2013 Ford Explorer
The 2013 Ford Explorer has 2,800 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (30%) concerns steering. Next are body & structure (16%) and engine (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 2,800 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 30% of complaints
- Recalls
- 11
- Fuel economy
- 18 to 23 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
The 2013 Ford Explorer has 2,800 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (30%) concerns steering. Next are body & structure (16%) and engine (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2013 Ford Explorer
Recalls
The 2013 Ford Explorer is affected by 11 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2013 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2013 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.