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
I keep smelling exhaust fumes inside the vehicle when the engine is running.
ODI 11064969
Unknown Or Other
Shortly after purchasing my ford explorer i noticed the smell of exaust entering the cabin. Initially i thought was other cars around me. After exsperiencing several headaches i then decided to check the vehicle for carbon monoxide and it was present.
1 injury
ODI 11051616
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car smells like exhaust, the smell is like egg or something dead the key won't come out of the ignitiononce i got the key out the car electrical was still on, the key was out but everything was on and beeping (electrical problems that ongoing) was having problems with the breaks, have taken vehicle in a few times regarding this issue the driver side window won't go down and keeps shaking while going down. One in a…
ODI 11036001
Unknown Or Other
While driving slowly an error displayed on my dash display, it was terrain management system fault. The vehicle went into limp mode and seemed to lose power steering. The terrain management knob light went out. I called the dealership here in mountain home arkansas and was told to drive it until it did it again and bring it in without shutting it off. The service person said that several people in the area were…
ODI 11040237
Unknown Or Other
The explorer still has a strong exhaust smell in the cabin when accelerating hard. The explorer has had all of the ford recalls, including a new exhaust system and sealing of the rear seams and replacement of various water drain plugs.
ODI 11034240
Unknown Or Other
While driving from new hampshire to new york city and further onto new jersey, i suddenly noticed that the lines started moving weirdly and that things just weren't normal. I was disoriented and was having trouble concentrating on driving and staying in my lane. So i rolled down the windows to let the fresh air in and the possible carbon monoxide out. I fought through the next 15 or 20 minutes of disorientation and…
1 injury
ODI 11033989
Unknown Or Other
My father has passed out twice both while driving 2 different years of a ford explorer and doctor's were unable to find a medical cause. The first accident in august he spent 3 days in icu undergoing multiple tests, the second accident on october 8th left him with 9 broken ribs(some in multiple places), a broken scapula and his #3 lumbar is fractured along with a week in icu. He has been through every test that the…
Crash reported · 11 injuries
ODI 11035666
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Ford explorer police was stationary on us highway 59 north. The police officer in the driver seat lost consciousness for approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Another officer checked on the unconscious officer and found him to be not alert and un responsive, therefore he summoned ems and removed the unconscious officer from the explorer. Ems was able to gain consciousness of the officer but he was disoriented,…
1 injury
ODI 11033173
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Airbag light has come on for the second time. The vehicle is currently at approxi mately 62,000 miles. The previous time the airbag came on was for defective seatbelts with the airbags in passenger compartment. Also, a smell of sulfur is coming from the air vents when the air conditioning is on. The smell is strongest when the car is stationary. When the car is traveling at highway speeds without a/c on, there is no…
ODI 11032989
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell comes out of ac vent when the vehicle is driven under high rpm conditions (3500 plus), driving uphill, and hard acceleration. Vehicle is a 2015 ford explorer base model. Ford dealer in alexandria, va (ourisman ford) checked vehicle when suv was under 5000 miles. Told us that it is normal. Vehicle has 36k miles now and still has that exhaust smell under said driving conditions. I was told by dealer…
ODI 11030814
Unknown Or Other
I received a letter from ford company (this was only after i had made a call to ford) concerning carbon monoxide. I have experienced physical affects from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. I got the letter to bring vehicle in to get fixed with no charge to me. It is now feb. And the issue has yet to be fixed. Therefore i have been driving the vehicle with my daughter (who has a chronic illness) without using heat…
ODI 11072264
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving, there's an odor that sometimes get really strong. You can really smell it when the ac is on recirculate. It so bad at times, i have to roll down the windows. My wife has been getting head aches from riding in the car as well. We have 3 children, this is getting to be a serious concern to us l, as it could be harming our children. It happens all the time at any speed.
ODI 11023831
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my vehicle in 03/2015. I notified the dealership of a funny odor and was told it was because the car was new, but that it would go away. As of today, the odor remains. In the fall of 2015, we drove to my inlaws house who lives approximate 25-30 miles from our home. My granddaughter who was riding on the third row seat was hard to wake up when we got home. She was very drowsy. After getting her in the…
ODI 11033923
Unknown Or Other
We have an exhaust leak in our vehicle new exhaust system done once, sealed 3x. Ford corporate or dealership will not work with us to replace the vehicle. All happened under original manufacturer warranty. Exhaust comes into passenger cabin upon excelling. Now we have to drive with a window open as to know be consumed by carbon monoxide. Spouse has had mri for dizziness, confusion, headaches. Testing came back…
ODI 11024131
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle leaking exhaust into cabin!! While in motion with ac on after 1 hour or more drive on highway--symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning present. Brought into ford dealer who gave me the run around about mouldings. Either way, myself and my infant have been exposed to lace on monoxide while driving this vehicle that we purchased less than 1.5 years ago. Have experienced these symptoms a number or times, like…
ODI 11021092
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
On 08-12-17 i pulled into my driveway an turn my steering wheel locked up and i could not turn it.. I shut down the car and restartd it .it had reset if this had happened on the highway someone could have been killed. I will take the car to ford on 8-14-17 to see if they will help and fix it.
ODI 11014926
Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide was detected inside the vehicle passenger compartment as well as fumes/ exhaust odor.
ODI 11015134
Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide was detected inside the vehicle passenger compartment as well as fumes/ exhaust odor.
ODI 11015131
Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide was detected inside the vehicle passenger compartment as well as fumes/ exhaust odor.
ODI 11015124
Unknown Or Other
We were driving down the highway and my husband noted an exhaust odor when he accelerated to pass another car. We continued to smell the odor regardless of the air conditioning being on or off.
ODI 11013615
Unknown Or Other
Driver lost consciousness while car in motion on highway, struck pole, totaled car. Have since learned about problems with exhaust system in this make/ model. Unfortunately did not know at the time to be checked for carbon monoxide. Concerned about potential for injury to other owners/passengers or people sharing the road. *bf updated 8/22/18*jb
Crash reported
ODI 11053829
Unknown Or Other
There is a recall concerning the carbon monoxide exposure
ODI 11012625
Unknown Or Other
While driving on the highway i passed out and drove off the highway. I was jolted awake after hitting bumps on the side on the road. I forced a semi off the road. Regained control and stopped at the next exit. Took car to ford dealer and found tsb 16-0165 related to issue. Had car repaired, i'm not really sure if it is fixed.
ODI 11021032
Unknown Or Other
CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK/ODOR
ODI 11012349
Unknown Or Other
Within the first month of purchase of my brand new 2015 explorer we started smelling an odd order coming into the cabin of the vehicle any time you accelerated. It would be extremely bad when on the highway trying to pass another car that you would have to roll the windows down. I made an appointment and took it in and was told that they couldn't replicate the issue. I asked if they took it out on the highway and…
ODI 11013022