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.
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Driving home up a hill with a newly purchased 2015 ford explorer my wife and i noticed a bad smell like exhaust fumes; we put this down to the new engine/exhaust burning off any factory grease etc. Subsequent trips with all of my family in the suv we all experienced a foul exhaust and sulfur smell when going up a hill or accelerating above 3k rpm; there were no other vehicles in front of us to blame for the odor. We…
ODI 10759594
Engine
I purchased the 2015 ford explorer in late march 2015. Although the smell was there from the beginning it was progressively getting worse. It seems to happen whenever it feels like it. It occurs with the a/c off, while driving at a steady speed, and upon acceleration. I have taken it to brandon ford for several attempts to fix the problem, which they had no idea it even existed. After several attempts to fix the…
ODI 10934096
Engine
I have noticed this smell some since i purchased the vehicle, but it has progressively gotten worse. Upon heavy acceleration (such as merging onto the highway), there is a very strong burning smell that takes over the inside of the vehicle. The smell seems to be exhaust coming into the vehicle. I have noticed an increase in "sleepy driving", or getting sleepy even if it is just on my way home from work. In july 2016…
ODI 10896008
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
You can smell the exhaust inside the cabin while driving. It is noticeable when you have to hit the gas to speed up to go around a vehicle or getting onto the interstate. After hearing on the news about the police having the same issue, i wanted to make sure that my complaint has been noted. I will be purchasing a co2 detector and placing it inside my vehicle where my 3 year old and 7 month old sit. There safety is…
ODI 11012995
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have noticed since the car was purchased new a strong odor coming from the air conditioning system when you depress the accelerator to max when passing a car or entering an on ramp. I have tried with both the fresh air on and recirculate on, the same effect is noticed. Finally after dealing with this for about a year i brought it up to my dealer when the vehicle was in for its routine service. The service advisor…
ODI 10891682
Engine
We have also encountered exhaust fumes in the vehicle. On long trips we have also experienced fatigue dizziness and nausea. When we go on the trips we have a sheltie which comes with us, and he has not looked good at times also. So on a trip today 7-7-2015 we brought along a co detector, on the way down for the hr trip the level was @ 81. That's with the ac on with temps outside @ 82. On the way back from are hr…
ODI 10732587
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving and accelerating the vehicle, an exhaust odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hvac module and air extractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,200. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10899329
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I just have become aware the growing concern about ford explorer exhaust/rotten egg smell. My 2015 experiences this condition on a daily basis. I have asked the ford dealerships on numerous occasions to look into this but they have always told me "no problem found". My son came home tonight and told us a neighbor having the same complaints and now that i have researched it on the internet it appears to be a wide…
ODI 11053378
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle and caused the occupants to become drowsy. While using a carbon monoxide detector, the reading indicated that the carbon monoxide levels reached 60 parts per million. The contact indicated that the failure was most noticeable when the air conditioner unit was operated or while driving up an incline.…
ODI 10898432
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Under hard acceleration there is an exhaust smell inside the cabin. Dealer claims that this does not happen and no one else has complained about the smell. Dealer is wrong there is a smell when accelerating full throttle.
ODI 10882590
Engine
During moderate to heavy acceleration, sulfur-like exhaust fumes enter the cabin through the a/c vents causing an unbearable smell. Tsbs have been performed, including a new exhaust system, with no positive results. Problem still exists. I am convinced it is directly associated with a/c control unit and the 3.5l engine. Eco-boosts do not produce the smell. I even asked a police officer about his unit, and no…
ODI 10809978
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. During acceleration, an exhaust odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air outer vent assembly and valve assembly auto drain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 10886049
Engine
2015 ford explorer -- smelling exhaust odors inside the car when accelerating over 3,000rpm, usually when merging thru interstate highways or expressways, driving over 75mph or going uphill. It happens with the a/c mode in "recirculation" or not. I bought the car brand new on july 2014. I reported the issue at least four (4) to six (6) with the dealership's service department, and they attempted with the help of…
ODI 10910513
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I can smell gas fumes in the interior of the car when driving. Sometimes the odor is more when i accelerate. The smell isn't there all the time, but is pretty strong when it is present. This has happened several times -- ever since we bought the car. We bought the car in 2014.
ODI 10884351
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Leased vehicle new on october 18, 2014. Problem began immediately at approximately 200 miles. When passing another vehicle or accelerating from stop, exhaust fumes fill the cabin through the a/c vents. Occurs to the extent that all windows and sunroof must be opened in order to clear fumes. Has made driver and passenger(s) light-headed, upper respiratory irritation has happened, as well. Generally occurs when…
1 injury
ODI 10783862
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Smell of exhaust fumes and/or sulfur-type odors coming through air conditioning system under heavy acceleration, passing on highway, or when engine is under a load. Fumes/smell get so bad that i have to roll down all windows and open sunroof to ventilate the passenger compartment. Tolerated the headaches, nausea, and light-headedness while driving until situation became intolerable and had begun to avoid driving the…
ODI 10914850
Engine
Purchased a brand new 2015 ford explorer. Almost immediately began smelling exhaust fumes. Concerned that this wasn't "new car break-in", i purchased a carbon monoxide detector with memory. Over a couple of weeks of driving the detector registered 97 ppm at peak. After checking on the internet, i found others that have had a similar problem. *tr
ODI 10671421