| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 91000 mi US $130 |
Rear air was [not] blowing cold. It was found that the A/C Compressor was leaking. Evacuated system, flushed system, replaced A/C compressor, replaced A/C condenser, refilled system. |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 14560 mi | Air conditioning compressor failed. To be replaced, part on back order. Compressor Clutch and pulley worn out causing clutch to smoke when AC on. Evac recharge AC system. Replaced AC compressor and AC lines O-rings at the compressor. |
| 19900 mi | Dead cell battery, battery replaced |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Noise while steering - Clock spring ordered but not yet replaced |
| 5200 mi | Door ajar light on |
2013 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55180 mi | Battery died under warranty. Shop I bought the battery from agreed to replace free of charge. Battery was 11 months old. But after jump starting the car just to get home and had the new battery delivered and installed. Upon starting there were multiple warning related to brake and traction control system. Shop does not want to claim responsibility. I was forced to buy an OBD2 cable and FORscan in an attempt to clear the faults but as of today 15/07/2018, fault lights are still on. |
| 1500 mi | Brand new vehicle and air conditioner was't cooling the vehicle appropriately. Dealer evaluated and determined below standard. Evacuated and recharged coolant. |
| 47740 mi C $100 |
AC compressor clutch disintegrated and was nowhere to be found in engine bay. AC compressor replaced using Ford Extended Warranty. $100 is for deductible. Car had less than 75000km when this occurred. Ford not sure why part failed. |
| 84100 mi US $800 |
The AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 42900 mi US $1800 |
Air conditioning compressor clutch seized |
| 58300 mi US $160 |
Dead battery |
| 72000 mi US $490 |
Wiring harness failure, caused an erroneous battery warning light. |
| 77000 mi US $1800 |
2nd air conditioner compressor replacement required ugh!!!!’ Also required a new condenser |
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