2013 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2,189
Recalls
7
Crashes
44
Severe
96

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V746000 Sep 2021

Other

No consequence data available

15V812000 Dec 2015

Other

No consequence data available

15V171000 Mar 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V286000 May 2014

Other

No consequence data available

13V270000 Jun 2013

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Oct 2026

After dropping off my son at school, I turned the steering and suddenly it became very difficult to turn. I was stuck in school traffic and was nearly...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jul 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased in late 2024, and approximately six months later, the rearvie...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the ABS, the brakes, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehi...

Structure
May 2026

Both pilars flew off, right and left. There is a recall and i went to Ford in San Bruno and Fullerton, both were giving me the run around and suppose...

Structure
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the trim along the front windshield had become loose, and the lining was pushed outward...

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a severe design defect in the 3.5L V6 engine of my 2013 Ford Explorer. The vehicle is equipped wi...

Structure
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel smell inside the cabin, which is a severe fire haza...

Structure
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the...

Structure
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim was blown off the vehicle by the slipstr...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Ford Explorer has 2189 complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 44 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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