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
Cabin, from day 1, always fills with putrid, exhaust type odor under hard acceleration. Although the "when did this happen" field requires a date, this is ongoing.
ODI 10908107
Unknown Or Other
When under load (i.e. Climbing hill) or fast acceleration (passing a vehicle) there is a strong odor of exhaust in the passenger cabin. The odor is coming from the air vents throughout the vehicle. Windows must be opened to get rid of the smell. This occurs primarily and was most noticeable when the air conditioner unit was operated (on recirculating air setting) and while driving up an incline. . Note: although…
ODI 10907604
Unknown Or Other
Odor emanating from a/c vents while a/c is running and vehicle is accelerating.
ODI 10955390
Unknown Or Other
Getting exhaust smell in passenger area of vehicle when proceeding down highways. We can not keep windows down when running air conditioning or heater, even in the rain.
ODI 10993195
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell coming inside vehicle on passenger side during acceleration.
ODI 11024759
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
August 19:identified 3 error codes, one of which was the power steering. Tech. Said vehicle would be very difficult to steer if it lost power steering because of the size of explorer. Service checked wiring and connections, and they had also driven the vehicle, but they needed more time with the vehicle. August 28: on a clear, warm day at about 1:00 pm, driving 6 people in the explorer on the expressway when we…
ODI 10907077
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide coming into the vehicle called the dealer they dont want to investigate the problem called the dealer about recall they said there is nothing on recall
ODI 11012216
Unknown Or Other
As i was driving home from work. I made a right hand turn (at a stop light)and heard a "thump" i got out to investigate and their was my front axle (from what i was told) was on the ground! Lucky for me i was on a side street or the outcome could of been a disaster.
ODI 10901987
Unknown Or Other
We have exhaust problems in our vehicle. We do understand that many other explorer owners have similar problems, but nothing has been done to correct the problem yet. The last time we were at the dealers for repair, may 19, 2017, we were told that they have backordered parts for tsb- 16-0166. We still have not heard from the dealer. My wife gets sore throats and burning eyes when in the vehicle. The vehicle gets the…
ODI 11002829
Unknown Or Other
Fumes in cabin when acceleration or climbing uphill grades. Smell comes into explorer when ac is on with recirculate air is on. This fumes are bad, causing very sick stomach, burning in throat and nose. I'm 66 years old and this smell makes me feel real sick, burns my throat and eyes. A allover sick feeling, red face hard to breath, dizzy feeling. We roll windows down and sometime we pull over and exit the car to…
ODI 11011996
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Look at video link @ cbs detroit radio "video" -2015 ford explorer problems- also you tube. (2015 ford explorer problems) http://detroit.cbslocal.com/video/category/news/3563437-couple-says-their-suv-is-putting-their-lives-at-risk/
ODI 10917621
Unknown Or Other
About a year after purchasing vehicle noticed a strange odor in the cabin, seemed worse on acceleration and when windows closed. Thought had an exhaust leak. I work in a service shop so i inspected for exhaust leaks before taking to dealer and did not notice any. Did notice a seal leaking on the exhaust and had the dealer repair that under warranty. When dropped off the vehicle for the warranty repair i did mention…
ODI 11064809
Unknown Or Other
The car has a strong smell of exhaust in the cabin when accelerating hard.
ODI 10892196
Unknown Or Other
Fume in the cabin on acceleration ford worked on the problem two time but the problem has been getting worse as time goes by. City highway makes no difference
ODI 10891521
Unknown Or Other
There is a strong odor of exhuast fumes inside the car when running the ac and accelerating the vehicle. It is so strong the windows have to be put down to breath comfortablely.
ODI 10887927
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes are leaking into passenger cabin, particularly after acceleration
ODI 10887759
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2015 ford explorer in april 2015. The first day i drove it i noticed a strong odor coming from the vents during hard acceleration. I thought it was because it was a new vehicle and needing to be "broken in". After about 4 weeks, i still noticed the odor. I took it into the dealership and was told they didn't know what would be causing it and didn't have an answer as to how to fix it. Two months later…
ODI 10887507
Unknown Or Other
I have a very strong sulfer or egg smell coming from inside the car while driving, i always thought it was the car in front of me but now that i see the reports i believe it may be my own exhaust fumes coming inside the car, it is worse in the summer time when it's really hot with the a/c on.
ODI 10954485
Unknown Or Other
When i turn the vehicle on with the air conditioning on, an unpleasant smell comes through the vents. I have changed the air filter, cabin air filter, and used a spray to clean the vents. The spray smell overpowered the unpleasant smell for about 3-4 days. The unpleasant smell is back. I recently became aware of the nhtsa's investigation into the exhaust leak into the cabin which most likely is the problem i am…
ODI 10884445
Unknown Or Other
2015 ford explorer - when accelerating onto highway and speed is achieved, the driver cabin fills with exhaust fumes that smell like rotten eggs and causes eye and nose irritation and dizziness. Windows have to be lowered to get fresh air in car. Ford dealer made repair as directed on tsb 14-0130. The next day after the repair and when accelerating onto highway and speed was achieved, the driver cabin still filled…
ODI 10885593
Unknown Or Other
I smell exhaust fumes within the cab of the vehicle whenever i accelerate quickly. It has happened at low speeds with quick acceleration, when passing vehicles or climbing hills. I have had the vehicle since january, however, i have not yet had the dealer look at the issue.
ODI 10882714
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car in september of 2015 and noticed upon hard acceleration such as entering the interstate or passing a car there is a smell of exhaust that comes into the cabin area and in order to relieve the smell the windows need to be cracked a little bit and this only happens upon hard acceleration.i have not had this experience with any other vehicle. I have also had problems with the transmission but they…
ODI 10954796
Unknown Or Other
During hard acceleration while the air conditioning is on, a foul odor enters the passenger cabin. (such as passing another vehicle or going up a hill.) this happens every time i drive the vehicle in warm weather and run the ac. So it's an on-going condition, not a one time event.
ODI 10954573
Unknown Or Other
Explorer has terrible exhaust smell upon acceleration.
ODI 10882783
Unknown Or Other
CARBON MONOXIDE IN CABIN FROM LEKING EXAUST
ODI 11206428