Major Problems with 2013 Ford Explorer Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Ford Explorer

2013 Ford Explorer UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4 Mileage: 17000 miles

2013 Ford Explorer BODY Victims: 3 Mileage: 79693 miles

2013 Ford Explorer UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 3 Mileage: 20000 miles

Browse 2013 Ford Explorer complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING power steering failure while backing up and driving. turning vehicle off and on causes power steering to work. very hard	375 ~ 86419 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i just bought a 2013 ford explorer last week and i am having an issue with burnt oil smell getting...	242 ~ 45384 miles
ENGINE when accelerating the vehicle quickly with the air conditioner on (does not matter if it's on fresh air intake or...	160 ~ 43348 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated both the front driver and passenger lower door seals...	149 ~ 45297 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i am reporting an emission issue with this vehicle and the previous one i had with same issue. something needs...	106 ~ 46395 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM as i was turning left at a light my power steering went out completely in the car. i looked down...	91 ~ 51136 miles
POWER TRAIN the shifter clicks as soon as i put the gear in park. took it to dealership and was told that...	79 ~ 51881 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i experienced a loss of power steering while driving as well as stability control traction control and terrain management systems...	38 ~ 77092 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL as i was turning left at a light my power steering went out completely in the car. i looked down...	28 ~ 41141 miles
SERVICE BRAKES at the time of this incident- i had just left the dealership from having an inspection oil change and tire...	23 ~ 35592 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am reporting an emission issue with this vehicle and the previous one i had with same issue. something needs...	22 ~ 39741 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph the steering wheel seized....	21 ~ 48082 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights do not provide sufficient lighting of the road. it feels like someone has painted black paint on 1/2 of...	20 ~ 38672 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE from my ford explorer limited (with 5000 lbs factory installed tow package) there was a high smell of gasoline after...	19 ~ 18233 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at any speed exhaust fumes get into passenger compartment. with vehicle idling and climate control to off position i let...	19 ~ 20181 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield wipers will just come on sometimes when you start the vehicle. if you turn them on to clean windshield...	15 ~ 84360 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that the rear second row passenger side seat belt...	12 ~ 35191 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph another vehicle crashed into...	11 ~ 37647 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that both rear doors would not unlatch without assistance...	7 ~ 30050 miles
WHEELS vehicle begins to vibrate and can not be driven over 35 mph during or after snow storms with wet heavy...	7 ~ 52357 miles
SEATS ford explorer limited with 2nd row captain's chairs. there is a button to push that lowers the seatback. the seatback...	7 ~ 29432 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle displays door ajar when drivers door is shut. happens randomly and has now become a regular occurrence. *tr...	6 ~ 14683 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v270000 (locks/latches and stated...	5 ~ 34012 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving at various speeds the steering became very difficult to control....	3 ~ 75667 miles
STRUCTURE water coming in the vehicle through the third row passenger seatbelt..it then drips on the seat ..had it at the	3 ~ 33933 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that the parking brake malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken...	2 ~ 54500 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving approximately 75 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver...	2 ~ 80500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving at various speeds the steering became very difficult to control....	2 ~ 92672 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the contact...	2 ~ 17000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY there is a foul smell in the vehicle maybe burning plastic on the vehicle or exhaust. the fumes gets inside...	2 ~ 10000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my panoramic sunroof exploded!! i was sitting in my vehicle parked in the driveway and heard a loud noise. i...	2 ~ 65650 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires size: 255/50r20. while the...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while the contact was reversing out of his driveway the steering wheel...	1 ~ 100000 miles
TIRES i am requesting that the dot nhtsa look into the possibility of a tire defect that can affect the safe...	1 ~ 30000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving 70 mph the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and became very...	1 ~ 93000 miles
DISPLAY FUNCTION > BACK OVER PREVENTION the backup camera on my vehicle has been malfunctioning/inoperable for 2 years. when it does work it shows the view...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving various speeds an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. the...	1 ~ 35000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. while driving approximately 35 mph the brake pedal was depressed and a...	1 ~ 52000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that the third row seat fractured. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 38000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13 front jounce brake hose failures in 11 vehicles were reported by a police fleet. the fleet includes a total...	1 ~ 26147 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was parked on a driveway which was elevated and had a steep slope down to the road. i put...	1 ~ 16000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while reversing at 4 mph his foot slipped...	1 ~ 30000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. the contact stated that while reversing at 4 mph his foot slipped...	1 ~ 30000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY at any speed exhaust fumes get into passenger compartment. with vehicle idling and climate control to off position i let...	1 ~ 2800 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag failed to deploy in a front end crash....	1 ~ 4986 miles

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