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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
EXHAUST FUMES IN INTERIOR.
ODI 10994370
Engine
Smell of exhaust fumes present in the cabin. All passengers complain of headaches, dizzyness, nausea, and lethargy. This occurs after driving with the windows up. Second owner of vehicle. Problem has existed since at least june 7th.
ODI 11012361
Engine
Exhaust fumes enter the vehicle when car accelerates. Happens more with harder acceleration. It happens regularly and
ODI 11011935
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
Engine
When quickly accelerating to highway speeds there is an burning/exhaust smell in the cabin. Does not matter if the a/c is on of off or whether its on outside air or recirculation.
ODI 10978942
Electrical System · Engine
When there is a heavy rain the serpentine belt squeals at various moments, for short periods of time. This has been going on since i purchased the vehicle in 2014 , but dealership said it was a known issue and there was nothing they could do about it. They said it was due to the belt getting wet and ford didn't know how to prevent it from happening, and that it occurs on other ford trucks too. My other issue has…
ODI 10978786
Engine
While driving vehicle, i noticed a very strong smell of propane or natural gas. When vehicle was stopped and idling, the same smell was detected outside the car. The next day, the vehicle smelled again while driving, only this time it smelled like rotten eggs.
ODI 10971533
Engine
We are getting exhaust fumes coming thru ac ducts while driving
ODI 11018989
Engine
Strong smell of exhaust fumes inside passenger compartment
ODI 10972002
Engine
Experiencing strong exhaust fumes inside cabin when running heat or ac. The smell is more prominent when vehicle is sitting stationary with engine running.
ODI 11031501
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
Engine
Experiencing exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment.
ODI 10990639
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Whenever i make a hard acceleration, there is a foul smell in the cabin. Smell is similar to rotten egg or bad catalytic converter. I normally always have the a/c on and in recirculate. I have noticed this ever since i bought the car new. Two dealerships had no answer and said they had not heard of any complaints.
ODI 10968849
Engine · Power Train
My car started off with a propane gas smell which would come and go. Then it turned into this sulfur odor. Which had gotten so bad that you could only drive the car if all the windows were down because the odor would make you sick. The car was in motion at all times. You could smell the odor with or without the heat on. Then at which point the odor never actually left the cabin of the vehicle. At which i would just…
ODI 10968839
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust smell inside cabin. I notice a bad exhaust odor in the cabin if i accelerate over 3,000 rpm.
ODI 10969076
Engine
My ford explorer has a bad exhaust odor in the cabin when hard accelerating and on cold morning even at idle it is impossible to notice the smell and it lingers in the cabin in tell you open a window. I can smell it anytime i get on the high way but there are times when i can smell a chemical type smell when stopped a lights.
ODI 10970767
Engine
Exhaust smell in cabin while hvac on and windows up. This is most noticeable while accelerating and after coming to a stop.
ODI 10957501
Engine
Anytime the ford explorer goes over 3000 rpms there's a strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the car. Paid to look at out of pocket at the dealership and was told the problem could not be reproduced.
ODI 10954849
Engine · Power Train
HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 O2 SENSORS AT 48,000 MILES.
ODI 10954146
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven on several occasions, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed with the rpm's above 3500. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 11013341
Engine
I purchased my used 2014 ford explorer sport in january 2017. It is in excellent condition, however i have discovered that my vehicle emits a sulphur "rotten egg" smell when i accelerate to a high speeds. After researching this issue, i found that it is a common problem with ford explorers between years 2013-2017 and may be an exhaust issue. I have a warranty on my vehicle, but noticed this is not covered part as…
ODI 11033207
Engine
Strong "natural gas" smell inside car while driving and very noticeable outside of car upon exiting interior. Can smell from inside my house when parked in garage. Started 1/26/17 with 63,200 miles on my suv. Took to ford for service on 1/30/17 and was told there were no emission problems and that it was due to my ptu which needed to be replaced along with ptu vent valve.
ODI 10955082
Engine
When the explorer is stopped or in park with the engine on and the heat on you can smell a sulfur/rotten egg smell inside the cabin. Looks to be a exhaust leak. I know this issue is already being investigated and have read up about the technical bulletins related to this issue and most reviews come back to say the bulletins did not fix the issue. This is a serious problem concerning the safety and health of my…
ODI 10944200
Engine
Strong exhaust odor can be smelled in the cabin shortly after starting the vehicle and while driving. This odor causes nausea and lightheadedness while in the vehicle. Driving with the windows open does help to dissipate the small but does not take it away completely.
ODI 11074406
Engine
Exhaust smell in passenger cabin after hard acleration!
ODI 11080133