2013 Ford Explorer recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Ford Explorer. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jan 19, 2024Crash risk2011–2019 Ford Explorer — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
24V031000 · 1.9M units · Ford Motor Company
- Sep 22, 2021Crash risk2011–2013 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
21V746000 · 151K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 15, 2021Crash risk2013–2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
21V537000 · 631K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 12, 2021Crash risk2013–2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
20V675000 · 455K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 10, 2019Crash risk2011–2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
19V435000 · 1.2M units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 2, 2015Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
15V812000 · 868 units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 24, 2015Crash risk2011–2013 Ford Explorer — Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
15V171000 · 194K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 29, 2014Crash risk2011–2013 Ford Explorer — Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
14V286000 · 179K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS — Latches/locks/linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
13V270000 · 13K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 31, 2013Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Fusion and 6 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
13V227000 · 391K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 27, 2013Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln MKS — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
13V109000 · 3K units · Ford Motor Company