2018 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 6 records
- exhaust fumes · 4 records
- smell exhaust · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Constant smells of carbon monoxide in my vehicle almost every time i accelerate above 3500 rpm. I've taken it to two dealerships more than three times for the same problem with no solution. Every time i get in my vehicle i dread smelling this stuff and hope it doesn't affect me or a loved one.
ODI 11298227
Engine
Warning sign says check engine oil pressure, the warning sign only appears when the car is stopped.
ODI 11297270
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Starting whit a noise problem on engine we bring the vehicle to service department them said was not a problem 2 months later we are here on service department for steering wheel problem, brake noise, to much problems. We buy a new car to avoid this problems and issues wasting our time. And money.
ODI 11270692
Engine
Carbon monoxide in the passenger compartment of a 2018 ford interceptor utility (a honeywell bwc2r-m carbon monoxide alarm had been installed in the vehicle due to the history of carbon monoxide issues with these vehicles). On october 21, 2019 two officers were patrolling in the 2018 ford interceptor utility. The officer were accelerating quickly as they entered the highway when the carbon monoxide alarm activated.…
ODI 11270717
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust is leaking into the cabin while driving. Usually while accelerating
ODI 11220734
Engine
Leak on timing cover. It has a minor oil leak in the timing cover
ODI 11206575
Engine
My 2018 ford explorer has under 9,000 miles on it and i've been experiencing exhaust smells in the cabin while merging on the interstate. This happens during acceleration. I have brought my vehicle to ford several times now with no real answer. They said that they have not been able to "recreate" the smell so their hands are tied. They told me to turn off the recirculate ac function to get rid of the smell. Clearly,…
ODI 11222723
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford explorer 2018 going from 50 mph. And to do force, enters a strong smell of gas cabin it should slow down and open the crystals to leave the strong odor.
ODI 11203128
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford explorer. While attempting to merge into traffic, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and an exhaust odor immediately entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bill fick ford (737 n fwy service road, huntsville, tx 77340) where the failure was duplicated, but there was no remedy available. The contact also stated that the failure occurred every time the accelerator pedal…
ODI 11139422
Engine
Exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. Ford engineer inspected and found 3ppm entering cabin in less than an hour. Ford states this is normal. Over 3 hours in the car causes physical illness, ford denying any responsibility. Vehicle in motion on highway over 40mph. Ford engineering report will be available to me within the next 48 hours. Caused physical illness, dizziness and vomiting.
1 injury
ODI 11142733
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact leased a 2018 ford explorer. The contact detected an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle that was so strong, she could taste fuel. Towne auto group ([redacted], orchard park, ny 14127, [redacted]) was notified of the failure, but was unable to replicate, diagnose, and provide a remedy after several visits. The dealer later replaced the door seals, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not…
1 injury
ODI 11166470
Engine · Steering
My explore has failed to start on 4 different occasions. The dealer service department sent a tow to get the car, and the driver got it to start after several attempts, then he shut if off and it failed to start again. The service manager told me he couldn't get the issue to occur so there wasn't anything for him to do even though he had a fault code. My explore only has lest than 9000 miles and is still under…
ODI 11118467
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Exhaust fumes are entering the cabin during acceleration and when the ac is on. Several family members have complained about the smell within the cabin. I personally have experienced headaches and burning eyes because of the issue. It smells like burnt hair. This is a family vehicle used to transport my entire family including my 5 month old baby. This smell is making everyone nauseous.
1 injury
ODI 11111383
Engine
While driving normally acceleration will begin to reduce continuely until the vehicle stops altogether. No warning lights or anything. This happened on the expressway each time. The vehicle is one month old. Dealership can't find a problem.
ODI 11098651
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have been smelling exhaust fumes/rotten egg smell in my car when accelerating up to 60mph. 1st time in shop they said bolts were missing on engine and some were loose.; they 'fixed' it. Still smelled exhaust fumes/rotten eggs, so took car back. They said fuel got in the fuel filter but they 'fixed' the problem. No still smell exhaust/rotten eggs. Took back for 3rd time they had my car for a month and they replaced…
ODI 11181331
Engine
When accelerating, the smell of exhaust fills the car. When you press the gas all you can smell is exhaust. It's been this way from day one. Ford tried to fix it under recall but it did absolutely nothing. You can still smell it just the same. No difference after their attempt to fix it.
ODI 11088714