2013 Ford Explorer driver assistance problems

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Driver assistance · NC

The backup camera has stopped working, the beeping sensor still alarms when to close but the camera does not work at all.

Filed Jun 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · 190,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer due to the front axle fracturing after the vehicle struck a curb while driving in inclement weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed May 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · FL

Power steering assist fault while driving with total loss of power steering. Caused difficult steering, particularly at low speed and made for a dangerous driving situation with what seemed like complete loss of steering ability. Power steering fault and lane keeping assist failure warnings lit on display at the same time. Vehicle was towed to dealership and problem was isolated to steering module/gear failure after paying for battery replacement to verify that it was not a voltage related issue. 2013 Ford Explorers manufactured through the end of February 2012 at the Chicago plant have a recall for the same issue, but this vehicle was manufactured in June 2012 and I was told it is not covered. Repair was quoted at $4500.

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · WA

The rear reverse camera malfunctions and glitches. Often the screen turning green when reversing, sometimes screen is black or no color view and most times the camera if reversing to left or appear as to the right or vise versa and sometimes it’s normal but rarely. The control buttons for windows has a malfunction where it sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. The seatbelts are not clicking and I have kids in the rear seats.

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Driver assistance, Visibility · KY

Review camera unavailable, image flashing, or image reversed.

Filed Jan 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased in late 2024, and approximately six months later, the rearview camera failed. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message "Rear Camera Unavailable - Contact your Dealer" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2025 · Driver assistance · 101,000 miles · GA

The contact owns 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), the image on the screen was fuzzy. The message “Rearview Camera not Available” was displayed. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · PA

Backup camera doesn't always work. It displays a black screen alot of times.

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · KY

Backup camera failed and almost hit another car.

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · KY

Backup camera failed and almost hit another car.