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.
2013 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints
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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 federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact loss control of the steering wheel and the vehicle drove off the road. The contact drove onto the curb where the vehicle come to a complete stop. The contact shut off the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion and the bushing on the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Check engine light indicated Fuel injection system leaking on 2013 Ford explorer taken to Ford dealer. Investigated online 2013 Ford explorer have fuel injection leaking problems reported for 2013 Ford explorers
This winter I began starting my vehicle and letting it warm up before driving it. After letting it run approximately 10 to 15 minutes, I opened my door and to get in and there was a very strong exhaust smell inside. I would have to roll my windows down to clear the cabin of the fumes. This happened every single time I would let it sit and warm up. There is also something happening with what I believe is my drive-train. There is a lot of different noises (squealing/whining, grinding (metal to metal), clanking and thumping) when I give it gas after sitting at a light. As soon as I step on the gas pedal it makes all the above noises and jerks, then acts like it doesn't want to go. It finally kicks in then goes. Once it kicks in, it drives just fine. The noise sounds like its coming from the undercarriage and sometimes the rear end. I am not driving the vehicle now, it is parked in my driveway, so I am currently without transportation. There is also a very loud popping noise coming from the front end. I was told this could be ball joints or possibly stabilizers.
My water pump failed while driving which made the car overheat and instantly shut off while driving. I have maintained the engine. The internal water pump is leaking the coolant into the motor. Why an internal water Pump?
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact related the failure to a faulty fuel pump; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency as well as take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
I have been going through multiple sites trying to figure out what is going on with my car. I have only had my vehicle for less than a year and I barely even gotten to drive it. I'm now realizing every recall on the vehicle which there was like 13 has not been repaired. And I also have 4 different numbers for the odometer when I when I bought the vehicle at a 177000 but everything is reading at a 169000. I also purchased the vehicle in June not July like the title says. Also one of the titles said plate's not allowed. When I looked it up I believe this is a fleet vehicle and it does not say that anywhere on my title or in my paperwork. It did come from Canada. Is there any way you could possibly help me out with any of this? Also I had broken fuses and missing fuses. I had the 4 dealership look at it and a mechanic look at it and they both told me it looked like someone messed around with the wiring in my car.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
Smelling a weird smell coming from the cabin like carbon monoxide smell .
The fuel tank has a gap between the place you fill up gas from gas leaking still.the wheels make a popping sound when you make sharp turns
Frequent fume smells coming from the exhaust. I drive with my babies ages 3 and 4. I'm afraid this will have an effect on their health as well as mine. Sometimes we get headaches and I feel it's from being in this vehicle. Electric problems with the sunroof. Not working and unable to close.
My wife was driving the vehicle and it quit running without any warning . She was on city street. She pull over and left it sit. We when back and re-started it with no problem and drove it home. It has done this a second time a couple days later,she said it chugged and quit. It set for about 15 mins. Before I re-started it with no problems. The wrench ligth comes on but no codes are showing.
I have a check engine light on was told it was the fuel lid.it now chugs and seems like transmission . When it rains water gets in car. Which goes into our electricity system. Our USB doesnt work all the time. My controls for sun roof does not work the screen is stuck open. I am on medicein that I can not be exposed to light. Gas problem started right after oil change
Computer voice comand 80 MPH governor
I have received carbon monoxide poisoning from driving my 2013 ford explorer. I also have had the front end looked at and repaired had to pay most of the costs (extended warranty paid for some) for the front end popping sounds while turning. The sound is still there and on both sides now. So money wasted towards ford!! The vehicle isnt drivable at this point and that leaves me without a vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v812000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
My car is leaking fuel under the hood of the vehicle - so much fuel that it has soaked the cover on the engine block and the cover across the top of the interior of the hood. It is actually dripping down when I lift the hood. It is so strong on the interior of the vehicle that I can taste it in my mouth/lungs when I sat in the vehicle.
For the last two month, my vehicle have had a oil burning smells, I changed the oil, but the smell is still there. This is right after I turn on the heat.
Since I've had this vehicle it jerks back and clicks as the transmission switches gear. Normally between 3 and 4th gear it seems. More importantly its overheating and leaking coolant! Same issue as fusions and other SUV ford offers. This seems to me like a fire hazard that should be recalled in all fords. It leaks when parked. And overheats if the AC is in use. The leak was out of nowhere and suddenly. The fuel sensor is also weak. *tt
Throttlebody p2111 code. Loss of engine power. Not covered by factory service bulletin 13n03. Why not?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the fuel delivery module was cracked and fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle. Causeway ford lincoln (375 nj-72, stafford township, nj 08050, (609) 597-8083) confirmed the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The dealer was currently repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 78,000.
"takata recall" odor problem when accelerating. My child was diagnose being on the spectrum. Might be because of the carbon monoxide who knows. There is also a leak on both rear seat belts my kids always get dretched with water running down their car seat and clothes. Catching colds and pneumonia. So frustrating
Vehicle experiencing intermittent engine shut off under all driving conditons which exhibits a serious and dangerous situation when the vehicle abrubtly loses total power while driving. This has recently been an issue in the past two weeks while my wife and kids were driving on the freeway at 70 MPH in traffic. Vehicle started back up once the ignition was turned completely off and waited a few minutes to start the vehicle back up. This scenario occurred on the freeway, in town driving and while stopped at traffic light. Contacted local ford dealership and all they said was to bring it in. I had a mechanic check it out and he was unable to retrieve any engine codes while running an ecu scan. There are several complaints noted online with other ford explorer owners who have attributed it to a "terrain management" fault. This is the same diagnosis my local mechanic came up with. This results in the engine control module to receive a throttle position in the wide open indication causing the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle is currently being operated in oahu, hawaii. I am currently deployed to the middle east so I am very concerned for the safety of my family while this is the only mode of transportation available to them.
Pursuant to the federal safety agency investigation # ea 17-002 opened on 7/27/17, I am experiencing the periodic exhaust odors in my vehicle detailed in that report. All relevant recalls have been performed, which have not fixed the problem.
I attempted to slow the vehicle, preparing to stop. I was traveling between 65/70 MPH. When pressing on the breaks the vehicle did not slow down. I pumped the breaks. The cars in front of me where at a stop and getting closer very quickly. I pushed as hard as I could on the break and then tried to push on the emergency break located on the floor. It only kicked back. Seconds later I had a direct impact with the vehicle in front of me. Airbag deployed! There are no skid marks on the road! The vehicle would not stop!!!
Fuel leaking from under car near gas tank.
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