Rust repair for a 2013 Ford Explorer
Rust repair for the 2013 Ford Explorer: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.4 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2013 Ford Explorer for rust repair
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
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.
Your 2013 Ford Explorer: the work
Searching for rust repair for the 2013 Ford Explorer? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
As a full-size SUV, it has more paint, glass and interior than a small car, so the work takes longer. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
What happens after you ask
A person reads your request and replies with the next step. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected.
Stay on the road
A rental by the day keeps you moving while your car is in. Choose a car from our fleet for the days the work takes. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Timing
Small repairs can take hours; paint and collision work can take days. Tell us the date you need the car back, and we say whether it is realistic.
A few things first
Ask any question you have before the work starts. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
Why prices differ
The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car. We price the job before we start, never after. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one.
After the work
Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior. Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint.
Ask us
A short request is all it takes to get a price for your car.
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Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2013 Ford Explorer
Can I rent a car while my 2013 Ford Explorer is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2013 Ford Explorer?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.