2016 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 256
- 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 256 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 31 records
- exhaust fumes · 10 records
- exhaust smell · 6 records
- smell cabin · 6 records
- strong exhaust · 6 records
- entering cabin · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 144 |
| 30–60k mi | 48 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When speeding up to pass or accelerating rapidly you smell fumes in the car which make you sick and light head
ODI 11015684
Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust smell entering the vehicle at speeds of 60 mph or more on the highway.
ODI 11014033
Unknown Or Other
Suspect carbon monoxide fumes inside explorer. Passengers and driver have headache, nausea, dizziness, sleepy, nose and eyes burn, chest hurts. Long trips it's awful have to stop and get out for fresh air before we fall asleep. Am almost afraid to drive this vehicle due to this problem. Ford says no problem but they're definitely is a problem with my vehicle. I am going to another dealer to see if they find anything…
ODI 11014498
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Under acceleration, there is an exhaust small inside the vehicle, and i've measured carbon monoxide levels up to 19 ppm.
ODI 11013844
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust leak continues even after dealer repair. I am still experiencing foul odors in the cabin of my explorer, which i believe are related to the current exhaust issue now under investigation. Odors are especially strong when vehicle is remote started and a/c is running. Also notice same bad odors around engine area of vehicle while running or after turned off - even up to 2 hours after engine has stopped. I have…
ODI 11013494
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell entering vehicle upon brisk acceleration.
ODI 11013517
Unknown Or Other
While accelerating a weird smell fills the cabin of my explorer. Other people smell it as well not just me. Sometimes after driving for more than 30 minutes i get a headache or i am dizzy.
ODI 11011420
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes coming into cabin, causing burning of eyes and nose, head aches, and nausea.
ODI 11012332
Unknown Or Other
We are experiencing an ongoing smell of exhaust in the cabin of our 2016 ford explorer. The smell is noticeable in different conditions, but two conditions seem to always be in place - when accelerating and when the recirculate option is on.
ODI 11011263
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When i fill up the tank the miles varies every time. Also, there is a smell in the car when i drive. I have to open the windows to get rid of the smell.
ODI 11031994
Unknown Or Other
Possible carbon monoxide infiltration. I was sitting in the car with the engine running waiting for my wife while she was shopping. I suddenly got a headache and became dizzy. Went home and headache and dizziness went away after about 2 hours.
ODI 11011194
Unknown Or Other
Fumes and odor in cabin following acceleration; sickening smell; must roll down windows
ODI 11011247
Unknown Or Other
EXHAUST LEAK INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN I CELEBRATE
ODI 11013045
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell inside of car at moderate to heavy acceleration . For dealer repaired at 23000 miles problem has come back after 11 months and 15000 miles. Fumes cause headaches and nausea
2 injuries
ODI 11011390
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal hydrogen sulfide odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (hayford ford located at 1330 301st ave nw isanti, mn 55040 [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: cas12775863. No further assistance was provided. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage…
ODI 11010277
Unknown Or Other
Foul, sulfur like smell in the cabin while using a/c w/ cabin air re-circulation on. Travelling at highway speeds..
ODI 11015434
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment. Car has been at ford for over 2 weeks, tsb has been done problem has not been fixed.
ODI 11025326
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide leak coming through back vents. I have literally felt fuzziness, nauseous, intermittent severe headaches, difficulty changing lanes from confusion, and loopy while driving. Called my freeway ford, and they verified that my car did in fact have exhaust coming through back vent. They fixed under tsb - technical service bulletin, not an official recall. I assumed that i had something severely wrong with…
ODI 11016036
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My stock (unaltered) 2016 ford explorer sport with ecoboost engine emits a rotten egg, sulfur-like odor into the passenger cabin upon full throttle acceleration. This condition does not occur during normal (less than full throttle acceleration) driving. This condition occurs only during full throttle acceleration and is replicable. This condition has occurred since original purchase in 04/2016 and continues today.
ODI 11005080
Unknown Or Other
Loss of consciousness while driving the vehicle. I saw a news report that nhtsa was looking into the issue and it could be related. The vehicle was in motion with the a/c on and windows up while driving on a city street.
ODI 11011998
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Every time i step on the gas to accelerate quickly, the inside of my car starts to smell like smoke or something is burning. I have to lower my windows for about a minute to clear the air out. It has been going on for months.
ODI 11005164
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust gases are getting into the cabin of the car. Recall and additional repairs have been done to correct the issue, but the issue still exists.
ODI 11100295
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Since we have purchased the vehicle we have smelled a rotten egg/burnt hair smell from the vehicle. It is at its most potent point when accelerating to higher rates of speed. It keeps a fairly consistent smell at speeds of 65 mph and higher as well. The smell always seems to come from the air conditioning vents. Is it also coincidental that the cabin air filter already needs to be replaced? This has made for…
ODI 11012810
Unknown Or Other
SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS UPON ACCELERATION
ODI 11012380
Unknown Or Other
Consistent engine exhaust odors in the cabin after acceleration.
ODI 11005604