VIN Decoder Results

1FMSK8DH7MGB47524

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

Explorer

Vehicle Trim

XLT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1FMSK8DH*MG

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

2021

Plant City

CHICAGO

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Chicago Assembly

Plant State

ILLINOIS

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Wheel Base (inches) From

119.1

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Axles

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2300.0

Displacement (CI)

140.35461141788

Displacement (L)

2.3

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Brake (hp) From

270

Other Engine Info

TiVCT

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Standard

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Headlamp Light Source

LED

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

1FM World Manufacturer Identifier

SK8DH Vehicle Descriptor Section

7 Check Digit

MGB47524 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (24 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2021 FORD Explorer

Source

NHTSA Database

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

Consequence: A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford custo

Campaign: 21V870000

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.

Consequence: With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-86

Campaign: 20V788000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign: 21V735000

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Owner Complaints (382)

Total Complaints

382

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

VISIBILITY/WIPER

"Moon roof sunshade is defective, when button is pressed to open the shade, it drops down blocking view out the rear window. This seems to be a know problem on ford explorers which is a major safety concern."

ODI #11739835

ENGINE

"2021 Ford Explorer used a work vehicle (house cleaning business) and family vehicle after hours (driving my daughter to soccer practice 4 times a week). Vehicle has been professionally and properly serviced since we first purchased it in 2021( we hav..."

ODI #11737187

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