2013 FORD EXPLORER Electrical System Problems
152 NHTSA complaints on file
All Electrical System Complaints — Page 4
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS GONE "OFF ROUTE" WHILE DRIVING TO A DESTINATION. OFF ROUTE MEANS THE GPS IS STILL DISPLAYED BUT THE MARKER IS MOVED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROUTE ON THE MAP. THIS INDICATES TO THE SYSTEM THAT IT IS "OFF ROUTE" AND STARTS DISPLAYING MESSAGES AND ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS. THIS IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS BETWEEN TRYING TO WATCH FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNS AND FOLLOW OR CORRECT THE RE-ROUTE. WHEN CONTACTING CORPORATE FORD, THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE; HOWEVER, WE ARE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO TO CORRECT IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT IS AFFECTING A NUMBER OF THEIR VEHICLES AND THEY DO NOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS SERIOUS ENOUGH TO WARRANT A FIX AT THIS TIME. *TR
AS I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A LIGHT, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN THE CAR. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT WAS BRIGHT YELLOW AND SAID ADVANCE TRAC FAILURE. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO CONTROL THE SUV AND IT TOOK EVERY OUNCE OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH IN ME TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. I BARELY AVOIDED A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER SUV AS I TURNED INTO THE LOT. I PULLED INTO THE BACK OF THE LOT AND PUT THE SUV IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. UPON TURNING IT BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. I WAS VERY SHOOK UP SINCE I HAD MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH ME AS WELL. I HOPE SOMEONE LOOKS INTO WHAT IS CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. MY BRAND NEW CAR IS AT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WHEN I DROPPED IT OFF...
Other 2013 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
795 complaints
Unknown Or Other
334 complaints
Engine
223 complaints
Structurebody
221 complaints
Structure
186 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
120 complaints
Power Train
118 complaints
Suspension
77 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
45 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
38 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
37 complaints
Service Brakes
31 complaints
Visibilitywiper
31 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
29 complaints
Exterior Lighting
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
22 complaints
Wheels
19 complaints
Air Bags
17 complaints
Seat Belts
17 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
16 complaints
Back Over Prevention
13 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
12 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
8 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Traction Control System
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
4 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Back Over Preventiondisplay Function
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Automatic Steering
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Lane Departure Sensing System Other
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearotheranchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionmounting Bracket
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Control Module
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint