2013 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 2,234 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 44 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 61 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, roof and pillarsJan 19, 2024
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.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearSep 22, 2021
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, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43.
Campaign 21V746000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 15, 2021
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, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearMar 12, 2021
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, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 10, 2019
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.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubAug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17E048000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineDec 2, 2015
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Campaign 15V812000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMar 24, 2015
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.
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.
Campaign 15V171000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMay 29, 2014
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 in a shut down of the power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
Campaign 14V286000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 26, 2013
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 deactivated position without notice.
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2013
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyMar 27, 2013
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 strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V109000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,234 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 5, 2017
THERE IS A CONSISTENT SMELL OF SULFUR OR GAS COMING INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE VENTS. I WAS LIGHT HEADED AND DIZZY WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED AND ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN. THIS WAS NOT JUST ONCE BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I SEARCHED FOR RECALLS AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY FORD EXPLORER FOR THIS ISSUES. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT I AM TO DO?
Engine, Apr 4, 2017
SINCE PURCHASING OUR FORD EXPLORER NEW EXHAUST FUMES FILL THE CABIN WHEN ACCELERATING (INCREASE IN RPM). AFTER LONG TRIPS CAUSES HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS. IT'S BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR 4 YEARS. WE HAVE HAD THE FORD SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS ISSUE PERFORMED AND PROBLEM REMAINS.
Engine, Apr 2, 2017
I HAVE BEEN EXPERINCING EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN I ACCELLARATE AT A HIGH R.P.M.
Exterior lighting, Apr 1, 2017
WE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT PIG TAIL TWICE AS IT MELTED TO THE BULB
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 31, 2017
WHILE DRIVING MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER DURING ACCELERATION I NOTICED THE SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. ABOUT THAT SAME TIME I STARTED TO FEEL DIZZY AND NAUSEOUS. I HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS MATTER IN THE PAST WITH NHTSA AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY FEED BACK FOR THIS MATTER.
Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2017
FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN GETTING A FOUL ORDER EMANATING FROM MY VEHICLE. I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CABIN AS WELL AS THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING. THE ODOR BECOMES STRONGER WITH LONGER ENGINE RUN TIMES OR HARSHER DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE ODOR DOES NOT SMELL LIKE OIL OR GAS. I CAN BEST DESCRIBE IT AS ACIDIC OR CHEMICAL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RESOLUTION. THE SERVICE ADVISOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE CAN SMELL THE ODOR AS WELL. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY COULD FIND NO SPECIFIC CAUSE FOR THE ISSUE. THE ACTION THEY TOOK WAS TO POWER WASH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE BELIEF THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A DEAD ANIMAL. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SMELL HAS NOT DISAPPEARED AFTER THAT DEALERSHIP ACTION. I AM OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT IT IS POSING A SAFETY RISK.
Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2017
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AS A USED CAR COMING OFF OF A LEASE AT A CERTIFIED FORD DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 31000 MILES. THE FACTORY WARRANTY ENDED 10/2016. I FIRST NOTICED THIS PROBLEM LATE 12/2016. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR IN THE PASSENGER CABIN DURING ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. THE ODOR IS MUCH STRONGER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY (I.E., IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT) AND IS VERY STRONG DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER HARD ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE EXHAUST ODOR IS ACTUALLY COMING THROUGH THE VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE EXHAUST ODOR OFTEN LEAVES ME FEELING SICK IF I DO NOT CRACK OPEN THE WINDOWS FOR FRESH AIR. I HAVE CALLED MY DEALERSHIP (MILLER FORD, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ) AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED HAVING PREVIOUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, SINCE MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THE COST OF THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED. I NOW HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS, ENDURING THESE EXHAUST FUMES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT MY HEALTH AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IF I WERE TO BECOME OVERWHELMED BY THE EXHAUST'S CO. I CANNOT AFFORD TO JUST STOP OPERATING THIS VEHICLE AND BUY ANOTHER.
Engine, Mar 28, 2017
'TAKATA RECALL' STRONG SMELL OF SULFUR,ENGINE OIL AND GASOLINE.
Structure, Mar 28, 2017
PAINT BUBLING AT HOOD FRONT EDGE
Other or unspecified, Mar 27, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING INSIDE CAB FILLS WITH FUMES. WAS FIXED ONCE TO NO SUCCESS.
Steering, Mar 27, 2017
VEHICLE HAS BECOME HARD TO STEER & TAKES EXTRA EFFORT. WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALER AS HAVING A FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT IN THE STEERING RACK. FORD SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE STEERING CAN COMPLETELY LOCK UP WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING IF STEERING RACK NOT REPLACED. STEERING RACK MUST BE REPLACED AT APPROX. COST OF $1500.
Structure, Mar 23, 2017
THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WINDSHIELD MOULDING FLEW OFF OF MY CAR WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY I BELIEVE- HEARD A SOUND BUT DID NOT REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED. THIS IS NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. THERE IS NOW DAMAGE TO THE SIDE DOOR WHERE IT HIT THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THEY HAVE SEEN HAPPEN BUT FORD HAS NOT DONE A RECALL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DANGER OF THIS PART FLYING OFF A CAR.
Structure, Mar 22, 2017
RECENTLY, ON THE HOOD OF MY CAR, THE PAINT HAS STARTED BUBBLING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD ISSED TSB ABOUT IT. I HAVE NOT CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HOOD AS THERE IS NO WAY TO REPAIR THESE AREAS.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE MODEL VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 20, 2017
FUEL ODOR WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND EXHAUST SMELLS WHILE DRIVING
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 18, 2017
WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND WITH 48 HOURS NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CABIN WHEN SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN.
Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2017
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2013 EXPLORER. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SLID INTO OUR STONE WALL AND COST US $250 AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY $1955,21. THAT WAS WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT WORKING ON THE EXPLORER. WE TOOK IT TO MONTROSE MOTORS IN MONTROSE, PA AND WERE TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RECEIVE A COMPUTER UPDATE. SUPPOSEDLY WITHOUT THAT UPDATE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS DISENGAGED. FOR THE COMPUTER TO BE UPDATED. FOR THE COMPUTER TO BE UPDATED IT COST US $37.10. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY FORD THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO OUR VEHICLE. THIS ACCIDENT MAY NOW MAKE US LOSE OUR ACCIDENT FREE DISCOUNT AND INCREASE OUR PREMIUMS ALSO, IMAGINE IF WE WERE DRIVING ON THE ROAD IN A SNOW STORM AND THOUGHT WE HAD 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND HURT OR KILLED SOMEONE OR OURSELVES. I REALLY THINK FORD WAS IRRESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE IF EXPLORER'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WE WERE GM BUYERS AND SWITCHED TO FORD, BUT I HAVE TO SAY I AM NOW DISAPPOINTED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING STRONG GASOLINE FUMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Structure, Mar 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD CLOSE AND LOCK THE DOORS; HOWEVER, THE OVERHEAD LIGHT AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINED ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT CLOSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CLOSE THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Engine, Mar 13, 2017
STRONG PROPANE GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2017
THE SULFUR/SITTING EGG SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BECOME SO STRONG THAT ITS WAS GIVING ME HEAD ACHES AND MAKING ME FEEL SICK THAT I HAD TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN AND TAKE A VERY BIG LOSS ON IT.
Structure, Mar 12, 2017
THE PAINT ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HOOD STARTED BUBBLING AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS. AFTER 3 YEARS THE PAINT STARTED COMING OFF. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 3 DIME SIZED SPOTS WHERE THE PAINT HAS COME OFF EXPOSING THE CORRODED METAL HOOD. IT APPEARS THE HOOD WAS NOT PROPERLY PREPPED BEFORE PAINT. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM ON FORD VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Other or unspecified, Mar 9, 2017
SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE CAR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING SITTING STILL. ON TWO OCCASIONS I HAD TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE I FELT TIRED AND SLEEPY. MOST OF THE TIME I CAN'T SMELL ANYTHING BUT MY EYES BURN AND I FEEL DIZZY AND LIGHTHEADED WHEN I GET OUT OF THE CAR AFTER DRIVING. I HAD SOMEONE CHECK THE EXHAUST MUFFLER ETC. DID NOT FINDS ANYTHING. I CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM THEY DID ADMIT THEY HAD HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. I AM TAKING IT IN NEXT WEEK TO CHECK IT OUT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 9, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO CABIN OF CAR ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING OR RUNNING A/C. CURRENTLY HAVE AN OPEN CASE WITH FORD BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO FIX THIS ISSUE AT THEIR EXPENSE. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE CARE AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT BE OUT OF MY POCKET TO DRIVE A SAFE VEHICLE. I HAVE TWO LITTLE KIDS WITH RESPIRATORY ISSUES AND NEED THIS ISSUE FIXED ASAP.
Structure, Mar 8, 2017
THE WINDSHIELD TRIM ON MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MARCH 4TH. THE NEXT DAY, THE RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE FLEW OFF AS WELL. NEITHER TIME WAS I HIT OR HIT ANYTHING. MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO THEIR EXPLORER, YET FORD TRIED TO CHARGE ME $700 FOR REPAIRS. I DO NOT BELIEVE I AM LIABLE FOR THIS AND I ALSO BELIEVE AN INCIDENT LIKE THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR HURT ANOTHER DRIVER IF THEY HAD BEEN BEHIND ME.