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1fm5k7b81egb***** VIN lookup for 2014 FORD EXPLORER (1fm5k7b81egb50396)
1fm5k7b81egb50396 VIN is assigned
to 2014 FORD EXPLORER .
It is a MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) .
It was manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
This 2014 EXPLORER is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
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| Make | FORD |
| Manufacturer Name | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Model | Explorer |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Plant City | CHICAGO |
| Trim | Base |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant Company Name | Chicago Assembly |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| body Image Id | 7 |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Engine Numberof Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement(CC) | 3500.0 |
| Displacement(CI) | 213.58310433156 |
| Displacement(L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Power(k W) | 216.2530 |
| Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Brake(hp) From | 290 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bag Locations | Passenger Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag Locations | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System( T P M S) Type | Direct |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | Bronco (thru 1977)/Bronco II/Explorer/Explorer Sport (Explorer for 1990-2018 only. For model years 2019 on, see 12-425.) |
| Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
April 26 , 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V245000
SUSPENSION:REAR
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 75,364
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
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.
November 10 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V692000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,587
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
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.
October 30 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V675000
SUSPENSION:REAR
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 318,381
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
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.