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1FM5K7D87DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build (44 vs 13).
44on this build
2126on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedSteering 18Structure 9Engine 5Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2026
The water pump on these explorers are internal and if not caught by a professional in time, the water pump will fail and cause catastrophic engine failure
SteeringAug 2026
The steering rack limiter on the passenger side dislodged itself and got caught on the rack and pinion teeth causing my wheel to get stuck
StructureJan 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2024
The rear view camera is experiencing the same issues as the most recent recall of 2015-2025 explorers. Most often the rear view camera does not work at all --- other times it is on for a short duration, or is pixelated. I've watched the recalls expand from 2020 Ford vehicles to…
Air BagsJan 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved DTC codes: B141B and BNR B141C. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FM5K7D87DGA40996 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.