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2013 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 66 repairs.
2013 Ford Explorer transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Updated APIM firmware and replaced shifter and linkage for parking shift position issue |
| 66000 mi US $100 |
Experienced driveline jolts when accelerating. Dealer said the jolts were due to driveline slack at the hub. Added a shim kit due to a TSB about the problem. |
| 8000 mi | Transmission shifting erratically. |
| 62700 mi US $100 |
The electrical button on the shifter goes bad and will not register being in park. The shifter was replaced under my extended warranty. |
| 91000 mi US $130 |
Shifter button acting up again. When putting in park, would not always read in park, causing other issues. Shifter was replaced. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 22940 mi | Gear selector sensor not reporting that the vehicle was placed in park. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $570 |
Car wouldn't recognize when it was in Park, so it wouldn't fully shut off. Dealer replaced shifter assembly, 100% out of pocket expense. Well known problem among ford auto shifters. Really should be a recall issue, honestly. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $1200 |
Passenger side CV and axle assembly including inner bearing. |
| 48360 mi | Transfer case seal started leaking less than 2 weeks after car had its AC compressor replaced by the dealer. Covered by vehicle powertrain warranty. Cabin was filling with smoke as fluid dripped on the hot cat below the transfer case!!!!! |
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