2013 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 242
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 242 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 14 records
- exhaust fumes · 12 records
- exhaust smell · 9 records
- smell exhaust · 9 records
- under warranty · 5 records
- burning smell · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 60 |
| 30–60k mi | 60 |
| 1–30k mi | 43 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Our 2013 ford explorer has been defective since we purchased the suv in may 2013. The main complaint is an exhaust smell inside the cabin with and/or without the rear passenger climate control system switched on. The exhaust smell is so severe at times it causes nausea, dizziness, and headaches. This condition usually occurs with the vehicle in motion,and during light highway driving conditions using normal…
ODI 10883406
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
At the3200 mileage i experince brake issues rotary had to be replaced .on the first week of july 2015 additional brake work had to be redone.on july10th 2015 while driving the ac unit went out completly while i was driving on a long extended trip barely made it home no air wierd screehin noise. Scheduled to go back to repair7-14-15 . I purchase the vehicle july 2014.the vehicle has 36000. Very unhappy at this point…
ODI 10733769
Unknown Or Other
Have a burning smell in the cabin during acceleration. Have had it in the dealership several times over three years. They tried several things like sealing under body of vehicle.the last answer we got from them is that ford is trying to figure out the problem.
ODI 10883140
Unknown Or Other
We noticed something wrong a few weeks after we bought it. When accelerating you would notice a weird smell. The beginning of last year i received a notice of a class action lawsuit involving my vehicle. On 4/16/16 i took i to ford and they said there was a recall, since then i've taken it in 3 times to fix the existing issue. As of now there are time i still get some odor
ODI 10883162
Unknown Or Other
Since the first week of owning this vehicle, we became aware of a very strong exhaust smell inside the cabin upon hard acceleration. It happens every time. First complained to dealership when i brought in for first oil change and they basically blew me off and claimed they found nothing. That was back in 2013. We have since used a carbon monoxide tester in the vehicle that confirms an issue with levels inside the…
ODI 10893701
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Two issues the power assist failed multiple times when drive at low speeds. The second is the front suspension failed in 2013 multiple complaints ignored by ford and nhtsa. Dealer refused to fixed under warranty. This type of vehicle has recalls for these two issues all but the base models and ford refused to repair my vehicle both issues cost over $1000 to repair.
ODI 11229623
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes entering cabin after acceleration onto freeway or passing. Must open windows to clear cabin of fumes. The problem was reported to tommie vaughn motors, inc. In houston, tx after purchase in 2013. I was assured there was no way exhaust fumes could enter the cabin of the vehicle. I have spoken with local dealer hear in galveston, tx and was told ford has not detected problems with explorer models other…
ODI 11012366
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating a stong exhaust smell is present in the vehicle cabin. This is most pronounced during a long acceleration i.e. When entering a highway. Following a period of acceleration we need to open the windows to purge the exhaust from the cabin. This is regardless of the heating/cooling system being on or off, or if the recirculation feature is enabled. The dealership implemented a technical service bulletin…
ODI 10608674
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
In 2013 the dealer refuse to work on the issue while it was under warranty. Either the wheel hub and bearings are out or the struts are defective.the sound happens in motion and stationary if moving the steering wheel to the left and right. I have called and complained and was told that there was recalls for this make and model but not with my vin number. Was told that a base model isn't that important. Called again…
ODI 11174395
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I just bought a 2013 ford explorer last week and i am having an issue with burnt oil smell getting inside the cabin even with a/c in recirculation mode. It is such a disappointment to pay over 40k for a brand new suv and been dealing with such an issue. I have a newborn and i am afraid to take it with me in the explorer because i guess it is harmful for anybody. First time i bought a ford and i am not happy about my…
ODI 10497684
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust coming into the cab while accelerating.
ODI 10954418
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle been at the dealership many times because carbon monoxide fume inside the vehicle. This have cause many health problems to me and my wife (such as headaches, drowsiness etc.).
ODI 11219401
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The car has had consistent odor penetration into the passenger cabin since i bought it in october 2012. There is a sulfur-like or rotten-egg smell...almost like natural gas. More recently i am also getting a separate odor of burning oil. The smell is most present when the car's windows are all up and the a/c system is on. The oil smell is also noticeable outside the vehicle. I am concerned that this could be related…
ODI 11033035
Unknown Or Other
Fowl smell while driving and having the a/c on. This has been happening since i purchased this vehicle in sept 2012, when brought up at the dealer service centers i was told it was just a dirty in-cab filter. I have been suffering with migraines since this issue and have been diagnosed with severe migraines and several time been diagnosed with flu and respiratory issues that last months at a time with no relief from…
ODI 10955287
Unknown Or Other
Upon mid to full acceleration exhaust fumes enter the vehicle cabin
ODI 10955391
Unknown Or Other
The exhaust smell in cabin of vehicle is unbearable. We have had our car in for repair of this problem 4 times and once before the fix. They had our car for over a month after the last "fix" was sent out. When driving the car with the air on recirc and you go into passing gear the cabin fills with exhaust smell. This problem is ongoing so for the "when did this happen?" below the answer is always. Since june of 2012…
ODI 10954942
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating rapidly a strong exhaust odor enters the cabin of the vehicle. Odor results in headache and at times nausea. However, odor is not as prominent if the car accelerates gradually only if accelerating quickly ie...merging onto the highway. This has been a problem since i purchased my vehicle may 10, 2012. I have inquired about this issue multiple times when the vehicle has been in to the purchasing…
ODI 10954200