2015 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 68
- 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 68 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 14 records
- exhaust fumes · 12 records
- exhaust smell · 8 records
- these vehicles · 7 records
- hard acceleration · 6 records
- windows down · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge on the instrument panel is reading that the fuel tank is almost full, however while driving the low fuel warning sensor came on and we nearly ran out of fuel. The gauge was still reading almost full. We barely made it to a gas station. After putting in a full tank of gas, the fuel gauge was showing a completely full tank. Since then, the gauge is always showing almost completely full and will go down…
ODI 11299510
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On 6/6/19 vehicle lost engine throttle power when "wrench" light indicator appeared on dashboard while driving on interstate (at least 65mph). Wrench noted terrain management system error. Engine did not shut off. Vibrated very badly when coming to stop. Happened again on 6/[redacted] driving approx 35mph. Both times stopped vehicle, turned off, and restarted and operated normally. Ford dealerships cannot determine…
ODI 11219435
Fuel/Propulsion System
Having a feeling of nausea when driving exolorer. Yesterday and today we have been running the ac due to hotter temps. After letting car idle for 5-10 minutes while using remote start i start to feel light headed after about 20 minutes of driving. After feeling fine all day. Seems to be only when the car uses ac. Today i was in the drive thru for my son while idling when i started to feel light headed. Noticed the…
ODI 11204056
Fuel/Propulsion System
Had the recall done for (fsa 17n03) after the service was done, we have noticed when passing on the freeway or going up hill, hot air blows out the vents then a heavy odor of exhaust. My vehicle also uses e85, so we have ruled out maybe a car in front of us. When using e85 we get a strong smell of alcohol type. We have been to the dealership for the smell, each time they want the windows done or have the a/c on. I…
ODI 11196823
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a terrible exhaust smell that comes into the interior cabin. The smell is even worse upon extended hard acceleration. In addition, there is bubbling in my hood due to faulty hoods being produced on ford explorers. Ford has acknowledged both issues - as there is a tsb. Ford's "fix" tsb-16016 is not a fix at all. It merely is a bandage for the problem as my family still smells exhaust in the vehicle. My 3…
ODI 11279283
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When i accelerate my vehicle you can smell tge exhaust fumes and i instantly can't breathe, get a headache, nauseated, and after a few minutes i get very sleepy. I have to roll my window down and stick my head out to be able to breathe. It doesn't do it every time but in a 3 hour trip, it happens at least 4 times depending on how much accelerating is happening. If my ac unit is on high then it will automatically go…
ODI 11142178
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
'takata recal' when my car has been sitting in the driveway for a full day without being driven or started. The following day you go to start the car. It starts no problem, once your in reverse the battery light will come on and as soon as you put it in drive i lose all power and function to steer. If i hit the gas petal it will regain power. The light will disappear only if i hit ok. This happens every time without…
ODI 11140084
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Loss of power: while driving my 2015 ford explorer xlt with 3.5l v-6 engine on the highway (10/04/18), the wrench light came on and the car started to shudder and lose speed. Pushing down on the accelerator had no affect and the car rapidly decelerated. The engine was running very rough with heavy vibration. This was a terrifying and nearly fatal experience as faster moving traffic started passing me on both sides…
ODI 11139061
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST FUMES IN CAR WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11187030
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When at idle, either in park or drive, the engine rpms will fluctuate and go down to a point where the engineer stalls or almost stalls.
ODI 11133252
Fuel/Propulsion System
During acceleration into interstate there is a "burnt match" type smell in the interior of the vehicle. Once speed levels out the smell disappears. I first noticed this about a month ago but i purchased the vehicle used and this was only the second or third time to have it on the interstate since i purchased it.
ODI 11105291
Fuel/Propulsion System
We began to smell exhaust fumes in the cabin of our vehicle. It got stronger the longer the vehicle was running, and especially when idling at a stop light or similar. It began to cause headaches while driving and we had to drive with windows down no matter the temperature or speed. Because of the known recall, we took it to the dealer where we bought the vehicle (malloy ford in winchester, va) to repair. They…
ODI 11092795
Fuel/Propulsion System
This particular car was in recall for carbon monoxide, about two months after possibly fixed from a dealer, strong smell coming from cabin left me with a head ache, stiff noise, i'm really worried this might cost me a fortune, i called dealer they asked to bring it they informed me they will charge me $138 for diagnosing and who knows how much from there.
ODI 11084227
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway an error message appeared on my dash, stating the "check fuel fill inlet " and engine light on. Had it repaired 9/28/17, fuel tank filler pipe and canister purge solenoid. On 10/25/17 back in the repair shop for same error message. They replaced the solenoid assy and valve assy. Now, once again, i have the same error (11/2/17). Goes back in the garage to repair on 11/8/17. We'll see what…
ODI 11043452
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have been experiencing problems with the exhaust on my 2015 ford explorer. Ever since i bought the car there's a strong exhaust smell in the cab of the car when you accelerate enough to make the car downshift to pick up speed. We took the car into the dealership shortly after buying the car and it seemed to be ok. When taking the car on vacation in aug 2017 to the mountains we once again began smelling the exhaust…
ODI 11025199
Fuel/Propulsion System
10aug2017 - when getting in my car after work it was extremely hot. My car had been parked in the parking lot all day without any shade - so the temperature inside the car was soaring. I turned the air conditioning on to full blast to keep from sweating and left the parking lot. While driving the 7 miles from my office to the palm bay ford dealership i opened the sunroof in hopes that the car would cool down…
ODI 11025177
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When the throttle is depressed fully during passing or increasing speed there is a odor inside the cabin of vehicle. It happens every time the throttle is fully depressed.
ODI 11012013
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes fill cabin under hard acceleration. It has happened many times over the past few years, we purchased car new in ~ may 2015. Typically we can limit by accelerating slower than desired, which can be unsafe when entering the highway. After hard acceleration has ended and you maintain steady speed the fumes no longer seem to enter the cabin. Fumes can be very strong and rolling down windows is the only way…
ODI 11011952
Fuel/Propulsion System
7/25/2017 driving on highway at 55 mph, passed a vehicle accelerating to approximately 70 mph. Within seconds of slowing back to 55 mph passenger cabin filled with fumes (smells like burning hair) opened all windows but breathing very difficult, had to pull off road and exit vehicle until clear. Air conditioner was not set on recirculate at the time. This has been a recurring problem and dealer supposedly "fixed" in…
ODI 11011453
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seats
Exhaust smell enters cabin of vehicle after hard acceleration.
ODI 11015098
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not start when prompted. The vehicle was towed to mike reichenbach ford in florence, south carolina where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer determined that the wires within the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to duval ford in jacksonville, florida…
ODI 11011266
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong burning/exhaust smell when the car accelerates.
ODI 10995288
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I was driving home from work (doing about 45mph with the heat on) and instantly noticed what smelled like natural gas. I rolled my windows down to see if it was outside and it wasn't. I then turned my heat off and the smell lightened. When i got home i just thought maybe it was a fluke. The next day me and my daughter 12yrs old got in the explorer to go shopping. Not 10 minutes into our drive (doing 25 mph with the…
ODI 10967061
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
There is a gas/propane smell inside of my vehicle which requires the occupants to roll down the windows because of safety concerns. The smell is more prevalent when accelerating and using the air conditioning system. There is a strong exhaust/gas smell present in the vehicle causing sick conditions of all passengers.
ODI 10950068