Component Record

Ford Explorer 2013 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

153 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2013 Ford Explorer - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage153 complaints

153 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V109000Reported March 27, 2013 - 3,037 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,037 vehicles across all affected models.

13V227000Reported May 31, 2013 - 390,783 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 390,783 vehicles across all affected models.

15V812000Reported December 2, 2015 - 868 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 868 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering840 Vehicle Structure440 Unknown Or Other345 Engine293 Electrical System163 Power Train119

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.