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1FM5K8F8XDG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build (35 vs 13).
35on this build
2126on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedSteering 12Structure 7Fuel/propulsion System 5Electrical System 4
What owners of this build wrote
StructureApr 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 several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
SteeringDec 2024
Steering rack problem don't work Steering is lock and the cluster say is the Steering problem now is on the dealer ford coggin deland fl
Visibility/wiperSep 2023
While driving normal highway speeds my driver side windshield trim piece flew off. This is not safe as now I am worried that the passenger side will do it next
Lane DepartureSep 2022
Rear backup camera stopped working a year ago. The rear of the car is a huge blind spot and have had a few close calls with pedestrians and other vehicles' when backing out of parking spots. My son also has a 2013 Explorer and his rear camera stopped working several years ago
EngineApr 2022
I was driving down the road and my engine overheat alarm light went off. Tried replacing the thermostat and this did not help the situation. Then noticed coolant fluid leaking. Tried replacing the coolant fluid and it was coming out as fast as I was putting it in. My safety was…
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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 1FM5K8F8XDGA95817 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.