2017 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 6 records
- speeds exhaust · 4 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- carbon monoxide · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to paul murrey ford inc (located at 1105 e mulberry st, kaufman, tx 75142, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that an adjustment needed to be made to the exhaust system. The contact stated that the repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11129891
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving at unknown speeds, an exhaust odor entered the inside of the vehicle. The contact had to open the windows. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bill estes ford (450 e northfield dr, brownsburg, in 46112, [redacted]) and was informed to call another local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11123889
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving various high speeds or while the vehicle was idling, there was a rotten egg odor entering through the vents of the vehicle. The odor was present while the air conditioner was in use. The contact stated that the four occupants in the vehicle experienced breathing difficulty, light headaches, nausea, and blurred vision, which required medical attention. The…
ODI 11082688
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, exhaust fumes emitted into the cabin of the vehicle. The fumes caused the contact's children to become nauseous and vomit. The contact was concerned for the safety of his children. The contact called rod baker ford at [redacted] (located at 16101 s lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586) where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11083128
Body · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various high speeds, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. When the heater and air conditioner were activated, the odor of exhaust fumes entered through the ventilation system. The contact suffered headaches from exposure to the fumes. Crain ford in little rock, arkansas, 72210 replaced a gasket and sealed…
ODI 11034351
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
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
Twice since purchasing my new explorer i have gotten deathly ill while driving, had to pull over and be taken by ambulance to the emergency room. I'm 70 years old and had thought it was a medical issue. However, i have been poked and probed for every possible aliment and all have come back negative and am in great health. Even my heart tests were outstanding. I saw the explorer stories on the news, looked up carbon…
1 injury
ODI 11011153
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin coming from the vents. The failure mainly occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jordan ford in san antonio, texas) but the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was concerned that carbon monoxide was present while operating the…
ODI 11012824
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide box alerted that there was carbon monoxide inside the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 09/06/17 *bf *cn
ODI 11012913
Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, the contact detected exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The dealer (bill clough ford inc., 227 us-13, windsor, nc 27983, [redacted]) confirmed the exhaust failure and repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that they would investigate the failure the next time the vehicle was serviced. No further repairs were performed. The…
ODI 11105391