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2013 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

12Safety recalls
2,237Owner complaints to NHTSA
6Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Steering836Most reports between 70k and 130k miles
Structure439Most reports between 40k and 120k miles
Unknown Or Other345Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Engine225Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Electrical System163Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System120Most reports between 30k and 80k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
  • Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
  • Structure: BodyMar 2015 · Campaign 15V171000
  • Fuel System, GasolineDec 2015 · Campaign 15V812000
  • Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemMay 2014 · Campaign 14V286000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageMar 2013 · Campaign 13V109000
  • Fuel System, GasolineMay 2013 · Campaign 13V227000
  • Latches/Locks/LinkagesJun 2013 · Campaign 13V270000
  • Suspension: RearSep 2021 · Campaign 21V746000
  • Suspension: RearJul 2021 · Campaign 21V537000
  • Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 20V675000
  • Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
  • Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
  • Ford Explorer Exhaust OdorPE16008 · opened Jul 2016 · closed Sep 2017
  • Front Brake Hose FailureEA15005 · opened Sep 2015 · closed Nov 2018
  • Front brake hose failurePE14027 · opened Aug 2014 · closed Feb 2015
  • Electric power steering failurePE12017 · opened Jun 2012 · closed Jun 2014

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.