2013 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 160
- 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 160 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 15 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- exhaust smell · 13 records
- throttle body · 9 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- carbon monoxide · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 48 |
| 30–60k mi | 40 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The engine began leaking coolant caused by the water pump seal failing. We have had several others that also have had water pump failures.
ODI 11254372
Engine
There is an exhaust leak on the vehicle allowing toxic fumes into the cabin.
ODI 11080406
Engine
My 2013 ford explorer xlt has been to the repair shop twice in order to address ford recall 17no3. To this day, january 31, 2018, my co monitor picks up high readings (in my opinion) for such an enclosed space of a vehicle cabin (12-43 ppm). I drive a lot for work and am being constantly exposed to these fumes. My wife and i also have a 1 year old that we refuse to place in this car because even low levels are more…
ODI 11066091
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, an unknown odor was detected inside the vehicle on the driver's side. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact called crossroads ford cary ([redacted], cary, nc 27518, [redacted]) and the manufacturer and was informed that there…
ODI 11065627
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My wife and i took a trip for a baby shower, it was about a 2.[redacted]. On the way there, the check engine light turned on. There were no other warnings or indications of an issue. We made it fine to our destination, drove around town a little bit, and stayed the night. The next day we headed home (another 2.5 hr trip). The check engine light was on the entire time, but there were no abnormal noises or odors, or…
Fire reported
ODI 11067101
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. Within less than a week of owning the vehicle, carbon monoxide entered the vehicle. The dealer (skalnek ford, 941 s lapeer rd, lake orion, mi 48362, [redacted]) stated that there was a tsb that could be performed on the vehicle. An unknown part was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to provide a solution. The…
ODI 11063237
Engine
TIMING CHAIN STRETCH. $3,000 TO FIX IT
ODI 11162349
Body · Engine · Power Train
Smell of exhaust inside cabin under hard acceleration. This vehicle had the ford complementary repair done in july. Defect still occurring.
ODI 11128364
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving in a high traffic area for over thirty minutes, the contact felt dizzy and light headed. The symptoms recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to welsh motors ford [redacted], located at [redacted], new springfield, oh 44443) where it was stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact's symptoms returned and the vehicle was taken back to the…
2 injuries
ODI 11154765
Engine
Odor noticed in vehicle cabin intermittently while driving, particularly while accelerating. Have now found out that the vehicle has a cracked exhaust manifold.
ODI 11055948
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide / exhaust enter into the cabin during daily driving. Confirmed with gas detector
ODI 11034189
Engine
Under moderate to hard acceleration strong smell of exhaust fumes inside passenger compartment of vehicle. Can make it happen on demand.
ODI 11015623
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was tested and found to have 10 ppm of co in the interior.
ODI 11011619
Engine
Exhaust enters the cabin during heavy acceleration at medium to high speed. This has been happening since we purchased the car new in 2013.
ODI 11011736
Engine
The turbo boost went out on my 2013 explorer, i have had this vehicle for 15 months and it has 76000 miles on it. Apparently the part is backordered due to this happening to a ton of explorers. I had to go on a waiting list and i am number 488 to get this part, they are telling me it will take months and it is unsafe to drive. I could loose power when driving and make things worst. This is a safety issue and i can't…
ODI 11015345
Engine
Exhaust fumes when i accelerate, not floor boarding it but just regular acceleration that you smell in the cabin. I brought it to ford dealership and they said it was nothing. This issue has been going on since i got the vehicle in 2015 october.
ODI 11011220
Engine
Rotten egg/sulfur smell in cabin during hard acceleration / c02 infiltration causing passenger headaches / nausea. When accelerating to highway or freeway speeds or accelerating to pass a vehicle there is a significant sulfur smell in the cabin. The smell is significantly worse when the air conditioning is on and in recirculate mode, but is present regardless of ac or recirc mode (can be when vent or heat is active…
ODI 11002472
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
This make/model/year has a known factory defect that caused the exhaust manifold to blow exhaust directly into the cabin. I had to force the dealer to fix this, as they argued exhaust is not dangerous. I have attached the instructions on how to fix this, from the factory, proving it was a known serious issue, not disclosed to me. The dealership did a horrible job in the "repair" - having broken other parts of the…
ODI 11030422
Engine
My vehicle is exhibiting the exhaust smell in the cabin concern. It has been verified by the technician at jones ford in north charleston, sc. I purchased the vehicle used in january 2017. It currently has 58000 miles on it. Ford is telling me that they will not cover this issue under the extended warranty i purchased from them.
ODI 10991226
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
There is a consistent smell of sulfur or gas coming into the car through the vents. I was light headed and dizzy while driving. Stopped and roll the windows down. This was not just once but ford is doing nothing about the problem. I searched for recalls and they said there is no recall on my ford explorer for this issues. Please advise as to what i am to do?
1 injury
ODI 10970670
Engine
Since purchasing our ford explorer new exhaust fumes fill the cabin when accelerating (increase in rpm). After long trips causes headaches and dizziness. It's been an ongoing issue for 4 years. We have had the ford service bulletins for this issue performed and problem remains.
ODI 10970454
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We bought the vehicle used and with 48 hours noticed an exhaust smell inside cabin when sitting at a traffic light or stop sign.
ODI 10966716
Engine
STRONG PROPANE GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 10960429