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1FMWK8JC0TGA20171
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Original FORD window sticker on file for this VIN — the factory Monroney label with MSRP, packages, and options.
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2026
Make
FORD
Model
Explorer
Trim
Tremor
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine
3L 6-cyl
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
—
Plant
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner Complaints
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Service Bulletins
39 on file Get Report →
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
TRAILER HITCHES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The manufacturer has filed 39 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2026 FORD Explorer — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:
SSM 54902 — For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum tr
TSB 26-2263 — This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 a
SSM 54882 — Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start/discharged battery condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B144D:29, B144E:29, B1555:29, B1556:29 and/or U3003:16 stored in the rear gate tru
Owners have filed 12 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2026 FORD Explorer. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.
VIN 1FMWK8JC0TGA20171 identifies a 2026 FORD Explorer Tremor sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv]. The first three characters (1FM) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (WK8JC) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (0) is the check digit. Position 10 (T) encodes the model year (2026). Position 11 (G) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (USA). The final six characters (A20171) are the unique sequential production number.
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