2017 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 17 records
- exhaust fumes · 10 records
- smell exhaust · 8 records
- exhaust smell · 7 records
- medical attention · 5 records
- attention taken · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 61 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I rented the referenced vehicle from enterprise rental car for 1 week. Drove approximately 2000 miles. This 2017 vehicle had approximately 20,000 miles on the odometer when i rented it. I believe that the engine was the 3.5 liter version. Every time i accelerated hard, such as entering on the interstate, i could subsequently smell a very strong exhaust smell in the interior of the suv. I also noticed when i rented…
ODI 11019909
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. Ever since the contact purchased the vehicle and began driving it, she experienced nausea, vomiting, dizziness, blurred vision, and headaches intermittently. The contact required hospitalization for the symptoms, but received no diagnosis. The contact stated that the symptoms occurred when she was in the vehicle for an extended period of time. The vehicle was not taken to a…
ODI 11034271
Body · Engine
Carbon monoxide detected in passenger cabin - after reading stories about possible problems with carbon monoxide (co) in 2016 ford explorers in mid july 2017 i purchased a kidde battery powered co detector and installed it in the rear area of the passenger compartment. It had not alarmed until we were traveling from seneca, sc to indianapolis, in. We were towing an 8x5 enclosed u-haul trailer at normal freeway…
ODI 11015760
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After a scary long drive from indiana to north carolina i took my vehicle to the local ford dealer service department letting them know that i could smell exhaust while driving and i felt overly tired, way more tired then need be. After testing it was determined that co was coming into the cabin of my vehicle. They still have my vehicle now after 2 weeks and the parts that were ordered were body filler and…
ODI 11021074
Engine
We purchased this vehicle brand new on 8/11/2017 (19 miles)and we started noticing a smell of exhaust when we accelerated and when we had the rear a/c on coming in the cabin. We had it at the dealership from sept 25, 2017 to oct 6,2017 (1496 miles). The problem still exists when we picked it up from the dealership on oct 6, 2017. We believe this is a serious health concern as we have been experiencing headaches,…
ODI 11032245
Engine
FUMES ENTER CAR WILE DRIVING!
ODI 11030062
Body · Engine
Occasionally when i drove the car i felt light headedness and diziniess. On 8/3/2017 i felt the dizziness again and ended up in a car accident. I felt as though i was going to pass out and in a flash i crashed into the car in front of me.
Crash reported
ODI 11012916
Engine
CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKING THROUGH THE AC VENTS
ODI 11100549
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My 2017 ford explorer xlt with base 3.5 v6 has been hard to start from the first week of ownership. It has less than 5000 miles on it now and isn't fixed. Ford dealership stated it would have to get worse before they could fix it. Vehicle shows no dtc's or any history! My wife has refused to drive it out of town due to the fear of it not starting at all. We have recorded over 30 videos of it not starting and have…
ODI 11035816
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell comes into the cabin when car is accelerating. Seems worst when the ac is in re-circulation mode. You can smell the exhaust fumes right after the engine/transmission has downshifted to accelerate.
ODI 11019855
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I am concerned about my 2017 ford explorer and a carbon monoxide leak. I have overall feeling bad since we got our new 2017 ford explorer, which is very out of character for me. I am a prior special operation veteran, overall in good health, and only 30y/o. Like many, who have complained about this vehicle i am getting nausea, weakness, and tension headaches from driving this vehicle. I have been very weak and…
1 injury
ODI 11012683
Engine
We purchased this vehicle march 2017. We have noticed that each time the vehicle requires rapid acceleration, for example passing another car on a two-lane road, you will smell exhaust fumes in the cabin of the vehicle. These fumes enter the cabin via the air conditioning vents and will be so strong that all occupants will develop difficulty breathing. During routine acceleration, we have not detected any fumes,…
ODI 11011422
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was tested and found to have 18 ppm of co in the interior while in operation.
ODI 11011620
Engine
Strong exhaust smell in passenger compartment when accelerating and/or merging into freeway traffic. I had to open all windows as my eyes were watering.
ODI 11011421
Engine
I was driving on the new jersey turnpike at 4:00 pm . I was traveling in the second travel lane at approx 68 mph surrounded by lots of traffic and many large semi trailer trucks. All of a sudden the car started beeping and when i looked at the dash board to see what was going on, it said" transmission is not in park" within seconds i lost all power. The screen went black and the engine had died . I had no power when…
ODI 11006644
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I am an attorney filing this report on behalf of and at the request of my client, the vehicle's owner. The complaint is a noxious odor which fills the vehicle during its operation; after numerous repair attempts by ford, this concern has not been corrected. When driving the vehicle, the driver has observed the interior has become inundated with a noxious, overwhelming, and potentially dangerous odor of gasoline,…
ODI 11075430
Engine
Explorer with 2.3l ecoboost produces an exhaust smell during moderate to wot throttle runs. Generally seems to occur after lifting off the throttle and returning to cruising throttle position. Vehicle must be vented to prevent illness to passengers, has happened multiple times. Occurs more often when vehicle is under significant load (such as climbing a grade).
ODI 11011436
Engine
Strong exhaust smell in the entire cabin of the vehicle upon exceleration so much so you have to roll down the windows to evacuate the smell. It's an on going problem and just not a one time event. I have a four old daughter that sits in the 2nd row that i'm concerned about.
ODI 10992026
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle when stationary and in motion.
ODI 11022945
Engine
Strong exhaust odor in the cab of the vehicle. This usually occurs during acceleration and when the ac is on. The odor is so strong, we usually have to put the windows down for relief.
ODI 11011237
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust smell coming into cabin from the front vents on highway acceleration.
ODI 11021197
Engine · Unknown Or Other
On january 27th, 2017, my wife and i leased a new 2017 ford explorer. Every time we operate the vehicle, we get extremely sick (some symptoms we experience are sore throat, running nose, headaches, and nausea that last hours after exiting the vehicle). This occurs about 10-15 minutes while driving/operating the vehicle. The heating system was set to 75 degrees fahrenheit and the windows were closed. After we felt…
ODI 10979869
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Family has been having neurological symptoms after smelling severe exhaust in the cab of our vehicle.
3 injuries
ODI 11115699
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, carbon monoxide emitted through the vents in the vehicle. The driver became drowsy while driving. The carbon monoxide remained in the vehicle until the windows were rolled down. The carbon monoxide detector detected 13 ppm to 16 inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to lake elsinore ford ([redacted], lake elsinore, ca 92530, phone…
ODI 11035162
Engine
Exhaust gases entering the passenger cabin, causing bad smell, usually under load, during hill climbing, moderate to hard acceleration when joining interstate or faster roads, ac in use, with or without recirculation on, symptoms of sore runny eyes and headache and nausea in children and other occupants. Confirmed today by dealer who has implemented an attempted fix. This is a 2017 model xlt. This has happened on…
ODI 10959172