2014 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 226
- 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.
Among these 226 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 27 records
- carbon monoxide · 19 records
- smell exhaust · 15 records
- exhaust smell · 11 records
- strong exhaust · 11 records
- exhaust odor · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 75 |
| 1–30k mi | 66 |
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My 2014 ford explorer has not been motified and has had strong exhaust inside the car confirmed by a ford dealer for the second time since june. The first repair made by ford to "plug" the problem made it worse. They are not testing for leaks or carbon monoxide. The are referencing this as an odor. Given the risks how can it be ruled out if they are not testing for them? I am deeply concerned that ford's priority is…
ODI 11010604
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my used 2014 explorer a few days ago. I drove it from gainsville ga to my home in florida and had a headache upon arrival at my home. When i drive more than a few minutes of driving my car i get headaches. I can smell exhaust in it certain times. I will be taking it to the dealership to have it checked out.
ODI 11006255
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
A heavy propane smell happens in my car when i have the max ac and rec air on.. I just got thie car 5 months ago.. I called ford they said "sorry " this is not a recall .. And we have never heard of this issue even when i researched and it is a issue.. They tole me it would cost me to have them look at it and cost for any parts needed..
ODI 11005865
Engine · Unknown Or Other
First long trip in my suv. Most of my driving is city driving to and from work. While traveling with the family on our vacation, we all noticed after acceleration (passing cars or up inclines) the car smelled like sulfur or a waste treatment plant (other clever words used by my daughters). This was all highway (two lane up to four lane) travel. Approximately [redacted]. With the frequency of the problem on this…
ODI 11011304
Unknown Or Other
On 7 and 14 july i experienced a sulfur odor in my cabin and felt light headed. Ford has still not fixed this issue after at least 6 complaints. Sulfur odor says it is an exhaust leak prior to the catalytic converter, getting into the passenger cabin. Please help before it kills me!
ODI 11005849
Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST ODOR UNDER ACCELERATION, REGULARLY
ODI 11057918
Unknown Or Other
The ford explorer 2014 has a defect in which the "terrain management " signal/message would randomly appear and practically immobilize the car. Once the signal was present, the vehicle would slow down to a 5-10 mph mode. It would eventually reset itself after 24 hours or so. This is very dangerous due to the fact that if this were to take place in the middle of a very busy intersection or a highway, an accident…
ODI 11003276
Unknown Or Other
Very bad exhaust smell in the cab of 2014 ford explorer xlt during acceleration.
ODI 11011547
Unknown Or Other
Had bad smell in explorer while driving to vacation destination. Had not noticed this previously but since then have noticed it several times. I need to drive with windows open or cannot stand the smell. This happens mostly on driving highways
ODI 11011336
Unknown Or Other
This car was purchased new by me in 2014. In (roughly) early 2017, my wife--the primary driver--complained about exhaust odor inside the car, especially at idle. In may she took it to the dealership we purchased it from and they explained the nature of the problem and that ford had not yet committed to doing anything about it. They also confirmed they noticed the smell as well. We elected to get the prescribed…
ODI 11012620
Unknown Or Other
Basically i am having issues with the exhaust. At different times i have a strong exhaust smell in the vehicle i went to the dealer and they programmed it to blow outside air but i can still smell the fumes
ODI 11064974
Unknown Or Other
I have had problems for three years with carbon monoxide fumes in the cabin of the car every time you excellerate. It causes headaches and nausea. They have made attempts in may of this year to fix the problem, but they could not solve the problem. I am afraid of having a wreck and i am now becoming afraid of driving the car anywhere except on straight roads. It has gotten worse the last two years, but it has been a…
ODI 11011438
Unknown Or Other
During acceleration, there is a burnt/exhaust odor entering the passenger cabin. I have taken it in to my ford dealer several times, but they can't seem to fix the problem even when they follow the tsb. It is makes feel me ill and i am afraid to drive the vehicle.
ODI 11011487
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes entering the cabin. When quickly accelerating the smell of exhaust fumes fills the cabin. I'm not sure if there is an issue with exhaust manifold or headers but i would imagine the problem is in the engine compartment since the smells comes through the a/c vents. This has me and my family worried of carbon monoxide poisoning.
ODI 11012481
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Fumes in the car and even after taking it to the dealership it still has not fixxed the issue they have put new rear vents in and added more under coating
ODI 11022371
Unknown Or Other
Fume smell in the cabin. Smells like the exhaust is coming into the vehicle. Happens when the vehicle is moving or stationary.
ODI 11011201
Unknown Or Other
10 year old son in hospital with elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Blood work showed a level of 2. This was after traveling for 1 hour in the third row seat of the car.
ODI 10981467
Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust odor in cab while driving + there is a recall on this car 16s18 replace both tear toe links
ODI 11013827
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes enter the cabins from vents while the explorer is operating at full throttle, such as when going uphill or merging onto freeways.
ODI 10995265
Unknown Or Other
Have a 2014 ford explorer and it smells bad from exhaust and sometimes even in the cabin. If i am driving it for longer than an hour or so, it even make me dizzy. When i took it to the ford dealership, i was told that it is not a recall and i have to pay $650.00 to fix it. I have 37,000 miles on it so they don't cover it in 36000 mile warranty either.
ODI 10992263
Unknown Or Other
We purchased a 2014 ford explorer in march 2017of this year. We took vehicle in for exhaust smells in april 2017. Ford service department explained vehicle was emitting carbon monoxide smells into the vehicle. Ford service department explained that the vehicle needed some "sealing" and that the exhaust was being circulated into the vehicle. Once sealed they explained that the issues had been fixed. July 2017 we…
ODI 11012171
Unknown Or Other
Fumes or gas smell coming out of car. Strong odor coming out from car after driving.
ODI 10970698
Unknown Or Other
There is an exhaust / propane smell entering the car. At times the smell is overpowering and has caused a nauseous feeling. Having taken the vehicle in to the dealership and had the 2012 and 2014 bulletin work completed, there has been no difference. Having purchased the vehicle 10 weeks ago from the dealership, i feel i own what may be the least family-friendly vehicle on the road. I have 4 and 8 year old daughters…
ODI 10968479
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating to merge onto the highway from an onramp, a daily event for me, a strong exhaust odor fills the cabin. It lingers a long time and i have to roll down the window to clear the air. It's not only annoying, i'm afraid there are health risks involved.
ODI 10960016
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes leaking into cabin causing family to breathe in fumes. It has happened since we bought the car new. If the vehicle ac is in recirculating mode and you accelerate, fumes fill the cabin for a short period of time. We always have to roll down the windows to let the fumes out. It happens essentially every time you drive the car . I called ford dealer and they said that there are no complaints they have…
ODI 10959757