2013 FORD EXPLORER Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2013 FORD EXPLORER
3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trims had fractured and had partially separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that cold air was entering the vehicle through the windshield, causing the interior of the windshield to become frozen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH during rainy weather conditions, the rain started to enter through the windshield. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), and driving at approximately 2 MPH, the rear-view camera image failed to remain operational. The contact stated that the "Rear-view camera Unavailable - See Dealer" and a yellow triangle with an exclamation point was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the backup camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility). The failure mileage was 70,693.
Other 2013 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
795 complaints
Unknown Or Other
334 complaints
Engine
223 complaints
Structurebody
221 complaints
Structure
186 complaints
Electrical System
152 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
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