2013 Ford Explorer wheels problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2013 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving a 2013 Ford Explorer, the vehicle experienced an electrical issue that caused the power steering system to malfunction. The power steering assist suddenly failed, making the steering wheel extremely difficult to turn. The failure occurred suddenly and at the time of the incident the…”
filed Mar 22, 2026
“The POWER STEERING has failed. The steering is tight, cumbersome, difficult to manage. The vehicle had a recall for REAR TOW LINK for which it is in service center currently. Ford issued a recall for THE STEERING issue as well. However, allegedly, my car does not qualify for the recall. Please…”
filed Feb 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement Ref 21S32 Submitting Owner Letter
22N01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2022
Wheels problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2019 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 Explorer | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.