Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Explorer has 370 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
370
Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicles exterior A-pillar trim is coming off and pieces flew off on highway. I was told to conta... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel s... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My backup camera is in reverse. When I use it everything is on the incorrect side which is a safety ... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In September I started to notice a strong fuel odor coming from my 2013 Ford Explorer. I had the ext... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Back up camera will go black intermittently when in reverse |
| Jul 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hello, I received Recall Notice #24V031 from Ford Motor Company regarding a safety-related issue an... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My backup camera doesn't always work and when it does there is a delay seeing the image. I get a wa... |
| May 7, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased in late 202... |
| May 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear camera on 2013 Ford Explorer has stopped working. There is a safety recall for models beginning... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The camera in the console is reflecting everything backward. If I am backing into a parking stall, e... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Bad welding on the top left hinge of the liftgate allowed a crack to form over time. The crack expos... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | To Whom it may concern, In February 2025 I was notified by Ford Motor Co. that there's been a recall... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle she smel... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was parked in the driveway and it caught on fire from under the hood. |
| Nov 15, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the contact n... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT AND THE BACK UP CAMERA HAS GONE OUT. THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the back-up camera was turning on and... |