2013 Ford Explorer fuel system, gasoline problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2013 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors were leaking, but the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Sep 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that his daughter smelled a strong odor of fuel around the vehicle and in the residence while the vehicle was parked in the garage. There was fuel on top of the tank. The contact stated that after raising the vehicle up on a lift, it was…”
filed May 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leakCampaign 15V812000 · Dec 2, 2015
- In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to…Campaign 13V227000 · May 31, 2013
- In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of…Campaign 13V109000 · Mar 27, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 14 | 6% |
| 2021 Explorer | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.