Complaint 2177238
2013 FORD EXPLORER • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • incident Feb 10, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2177238
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Model Year
- 2013
- Component
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Incident Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Date Received
- Feb 16, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Owner Narrative
I am filing a safety complaint for my 2013 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ). There is a strong raw fuel smell inside the cabin, which is a severe fire hazard. This model has a history of cracked fuel delivery modules. Additionally, my vehicle has open recalls for the Rear Suspension Toe Link (19V435/20V675) and the A-Pillar Exterior Trim (24V031). Despite these critical safety issues, the dealer (Midland Ford) claims they see no open recalls and refuses to inspect the fuel leak without a diagnostic fee. I am concerned about a potential fire and the risk of a suspension failure while driving." INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.