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
Started noticing smell of rotten eggs this past summer while driving, dealership said it was probably just sealant used around windshield getting overheated. Always had headaches after driving even for 15 minutes at a time. Smell went away this winter but headaches and funny feeling after driving have still been a concern. Now am learning it has something to do with exhaust leaking into rear of vehicle.
ODI 10955269
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 ford explorer xlt 3.5l transmission started leaking fluid before 27,058 miles on june 14,2016 and as of today march 3,2018 at 44,678 miles the transmission is still leaking. The problem was brought to my dealership's attention during a repair of blistering paint on the hood. Dealer stated they fixed leaking oil pan rather than leaking transmission. As of today vehicle has 44,678 miles and transmission has…
ODI 11076183
Unknown Or Other
Windshield molding on driver side suddenly detached and went flying off on the highway. Plastic molding is attached and glued. Plastic and glue appeared to break / melt unable to hold the molding in place. It is a critical hazard as the flying molding can hit a vehicle / person causing a serious accident or harm. Last year, the molding on the passenger side was replaced by the dealership as it was loose. Dealer…
ODI 10874584
Unknown Or Other
A strong exhaust odor exists in the cabin area during moderate and hard acceleration. The odor is noxious and requires the windows to be opened to vent it out.
ODI 11024936
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle recently started filling with fumes, seemingly exhaust fumes, while ac unit on and vehicle moving. Continued while stationary. Fumes stopped coming in when ac unit turned off. Fumes were sickening. Driving at about 25-30 mph in town.
ODI 10871495
Unknown Or Other
While driving on the highway the molding around the windshield detached, broke in half and flew off the vehicle. This is the second time this has happened to me.
ODI 10871008
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating exhaust fumes enter the cabin of the vehicle. The smell is worse in the backseat of the vehicle than the front. This explains the headaches and nausea my daughter experiences on our way to childrens hospital in pittsburgh! 😡 and the front passengers headaches. My vehicle has 49,000 miles on it. I'm furious and outraged that ford doesn't care to fix this, especially with all the complaints…
ODI 10883793
Unknown Or Other
For the last two weeks the "door ajar"light stays on after starting engine and closing door. Door is properly closed but indicator on dash remains on. Interior lights stay on. Doors will not lock when driving. Chime reminder dings, and a message to put car in park will appear in display screen. This all happens when attempting to drive. Very distracting and dangerous. Don't know if door will stay closed in event of…
ODI 10870112
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Getting exhaust fumes in the cabin of vehicle at times. Sometimes so bad that it makes you sick nauseous and headaches. Ford refuses to fix problem under there warranty. It happens at any time slow or at highway speeds when using the ac or heater it is even worse.
ODI 10863341
Unknown Or Other
Door ajar warning light will not turn off after car has been started. Problem was brought to ford dealership's attention but would not cover under the 3 year warranty as we missed the cutoff by 2 months. This condition has lasted for 6 months as we continue to hope that a recall notice is issued.
ODI 10911136
Unknown Or Other
I have taken my 2013 explorer into the dealer ship twice the first time i took my car in i told them their was some thing wrong with the ideal. When i'm sitting with it idaling it feels like the car wants to die. Did not fix it then was still under warranty. Took it back in a few months later complaining of the same thing the dealership said it was my throttle body it would cost me 450.00 to fix it. That it should…
ODI 10893478
Unknown Or Other
Air system, exhaust. I have been complaining to my dealership for over a year about the horrible air that is coming into my car when we use the a/c or heater. We have resorted to not using it because we can't stand the smell. I get my car serviced regularly at the ford dealership where i bought it. They state since there is no recall there is nothing they can do to fix it. It is anytime the air is turned on and…
ODI 10954582
Unknown Or Other
Started my engine. Truck was in park and i feel this bouncing/shaking which is quite strange. Have no idea what that can be and how dangerous it is while driving. Another time it happened was when i came to a complete stop, still in drive and again the bouncing/ shaking feeling i experienced again. I was on a smooth city street.
ODI 10825998
Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide smell is coming out of vents when a/c is used. It usually starts happening after the car is warmed up. The smell is so strong i often have to turn off air conditioning and roll down the windows to allow the air to be cleared out. Often get headaches from this smell.
ODI 10928047
Unknown Or Other
I have been complaining about the exhaust smell in the cab since i bought my 2013 xlt, in 2015. I had taken it in to hall ford in newport news ,va to be told that there is nothing wrong. I brought it in about 3 times to be told the same. The smell comes after you rev up the engine, with the air circulation button engaged. I first brought it up when my wife and i had our baby in jan of 2016. That was my main concern…
ODI 10955467
Unknown Or Other
I bought car may 3013 started smelling exhaust inside the vehicle and kept asking the dealer to please check it out and asked if there were any other complaints for the same. They acted as though i was crazy never checked it out and i requested it every time took it in for oil and tire rotation. After a while when i would be in the vehicle and excelerate it would smell as though some one dumped a can of gas in the…
ODI 10970939
Unknown Or Other
My ford explorer has a distinct odor when i accelerate. I brought it into the ford dealership, and they said there was nothing wrong. I have had a continual strong smell from the vehicle. It happens when i press the gas pedal, generally on an uphill incline.
ODI 11297151
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
This is my third attempt at this. My explorer has the exhaust problem you are seeing in the news. I have tried to work with the dealership, ford directly and now one wants to acknowledged. I have been chasing this for a few years. My kids and i are getting ill and with 100 degree temp and below zero climate we have to use the air. They also have a problem with their outer window pillars where they will come lose and…
ODI 11011748
Unknown Or Other
The "door ajar" lights do not go off for the front passenger and front drivers doors. It appears the doors are shut, but the censors do not go off. Because the censors do not go off, the dome light stays on making it hard to see at night and draining the battery. The doors do not lock making it a safety issue. When the drivers door censor is on, it sets off other alerts like "shift to park" and "engine is on"…
ODI 10913813
Unknown Or Other
I have goodyear fortera p245/65r17 105t tires as oem on this vehicle.the tread has dry rotted cracks just like the tires recalled in 2015.the first sign of problem was tire light coming on. Why are these tire being recalled also?
ODI 10816907
Unknown Or Other
The tailgate lift is unsafe. It does not detect when someone is under it when it lowers. I did not know the person behind the car had pushed the button on tailgate to lift it. My daughter had bent over placing things in back. Unknown to me, i pushed the button inside car to lift the gate, but instead it lowered. It could have squeezed the breath out of my daughter.
ODI 10820661
Unknown Or Other
Strange gaseous fumes noticed in 2013 ford explorer - most noticable at full throttle, driving on highway and coming to a stop. It persisted for couple of weeks so took car to dealer 12/29. Mechanic could not smell anything and car returned with no fix. Took car back in on jan 6th. Dealer notified me of the service notification and perfromed a fix including exhaust replacement. Problem was then resolved but i had to…
ODI 10882675
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating there is a sulfur/rotten egg smell that comeshe from the exhaust, i first noticed it after i bought the car in october of 2015. I did not know what it was till i read the article of the police officer that crashes his cruiser.
ODI 10955434
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Loss of power steering. After experiencing loss of power steering on multiple occasions i performed online research and became aware of safety recall 14s06. I contacted ford for resolution and they informed me my vehicle is not subject to recall. The vehicle with some 19,000 miles is our of warranty (>36 months). Ford indicated that any repairs for this dangerous condition would be at owner expense. The vehicle was…
ODI 10826108
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Weird smell when a/c is turned on and when accelerating.
ODI 11033874