2013 Ford Explorer: brake failure

5 of the 2,239 complaints about the 2013 Ford Explorer describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 0%
typical mileage: 76,143
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2026
1
2025
5
2022
3
2021
3
2020
7
2018
1
2017
2
2016
4
2015
6
2014
2
2013
5
2012
1
2011
2
2010
1
2008
3
2006
6
2005
2
2004
7
2003
10
2002
23
2001
2
2000
11
1999
9
1998
15
1997
20
1996
25
1995
20
1994
41
1993
39
1992
18
1991
20

What owners say

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Brakes · 136,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal scraping noise coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal, and the pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped and inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear passenger’s side brake pad had separated from the caliper. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact went to an auto parts store and purchased new pads, rotors, and calipers and replaced rear brakes. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2020 · Brakes · 76,143 miles · WA

Fully marked police patrol vehicle lost hydraulic brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Inspected and found right front brake line ruptured inside of protective sleeve causing brake fluid to leak out and hydraulic brakes to stop working. This is the 4th one we have had in a short amount of time. 1st on 5/15/2018, second on 1/15/2020, third on 2/10/2020, and now 4th on 3/17/2020..

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Brakes · 77,742 miles · WA

Fully marked police patrol vehicle lost hydraulic brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Inspected and found right front brake line ruptured inside of protective sleeve causing brake fluid to leak out and hydraulic brakes to stop working. This is the 3rd one we have had in a short amount of time. 1st on 5/15/2018, second on 1/15/2020, and third on 2/10/2020. So far the vehicles involved are 2013 police interceptor utilities. All have build dates between 4/19/2012 and 6/19/2012.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to engage. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · DC

Brake hose on front passenger wheel failed cause brake failure

Service bulletins that may apply

Oct 17, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
May 30, 2014 Service bulletinFord: in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) there is a terrain management pop up warning, without...
May 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear...

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2013 Ford Explorer brake failure

Is brake failure a common problem on the 2013 Ford Explorer?

5 of 2,239 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Explorer (0%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Ford Explorer?

There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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