Overview & Reviews
The 2013 Ford Explorer receives a new performance-oriented Sport trim level that features a turbocharged engine and sport-tuned suspension. All Explorers this year have a new front passenger knee airbag, while a heated steering wheel, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist are offered for the Limited trim level. The available xenon headlights now feature automatic high-beam control.
- Available fuel-efficient turbocharged four-cylinder.
- Abundant high-tech features
- Upscale cabin
- Excellent ride/handling balance
- Excellent crash test safety scores
- Feels bigger than it is behind the wheel
- MyFord Touch is slow to respond and can be difficult to use.
- Less third-row and cargo room than some rivals
User Reviews:
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Dont Drive At Night!!! - 2013 Ford Explorer
By carefulswede - February 3 - 5:01 pmI traded a Honda Pilot (2005) for the Explorer, and initially loved it! It rides well, handles well and is great on snow. Recurring problems with the parking brake freezing up and burning up pads is still an issue but the bigger gripe is lousy headlights. Unlike traditional headlights low beams that direct most of their light toward the right side of the road, these drop a mask that cuts off all light above a certain height, continuing to spread lower angle light across the front L to R. Cresting a hill you blind the oncoming drivers. Going into a dip, your forward view shortens radically. Road signs are often unreadable unless you use high beams. Terrible design!
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2013 Ford Explorer Limited - 2013 Ford Explorer
By 2013explorer - December 14 - 7:02 pmLove the Explorer. I am starting to dislike Ford. I have a rust spot on the rear lift gate and paint flaking off in the same area just on the other side of the license plate area. Ford refuses to repair because I have 52000 miles and the bumper to bumper warranty has expired. I would think an obvious defect in the paint process would be covered on a 2013 vehicle regardless of warranty status. Three service advisers at my local dealership all agree that Ford should fix this paint defect.
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I like my Explorer - 2013 Ford Explorer
By adam82 - May 16 - 3:52 pm18 months and 26,000 miles after buying new, I have not had any problems. I average 19 mpg in suburban Atlanta based on HWY and City driving combined. I tow a 3500 lb trailer a few times a year with ease. I am probably harder than average on my vehicles, though I do not abuse them. I regret buying the base model and wish I would have spent more $ for more fun features.
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Satisfied! - 2013 Ford Explorer
By danxthemann - February 27 - 12:59 amI have a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited and its great to drive! I really enjoy it! Sometimes I wish itd accelerate faster but that doesnt take away from how gorgeous and luxurious looking it is!! The interior quality is very luxurious and well done! A MAJOR upgrade from its older model. This is my second ford and they never seem to disappoint. I know longer drive my 07 BMW because Im enjoying this so much!
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Not The New Car Experience I expected - 2013 Ford Explorer
By chairmanb - June 21 - 4:54 pmI bought this fully loaded Explorer Limited through the Costco auto purchase program and picked it up at the Ford dealer in Helena, MT. Drove it home (about 200 miles) then made three trips to the airport. The "check engine light" went on after about 300 miles. I took it into Ford and they told me they needed to completely dismantle the transmission in order to replace the defective torque converter. This is a BRAND NEW CAR. I dont want t new tiorque3 converter, I want a new car and so far nothing from Ford. Buyer beware. This was a known issue and my new car is sitting at the dealer.
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Not a good car for babies - 2013 Ford Explorer
By twins10 - January 17 - 11:31 amFord Xlt v6 with leather and bench seat. Wife bought car while pregnant but before we had car seats. We had twins, so two car seats britax. With car seats install driver and passenger knees are against the dash. I am 6 ft, wife is 5 ft 10 in. Traded with mother-in-law for her 2013 gmc Acadia. Nice exterior lots of good comments Interior looks nice Sync system voice recognition is slow (as compared to my Hyundai genesis coupe) Leg room is poor with car seats Drive is more responsive a better than the Acadia
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On a different plane... - 2013 Ford Explorer
By keboss302 - December 30 - 9:39 pmHaving considered an Explorer Limited since the 2011 redesign, my wife and I are glad to have waited a couple of years for the Explorer Sport. Trading off a 2007 V8 Explorer XLT, the Sports Ecoboost V6 and Taurus SHO driving dynamics made us completely forget the V8. This is a fully modern, refined and fun-to-drive vehicle that exists on a completely different plane from the body-on-frame Explorers of yore. Its tight, solid, carefully constructed and (to our eyes) very handsome. The dual-panel glass roof, ambient lighting and Star Trek dash layout create an interesting and special interior environment, especially at night. It feels upscale for a Ford. And at nearly $49K, it should!
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No USB Modem Support - 2013 Ford Explorer
By milkcan - November 6 - 2:07 pmI just discovered that the Ford Sync in my 2013 doesnt support any USB Broadband Modems. This makes this Sync feature useless, and I cant setup my Ford as a HotSpot inside the vehicle. The only way is to Tether your phone, and pay ATT an additional monthly fee.
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Sync Issues - Ford cannot fix - 2013 Ford Explorer
By syncissues - September 27 - 3:45 pmWe go this car 4 months ago and in that time it has been back to the garage 8 times for them to try and fix the My Ford Touch/SYNC system. It still is not fixed and Ford dont know how to fix it. The car itself is lovely but if you want the SYNC system to work then dont buy this car. their solution to the navigation not working was to buy us a Garmin!!! no buy back, no switch out and no cash compensation - very dissappointed with Ford and their technology that doesnt work
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Best Value in safety, tech, style - 2013 Ford Explorer
By carfanpa - September 6 - 12:29 amMy previous car was a BMW 5 series. We wanted something utilitarian to support our lifestyle with two kids, visiting family, road trips to the mountains, beach etc. Minivan was out of the question. We could have spent $70K+ on a comparability equipped Benz GL or Audi Q7. We netted a fully loaded Explorer for $45K - a great value in my book. We have 5,000 miles on it over 6 month and its been positive. The car does not provide a thrilling drivers experience like the 5 series does, but thats not what you get this car for. We will put the $25k we saved over a benz/audi and put it towards a real drivers sports car as our other car.
