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2013 Ford Explorer

SUV or crossover · 6 trims · 3.5 L 6-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder 12 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
2WD FFV 13.7 9.7 11.9 L/100 km
AWD 14.3 10.3 12.5 L/100 km
AWD FFV 14.3 10.3 12.5 L/100 km
FWD 11.8 8.3 10.2 L/100 km
FWD 13.7 9.7 11.9 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Structure Transport Canada 2024026 ·

    On certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2021587 ·

    On certain vehicles that have had one (or both) of the rear wheel knuckle(s) replaced, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This recall...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2021438 ·

    On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2020524 ·

    On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2019280 ·

    On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem is more likely to occur on vehicles that are driven on rough roads.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 2017224 ·

    On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and po...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure Transport Canada 2015127 ·

    On certain vehicles, the return spring within the interior door handle assembly could become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. This could allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash, which could in...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Steering Transport Canada 2014194 ·

    On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, wh...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 2013219 ·

    On certain vehicles, the child safety lock actuation cam may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may inadvertently disengage, which could allow the rear door to be opened using the inside door handle, possibly resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2013186 ·

    On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack which could allow fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery modul...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2013093 ·

    On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, some of the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact, and may leak. A fuel leak may also occur even in the absence of an impact. A fuel leak in the presence o...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Accessories Transport Canada 2012325 ·

    Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label identifies the vehicle type as "TRU/CAM" instead of "MPV/VTUM". Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action will be taken.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Wheels: hub; suspension: rear NHTSA (U.S.) 17E048000 ·

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention featu...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel system, gasoline NHTSA (U.S.) 15V812000 ·

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
3.5 L 6-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic (S6), Automatic 6-spd
Drivetrains
FWD, AWD