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2013 Ford Explorer Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Explorer has 12 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford Explorer

Steering
824
Structure
379
Other
370
Engine
191
Electrical
109
Powertrain
95
Suspension
55
Visibility
42
Fuel System
30
Brakes
29
Speed Control
21
Lights
18
Airbags
12
Seat Belts
12
Latches & Locks
8
Wheels
4
Seats
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

10

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 16, 2024AIR BAGSMy vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer at 55-60 mph while sitting still. The impact caused my ve...
Jan 1, 2023AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The...
Apr 1, 2021AIR BAGSAIRBAG IS COMING APART ON PASSENGER SIDE
Aug 15, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, A DEER JUMPED OUT IN FRONT OF THE V...
Mar 7, 2018AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED I...
May 31, 2017AIR BAGSON MAY 31, 2017, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER STRUCK A RED LIGHT RUN...
Mar 23, 2016AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREI WAS STANDING AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A SPEEDING DRIVER. I WAS CATAPULTED INTO THE TRU...
Mar 18, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARN...
Jun 23, 2014AIR BAGSMY HUSBAND [XXX] WENT TOHOLMAN FORD DEALERSHIP IN MT LAUREL NJ.TO RETURN VEHICLE FOR A DEAL WITH HOL...
May 11, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN...
Jul 22, 2013AIR BAGSI WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORD STATED THE SENSORS WHERE NOT EF...
Aug 6, 2012AIR BAGSAIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END CRASH.

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