2013 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- carbon monoxide · 11 records
- exhaust fumes · 10 records
- strong odor · 8 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- fuel system · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
The exhaust leaks into the car interior when you accelerate quickly. It's a horrible smell, that lingers until you roll down the windows. This issue has been occuring for several years with my vehicle. The dealership in denver told me there was nothing wrong with my car. The ford dealership in dallas wants me to pay out of pocket to fix this issue that they've known about for years. During longer drives, i often get…
ODI 11032673
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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Extremely bad exhaust fumes in car. Brought to ford and was told i had grass in my engine, i said bs. Brought back again and was told its under review. Making me light headed while i drive. Have to drive with my windows down all the time just so my kids don't smell it. Seems the longer i drive the worst it gets.
ODI 11030058
Fuel/Propulsion System
When driving the car, there is a strong odor of gasoline. It began as intermittent and now happens almost every time we drive the car.
ODI 10789358
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes. The vehicle was taken to fernelius ford lincoln inc (10459 north straits highway, cheboygan, mi 49721, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11067093
Fuel/Propulsion System
I smell gas in the car this has been going for a while
ODI 10886045
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, there was smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe entering the vehicle. The contact mentioned that two passengers became sick due to the smoke. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that there were seams in the frame that needed to be closed. In addition, the vents needed to be replaced and the air…
ODI 10679757
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact rented a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel leaked to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 34,600.
ODI 10609628
Fuel/Propulsion System
Upon heavy acceleration i smell a very strong gas smell. It is so bad i have to roll down all windows and air out cabin. It makes me very dizzy to the point of having to pull off road on many occasions. It gives me a headache and at this point i am scared to drive it or have my kids in car. I am scared to pull out in traffic or accelerate very fast because of the smell and i am afraid of what it is doing to me and…
ODI 10897986
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased 2013 ford explorer with around 33k miles on it. Shortly after i had it i noticed gas odor in garage and dismissed it thinking it was lawn mower etc. Then over a short time realized the odor must be coming from car and the odor was more evident after i fill up with gas. I looked on line to find out there is a recall on leaky fuel tanks and when i called ford was told my vin # isn't included in the recall.…
ODI 10638764
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
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the vehicle was on an incline with the accelerator pedal depressed, the odor of carbon monoxide entered through the cabin without warning. While the air conditioner was in recirculation mode, the contact attempted to accelerate past other vehicles and the abnormal odor was noticed. The dealer (ed shults ford-lincoln, [redacted], jamestown, ny, 1470[redacted]) was…
ODI 11013476
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Smell exhaust while driving vehicle and odor is really strong
ODI 11165184
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system) in the mail and stated the dealer informed her the parts were not available for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10546441
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact received recall notice nhtsa campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system) in the mail several months ago and stated the dealer informed her the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10537557
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated when she called to make an appointment she was advised that part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. There was no time frame available for the part. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact has not experienced any failures. The current mileage was 4,200.- ll
ODI 10535559
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
There was gasoline leaking out of the fuel module into my garage when i went to get into the explorer to go to work. I also have a gas hot water heater in the garage beside where i park the explorer. I was not aware there was a recall on this until i got it to the dealership. The fumes were extremely strong. I opened the garage door and let the fumes dissipate and drove it to the dealership for repair where i found…
ODI 10519880
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the gasoline would disappear when refueling to capacity. She also began to smell gasoline in the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the vehicle was taken for repair however, the contact continued to smelled fuel after the repair. The manufacturer was notified and informed her…
ODI 10532825
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have noticed that my fuel tank is emitting strong hydrocarbon vapors due to the tank being pressurized without a fuel cap. It does not come with a fuel cap. I can see the possibility of these vapors in a closed space possibly causing a fire. I am a retired firefighter and i have seen this numerous times with gas cans left in garages with gas hot water heaters. *tr
ODI 10523983