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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. After the contact retrieved the vehicle from the dealer for repairing an exhaust odor inside the cabin, the failure still occurred. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the second step of the repair process needed to be performed because the first step failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10959146
Engine
When vehicle is under acceleration, there is an exhaust smell throughout the cabin. Ford has attempted to correct the issue, but the exhaust smell remains under acceleration.
ODI 11064972
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Climate control system. There is a pungent odor coming from the system at various times, usually when the air conditioner is operating. This has been an ongoing issue and the source has not been identified. The engine will begin running rough at idle, both in drive and park, as though it were going to stall. The problem was checked and compared to another new vehicle, which had not been purchased, and identified as…
ODI 10956336
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong exhaust/gasoline smell inside the cabin while driving with windows closed and the air conditioning on.
ODI 10955017
Engine
Oil supply line to turbo leaking. No parts available to make the repair through ford. This is the same part failure and has caused a recall in the 2016 - 2017 ford explorer sports. Ford needs to look at previous years to determine if a recall should be done for all 2011 to present. (fire hazard)
ODI 10946461
Engine
'takata recall' strong smell of sulfur,engine oil and gasoline.
ODI 10969107
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body and motor assembly failed. The throttle body was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,900.
ODI 10930031
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling with either the air conditioner or heat activated, the odor of carbon monoxide entered the cabin. The contact stated that the condition was worse while in recirculation mode. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (hayford ford, 1330 301st ave ne, isanti, mn, 55040) who stated that they could repair the vehicle per tsb: 16-0165, but it would…
ODI 11031600
Engine
My truck has almost 120000 miles. And we were driving and notice the check light came on. We went to advance auto and had the truck scanned to see what code would come up. It said there was two cylinder misfired. And that it probably came from bad fuel. And then the engine started jumping and skipping. We finally got it to firestone and they said there's tapping and knocking at the bottom of the engine. They came to…
ODI 10926069
Engine
Exhaust smell is extremely noticeable and disturbing, especially because i am travelling with a 3 year old. What can be done to resolve this issue immediately? I had a similar issue when the gas line had a leak and that is all i could smell.
ODI 10925017
Engine
I had an incident in july 24, 2016 when i came to a stop at a highway toll booth the vehicle started stalling the low oil pressure message came on and stalled i restarted the vehicle the message went away and ran normal thought it was a clutch so i left it align. Checked oil level and it was normal. Well today 10/06/2016 my mother in law the vehicle belonging to her was driving on the highway to where speed limit is…
ODI 10914383
Engine · Unknown Or Other
There is an exhaust smell (like burnt hair) inside the cabin when the car accelerates, especially a hard acceleration and often when the air conditioning is on. Certified dealer cannot identify cause of issue or how it occurs.
ODI 10954530
Engine
While driving an error message with wrench symbol came on and car wouldn't move. I pressed gas pedal and still wouldn't go. I was driving on a city street in heavy traffic..
ODI 10907617
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body had excess deposits, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10928523
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle body fails causing my vehicle to enter "limp" mode regardless of location or current speed. Will go 70 on a highway then all of the sudden lose speed and speed control. This issue can also happen when accelerating, slowing down, etc. The biggest worry is losing speed control regardless of location. This issue has been identified in other ford models and is being voluntarily repaired (by ford). However,…
ODI 10894129
Engine
Exhaust smell in cabin during heavy loads on engine. I have had the tsb completed by ford and still have this problem.
ODI 10895109
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust smell in interior of vehicle. I typically drive with a/c or heat on (seasonally) and always use outside air (no re-circulation). Smell is more noticeable when idling at a stop light or otherwise not in motion. Have tried two service calls recently with no resolution. An additional related issue is an even stronger fuel smell in my garage. This is more of a pre-combustion smell. The dealer reported that this…
ODI 10892183
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On two separate occasions, the car stalled after de-accelerating to a stopped position and made a "clunk" sound from the transmission area. During the first event at a traffic light, a very noticeable "clunk" was heard that sounded like the transmission. The car was re-started and seemed to drive normally. To be on the safe side, we brought the car to the dealership to have it checked but they could find nothing…
ODI 10893006
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Delay or lag under heavy acceleration, was making a left onto incoming traffic from a complete stop, should have had enough time under normal circumstances to make the turn but there was about a 3 second delay before the engine really kicked in and started accelerating and ended up almost causing an accident, i've never felt so powerless to do anything other than veer out of the lane to avoid getting hit
ODI 10884378
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Delay or lag under heavy acceleration, was making a left onto incoming traffic, should have had enough time under normal circumstances but there was about a 3 second delay before the engine really kicked in ended up almost causing an accident, i've never felt so powerless to do anything other than veer out of the lane to avoid getting hit
ODI 10884376
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Bought a used ford explore xlt with 32k miles. As i have been driving the suv i am noticing that whenever i fully press down on the gas peddle to increase my acceleration whether i am merging onto the freeway, changing lanes or scaling a hill, the cabin is filled with a strong emissions odor. Which worries me because i normally have children in the vehicle. As i let up on the gas peddle the odor dissipates. I have…
ODI 10885884
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle emits bad odor upon hard acceleration or any other activity which puts a strain on the engine. Dealer deodorized the exhaust system with some perfume like substance which stopped the smell, but probably not the gas, for a while which soon wore off and returned. Ford does not claim to know anything about the issue. I'm concerned about carbon monoxide and have thought about putting in a sensor to record the…
ODI 10882962
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact noticed strong fumes inside the vehicle which caused nausea and headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 06/02/17*lj
ODI 10954453
Engine
Exhaust fumes enter the cabin during hard acceleration. This is most noticeable when all windows are closed and the climate control system is on. Reproducible most easily when at 30 mph or higher when merging onto a highway. This has happened since the vehicle was purchased new. One note: this may happen at any speed however the vehicle is not put under maximum or near maximum acceleration unless merging onto a…
ODI 10882928