2013 Ford Explorer wheels problems
Owners reported wheels problems in 20 complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, <1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wheels problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 wheels complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Vehicle begins to vibrate and can not be driven over 35 MPH during or after snow storms with wet heavy snow on road (sometimes caused by salting roadway). Wheel well opening around all four tires are so small and enclosed, snow accumulates into solid ice around all four tires and both axles begin to vibrate violently. Driver either stops every 8-10 miles along side busy highway to chop ice out (takes me 40 minutes for all four tire openings), slows highway traffic down to 30 MPH, or goes to ford dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that there was water where the spare tire was located. As a result, there was moisture on the carpet. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
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
- Suspension 79 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 63 complaints