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1FM5K8D89DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build (48 vs 13).
48on this build
2126on the model
162builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 18Structure 6Suspension 6Engine 5
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireMar 2024
UNKNOWN. My sister had went to town in her car. She had came back home and parked the car in the driveway. After doing so her and her husband we inside, heard a rumbling sound went outside and car was on fire. The neighbors say they saw the car just catch on fire in her…
StructureFeb 2026
This is a complaint regarding the handling of safety recall 20S62 (also referenced as 20S32) by Ford Motors and the dealership that performed the recall repairs, Hallada Motors. The vehicle was taken by the previous owner to Hallada 3 separate times to address the same recall…
Electrical SystemOct 2025
Backup camera doesn't always work. It displays a black screen alot of times
SteeringJun 2025
Electronic Steering box is intermittent and sticking when turning left. Diagnosed with Steering gear replacement which has been recalled on other 2011-2013 Ford Explorers
VisibilityMay 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the moonroof was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the switch and sun/moon roof motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The…
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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 1FM5K8D89DGA02501 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.