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
While driving with air recirculating, can smell exhaust inside car at higher rpm. While accelerating on straight highway.
ODI 10990781
Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST OR FUMES IN CABIN W REAR AC
ODI 11011577
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust leaking into passenger compartment on acceleration.
ODI 11056712
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong burning/exhaust smell when the car accelerates.
ODI 10995288
Unknown Or Other
Every time i turn on the a/c there is a nasty smell that comes to life and lingers for about 3 mins. My car was purchased brand new and the smell happened right away, i brushed it off as new car smell but this is the 2nd summer in which the smell continues to fill the air when the a/c is on. This odor smells unsafe for me and my kids. I have researched and found many many others have complained of the same thing. I…
ODI 10990655
Unknown Or Other
Bad odor coming into cabin while driving on the highway. Rotten eggs, sulfer like smell. I have a hand held carbon monoxide detector. It was going above 30ppm, was getting headaches. Car dealership had my vehicle for a month. Took it on the highway and the odors and carbon monoxide happened again. The dealer told me there was nothing more they could do. Told me rudely to call ford they won't help anymore.
ODI 10984630
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving down the road and accelerating the car immediately stalled and i had to pull of the side of the road for safety. I was on a country road and able to restart my car without issue till 1 week later when i was downtown driving home at 1:00am and i had to push my car one block in order to get to a safe play and get a tow. It has been in the shop for over 1 month with ford saying its a number of things it…
ODI 10992358
Unknown Or Other
An exhaust odor enters the cabin area when accelerating rapidly or driving uphill. This has occurred continuously since i purchased the vehicle in november 2015. The dealer's solution is air freshener in the cabin air filter at my expense. This is not acceptable.
ODI 10979211
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes coming into the vehicle at highway speeds and upon acceleration. This is an ongoing/ everyday problem
ODI 11079169
Unknown Or Other
When under hard acceleration, especially with ac on, exhaust gases are coming into the car. Dealer mechanics blame the car exhaust from other cars, but it happens on open roads with no other traffic. Latest was on road trip from va to fl, on open highway.
ODI 10985612
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My unit is suffering since day one from the exhaust issue, almost textbook to the typical description in the news; upon acceleration with the a/c on, the exhaust of the vehicle get in presumably through the back of the vehicle, which are then sucked into the a/c by it's suction units on the back and you end up smelling the exhaust gases for a while. The issue is specially present while the day is cold (mornings and…
ODI 10970422
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle exhibits an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. When vehicle accelerates or is driven for a long period of time with the climate control on, an exhaust odor or sulfur like smell enters the interior of the vehicle when you come to a stop. The smell is so strong as it causes severe headaches and even nausea after driving the vehicle. Ford has recommended a service bulletin…
ODI 10992889
Unknown Or Other
Heavy exhaust smell coming into cabin through ac vents when accelerating vehicle. Smell enters cabin whether ac is on or off. Vehicle has been taken in twice for issue. Issue not resolved.
ODI 10978491
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle when accelerating.
ODI 10970284
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2015 explorer and after a few months, i started smelling strong gas odor when accelerating. I took it in, the dealer completed a total exhaust repair and now the smell is worse than it was before. The dealership continues to tell me they dont know how to fix the problem. I was getting sick for two months, headaches,nausea etc. After going to the doctor, they told me it was probably from my vehicle. I…
ODI 10985616
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I was driving home from work (doing about 45mph with the heat on) and instantly noticed what smelled like natural gas. I rolled my windows down to see if it was outside and it wasn't. I then turned my heat off and the smell lightened. When i got home i just thought maybe it was a fluke. The next day me and my daughter 12yrs old got in the explorer to go shopping. Not 10 minutes into our drive (doing 25 mph with the…
ODI 10967061
Unknown Or Other
When air/heat is on and i am above 60mph a rotten egg or dirty diaper smells come in vents. Have noticed more frequently on long trips compared to short ones
ODI 10971855
Unknown Or Other
When you accelerate hard, exhaust fumes consume the cabin and makes you sick.
ODI 11012210
Unknown Or Other
Have had several occurrences of nausea while driving in the last 6 months.
ODI 11012302
Unknown Or Other
Although the current exhaust recall identifies years 2011-16, i experience exhaust fumes in the cabin of my 2015 ford explorer. I travel as a sale rep, i get a good night sleep, but at time find myself feeling sleepy at times on long highway trips, and at times can smell exhaust upon acceleration. I purchased the vehicle december 2010 / january 2011.
ODI 11018972
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle started smelling of rottem eggs or dead rodent around 30,000 miles. Vehicle was purchased in october 2014. Brought to dealer in march 2017 to see if they could effect repairs. Dealer cleaned out filters and tried to isolate the problem. Unable to do so. Smell persists whenever vehicle is closed. Smell is so pervasive that entire garage now smells of rotten eggs or dead rodent. Recently parked at airport…
ODI 10969707
Unknown Or Other
Purchased my explorer used in february 2017, 2 weeks after purchase i noticed an odd smell after picking up speed to get on a busy highway, took the vehicle to the dealership they stated there was a bulletin out about the issue but there was no fix for the issue as if yet but there was. Nothing was done for me to try to resolve this issue . Now today it's all over the news about he exhaust fumes from the vehicle…
ODI 11012834
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust coming into the cabin of vehicle while in recirculating air mode. Feel light headed, faint and about to pass out. I am pregnant and these fumes can potentially harm me and my child and the my 3 year old as well.
ODI 10956263
Unknown Or Other
Bad smell in the car and headaches while driving and parked with engine running.
ODI 10956190
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Every time i am getting on the interstate and have to give it gas, i can smell exhaust in the cabin. And then while trying to pass another vehicle i can also smell the exhaust in the cabin. I reported this to the local dealer back in september of 2016 and they said that there was no recall or reported issues with my complaint.
ODI 10955357