2013 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- exhaust fumes · 10 records
- exhaust odor · 8 records
- diagnosed repaired · 8 records
- failure failure · 6 records
- taken diagnosed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact was overcome by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. The contact became exhausted and had severe headaches. The contact underwent medical tests at cary medical group ([redacted] #200, cary, nc 27518, [redacted]) for carbon monoxide poisoning. The contact was informed that the tests showed elevated levels of carbon monoxide. The…
ODI 11066011
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. Upon activating the air conditioning unit, the exhaust odor became stronger and spread throughout the vehicle. As a result, the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10980107
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling, the contact noticed an abnormal, stringent exhaust odor without warning. The odor was also noticed inside the vehicle while driving. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that it was the contact's responsibility to have the vehicle diagnosed, and that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11012646
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an exhaust odor that caused the contact and other passengers to have headaches. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. A certified mechanic diagnosed that there was an exhaust failure, but the exact cause of failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10957590
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the vehicle was stationary with the air conditioner activated, the contact smelled an egg-like odor inside the vehicle. The contact rolled down the windows to release the odor from the cabin of the vehicle. Freedom ford of evensburgh, pennsylvania was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall. The dealer further stated that an extensive procedure…
ODI 11013412
Exhaust System · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal with the air conditioner activated, exhaust fumes emitted from the air conditioning vents. Also, the front driver's side door ajar sensor illuminated although the door was secured. Eventually, the door could not be locked at all. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch…
ODI 10915566
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, an exhaust fume odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. As a result, the contact became nauseated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
1 injury
ODI 10883250
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the air conditioning system when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
ODI 10882612
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10903086
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a vent leak that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 76,718. Updated 10/07/16*lj *cn
ODI 10888615
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Wheel Bearing
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes, wheel bearing, and fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a month later, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10883018
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was inherent to the model vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
ODI 10967675
Exhaust System
In december 2014, several patrol officers from the yarmouth police department reported the odor of exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment of a 2013 ford explorer interceptor suv they had been operating. While sitting stationary with the engine idling, the officers detected the odor of exhaust leaking into the passenger compartment of this vehicle. Upon further examination by our public works mechanic, multiple…
ODI 10681254
Air Conditioner · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the air conditioning system when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air vents were sucking the excess exhaust fumes through the air conditioning vents. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10782897
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
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer police intercept. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an abnormal exhaust odor after extended operation. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
ODI 10943782
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed as a strong fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The failure occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure was unable to be diagnosed. The front driver's and passenger's side weather door stripping was replaced however, the failure…
ODI 10816438
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that when accelerating, exhaust fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The failure recurred every time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air extractors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10643108
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal carbon monoxide odor inside the vehicle while using the air conditioner. The odor was also present when the contact accelerated to pass other vehicles or while driving high speeds. In june of 2013, the vehicle was taken to leif johnson ford (501 e koenig ln, austin, tx 78751) where they verified the proper seal of sealed mechanic joints. The…
ODI 11013917
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating a stong exhaust smell is present in the vehicle cabin. This is most pronounced during a long acceleration i.e. When entering a highway. Following a period of acceleration we need to open the windows to purge the exhaust from the cabin. This is regardless of the heating/cooling system being on or off, or if the recirculation feature is enabled. The dealership implemented a technical service bulletin…
ODI 10608674
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I am reporting an emission issue with this vehicle and the previous one i had with same issue. Something needs to be done to make this not happen to anyone else. I am breathing exhaust fumes in the cabin at hard acceleration through the ac system all the time even after they so called fixed this vehicle. Even with moderate acceleration passing someone. I am going through the lemon law at this time. The smell is so…
ODI 10503135
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure the failure mileage and vin were unknown. Updated 05/10/17*lj *cn
ODI 10954317