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2013 Ford Explorer brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 40 complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, 1% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
40 1% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
44,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
5 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2013 Ford Explorer Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 44,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 7 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 7 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 4 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 44,000 miles
Based on 32 complaints that include mileage. 59% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles6
20k to 40k miles7
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles7
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles4
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 32 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

I attempted to slow the vehicle, preparing to stop. I was traveling between 65/70 MPH. When pressing on the breaks the vehicle did not slow down. I pumped the breaks. The cars in front of me where at a stop and getting closer very quickly. I pushed as hard as I could on the break and then tried to push on the emergency break located on the floor. It only kicked back. Seconds later I had a direct impact with the vehicle in front of me. Airbag deployed! There are no skid marks on the road!

Reported at 111,500 miles, February 2019 CrashInjury

Rear brakes seized simultaneously on driver and passenger side. Dealership stated corrosion was the issue. Vehicle was inspected 3 months prior with no mention of corrosion. Seizure caused failure of calipers, pads, rotors, and linings on both sides. Replacement was paid out of pocket, not covered by esp and not backed up by premium maintenance plan.

Reported at 40,000 miles, December 2015

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