2013 Ford Explorer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
44
complaints reporting a crash
11
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2013 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 42 report injuries (61 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Ford Explorer vehicles were involved in 107 fatal crashes with 32 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to… · Jan 19, 2024
- Crash riskThese vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement… · Sep 22, 2021
- Crash riskExposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize… · Jul 15, 2021
- Crash riskOutboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture · Mar 12, 2021
- Crash riskRear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension · Jun 10, 2019
- Fire riskIn the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to… · Dec 2, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat… · Mar 24, 2015
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric… · May 29, 2014