2013 Ford Explorer: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 20, 2024 · Engine · 93,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and lost motive power. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who added transmission fluid and determined that the transmission 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 Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Engine · 160,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not accelerate above 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered a leak in the water pump. The contact called two dealers and was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle for the water pump and was given an estimate for repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Aug 20, 2017 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · TX

A yellow wrench comes on in the dash without any reason. Car experience complete loss of acceleration. Brakes are functional. Engine experience hesitation. Restarting the engine makes the problem go away. This is a very dangerous situation which happens randomly at highway speed.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Engine · 813 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. After attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact heard a whining noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine computer was flashed, but the failure continued. While driving, an egg like odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that the odor was due to a failed overflow jar for the radiator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 813.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle lost power. The vehicle also hesitated before accelerating. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · VA

Vapor canister purge valve inoperative at 72,000 miles causing a miss/ hesitation when vehicle was running. Light came on and a loss of power occurred while traveling on the interstate. Immediately drove the vehicle to the dealership and this was identified as the vapor canister purge valve. Ford decided this was not an emissions component and did not warranty the repair under their 80000 mile emissions warranty even though this is clearly defined as an emissions component by the epa.