#BCT2042 License Plate
2013 FORD Explorer
Tennessee, US
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Overview
The license plate number #BCT2042 belongs to a FORD Explorer (2013 model) and is registered in Tennessee as a multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv) manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #BCT2042 was first searched on LookupAPlate on September 23, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
FORD
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model
Explorer
Model Year
2013
Plant City
CHICAGO
Trim
XLT
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Chicago Assembly
Plant State
ILLINOIS
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3500.0
Displacement (CI)
213.58310433156
Displacement (L)
3.5
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
290
Other Engine Info
Ti-VCT
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Mechanical Brake
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Passenger Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
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Showing 11 recalls
SUSPENSION:REAR (19V435000)
Received on 10/06/2019
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
10/06/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V435000
WHEELS:HUB (17E048000)
Received on 28/08/2017
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
WHEELS:HUB
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
28/08/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17E048000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR (15V171000)
Received on 24/03/2015
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
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.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
24/03/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V171000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (15V812000)
Received on 02/12/2015
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
02/12/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V812000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (14V286000)
Received on 29/05/2014
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
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.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
NHTSAActionNumber
PE12017
ReportReceivedDate
29/05/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V286000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (13V109000)
Received on 27/03/2013
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
27/03/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V109000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (13V227000)
Received on 31/05/2013
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
31/05/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V227000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (13V270000)
Received on 26/06/2013
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
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.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
26/06/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V270000
SUSPENSION:REAR (21V537000)
Received on 15/07/2021
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter expected to be mailed in early September. 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. Ford issued owners an interim notification on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
15/07/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V537000
SUSPENSION:REAR (20V675000)
Received on 30/10/2020
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
30/10/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V675000
SUSPENSION:REAR (21V746000)
Received on 22/09/2021
Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
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. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is finalized. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43.
Summary
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.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
ModelYear
2013
Conequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
22/09/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V746000
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