41 problems related to paint 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.
Paint bubbling at edge of hood no damage to hood.
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.
Noticed that my paint is peeling and flaking on inside part of left rear drivers door right to bare metal awaiting to hear what Ford is going to do vechile still under full bumper to bumper warranty. Also same door not closing properly also being addressed.
The front hood paint has bubbled and peeled off the front edge. Appears to have bubbled in more places, now awaiting even more peeling. Obviously a paint defect. Although I will enter a date - it's been a constant defect. (speaking with other Ford Explorer owners - a common complaint. ) #2 also, for several years the car driver door sensor (?) light (hence the ceiling lights) stay on (although the ceiling eventually turns off while driving). This indication that the door is ajar / not closed is frequent and often and has been looked at by the Ford dealership in virginia several times - with no repair / fix. It is not constant but frequent.
Paint corrosion/bubbling on edge of aluminum hood. Ford will not honor the warranty. Cost to fix issue is approximately $500-$750. Clearly a manufacturing issue during paint process with thousands of complaints.
Recently traded a 2011 Ford Explorer for a 2013. The 2011 developed a corrosion problem with the seam on the front underside edge of the hood. We did not want our 12k mile car painted on so we traded it for a 2013 Ford Explorer we thoroughly inspected. 3 weeks and 300 miles later I opened the hood while cleaning the vehicle and the corrosion has already started causing paint to pop off the underside along the seam sealer. So far Ford has failed to take any action. Ford has a corrosion / paint issue with this model and other's with aluminum hoods.