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Common Problems with 2013 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2013 Ford Explorer had 1289 complaints, and 29% of issues had something to do with STEERING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2013 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2013 Ford Explorer fall into the category of STEERING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

STEERING 375 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 242 ENGINE 160 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 106 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 91 POWER TRAIN 79 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 38 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 28 SERVICE BRAKES 23 SUSPENSION 21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19 VISIBILITY/WIPER 15 SEAT BELTS 12 AIR BAGS 11 WHEELS 7 SEATS 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 STRUCTURE 3 PARKING BRAKE 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 TIRES 1

Worst 2013 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2013 Ford Explorer December 31, 2014 Victims: 4 Mileage: 17000 miles

I purchased my vehicle from the jennings anderson ford dealer. it had around 17,000 miles on it. shortly after i vehicle, i brought it in because th...

BODY
2013 Ford Explorer October 30, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 79693 miles

Initial complaint to ford dealership re: exhaust odors in cabin, possibly related to use of air conditioning (inspected 5/4/16, mileage 47,450, no rep...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2013 Ford Explorer November 24, 2013 Victims: 3 Mileage: 20000 miles

2011-2015 ford explorer there is a "design flaw" in which the internal cabin air vents are sucking in exhaust and carbon monoxide. ford has issued a...