2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,241 miles

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problem #28

Jan 012022

Explorer

  • 125,000 miles
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 determined that there was a leak coming from the fuel tank. There was no indication of fuel on the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact called the dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Hop Bottom, PA, USA

problem #27

Apr 102025

Explorer

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon reaching arriving to the destination, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel tank filler neck. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Almont, MI, USA

problem #26

Apr 072025

Explorer

  • 172,582 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there was fuel leaking from the driver's rear end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be started. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,582.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #25

Sep 042024

Explorer

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking from the rear wheel well from a place near the fuel tank. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Wilbraham, MA, USA

problem #24

Dec 012023

Explorer

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, an abnormally strong fuel odor was detected. The contact moved the vehicle out of the garage due to the strong fuel odor. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #23

Oct 302023

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline odor. After a visual inspection underneath the vehicle, the contact observed a puddle of gasoline. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was rust on the sending unit and fuel tank, causing the fuel tank to crack and leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Oostburg, WI, USA

problem #22

Oct 212020

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and moving to the passenger seat, he smelled a strong gasoline odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact looked under the gasoline tank and saw gas leaking onto the floor. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V227000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) because the VIN was not included. The contact contacted a second dealer - Don's Ford (5712 Horatio St, Utica, NY 13502) who confirmed that the information of the previous dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Utica, NY, USA

problem #21

Aug 212021

Explorer

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she noticed a strong odor of gasoline outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel delivery module was fractured, causing the fuel to leak underneath the vehicle. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was made of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #20

Jul 272021

Explorer

  • 82,736 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the fuel delivery module was leaking. The contact stated that the "check fuel delivery system" message was displayed on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V227000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired before under the recall as a one-time free repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,736.

- Breinigsville, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 012019

Explorer

  • 138,636 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was idling or being driven, the contact noticed an abnormal sulfur odor inside and outside of the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called tamiami Ford (1471 airport pulling rd N, naples, fl 34104, (239) 643-3673) and scheduled a service appointment. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in December of 2017 per NHTSA campaign number: 15V812000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,636.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #18

Jan 202017

Explorer

  • 24,375 miles
While driving down a city street my vehicle lurched and the terrain management system fault light and orange wrench light came on. It wouldn't accelerate and I lost my power steering. I was able to coast to side of the road. I shut it off and waiter for about a minute then restarted it. It idled rough for a few seconds then smoothed out and I was able to make it home.

- Milton, FL, USA

problem #17

Aug 012014

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting strong gasoline fumes intermittently. The contact indicated that the authorized dealer replaced the air extractor by the rear bumper. However, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but was unable to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Richland, WA, USA

problem #16

May 162013

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
I purchased a new 2013 Ford Explorer. I often drive with my dog in the rear seats. Prior to my Explorer, my dog never got sick when being driven. Since buying my Explorer, my dog has often gotten sick, including vomiting, while being driven the car. I had may car tested, and carbon monoxide was found inside my car with the engine on but the car idle. There was a higher level of carbon monoxide in the back of the car than in the front.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #15

Mar 312012

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 1,000 miles
I bought a 2013 Ford Explorer in March of 2012. I almost immediately began smelling exhaust inside the car. The smell was worst when I hit the accelerator getting onto the highway or other times when I quickly increased the acceleration of the vehicle. I brought my Explorer into the Ford dealership on numerous occasions. The dealership verified my complaint and performed Ford's technical service bulletin 12-12-4. that did not fix the problem. I continued to smell exhaust inside the car. The dealer assured me there was no safety concern, and that there was no carbon monoxide getting into the vehicle. We later tested the vehicle and found harmful levels of carbon monoxide getting inside the vehicle, both while being driven and when idle. The levels were higher when the car was being driven. After long drives, my children have been ill and suffered headache, which was probably caused by exposure to carbon monoxide.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #14

Jun 152012

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 1,500 miles
Horrible exhaust fumes smell inside cabin of vehicle after moderate acceleration that lingers until windows are rolled down.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA

problem #13

Dec 012012

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 2,000 miles
Under medium to hard acceleration a strong sulfur smell enters the cabin through the air conditioning vents and it smells very bad. Family of four and concerned about what we are all breathing in. Contacted Ford and they have confirmed it and they don't understand where it is coming from and refused to fix it. This is the only car I have ever driven where there is this type of smell coming from ac under acceleration. Smell comes through for about 30 seconds and then stops. Stinks up the car until we roll down the windows to get the bad air out. Embarrassing when we have other people in the car. I know I am not the only person experiencing this problem. It is well documented in numerous chat forums and websites all over the www. this happens every time the vehicle is accelerated hard since we have owned it.(hundreds of times).

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #12

Feb 282014

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
During stop and go conditions the vehicle exhaust fumes with enter the cabin of the vehicle and being to make the occupants feel ill. Brought this issue to a Ford service dealer, which confirmed this was exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. There has not been a solution from the manufacturer yet.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #11

Sep 012013

Explorer

  • miles
I have a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with approximately 8500 miles. The interior cabin often fills with exhaust fumes. Many occurrence over several months whether ac running with fresh or recirculating air. I called the dealer and they were unaware of any issues with this problem. Of course I will take the vehicle to dealer but based on other complaints, I have reviewed I don't expect much will be done unless Ford Motor Co takes a deeper look to resolve the problem.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 132014

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
There is a foul smell in the vehicle, maybe burning plastic on the vehicle or exhaust. The fumes gets inside the vehicle that can make it unbearable when you have the ac on. You can not stay in the car. The ac has to be turn off and all windows open in order to continue driving. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership for service, last year. The service representative informed me that it was a plastic bag that got stuck in the exhaust. Once its burned off the smell will be gone. However. It does not seem to be the case. The foul smell is getting worse that its unbearable to stay in the vehicle with the ac on.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #9

Jul 022013

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
I received a safety recall notice # 13S04 from Ford on a fuel delivery module that needs to be replaced. The recall notice was dated July of 2013. My Ford dealer tells me they cannot get the part--don't know why. I called Ford customer service and was told--computer has my part on order--but they cannot or would not tell me when I could expect the part and if I should happen to smell gas take the car to a Ford dealer. What's going on"??????"

- Cadillac, MI, USA

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