2014 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle jerked, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and then the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, when the contact was able to restart the vehicle, the failure recurred after driving a short distance. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, black smoke started to come from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact noticed the smoke continued and that black smoke was now coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed a fire starting near the engine on the driver's side, closer towards the windshield. The fire department arrived and was able to extinguish the fire. The fire diagnosed a mechanical error was the cause of the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact had not sustained any injuries and did not need medical assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a complaint was made. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced hard start-ups, and the engine was revving high while idling, with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the timing chain, crankshaft, and cam shaft sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed exhaust Y-pipe. The contact was informed that the exhaust Y-pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Making a right turn I was startled by a vehicle running a red light. Front wheel passenger side cleared the curb. Right rear tire jumped the curb jolted back to ground. I looked at tire pressure gauges and no leaks were evident. Being on a single lane road I continued driving looking for a turn in place after traveling about a quarter of a mile an engine rattle developed and there was faint smell of smoke. I traveled another block and turned into a dollar general parking lot. The entrance was on an incline and the car stopped. I had just purchased a new battery a week before and had an oil change about 3 weeks before. The car refused to start. I called triple A and had it towed to dealer. They looked at car and could not come up with a rational reason and doubted car stopped because of violent rear contact with curb at right rear wheel was cause of engine seizing. I called USAA my insurance company their investigating agent agreed. My car is serviced at this dealer and I follow all of the maintenance guidelines I have the records as well as dealer. The car has 125,000 miles and has been well maintained. I am curious if there are any other reports this has happened with 2014 Ford Explorer or any other vehicle. I find it hard to accept such a violent jolt of the running engine did not cause something to fall loose on the running engine. The dealer and appraiser found the car oil full and in pristine condition. There was no frame damage.Turning the crank towards rear they hear metal falling into oil pan. Your thoughts?

VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR INTO MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT A CODE POINTS TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN/CAM POSITION SENSOR. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON CAR PREVIOUSLY HAD (2) RANSOM ISSUES THAT NOW AFTER GETTING THE DIAGNOSIS MAKES SENSE WHY THE CAR WAS AT TIMES MAKING A FLUTTER SOUND WHEN STARTING ALONG WITH THE ENGINE RANDOMLY AT TIMES ACTING LIKE TO WAS GOING TO STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I TOLD FORD AND THE MECHANIC ABOUT IT PREVIOUSLY BUT THEY BOTH SAID AS LONG AS THERE'S NO ALARMS KEEP DRIVING IT. THE VEHICLE STILL DRIVES GOOD, BUT I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE IT UNTIL REPAIRS MADE. THE REPAIR IS $4,000.00 AND PUTTING THAT KIND OF MONEY INTO A VEHICLE THAT IS CURRENTLY VALUED AT $8 TO 10K WITH 136,000 BASED OFF MY RESEARCH IS NOT PRUDENT CONSIDERING OTHER THINGS THAT WILL EVENTUALLY NEED EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH KEEPING UP ON ALL SERVICES. DISCUSSED WITH A COUPLE EXPERIENCED FORD MECHANICS AND THIS REPAIR IS UNFORTUNATELY VERY COMMON. I BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW FOR YOUR INFORMATION. I HOPE FORD CAN STAND BEHIND THIS MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT APPARENTLY IS A KNOW ISSUE AND ACCOMMODATE ME FOR MY LOSS OF EQUITY IN A VEHICLE THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS KIND OF WELL KNOWN BREAKDOWN. 1. VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION 2. SAFETY AT RISK WHEN ENGINE LOSES POWER AND ALMOST STOPS RUNNING 3. YES, YESTERDAY I WAS AT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP MET THERE TOP "HEAVY END" MECHANIC WHO WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM ALONG WITH (2) INDEPENDENT EXPERT MECHANICS FAMILIAR WITH THE DIAGNOSIS. 4. THE MANUFACTURER YESTERDAY SAW THE VEHICLE, AFTER TALKING TO THE HEAD MECHANIC, BASED OFF THE CODE AND SYSTEMS I DECIDED IT WAS NOT PRUDENT TO THROW MONEY AWAY ON GETTING AN OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS BASED OFF MY COMFORT LEVEL FROM THE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE MECHANICS. 5. YES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD THE CAR PROMPTLY INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle, the contact noticed smoke coming out from underneath the passenger's side of the hood. The contact stated upon exiting and inspecting the vehicle, she noticed burning plastic falling from underneath the passenger's side of the vehicle onto the ground, and there was fire. The contact poured water underneath the vehicle and opened the hood and poured water at the fire location. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries sustained. No police report or fire department report was filed. The contact added water to the coolant reservoir and drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that the A/C fan had caught on fire due to a stuck clutch bearing. The mechanics informed the contact that the radiator was damaged and was leaking due to the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while approaching a stop light, the vehicle started to lose motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the camshaft position sensor and the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. Later, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge began to indicate that the engine was overheating. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant level was abnormally low. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant was leaking into the engine, resulting in damages to the engine, and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Water is leaking from front of engine and into oil from water pump being told it will cost 1600 to over 2000 dollars to fix

Fumes are leaking into the cabin of the car. Possibly issues with an exhaust leak that is causing nausea and headaches when driving vehicle.

Car was sitting idle when a fan inside the engine compartment starting being very loud. Sound went away when car started moving. Noticed coolant was empty. Filled with coolant and made a 5 mile trip. Checked again and coolant was empty again.

My car keeps running out of coolant yet I’m leaving no puddles anywhere

I own a 2014 Ford Explorer. When driving home on November 4th the engine coolant light came on and there was white smoke coming from under the hood and the coolant was leaking under the vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic who said that the water pump needs to be replaced. He does not do this type of work so I'm unsure if there is additional damage since he stopped his inspection there. I have to have it towed to another place. I'm seeing this same issue with many vehicles with the same make/model and felt it should be reported. I did contact Ford and made a complaint.

Repeated catalytic converter failure. Issue was repaired at least twice. Converter failure caused both turbos to need replacement and has now caused engine damage. This appears to be a common issue with this engine model.

Water pump coolant leak. I’m experiencing this problem and have seen that Fire has known about this issue and hasn’t recalled it and it’s causing engine failure and leaving consumers to fort the 2000 bill to fix since it’s internal. Does needs to recall and fix this issue and replace the pump.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the engine was overheating. There was fluid leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water pump was leaking. Additionally, antifreeze was leaking from the vehicle. The contact was informed that the timing chain and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 113,535.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle at a friend's residence nearby and added coolant to the engine. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the radiator and the water pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,720.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge increased without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for service. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Every time while accelerating and RPMs reach above 2500 the cab of the vehicle fills with an odor . After doing a lot of research we have come to realize it is carbon monoxide. There are several open law suits and complaints about this already. When we purchased the vehicle in May of 2021 it was taken to the Ford dealership and they told us everything in the vehicle was fine. The car is available for inspection at any point. No warning lights or anything have come on at all!

While driving my 2014 Ford Explorer from South Florida to Millegville Georgia the high temp Light came on and the engine slowed on I-16. Managed to get off The Interstate at Macon Ga. Almost caused accidents in traffic. Finally got to Ford dealer said water pump failed like so many others. $2600 estimate. End of my trip, had to rent car to get home car Still in shop in Georgia waiting for repairs.

Ford built the motor with a water pump when it leaks leaks right into the crank case where the oil is so the motor seizes up and that’s what happened to my car now my car is shot

IN 11-2022, (NOVEMBER 2022), I NOTICED NO HEAT IN CABIN AND AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND LOW COOLANT IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. I ADDED COOLANT BUT STARTED NOTICING COOLANT LEAKS ON DRIVEWAYS. HAD VEHICLE CHECKED BY FORD DEALER, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW, AND REGULARLY SERVICED; AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WATER PUMP INSIDE THE 3.5L ENGINE IS BAD WITH A COST OF $4,900 TO FIX. IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORD EXPLORER VEHICLES FROM 2011 - 2019 WITH THE 3.5L ENGINE WITH THIS ISSUE. REQUEST INVESTIGATION AND RECALL BY FORD.

When turning on the rear Auxililary climate control the cabin of the vehicle had a large amount of exhaust smell enter the cabin.

Driving my explorer and the water pump went bad. Got overheat warnings and now I find this happens to all of these engines. A class action suit has been filed. The cost to repair is nearly $4000 for an issue does knew about it? Not recalling and fixing these is negligent and dangerous.

We purchased a 2014 Ford Explorer Police utility from the Raleigh Surplus in the summer of 2021. We also had another vehicle,  so rarely drove this Explorer until last summer 2022 when we had to sell one vehicle,  therefore putting us driving the Explorer only. I had a failed surgery and was no longer able to drive,  so that was another reason the Explorer didn't get driven much the first year. Since last summer my husband has been very sick and in and out of doctors and pulmonary specialist. We have tried to figure out what happened all of a sudden.  After talking with his pulmonary specialist and her doing numerous blood work,  we came to the conclusion it must be the Ford Explorer causing him sickness.  He has been put on nighttime oxygen and has lost a great deal of weight, and become very sick with shortness of breath and now with neurological issues. His recent blood work revealed carbon monoxide levels of 11.8 %. After a recent weekend admission to the hospital,  the pulmonary doctor orders were to get rid of this Explorer.  We need a vehicle to drive,  because this is our only way of transportation.  I called corporate and got a case number of CAS-41523358 and was told to call a Ford dealership and get the vehicle there asap. I called Alex at 919-366-8000 Leith Ford, the closest dealership and he said I need to get in touch with wford@ford.com . I did 2 weeks ago and he is ignoring me. I also get nausea and dizziness and headaches in the vehicle. My daughter drove it one night and became sick as well. Most of all my husband is still very sick from this vehicle. He almost fell asleep at the wheel! Luckily I was there to alert him! He Never ever falls asleep at the wheel!

Water pump leakage

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a popping sound and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the engine shut off. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground. The oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rotor fractured, and coolant leaked into the engine and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

My ford Explorer has a 3.5L V6 motor. This motor was designed with the water pump installed in the crank shaft. As a result of this when the water pump fails and leaks coolant can leak into the motor and mix with the oil costing thousands of dollars in damages.

My vehicle gradually started getting louder and at the same time we started to notice exhaust fume smell in the vehicle. I had taken it to the dealership and and a different mechanic for a confirmation. They both explained the exhaust is coming apart at the seam. Not due to rust. Just the exhaust on both sides are doing the same thing. Since the first visit with them, I had taken it back again when we noticed it even more and it just keeps getting worse. It'll eventually come off and continue to allow fumes in the car until replaced. I called Ford and they said they did have a customer satisfaction program to replace it, but it was only for police cars and it expired anyway. I explained this is a huge concern for the fact we inhale the fumes in the car and that it can just come apart at any moment, driving. No help at all from Ford.

Water pump has a leak need to be replaced

The Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter is cracked causing excessive exhaust fumes which leak into the cabin area exposing passengers to carbon monoxide.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and the engine overheated. The check engine warning light and the temperature gauge warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to Midas where it was diagnosed again that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was guaranteed a 2-year warranty, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was stalling and while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she received assistance from a bystander to move the vehicle to the side of the roadway and noticed a puddle of water coming from underneath the engine. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle was stalling and the parking brake was activated. The vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The vehicle was left on the side of the roadway to be towed; however, the contact's husband was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and other speeds, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the hood was extremely hot to the touch. There was also an odor of antifreeze and gasoline coming from under the hood. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a left turn, the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the roadway. The contact stated that her husband later added coolant to the reservoir. After starting the vehicle, the warning light was off. The contact stated that her husband saw coolant leaking from the water pump. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The contact called multiple independent mechanics and made them aware or the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated the vehicle was at the dealer for an air bag customer service repair when a leak in the water pump was discovered. The contact stated that the water pump needed to be replaced; however, the water pump was not replaced due to the cost. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the engine could fail. The contact stated that he had not experienced a failure but was concerned that a failure could occur with no warning as the issue was not discovered until the vehicle went to the dealer for an air bag customer service program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered as there was no recall. The contact stated that he researched the failure and found a Customer Service Program in Canada for the issue but not in the United States. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000

Faulty water pump went out on roadtrip, hours away from home. It left me and my children stranded for 4 hours in 100° conditions. No engine light or indicators came on to warn there was a problem. Coolant mixed in with oil and engine started misfiring. I immediately turned vehicle off until a Mechanic could diagnose the problem.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump failed which caused the vehicle to lose motive power. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

The contact's father owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V537000 (Suspension) the dealer performed a complete inspection of the vehicle and informed the contact that the mass air flow sensor needed to be serviced and the coolant system needed to be flushed. The contact stated that the dealer completed the service and the recall repair however, upon picking up the vehicle and returning to his residence, the contact's father noticed that there was mechanical fluid leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that engine needed to be flushed and the timing chain and water pump needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not drivable and he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The contact's father declined to cover the repair as the failure was due to a technician error. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's father then took the vehicle back to his residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contacted the dealer who advised that they would not cover the repair of the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that they could not force the dealer to repair the vehicle and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,556.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. While at the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective water pump. The dealer acknowledged that the failure was a known issue; however, there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was driven to the residence and remained unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine was making loud noises, and then the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the road. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel; however, a message was displayed to shift the vehicle into park (P). The state patrol arrived on the scene and contacted the towing company. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with water pump failure. The contact was also informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Went to start my 2014 Explorer on and it struggled 3 times before turning on. It showed a "Check Brake System" light in the dashboard for a quick second but other than that the car seemed to be ok. I turned on my information panel to check the temperature gauge and it was normal. Kept it on that while driving my kids to school to make sure if I had to pull over I could. I immediately brought it to Hemborg Ford in Norco, CA. When I first brought it in and they popped my hood my coolant tank was below the recommended line and the service advisor immediately said it's most likely my water pump. They had my SUV for over 24 hours for testing and sure enough it's the water pump. Ford decided to install the water pumps INSIDE the engine rather than outside. This is a very dangerous move as the coolant and oil can mix which can cause a vehicle to shut down unexpectedly. Thankfully I trusted my intuition and took it in when I noticed something off and didn't ruin my engine or overall car. I was quoted $2900 to fix this issue. $2500 in LABOR and $400 in PARTS. This is because the job can take up to 14 hours to complete start to finish due to the location of the pump. This is ridiculous. We need something done. Soooooo many people are paying thousands of money out of pocket for something that shouldn't even be a problem. Look at all these complaints: https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/all-about-the-ford-explorer-water-pump-recalls

It’s a dang shame you spend thousands of dollars for a Ford Explorer and because the people that built it were not very smart the people that own them are having to pay thousands of dollars to replace the water pump. And Ford will not recall this or help with the cost. No warning lights come on and then we are stuck with the cost. I will never own another Fire in my life time.

Exhaust smell in passenger compartment while driving; similar to sulfur. Feel safety at risk due to smell causing headaches/nausea; concerned about carbon monoxide or other hazardous materials. Vehicle brought to dealer on 12/13/2021 and issue confirmed. Dealer aware of similar complaints across this vehicle type; TSB is available, so Ford is aware, however not catagorized by Ford as a safety issue. Dealer "reset" HVAC system, installed plugs on tailgate and installed tape on rear body module. Dealer stated additional repairs may be necessary as these "fixes" don't always work. No warning lamps, messages or other notifications. Issue first began November 27, 2021.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the oil extremely low warning message was illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a blown head gasket. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000. When the engine failed there was absolutely no warning indication. My car is regularly in for oil changes at the dealership between 5-6K miles and there was no indication that there may be coolant in the oil when it was changed. No warning signs indicated on the console except for right before the engine went which was "Extremely Low Oil". Consumer stated climate control system in the rear of the cabinet turns on by itself. Additionally, in the morning or anytime when car is auto started consumer can smell a pungent order like sulfur in the heating system.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the vehicle started to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was sludge in the engine. The contact was informed that there was coolant leaking into the engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 133,553.

In failure while driving on highway and it was found that the issue was due to a faulty water pump

7/20/2020 and before, dashboard light came on with message "check charging system" then steering wheel locked up, turned off engine, waited 2-3 seconds, turned back on and its okay. Kept doing this once in a while, bought new battery, message kept coming on. 07/28/2021 message came on saying "something is draining the juice out of battery". This message came on after we bought a new battery. Told Ford company when getting oil change, they said my battery is charged okay. They don't know whats causing it.

Internal water pump failure. coolant mixing with oil. vehicle shut down unexpectedly while in motion.

Exhaust Manifold leaking. Causing Exhaust smell in cab.

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A GAVE A READING OF P0016, WHICH IS A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. TOOK MY EXPLORER TO FRED BEANS FORD IN MECHANICSBURG, PA. FOR INSPECTION. THEY TOLD ME THE CAM PHASERS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED CAMSHAFT GEARS. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM OPERATES WHEN THE ENGINE COMPUTER (PCM) SENDS OIL PRESSURE TO ONE OR THE OTHER CHAMBER OF THE PHASER VIS CAM TIMING SOLENOIDS. WHEN A CAM PHASER GOES BAD, THE VARIABLE CONTROL TIMING (VCT) SOLENOIDS WOULD BE DESTROYED, AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WOULD NO LONGER BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE PHASERS, WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINES TIMING WOULD BE AFFECTED. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE WAS HARD STORED IN THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILED EMMISSION TEST. THE RECOMMENDED REPAIRS WILL NEED TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE STATE EMMISSION TEST. THE TOTAL FOR ALL REPAIRS PLUS INSPECTION COMES TO A TOTAL OF $3,995,05 BEFORE TAX. TO ME THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE MY EXPLORER IS RUNNING GREAT. THE VEHICLE HAS ON 80,000 MILES ON IT AND OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED EVERY 6-7 THOUSAND MILES. I UNDERSTAND THE F-150 HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND QUALIFIES FOR A RECALL WITH THE SAME BASIC ENGINE. TO ME, THIS IS RIDICULOUS. NOBODY WOULD BUY A FORD KNOWING THEY HAD TO DUMP $4000 INTO AT 80,000 MILES. LIKE I SAID MY VEHICLE IS RUNNING GREAT AND TO BE HIT WITH SUCH A REPAIR PRICE TAG IS VERY CONCERNING!! DON'T WANT TO SAY THIS IS A SCAM, BUT THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. I COULD DEAL WITH THE PRICE IF MY VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BAD. APPRECIATE ANY HELP ,

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING TOPPED OFF WITH COOLANT, SHE NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DON FRANKLIN FORD LONDON (388 KY-192, LONDON, KY 40741) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE WATER PUMP NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.

MY WIFE CONTINUES TO GET HEADACHES, DESPITE HAVING THE 'CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM' THAT FORD PROVIDES DONE TO ELIMINATE CARBON MONOXIDE ISSUE IN HER CAR. WE BOUGHT A CARBON MONOXIDE SENSOR THAT READS DOWN TO 1PPM AND SHE IS GETTING 50-60PPM OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAB WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE. THE SAME SENSOR WAS PLACED IN 4 OTHER CARS (2 FORDS, 1 SUBARU; 1 TOYOTA) AND ALL 4 OTHER CARS READ 0 PPM. FORD IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THERE IS A PROBLEM AT ALL. WE CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT CORRECTED AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SIMPLY SAYS 'I'VE NEVER HEARD OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAB.' THOUGHT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO THEY WERE THE SAME DEALERSHIP TO DO THE 'CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM' FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE.

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE HARD, THEN MADE A MISFIRING/POPPING SOUNDS, AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO COAST IT AS CLOSE TO THE EDGE AS POSSIBLE BUT I WAS STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ENOUGH TO BE CONCERN FOR TRAFFIC ON A SEMI-BUSY ROAD. TRIED TO RESTART AND IT WOULD ONLY CLICK AND NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER ANYMORE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. EXPLORER ONLY HAD JUST OVER 112,000 MILES ON IT WITH NO MECHANICAL CONCERN PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. MECHANIC DETERMINED MOTOR WAS SEIZED BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE A DEFINITE REASON AS TO WHY IT HAPPENED. *TR

CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAR HAS 75K MILES. $1300 REPAIR BILL FOR NEW MANIFOLD AND ATTACHED SENSORS.

2014 EXPLORER CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING COOLANT NEAR FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. DEALERSHIP REFILLED COOLANT AND PERFORMED A PRESSURE TEST AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ONE YEAR LATER, THE VEHICLE IS STILL LEAKING COOLANT AND I HAVE TO KEEP ADDING ADDITIONAL COOLANT. I AM CONCERNED THIS IS A WATER PUMP FAILURE AND COST TO REPAIR CAR WOULD BE UPWARD OF 8K

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ROWE FORD AUBURN (699 CENTER ST, AUBURN, ME 04210) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED EXHAUST WAS LEAKING FUMES INTO CARGO AREA, WHICH CAUSED HEADACHES AND LIGHT HEADINESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. *CW*JB

THERE IS AN ODOR LEAKING INTO THE CAR FROM EITHER THE ENGINE OR THE EXHAUST . I'VE NOTICED IT MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS AND WE HAVE TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN TO NOT FEEL SICK WHEN WE BREATHE. IT HAPPENS WHETHER I AM DRIVING OR STOPPED AT A LIGHT. I ALSO STARTED FEELING TIRED WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. I HAVE NOW STOPPED USING THE VEHICLE. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG.

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE ENGINE APPEARS TO SKIP, AND OR BUCK. IT IS NOTICEABLE, BUT THE DEALER CANNOT REMEDY IT.

THE ENGINE BEGAN LEAKING COOLANT CAUSED BY THE WATER PUMP SEAL FAILING. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHERS THAT ALSO HAVE HAD WATER PUMP FAILURES.

BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH CARBON MONOXIDE IN MY VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN MY BAG BEGAN TO SOUND INDICATING THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE. IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL I REMOVED IT FROM THE VEHICLE. I WAS LIGHT HEADED AND EXPERIENCING NAUSEA AT THE TIME.

I WAS GETTING HEADACHES WHILE DRIVING SO I PURCHASED A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR FOR MY EXPLORER FOR $149.00. IT REGISTERED AROUND 18-20PPM WHEN DRIVING. JULY 2019 I HAD THE 'REPAIR' DONE AT MY LOCAL DEALER. AUGUST 2019, MORE HEADACHES AND MY VEHICLE STILL REGISTERS 18-20 PPM WHILE DRIVING. THE APPARENT FIX DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE CARBON MONOXIDE FROM LEAKING INTO MY CABIN AREA. DRIVING WITH AIR CONDITIONER ON AND IN RECIRCULATING MODE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT AND CAM SHAFT SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUNRISE FORD OF FONTANA (LOCATED AT 16005 VALLEY BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335, (888) 629-1239) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

IDLER PULLY WENT BAD THREW BELT..ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT...IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.HAPPEND ON A SUNDAY WILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA..TOOK TO FIRESTONE DEALER TO FIX..COST ME $372.00 TO FIX...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A CLICKING NOISE ON OUR CAR OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS AND MY WIFE HAS BEEN COMPLAINING OF HEADACHES AND FATIGUE DURING THE SAME TIME AS WELL. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP AND IT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A CRACK EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WOULD COST US $1,100 TO FIX. I RESEARCHED AND SAW THIS 1.3MILLION REPORTS OF THE SAMETHING. I CALLED FORD AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP WITH THE REPAIRS AS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. I AM NOT SURE HOW YOU DON'T RECALL A VERY KNOWN ISSUE THAT I NOW SEE PERSONALLY CAUSES HEALTH ISSUES THAT COULD BE FATAL - PLUS YOU GET WITH A COST THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF. NOT GOOD BUSINESS AND VERY DANGEROUS - IT IS SAD IT MAY TAKE A FATAL ACCIDENT BEFORE FORD RECALLS THIS.

CHAIN DRIVEN WATER PUMP FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN THROTTLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THAT LISTED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA17002 (STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

2014 FORD EXPLORER 3.5 LITER ECO-BOOST >>OIL LINES LEAK AT TURBO , CAUSING OIL TO LEAK DOWN ONTO EXHAUST. VERY BAD SMELL !! THERE IS ALREADY RECALLS FOR NEWER MODELS BUT NOT THE 2014. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET HURT. FORD ONLY STATED TO KEEP MY RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT IF THERE IS EVER A RE-CALL?

HEADACHES BY MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF WHILE DRIVING OR RIDING. CARBON MONOXIDE READINGS FIRST TIME READ AT 11PPM ON A 10 MINUTE TRIP. CONTINUAL MONITERING READS AT 6-9 ON NORMAL DRIVING. READINGS AT 14 ON ACCELERATION. I FEEL IT'S UNHEALTHY AND SAFETO DRIVE THIS CAR DAILY.

EXHAUST STARTED COMING INTO REAR OF VEHICLE. WE WERE ABLE TO SMELL IT WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY. PEOPLE IN THE BACKSEAT COULD SMELL IT BEFORE THOSE IN THE FRONT COULD.

ALL RECOMMENDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED ON THE FORD EXPLORER AND EXHAUST FUMES ARE STILL PRESENT IN THE CABIN.

WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AROUND WITH ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON MAY 2018 STATING WE SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THEY PUT SOME TYPE OF RUBBER PLUGS IN THE LIFT GATE REAR HATCH. THIS DIDN'T CURE THE PROBLEM. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK ON AUGUST 21, 2018 WITH 13,800 MILES AND TOLD THEM WHEN WE TRIED TO ENTER A FREEWAY WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE A/C ON THERE IS A VERY PROFOUND ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THEY STATED THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE BACK IN 2016 FOR THIS ISSUE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY EVEN THOUGH THE CAR ONLY HAS 13,800 MILES ON IT NOW, IT IS OVER THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED FROM THEM FOR 50,000 OR FIVE YEARS WON'T COVER IT EITHER. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE US 1,100 FOR THE REPAIRS. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED EARLIER IF WE WERE TOLD BACK IN 2016 THERE WAS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS CAR MAY BE FIVE YEARS OLD BUT IT ONLY HAD 10,000 MILES WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT IN THE FIRST TIME. CAR IS JUST ABOUT BRAND NEW AND THEY WANT US TO PAY FOR REPAIRS ON A NEW VEHICLE THAT HAS A DEFECTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

EXHAUST SMELL/FUMES WERE NOTICED TWICE ON A 3 HOUR TRIP. PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE FELT NAUSEATED AND HAD HEADACHES THAT WERE NOT PRESENT BEFORE THE TRIP AND WERE RELIEVED AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WHILE ACCELERATING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE PARK POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CROWSON AUTO WORLD, 541 MISSISSIPPI 15, LOUISVILLE, MS 39339, (662) 773-8070) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NOT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

EXHAUST FUMES COMING IN THROUGH A/C VENT UPON RAPID ACCELERATION. HAD ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE FIRST PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN 2014. FORD HAS TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM FOUR TIMES AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT FORD HAS NOT ADDRESS SINCE 2011 WHEN THIS MODEL FIRST CAME OUT AND STILL ARE PRODUCING THE VEHICLE WITH SAME DESIGN. THE REASON WHY THE FORD EXPLORER POLICE CARS HAVE MORE ISSUES IS NOT BECAUSE OF ALTERATION WITH THE VEHICLES IT IS BECAUSE THEY DRIVE THE VEHICLES FASTER AND THE HARDER YOU PUSH THE VEHICLE THE MORE YOU WILL NOTICE THE EXHAUST FUMES. THAT'S WHY THERE HAVE BEEN MORE ISSUE'S WITH FORD EXPLORER OLICE VEHICLES. THE ISSUE HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE VEHICLES NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET HURT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAY SCHULTENS FORD (2400 W 6TH ST, THE DALLES, OR) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CRACKS IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ADHESIVE ADDED TO THE OPENING OF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SUSTAINED HIGH HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS HOSPITALIZED BECAUSE HIS BLOOD HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS WERE HIGH DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

UPON ACCELERATION IN PASSING GEAR THERE'S A FOUL ODOR COMING THRU THE AIR VENTS. IT SMELLS LIKE AN OVER HEATED HAIR DRYER. IT'S BAD ENOUGH THAT THE WINDOWS NEED TO BE OPENED TO LET THE ODOR OUT. MY SUV IS IN THE SHOP FOR THE 2ND TIME IN A YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. TODAY'S DATE IS 07/02/2018

VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH CAM PHASERS, CAM POSTITION SENSORS & STRETCH TIMING CHAIN

EXHAUST SMELL IN PASSENGER CABIN AFTER HARD ACLERATION!

DURING COMMUTES TO AND FROM WORK, TYPICALLY WITH STOP-AND-GO CONDITIONS AT SLOW SPEED, I BECOME VERY SLEEPY AND INATTENTIVE, ALMOST TO THE POINT OF PASSING OUT. THIS HAPPENED RECENTLY AFTER HAVING THE CAR SERVICED FOR OIL CHANGE AND A STANDARD 15-POINT INSPECTION.

STRONG EXHAUST ODOR CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING. THIS ODOR CAUSES NAUSEA AND LIGHTHEADEDNESS WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN DOES HELP TO DISSIPATE THE SMALL BUT DOES NOT TAKE IT AWAY COMPLETELY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. HENRTRICH FORD LINCOLN (1427 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS WHERE A CO2 SERVICE CAMPAIGN WAS PERFORMED AND THE CABIN AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.

I DRIVE MY FORD EXPLORER ALMOST EVERY DAY AND I WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY FATIGUED AND DIZZY ( LOSS OF NORMAL BALANCE). I COULD NOT PIN PONT THE PROBLEM AREA UNTIL I RECEIVED AN "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" FROM OUR REGULAR FORD DEALERSHIP IN BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS. MY DOCTOR ORDERED A SPECIAL BLOOD TEST WHICH CONFIRMED A HIGH LEVEL OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN MY BLOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT I STILL HAVE SOME AMOUNT OF THE HEALTH PROBLEMS. THANKS, JIM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE 18-MONTH OLD CHILD, WHO WAS IN A SAFETY SEAT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT, BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT CALLED 911. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE THE DOCTOR RAN SEVERAL TESTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CHILD. THE CHILD RECOVERED AND WAS RELEASED FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND, FIVE MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CHILD BECAME RESPONSIVE WHEN THE CONTACT ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO THE PEDIATRICIAN WHO RULED OUT THAT THE CHILD MIGHT HAVE SUFFERED A SEIZURE. BOTH THE MOTHER AND THE PEDIATRICIAN SUSPECTED THAT THE CHILD MIGHT HAVE SUFFERED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE DEALER WAS CALLED (FESLER AUTO MALL IN FAIRFIELD, IOWA, 641-472-2161), BUT DID NOT CALL BACK AS PROMISED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE

WHEN EVER I EXHILARATE I CAN SMELL EMISSIONS IN MY CABIN OF MY TRUCK TO THE POINT THAT I HAVE TO OPEN THE WINDOWS OR ILL GET DIZZY AND HEADACHES. AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH SPEEDS AS WELL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN BLEAKLEY FORD IN LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122 (PHONE (770) 941-9000). THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE VENTS AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

I PURCHASED MY USED 2014 FORD EXPLORER SPORT IN JANUARY 2017. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, HOWEVER I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE EMITS A SULPHUR "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL WHEN I ACCELERATE TO A HIGH SPEEDS. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, I FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORERS BETWEEN YEARS 2013-2017 AND MAY BE AN EXHAUST ISSUE. I HAVE A WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE, BUT NOTICED THIS IS NOT COVERED PART AS PART OF MY WARRANTY PACKAGE AND THERE IS CURRENTLY NOT A FORD RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS UNSAFE AND A PROBLEM FOR MANY OWNERS LIKE ME. I DO NOT FEEL SICK WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR, BUT HAVING EXHAUST CHEMICALS IN THE AIR WHEN I DRIVE CAN POSE A SERIOUS THREAT AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURE AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS. IT IS AN ISSUE THAT IS CLEARLY OBVIOUS WHEN YOU ACCELERATE AND NEEDS TO FIXED BY THE FORD MANUFACTURER.

I HAVE THIS CAR FROM 2014 AND IS AN EXHAUST FUMES AND CARBON MONOXIDE WAFTING INTO THE CABIN, THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR IT SEVERAL TIMES, SEALING THE REAR END, REPLACING THE EXHAUST BUT THE PROBLEM PERSIST, THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON ANOTHER SOLUTION, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT, THEY ALWAYS TRY TO AVOID THE PROBLEM THANKS RODRIGO DIAZ

EXPERIENCING STRONG EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE CABIN WHEN RUNNING HEAT OR AC. THE SMELL IS MORE PROMINENT WHEN VEHICLE IS SITTING STATIONARY WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

FORD EXPLORER EXHAUST-LEAK. MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER FIRST EXHIBITED A STRONG EXHAUST LEAK SMELLS IN THE CABIN ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO WITH APPROXIMATELY 18-20,000 MILES. THE SMELL WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AFTER COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CAR AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. AROUND TOWN IT NEVER SEEMS TO BE PRESENT. I TOOK IT TO LOVELAND FORD AND THEY INSTALLED A "KIT" WHICH SEEMED TO STOP THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT HAS RECENTLY COME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER. YESTERDAY, I DROVE FROM DENVER UP INTO THE ROCKIES AND THE PROBLEM WAS PARTICULARLY BAD ON THE RETURN TRIP IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC TO THE POINT I WAS FEELING SICK BY THE TIME I GOT HOME. I HAVE HAD THIS BEFORE BUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES MADE THIS PARTICULARLY UNPLEASANT. SO THE CIRCUMSTANCE WHEN IT MOST OFTEN EXHIBITS THE STRONG "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL MIXED WITH EXHAUST IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT FULL TEMPERATURE AND COMES TO A STOP.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRUCE WALTERS FORD LOCATED AT 302 S MAYO TRAIL, PIKEVILLE, KY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES/CARBON MONOXIDE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER BECAME DROWSY WHILE DRIVING. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST ODOR REMAINED PERMANENTLY IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL STAR FORD (3800 CENTURY WAY, PITTSBURG, CA 94565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK IN THE CABIN THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK WITH HIM WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

I HAVE A 2014 FORD EXPLORER WITH 89K MILES. I RECENTLY BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR AN THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL COMES AT HIGHER SPEEDS (ABOVE 50 MPH) AND WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A FULL STOP. THE VEHICLE MUST BE AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE BEFORE YOU CAN SMELL THE EXHAUST FUMES. CURRENTLY THE SOLUTION I RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER IS TO REPLACE THE MUFFLER AND THE DUAL AIR EXTRACTOR.

WHEN I ACCELERATE UP HILL OR TO PASS ANYONE THE EXHAUST SMELL COMES THROUGH MY AIR CONDITIONER. IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NEW AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. BUT IT MAKES ME SICK AND DIZZY SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING.

PISTON ROD BROKE AND VEHICLE COMES TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND LOSES POWER. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY.

EXHAUST ODOR ENTERS THE CABIN WHEN UNDER HIGH ACCELERATION WHEN MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY OR UNDER SUSTAINED, HIGH RPM (ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 3,000 RPM) WHEN TRAVELING IN MOUNTAINOUS FREEWAYS WITH SUSTAINED, UPHILL GRADE. I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURRENCE MORE THAN SIX TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 5 MONTHS AGO (AT THE END OF MARCH 2017 WITH 25,000 MILES). THE ODOR SMELLS LIKE SULFUR AND FILLS THE CABIN TO THE EXTENT THAT PERSONS SITTING IN THE REAR SEATS CAN SMELL THE ODOR. THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS USUALLY ON AND IN RECIRCULATION MODE. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS 30,000 MILES (AUGUST 26, 2017), HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (EXCEPT FOR THE EXHAUST ODOR!) AND HAS NO MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS.

VEHICLE UNDER HARD ACCELERATION AND THE AIR IS ON RECIRCULATE, THE CABIN FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST.

WE ARE GETTING EXHAUST FUMES COMING THRU AC DUCTS WHILE DRIVING

EXHAUST FUMES ODOR WHILE DRIVING IS CAUSING NAUSEA AND HEADACHES TO ME AND MY WIFE MAKING IT UNBEARABLE AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT STARTED OUT ONLY WHEN WE WOULD TURN ON A/C BUT NOW ITS ALL THE TIME.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH THE RPM'S ABOVE 3500. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

MY FORD EXPLORER HAS SIGNIFICANT EXHAUST SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, USUALLY AFTER I HAVE KICKED IT DOWN INTO PASSING GEAR, SUCH AS IN CLIMBING HILLS. WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE, I ASKED THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM TO TRY TO IDENTIFY WHAT IS CAUSING IT AND THEY CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DISCERN ANY ODOR. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS THAT HAVE BEEN PUSHED OUT BY FORD FOR MY VERY PROBLEM AND HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT THERE IS NO INDICATION ANY OF THEIR EFFORTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM ARE ACTUALLY WORKING. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FORD FOR EASTER EGG HUNTS, SO I AND MY FAMILY ARE WAITING FOR A RECALL. IN THE MEANWHILE, WE ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY ONE LAW FIRM SO FAR THAT IS INVOLVED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER THIS ISSUE. WE WOULD RATHER HAVE FORD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS INITIALLY NOTICED JUST AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, BUT WE THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO SOMETHING ON THE ENGINE THAT WOULD BURN OFF IN TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED THE ENTIRE TIME WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM DOESN'T SEEM DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF TRAVEL.

SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES PRESENT IN THE CABIN. ALL PASSENGERS COMPLAIN OF HEADACHES, DIZZYNESS, NAUSEA, AND LETHARGY. THIS OCCURS AFTER DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP. SECOND OWNER OF VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE AT LEAST JUNE 7TH.

EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE WHEN CAR ACCELERATES. HAPPENS MORE WITH HARDER ACCELERATION. IT HAPPENS REGULARLY AND

THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS, BURNT RUBBER, AND SULFUR THAT PROTRUDES FROM THE AIR VENTS INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE UPON ACCELERATION AND A SMALLER AMOUNT OF EXHAUST PROTRUSION UPON IDLE. BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING ARE AFFECTED. THE EXHAUST SMELL HAS CAUSED SOME PASSENGER NAUSEA.

PURCHASED A 2014 FORD EXPLORER IN FEBRUARY 2014, AND WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I STARTED TO NOTICE A FOUL SMELL ENTERING THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCELERATION. IF ACCELERATION OCCURS QUICKLY, WITH A HIGHER THEN NORMAL RPM OCCURRING, THE SMELL BECOMES WORSE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MAC HAIK FORD IN HOUSTON FOR REPAIR. THE FIRST TWO VISITS WERE WERE NON-PRODUCTIVE, AS THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. ON THE THIRD VISIT, I ASKED THAT THEY TECHNICIAN GO ON A TEST DRIVE WITH ME IN THE CAR. THIS VISIT FINALLY RESULTED IN AN ADMISSION FROM THE TECHNICIAN THAT HE COULD ALSO SMELL THE ODOR, AND THEY AGREED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE AND IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE. AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL VENT LINE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN HOURS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE BACK, IT HAD BECOME OBVIOUS THAT A PERMANENT FIX WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND THE ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR REGULARLY OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS.

EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN. WE EXPERIENCE A STRONG ODOR IN THE CABIN WHEN ACCELERATING, TYPICALLY WHILE GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OR PASSING. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN OR THE AC IS ON. WE DON'T DRIVE THIS VEHICLE VERY MUCH TO DATE WE HAVE 28000 MILES ON IT.

MY WIFE AND SON HAVE HAD FREQUENT HEADACHES AFTER DRIVING IN OUR VEHICLE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR WELL OVER TWO YEARS. WE INITIALLY THOUGHT THEY WERE GETTING MOTION SICKNESS BUT AFTER FINDING OUT THAT THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WITH EXPLORERS AND EXHAUST FUMES THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY A RESULT OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE CONTINUOUSLY HAD A ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING FROM THE VENT WHICH I ASSUMED THE A/C FILTERS NEEDED CHANGED. THE SMELL IS INSTANT UPON RUNNING THE A/C AND CONTINUOUS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS STRONGER AT THE BEGINNING BUT THIS COULD BE DUE TO ACCLIMATING TO THE SMELL WHILE DRIVING. I CHANGED ALL THE FILTERS IN THE VEHICLE AND SPRAYED THE VENT SYSTEM WITH AN ODOR TREATMENT BUT THE SMELL DIDN'T GO AWAY.

2014 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO PULL EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE TAIL END OF THE EXHAUST APPARATUS WAS REPLACED IN ORDER TO FORCE GAS DOWN AND AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS SEEMED TO SUCCESSFULLY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE ADVISED ON THE PROGRESS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE. UPDATED 06/19/2017*JS

EXHAUST FUMES IN INTERIOR.

ON ACCELERATION LARGE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (AUTO-NATION FORD IN DEL RAY BEACH) ON FOUR OCCASIONS TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB WARRANTY REPAIR TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,999.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE FUMES TO PENETRATE THROUGH THE VENTS WHILE THE DEFROST SYSTEM OR THE HEATHER WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM LINING AND VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

EXPERIENCING EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

WHEN QUICKLY ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE IS AN BURNING/EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN. DOES NOT MATTER IF THE A/C IS ON OF OFF OR WHETHER ITS ON OUTSIDE AIR OR RECIRCULATION.

STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

AN EXHAUST SMELL ENTERS THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I FIRST STARTED TO NOTICE IT WHEN THE CAR WAS IDLING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. THIS CONTINUED ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS UNTIL MORE RECENTLY WHEN THE SMELL WAS PRESENT EVEN AS I DROVE THE CAR. I HAVE HAD HEADACHES, DIZZINESS AND STOMACH UPSETS FOR MONTHS REALIZING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS PERHAPS NO LONGER SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY IMMEDIATELY ACKNOWLEDGED THE SMELL AND GAVE ME A LOANER. THEY HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD AND ARE CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THE REPAIR PARTS BUT THEY ARE ON BACKORDER. I WAS TOLD THAT POLICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. I JUST RECEIVED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NOTICE SO I IMAGINE THIS WILL EVENTUALLY BE A RECALL. IN THE MEANTIME I CANNOT DRIVE MY OWN VEHICLE WITHOUT RISKING MY HEALTH. THE CAUSE TO ME IS UNKNOWN, I HAVE READ THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINEERING OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, I NOTICED A VERY STRONG SMELL OF PROPANE OR NATURAL GAS. WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND IDLING, THE SAME SMELL WAS DETECTED OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE SMELLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, ONLY THIS TIME IT SMELLED LIKE ROTTEN EGGS.

MY FORD EXPLORER HAS A BAD EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN WHEN HARD ACCELERATING AND ON COLD MORNING EVEN AT IDLE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO NOTICE THE SMELL AND IT LINGERS IN THE CABIN IN TELL YOU OPEN A WINDOW. I CAN SMELL IT ANYTIME I GET ON THE HIGH WAY BUT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I CAN SMELL A CHEMICAL TYPE SMELL WHEN STOPPED A LIGHTS.

EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CABIN. I NOTICE A BAD EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN IF I ACCELERATE OVER 3,000 RPM.

2014 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, STRONG SMELL OF ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN. MUST DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN TO VENT OUT PASSENGER CABIN. MY SAFETY AS WELL AS MY FAMILY'S SAFETY IS AT RISK FOR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, RESPITORY DISTRESS, ASTHMA AND POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS WHILE DRIVING. THE OVERWHELMING ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES WITHIN THE PASSENGER CABIN AT TIMES IS UNBEARABLE.

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 FORD EXPLORER AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO WHILE IT WAS UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER TO BE FIXED AND WHAT WAS DONE AT THE TIME WAS REPROGRAMMING EXHAUST AND AC INTAKE. THIS DID NOT FIX THE EXHAUST PROBLEM BUT DID IMPROVE THE SMELL AND HOW OFTEN IT OCCURRED . I RECENTLY TOOK MY TRUCK INTO GET THE EXHAUST FIXED AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT IS PASSED THE BUMPER TO BUMPER BUT THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM TOOK IN TO BE FIX PRIOR.

EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN WHILE HVAC ON AND WINDOWS UP. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE ACCELERATING AND AFTER COMING TO A STOP.

STRONG "NATURAL GAS" SMELL INSIDE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND VERY NOTICEABLE OUTSIDE OF CAR UPON EXITING INTERIOR. CAN SMELL FROM INSIDE MY HOUSE WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE. STARTED 1/26/17 WITH 63,200 MILES ON MY SUV. TOOK TO FORD FOR SERVICE ON 1/30/17 AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO EMISSION PROBLEMS AND THAT IT WAS DUE TO MY PTU WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH PTU VENT VALVE.

ANYTIME THE FORD EXPLORER GOES OVER 3000 RPMS THERE'S A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. PAID TO LOOK AT OUT OF POCKET AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED.

EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN.

UPON EXCELERATION, A ROTTEN EGG TYPE ORDOR IS EVIDENT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

UPON ACCELERATION, THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGG. I HAVE NOTICED IT FOR AWHILE AND ASSUMED IT WAS A SMELL COMING FROM OUTSIDE. I BEGIN TO TAKE NOTE OF IT ONLY HAPPENING UPON ACCELERATION. I HAVE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT THAT THERE IS NO REPAIR/FIX FOR IT. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT AND THAT IT IS CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS TOXIC. I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN THAT I PICK UP FROM SCHOOL EVERY DAY AND DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THIS HAPPENING. THERE HAS BEEN NO FORMAL RECALL. WHAT INFORMATION CAN YOU GIVE ME? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE16008 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ *CN

WHEN THE EXPLORER IS STOPPED OR IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE ON AND THE HEAT ON YOU CAN SMELL A SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN. LOOKS TO BE A EXHAUST LEAK. I KNOW THIS ISSUE IS ALREADY BEING INVESTIGATED AND HAVE READ UP ABOUT THE TECHNICAL BULLETINS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE AND MOST REVIEWS COME BACK TO SAY THE BULLETINS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM CONCERNING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF MY FAMILY OF NOT KNOWING WHAT KIND OF GAS WE ARE BREATHING IN. COULD BE CARBON MONOXIDE OR SOMETHING ELSE. A RECALL NEEDS TO HAPPEN FOR THESE VEHICLES.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, AN EXHAUST ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE16008. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.

STRONG EXHAUST ODOR UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION.

UNSAFE C02 LEVELS IN CABIN ,BAD ODORS,WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WHILE A/C ON. *TR

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED,A VERY STRONG ODOR OF EXHAUST COMES FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. I HAD A REPRESENTATIVE WITH ME AND THEY NOTICED THE ODOR TOO. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT ROAD YOU ARE DRIVING ON. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE AND TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. ..UPDATED 11/17/16 *BF CONSUMER STATED PALM BAY FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSTALLED A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY IN HIS VEHICLE AGAINST CONSUMERS PROTEST. CONSUMER EXPRESSED CONCERNS REPEATEDLY THAT WITHOUT A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE THROTTLE BODY, IT WOULD FAIL AGAIN, WHICH IT DID. UPDATED 9/5/19*JB

STRONG ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN ACCELERATING. VERY CONCERNED WITH DIVER AND PASSENGERS SAFETY. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE IT WAS NEW. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER OVER A YEAR AGO AND THEY PERFORMED A REPAIR THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THEY THEN TOLD ME FORD WAS WORKING ON A FIX AND SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME. I HAVE YET TO BE CONTACT AND VERY CONCERNED WITH CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THE EXHAUST FUMES. THE NEED TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY AND GIVE IT A PRIORITY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AS I SEE THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER CIRCULATION MODE WAS ACTIVATED OR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, EXHAUST FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

PROBLEM WITH GAS LEAK GO TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CARD.

EXHAUST SMELL IN MAIN CABIN WHEN RPMS EXCEED 3200. HAPPENS MOST COMMONLY WHEN CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE OR ACCELERATING ONTO A FREEWAY TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR PAST TWO YEARS OR SO, IT CAN SMELL LIKE EXHAUST, BURNING HAIR, ETC. COMPLAINTS TO DEALER ARE GIVEN A CURSORY EXPLANATION OF EXCESS FUEL, IT IS NORMAL AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. I'VE OWNED MANY VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THERE IS A HIGHER LEVEL OF ACCELERATION OR RPMS EXCEEDING 3200.

I HAVE FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCED A STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST AND/OR BURNING OIL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THIS OFTEN OCCURS WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING AND/OR UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION OR CLIMBING STEEP GRADES. I HAD MENTIONED THIS A FEW TIMES TO 2 LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIPS AND WAS ADVISED BY ONE THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF POSSIBLE ISSUES INVOLVING A CHEMICAL OR "PROPANE" SMELL, BUT NOT EXHAUST FUMES. THE OTHER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE THAT THIS WAS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED IN RECIRCULATION MODE, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXHAUST FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2014 FORD EXPLORER XLT, WE HAVE NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS IN RECIRCULATION MODE WHILE DRIVING AND IDLING AT A STOPLIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENLTY DURING THE PAST YEAR.

WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CAB OF MY VEHICLE FILLS WITH EXHAUST FUMES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT FORD DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ONLY TOLD TO KEEP CHECKING BACK WITH THEM TO SEE IF A SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE HAS BECOME AVAILABLE.

I MAY HAVE ALREADY COMPLAINED, BUT THIS CAN UPDATE THAT. WHEN PULLING A LONG GRADE AND THE VEHICLE HAS DOWNSHIFTED,3500 OR MORE RPM AND ABOUT 65 MPH UNDER LOAD, I SMELL SULFUR IN THE CABIN. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN THE COVERS FOR MY MOON ROOF AND SUN ROOF ARE RETRACTED. IT HAS BEEN IN TO A DEALER 4 TIMES NOW, SO I HAVE LOST A MONTH OF USE. THE LAST RETURN WAS ON FRIDAY 1 JULY. I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL MOUNTAIN THAT MAKES IT SMELL. FORD KEEPS WORKING ON THE BACK END, THE EXHAUST THERE HAS ALMOST NO SMELL. I TOLD THE DEALER THE SULFUR SMELL COMES FORM EXHAUST THAT IS ESCAPING FROM THE ENGINE UP TO THE BACK OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. THERE ARE TWO TURBOS ON THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE TWO SEPARATE EXHAUST PATHS. SOMEWHERE UP FRONT THERE IS A LEAK THAT STINKS. THANK YOU *TR

EVERY TIME YOU STEP ON THE GAS A LITTLE MORE THAN NORMAL, IE GOING UP A HILL AND GETTING UP TO SPEED, THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST/ BURNING OIL SMELL AND IS QUITE DISORIENTING. I DONT KNOW IF THERE IS AN AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A FILTER OR IF IT SO POTENT THAT THE CABIN AIR FILTER CANT FILTER IT ALL OUT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN EXHAUST ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT AND REAR AIR VENTS DURING ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MUFFLER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HOME, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE ALARM AND HORN SOUNDED, AND THE TAILGATE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,191. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ

EXPERIENCING VERY STRONG EXHAUST / SULFUR SMELL IN CABIN AREA UPON MEDIUM TO HARD ACCELERATION. BOUGHT CAR IN SPRING OF 2014 AND NOTICED IT WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OR TWO. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE AS I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS NUMEROUS TIMES THIS WITH NO ONE ELSE ON THE ROAD. IT OCCURS WHEN YOU PASS SOMEONE OR GO UP A STEEP INCLINE. WHEN TOWING MY BOAT THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE AND YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, BUT EVEN WITH THAT IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET THE SMELL OUT OF THE CABIN. SITUATION OCCURS WITH THE FRESH AIR VENTS ON AND/OR THE RECIRC AIR ON ' VENT SETTING DOESN'T MATTER. I'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF GETTING THIS LOOKED AT SINCE IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS NO DEFINITIVE FIX, BUT SINCE THE CAR NOW HAS 29,000 MILES ON IT, I WANT IT TO GET CHECKED OUT BEFORE WARRANTY IS UP. IT IS ALARMING THAT WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS FOR THIS HAZARDOUS/DEADLY SITUATION THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR A BETTER FIX THAN THE TSB.

THE EXHAUST SEEMS TO BE ENTERING THE CABIN THROUGH THE AC VENTS. WE TOOK THIS BACK TO FORD AS WE BOUGHT IT NEW AND THEY STATED AT FIRST IT WAS JUST STICKERS BURNING OFF. THEN I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AND MADE A MANAGER TO RIDE WITH ME. HE STATED IT WAS NOT NORMAL AND WE LEFT IT THERE. THEY STATED THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS A REROUTED SOMETHING. SEEMED TO BE VERY CONFUSED ON WHAT THEY DID. THE SMELL NEVER REALLY WENT AWAY AND NOT THAT IT HAS 20,000 MILES SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORST. MY WIFE IS PREGNANT NOW AND ITS HER DAILY DRIVER. I WOULD JUST TAKE IT BACK AND TRADE IT IN BUT I WILL LOSE SO MUCH IN TRADE!! I JUST THINK THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM WORRIED FOR MY WIFE AND FUTURE BABY. *TR

A SULFUR SMELLING STENCH COMING THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING OVER A HIGH RPM RATE. THE SMELL ENTERS THE CABIN EVEN WITH THE AC TURNED ON AND ALSO WHEN RECIRCULATION IS TURNED ON. I HAVE REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *TR

UPON ACCELERATION EXHAUST ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN. SOMETIMES EXHAUST ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN WITHOUT ACCELERATION. I THOUGHT I HAD REPORTED THIS BEFORE. *TR

UPON HARD ACCELERATION MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER HAS EXHAUST FUMES ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE. I TESTED WITH BOTH THE AC ON RECIRC AND RECIRC OFF AND IT HAPPENS EITHER WAY. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE FORD SHOP WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A TSB WAS PERFORMED WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL SCENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE RPMS REACHED 3,500. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. DURING THE FIRST REPAIR, THE ENTIRE SEAL ON THE REAR HATCH DOOR AND DRAIN WAS REPAIRED. DURING THE SECOND REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOW SUFFERS FROM HEADACHES CONTRIBUTED FROM FUMES INHALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.

MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER WAS PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR WITH NO TEST DRIVE. MY NORMAL DAILY DRIVE CONSIST OF 2 LANE SIDE ROADS. ON THE WEEKEND MY FAMILY AND I WILL TAKE THE INTERSTATE ROUTES. IN EARLY MARCH AS WE BEGAN OUR TRIP AND I ACCELERATED ONTO THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A VERY HEAVY EXHAUST ODOR. THE ODOR WAS THICK ENOUGH THAT WE HAD TO LOWER EACH OF OUR WINDOWS. WE THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE BUT PERHAPS JUST A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE BUT THAT WASN'T THE CASE. THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION ONLY, WITH NO AIR, WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING OR WITH THE HEAT ON. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO FORD 3 TIMES SINCE AUGUST 2014 FOR A TOTAL OF 26 DAYS IN THE SHOP IN HOPES OF GETTING THIS REPAIRED WITH NO LUCK. I DID HAVE A CASE OPEN WITH FORD CASE# [XXX] AND WAS TOLD LAST WEEK (11/13/14) BY CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON "[XXX]" THAT MY CASE HAD BEEN CLOSED, REASON; "THE ODOR I AM EXPERIENCING IS NORMAL" I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY FORD THAT THE CASE WAS BEING CLOSED NOR WAS THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I PLACED A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN MY VEHICLE AND AFTER 3 TO 4 DAYS ON 11/01/14 RECEIVED A WARNING TO MOVE TO CLEAN AIR! MY VEHICLE IS UNDER FULL WARRANTY HOWEVER THAT IS USELESS AT THIS POINT. ON 11/15/14 I HAD TO TAKE A 6 HOUR ROUND TRIP WITH MY MOTHER, STEP FATHER AND MOTHER-IN-LAW WE HAD TO LOWER WITH WINDOW NO LESS THAN 8 TIMES DURING THE TRAVEL AND MY MOTHER HAD A VERY SICK HEADACHE AFTER THE TRIP. THIS PROBLEM IS REAL AND I HOPE YOU WILL GIVE IT THE TIME AND ATTENTION NEEDED TO MAKE SURE OTHER PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF AREN'T JUST BRUSHED OFF BY FORD. FORD HAS MY MONEY PAID IN FULL FOR A VEHICLE I AM FORCED TO DRIVE DAILY BECAUSE I HAVE NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION. AND YOU ASK DO I ALSO HAVE HEADACHES YES AND THEY ARE VERY REAL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

I HAVE EXPERIENCED A BURNING SMELL ENTERING THE CABIN AREA WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE AND WHEN CLIMBING A HILL. ALSO HAVE HAD A "SOUR" SMELL LIKE SOURED CLOTHING FROM AC WHEN I START MY VEHICLE. I DID ASK A SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT THE "SOUR" SMELL AND HE SAID HE NEVER HEARD OF IT, NOT A BIG HELP. *TR

DURING HARD ACCELERATION, A "SMELL" ENTERS THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE "SMELL" IS OF SULFUR OR ROTTEN EGGS. THE SMELL IS DEFINITELY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. FORD ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND PERFORMED A TSB TO FIX. THE TSB DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, AND THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY HAVE TO WAIT FOR AN ENGINEER. SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THERE IS ONLY 1 FORD ENGINEER FOR ALL OF SOUTH TEXAS. *TR

SINCE I'VE OWNED MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS I GET SULFUR SMELLING EXHAUST FUMES COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS WHEN QUICKLY ACCELERATING EVEN IF THE A/C IS IN RECIRC MODE AND EVEN WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS NOT FULL. IT IS DEFINITELY EXHAUST ODORS AND NOT FUEL ODORS. *TR

I GET A FOUL ODOR IN THE CABIN ON HARD ACCELERATION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID A FIX BUT IT DID NOT HELP.THEY SAY THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, IT SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST IS ENTERING THE CABIN. HELP! MAKE FORD FIX THIS .CAR WAS PURCHASE NEW AND I NOTICE THE PROBLEM ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER. *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE AND WHEN I DID A EXHAUST SMELL ENTERED THE CAB IT TOOK ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS AFTER ACCELERATING OVER 3500 RPMS. I HAVE TESTED THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN AND IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. SITTING STILL THERE IS NO EFFECT AT ALL. FIVE STAR FORD OF PLANO TEXAS HAS TRIED A "TSB" THAT WAS ISSUED TO INSTALL A VENT ADJUSTMENT. THEY ALSO CHANGED OUT THE CABIN FILTER. STILL NO LUCK. THANK YOU *TR

EXHAUST SMELL IN VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 70MPH. *TR

I RENTED A NEARLY NEW FORD EXPLORER LIMITED AWD IN MILWAUKEE, WI. I HAD BEEN CONSIDERING PURCHASING THIS MODEL SO I WAS PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE ONE FOR A FEW DAYS. EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED HARD (WOT) THE CABIN WOULD FILL WITH EXHAUST FUMES. THIS OCCURRED EVEN WITH THE AC IN RECIRCULATE MODE AND WITHOUT ANY OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY THAT WOULD HAVE PRODUCED THE ODOR. IT WAS STRONG ENOUGH THAT WE OPENED THE WINDOWS TO GET FRESH AIR. AFTER THE 2ND TIME OF THIS OCCURRING, I DID NOT ACCELERATE HARD AGAIN AS TO AVOID THE PROBLEM. I ALSO TEST DROVE A BRAND NEW 2014 ECOBOOST AWD MODEL THIS WEEKEND AND IT DID THE SAME THING. I WILL NOT BE PURCHASING THIS MODEL BUT WANTED TO ADD MY EXPERIENCE TO THE DATABASE AS I FEEL THAT FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. IT IS A SHAME, IT WAS A NICE VEHICLE OTHERWISE. *TR

TEST DROVE BRAND NEW 2014 EXPLORER WITH 3.5L ECOBOOST TURBO ENGINE. UPON HARD ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE CABIN EXPERIENCES A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND LUNGS. I DECIDED AGAINST PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FOR THIS REASON. *TR

WHEN ACCELERATING OR DOING FREEWAY SPEEDS THE SMELL OF EXHAUST CIRCULATES THROUGHOUT THE CAR. IT IS SO BAD THAT WE HAVE TO ROLL DOWN ALL THE WINDOWS. THIS HAS CAUSED DROWSINESS, HEADACHES AND OUR YOUNG GRANDDAUGHTER TO HAVE AN ASTHMA ATTACK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY BOTH SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE SMELL IS NOT ABNORMAL. THEY CLAIM THAT THE CAR IS NOT BROKEN IN YET AND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BURN OFF. *TR

AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2014 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. 3.5L 4WD LESS THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR, MY WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN WERE DRIVING HOME DOWN THE FREEWAY. AFTER A HARD ACCELERATION AN AWFUL SMELL FILLED THE CABIN. MY WIFE STARTED COUGHING AND I INSTANTLY FELT NAUSEOUS. I PULLED OVER THINKING SOMETHING WAS BURNING, MY WIFE THOUGHT IT WAS BURNING WIRES. I CHECKED OF THE VEHICLE BUT FOUND NOTHING BURNING. I DID HOWEVER WALK TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS OVERPOWERED BY THE SAME SMELL. I NARROWED IN DOWN TO THE EXHAUST PIPE. AFTER GETTING HOME I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH AND WAS SHOCKED TO FIND MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS EVEN A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST FORD OVER IT. THE DEALER MUST HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT... I WANT TO RETURN THIS VEHICLE , FORD HAS TO HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS OR SHOULD HAVE. THEY PUT MY CHILDREN AT RISK AND I AM NOT HAPPY. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 3 HOURS AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR

EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS OPERATING. THESE FUMES ARE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF AND NOT FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES. THE FUMES ARE WORSE WHEN THE RECIRCULATE OPTION IS OPERATING. HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND/OR MEDIUM ACCELERATION PRODUCE THE STRONGEST FUMES. HEADACHES AND NAUSEA INFLICTED ON VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY FORD, PRESENTED AS REPAIRED AND STATED TO HAVE PASSED A TEST FOR EXHAUST FUMES. VEHICLE STILL PRESENTS EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, IT BECAME APPARENT THAT FORD AND THE NHTSA HAVE KNOWN OF THIS PROBLEM: CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE AND HEALTH ISSUES SHOULD NOT BE REGULATED TO SECONDARY STATUS BY FORD NOR THE NHTSA. *TR

STRONG EXHAUST ODOR ON ACCELERATION. *TR

WHEN I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AN EXHAUST SMELL FILLS THE CABIN. *TR

STRONG EXHAUST ODOR ON ACCELERATION. *TR

MY FAMILY HAS A 2013 AND 2014 FORD EXPLORER. BOTH OF THEM DELIVER A NOXIOUS ODOR INTO THE CABIN ON MEDIUM TO HARD ACCELERATION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT WHEN I'VE SEARCHED FOR THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET. *TR

BAD ODOR IN VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION. SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. THIS IS A BRAND NEW AUTO. VERY DISAPPOINTED. SMELLED IT DURING TEST DRIVE BUT SALESMAN SAID THAT IT WAS CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE SMELL WOULD GO AWAY. IT HAS NOT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. THE EXHAUST FUMES WERE THE STRONGEST AT 60 MPH OR HIGHER. THE CONTACT HAD TO REDUCE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED AND OPEN ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE FUMES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600. UPDATED 10/03/14*LJ UPDATED 3/10/15 *JS

EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE CABIN THROUGH THE A/C VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. THE A/C CONTROLS MUST BE TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE MUST BE ACCELERATING OR CLIMBING A HILL. IT LOADS THE CABIN HEAVILY AT TIMES WITH EXHAUST FUMES, BUT APPEARS TO CLEAR QUICKLY WHEN NORMAL OPERATION RESUMES. *TR

STRONG EXHAUST SMELL ANYTIME ENGINE ACCELERATES, SUCH AS DOWNSHIFTING WHEN GOING OVER AN OVERPASS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. NOT "HARD" ACCELERATION REALLY. I HAVE RESEARCHED, AND KNOW THIS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND HAS BEEN SINCE THE "5TH GEN" EXPLORERS CAME OUT. I KNOW IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF NHTSA, AND I AM JUST REGISTERING MY COMPLAINT HOPING YOU CAN GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THANK YOU. *TR

WHEN DRIVING MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER AT ANY SPEED AND ON ANY TERRAIN, THE EXHAUST FUMES ENTER INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR IS EXTREME, CAUSES HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND TENDS TO BURN MY EYES AS WELL AS MY GRANDDAUGHTER, WHO IS WITH ME MOST OF THE TIME. BECAUSE THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN OF THIS PROBLEM, AND BECAUSE FORD HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, MY DEALER WAS NOT GOING TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. FINALLY THEY HAVE AGREED TO SPRAY THE UNDER PART OF THE EXHAUST WITH A RUBBERIZED SEALANT THAT WAS USED ON THE 2013 MODELS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, WHICH I HAVE READ WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL ON THE 2013 , I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE EXHAUST ORDER IS HORRID AND I FEAR THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS THAT MAY ARISE. *JS

THE CAR REPEATEDLY FILLS WITH EXHAUST FUMES FOLLOWING HIGHER RPM'S JUST RETURNED FROM COLORADO MOUNTAINS. CLIMBING MOUNTAINS CAUSES HIGHER RPM'S AND IN THE PROCESS CAUSED THE CABIN TO FILL WITH EXHAUST FUMES. *TR

WHEN ACCELERATING THE CABIN OF MY FORD EXPLORER FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST. *TR

EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE CABIN AREA REGULARLY WHEN THE SIR CONDITIONER IS IN RE-CIRCULATION MODE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR OUR BABY WHO WAS BORN PREMATURELY BUT HAS HAD TO BREATHE IN EXHAUST FUMES WHEN RIDING WITH US IN OUR BRAND NEW FORD EXPLORER. *TR

UPON CONSISTENT MODERATE TO HEAVY THROTTLE, THE CABIN FILLS WITH FUMES/ODOR WHICH SMELLS LIKE A MIX OF EXHAUST AND BURNING/SMOLDERING PLASTIC OR EPOXY. IT IS STRONG, EASILY REPEATABLE AND HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHILE TRAVELING UP LONG CONSISTENT GRADES ETC. DOES NOT HAPPEN IN EASY CITY DRIVING, MERGING ONTO AN EXPRESS WAY, IT HAPPENS NEARLY 100% OF THE TIME. *TR

WAS ACCELERATING ON THE INTERSTATE AND A VERY FOUL ODOR, LIKE EXHAUST ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS, WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND DOWN, AC OFF AND ON, HEAT OFF AND ON, GOING 10MPH AND GOING 60MPH, DURING HARD ACCELERATION AND DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION. *TR

IT WAS RAINING QUITE HEAVILY ALL DAY AND WAS RAINING WHEN THE MISFIRE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WOULD BUCK AND JERK WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE CAR AND THEN FINALLY THE BLINKING ENGINE WENT AWAY. THE ENGINE ON THIS CAR IS A TWIN TURBO 3.5L ECOBOOST. *JS

THE EXPLORER SPORT (V6 TWIN TURBO ECOBOOST) STARTED LEAKING SULFUROUS SMELLING VEHICLE EXHAUST FUMES (POSSIBLY CYANOTIC ) INTO THE CAR WHICH MADE THE OCCUPANTS FEEL UNWELL . FORD HAVE A FIX THAT THEY DO NOT ADVISE CUSTOMERS ABOUT SO THE FUME ISSUE IS KNOWN TO THEM ( TSB 12-12-4 ). THIS FIX HAS BEEN PERFORMED YET THE ODOR PERSISTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN PROPERLY RESOLVED AND WE HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN DRIVING A CAR WITH THIS TYPE OF FAULT. IT IS DISTURBING THAT OXIDES OF SULFUR AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE CAN ONLY BE SMELLED WITHIN CERTAIN CONCENTRATION LIMITS AND THAT THE "NOSE" BECOMES INSENSITIVE TO THEM AT HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS. OTHER PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING THE SAME PROBLEM AND I THINK IT S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A DRIVER BECOMES INCAPACITATED AND HAS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IF THIS HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. MANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM ON VARIOUS WEBSITES. *TR

EXHAUST SMELL COMING OUT FROM AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM AT HIGH RPMS (ABOUT 3500). *TR