Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Explorer has 12 recalls, 2204 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
2204
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...
17E048000
WHEELS:HUB
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on ...
15V171000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spri...
15V812000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS...
14V286000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The ...
13V109000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 201...
13V227000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certai...
13V270000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through...
21V746000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
21V537000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, In...
20V675000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear reverse camera malfunctions and glitches. Often the screen turning green when reversing, so... |
| Mar 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicles exterior A-pillar trim is coming off and pieces flew off on highway. I was told to conta... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | While driving a 2013 Ford Explorer, the vehicle experienced an electrical issue that caused the powe... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding a severe design defect in the 3.5L V6 engine of ... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | STRUCTURE | This is a complaint regarding the handling of safety recall 20S62 (also referenced as 20S32) by Ford... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel s... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | STEERING | After dropping off my son at school, I turned the steering and suddenly it became very difficult to ... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pi... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the ABS, the brakes, and the traction... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE | I was leaving the store pulled out on a main road in town about to head on the highway. My steering ... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Review camera unavailable, image flashing, or image reversed. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My backup camera is in reverse. When I use it everything is on the incorrect side which is a safety ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer f... |