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
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling, there was a smell of sulfur inside the vehicle. While driving approximately 55 mph, the sulfur smell emitted into the vehicle from the vents. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic resealed the cabins and cleaned the vents. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10767319
Engine
I bought my new, 2015 ford explorer sport, vin [xxx] for $59,000 dollars at rich ford auto dealership, service manager [xxx] [redacted] ne, albuquerque, new mexico. 8711[redacted] rich ford service manager [xxx], confirmed they have done this and all notices from ford, tbs16-0165 became ford recall program 17n03 and supplement #1 dated october 26/2017 expires december 31/2019 i filed complaints 08/20/2015 up until…
ODI 11233917
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
08/20/2015 i bought my new, 2015 ford explorer sport, vin [xxx] for $59,000 dollars at rich ford auto dealership, [redacted] ne, albuquerque, new mexico. 8711[redacted] i filed complaints 08/20/2015 up until today with, rich ford, ford motor co, ford motor co.com, about the carbon monoxide complaint, i have become; sleepy, sick, nauseous, vomiting, 08/20/2015 the rich ford auto dealership salesman informed me that…
ODI 11231148
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Carbon monoxide complaint, i have become; sleepy, sick, nauseous, vomiting, 08/20/2015 the rich ford auto dealership salesman informed me that this was that new car smell, i filed complaints 08/28/2015 until today with, the rich ford auto dealership salesman informed me again that this was that new car smell, mechanic performing nose safety sniff test using his nose, and declaring the vehicle safe, using only the…
ODI 11220001
Engine
After a hard acceleration, on the highway or when accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp, we smelled a burnt hair odor in the passenger compartment of our 2015 ford explorer. After smelling this, i did some research and found other ford explorer owners with the same complaint and the smell was accompanied with carbon monxide. 9-28-15 dealership sealed rear underbody. 5-2-16 dealership installed new downturned…
ODI 10934910
Engine
Have taken this vehicle to ford 4 times without resolution. Exhaust smell overpowering during acceleration and now afraid to take long trips over inclined ed grades, essentially limiting to no towing, no visits to family, essentially a big white elephant in my garage
ODI 10917780
Engine
During harder than normal acceleration, there is a very powerful sulfur (rotten egg smell) that fills the cabin. The smell id so powerful that you cannot stay more than 10 mins in the car without being sick
ODI 10758923
Engine
Carbon monoxide comes through the a/c vents when i hit 50/55 mph.
ODI 11011204
Engine
We own a 2015 ford explorer that we bought new. Since we bought it it has been serviced at the dealership and we have had them look at it many times. I finally convinced them to do a repair on it after i told them about a tech bulletin. They kept it a few days and done something to it (not sure what) and told us it was repaired. We resumed driving it and since the repair we have told them we can still smell the same…
ODI 10968798
Engine
On acceleration getting exhaust fumes in cabin ( bad fumes ) talked to dealer and was told accelerate slow great words for problem have found this is not a new problem with the explorer is anything being done on this issue.
ODI 10743443
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 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Fuel/Propulsion System
A follow up on a co problem, that happened on 7/7/15. Dealer took the explorer in on the co issue along with ford knowing of it. Gave us a rental for a week, and came up with no co levels after a week. Went to the dealership to take a ride with the service manager, exhaust was present but he said it was a hot engine smell. No levels where found but symptoms in my body of co where indicated while the service manager…
ODI 10735901
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell enters cabin under hard acceleration
ODI 10735146
Engine
In april 2015, we purchased a 2015 ford explorer 3.5 liter ecoboost v-6. From the first drive on the interstate going home with our new car. We had an exhaust smell on the inside of the car. Every time we accelerate to go up hills of north east georgia entering the interstate, or passing cars, we smell exhaust fumes and have to roll down our windows to be able to breath. We have gone to the dealer, a "super store" ,…
ODI 10883151
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an exhaust odor coming into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, where the technician stated that the exhaust odor was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
ODI 10883940
Engine
The exhaust leaking into the car it terrible, it's giving me headaches and making me feel sick. It has been going on since i purchased the car in 2015 but i can't take it anymore. The problem occurs when excelerating at any speed. Taking off from a stop light or entering a highway.
ODI 11121664
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust gas fumes come into the inside cabin while driving, mostly from the rear of the vehicle. The air conditioning or heater is on and the recirculation fan can be either on or off. Failure mode can be on flat surface but mostly occurs going up and down hills. Not sure if the decelleration of the vehicle is part of the cause. Problem is intermittent, may not occur for weeks and then might occur 3-4 times in a day…
ODI 10883479
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Occasional exhaust/sulfur smell inside vehicle cabin during highway acceleration or under heavy load such as towing trailer.. First noticed in 05/2017 and continues to the present day. Initial complaint to dealer who indicated it was normal 'new' engine smell that would disappear over time and later conversations indicated 'unable to duplicate', plus i found later that apparently there was no documentation in the…
ODI 11042038
Engine
Vehicle cabin is filled with a rotten egg/sulfur smell upon acceleration with the air conditioning running. The heating/ac system is normally in the "auto" mode. Not noticed much in the winter because i live in michigan, but the rest of the year it is noticed every time i pass a vehicle or enter the freeway. Had it to the dealer and my concern was verified, but i was told there is no fix yet. Seems they are waiting…
ODI 10967395
Engine
This is my 2nd updated complaint on carbon monoxide entering our vehicle. After ford denying that carbon monoxide is not entering the civilian ford explorers, we purchased a pyle (pcmm05) low level carbon monoxide detector. It registers carbon monoxide levels starting at o ppm. We put the detector in our vehicle, started it and did not move the vehicle and the detector immediately jumped to 5. After that we drove…
ODI 11023855
Engine
Since we took possession of our 2015 ford explorer we have had it in to the dealership more than any other vehicle we have ever owned. The smell from exhaust is horrible. In just over a year of ownership we have had it in to the dealership for this problem numerous times and is still as bad if not worse than when we started smelling it. They tried everything that ford told them to do and then they (the dealership)…
ODI 10882845
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact applied the accelerator pedal with force and smelled an exhaust odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bill utter ford located at 4901 s interstate 35 e, denton, tx 76210; [redacted]) where it was diagnosed and repaired. The repair specifics were not available. The failure recurred several other times. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11010289
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal odor emitted inside the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the ventilation cabins needed to be resealed and the vents needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10794932
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a brand new 2015 ford explorer xlt, 3.5 v6, in november 2014. At approximately 7,000 miles (beginning in april 2015) i started to notice a rotten egg odor inside the vehicle during acceleration, while entering the freeway. The smell would occur especially during a hard acceleration. The smell was noticeable while the a/c system was on "vent" and "recirculate" mode. On 7/6/2015 i took the explorer to my…
ODI 10735964
Engine · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle while driving approximately 45-65 mph. The failure happened without warning. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there were approximately 20 holes that needed to be resealed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where…
ODI 10809612