Three problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2013 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2013 Explorer.
Fully marked police patrol vehicle lost hydraulic brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Inspected and found right front brake line ruptured inside of protective sleeve causing brake fluid to leak out and hydraulic brakes to stop working. This is the 4th one we have had in a short amount of time. 1st on 5/15/2018, second on 1/15/2020, third on 2/10/2020, and now 4th on 3/17/2020. .
Fully marked police patrol vehicle lost hydraulic brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Inspected and found right front brake line ruptured inside of protective sleeve causing brake fluid to leak out and hydraulic brakes to stop working. This is the 3rd one we have had in a short amount of time. 1st on 5/15/2018, second on 1/15/2020, and third on 2/10/2020. So far the vehicles involved are 2013 police interceptor utilities. All have build dates between 4/19/2012 and 6/19/2012.
Vehicle lost hydraulic brakes. Found right front brake line ruptured inside of protective sleeve causing brake fluid to leak out and hydraulic brakes to stop working.