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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 60 |
| 60–100k 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
Smelling exhaust odors inside the vehicle. Exhaust smell occurs when you are at full throttle, such as when you are trying to enter a highway. The smell stays in the vehicle, and it is very strong.
ODI 11006419
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Door ajar notification remains on when all doors are closed and vehicle is in motion. Alert tone will sound when vehicle starts moving or comes to a stop. Auto door locks will not function or doors will not remain locked. Interior dome lights remain on until vehicle starts motion. The vehicle was serviced by ford and sensors cleaned under warranty at 25k miles. Fix lasted about 4 months. Current mileage 67k.
ODI 11205816
Unknown Or Other
Figured out that the constant annoying flapping noise during cross winds while driving at highway speeds that seemed to be coming from the windshield trim or lower door post was actually coming from a loose panel fastener or shield clip on the inner fender splash shield/skirt. There are several of these fasteners and one was loose enough to allow the shield to vibrate. Once that was resecured it hasn't made the…
ODI 10723018
Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Purchased my 2013 ford explorer limited with 50 miles on it in november 2012.during 2015 had a strong mold smell,upon investigation found approximately 3'' of water in my spare tire storage area, 3rd row seat shoulder belt wet and carpet under 3rd row seat passenger side soaked.took to ford dealership while under warranty on 4-27-2015 / 32,002 miles,had 17 days.took in under warranty 6-25-2015 with 34,460 miles,had…
ODI 11172248
Unknown Or Other
A warning pops up stating shift to park when it is clearly in park. This has been happening for a few months now. Have to push the button at front top of shifter a few times to make it sense that it is in park.
ODI 10779864
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The smell of exhaust fills the vehicle sometimes when it is in motion.
ODI 10956357
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle sucks in exhaust. I have taken the vehicle in 3 times. The second time they supposedly fixed it but it doesn't work. I have bad allergies. Recirculate usually helps by not sucking in the pollen. I can't use the recirculate feature because once it sucks in the air, they recirculate just recirculates the exhaust fumes. When the air is left on normal, i breathe in exhaust when i take of, especially entering…
1 injury
ODI 10882878
Unknown Or Other
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 the exhaust fumes are being sucked into the vehicle when i accelerate such as getting on the freeway. David savinich (service adviser) told me that ford was aware of the problem and they had a fix for it. They installed their fix but it is still sucking in exhaust fumes. I…
4 injuries
ODI 10780722
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating, exhaust/gas fumes emitted inside the vehicle through the vent system. Fumes are more profound in the rear, inside vehicle. When vent/climate system is off, no fumes. Seems to be more profound when ac is operating, nevertheless the fumes accumulate to the rear. Started noticing on 11/8/2014 and has worsened each day since. Dealer appointment made for 11/12/2014.
ODI 10654392
Unknown Or Other
Under strain with air conditioning in recycle mode the exhaust fumes fill the cabin of the vehicle. In may 2016 the dealer preformed tsb 14.0130 reprogramming of the hvac module. Replaced air extractors and rear fender mouldings. Retested it and said it was ok. After doing their repair it did help some but it has not solved the problem.
ODI 11013975
Unknown Or Other
Hear a thunk when chassis under certain stress. Dealership reports it is likely body supports that need to be replaced.
ODI 10649063
Engine · Unknown Or Other
During heavy acceleration ... For example when i'm entering a highway... Really strong smell of engine fumes enter the cabin... Every time. I have a 2013 ford explorer xlt - very happy with my ford otherwise.
ODI 10924480
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I've noticed this smell every time i turned my car on/off or would get finished driving. It would be in the drivers cabin down at the floor where it came from. I first noticed it there and had mentioned it to ford when there for service. It smells like a natural gas ( like at home ) leak. I'd smell it if he air or heat was on bringing it into the cabin. The same smell would be present when i stopped driving and…
ODI 11021156
Unknown Or Other
When hard accelaration up to 4k rpm exhaust smell or bad odor (something like burnt) comes in from cabin..i brought my car twice at ford service and they do tsb but still no improvement.
ODI 10608810
Unknown Or Other
Smell gas inside the vehicle. I take twice indicate that you have placed pieces but the continuous smell
ODI 10882852
Unknown Or Other
When accelerator is opened to full throttle an odd odor is emitted into the cabin. This odor cannot be controlled regardless of ac settings at the front or rear of the cabin. Odors can be overwhelming and resembles burning fumes, causes dizzynsss and headaches. *tt *bf
ODI 11012268
Unknown Or Other
Fuerte olor a monoxido de carbono en interior de la cabina
ODI 11193271
Unknown Or Other
My 2013 ford explorer xlt has an exhaust smell that enters car when coming to a stop.brought it to several dealership explaining problem one time they changed moldings and body parts but did not resolve issue another time they changed cabin filter but did not resolve. Another dealership they couldn't find problem. This needs to resolved i spent a lot of money on this veichle. The smell enters veichle when coming to…
ODI 10882806
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Smell exhaust while driving vehicle and odor is really strong
ODI 11165184
Unknown Or Other
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 fix (tsb 14-0130) but not a recall and there is a class action lawsuit. For me it is happening on acceleration and going up steep grades and there is a sulfur/mechanical burning smell that wafts in. The kids and i, as well as anyone else in the car for long durations,…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10735818
Engine · Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN WHEN ACCELERATED. *TR
ODI 10700778
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust from the engine comes into the passenger area of the vehicle, especially on long trips causing headaches. At first i thought it was an issue of outside air coming in but i have the button pushed for inside air. This has been an ongoing issue since i purchased the vehicle at the end of 2013.
ODI 11013952
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust/bad smell comes into passenger area on acceleration.
ODI 10955314
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating gas fumes smell inside vehicle (rotteb eggs) after couple of hours driving getting bad headache from it. It's very harmful for people inside car, because it my cost co2 poisoning. Dealer have no fix for it.
ODI 10794461
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating inside cab fills with fumes. Was fixed once to no success.
ODI 10968722