2018 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
When starting vehicle, the inside of my vehicle fills with a strong smell of gas. This is an ongoing and reoccurring issue. I believe it may be the cause of my 6 year olds child's frequent headaches and bouts with nausea that began at the same time i started noticing the gas smell issue.
ODI 11282968
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Strong smell of exhaust and rotten eggs entered the cabin 5 times during a [redacted] trip during acceleration and at higher speeds. The smell caused headaches and nausea. The windows had to be opened to relieve the smell. The issue was reported to the ford dealership on the next possible business day after occurring for review in a scheduled maintenance within 2 weeks of that date. Numerous tsb (for previous model…
ODI 11256371
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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
After 4,000 revolution the suv comes to stop the engine and run quickly again
ODI 11100425
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