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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Fuel throttle body error p2111 has happened 5 times in 3 days, causing great distress to me and my family. This is a potentially deadly defect and it seems many others are having the same issue. What occurs is that a wrench appears on screen with the error message "terrain management system fault" and the vehicle goes into "limp mode," even at highway speeds, causing the accelerator pedal to become unresponsive.
ODI 10881925
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that there were strong fumes emitting into the cabin of the vehicle, which caused nausea and headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10903923
Engine
Defective throttle body. Vehicle unexpectedly shuts off. This has happened while turning in front of on coming traffic luckily the vehicle was able to coast to the shoulder. Has also happened on the freeway and in the middle of an intersection. It has happened at least a dozen times. All power to vehicle is lost. Part for vehicle is currently on national back order which indicates that there might be more problems…
ODI 10883465
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Getting exhaust fumes in the cabin of vehicle at times. Sometimes so bad that it makes you sick nauseous and headaches. Ford refuses to fix problem under there warranty. It happens at any time slow or at highway speeds when using the ac or heater it is even worse.
ODI 10863341
Engine
EXHAUST FUMES WHEN ACCELERATING.
ODI 10954773
Engine
When driving loss of power happens. Can not accelerate! Car goes into limp mode. Can happen at any time without warning. Car has 40k miles. Very dangerous if driving on the freeway. It has happened 3 times in the last week.
ODI 10860705
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle lost power. The vehicle also hesitated before accelerating. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10864395
Engine
I purchased a new 2013 ford explorer in puerto rico on november 2014. Since the first day it leaked exhaust fumes into the cabin when accelerating. After more than 10 service visits to the dealership, i was told by ford field service engineer carlos j. Dominguez "there was nothing more they could do about the problem because it was caused the vehicle's design, the angle and height it stands from the road and the…
1 injury
ODI 10892577
Engine
Car has auxiliary a/c system and cabin will fill with exhaust smell after merging into traffic. This is to say after heavy acceleration and then backing off to traffic speed you can smell exhaust in the car and when i do i open a back window to get rid of the odor. Have personally gotten headaches after longer drives and now suspect exhaust. A/c settings are in recirculation with the auxiliary system on also.…
ODI 10884239
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the instrument panel lights illuminated as the wrench warning light illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and it was driven to the residence. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or…
ODI 10807816
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Weird smell when a/c is turned on and when accelerating.
ODI 11033874
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Under heavy acceleration (i.e. Highway on-ramp), a very strong odor (burning rubber, exhaust?) enters the cabin. This happens every time, whether the ac is on or off, recirculating or fresh air. The odor is extremely strong and lasts several minutes. I'm especially concerned for my 3 year old son who is exposed to this.
ODI 10786914
Engine
EXHAUST LEAK IN CABIN
ODI 10917849
Engine
Unpleasant foul odor emitted into passenger compartment whenever accelerating within mid to high rpm range such as when passing or pulling a grade. Fumes smell similar to rotten eggs or sulfur. Foul odor causes headaches during periods of extended exposure such as when driving for several hours. This condition has existed ever since the vehicle was purchased.
ODI 11035265
Body · Engine
We bought our vehicle used in 2015 with less than 40k miles on it. It is our main, family vehicle. The first issues started with paint chipping on the hood. The ford store we bought it from never stated this was a problem. We did notice it after having it at home and it has gradually become worse. I have had usaa inspect it and they said it looks like "someone drove it where there was high sulfur present"---near…
ODI 11030625
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
During acceleration, there is a noticeable, exhaust smell in the cabin of the vehicle. The smell does not dissipate unless you open the windows or turn the a/c on high to clear the air.
ODI 10760825
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10873701
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. Updated 05/09/17*lj *cn
ODI 10954551
Engine
I own at 2013 ford explorer sport. On two separate occasions i have taken my explorer to the dealership because we keep smelling exhaust when we accelerate . The dealership has made attempts to repair the leak but as of today it's still doing it. I called ford today to see if has any more information they could pass along to remedy this problem and they only referred me back to the dealership. The sulfur is so bad…
ODI 11246112
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Radiator hose breached, decompressing radiator. Radiator hose was rubbed open by nearby metal compressor line running perpendicular. Hole was 1" by 1/2". Radiator immediately emptied, engine overheated and shuddered. Repair made by ford dealership only replaced hose and flushed coolant. Ford did not remedy situation where metal compressor line is adjacent and sometimes in contact with radiator hose. I have photo and…
ODI 10733811
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving 65 mph, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician placed silicone and seal around the bumper and holes and reprogrammed the hvac. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Ma 10/8 updated…
ODI 10731285
Electrical System · Engine
As i was driving with my wife and three boys in a highway, the engine light turn on and the vehicle choke and turn off, the car that was coming in back off me nearly hit me causing a major accident. The car in back of me swong to the left nearly hitting the car coming on the left and my vehicle, my heart started pumping fast knowing what could had happened. This situation got me thinking not to thrust ford vehicles.…
ODI 10733459
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact shifted the vehicle in neutral in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10730198
Body · Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Exhaust is entering the passenger compartment through the front and rear air conditioning vents when the engine is accelerated to 3500 rpm or above. I noticed this condition while driving around town,when passing another car or accelerating to enter the freeway, but the problem was really evident on a recent driving vacation from kansas city to seattle wa. We went through several mountainous states and it was…
ODI 10760932
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I currently own a 2013 ford explorer that has approximately 51k miles. I've noticed on more than one occasion, that during periods of sustained driving we experience odor of certain gases or fumes. These odors are not constant, but they are present within the cab even while the windows are secure. Again, the only experiences of these incidents so far are during periods of driving for 2 or more hours continuously.…
ODI 10819251