Vehicle Report

2013 Ford Explorer

Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)

VIN 1FM5K8GT2DGC43378
SUV All Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
2013 Ford Explorer front view
2013
Year
Ford
Make
Explorer
Model
$40,780
MSRP

Safety Recalls

12 open campaigns
24V031000 2024-01-19
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on mod...

21V746000 2021-09-22
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Fix: Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link...

21V537000 2021-07-15
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minne...

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of...

20V675000 2021-03-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Th...

19V435000 2019-06-10
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free...

17E048000 2017-08-28
WHEELS:HUB

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearing...

Fix: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for th...

15V812000 2015-12-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delive...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-86...

15V171000 2015-03-24
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owne...

14V286000 2014-05-29
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the ele...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor...

13V270000 2013-06-26
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door op...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
3.5L V6
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
24 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
350 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
350 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
0–60 mph
4.34 s
City / Highway
16 / 22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Fuel tank
18.6 gal
Range (combined)
298 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
197 in
Width
78 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Curb weight
4,859 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Seats
7
Doors
5

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights Front seatbelt pretensioners Front, rear and third row head airbags Post-collision safety system Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
Convenience
2 one-touch power windows Digital keypad power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2013 Ford Explorer rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ unlimited mi.

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