2015 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission park · 6 records
- hard acceleration · 6 records
- power train · 5 records
- exhaust smell · 5 records
- park position · 5 records
- upon hard · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Ford explorer 2015 with 38,000 miles. Car violently jerked on highway and completely shut off engine with no throttle response. We were almost hit multiple times by other drivers because we had no control. Wrench symbol was on the dash and believe it is a throttle body issue. This is a known issue and cannot believe they are still selling this vehicle or vehicles with this problem.
ODI 11030301
Power Train
Vehicle will intermittently not register being in park even when the shift control in the park position. Requires multiple shifts out of park and back to register correct setting. Vehicle power stays on until the issue is resolved which can drain the battery. If the sensor completely fails vehicle can be left inoperable. Ford is aware of the issue and has incremented the shift assembly part but has not notified…
ODI 11024661
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the driver pulling into the driveway, the gear was shifted into park. The driver was in the process of exiting the vehicle when it suddenly reversed down the driveway, dragging the driver by the door. The driver was able to quickly get back into the vehicle to shift the gear back into park. The drivers side door however, was unable to be closed after the failure. The…
1 injury
ODI 11021497
Engine · Power Train
After completing a left turn on a warm sunny dry clear day on a flat road surface i had accelerated normally up to about 30 miles an hour (speed limit 45) and all of the sudden completely lost power. For a second i thought the car had stalled so i put it in neutral and tried to restart but it was in fact still running. It would not rev at all. I put the truck back into gear and turned on my four-way flashers.…
ODI 11011445
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seats
Exhaust smell enters cabin of vehicle after hard acceleration.
ODI 11015098
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
Engine · Power Train
I've been dealing with exhaust fumes entering my vehicle upon a hard acceleration. I'v taken my 2015 explorer to the dealership 5 times to get this correct, with no positive resolution. I'm also experiencing a knocking noise when making a hard left hand turn. I've brought to the dealership twice to fix it, with no resolution.
ODI 10954792
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Sport model front end has had a loud popping/ creak noise when going over bumps at a angle and also sharp low speed manuevers ( pulling into tight parking space) since it was basicly brand new. Loud ticking noise from front hubs at low speeds first visit to ford was at 9,000 miles they could not duplicate it. Vehicle now has 32,000 miles roughly, the popping and creaking has gotten worse my wife was leaving work and…
ODI 10927619
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Our explorer limited unit has less than 21,000 miles on it. While accelerating to pass another vehicle, climbing a hill / mountain or similar situation exhaust fumes enter the cabin. The a/c unit is on and in the recirculation mode with the rear a/c unit operating. The noxious fumes smell like rotten eggs / sulfuric acid. The only way to clear the dangerous exhaust gases is to open windows allowing for a change in…
ODI 10919354
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
My wife and i park our 2015 ford explorer xlt in the parking area in front of our house. In order to go anywhere, we need to back it out of its parking spot, reverse-turn to the right, apply the brakes, put the vehicle in drive, and finally drive forward on the driveway until reaching the street. This morning, my wife planned to go to the store. She entered the vehicle, started it, put it in reverse, and proceeded…
Crash reported
ODI 10894252
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When my 2015 ford explorer is under heavy acceleration such as towing or passsing, i can smell a very strong odor of sulpher or convertor fumes in the cabin. It is worse with the fresh air vent and is less with the recirculation. The rear a/c is off and i have 4400 miles on the vehicle. I called my local ford dealer and they have no past complaints of this nature and do not know what it may be. I also had a problem…
ODI 10882655
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
3.5l ecoboost, 24k miles. Upon attempted acceleration, engine does not produce full power. Engine lags significantly then surges in both rpm and acceleration. Issues has persisted for approximately 3k miles. Issue occurs during all environmental conditions. Check engine light has not come on. No codes have been found. Vehicle has been examined by hudson ford in wisconsin. No resolution provided, issue continues to…
ODI 10896012
Engine · Power Train
2015 explorer sport 3.5l v6 ecoboost, car shudders while trying to maintain highway speeds while barely touch the gas. Engine misfires, hesitates when trying to accelerate quickly. Ford nor dealer will do anything about it saying its "normal". Purchased the extended warranty but still no resolution. Has been on going for about a year. At one point the car went into "limp mode" and would only allow me to drive 20 mph…
ODI 10944995
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
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 10882240
Electrical System · Parking Brake · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When the vehicle's gear shifter was placed in the park position, it failed to display 'park' on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to leif johnson ford (501 e koenig lane, austin, tx 78751), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v464000…
ODI 11092554
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
Exhaust System · Power Train
Exhaust smell in car every time you enter a freeway or pass another vehicle. In other words; acceleration. Also, has a "drone" type sound at speeds over 71 mph. The vehicle has been to the dealership three times with the latest time being two weeks so far (it's still there on 9-30-15) for the two issues noted above..
ODI 10805779
Power Train
Exhaust smell in vehicle for past three (3) years after having ford complete technical changes from ford motor company.
ODI 11023832