How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 88 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, which is 4% of the 2,234 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Ford Explorer?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for brakes on the 2013 Ford Explorer.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Explorer?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 66,000 miles.

Have brake issues on the 2013 Explorer caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no reported fires.

Is the 2013 Explorer's brake complaint rate high compared to other years?

At 4% of total complaints, the 2013 Explorer's brake share is close to nearby years like 2012 and 2014, and lower than the 14% share seen in 2010.

2013 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 88 brake complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, 4% of its 2,234 total complaints. These reports link to 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 66,000, and no related recall is listed for this component.

Brakes complaints: 88; 4% of 2,234
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden brake failure where pressing the pedal produced no stopping power, including one case at highway speed between 65 and 70 mph.
Some drivers describe the brake pedal being positioned too close to the accelerator, leading to pedal confusion during low-speed maneuvers.
Multiple reports describe metal-to-metal grinding noises from the brakes accompanied by caliper failure needing replacement.
A police fleet reported repeated front jounce brake hose failures across multiple 2013 Explorer Police Interceptor units.
Some owners report brakes locking up after routine service, with wheels and tires becoming extremely hot to the touch, sometimes after repeat visits for the same corrosion-related issue.

When 2013 Ford Explorer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2013, latest Jan 7, 2026.

88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q2 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201016 (14%)
201157 (5%)
201240 (5%)
201388 (4%)
201446 (3%)
201551 (3%)
201638 (2%)
201726 (2%)
201812 (2%)
20194 (1%)
202088 (7%)
202124 (6%)
202213 (5%)
20236 (6%)
20240 (0%)
202516 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Explorer have?: NHTSA lists 88 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, which is 4% of the 2,234 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Ford Explorer?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for brakes on the 2013 Ford Explorer.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Explorer?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 66,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2013 Explorer caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no reported fires.
Is the 2013 Explorer's brake complaint rate high compared to other years?: At 4% of total complaints, the 2013 Explorer's brake share is close to nearby years like 2012 and 2014, and lower than the 14% share seen in 2010.