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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMSK8FH8LGA93565 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 13

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1FMSK8FH8LG•••••• 2020 Ford EXPLORER

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1139on the model
103builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3 Service Brakes 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Lane Departure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Jul 2026
I contacted a Ford Dealerhip for recall work on XXX. There are multiple outstanding recalls on this VIN, and the dealership refused to make the required repairs. The dealership's name is [XXX] @ 22702 TX-249, Tomball, TX 77375. I have supporting text message correspondence…
Power Train Jul 2025
The vehicle has experienced repeated automatic transmission malfunctions, including harsh and delayed shifting and hesitation. These issues caused unpredictable acceleration/deceleration and hesitation when starting from a stop or merging, creating a safety risk. The condition…
Wheels Jul 2024
August 22, 2024 Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48126 Regarding: Customer Satisfaction Program 24N01 I want to let you know how dissatisfied I am with your customer service claim to have happy satisfied customers, that is so proudly…
Service Brakes Dec 2022
I started my car via remote start and after entering the vehicle, I hit the start button, depressed the brake and turned the transmission to reverse. Upon rolling back, I noticed the brakes felt funny, not completely stopping me as they should with the amount of pressure I was…
Latches/locks/linkages Jan 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rear hatch closed without driver input. The contact stated that the buttons were inoperable and failed to open the hatch as needed. While the hatch was closing, it pinned and violently struck the contact on the…
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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 1FMSK8FH8LGA93565 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.