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
Strong smell of exhaust in cabin of vehicle once car was warmed up. Began almost immediately after purchase of car, but was thought to be new car "burn off" of chemicals used in production. Became very significant once weather was cooler and no windows could be opened while driving. Also very significant while sitting in traffic. Back to dealer 4 different times over a period of 4-5 months. Multiple attempts made to…
ODI 10883045
Unknown Or Other
Evidence of carbon monoxide coming into the cabin of my ford explorer - please be advised i leased a 2015 ford explorer xlt from al packer ford in west palm beach florida on 3-21-2015. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle when i got on the highway to drive home i smelled a burning smell and thought it may be the typical engine burnoff smell that happens on some new cars. After the burning smell continued for…
ODI 11015682
Unknown Or Other
I smell exhaust fumes in the cabin of my vehicle. Especially noticeable with acceleration such as when passing vehicles, merging onto highways, climbing hills. First noticed this a few months after purchasing my vehicle in 2015.
ODI 11013613
Unknown Or Other
New (dealer demo), 2015 explorer xlt with ~6000 miles on it. The vehicle cabin fills with acrid, "hair/plastic burning" smelling fumes when under heavy acceleration; mostly at >4500rpm while trying to pass or enter traffic. The fumes cause headache and nausea and actually leave a long lasting, burning/oily taste in the mouth afterwards. It takes all windows open for many minutes to clear most of the fumes/smell out.…
ODI 10779097
Unknown Or Other
I own a brand new 2015 ford explorer. We purchased the vehicle about a month ago. The second day we had the vehicle we noticed a strong smell that would fill the cabin of the car during acceleration. We thought the smell was just the "new" burning off the engine, fast forward to a month later and the problem is just as strong as ever. I was curious so i googled the issue and to my shock there are thousands of cases…
ODI 10778017
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The exhaust of the fumes coming into the cabin occurs during full throttle applications, especially when merging onto highways or climbing steep inclines and since the start of the problem has been causing members of my family health problems such as asthma. We have filed a complaint with ford at least 3 times for which they held the vehicle 3-4 days for inspection, but found no discrepancy, we wonder why they can't…
ODI 11006055
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes in cabin as well as a popping noise when i turn left and felt like power steering was going out. Popping can happen while stationary or moving. Exhaust fumes in cabin when you accelerate. Has been happening since i've owned the car. Dealership (ford) can not duplicate either. Purchased new tires last year and since that day, the suv has a consistent vibration. They (dealership) ford can not duplicate…
ODI 11039204
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall, strong odor inside car. Strong odor whenever air conditioner is on. Strong egg smell. Bad smells coming through vents. Experiencing extremely bad headaches and dizziness.
ODI 11011461
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell in cabin when passing or climbing grades
ODI 11011252
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
August 24, 2015 i was driving to a 7:00 pm exercise class .i was talking to my mother via bluetooth when i suddenly blacked out and drove across the service road and all 4 lanes both north and south of 287 . I wake to emergency responders pulling me from the car and putting me into a ambulance , my mother could hear all of this. I was taken to hospital and had multiple tests run but nothing was found . After i was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11018665
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide in the ford explorer 2015 not fixed by ford dealership purchased from new 2015, customer complained about since day one delivery, unstable movements, left right, side to side, not fixed by ford dealership purchased. Dealership states (not our problem, prove it.)
ODI 11219623
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
We would get extreme headaches and nausea while driving this vehicle. As soon as we would get out for a period of time all symptoms would go away. We took it back to the dealer several times and it was in the shop longer then we actually had the car and the ford dealership never believed us about the problem.
ODI 11012554
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust gas smell inside the cabin during and after acceleration, hill climbing or trailer towing.
ODI 10923962
Unknown Or Other
Since the moment we drove the car off the lot it has put off an awful exhaust smell when accelerating or driving on an upward incline. It is so bad we have to roll down the windows most of the time to keep from getting sick to our stomachs.
ODI 11006165
Unknown Or Other
Law enforcement vehicle receiving high carbon monoxide level readings (10+ parts per million) in passenger cabin upon hard acceleration (from complete stop to 100+ mph) with the air conditioning system on with the recirculation function activated. 549
ODI 11012630
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Since purchased brand new in 2015, we noticed when accelerating that there was an exhaust smell inside the cab with the windows closed. We also noticed on long trips we would get headaches and feel sleepy/weak. Called the dealer and complained about exhaust odor, and was told it would be 600-700 dollars to reseal the cab and do some other repairs. I feel this is not fair and this is a defect the vehicle had since…
ODI 11011320
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell enters cabin under hard acceleration
ODI 10735146
Unknown Or Other
2015 ford explorer has foul smell inside the cabin. Really noticeable when the windows are down or sunroof is open. Took vehicle to dealer (varsity ford) that it was purchased from and it had a technical bulletin. Technical bulletin was performed and released back. Vehicle still has same issue. Now the dealer is saying there is nothing they can do until the ford engineers investigate. I installed a carbon monoxide…
ODI 10746288
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust/possibly carbon monoxide smell inside passenger area. After heavy acceleration exhaust odor fills cabin. This happens every time there is a need for heavy acceleration. This happened since the auto was new. I noticed on a cnn report that this only happened on police vehicles. That is not the case. This is not a police vehicle.
ODI 11005573
Unknown Or Other
I've had my 2015 explorer for a year now. Since i have had it, when you get on the gas such as merging in traffic or just taking off there is a fowl smell that comes and goes. I thought because it was a new vehicle that would happen until i read the current investigation and i am now worried that it isnt supposed to happen and it could be bad for my children and i.
ODI 10897845
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell in the cabin while driving. Smell can happen at anytime while driving.
ODI 10954622
Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2015 ford explorer in may of 2015. I frequently smell a sulfur odor in the cabin of my vehicle, especially when climbing hills. I sttarted experiencing severe headaches, nausea, lethargy, numbness, tingling, and cramping in extremities, lightheaded, loss of balance, vision problems and more during the summer of 2015. The symptoms continue through today. I have been under the care of several doctors since…
ODI 10954513
Unknown Or Other
I am experiencing a exhaust odor in the cab of my 2015 ford explorer during acceleration. I have had the vehicle in for service regarding this issue four times since july 2015.
ODI 10882777
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust including carbon monoxide enters the cabin of my car. There is a strong smell of exhaust and sulfur. This occurs when you excel the vehicle. Ford has tried multiple times and cannot fix my car. They have given up and will no longer help us. Leaving us with health problems. This has been ongoing since 5,000 miles and we now have over 30,000 miles.
ODI 10908688
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
During and after acceleration at any speed there is a very strong sulphur smell in the cabin of the vehicle. It appears to enter from the rear of the vehicle and it must be exhausted by opening the windows every single time. The fumes contain co2 and are very dangerous to all within the vehicle. All passengers complain of a light headache and nausea.
ODI 10725238