Auto loans: 2013 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 11 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 11
For sale
We do not have a 2013 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2013 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.9 L/100 km | 13.7 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 244 g/km | 280 g/km | 293 g/km | 303 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.12 | $18.45 | $19.38 | $19.84 |
2013 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,690 | $3,876 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2,237 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (841), structure (440) and unknown or other (345). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V031000 | 2024-01-19 | structure:body:roof and pillars | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach. |
| 21V746000 | 2021-09-22 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,... |
| 21V537000 | 2021-07-15 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,... |
| 20V675000 | 2021-03-12 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,... |
| 19V435000 | 2019-06-10 | suspension:rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
| 15V812000 | 2015-12-02 | fuel system, gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| 15V171000 | 2015-03-24 | structure:body:door | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
| 14V286000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting... |
| 13V270000 | 2013-06-26 | latches/locks/linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a... |
| 13V227000 | 2013-05-31 | fuel system, gasoline | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| 13V109000 | 2013-03-27 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2013 Ford Explorer for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2013 Ford Explorer for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2013 Ford Explorer, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 2,237 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, structure and unknown or other. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 6-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 10.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 31 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $16.12 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Size and space
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Explorer first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Explorer answers the big questions. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2013 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.12 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $161.20 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Questions first?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2013 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2013 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2013 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2013 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3224.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.