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1fm5k7d82hgc***** VIN lookup for 2017 FORD EXPLORER (1fm5k7d82hgc13457)
1fm5k7d82hgc13457 VIN is assigned
to 2017 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 6 Cylinders with 290 HP.
This 2017 EXPLORER is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
1FM5K7D82HGC60794
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Knee | Passenger Seat Only |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st & 2nd & 3rd Rows |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Displacement CC | 3500.0 |
| Displacement CI | 213.58310433156 |
| Displacement L | 3.5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine HP | 290 |
| Engine KW | 216.2530 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine Model | 3.5L Ti-VCT |
| 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 | 2017 |
| 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 Company Name | Chicago Assembly |
| Plant Country | United States (USA) |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | XLT |
| TPMS | Direct |
| VIN | 1FM5K7D82HGC13457 |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
May 22 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V332000
SEATS
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,204
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
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 22 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V332000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,204
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
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.
December 22 , 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V925000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,163
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the turbocharger oil supply tubes, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S46.
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: 17V530000
STEERING
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 253
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
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.
September 11 , 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V651000
SEATS
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 311,907
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
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.