The service and repair manual for the 2013 Ford Explorer — 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 2,769 complaints · 90 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 850
- General Information 1,829
- Accessories & Equipment 3,928
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 601
- Body & Frame 1,369
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 367
- Restraints 322
- Drivelines & Axles 79
- Steering 223
- Electrical 2,827
- Suspension 233
- Engine Mechanical 527
- Transmission 534
- Engine Performance 2,625
- Front 350
- Rear 350
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Explorer
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 13V227000Ford 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,.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 13V109000Ford 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,.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages · 13V270000Ford 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 af.
- Structure — body › door · 15V171000Ford 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 in.
- Suspension — rear · 21V746000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, in.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V031000Ford 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.
- Suspension — rear · 21V537000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine,.
- Suspension — rear · 20V675000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, in.
- Suspension — rear · 19V435000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 explorer vehicles. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 15V812000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, explorer police utility, taurus, taurus police interceptor, flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles. i.
Owners have filed 2,769 complaints and Ford has issued 90 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 2.0L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2013 Explorer problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 Explorer, covering fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2013 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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