2013 FORD EXPLORER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Ford Explorer has 10 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can fracture or seize while driving, causing a sudden loss of steering control and raising the risk of a crash. Multiple recalls address this same underlying issue, including a follow-up campaign for vehicles where an earlier repair did not fully resolve the problem. Some of these recalls apply only to vehicles originally sold or registered in states with harsh winter conditions, and certain filings only affect vehicles with a specific rear ball joint supplier. On the steering side, the electric power steering gear can lose its motor position sensor signal and shut down power assist, requiring significantly more effort to steer, particularly at low speeds. Two separate recalls cover the door hardware: a child safety lock cam can inadvertently disengage and allow a rear door to be opened from the inside, and an interior door handle return spring can unseat and leave the handle out of its stowed position, which can cause the door to unlatch in a side impact. The A-pillar interior trim clips may not be fully engaged, allowing the trim panel to detach and fall from the vehicle.