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2013 Ford Explorer Door Problems

6
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.

What owners report

  • door ajar · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 9, 2018 · 56,000 miles

    Door

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear passenger side interior door handle was loose. Additionally, the door ajar warning indicator for the driver's door illuminated. The contact called sunnyside motor co., inc. ([redacted], holden, ma 01520, [redacted]) and a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred…

    ODI 11110263

  • September 17, 2014 · 3,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    The door ajar light (drivers door) indicates on dash and beeps even though the door is closed. Interior lights stay on making it hard to see at night. Interior lights stay on after leaving vehicle for several minutes thinking the door is open, running down battery. Vehicle's alarm system activates continuously as it thinks the door is open. Vehicle still under warranty and ford dealer replaced left front door latch…

    ODI 10644595

  • August 18, 2014

    Door · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver's side door sensor failed to function properly, and the internal lighting remained illuminated and drained the battery. The chime sounded each time the failure occurred, which indicated that the door may be open when it was closed. The vehicle was taken to the one dealer twice and the sensors were cleaned. Within a year of the first…

    ODI 10915617

  • July 1, 2014 · 20,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the door ajar sensor light illuminated indicating that the front driver side door was ajar although the door was closed and secured. The contact indicated the dome light would also remain on causing poor visibility when driving in reverse at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the sensor light but the failure eventually…

    ODI 10733110

  • April 1, 2014 · 9,100 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    Vehicle displays door ajar when drivers door is shut. Happens randomly and has now become a regular occurrence. *tr

    ODI 10587030

  • April 1, 2013

    Door · Latch

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that both rear doors would not unlatch without assistance from the driver or front passenger. The child lock was not engaged. The dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence and that the vehicle was manufactured in that manner. In the event of an emergency, the driver and rear passengers would be trapped in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made…

    ODI 10694068