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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMYU24E2WU••••••1998 Ford EXPLORER SPORT
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 1998 Ford EXPLORER SPORT build (9 vs 2).
9on this build
99on the model
51builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedSuspension 3Tires 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashApr 2000
Vehicle rolled after gpoing out of control when tires came in contact with gravel on shoulder
TirescrashApr 2000
Vehicle rolled after going out of control - turns out there wasn't gravel on the road. It was unexplainable. All four tires were without tread after the accident, but the details are similar to the incidents I've been reading about with the brigestone/firestone tires. Please…
StructureMar 2010
The contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited rust on the frame of the front doors. When shutting either front door, rust would fracture from the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis or repairs. The…
Fuel SystemAug 1998
Dealer was contacted on july 28, and the bolt was not in. They would contact consumer when it arrived to reschedule an appointment, consumer contacted dealer on august 13, and bolt was in. She had not been notified concerning rescheduling of appointment
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 1998
While driving vehicle suddenly shuts down. Dealer has been notified
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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 1FMYU24E2WUD37193 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.