2015 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 142
- 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 142 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 26 records
- exhaust fumes · 22 records
- exhaust smell · 13 records
- exhaust odor · 12 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- failure recurred · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 76 |
| 30–60k mi | 39 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I purchased the 2015 ford explorer used from a local dealership around july, 2016. My family noticed an odor (of exhaust fumes) in the cabin of the vehicle. It happened every time i accelerated quickly. More specifically, i was at a complete stop and then took off quickly to get onto a highway. I took the vehicle to the dealership from which i purchased it. They tested it and confirmed my complaint. They contacted…
ODI 11010403
Engine
Suffering from an exhaust smell that enters the vehicle whenever it is under hard acceleration or under load, such as driving up a hill. Multiple attempts have been made to find the cause of the issue by the dealership it was purchased from with no resolution. Enters the cabin worse with the rear air turned on, even after the fixes were done to seal the car by the dealer. Noticeable when exiting the vehicle, the…
ODI 11021048
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide like leak into the cabin ford did not fix when we went to the dealership
ODI 11030714
Engine
The inside of the car smells like exhaust any time i am driving at a high rate of speed (approx. 60mph or more) up hill. This occurs with the windows up and even with the outside air turned off, in fact it seems worse with the air conditioner on and recirculating air on. Happens every time i drive in these conditions.
ODI 11002970
Engine
With the a/c on and you accelerate and the let off a smell of exhaust fumes over take the passenger area of the vehicle. With the windows down the smell is not as bad but still very noticeable.
ODI 11025226
Engine
Exhaust smell in cabin after wide open throttle (wot) period onto highway. Exhaust smell in cabin in general during vehicle operation with heavy throttle. This is even after having the aformentioned repairs per ford with the liftgate and rear seals area. See attached picture. I believe some of the leak may be due to lack of exhaust manifold bolts
ODI 11033963
Engine
Hydrocarbon fumes released into vehicle passenger cabin/compartment during heavy acceleration of engine. This has happened since owning this vehicle from november 2015.
ODI 10995245
Engine
Engine was shaking vibrantly at idle. It was not moving unless you stepped more into the acceleration and that made it dangerous to judge. It does not have the acceleration needed to drive uphill even you step down on it. Car doesn't auto start with key fob.
ODI 10992291
Engine
The cabin fills with a strong exhaust fume odor each time you perform a moderate to hard acceleration. This has occurred continuously since purchase in 2015. The dealer was informed and has taken no action.
ODI 11012622
Engine
Very strong exhaust smell, has made my wife i'll, causing sick to the stomach and headaches
ODI 11047299
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and slowed down independently. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The failure recurred three more times. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford (st. Petersburg 2525 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl 33713) where the dealer was unable to diagnose the…
ODI 10991659
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
Engine
Have had 2015 explorer in local ford dealer 6 times to have exhaust fumes in cabin resolved. They have perform repairs to current tsb's. Still having exhaust fumes in cabin after normal acceleration. Starting to smell fumes when entering cabin after remote start. Currently vechile in shop again!
ODI 11112321
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving the vehicle on several occasions, there was a strong odor of exhaust fumes in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent when the air conditioner was in use. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an exhaust leak emitting from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not repaired. A…
ODI 10978838
Engine
When i drive my explorer and the engine revs up above 2800 rpm while merging onto a highway, a strong exhaust odor comes in the cab of my vehicle. The smell is bad enough that all my family has become very dizzy to the point of almost passing out and we have had headaches immediately after. I have a 2 year old daughter and i worry that the exhaust odor can harm her and the rest of our family. Before filing this…
ODI 10969929
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
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust odor, carbon monoxide present in cabin. Check engine light.
1 injury
ODI 10956203
Engine
Purchased new 12/2014 and have had an exhaust smell inside the car when driving. Exhaust odor is very strong when going up hills and when engine is under a load such as acceleration. Even with the a/c on re-circulation mode, the odor is quite strong to the point of having to roll down the windows. We also experience headaches while driving from all the fumes. We have had it to the dealer for this issue at least…
ODI 10954518
Engine
No engine acceleration the truck failed to accelerate when entering highway ca 92 west bound. The truck maximum speed was 20-25 mph with the accelerator pedal fully extended. The check engine light came on flashing yellow and you could smell fuel. The truck was shaking and shuttering.the truck wouldn't not accelerate beyond 25 mph onto to the highway. I believe the problem lies with the eco boost system.
ODI 10933922
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust odor in passenger cabin when operating the vehicle with full throttle applications (e.g., passing, climbing steep grades or merging onto freeway ramps)
ODI 10934129
Engine
July 29, 2016 we bought a used 2015 ford explorer sport 4x4. Somewhere around oct 2016 we noticed exhaust fumes smell inside the cabin of the car. It s me to be more noticeable when vehicle was under high acceleration. Took it to ford dealer 10-12-16 where they found tailgate seal leaking and it was replaced. Couple weeks went by and smelled the same odor again, took it back to ford dealer on 10-31-16, they say…
ODI 10968817
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of this issue. The failure mileage was 12,500.
ODI 10909917
Engine
I purchased a new 2015 ford explorer. Within a couple of months i noticed a smell in the car when accelerating or going up hills. I took it into the dealership and they confirmed there was a carbon monoxide leak and repaired it. The repair was not effective as the leak was still there. I took it in for a second repair from the released tbs but it still emits the cm in the cabin when the vehicle exceeds 3k rmps or…
ODI 11042665