2014 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- notified failure · 7 records
- exhaust odor · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.
ODI 11195553
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal exhaust odor. The failure occurred without warning. Henrtrich ford lincoln ([redacted], milford, de) was contacted, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two other occasions where a co2 service campaign was performed and the cabin air filter was replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11072736
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal odor without warning. The vehicle was taken to ray schultens ford (2400 w 6th st, the dalles, or) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to cracks in the headlamp assemblies. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed adhesive added to the opening of the headlamp assemblies. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 11105168
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
ODI 10950176
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (auto-nation ford in del ray beach) on four occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a tsb warranty repair to remedy the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 10992455
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. When the engine was running, an exhaust odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact suggested that the vehicle may be included in nhtsa action number pe16008. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an exhaust leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
ODI 10939495
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive the contact referenced nhtsa action number: pe16008 (engine and engine cooling, structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.…
ODI 10945660
Exhaust System
2014 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to exhaust fumes inside of vehicle while driving. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle seemed to pull exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. Several attempts have been made to repair the vehicle at the owner's expense. The tail end of the exhaust apparatus was replaced in order to force gas down and away from the vehicle. This seemed to successfully repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 10971349
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bruce walters ford located at 302 s mayo trail, pikeville, ky where it was diagnosed that the vehicle emitted exhaust fumes into the cabin. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 11024766
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, there was an odor of exhaust fumes/carbon monoxide coming through the vents in the vehicle. The driver became drowsy while driving. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that the exhaust odor remained permanently in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to all star ford ([redacted], pittsburg, ca 94565) where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11024512
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving various speeds or when the air conditioner was activated in recirculation mode, the contact noticed exhaust fumes in the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 16,000.
ODI 10882892
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, the contact smelled an abnormal scent inside the vehicle from the exhaust. The engine rpms reached 3,500. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. During the first repair, the entire seal on the rear hatch door and drain was repaired. During the second repair, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact…
ODI 10659295
Exhaust System
Upon hard acceleration my 2014 ford explorer has exhaust fumes enter into the vehicle. I tested with both the ac on recirc and recirc off and it happens either way. I have already had the vehicle in the ford shop with this problem and a tsb was performed with no improvements. *js
ODI 10669298
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
When driving my 2014 ford explorer at any speed and on any terrain, the exhaust fumes enter into the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is extreme, causes headaches, nausea, and tends to burn my eyes as well as my granddaughter, who is with me most of the time. Because there have not been enough people complain of this problem, and because ford has not recognized that there is a problem, my dealer was not going to…
ODI 10608596
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air conditioning vents. The exhaust fumes were the strongest at 60 mph or higher. The contact had to reduce the vehicle's speed and open all of the windows in order to release the fumes. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10617594
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the exhaust system failed causing the fumes to penetrate through the vents while the defrost system or the heather was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The dealer advised that the exhaust system lining and valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10990543