2013 Ford Explorer suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 79 complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 79 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle had toe link replaced in accordance with recall 19v-435 on 8-19-19. On 9-10-19, the replacement toe link failed while driving at 45MPH. The dealership reports the toe link failed at the weld.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle crashed into the shoulder lane wall. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags had not deployed. No injuries were sustained; however, medical attention was sought. A Police report was not filed.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Explorer
- Steering 843 complaints
- Body & structure 440 complaints
- Engine 287 complaints
- Electrical system 163 complaints
- Fuel system 153 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 118 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 63 complaints
- Stability control 45 complaints