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1fmhk7d98cga***** VIN lookup for 2012 FORD EXPLORER (1fmhk7d98cga04139)
1fmhk7d98cga04139 VIN is assigned
to 2012 FORD EXPLORER .
It is a MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) .
It was manufactured in FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
This FORD uses Gasoline and it's
engine
has 4 Cylinders with 240 HP.
This 2012 EXPLORER is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st & 2nd & 3rd Rows |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Displacement CC | 2000.0 |
| Displacement CI | 122.04748818946 |
| Displacement L | 2.0 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine HP | 240 |
| Engine KW | 178.9680 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Fuel Injection Type | Stoichiometric gasoline direct injection (SGDI) |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Make | FORD |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Manufacturer Id | 976 |
| Model | Explorer |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | Bronco (thru 1977)/Bronco II/Explorer/Explorer Sport |
| Plant City | Chicago |
| Plant Country | United States (USA) |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| TPMS | Direct |
| Trim | XLT |
| VIN | 1FMHK7D98CGA04139 |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
January 06 , 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E001000
STEERING
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 300
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
May 29 , 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V286000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 179,027
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
March 24 , 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V171000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 194,484
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
August 28 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17E048000
SUSPENSION:REAR
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 630
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Remedy:
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
August 28 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17E048000
WHEELS:HUB
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 630
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Remedy:
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
June 10 , 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,194,173
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.