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
In summer 2015 we began smelling exhaust in the vehicle when the air conditioner was on. It started out as a mild smell and continued to get worse over time. We mentioned it to our service advisor multiple times who could not duplicate the issue. After many attempts, we got the dealership to duplicate the issue and admit there was an issue but unfortunately they could not fix it. As time went on, the smell was…
ODI 11130841
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Burnt oil smell during acceleration or long trips. This is easily repeatable and happens every time.
ODI 10717658
Engine
Exhaust odor noticed inside 2013 explorer. The fumes have caused headaches,nausea, and fatigue. These incidents have occurred during acceleration and sustained highway speeds. The exhaust smell is noticed throughout inside the vehicle, from the driver to the passengers in second and third row (my kids). This is a repeatable incident.
ODI 10725436
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming through the vents into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The eco boost motor was replaced. After the vehicle was serviced, while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a…
Fire reported
ODI 10704366
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at various speeds, there was an odor of exhaust/carbon monoxide emitted through the vent of the vehicle, causing the driver to become drowsy while driving. The contact stated that the exhaust odor remained permanently in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford dealer, located on 1227 gulf freeway, houston,…
ODI 11013939
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The smell of exhaust fills the vehicle sometimes when it is in motion.
ODI 10956357
Engine
I am having some issues with my 2013 ford explorer and ford dealership.. In the nut shelf apparently they have been some issued already recorded about the smell of exhaust in the cabin especially on the highway if you trying to get on or pass someone etc..' i have been telling ford in tallassee (where we purchased the car) and long lewis in prattville the same thing' they told me that they never heard of such and…
ODI 10953883
Engine
On december 15 2014, i was driving to ponce on highway 52 in puerto rico. When suddently the engine stall while driving. After that the problem have continue doing it, sometimes three times a day. The last time was monday 29 2014 while i was driving to the dealer. I'm very afraid of driving this vehicle knowing that can stall any moment whithout notice and implicate me in an accident. *js
ODI 10669379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, there was a strong odor coming from the air conditioning vent. The failure occurred without warning. The odor caused the contact to have head pressure, dizziness, eyes sores, eye pain, and inability to sleep. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ted britt ford fairfax, [redacted], fairfax, va 22030) where it was cleaned, but the contact did not…
ODI 11034254
Engine
I have an explorer 2013(32762 miles) with big odor of gases inside the cabin when i accelerate my suv. The odor of gases is amazing inside the cabin and i afraid with that odor can cause health problem now or in the future to my family. I already went to the ford service and they make a seal but the problem still there. (tsb 14-04-na). The government need to do something.
ODI 10816755
Engine
I purchased a used 2013 ford explorer one week ago. When pulling out of my driveway, the vehicle began to shake really bad and would not accelerate. I had to coast into my neighbors driveway and through my yard. I turned off the vehicle. Mind you, my husband experienced the same thing when he picked up the vehicle from the dealership but when he restarted the vehicle, everything seemed ok. Thinking it was related to…
ODI 10632046
Engine
Vehicle is showing 75 to 100 ppm of carbon monoxide in the cabin. Fire dept co2 meter showed this in the vehicle. Was told not to operate vehicle due to high levels of co2. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10618836
Engine
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle (4/13) we noticed a burning odor inside the cabin during hard acceleration. This occurs when passing, towing and driving up steeper grades. We took the car to our local dealer and were told they could not reproduce the issue. Today the car is back at the dealer for the same issue and i am being told again that they cannot reproduce the issue, this after i took a technician for a…
ODI 10618745
Engine · Unknown Or Other
During heavy acceleration ... For example when i'm entering a highway... Really strong smell of engine fumes enter the cabin... Every time. I have a 2013 ford explorer xlt - very happy with my ford otherwise.
ODI 10924480
Engine · Power Train
When i shift into park, the computer starts peeping and telling me to shift into park. The dash says its in park, and it wont go any further, but it won't stop beeping till i mess with putting it in and out of park several times. I use my parking brake "all" the time because i can't trust that it is really in park or not. When i called the dealer they said they had a couple in the shop that were having the same…
ODI 10702083
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I've noticed this smell every time i turned my car on/off or would get finished driving. It would be in the drivers cabin down at the floor where it came from. I first noticed it there and had mentioned it to ford when there for service. It smells like a natural gas ( like at home ) leak. I'd smell it if he air or heat was on bringing it into the cabin. The same smell would be present when i stopped driving and…
ODI 11021156
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Fuel System, Gasoline
There is a foul smell in the vehicle, maybe burning plastic on the vehicle or exhaust. The fumes gets inside the vehicle that can make it unbearable when you have the ac on. You can not stay in the car. The ac has to be turn off and all windows open in order to continue driving. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership for service, last year. The service representative informed me that it was a plastic bag that…
ODI 10604931
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, there was a odor of exhaust fumes coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
ODI 10616310
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The first thing i noticed was that the car felt like it was sputtering and running roughly. When i came to a stop light, it ran really rough and just died. It started back up and i was able to drive it home. Not knowing if the problem was just a fluke or not, i drove it the next day. After having gone about 8 miles, it did the same thing again. The engine runs rough and then just dies. It also happened to my husband…
ODI 10588766
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2013 ford explorer ecoboost. Today (april 19, 2014), i was on highway 280 south heading towards san jose and my car decelerated twice. 1. The first time i noticed the deceleration, i pulled over to the shoulder and turned the ignition off. I did not see any warning lights on the dashboard and the fuel indicator was normal, meaning it was above the reserve line. I started the ignition, left the gear lever in…
ODI 10583706
Engine
I have had my car back to ford because when you accelerate the smell of exhaust comes back into the car. The last time i had it there they said this is the last way that ford will allow them to fix, well it did not fix it. My granddaughter gets deathly sick with projectile vomitting when she rides in my car. I have made the comment to the service manager that if i put a parakeet in my car it would die, i get no…
ODI 10954917
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle is now at aprox 38,000 miles and this happens frequently upon hard accelerations and steep inclines, the smell of sulfur, rotten egg smell, or hard boiled egg smell (exhaust) this happens even when the a/c is running on recirculate. I purchased this vehicle new and am the original owner. *tr
ODI 10629634
Engine
While waiting in line at the local car wash the engine in my 2013 ford explorer sport began to rev up, then lost power and began to shake violently before the engine stalled completely. No warning lights were illuminated and no visible indications or warnings were displayed to give any indication as to what the problem might be. Several attempts to restart the engine failed and i had to push the vehicle out of line…
ODI 10568101
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
During stop and go conditions the vehicle exhaust fumes with enter the cabin of the vehicle and being to make the occupants feel ill. Brought this issue to a ford service dealer, which confirmed this was exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. There has not been a solution from the manufacturer yet. *tr
ODI 10606061
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
One week after i purchased my brand new ford the transmission started going bad after a month i was told that it is defective and i had a new transmission installed my air bag sensors were changed cause they were defective my transmission was damaged again and was repaired again and the fuel was also recalled my ford still give me a very bad smell when driving on the highway i believe it still has damage in the…
ODI 10882650