2013 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 91
- 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 91 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door ajar · 28 records
- power steering · 23 records
- ajar light · 10 records
- door closed · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- interior lights · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving at 55mph on a highway my ford explorer sport 2013 completely shut off and a amber wrench came on along with 2 more warnings (terrain management system fault and service traction system light). I was able to pull over and restart the vehicle, but it did it 2-3 times the same night. Luckily i was able to get it to the dealership the same day without causing an accident. I can't imagine what would of happened…
ODI 11055195
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I found cracks in the door jam of the rear liftgate on the driver's side of the vehicle. Following this discovery i found floor boards soaked in water, water dripping down my 3rd row seat belt onto the floor boards and into the spare tire well. Following this my moonroof quit working. Then i received a letter regarding emissions entering the back of the vehicle and causing people to pass out and wreck their…
ODI 11052787
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. Prior to the failure, the steering wheel seized on other occasions. The vehicle was towed to packey webb ford ([redacted], downers grove, il 60515, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11110364
Electrical System
Received warning light when i started my car which would stay on while driving which was diagnosed as an electrical problem. It was caused by battery acid leaking which required that i pay out of pocket to have the battery harness replaced. I was told by the dealership that the problem could have caused the engine to shut down completely as the electrical system would have gone out completely, in time.
ODI 11091739
Electrical System · Steering
While driving, my car's power steering and advance service trac will go out and i will have to drive without power steering until i can park and restart the vehicle. This has left me very at risk for an accident when driving due to the sudden jerk of the wheel when cornering or just going straight even.
ODI 11029939
Electrical System
Keypad failed. 16 month old daughter was accidentally locked in stationary car while keys remained inside. The keypad, which worked previously, failed to work. The situation was so dire (as it was over 90 degrees that day) that police were called to break the window. The car was taken to local ford dealership for examination and determined that the keypad did in fact need to be replaced. Huge safety hazard as the…
ODI 11039887
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driver door ajar sensor remains on even though door is securely closed, even on repeat attempts to close the door. This causes the doors not to lock and allows doors to be opened even when car is in motion.
ODI 11040871
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. When the contact started the vehicle, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure previously occurred while accelerating after being parked. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it reset itself. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11034047
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Randomly honks with and with fob in or near car and without the car running. Check engine light comes on after getting fuel, and sometimes it does not stop the gas when pumping.... Send a code for sensor in fuel compartment.... Door panels crack
ODI 11113659
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Having a issue headlights going off. Mostly one bub at a time but not always the same bub or both buds go off but always turn back on once i place switch back in off position and turn them back on. After being pulled over by locat shierff is when i first noticed the issue for my headlight being out. Trouble had gotten worst of time. I spoke to a local state trooper and i was told that it is known issue with newer…
ODI 11113839
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Door ajar is on even when the door is close and alarm for this keeps going off also the inside front interior lights stay on.this in on going had it fix once and now its back again.with 24,000 miles and thousands with the same problem this should be a recall this happens when you shut vehicle off and when driving.
ODI 11003629
Electrical System
I stopped for gas on a long drive. When i got back into the vehicle and started it no sound would come out of the speakers. All the stations were working just no sound at all.
ODI 11003688
Body · Electrical System
Takata recall i purchased a 2013 ford explorer new with 6 miles i currently have 59900 miles and driving on the highway my drivers side windshield trim flew off by itself without any damage. Thankfully did not cause an accident we only heard it flew off we didn't know it had until we stopped, and noticed this to it it still has the original windshield and i took to rich ford where i bought the car and was told it…
ODI 11000185
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The "door ajar" sensor on many ford products is defective and causes the door ajar light to come on even when the doors are closed. This also causes the interior dome lights to remain on at night and will not allow the doors to be locked while operating the vehicle. It is dangerous not being able to lock the doors as children could open the doors accidentally and fall out. It is also dangerous having the interior…
ODI 11056819
Electrical System
Passenger door ajar light remains illuminated when the door is closed. Interior lights remain on even at night causing hazardous driving conditions
ODI 10993032
Electrical System
Door ajar warning during closed doors. After research on internet for a solution, seems, that this is on going issue with ford door latch locks.
ODI 11003616
Electrical System
Suv will indicate door is open when is not,due to faulty door latch.
ODI 10986248
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While making left or right turns, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer was notified and scheduled an appointment to inspect and diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10983122
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my 2013 ford explorer when i went to make a turn and the wheel froze without warning. The electronic power steering failed and i was told i needed to replace the steering rack and it was not covered under warranty.
ODI 10978827
Body · Electrical System · Seat Belts
The passenger side seat belt in the second row refused to latch while the vehicle was stationary or in motion. The dealership stated that it was not covered under our warranty. The sun/moon roof has leaked on several occasions causing me to pay out of pocket for repairs. The repair shop indicated that we should blow air into the tubes to keep them clear even though we always park in the garage and at work there are…
ODI 11083472
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my explorer will lose all power after 30-45 minutes it will restart and run fine for a day or so and then happen again. When it loses power all of the warnings will appear and the radio will still work. When i restart the vehicle it takes a minute for the engine to turn over. This is very scary and dangerous when i am driving down the highway at 70 mph. I see there have been many complaints about this…
ODI 10945515
Electrical System
The "door ajar" sensor on many ford products is defective and causes the door ajar light to come on even when the doors are closed. This also causes the interior dome lights to remain on at night and will not allow the doors to be locked while operating the vehicle. It is dangerous not being able to lock the doors as children could open the doors accidentally and fall out. It is also dangerous having the interior…
ODI 10937904
Electrical System
Door ajar light comes on randomly in my pi explorer. It goes away after a while. It comes on while in motion and while still. May be a faulty sensor in the door. This needs a recall. Looked high and low for a fix and noticed that many have this issue. Most people with this issue probably don't even know to post this information/issue here. This problem could potentially be a very serious one if not…
ODI 10930224
Electrical System
Driver door shows door ajar a majority of the time when door is closed. Issue was resolved once under warranty and is now happening again.
ODI 10947543
Body · Electrical System
My car regularly shows that the driver door is ajar. It will not register that it closes, and will not allow me to lock the door. This happens on a daily basis for no apparent reason and i must repeatedly open and shut the door indefinitely until it finally registers that the door is closed. This faulty door sensor/latch issue has been recalled on other ford models but not the explorer yet to my knowledge. It…
ODI 10920091