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.
Electrical System · Engine
2013 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recurring problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, because the vehicle would not start and/or check engine light illuminated. The battery was replaced *jb
ODI 10666937
Engine · Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN WHEN ACCELERATED. *TR
ODI 10700778
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When accelerating, with engine rpms rising above 3500 rpm exhaust fumes begin to enter the cabin through the ac ducts. Odor is present regardless of ventilation mode (recirculation or fresh-air). All attempts at repair, including official tsb bulletin published by the ford motor company (tsb 12-12-4) and inspection by field service engineer, by ford dealership service center personnel have failed. Here is a part of…
ODI 10550377
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2013 ford explorer sport with approximately 8500 miles. The interior cabin often fills with exhaust fumes. Many occurrence over several months whether ac running with fresh or recirculating air. I called the dealer and they were unaware of any issues with this problem. Of course i will take the vehicle to dealer but based on other complaints, i have reviewed i don't expect much will be done unless ford…
ODI 10604955
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
When i accelerate fast, the exhaust enters the vehicle from the ac unit. My car was in 3 times before the prescribed technical service bulletin (12-12-4) was performed, which by the way does not fix the issue. Cant even imagine hooking up our boat to this vehicle as it will probably kill us with carbon monoxide poisoning. My 10 year old son has had bronchitis 4 times since we have had this vehicle.. Hmmm possibly…
ODI 10564269
Engine · Power Train
On a night with light rain, after traveling 1.5 hrs with cruise control on, i pulled off interstate exit to make a phone call. I did not turn engine off. After call i proceeded to get back on interstate, while merging back onto interstate i accelerated hard to attain merging speed, when i merged safely in front of semi the engine shook violently and lost power. To avoid being hit, i jerked vehicle into emergency…
ODI 10532259
Engine · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
At the3200 mileage i experince brake issues rotary had to be replaced .on the first week of july 2015 additional brake work had to be redone.on july10th 2015 while driving the ac unit went out completly while i was driving on a long extended trip barely made it home no air wierd screehin noise. Scheduled to go back to repair7-14-15 . I purchase the vehicle july 2014.the vehicle has 36000. Very unhappy at this point…
ODI 10733769
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I started driving and engine started revving up, took foot out of gas pedal an vehicle continued revving up to 3,000 rpm in slow speed. Change transmission to "n" and vehicle continued at 3,000 rpm. Changed back to "d" and did not changed, once again change to "n" and back to drive and rpm came down. *tr
ODI 10523964
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a two lane road with a speed limit of 55mph. I was behind a slow moving vehicle and wanted to pass it. There was another vehicle approaching in the oncoming lane and i thought i had enough distance to pass. As i turned into the oncoming lane and began to accelerate to pass this vehicle, i heard a strange noise like a "poof" and my vehicle lost power and slowed. Fortunately, there was enough distance…
ODI 10534258
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Taking a trip in my 2013 ford explorer sport (texas to florida) with the 3.5 turbocharged engine in raining conditions and vehicle began to shake violently, shudder and stall when i attempted to accelerate. Would not drive properly, check engine light came on and vehicle had to coast off highway and stay in hotel until dealership opened next day. Loss of time and very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10520655
Engine · Power Train
Under heavy acceleration exhaust fumes enter the cabin. This is well documented on the ford explorer forums. Http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323597. A recall is needed or they need to buy these back! *tr
ODI 10548667
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicles ac system floods the interior cabin with an overwhelming exhaust smell during hard acceleration or anytime the engine exceeds 3500 rpm as in climbing a mountain road etc. Dealer has performed ford technical bulletin however the problem was not fixed. Ford told me they are aware of the problem and to "check back" in a couple of months to see if the engineers have found a fix. *tr
ODI 10609975
Body · Engine · Seats
Exhaust fumes in cabin - since we have been without the explorer for three months (it has been in the shop getting an updated turbo), my wife has not had any unexplained headaches after spending all day running errands in the explorer.
ODI 11020478
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased a new 2013 ford explorer. I often drive with my dog in the rear seats. Prior to my explorer, my dog never got sick when being driven. Since buying my explorer, my dog has often gotten sick, including vomiting, while being driven the car. I had may car tested, and carbon monoxide was found inside my car with the engine on but the car idle. There was a higher level of carbon monoxide in the back of the car…
ODI 10609211
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the intake hose from the turbo charger had become disconnected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 399.
ODI 10512370
Engine
Until this last weekend, we owned a 2013 ford explorer. We noticed an exhaust smell in the cabin soon after we purchased the vehicle, but thought it was just "new engine smell." on trips accelerating up mountains the exhaust smell in the cabin has been particularly bad. In fact, my 8 year old daughter has complained of a stomach ache and the need to throw up every time we are in this vehicle on an extended trip. We…
ODI 10733802
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has always had a issue with the cabin filling with exhaust fumes when under heavy acceleration. Merging onto a highway etc with the engine above 3500 rpm's will fill the cabin with a burning exhaust smell. This has been highly exposed on the explorer forums online. Many users are experiencing it, the tsb for has for the smell does not work. If i ride in the car too long in heavy highway traffic where i…
ODI 10606461
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I drove my recently acquired and new ford explorer sport for first time on the highway on march 4, 2013. When accelerating to pass a truck, i lost control of front end to point of swirling and near collision with the truck. I don't consider this a fluke as same happened a while later during same highway trip. I'm very familiar with high horsepower passenger vehicles and sports cars for that matter. I am also very…
ODI 10502773
Body · Engine
Exhaust enters the vehicle cabin any time the engine is operated at higher rpms, such as climbing a long hill or traveling at highway speeds and passing other traffic. The problem appears to have been present since purchasing the vehicle (new), but we initially thought the odor was coming from surrounding vehicles. We shortly discovered that the exhaust odor occurred without the presence of any other traffic. The…
ODI 10573079
Engine
This 2013 explorer xlt 4wd with 345 miles on it and less than two weeks old experienced complete engine failure while being driven in a residential area at mid-day. *tr
ODI 10500982
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I just bought a 2013 ford explorer last week and i am having an issue with burnt oil smell getting inside the cabin even with a/c in recirculation mode. It is such a disappointment to pay over 40k for a brand new suv and been dealing with such an issue. I have a newborn and i am afraid to take it with me in the explorer because i guess it is harmful for anybody. First time i bought a ford and i am not happy about my…
ODI 10497684
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, contact in the vehicle would become dizzy and nauseous for unknown reasons. One passenger became violently ill and was transported to the emergency room for treatment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the seals would need to be replaced because the exhaust fumes were…
2 injuries
ODI 10521718
Engine
While engaging passing gear at road speeds, cabin filled with exhaust fumes. This has continued from that time until present. Vehicle how has 33000 miles. Vehicle has been taken to local dealer - [xxx] - on numerous occasions with no results in stopping the problem. The last visit after keeping our vehicle for 1.5 weeks , we were told that ford could not repair the problem and that the factory would take the vehicle…
ODI 10618502
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Under medium to hard acceleration a strong sulfur smell enters the cabin through the air conditioning vents and it smells very bad. Family of four and concerned about what we are all breathing in. Contacted ford and they have confirmed it and they don't understand where it is coming from and refused to fix it. This is the only car i have ever driven where there is this type of smell coming from ac under…
ODI 10606792
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle been at the dealership many times because carbon monoxide fume inside the vehicle. This have cause many health problems to me and my wife (such as headaches, drowsiness etc.).
ODI 11219401