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2013 Ford explorer Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford explorer has 8 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 1 latches & locks-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford explorer

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

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Latches & Locks Recalls

13V270000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through...

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 8, 2021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger’s side door failed to l...
Jul 8, 2020LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESAll doors sporadically do not unlock. Sometimes it one sometimes it’s two sometimes it’s three. The ...
Jun 1, 2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AJA...
May 31, 2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE INTERNAL LIGHTI...
Sep 15, 2015LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRVER SIDE DOOR L...
Jul 6, 2015LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH ...
Jan 7, 2014LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAIL...
Jul 29, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

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