2013 Ford Explorer Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2013 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 2,237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle steering wheel has become increasingly hard to turn. When I try to turn the steering wheel, it feels like the steering wheel becomes stuck in that turned position almost causing me to hit things. Vehicle drives like it has manual steering and not power steering. No warning lights so far on dash. Issues happen during driving on highways and city streets.”
NHTSA complaint #11388449, filed 2021-01, 139,000 miles“After an all day event, I got into the car, started it as usual, but the power steering would not work. There was a warning on the dash, so I took it to a local mechanic. He hooked it up to the computer, and did a scan, which showed several codes related to power steering issue. I do recall on the drive to the event, my navigation went out, with a warning that sd nav card is not working, and my phone would not connect to the system via the cable. Mechanic reset the code to test it out. This has activated the power steering, radio, and even the back up camera. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268009, filed 2019-10, 156,000 miles“When shifting to reverse from park while stationary, the back-up camera does not always activate/come on screen. When such instances occur, after repeated re-shifts, a message displays to take the vehicle to the dealership. I consider this to be a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11373889, filed 2020-11, 120,000 miles“Rear camera keeps shutting off intermittently during reversing and will not come back on until you take it out of reverse and back this happens both at a stand still and in reverse motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11389996, filed 2021-01, 165,000 miles“I bought this car 2020 an spoke to them about this popping noise when I turn my steering wheel, well the other I had it repair thinking it was struts an springs but to fine out it was the rack and pinion bushing they had to have this knowledge. Then my backup camera went out it's because there to large structural issues at each rear hang that seems to be body putty in so they act sold this car without a full inspection I don't think so it has structural damage at the time of me purchasing it.”
NHTSA complaint #11466401, filed 2022-05Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 | 23 | 8% |
| 2021 | 36 | 8% |
| 2020 | 104 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 147 | 8% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 38 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Explorer
836 complaintsBody and structure
439 complaintsOther or unknown
351 complaintsEngine
225 complaintsElectrical system
163 complaintsFuel system
153 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
119 complaintsSuspension
79 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsElectronic stability control
45 complaintsBrakes
40 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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