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1FM5K8AR2JGB81652 — 2018 Ford Explorer — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Ford Explorer 2018 Ford Explorer Awd Suv

Lot #15941601 · VIN 1FM5K8AR2JGB81652

AUCTION TODAY · 08:00 AM🇺🇸 IAAI

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RiskHigh

Mileage131,755 mi

ConditionUnknown

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine$9,611–10,011≈ ₴431,969–449,947

1 · Bid$3,000

2 · Auction fees & documents$945

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

4 · Customs clearance$2,856

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$9,611–10,011

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History of this VIN

VIN 1FM5K8AR2JGB81652 history

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IAAI#15941601You are here

Mileage: 131,755 mi

NowAuction Oct 7, 2026

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Explorer 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 730. Of these — crashes: 15, fires: 7.

Most-reported systems

Structure
288
Engine
94
Electrical System
57
Power Train
50
Engine And Engine Cooling
29
Back Over Prevention
26

Official recalls

Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
NHTSA campaign: 19V633000
Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
NHTSA campaign: 18V807000
Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.

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

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