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 · Unknown Or Other
While driving exhaust fumes enter cabin while excelerating and when air conditioner is on
ODI 11000080
Engine
While driving, usually during fast acceleration no matter the speed, there is the smell of exhaust in the cabin of the vehicle. I have already taken the vehicle to the dealership where i bought it and they say they couldn't find anything wrong. The smell of exhaust is present almost every time i drive the vehicle.
ODI 10984741
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Smell of egg/sulfur in the cabin of the car after rapid acceleration. I had notified the dealership at my last oil change. They didn't seem concerned about it. The smells has continued. Dealership is now telling me to wait till nov 1st. This has been happening since i bought the car in dec 2016 and has steadily gotten worse. I didn't think it was a big deal since the dealership didn't seem concerned.
ODI 11035999
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2017 ford explorer platinum which i purchased brand new on november 25, 2016. It took me a while to realize but every time i would drive the explorer, my eyes would get very heavy and i would develop a headache. I commute [redacted] for work and i cant count how many times i almost fell completely asleep. After some research, i found out that this was a common problem to due to possible carbon monoxide (co)…
ODI 11101841
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Smell of exhaust fumes inside vehicle when driving vehicle upon reaching speeds approximatey 45 mph and above off and on since purchasing new vehicle
ODI 11012890
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. The contact states that while driving she would experience blurred vision, trouble swallowing, severe headaches and tingling sensations in her arms and legs. The contact had been to several hospitals and clinics where she had numerous tests, placed on several medications and received a diagnosis of small fiber nephropathy. The contact also had a heart monitor implant due to…
1 injury
ODI 11234549
Electrical System · Engine
After a stop, the car was at stationary, was not able to start the car by pushing the start button, gave me error on the dashboard "full accessory power active". Tried to turn it off, after multiple times of trying, was able to start the car, it has 606 mi on it.
ODI 10916675
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to increase the rpms to approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle emitted a strong, foul odor similar to rotten eggs. The contact took the vehicle to sanders ford ([redacted], jacksonville, nc 28540; [redacted]) who diagnosed the vehicle and completed the directions on a specific service bulletin. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11031664