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.
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle is emitting carbon monoxide and other dangerous fumes into cabin while in operation
ODI 10790476
Unknown Or Other
When the vehicle makes an acceleration it creates a "gasoline like odor" inside de cabin of the ford explorer 2014. When the vehicle was left in a ford dealership for inspection they responded by saying that a plastic component was inside the exhaust system. The problem persisted after the supposed problem was found. The problems occurs when the vehicle is in motion.
ODI 10904471
Unknown Or Other
Foul smelling exhaust fumes enter cabin after acceleration. Often happens when going up hill or entering the interstate. It seems to be worse when cabin ac is on re circulation. Has also happened when passing another vehicle. Very noticeable during summer month when ac is needed. Has happened numerous times
ODI 10883111
Unknown Or Other
Strong gaseous odor in and around the vehicle from time to time, similar to many other reports found in online articles. Smells like something in the emissions is getting into the vehicle, and can be smelled when following the vehicle, too. Odor is noticeable randomly, sometimes when in motion, sometimes once the vehicle is started, and sometimes when it is stationary. This has been occurring in this 2014 explorer…
ODI 10956382
Unknown Or Other
Gas fumes entering cabin when accelerate on the gas. Leaves an odor. Have taken it to dealer but can't find the problem. It still does it
ODI 10954807
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
My explorer has an intermittent airbag light that comes on and goes off. I've taken it into the dealer and they never find anything wrong; but the issue persists. I'm concerned an airbag may inflate incorrectly or not at all in an emergency.
ODI 11035878
Unknown Or Other
Experience exhaust fumes in the cabin when the a/c is on and you accelerate, specifically when entering a freeway on an "on ramp". We have had this looked into on 3 separate occasions by ford dealers. The vehicle has been sealed and tested with smoke and the exhaust has been replaced and we are still experiencing the problem. The cabin fills with exhaust fumes and you have to roll down the window in order to get rid…
ODI 11011584
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my vehicle used in 2016. After a month i noticed a very strong smell of propane. I have since taken it to 2 shops, one which specializes in fords, and neither have ever heard if the problem occurring in other fords nor did they find any issues with the exhaust. The odor is overwhelming. Today a friend sent me the link from a story on this issue that cbs had run yesterday. I'm glad to know that this is…
ODI 10954854
Unknown Or Other
Recently, my wife and i noticed an exhaust smell in the cabin of our 2014 ford explorer (8k miles) when we accelerated onto highways. We brought the vehicle to ford and they told us there was a bulletin out on the exhaust issue. The explorer loaner they gave us had the problem worse than ours so i asked for something different to drive. When we got the explorer back, i still noticed the problem and brought it back…
ODI 10717754
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Smell exhaust in cabin under acceleration with hvac system on especially in recirculate mode. Vehicle has been to dealership 5 times with the current service bulletins performed and can still smell exhaust in the cabin. The vehicle was under warranty when first reported and the issue not resolved and ford says that's all they can do.
ODI 11065910
Unknown Or Other
2014 ford explorer purchased used from ford dealership, when you accelerate to get on highway or go around a slower driver there is a strong smell that come into the passenger cabin, i assume from the a/c vents. Dealership told me it was an issue they could fix & had my auto for 3 days & it is not solved. Also told me to only run my a/c on re cert as not to pull in outside exhaust fumes from passing autos. This is…
ODI 10881927
Unknown Or Other
Since the explorer was purchased new in 2014, we have experienced strong exhaust fumes in the cabin area after acceleration in excess of 3000 rpms. Over a year ago, during a routine service visit to a ford dealership, the technician advised us that ford was recommending a solution involving placing "patches" om the exhaust system. We agreed for the procedure to be done and after that did not experience the problem…
ODI 11115182
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was purchased in jan 2014....within a short time, i noticed a strong exhaust smell when rapidly accelerating (@ 3500+ rpm). I ensured the outside air vents were closed, but the odor persisted during acceleration. Since the vehicle was driven mostly in town, i didn't pay much attention. In feb 2015, i was diagnosed with throat & lymph node cancer in the neck. Treatment consisting of surgery, radiation and…
ODI 11011537
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When you accelerate at higher speeds ie on the freeway the car is filled with exhaust smell.
ODI 11289972
Unknown Or Other
Awful odor coming into the car - smells like exhaust or something rotten. I get terrible headaches and will get sleepy while driving. Found myself bobbing my head almost falling asleep. The headaches will last after i stop driving the car. Been going on for close to 2 years. Mainly happens on highway driving (which i drive 270 everyday to work).
ODI 11022302
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I recently read an article in the sfgate.com regarding complaints to the nhtsa associated to the ford explorer and fume smells coming from the engine and/or exhaust into the cab of the car creating a hazard type situation for the drivers. I would also like to file a complaint to be added to the other existing complaints with the nhsta regarding this issue. I purchased a new 2014 ford explorer from the hansel ford…
ODI 10882719
Unknown Or Other
After higher throttle use for acceleration, there is noticable exhaust odor in the cabin. This dissipates after a few minutes of normal driving and venting with the windows down. City or highway speeds. Noticed after purchasing vehicle 12/2014. Personal research has found that ford's tsb's have not solved the issue for people having the tsb work done.
ODI 11011754
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Sometimes when driving the vehicle, i smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle cabin. This occurs randomly. I notice it more frequently when accelerating between speeds upwards of, and above 45/50 mph and mostly on the highways. The vehicle is serviced regularly as per ford's recommendation by the same dealer where it was bought in november 2013 with 0 miles on it. This has been ongoing since the vehicle was bought.
ODI 10954148
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell coming in thru ac/heater system especially when excellerating or just driving normal. It always happens when ac/ heater is not on. The ford dealer has tried 3 x to fix for me and even contacted fords main office for complaints or issues the locals can't figure out or fix but got know i out on his to rectify issue. I noticed it after first buying car 11/2014 but thought it was just coming from car in…
ODI 10882681
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust emissions leaking into cabin in motion
ODI 10995575
Unknown Or Other
CARBON MONOXIDE SMELL WHEN ACCELERATING.
ODI 11057108
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle is emitting carbon monoxide and other dangerous fumes into cabin after acceleration. Causing my asthma to flair. My wife and kids have headach when in car with me. I been having breathing issue since i purchased the car.
ODI 10807664
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2014 ford explorer sport and whenever the vehicle accelerates it severely pulls to the left. The vehicle with track straight until you step on the gas and it pulls severely to the left requiring me to compensate by while driving. I advised the dealership on 10-8-14, 10-18-14, 12-4-14, on a march oil change with ford, 1-7-15 and 5-18-15.the dealerships initially denied the car had any issues that were…
ODI 10722116
Engine · Unknown Or Other
A few months after purchasing our 2014 explorer, we noticed an exhaust/sulfur order in the passenger compartment following a medium acceleration entering an interstate highway. We reported the odor to the dealership and turned the vehicle in for repair. Dealership was unable to recreate the order so nothing was done. A few months later, under similar circumstances, the odor returned. Once again, we turned the…
ODI 10758647
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes there is an exhaust type odor noticed in the vehicle when releasing the gas pedal after accelerating.
ODI 11034602