2015 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 17 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- carbon monoxide · 8 records
- various speeds · 8 records
- repaired failure · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to arnie's ford (119 e 3rd st, wayne, ne 68787, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be resealed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not…
ODI 11176571
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving home with the air conditioning activated, the re-circulation button was pressed and the contact became drowsy and sleepy. The contact stated that there was an exhaust odor in the vehicle. The contact became nauseated and vomited inside the vehicle. The contact was concerned that her child was also affected by the exhaust fumes. The contact stated that her…
1 injury
ODI 11139494
Exhaust System
2015 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to ongoing exhaust issues. *ld the consumer stated there were exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance. *js
ODI 11029591
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a strong odor of exhaust fumes every time the accelerator pedal was depressed. The odor was only prevalent when the acceleration pedal was depressed. The issue lasted approximately two years. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford in ft lauderdale, florida five times for diagnostic testing and repairs. The dealer…
ODI 11025002
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact felt dizzy, nausea, weak, and had a headache. The contact went to the doctor, the doctor sent the contact to the hospital for testing, which revealed that the contact had carbon monoxide poisoning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (crossroads ford of wake forest located at [redacted], wake forest, nc 27587; [redacted]), but was…
ODI 11013885
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the driver fainted from carbon monoxide entering the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into two vehicles before stopping on the side of the road. The driver sustained back pains, which required medical attention. The insurance company towed the vehicle and deemed it destroyed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11014199
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to mike castrucci ford of alexandria, kentucky, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the call to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 24,400.
ODI 10995343
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, a carbon monoxide odor entered from the air vent. The vehicle was taken to mccombs ford west (7111 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx 78238), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,398. The vin was not provided.
ODI 11030799
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin. The failure caused the occupants to experience headaches and nausea. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10966461
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, a strong exhaust odor spread throughout the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (port lavaca ford located at 1801 highway 35 south, port lavaca, tx 77979; [redacted]) who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be repaired for free. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11001656
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, an exhaust odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The higher the speed of the vehicle, the more the odor intensified. In addition, the odor smelled like burning oil, similar to oil being burned on the exhaust manifold. Boggus ford of harlingen, texas was made aware of the odor and stated that the vehicle was out of the 36,000 mile warranty. The…
ODI 11013530
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
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, exhaust odors and fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and the air conditioner inlet and mufflers were replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the hvac module was reprogrammed and the underbody of the vehicle was re-coated, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10967678
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an internal failure concerning an odorless carbon monoxide leakage. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: ea17002 (structure, engine and engine cooling). The dealer (automax ford, 3301 e central texas expy, killeen, tx 76543, [redacted]) was informed that the contact had a carbon monoxide tester that detected a high level of…
1 injury
ODI 11123245
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact noticed a odor coming from the exhaust, which made her nauseous. The vehicle was taken to vista ford lincoln woodland hills ([redacted], woodland hills, ca 91364), but could not be diagnosed since the contact became ill. It was unknown if medical attention was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11066693
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph, the odor of exhaust fumes was perceived inside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (cross roads ford, [redacted], indian trail, nc [redacted]) and the contact was informed that the failure was not a known issue. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11023965
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at various speeds, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle from the vents. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10903109
Exhaust System · Injectors
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While accelerating, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the front vents. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was build up from the fuel injectors, which needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10882879
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at various speeds, an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle from the rear vents, which needed to be sealed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300. The vin was…
ODI 10888546
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (auto nation ford in arlington located at 14001-20 arlington, tx 76017) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust needed to be resealed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was…
ODI 11014009
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Gus johnson ford of spokane valley, washington was made aware of the failure and reassembled the body of the vehicle, replaced the gaskets, and sealed the exhaust openings during the initial repair. Upon the second repair, the entire exhaust system was replaced and the muffler exhaust system…
ODI 11011719
Exhaust System
I noticed an exhaust smell coming from the vehicle when accelerating to enter traffic. At first i thought it was just new car smell, but this smell of exhaust fumes has continued since we purchased the car new in july 2015. I get my first vehicle check in january 2016 and now i'm concerned. Updated 08/10/16.*jb the consumer requested a response on how many complaints there are concerning exhaust fumes entering the…
ODI 10809375
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. However, the rear air filters and computer hvac system were replaced. The contact stated that after the repairs were performed, the vehicle started to drive irregularly. The contact stated that the vehicle shakes in idle,…
ODI 10746827
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph or above, the odor of exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown valve related to the air conditioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the fumes caused head aches that did…
1 injury
ODI 10746807
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact drove a 2015 ford explorer (corporate vehicle). While driving various speeds with the air conditioner activated, a strong odor of sulfur was noticed inside the vehicle, which gave the contact a headache. The contact was concerned for her safety and took the vehicle to south bay ford (located at 5100 w rosecrans ave, hawthorne, ca 90250). The dealer diagnosed that the exhaust was leaking and, since…
ODI 11020971