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 · 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
Engine
My 2015 ford explorer gives off exhaust gas that enters the cabin under acceleration to highway speeds and has made passengers in my car sick and vomit. The problem started immediately after i bought the car and as of today the dealer cannot fix the problem. I have had it back to the dealer numerous times and have contacted ford customer care center without success. They say the car is fixed but still smells. The…
ODI 10894480
Engine
My vehicle has had an exhaust smell under acceleration since new. After approximately 9 months it starting getting really bad. I took it to the dealership beginning of august and they completed the tech bulletin but was not fixed so i took it back. The dealer told me they worked on it for 3 days with technical service from ford motor headquarters but could not fix it and told me it was safe to drive and gave me back…
ODI 10909674
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that carbon monoxide entered the vehicle while the vehicle was idling and being driven. The failure occurred within less than a year of owning the vehicle. The contact was nauseous, light headed, and became ill. A passenger suffered memory loss and two strokes within months of being in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (gary yeomans ford…
ODI 11034155
Engine
Strong odor of exhaust fumes enter cabin when gas pedal is pushed hard when entering freeway and air conditioner is on and set at recirculate. It happens every time i enter the freeway at end of entrance ramp. I am forced to open the windows while driving to make the fumes go away.
ODI 10889244
Body · Engine
Exhaust fumes entering inside car when air condition is on. Had car serviced told ford dealer of problem, they changed air filter still have problem.now it is all over news there is no fix for this problem. Dosnt matter whether car is in motion or not.
ODI 10956018
Engine
I recently came across an article about exhaust fumes inside the 2015 ford explorer. This is what my wife and i experienced. I hope this helps in your review in a potential recall of this vehicle. In august 2014 we purchased a new ford explorer 2015 xlt. Currently have approximately 40k miles on it. When either of us accelerate to enter a freeway quickly, or drive up a hill there is a stronger odor of exhaust fumes…
ODI 10883829
Engine
Upon hard acceleration, such as trying to get on the interstate highway or going up a hill while pulling a trailer, exhaust fumes are getting into the passenger cabin. You can smell an odor similar to sulfur or like someone struck a kitchen match. This is most noticeable when the front and rear ac units are running. I've taken the vehicle to the dealership twice and the tsb repairs have been done on the vehicle but…
ODI 10910613
Engine
I just read an article about ford explorer exhaust odor potential concerns sent to nhtsa. I own a 2015 ford explorer xlt with about 11,500 miles. On two occasions i have encountered the exhaust odor in the vehicle cabin. In both instances this occurred during near wide-open-throttle acceleration while merging onto an interstate highway. The odor is an exhaust odor with an additional "rotten egg" odor characteristic…
ODI 10883282
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the contact felt as if he were to faint and felt as if he was hyperventilating. The contact mentioned that his symptoms were due to carbon monoxide. The contact had to pull over. The failure occurred about three times. The contact did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A…
ODI 11012562
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
Exhaust fumes in the cockpit. After purchasing the vehicle (2nd owner) we started smelling exhaust smells when accelerating on to the interstate. This would happen with moderate or higher acceleration with 1 or 2 occupants or moderate with full tank of gas and 4 occupants and luggage. Dealer performed technical bulletin - no fix. Dealer then updated computer software - no fix. Dealer then replaced entire exhaust…
ODI 10985950
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When attempting to hard accelerate in the vehicle, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times. The exhaust system and other components were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
ODI 10908539
Air Conditioner · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle while the air condition was in operation. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after several months the failure…
ODI 10968285
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving unknown speeds, the contact noticed exhaust fumes in the cabin. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (brondes ford lincoln, [redacted], maunee, oh 43537) where it was diagnosed that the vents and bumper shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure…
ODI 11051715
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Burning plastic / exhaust smell inside the cab any time when accelerating
ODI 10906985
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2015 ford explorer. When i start the vehicle it has a foul odor that come from the ac. It has a rotten smell. I bought numerous air freshener products to hide the odor but the odor was very bad. When i am driving and i accelerate i can smell a burning odor coming from the ac. When i am stopped the rotten odor start to come out of the a/c. On many different occasion i have gotten light headed when driving…
ODI 10981159
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. After an exhaustive investigation, the contact deduced that the odor stemmed from an exhaust leak. The contact stated that the odor emitted from the heating/air conditioning vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for diagnostic testing. The contact was not given a prognosis for the odor. The…
ODI 10957746
Engine
I purchased my 2015 ford explorer limited in november 2015 . I special ordered the vehicle which took just about six weeks to arrive. Since the first day i noticed and also family members noticed a smell . At first i just thought it was the newness of the vehicle and the break in period . Over the months i've noticed the smell never dissipated when accelerating to highway speeds . I'm in aviation and having any type…
ODI 10884127
Engine
Exhaust smell enters the cabin upon moderate to hard acceleration.
ODI 10809245
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Update to nhtsa complaint #10914850 vehicle still in service since 9/26/16. Total days at dealer for service due to exhaust fumes / chemical smell in passenger compartment: 26 as of 10/16/16. Have been told ford's engineering rep (during ford's "final repair attempt" under lemon law) also smelled fumes in cabin under wot and when engine under load. Was told that it could not be carbon monoxide in cabin making me…
ODI 10916309
Engine
When performing a hard acceleration entering the interstate or quickly maneuvering around another vehicle, there is a strange odor that comes through the vents. Smells like exhaust. This both when the windows are up and the a/c is on or if widows are down and a/c turned off. The smell lasts a few seconds before going away. I'm concerned about the long term effects of this on personal health. My 2015 explorer is…
ODI 10781108
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