#48383MU License Plate
2017 FORD Explorer
Alabama, US
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Overview
The license plate number #48383MU belongs to a FORD Explorer (2017 model) and is registered in Alabama as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #48383MU was first searched on LookupAPlate on July 23, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
FORD
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model
Explorer
Model Year
2017
Plant City
CHICAGO
Trim
Police
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Chicago Assembly
Plant State
ILLINOIS
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3700.0
Displacement (CI)
225.78785315050
Displacement (L)
3.7
Engine Model
3.7L Ti-VCT
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
304
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Mechanical Brake
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Passenger Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
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Showing 9 recalls
SEATS (19V651000)
Received on 11/09/2019
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
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
ReportReceivedDate
11/09/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V651000
SUSPENSION:REAR (19V435000)
Received on 10/06/2019
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
10/06/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V435000
WHEELS:HUB (17E048000)
Received on 28/08/2017
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
WHEELS:HUB
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
28/08/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17E048000
STEERING (17V530000)
Received on 28/08/2017
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
STEERING
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
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
ReportReceivedDate
28/08/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V530000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER (17V332000)
Received on 22/05/2017
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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."
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
22/05/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V332000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER (16V925000)
Received on 22/12/2016
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
An oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
22/12/2016
NHTSACampaignNumber
16V925000
STRUCTURE:BODY (21V316000)
Received on 05/05/2021
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
05/05/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V316000
SUSPENSION:REAR (21V537000)
Received on 15/07/2021
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter expected to be mailed in early September. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. Ford issued owners an interim notification on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
15/07/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V537000
SUSPENSION:REAR (20V675000)
Received on 30/10/2020
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
30/10/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V675000
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