2014 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 35 records
- exhaust smell · 18 records
- carbon monoxide · 13 records
- strong exhaust · 10 records
- exhaust odor · 9 records
- smell exhaust · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 54 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, the 18-month old child, who was in a safety seat on the rear passenger seat, became unresponsive. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact called 911. The child was taken to the emergency room where the doctor ran several tests, but was unable to diagnose what happened to the child. The child recovered and was…
ODI 11052989
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Driving on highway approx 65 mph in rain. Sudden loss of power steering, message on dashboard indicating check charging system, then hill assist failure, then warning message that all accessory power was disabled to conserve power. Then all lights on dashboard lit up. Loss of power steering in rain on highway almost caused vehicle to lose control and be involved in multiple car accident. Serpentine belt was found to…
ODI 11051052
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the suv. Every time the accelerator is pressed for a acceleration that is fast a strong exhaust smell is noticed in the cabin of the suv. This is the same smell that comes from the exhaust pipes.
ODI 11042595
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This is a follow up to nhtsa id 11019920 filed 8/26/17. Exhaust odor, smells like sulfur, strong, pungent, coming through dahs board vents during sustained acceleration and shortly after. The problem is repeatable every time: put vent system in recirculation mode, sustained acceleration over 3,000 rpm, wait 5 seconds, strong sulfur odor comes through dash board vents. I am now experiencing headaches on a consistent…
1 injury
ODI 11035558
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust fumes in cabin when accelerating at higher speeds, especially when entering interstate and passing cars at higher speeds.
ODI 11040479
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2014 explorer has bad fume smells in the cabin when accelerating to pass vehicles. I have taken it to the dealer once to have it repaired but it still does it. I have also had a fume smell in my nose that is there when i am not in the car. I didn't know what it was and am scheduled for an mri but i have recently realized the car cabin smells the same as the smell in my nose.
ODI 11033849
Engine
When ever i exhilarate i can smell emissions in my cabin of my truck to the point that i have to open the windows or ill get dizzy and headaches. At low speeds and high speeds as well.
ODI 11034197
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the engine surged and caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. The failure was experienced several times. The driver was able to place the gear in neutral and maneuver to the side of the road to safely stop the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was provided case number: cas-13346113-c5w0t8. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11034228
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford explorer exhaust-leak. My 2014 ford explorer first exhibited a strong exhaust leak smells in the cabin about 18 months ago with approximately 18-20,000 miles. The smell was most noticeable after coming to a stop with the car at full operating temperature. Around town it never seems to be present. I took it to loveland ford and they installed a "kit" which seemed to stop the problem, however it has recently come…
ODI 11030807
Engine
I have a 2014 ford explorer with 89k miles. I recently brought it to the dealer for an the smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The smell comes at higher speeds (above 50 mph) and when the vehicle comes to a full stop. The vehicle must be at full operating temperature before you can smell the exhaust fumes. Currently the solution i received from the dealer is to replace the muffler and the dual air extractor.
ODI 11022864
Engine
When i accelerate up hill or to pass anyone the exhaust smell comes through my air conditioner. It smells like rotten eggs. When i first got the car i called the dealer and they told me it was just because the car was new and not to worry about it. But it makes me sick and dizzy sometimes while driving.
ODI 11022728
Engine
Piston rod broke and vehicle comes to an abrupt stop and loses power. This happened while driving on a highway.
ODI 11020387
Engine
Exhaust odor enters the cabin when under high acceleration when merging onto a freeway or under sustained, high rpm (above approximately 3,000 rpm) when traveling in mountainous freeways with sustained, uphill grade. I have noticed this occurrence more than six times since i purchased the vehicle 5 months ago (at the end of march 2017 with 25,000 miles). The odor smells like sulfur and fills the cabin to the extent…
ODI 11019920
Engine
Vehicle under hard acceleration and the air is on recirculate, the cabin fills up with exhaust.
ODI 11018979
Body · Engine · Power Train
I am writing to you in regards to physical illness that i have suffered as well as my passengers from my 2014 ford explorer police interceptor package. Starting back when i first purchased the vehicle at approximately 59,000 miles, i have experienced an exhaust odor in the cabin shortly after accelerating over 3,000rpms. This issue has been investigated at my local dealership twice, with the technician confirming…
ODI 11053333
Engine
EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE
ODI 11040817
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating, a strong odor comes from the air vents. The odor lingers and smells very strong, i believe this may be exhaust fumes, as it only happens during acceleration.
ODI 11013125
Engine
There is an exhaust smell of rotten eggs, burnt rubber, and sulfur that protrudes from the air vents into the cabin of the vehicle upon acceleration and a smaller amount of exhaust protrusion upon idle. Both city and highway driving are affected. The exhaust smell has caused some passenger nausea.
ODI 11011988
Engine · Tires
When the vehicle is running the exhaust can be smelled inside the cabin. This happens to a noticeable level when the vehicle is excelerated at a faster pace by pressing the gas pedal quickly to excelerate quickly. This has occurred multiple times and can be reproduced by fast exceleration. The consumer stated the rear left tire blew out. The passenger was injured.*js
1 injury
ODI 11011430
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Nausea, headache. Problems may be related to carbon monoxide issue's with vehicle's on-going investigation.
ODI 11011401
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Carbon minoxide entering the cabin. Exhaust fumes are entering the cabin.
ODI 11012738
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
Engine
Upon acceleration in passing gear there's a foul odor coming thru the air vents. It smells like an over heated hair dryer. It's bad enough that the windows need to be opened to let the odor out. My suv is in the shop for the 2nd time in a year with the same problem. Today's date is 07/02/2018
ODI 11105187
Engine
Purchased a 2014 ford explorer in february 2014, and within weeks of owning the vehicle i started to notice a foul smell entering the cabin immediately after acceleration. If acceleration occurs quickly, with a higher then normal rpm occurring, the smell becomes worse. On three separate occasions, i have taken the vehicle to mac haik ford in houston for repair. The first two visits were were non-productive, as the…
ODI 11011596
Engine
Exhaust fumes odor while driving is causing nausea and headaches to me and my wife making it unbearable and unsafe to drive. It started out only when we would turn on a/c but now its all the time.
ODI 11018630