2017 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 162
- 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 162 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 26 records
- exhaust fumes · 19 records
- exhaust smell · 16 records
- smell exhaust · 10 records
- exhaust odor · 10 records
- rotten eggs · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 117 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Took explorer to the dealership. For the rotten eggs smell for the second time as well as another issue. They did not address the exhaust smell and when question a second time they stated it was driven and the could not smell it. I was told to drive the explorer until it got worse and then bring it back in. This is unacceptable. Ford is knowingly allowing dealerships to place defective explorers back on the street.…
ODI 11151427
Engine · Unknown Or Other
2017 ford explorer sport awd had the courtesy service for the exhaust bulletin done. I don't know what they fixed because the car still smells of exhaust when i accelerate hard. Trying to merge onto the highway on ramps comes to mind. Or if accelerate hard from a stop light in the city. Pretty much have to lower the windows. Dealers are useless they just claim the vehicles are safe. Have had this issue since…
ODI 11149621
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Taken back to dealer for rotten egg smell this will be the second time after all they did was inspect per the tech bulletin and reprogrammed ac unit,(still have smell while under medium acceleration ) also whistling coming from intake side of motor.
ODI 11142409
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Takata recal my explorer cab is filling with exhaust fumes. Makes me dizzy light headed and nauseous paying for a vehicle i can't even drive.
ODI 11143086
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide leak into vehicle. Car has foul odor that permeates through the car when driving. Especially when accelerating to highway speeds. Seems to be only when the a/c is in recirculation mode
ODI 11143592
Unknown Or Other
After a hard acceleration, sulfur smell takes over the cabin of the vehicle. I've taken the vehicle into the dealership and they have performed the recall on the exhaust system. The smell is still in my vehicle. I've called the ford line also. No help from them. They told me to deal with the dealership.
ODI 11131551
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust leaking into cab of police package explorer vehicle. Spring of 2018, seals of my explorer were replaced. Sept 2018, i felt sick, pulled over and passed out while driving explorer. Next week, different ford dealer located additional missed seals and replaced ones previously replaced.
1 injury
ODI 11131634
Unknown Or Other
My father in law became concerned after we purchased our new 2017 ford explorer because someone he knows had severe health issues from carbon monoxide poisoning from her ford explorer. He urged us to purchase a co detector. I got online and read about some of the issues with the car and decided this was probably a good idea. We installed the co detector and it did not take long for it to start going off. We made an…
ODI 11129329
Tires · Unknown Or Other
Manufacturer: ford motor company , hankook tire america corp. Vehicle identification no. (vin): [xxx] summary: purchased 2017 ford explorer october 2017 with original hankook ventus s1 noble2 255/50r20 105h tires. Have 28,000 miles and have been rotated at each oil change; have been experiencing low air pressure readings, extreme treadwear and 1ea tire failure (separation (while in motion)). ...this is another…
ODI 11150658
Unknown Or Other
Explorer has less than 11000 miles on it. Since the day i bought the car, under mild to heavy acceleration, smell of rotten eggs feels the cabin. After driving for 20-30 min my wife and two children under the age of 10 start to experience fatigue, headaches and nausea. Be concerned about co2 poisoning i have bought an after market detector which has not, alarmed. The smell has progressively gotten stronger and…
ODI 11118475
Unknown Or Other
Original tires that came with truck vertus s1noble2 255/50 r20 105 h are worn out after 15000 miles of normal driving..tread is at a minimum and tires look weak on side walls...starting to crack. Tires need to be replaced after only 15000 mi
ODI 11118045
Unknown Or Other
Bought my 2017 ford explorer brand new and it had been fine until 3 months ago when we started to smell smoke inside of the cabin. It happens every time we turn on the car for the first time with the ac or regular air turned on blowing through the vents. In two minutes or so the smell is gone. Took it to the dealer, replaced the cabin filter but smell remains. Took it again and they said there was nothing they could…
ODI 11143077
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was traveling approximately 40-50mph on the highway, traffic stopped abruptly, collision warning system with brake support did not activate, driver attempted to make a hard stop, brakes engaged at initial push of the pedal then became unresponsive regardless of force applied to the pedal, vehicle rear-end another vehicle, air-bags did not deploy, sos post-crash alert system did not activate, 911 assist did…
Crash reported
ODI 11110171
Tires · Unknown Or Other
Hankook tires show premature wear on all 4 tires. 255/50r20 105h are worn 60-65% at 17,600 miles on vehicle (15 months old). Tires were rotated every 5,500 miles.
ODI 11102620
Unknown Or Other
My vehicle consistently has an exhaust smell while driving and registers co levels from 3-5 ppm in normal driving conditions. Under hard acceleration the co levels have register above 11 ppm. The smell and co levels are at their worst when the engine is under a lot of strain. For instance, when pulling a trailer. I have recorded co levels as high as 38 ppm when pulling a trailer. I have taken this vehicle to the…
ODI 11102248
Unknown Or Other
I have a popping noise when i turn my vehicle to left. I have had an axle and rear differential replaced. It continues to make a popping noise. I have also had 2 alignments and my rear tires wore bald on the edges anyway. I have had it in the shop several times for a rattling noise when the vehicle is under stress. I have had all these issues within a short time of owning the vehicle and continue to have them
ODI 11220416
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Tires that came with vehicle have chunks of tread peeling off /cutting from normal driving of 9100 miles and 11 months. This presents several hazards such as vehicle stability, traction and potential blowout / rollovers other sizes these same hankook ventus s1 noble2 have already been recalled due to similar failures. These are 255/50 r 20 size.
ODI 11101650
Unknown Or Other
At approximately 6:20am edt on monday, 3/12/18 a carbon monoxide detector installed in my 2017 ford explorer platinum indicated the presence of carbon monoxide in the passenger cabin exceeding 100ppm. This alarm went off when i was 5 minutes in to my commute to work while stopped at a stoplight on a city street. I also began getting a severe headache at this time. I went to my doctor on 3/13/18, about 24 hours since…
ODI 11079096
Unknown Or Other
Recall has already been completed on my ford and now when the max ac is on and your going down the road or need to accelerate the max ac turns off and comes out of the defrost vents and blows hot air this is not right and it does occur in any other vehicle that i currently own or have owned in the past
ODI 11101572
Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide / exhaust gases entering the passenger cabin while driving made all passengers ill, with extreme headaches and nausea. While driving home from vacation the cabin filled with exhaust fumes and was a problem for the next several hours. It started about 30 minutes after starting the explorer and opening the windows or turning on the recirculating air in the vehicle only made the exhaust fumes worse.…
ODI 11082605
Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell in passenger cabin light headed, nausea, flared up my migraines. Complete negligence on behalf of dealership to sell me vehicle and not share information regarding this health concern. In addition, they mention the 'recall' and fail to address it. I bring it back, they failed to fix again and never told me. It wasn't until about a month later...getting headaches and nausea i called just to confirm the…
ODI 11072441
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 11072076
Unknown Or Other
Since the day we leased this vehicle, i always feel a bit groggy and nauseous when riding in the vehicle. No specific date to attach to this.
ODI 11065593
Unknown Or Other
I am currently pulled over in a parking lot. Dizzy, just vomited, blurry vision. I am standing beside my vehicle to get fresh air. I have been in my vehicle for 3 hours driving and started getting a headache then it got worse. I remembered the news about carbon monoxide and i'm scared to get back in my vehicle. I am starting to feel better with fresh air. I believe my vehicle has a leak.
ODI 11065429
Unknown Or Other
Strong smell of exhaust inside the cabin. Vehicle has been back to ford three times and has modifications completed but has not corrected the problem. It happens more at highway speed with the air on recirculate. The lat time i picked it up from the dealer i was told to not put it on recirculate which is not up to my standard as i paid $30k for the vehicle i should be able to use it as i want. I have a three year…
ODI 11064729