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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating, my cabin fills up with exhaust fumes. It doesn't do it as bad when it is cold outside but when it is hot, it is really bad. It has been to ford several times and they performed the technical bulletins on the car. It didn't help.
ODI 10955752
Unknown Or Other
I recently had a 2015 ford explorer and experienced the odor emitting into the cabin on acceleration. After numerous attempts to correct the issue, with ford, i was forced to let the vehicle go back to the bank out of fear the issue was making me sick. After looking for a new vehicle, i realized that the ford explorer was the best vehicle for my needs. I purchased a 2016 explorer since it was not included in the…
ODI 10955658
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There is an exhaust smell permeating the cabin in city driving causing dizziness and the cabin gets flooded with exhaust fumes under heavy acceleration due to merging into traffic on interstate on ramps or while passing in any driving condition all contributing to dizziness, headaches and sometimes nausea. Even with the air conditioner on and the recirculating air feature engaged. Several times during my drive i…
ODI 11269185
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Every time i accelerate and the air conditioner is on recycled air, there is a heavy rotten egg/sulfur smell...like exhaust. Believe that the exhaust (carbon monoxide) is coming into the vehicle. I understand i am not the only one that has this problem. I purchased this vehicle brand new in may 2016, and have complained to the dealership, but they don't find a problem. It has happened ever since i purchased the…
ODI 10955048
Unknown Or Other
Strong odor of gas/exhaust in car during driving and after start continues while driving. Updated 06/06/17*lj *cn
ODI 10955433
Unknown Or Other
If you want to know what is going on with your ford explorer, go to fordexplorernightmare.com. Read the 2 key documents and leave your story!
ODI 11072074
Unknown Or Other
The rear cargo door opens and closes unexpectedly sometimes when walking past or leaning in to remove cargo. Several times, it has struck me on the head while leaning in and often strikes my back when leaning in. First of all its a security problem because of not noticing it opening. Its definitely a safety problem because of the inadvertent closing. The dealer has been unable to provide an effective fix. I have…
ODI 11210650
Unknown Or Other
When i accelerate my ford explorer the exhaust fumes are filling the cabin, we are experiencing a rotten egg odor that basically makes you sick. I have taken the vehicle to the ford dealership 3 times, they attempted to correct the problem but they were not successful. We cannot use the vehicle for long trips last time we try it was very uncomfortable, i got sick with the fumes.
ODI 11006089
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We took our 2016 explorer limited back to the shop for the second time after smelling exhaust in the cabin again while in operation. During the first visit the dealer began discussing the ford repair bulletin that came out 30 days or so ago that was to fix the exhaust leak. However, after a couple of hours later we received a call that the bulletin he referenced was specifically for 2011 thru 2015". We were told…
ODI 10950398
Unknown Or Other
While driving the car on the freeway and under acelleration there is a horrible exhaust smell that makes my kids and myself nautious. It also gives me constant headaches. I didn't realize what was happening until my husband got in the car for the first time and noticed the exhaust smell
ODI 10956121
Unknown Or Other
Beginning in february 2017, my 2016 ford explorer began to smell like sulfur or mold whenever i start the car. I suspected it was an ac coil issue, but there was no problems with this. I would like to submit my complaint as part of the ongoing exhaust investigation into the ford explorers carbon monoxide issue.
ODI 11012082
Unknown Or Other
Bad smell in cabin, after watching report on cbs news worried about exhaust leak. Have taken it to ford dealership and we are unable to find or recreate the problem but come back home and the smell/order is still in car. We notice the smell in closed areas and after we park the car on city driving. Would like to be part of your investagation regarding this issue
ODI 10954267
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving the car, upon accelerating, even with the circulating air on, the fumes are very strong coming into the cabin of the car. Also, when first starting the car with the a/c on, there is a very sour/stale odor coming from the vents. We made a 2 hour trip, and after being in the car that long, i had a bad headache and felt nauseated from the fumes. I am the main driver of the car and it is my sole source of…
ODI 11012951
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving out of the subdivision the car stalled. The wrench light came on. We parked it and took another car we had at the time. We will make mention of it tomorrow when i call the dealer and add it the service ticket regarding the exhaust problem.
ODI 10950404
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating exhaust fumes enter cabin. This happens no matter if the ac is on or off and no matter if the vent is on or off. Vehicle has been to ford dealership twice resulting in them keeping it 43 working days. The vehicle has been doing this since purchased. We purchased this explorer new however it had approximately 160 miles on it. We originally thought the smell was just the new wearing or the engine…
ODI 10945880
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes enter the interior of the vehicle upon acceleration. The dealer states that there is no part to rectify this problem. I am suffering with chronic headaches. Please help!! My next step is to install a carbon monoxide detector in my vehicle.
ODI 11011478
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong emissions smell that is causing dizziness and major headaches when we drive it.
ODI 11034387
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I just got back my vehicle from the dealerships service center and according to their finding their was an issue with the vehicles starter. I drove home parked the car in the garage then turned off the ignition. The vehicle would turn off, so i pushed the start button again but still did not turn off then seconds later i smell smoke. I immediately backed up to have the car outside the garage . I hit the start button…
ODI 10940043
Unknown Or Other
When accelerating we get a very strong exhaust smell in the passenger cabin.
ODI 11030622
Unknown Or Other
Under acceleration, a very strong "rotten egg" odor enters the vehicle's cabin. The odor is so foul that it has at times caused headache and/or a queasy feeling. This happens continuously on and off the highway, only under acceleration.
ODI 11003639
Unknown Or Other
While my 2016 ford explorer is running and stopped/parked the cabin fills up with exhaust. This only occurs while ac/heater fan is running at the same time. I took it to a ford dealership and they did not find an exhaust leak. I would disagree with this. I placed a co2 detector in the car while parked and the detector went off. I have read numerous complaints about the exhaust leaking into the cabin of ford…
ODI 10939890
Unknown Or Other
Wife was driving vehicle in stop and go traffic and noticed a burning smell to the point where she rolled down windows to air the vehicle out. Took to local ford store kissee in claremore ok immediately. They could not pinpoint the issue but told us of similar issue with exhaust on 2012-2014 and 15 models but that ford had not mentioned anything about 2016. Planned to take vehicle back a week later but it did not…
ODI 10954417
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust/odor in cabin. After vehicle is warm, not necessarily at high rate of excelleration or speed. Concentration is high enough for headache, watery eyes and urgency to seek fresh air. Odor is very noticeable from the exterior as well during episode.
ODI 10957718
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Vehicle has an intermittent "sulfur" exhaust smell in the cabin. It is so strong it is hard to breathe. Seems to be the worst when the vehicle is parked or at slow movement. We have had it in 2 different dealerships & the second dealership is helping us with the issue. Its been there 2 months & everything they have tried has not worked, but they are still currently working on the issue. Vehicle has 13,500 miles.
ODI 10954841
Unknown Or Other
When eccelerating it often has the smell of fumes that linger in the cabin of the vehicle, sometimes causing me to feel sick. Normal driving it's fine, just when you need to pick up speed it produces this smell.
ODI 10955418