2013 Ford Explorer check engine light reports

41 NHTSA complaints describe persistent or recurring check-engine warnings on the 2013 Ford Explorer — roughly 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Check engine light reports

share of complaints

93,000 mi

median mileage in check engine light reports (31 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Steering 834 Structure 436 Engine 224 Electrical System 163 Fuel/propulsion System 120 Power Train 119

Check engine light in other Explorer years

2022 Explorer	10
2021 Explorer	10
2020 Explorer	28
2018 Explorer	23
2017 Explorer	48
2016 Explorer	88
2015 Explorer	27
2014 Explorer	17
2012 Explorer	16
2011 Explorer	13

Explorer check engine light by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2013 Ford Explorer

Steering problems 181 Loss of power 129 Stalling 57 Rust / corrosion 52 Vibration / shaking 39 Overheating 30 Water leaks 28

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2013 Ford Explorer report before drawing conclusions.

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