Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Explorer has 30 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 3 fuel system-related recalls.
30
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V812000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS...
13V109000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 201...
13V227000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certai...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon reaching arriving to the destina... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the con... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the g... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, he smel... |
| Jul 29, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately sta... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 18, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that his daughter smelled a strong odor of... |
| Aug 21, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed ... |
| Jul 27, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the fuel delivery module was leaking.... |
| Oct 21, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and moving... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING OR BEING DRIVEN, THE CONTACT... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING STRONG G... |
| Jun 13, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE | THERE IS A FOUL SMELL IN THE VEHICLE, MAYBE BURNING PLASTIC ON THE VEHICLE OR EXHAUST. THE FUMES GE... |
| Feb 28, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | DURING STOP AND GO CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE EXHAUST FUMES WITH ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND BEIN... |
| Sep 1, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WITH APPROXIMATELY 8500 MILES. THE INTERIOR CABIN OFTEN FILLS WITH... |
| Aug 24, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | AS I WAS DRIVING I-10 WESTBOUND IN HOUSTON THERE WAS A VERY LOUD DEFINITIVE EXPLOSION IN THE AREA OF... |
| Aug 13, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | WHEN I ACCELERATE FAST, THE EXHAUST ENTERS THE VEHICLE FROM THE AC UNIT. MY CAR WAS IN 3 TIMES BEFOR... |