2012 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle. The contact's six year old daughter constantly complained of severe headaches within fifteen minutes of being in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to john north ford (3002 us-50, emporia, ks 66801) where the contact was informed that there would be a charge for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11209759
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, there was an odor being emitted from the exhaust that caused the contact to feel nauseous and dizzy. The vehicle was taken to barber ford (640 e 8th st. Holland, michigan 49423) on three separate occasions to have the voluntary ford exhaust campaign completed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 11084196
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that the exhaust system failed and caused an odor to penetrate throughout the vehicle. The odor caused the contact to have nausea symptoms and headaches. The contact did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11012280
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving 72 mph, the contact turned on the heater. Approximately 15 minutes later, the contact became tired and sleepy. The contact rolled down the window and felt better approximately six minutes later. The contact experienced this issue several times within the past two years, mainly during the cooler months due to having the windows rolled up. The contact stated…
ODI 11064837
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had an exhaust odor in the vehicle constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI 10954910
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal odor through the vents when the air conditioner or heater was activated. The contact also noticed a loud noise coming from the area of the exhaust while fumes consumed the interior of the vehicle for years. The contact reported the failure to the manufacturer and they provided no odor testing as well as no specific recommendation to the…
ODI 10870424
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact smelled an exhaust odor coming from the vents. The contact believed that this was the result of the carbon monoxide issue in the news. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11012742