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1FM5K8AR9HGC72251 — 2017 Ford Explorer — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2017 Ford Explorer 2017 Ford Explorer Awd Suv

Lot #15941598 · VIN 1FM5K8AR9HGC72251

AUCTION TODAY · 08:00 AM🇺🇸 IAAI

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RiskHigh

Mileage138,613 mi

ConditionUnknown

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine$9,746–10,146≈ ₴438,037–456,015

1 · Bid$3,000

2 · Auction fees & documents$945

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$1,460–1,860

4 · Customs clearance$2,991

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$9,746–10,146

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VIN 1FM5K8AR9HGC72251 history

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IAAI#15941598You are here

Mileage: 138,613 mi

NowAuction Oct 7, 2026

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Explorer 2017

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 1705. Of these — crashes: 34, fires: 11.

Most-reported systems

Structure
661
Engine
238
Power Train
123
Electrical System
93
Engine And Engine Cooling
77
Steering
76

Official recalls

Seats
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.
NHTSA campaign: 19V651000
Suspension
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.
NHTSA campaign: 19V435000
Wheels
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.
NHTSA campaign: 17E048000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2017 Ford Explorer 2017 Ford Explorer Awd Suv

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