2013 Ford Explorer problems by component
2,228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 834 | 37% | 96,000 mi |
| Structure → | 436 | 20% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine → | 224 | 10% | 59,216 mi |
| Electrical System → | 163 | 7% | 57,060 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 120 | 5% | 52,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 119 | 5% | 62,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 79 | 4% | 100,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 67 | 3% | 72,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 45 | 2% | 85,150 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 38 | 2% | 50,000 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 37 | 2% | 120,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 33 | 1% | 59,500 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 33 | 1% | 74,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 31 | 1% | 43,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 30 | 1% | 83,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 25 | 1% | 34,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 20 | 1% | 60,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 20 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 1% | 61,250 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 16 | 1% | 36,825 mi |
| Lane Departure → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Seats → | 10 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.