2013 Ford Explorer Review

2013 Ford Explorer is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 197.10 in length and 70.40 in height. Made in United States, 2013 Ford Explorer has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 9 recalls in the past 2013 Ford Explorer. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Trims Available: 9
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: 4WD
Tires: No data

Ford Explorer 2013 Trims

2013 Ford Explorer Base FWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer XLT FWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer Limited FWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer Base 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2013 Ford Explorer Police 4WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

2013 Ford Explorer Police FWD

Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V675000 started on /Date(1604030400000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.

Recall 13V109000 started on /Date(1364356800000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 13V270000 started on /Date(1372219200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.

Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 13V227000 started on /Date(1369972800000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

Recall 14V286000 started on /Date(1401336000000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.

Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.

Recall 15V171000 started on /Date(1427169600000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.

Recall 15V812000 started on /Date(1449032400000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

Recall 17E048000 started on /Date(1503892800000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

Consequence: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 19V435000 started on /Date(1560139200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.

FAQ

The 2013 Ford Explorer has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

If you consider used 2013 Ford Explorer look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2013 Ford Explorer’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is higher then 2012 Ford Explorer.

The 2013 Ford Explorer is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 9 recalls recorded in our database for 2013 Ford Explorer that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2013 Ford Explorer is its excellent fuel economy. 2013 Ford Explorer has a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 20/28 mpg city/highway.

Ford All models of 2013

Ford C-Max Energi

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford C-Max Hybrid

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Econoline

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Edge

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Escape

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Expedition

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Explorer

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-150

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-250

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-250 SD

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-350 SD

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-450 SD

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-550

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-650

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford F-750

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Fiesta

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Flex

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Focus

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Fusion

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Fusion Energi

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Fusion Hybrid

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Mustang

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Shelby GT500

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Taurus

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Ford Transit Connect

$0 - $40,720
20 City / 28 HWY
9 Trims
7
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

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