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2013 Ford Explorer Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2013 Ford Explorer A/C Fan Speed Changing Constantly

    The Ford Explorer with automatic climate control may have a problem with frequent fan speed changes when using the heater or air conditioner. Normally, the fan speed changes only to maintain a selected temperature, but when the fan speed changes frequently and needlessly, there is an issue with the fan speed control unit.

    The fan speed control unit, sometimes erroneously called the blower motor resister, regulates the speed for the blower motor in order to maintain the temperature set by the driver. When it fails, the fan will run at random settings, and the climate control will be inaccurate.

    Note: this does not affect the temperature of the air that comes from the vents, it affects the amount of air that comes from the vents.

    The repair is simple, and quick. The control unit is located behind the glove box in most models, and removal and installation takes only minutes.

    Also note: this only applies to vehicles with single or dual automatic climate control.

  • 2013 Ford Explorer Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken Heater Blend Door

    A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the HVAC system to stop working. A clicking sound from the dash area would commonly indicate an actuator fault. If the heater gets stuck on the hottest setting, the heater blend door may be broken requiring replacement of the heater box to repair the issue.

  • 2013 Ford Explorer Exhaust Manifolds Can Crack and Cause Leak

    A ticking noise may develop from the engine due to a cracked exhaust manifold . Damaged exhaust manifolds will require replacement to correct this issue.

  • 2013 Ford Explorer Dry Excluder Seals May Cause Squealing in Front Wheels Under 30 MPH

    4wd vehicles may develop a squealing noise coming from the front wheels when driving below 30 mph. This is generally caused by dry excluder seals, lubricating the seals will commonly correct this concern.

2013 Ford Explorer Questions and Answers

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  • Ford Explorer Code P0229 Power-train

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 2.0L, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0200-p0299, p0229

    I was trying to find some information on this code, I have no drivability issues. I took a look at some live data and noticed that the long term fuel trim was around 16% and short term was ..

  • Ford Explorer Terrain Management System Light

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 9, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    What are the causes for a Terrain Management Fault, Service Advance Trac; TMS know is not illuminated; Stuck in the Snow without 4-wheel drive? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Ford Explorer Popping Noise

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    I just had my brakes and rotors replaced on front and back and had four new tires put on. As we were driving down the road we heard a loud pop on the left side and the car shook. We figured the pa..

  • Ford Explorer Headliner Removal

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 3.5L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to interior, headliner, replace-remove

    I am doing an SPL competition build in my vehicle listed above XLT. Does anyone know how to go about doing the Big 3 upgrade? The positive power terminal is like nothing I have ever seen before. Sec..

  • Ford Explorer Catalytic Converter Location

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 159, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    Need to know how many I have and where are they located. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 AT 10:09 AM ..

  • Ford Explorer Clunking When Turning Steering Wheel

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 3.5L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, noise

    My vehicle has about 120,000 miles on it. In the last week or so, it has developed an issue where it makes a "clunk" noise every time you turn the steering wheel. It makes the noise at regular in..

  • Ford Explorer How To Remove My Console Armrest Lid

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, V6, AUTOMATIC, 43, 215 MILES

    related to interior, center-console, replace-remove

    I need to recover my armrest can you help me remove it? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 AT 12:08 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Moon Roof Not Working Properly

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 0.9L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to body, sunroof, open

    Moonroof won’t tilt or open. Sunshade works fine. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 9:08 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Moon Roof Not Functioning Properly And Leaking

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to body, sunroof, leak

    I smelled it first, mold. I pulled out the headliner and the moon roof is leaking from two spots on the frame assembly. The roof would not open when tried, but the shade would open (but not close)..

  • Ford Explorer OBD2 Code P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below...

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 3.5L, V6, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0430

    Please explain to me what might be the reason for the "Check Engine" light. Thanks! -FREEZE FRAME DATA- (from ODB2 scanner) Fuel System 1 Closed Loop Calculated LOAD 34.5% ..

  • Ford Explorer Sunroof Initialization Not Working

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 65, 000 MILES

    related to body, sunroof, not-working

    I followed all of the instruction to diagnose a failed sunroof and ultimately replaced the motor. I then followed the steps to re-initialize it which appeared to work as described, however the ini..

  • Ford Explorer Sunroof Stuck In The Tilt Position

    2013 FORD EXPLORER, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to body, sunroof, stuck

    I have replaced the sunroof motor and switch and the sunroof still is not working. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, July 27th, 2020 AT 8:31 AM ..

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