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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMSK8DH1NG••••••2022 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2022 Ford EXPLORER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
253on the model
99builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 2Power Train 2Electrical System 2Back Over Prevention 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJan 2026
While traveling on I-26 east near North Carolina MM 51 in the left lane, the vehicle suddenly pulled uncontrollably to the left resulting in a sideswipe of the guardrail. The vehicle then swerved to the right stopping near the center of the interstate. My wife was able to move…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
The sunroof does not seal properly. Randomly it starts to make a clicking sound when driving. It goes away once we open and close the sunroof. The sound is only generated when moving forward at speeds 35 and above. Appears to be a loose seal
Unknown Or OtherSep 2024
When the car is put into reverse. The reverse camera display is delayed in showing or shows a blue screen in lieu of the rear view. It started to happen around the 26 or 28,000 mile mark
Power TrainAug 2024
When engaging the gear from reverse to drive and vice versa. The car rolls even though the display panel shows gear has shifted. Thus the car even rolls forward or backwards post gear shift as it slowly engages
EngineJun 2022
On four occasions over the past 30 days the vehicle has simply lost power while driving. No acceleration and the vehicle coasts to a stop and will not restart. On a few occasions it restarted after some time. Just shutdown while driving down the road. The third time it happened…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMSK8DH1NGC09128 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.