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1FM5K8GC9PGA87859 — 2023 Ford Explorer — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2023 Ford Explorer

Lot #12125275 · VIN 1FM5K8GC9PGA87859

🇺🇸 IAAIWaterKeys includedSold

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2023 Ford Explorer, Water, IAAI, VIN 1FM5K8GC9PGA87859 · photo 1 of 20

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12125275

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 57 380 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine458 611 ₴≈ 10 279 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 518 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1FM5K8GC9PGA87859 history

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NEW#12125275You are here

IAAI

Nov 22, 2024

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Explorer 2023

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 107. Of these — crashes: 7, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Suspension
13
Electrical System
13
Steering
12
Power Train
11
Structure
10
Engine
10

Official recalls

Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA campaign: 23V022000
Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
NHTSA campaign: 23V070000
Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.