How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 183 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Explorer, which is 8% of all 2,234 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Explorer electrical problems?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Explorer.

At what mileage do 2013 Explorer electrical problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,000 miles at the time these electrical failures were reported.

Are the 2013 Explorer's electrical issues dangerous?

Owner reports tied to this data include 2 fires and 3 injuries, though 0 crashes were recorded, and some cases involved dim headlights, camera failures, and infotainment glitches that could distract a driver.

How does 2013 compare to other Explorer years for electrical complaints?

The 183 complaints for 2013 represent 8% share, similar to 2011 and 2012 at 8% each, while 2020 stands out with 230 complaints and a 19% share.

2013 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 183 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, 8% of its 2,234 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 53,000 miles, and reports include 2 fires and 3 injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 183; 8% of 2,234
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 53,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlights reported as too dim to light the road properly, described as leaving half the windshield view dark, even after dealer adjustments.
Navigation system shown going "off route" mid-drive, with the map marker drifting and extra directions popping up as a distraction.
Push-button start system throwing a "no key detected" message and honking the horn while driving, reportedly tied to radio-frequency interference near the keys.
Backup camera failure paired with a low oil pressure warning light and a brief stall at low speed, traced by a dealer to backup camera wiring needing replacement.
MyTouch infotainment screen glitching repeatedly and going completely blank, taking the backup sensors and camera display down with it.
Owners report rodents chewing through under-hood wiring, with a dealer attributing the damage to soy-based wire insulation attracting rodents.

When 2013 Ford Explorer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2012, latest Aug 5, 2026.

183 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Explorer model year

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

201014 (12%)
201199 (8%)
201267 (8%)
2013183 (8%)
2014121 (7%)
2015105 (6%)
2016130 (5%)
201799 (6%)
201862 (8%)
201919 (6%)
2020230 (19%)
202151 (12%)
202242 (16%)
202314 (13%)
20242 (10%)
202523 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Ford Explorer have?: NHTSA lists 183 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Explorer, which is 8% of all 2,234 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Explorer electrical problems?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Explorer.
At what mileage do 2013 Explorer electrical problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,000 miles at the time these electrical failures were reported.
Are the 2013 Explorer's electrical issues dangerous?: Owner reports tied to this data include 2 fires and 3 injuries, though 0 crashes were recorded, and some cases involved dim headlights, camera failures, and infotainment glitches that could distract a driver.
How does 2013 compare to other Explorer years for electrical complaints?: The 183 complaints for 2013 represent 8% share, similar to 2011 and 2012 at 8% each, while 2020 stands out with 230 complaints and a 19% share.