2015 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 269
- 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 269 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 20 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 40 records
- exhaust fumes · 26 records
- exhaust smell · 12 records
- exhaust odor · 9 records
- monoxide poisoning · 8 records
- smell exhaust · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 124 |
| 30–60k mi | 69 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust odor coming from climate control vents. While driving with the heater on, noticed that when we'd come to a stop a mild exhaust odor was coming from the heater vents. Passengers consisted of myself, two toddlers and pregnant wife. After an [redacted] my wife and i had headaches. Not sure the source of the headache.
ODI 11297320
Unknown Or Other
My vehicle will not start. It went to the dealer at new south ford in meridian ms and was there for over a month and it started at the dealer and when i came home we turn it off. The next morning, it started again but when i turned it off when i went to an appointment and came back a few hours later it would not start. The same thing it was doing before i took it to the ford service place. They replaced the battery,…
ODI 11278893
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
It's popping up low engine power and it will shut down everything from lights to blind spot detection. It just started doing this after running through a small water puddle.
ODI 11271190
Unknown Or Other
Since october 2019 i have had my car in 4 auto shops for a propane smell,, so strong it would make you feel sick driving. The 4th auto shop said it was the turbos leaking. We changed those. Now the smell is less but you can not sit in idle because it gets very strong. Mind you this car was a 1 owner before me, and i bought it used from a dealer june 2019. Drove only 4 months and now 4 months of not being able to…
ODI 11300011
Unknown Or Other
On march 16, 2018 i responded to liccardi ford of watchung nj to transition my leased 2015 ford explorer xlt to a purchase. With full knowledge that the vehicle was being used for uber rideshare, the dealership finance manager sold me a secure-net (houston tx) extended warranty for $2,723 knowing that the coverage and contract would be voided if the vehicle is used for rideshare. Attempts to cancel the policy with a…
ODI 11280655
Unknown Or Other
During acceleration with the air conditioner running, there is a smell of rotten eggs in the cabin. When it happens myself and others in the car will experience light headedness and headaches. Additionally, my partner experienced the headache and vomited on the side of the road due to the smell. It smells like exhaust fumes and rotten eggs, which is clearly from the exhaust. The fact that there hasn't been a recall…
1 injury
ODI 11252124
Unknown Or Other
The past two days i've become incredibly dizzy, nauseous and a very dull headache. I noticed i felt fine when i woke but during my commute i really started feeling ill and had a hard time with my eyes when i tried to focus on the bumper sticker on the car in front of me. I had very bad vertigo, which hasn't ever affected me prior to these past two days. My husband recalled reading a news story and when i looked it…
ODI 11244062
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust or emission system: currently dash board is displaying engine light which was diagnosed to code p420 for catalytic converter or oxygen sensor
ODI 11234330
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On 6/6/19 vehicle lost engine throttle power when "wrench" light indicator appeared on dashboard while driving on interstate (at least 65mph). Wrench noted terrain management system error. Engine did not shut off. Vibrated very badly when coming to stop. Happened again on 6/[redacted] driving approx 35mph. Both times stopped vehicle, turned off, and restarted and operated normally. Ford dealerships cannot determine…
ODI 11219435
Unknown Or Other
DOOR PANEL IS LIFTING. THIS SHOULD BE DEFECTIVE
ODI 11297259
Unknown Or Other
The interior driver door panel is splitting at seam and the yellow filler is now showing.
ODI 11218965
Unknown Or Other
I previously reported a positive case finding of carbon monoxide poisoning on 03/22/19 secondary to a large amount of exhaust type fumes entering my vehicle through the ventilation system upon accelerating from stopped position to acceleration to 70 on interstate with climate control on. On 03/26 /19 i again experienced the same occurrence prior to driving to ford dealership with vehicle in parked position in…
1 injury
ODI 11192320
Unknown Or Other
I have had ongoing issues with smelling an exhaust type smell upon accelerating my vehicle with an increase in rpm. Whenever this happens i roll down the window to avoid the fumes. I previously notified ford dealership in columbia mo by telephone shortly (2 months after purchase) regarding the exhaust fumes and was told not to worry levels were low enough not to cause a problem. 6 months later my father again took…
1 injury
ODI 11190974
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car was in motion in new york city, van wyck expressway service road. The car just shut off on 3/17/2019, 4:30 pm the dash board signaled powertrain, dealer states timing chain issue. Vehicle purchase used with 59,000 miles on february 2018. Check engine light was on since march 2018. Currently 82,600 miles. Been to the dealer several times for additional problems. I had to replace the battery headlights , heartng…
ODI 11194290
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
There are often issues with the radio and heating system. Radio turns on and off by itself and so does the heat and air conditioning. In addition, i have complained about something making me dizzy and nauseous in the vehicle. In informed the finance company regarding my inability to breath, for which i was hospitalized. I have been hospitalized on numerous occasions since the purchase of the vehicle and have…
ODI 11192678
Body · Unknown Or Other
Exterior door handle came unhindered and it made the door to the point it cannot close.
ODI 11165321
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell coming through cabin when idling and in motion. With ac/heat on and off. Most significantly when accelerating. It has caused me to have major headaches and nausea. It has went to the dealership to be 'fixed' but problem is still occurring.
ODI 11181732
Unknown Or Other
When driving my vehicle with heater on iam experiencing an exhaust fume smell i have contacted ford in regards to my car they have told me it has had the repair done to it for csp, but iam still experiencing the problem. The vehicle has 33364 miles on it.
ODI 11166011
Unknown Or Other
- noticed on going foul natural gas smell that after a few minutes give me a headache . Can't drive more than 15 minutes before i need to get out to catch my breath and breathe fresh air. The dealership claims that it's the "ptu" ( not sure waht that
ODI 11161253
Unknown Or Other
Purchased vehicle in aug/sep 2016 with no issues. Had it in storage for the winter in illinois while i was deployed. Took it out of storage in july and moved to florida in september of 2017. Since november of 2018, until now i've had numerous problems with the vehicle due to rust. The car is 4 yrs old and i've had to replace the entire exhaust system, part of the frame and now have a loud screech coming from my…
ODI 11245125
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell in vehicle cabin while driving. Increased carbon monoxide levels while driving, detected levels using a carbon monoxide tester. Levels increase when vehicle is traveling uphill. Levels generally increase to 20 on hills, have gone as high as 38 on occasion
ODI 11176403
Unknown Or Other
I've been experience a natural gas smell for the past month. It grows stronger the longer i drive. The smell is interior and exterior. Passengers including my kids have complained of nausea and headaches. I had it repaired at the ford dealership on 11/20/18. After driving for 5 minutes after the 'repairs' were made, it happened again. The problem continues to persist. I'm not sure what to do about it at this point...
ODI 11152972
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When i accelerate my vehicle you can smell tge exhaust fumes and i instantly can't breathe, get a headache, nauseated, and after a few minutes i get very sleepy. I have to roll my window down and stick my head out to be able to breathe. It doesn't do it every time but in a 3 hour trip, it happens at least 4 times depending on how much accelerating is happening. If my ac unit is on high then it will automatically go…
ODI 11142178
Unknown Or Other
Ongoing issue since buying vehicle. Cabin fills with terrible exhaust odor during rapid acceleration onto highway, or when going up steep hills.
ODI 11140378
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST FUMES IN CAR WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11187030