2014 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 15 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- carbon monoxide · 6 records
- exhaust smell · 6 records
- smell exhaust · 5 records
- strong exhaust · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
There is an overbearing almost intoxicating sulfur/rotten egg smell coming in the cabin of the car any time accelerating. I got this vehicle new in 2014 and it has been doing it since day one. At first i wrote it off as new car or possibly the turbo. But now after reading the thousands others with same problem i am extremely concerned for my family's well being. I have been driving my infant in this car for two…
ODI 10910224
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have seen many complaints about the fuel valve on ford vehicles with the capless fuel systems. I recently had a check engine light go on in my car for po456 which i took to the dealer to have them check it out because i have an extended warranty. Turns out that the fuel vapor valve has stuck open and needs to be replaced. Sadly this is an emissions issue and not covered under my warranty. I looked up online and…
ODI 10907649
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The vehicle was repaired according to technical service bulletins 12-12-4 and 14-0130, and nhtsa action number: pe16008 (fuel system). The contact smelled a fuel odor after the repairs. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10897740
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
We have a 2014 ford explorer that has a smell inside while accelerating. We have taken it to the dealer to have the problem corrected. Our concern is that exhaust has been coming into the vehicle. We aren't sure if the current solutions in place to fix the vehicle are enough. Well knowing and our family is getting sick from this current issue we just aren't sure what we're breathing inside the vehicle is safe. The…
ODI 10889250
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats
Bought my 2014 explorer brand new from koons ford and right off the bat, the driver seats started squeaking at about 5k miles. They replaced the lower lumbar bar, which fixed it for another 2k miles and the seat started squeaking again. I gave up on this issue after a few more attempts to get it fixed. Then about 6 months later, the lcd on my dash would stay on every now and then when i shut off and lock the car.…
ODI 10993363
Fuel/Propulsion System
Nasty exhaust smell entering the cabin when merging on the interstate, driving up a long hill, or passing vehicles. This occurs when having to accelerate quickly -- high rpms for extended periods. Smell appears to come from back to front and is difficult to get rid of. At first i thought it may be other vehicle's exhaust entering the cabin, however, after driving long periods in areas with no other vehicles around…
ODI 10782265
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
My grandson went off the road at 70mph into some pine trees and completle severed the passagens wheel off and windshield completle destroyes roof damage and body damage and no air bags deployed. I talke to a customer who also had a 2014 explorer that was involved in a collision and their air bags didn't deploy either .the damage to my vehicle was on the front and the side yet no airbage deployed. Something is wrong…
ODI 10760473
Fuel/Propulsion System
With rapid acceleration (getting on a highway) an odor comes into the vehicle. It used to have a more gasoline like smell, but we took the vehicle to the shop and they replaced a part. (not sure what part, but it was not under warranty.) we still have the smell but it is more chemically now. This happens every time we stomp on the gas. Mostly it occurs when getting on the highway, but does occur when we pull out…
ODI 11012740
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust smell in cabin. We experience a strong odor in the cabin when accelerating, typically while getting onto a highway or passing. It makes no difference if the windows are open or the ac is on. We don't drive this vehicle very much to date we have 28000 miles on it.
ODI 11011650
Fuel/Propulsion System
Smell exhaust fumes inside of suv at different times. Smell occurs when pushing on the gas. Car is in motion on any type of street or highway. Dealership recommend replacing the power transfer unit($1,800) no change. Still have smell
ODI 11064584
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Twice while driving (once accelerating to pull into traffic and once going up a mountain) an exhaust smell entered the cabin through the ac system and recirculating mode did not improve it. The vehicle was accelerating over 3500 rpms. I have tested this again and again and it happens every time under these conditions. I am very concerned as we just bought this vehicle a couple of months ago and have two young…
ODI 10653747
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong odor of exhaust fumes entering the cabin when accelerating. Very concerned with diver and passengers safety. This has been occurring since it was new. I took it to the dealer over a year ago and they performed a repair that did not resolve the issue. They then told me ford was working on a fix and someone would contact me. I have yet to be contact and very concerned with constant exposure to the exhaust…
ODI 10911219
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon acceleration the cabin smelled of exhaust fumes, it happens almost everyday and causes light headedness when driving. When getting up to speed on the highway the cabin fills with exhaust. *tr
ODI 10632027
Fuel/Propulsion System
When hard acceleration occurs, such as entering a freeway or going into passing gear to pass another vehicle, there is an extreme odor - very similar to rotten egg smell. This has occurred since the vehicle was ordered and purchased new. The vehicle was returned to the dealership for this problem, but after being on a waiting list for over 4 months, we were advised that there were no problems found. This vehicle was…
ODI 10778491
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On a recent vacation to the northwoods of wisconsin, our 2014 explorer xlt (4x4 v6) was releasing a nauseating smell into the cabin under heavy loads, high rpms, or rapid accelerations. The trip was about 6 hours of solid driving, and by the 3rd hour my wife and i had pounding headaches and felt unwell. We immediately turned off the ac and opened the windows as i was able to duplicate the smell on the open highway.…
ODI 10608498
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Each time after driving our ford explorer for a length of time with the air conditioning on, my wife and i begin to feel light headed, tired and sick. My wife is pregnant and we have severe concerns about the safety of driving our explorer due to the health risk of carbon monoxide leaking into the cabin. We are now aware of this problem with other explorers and are deeply concerned for our health and the health of…
ODI 10886037
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2014 explorer sport i encountered a few problems with this truck, when i step on the gas to enter on to the freeway it got confused and did not no what to do . Seems like it wanted to stall and then speed up violently. When i finally got up to speed it smelled like it farted, also my radio volume shuts off , i have to stop the car and turn it off , then start it and the volume comes back on. Bring…
ODI 10638250
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have had a problem since i got my leased 2014 explorer, when i hit the gas hard it would smell of exhaust fumes, at first i thought it was because it was new and would go away so i used to open the windows to let the smell out but it was quite bad so i had to pull away more slowly to avoid it or have a bad smell of fumes in the car, i would open the windows but its so hot in florida and it lets all the a/c out, my…
ODI 10811079
Fuel/Propulsion System
Soon after buying my 14 ford explorer i noticed a strong exhaust smell in the cabin. I figured it was from vehicles in front of me so ran recirculate, still smelled in some cases overwhelming exhaust fumes causing a burning sensation to my eyes, headaches, sometimes severe and nausea. This vehicle is my office as well as my transportation since i cover the mid atlantic for my job. I have been hospitalized a handful…
ODI 10641360
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
I get a foul odor in the cabin on hard acceleration. I took it to the dealer and they did a fix but it did not help.they say they don't know what to do, it smells like exhaust is entering the cabin. Help! Make ford fix this .car was purchase new and i notice the problem on the way home from the dealer. *tr
ODI 10639579
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
It was raining quite heavily all day and was raining when the misfire occurred. The vehicle would buck and jerk when i tried to accelerate. I had to pull over and restart the car and then finally the blinking engine went away. The engine on this car is a twin turbo 3.5l ecoboost. *js
ODI 10585780
Fuel/Propulsion System
For a little over a month my wife and i have been smelling gasoline periodically around the car. The last time i filled up i remember checking for a leak because the smell was so strong. That same night i was working around the vehicle and heard a sound coming from under the car. It was a significant amount of gasoline draining on top of the engine exhaust pipes and my driveway. It looked like the gas tank was…
ODI 10582884
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since i've owned my 2014 ford explorer for the past six months i get sulfur smelling exhaust fumes coming from the a/c vents when quickly accelerating even if the a/c is in recirc mode and even when the fuel tank is not full. It is definitely exhaust odors and not fuel odors. *tr
ODI 10641511
Fuel/Propulsion System
Sulfur or rotten egg smell while going up a hill when the vehicle has to downshift into a lower gear. Also when accelerating rapidly like on a on ramp to the interstate. I call a ford dealer and they acted like they had no clue of the problem. We ended up selling the vehicle and losing money and this was one of the reasons to sell. I have seen many more claims online about this and on social media and wanted to…
ODI 10955498