2015 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

Water pump inside the engine went out and was leaking coolant all over the engine and transmission. Caused the engine to over heat and the cabin heat to fail. Risk of fire with fluids on engine.

3/23 I noticed my coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was involved in a minor accident in 12/22 and so I thought coolant slowly leaked out due to the accident. The vehicle was repaired at a collision center so I was concerned they didn't repair or totally missed the leak.

In 2015, when I leased a Ford Explorer XLT, I was never made aware or otherwise notified that a host of Ford models, including the 2015 Ford Explorer XLT had a long known design flaw in which the water pump, encased in the engine block, had a history of prematurely breaking and causing engine coolant to enter the engine and mix with the oil, and also into the oil pan, causing total engine failure, with no advance warning to and at the peril of the vehicle owner or operator, when the vehicle may come to a complete standstill or stop in traffic or in any operation placing the operator at risk of injury or in jeopardy of causing an accident or being subject to becoming an accident victim, plus creating the need to replace a new engine or a rebuilt engine into the vehicle.

EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE INTERIOR-This seems to only occur on road trips where fast and hard acceleration is needed for highway driving which is not something we normally due. Since we have owned the vehicle, on every occasion of strong hard acceleration there is a strong exhaust / spent fuel smell being brought into the cars interior.

Wastegate issues. Decrease in power and acceleration causing safety hazards while driving. Pulled onto a highway while in traffic (65mph) and I couldn't accelerate as needed when pulling onto a highway and was nearly rear ended.

2015 ford explorer limited approximately 80000 miles. While in motion loses engine all engine power and begins to shudder. The vehicle will not accelerate at all.

After just 63,000 miles both turbos on my 2015 ford explorer sport failed. One was confirmed as leaking oil which could result in an engine fire. Additionally, it was confirmed that the vehicle's timing cover was leaking, also at risk for engine fire.

2015 ford explorer sport exhaust in the cabin I began smelling raw exhaust when I would first start my car, the air blowing though my vents. I would roll my windows down because it made me immediately nauseous, as I drove the smell would go away and roll my windows back up. The smell only went away for a few minutes as the cabin resaturated with exhaust smell.

Carbon monoxide in cab. Experienced headaches and extreme fatigue. Had co detector in car and spiked to 18 ppm and remained continuously.

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the driver fainted from carbon monoxide entering the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into two vehicles before stopping on the side of the road.

When I drive my explorer and the engine revs up above 2800 RPM while merging onto a highway, a strong exhaust odor comes in the cab of my vehicle. The smell is bad enough that all my family has become very dizzy to the point of almost passing out and we have had headaches immediately after. I have a 2 year old daughter and I worry that the exhaust odor can harm her and the rest of our family.

I have noticed this smell some since I purchased the vehicle, but it has progressively gotten worse. Upon heavy acceleration (such as merging onto the highway), there is a very strong burning smell that takes over the inside of the vehicle. The smell seems to be exhaust coming into the vehicle.

We have also encountered exhaust fumes in the vehicle. On long trips we have also experienced fatigue dizziness and nausea. When we go on the trips we have a sheltie which comes with us, and he has not looked good at times also.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon placing the gear shifter in park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the message "Transmission Not in Park" was flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH, the rear turbo failed. There were no warning lights.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the coolant had leaked from the vehicle.

Water pump and timing belt failure, causing overheating and leaving driver stranded and posing threat for engine failure.

While driving at 40 MPH the car suddenly lost power. The accelerator would not respond. We were luckily able to coast downhill and get on the shoulder.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure the message "Terrain Management Fault" was displayed along with the wrench icon.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with a thumping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start with the lights illuminated inside the cabin of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to use the HVAC system, the heater was inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vents. The oil pressure warning light was displayed before the vehicle stalled.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power. The engine temperature warning light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving on an incline, the engine stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated.

Vehicle stopped suddenly as I was driving on the highway. When I was able to resume driving the vehicle began to drag as if there was no power. The check engine light came on.

Water pump went out and had to have my vehicle towed and I was out of my vehicle for a month and half... Faulty water pump and Ford knows this that is why they have a law suit against them. Then where they put this water put makes the cost even more!!!

In december 2019 while driving at about 70 MPH uphill on interstate highway at nightime, the engine suddenly lost power. Depressing the accelerator pedel had no effect and the transmission acted as if it was shifted to neutral even though it was still in drive. The engine RPM seemed to dropp to idle speed.

Both exhaust manifolds were cracked. Removed and drilled out broken studs and installed new converters. I heard a noise for a day or two and brought it in and they said this was the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving unknown speeds in the rain, the contact heard an abnormal squealing noise coming from the serpentine belt. The vehicle stalled.

I am a new ford owner. I bought my used ford explorer (VIN# [xxx]) on 12/26/17. Right now I am worried about my ford explorer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and slowed down independently. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated.

After a hard acceleration, on the highway or when accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp, we smelled a burnt hair odor in the passenger compartment of our 2015 ford explorer. After smelling this, I did some research and found other ford explorer owners with the same complaint and the smell was accompanied with carbon monxide. 9-28-15 dealership sealed rear underbody.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin of the vehicle, causing the driver and the passenger to experience nausea and dizziness. No medical assistance was required.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions, while starting the vehicle and while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was an abnormally strong odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was experiencing reoccurring headaches from the odor.

Took vehicle in to see local mechanic due to small drops of antifreeze on ground. Mechanic concluded water pump would need to be replaced. Since water pump is built into the engine for this Ford model, the engine would need to be dismantled to fix.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was a strong abnormal odor intermittently coming from the inside of the vehicle. The failure occurred on several different occasions.

Had the car for about a year. After the last service I brought in car was fine for a few months, but just recently Had a coolant leak start, very slow but not good. Took it to the service department and they said The water pump is bad.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the water pump was leaking. The contact added coolant.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the RPM increased to 6,000 and the vehicle lost motive power.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the cabin of the vehicle needed to be resealed.

Car kept overheating and I checked the antifreeze. Several times during the week it was empty. Took it to PepBoys and found out the water pump was faulty.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was condensation underneath the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump, timing chain, and belt needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. The message "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" was displayed.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed the coolant fluid was low and the engine overheating warning light was illuminated, but there were no visible coolant leaks. The contact was able to drive a short distance to the residence. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir, but the coolant level was low the following day.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the contact noticed a gasoline odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the warning message "Engine Overheating" had been displayed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the engine coolant reservoir was low and coolant had leaked from the vehicle.

Premature water pump failure on 2015 Ford Explorer Limited with 51,000 miles. Noticed coolant leak while changing oil. Took it to a mechanic that pressure tested cooling system to discover water pump is leaking.

Leaking water pump

Turbocharger oil supply tubes leaking onto exhaust manifold Same engine as the recalled 2016-2017 Models

My 2015 ford explorer water pump has failed sending coolant all over. The water pump in an internal component of the engine. I am lucky that I caught the water pump failure when I did and it didn’t completely catastrophically fail.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle was shuddering.

Component failure- Water Pump , causing extensive repairs. Car shut down while driving . I have estimate from independent service center.

Upon excellerated take off the exhaust fumes fill the cabin. There has been a prior recall for such issues. This has happened multiple times over the entire time that I have owned it.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HVAC system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty, causing coolant intrusion into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The contact stated that the “Service Required” light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.8. The contact stated that he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The oil warning light intermittently illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly, and the contact heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the engine. The contact was able to continue driving.

This vehicle has an internal water pump. Failure can destroy engine. Failure can cause vehicle to stop.

At approximately 101,000 miles noticed a drip of coolant on garage floor . Inspected car , noticed empty coolant expansion tank and leak from water pump weep hole. Took to dealer and confirmed leaking water pump .

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the vehicle was performing abnormally when the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the coolant leaks while driving.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump was leaking coolant.

Sitting in my car one day and the engine coolant light came on, so I checked and noticed that it was low but I just had an oil change the prior week that included fluid checks. I purchased coolant and put it in no problem and the following week I'm picking up school supplies and notice fluid leaking from my car, checked coolant and it is all gone on the ground.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormally strong burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the turbocharging of the cooling lines was weakening.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an excessive amount of coolant fluid leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated the engine temperature was high and overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump had failed.

2015 Ford Explorer XLT was parked at gas station and when returning I got a warning light “Engine coolant over temperature”. Coolant leaking in a puddle on front passenger side at bottom of motor indicating the same water pump issue everyone else has mentioned. Was able to make it to an Auto Zone down the road and the reservoir was nearly empty.

Vehicle has apx 78000 miles with a broken water pump. They are supposed to be good for 100k miles. Many people have gotten them replaced to have them break again with in a year.

The water pump that is incased inside my engine has started leaking at only 75,000 miles with very few of those miles in the last 2 years as I've hardly been driving because of the pandemic.

Water pump started leaking at 50k miles

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a carbon monoxide odor was detected coming from the cabin air vents, which caused the contact and his passenger to have headaches. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer for the recurring failure.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving his vehicle at approximately 50 MPH, the check engine light illuminated, and he smelled as if something was burning. The contact stated that he then pulled over and waited until the smoke cleared before driving the vehicle again.

Water pump was leaking. Got warning indicating the coolant levels were low. Filled up coolant and was empty a couple weeks later.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front windshield bonding fracture and disconnected structing another vehicle. The contact also mentioned that an abnormal fume odor appeared in the interior cabin from all vents.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his son was driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and an abnormal sulfur odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to damerow ford (12325 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, (800) 732-8633) to be diagnosed.

Check engine light came on at 60,600 miles. Mechanic says it is a crankshaft/cam shaft correlation code. Timing chain needs to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the occupants became nauseous and ill and experienced headaches. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who performed service to repair a possible carbon monoxide leak under the manufacturer's service campaign number: 19n05.

The explorer only has 46000 miles on it and the water pump failed causing coolant to leak. We park it in our garage and I'm very observant so I noticed almost immediately my wife drives this with our children in it and we bought it because it was supposed to be built ford tough and I was expecting at least 100,000 miles before things like this would start happening.

It is the same problem back as before. When you accelerate or go up a hill you have an horrible emission odor. I have had this fixed, but it is back.

On my 2015 ford explorer xlt, the water pump which is encased inside the cyclone/duratec engine, broke and leaked coolant which was mixed with the oil, tge oil pan and the oil pump causing complete engine failure. There was no advance warning and ford has not issued a recall although a number of models have been affected. This caused me to have to replace my engine at my expense.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the vehicle was parked outside of the garage, the contact smelled exhaust fumes inside and outside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

When the vehicle is not in motion and the climate control is active, a burning oil smell comes from the vents. The fumes irritate the eyes and respiratory system. There is no visual sign of any fluid leaks.

The police interceptor utility was being driven with windows down in a parking lot when a foul odor was smelled by the officer, followed by the carbon monoxide alarm activating. The reading on the co alarm was 127 ppm. The vehicle was taken to hilltop ford and a repair was made to the egr purge valve.

I bought my new, 2015 ford explorer sport, VIN [xxx] for $59,000 dollars at rich ford auto dealership, service manager [xxx] 8601 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, new mexico.

The exhaust smell is overwhelming when you have to accelerate over 3,500 rpms. This is sometimes necessary when on highways or when traveling up a hill at higher speeds. It is not safe to inhaling exhaust fumes within the cabin.

Check engine light came on. Took the car to conrad's. Scanned code and the result is engine timing chain needs to be replaced and possibly the engine.

When accelerating in my vehicle from a stopped position and when driving on the expressway, there is a carbon monoxide odor and I get light headed and have headaches afterward. This has continued after my vehicle was repaired by a ford dealership due to the recall. This has happened several times before and after the repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

Exhaust leaking into cabin. Filling cabin of vehicle with a sulfer or cat pee smell.

When accelerating, smell fumes and onset of dizziness and blurred vision while driving. Immediately slowed down (almost to a stop) in mid traffic and opened windows, allowing fresh air to blow in. Dizziness went away after a minute or two.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving home with the air conditioning activated, the re-circulation button was pressed and the contact became drowsy and sleepy. The contact stated that there was an exhaust odor in the vehicle.

I was driving on the interstate at 70 MPH and I heard a loud clunk and my engine lost acceleration. I could not increase my speed and the car would not go. I had to pull off the road and the car was running rough and when I pushed on the accelerator pedal the car barely moved.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an internal failure concerning an odorless carbon monoxide leakage. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action number: ea17002 (structure, engine and engine cooling).

The exhaust leaking into the car it terrible, it's giving me headaches and making me feel sick. It has been going on since I purchased the car in 2015 but I can't take it anymore. The problem occurs when excelerating at any speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were seeping into the rear cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

Have had 2015 explorer in local ford dealer 6 times to have exhaust fumes in cabin resolved. They have perform repairs to current TSB's. Still having exhaust fumes in cabin after normal acceleration.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact noticed a odor coming from the exhaust, which made her nauseous. The vehicle was taken to vista ford lincoln woodland hills (21501 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364), but could not be diagnosed since the contact became ill.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact felt nauseous, sleepy, and had headaches. There were no warning indicators illuminated in the vehicle.

There is a strong smell of what I could only at first describe as natural gas or propane (rotten eggs) entering the cabin. It was compounded when I put turned the cabin heat on. With winter upon us the smell enters the heating ducts making it nearly unbearable.

Purchased my vehicle in july 2017. Due to an unrelated power issue that occurred under full throttle, I had to drive my car on a lot of full throttle runs at highway speed to help the dealership diagnose the issue. This went on for weeks, trying to get the dealership to duplicate the problem.

I just have become aware the growing concern about ford explorer exhaust/rotten egg smell. My 2015 experiences this condition on a daily basis. I have asked the ford dealerships on numerous occasions to look into this but they have always told me "no problem found".

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving unknown speeds, the contact noticed exhaust fumes in the cabin. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (brondes ford lincoln, 1511 reynolds rd, maunee, oh 43537) where it was diagnosed that the vents and bumper shield needed to be replaced.

Ford explorer carbon monoxide issue. The cabin of my 2015 ford explorer fills with carbon monoxide anytime I have the windows open and I accelerate. I have a co monitor in the car and can watch it as it goes up within seconds of acceleration.

I purchased a new 2015 ford explorer. Within a couple of months I noticed a smell in the car when accelerating or going up hills. I took it into the dealership and they confirmed there was a carbon monoxide leak and repaired it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that carbon monoxide entered the vehicle while the vehicle was idling and being driven. The failure occurred within less than a year of owning the vehicle.

Exhaust smell in cabin after wide open throttle (wot) period onto highway. Exhaust smell in cabin in general during vehicle operation with heavy throttle. This is even after having the aformentioned repairs per ford with the liftgate and rear seals area.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, a carbon monoxide odor entered from the air vent. The vehicle was taken to mccombs ford west (7111 nw loop 410, san antonio, tx 78238), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a strong odor of exhaust fumes every time the accelerator pedal was depressed. The odor was only prevalent when the acceleration pedal was depressed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the odor of exhaust fumes was perceived inside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (cross roads ford, 88 dale jarrett blvd, indian trail, nc 877-660-7530) and the contact was informed that the failure was not a known issue.

Suffering from an exhaust smell that enters the vehicle whenever it is under hard acceleration or under load, such as driving up a hill. Multiple attempts have been made to find the cause of the issue by the dealership it was purchased from with no resolution. Enters the cabin worse with the rear air turned on, even after the fixes were done to seal the car by the dealer.

Tl* the contact drove a 2015 ford explorer (corporate vehicle). While driving various speeds with the air conditioner activated, a strong odor of sulfur was noticed inside the vehicle, which gave the contact a headache. The contact was concerned for her safety and took the vehicle to south bay ford (located at 5100 w rosecrans ave, hawthorne, ca 90250).

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact felt dizzy, nausea, weak, and had a headache. The contact went to the doctor, the doctor sent the contact to the hospital for testing, which revealed that the contact had carbon monoxide poisoning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (auto nation ford in arlington located at 14001-20 arlington, tx 76017) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust needed to be resealed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 70 MPH, an exhaust odor entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The higher the speed of the vehicle, the more the odor intensified.

In june 2016, I took my ford explore to gurley leep kia ford in south bend indiana due to a rotten egg smell in the cabin area. They replace the exhaust system and sealed the rear telling me that exhaust was leaking into the cabinet area and that was the exclamation for the rotten egg smell. At that point I had only had my vehicle less than seven months.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the contact felt as if he were to faint and felt as if he was hyperventilating. The contact mentioned that his symptoms were due to carbon monoxide.

The cabin fills with a strong exhaust fume odor each time you perform a moderate to hard acceleration. This has occurred continuously since purchase in 2015. The dealer was informed and has taken no action.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Gus johnson ford of spokane valley, washington was made aware of the failure and reassembled the body of the vehicle, replaced the gaskets, and sealed the exhaust openings during the initial repair.

I purchased the 2015 ford explorer used from a local dealership around july, 2016. My family noticed an odor (of exhaust fumes) in the cabin of the vehicle. It happened every time I accelerated quickly.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving 70 MPH, a strong exhaust odor spread throughout the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (port lavaca ford located at 1801 highway 35 south, port lavaca, tx 77979; (888) 813-2728) who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be repaired for free.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to mike castrucci ford of alexandria, kentucky, but was not diagnosed or repaired.

Engine was shaking vibrantly at idle. It was not moving unless you stepped more into the acceleration and that made it dangerous to judge. It does not have the acceleration needed to drive uphill even you step down on it.

Exhaust fumes in the cockpit. After purchasing the vehicle (2nd owner) we started smelling exhaust smells when accelerating on to the interstate. This would happen with moderate or higher acceleration with 1 or 2 occupants or moderate with full tank of gas and 4 occupants and luggage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving the vehicle on several occasions, there was a strong odor of exhaust fumes in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent when the air conditioner was in use.

We own a 2015 ford explorer that we bought new. Since we bought it it has been serviced at the dealership and we have had them look at it many times. I finally convinced them to do a repair on it after I told them about a tech bulletin.

July 29, 2016 we bought a used 2015 ford explorer sport 4x4. Somewhere around oct 2016 we noticed exhaust fumes smell inside the cabin of the car. It s me to be more noticeable when vehicle was under high acceleration.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, exhaust odors and fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and the air conditioner inlet and mufflers were replaced.

Vehicle cabin is filled with a rotten egg/sulfur smell upon acceleration with the air conditioning running. The heating/AC system is normally in the "auto" mode. Not noticed much in the winter because I live in michigan, but the rest of the year it is noticed every time I pass a vehicle or enter the freeway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin. The failure caused the occupants to experience headaches and nausea.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. After an exhaustive investigation, the contact deduced that the odor stemmed from an exhaust leak.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that carbon monoxide penetrated the vehicle. The contact performed an inspection, which detected carbon monoxide at the front driver and passenger areas.

Purchased new 12/2014 and have had an exhaust smell inside the car when driving. Exhaust odor is very strong when going up hills and when engine is under a load such as acceleration. Even with the a/c on re-circulation mode, the odor is quite strong to the point of having to roll down the windows.

No engine acceleration the truck failed to accelerate when entering highway ca 92 west bound. The truck maximum speed was 20-25 MPH with the accelerator pedal fully extended. The check engine light came on flashing yellow and you could smell fuel.

Update to NHTSA complaint #10914850 vehicle still in service since 9/26/16. Total days at dealer for service due to exhaust fumes / chemical smell in passenger compartment: 26 as of 10/16/16. Have been told ford's engineering rep (during ford's "final repair attempt" under lemon law) also smelled fumes in cabin under wot and when engine under load.

2015 ford explorer -- smelling exhaust odors inside the car when accelerating over 3,000rpm, usually when merging thru interstate highways or expressways, driving over 75mph or going uphill. It happens with the a/c mode in "recirculation" or not. I bought the car brand new on july 2014.

Upon hard acceleration, such as trying to get on the interstate highway or going up a hill while pulling a trailer, exhaust fumes are getting into the passenger cabin. You can smell an odor similar to sulfur or like someone struck a kitchen match. This is most noticeable when the front and rear AC units are running.

My vehicle has had an exhaust smell under acceleration since new. After approximately 9 months it starting getting really bad. I took it to the dealership beginning of august and they completed the tech bulletin but was not fixed so I took it back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When attempting to hard accelerate in the vehicle, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at various speeds, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle from the vents. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving and accelerating the vehicle, an exhaust odor entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the HVAC module and air extractor needed to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle and caused the occupants to become drowsy. While using a carbon monoxide detector, the reading indicated that the carbon monoxide levels reached 60 parts per million.

My 2015 ford explorer gives off exhaust gas that enters the cabin under acceleration to highway speeds and has made passengers in my car sick and vomit. The problem started immediately after I bought the car and as of today the dealer cannot fix the problem. I have had it back to the dealer numerous times and have contacted ford customer care center without success.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at various speeds, an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle from the rear vents, which needed to be sealed.

I can smell gas fumes in the interior of the car when driving. Sometimes the odor is more when I accelerate. The smell isn't there all the time, but is pretty strong when it is present.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an exhaust odor coming into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, where the technician stated that the exhaust odor was normal.

I purchased my 2015 ford explorer limited in november 2015 . I special ordered the vehicle which took just about six weeks to arrive. Since the first day I noticed and also family members noticed a smell .

Since we took possession of our 2015 ford explorer we have had it in to the dealership more than any other vehicle we have ever owned. The smell from exhaust is horrible. In just over a year of ownership we have had it in to the dealership for this problem numerous times and is still as bad if not worse than when we started smelling it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While accelerating, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the front vents. The failure occurred without warning.

In april 2015, we purchased a 2015 ford explorer 3.5 liter ecoboost v-6. From the first drive on the interstate going home with our new car. We had an exhaust smell on the inside of the car.

Under hard acceleration there is an exhaust smell inside the cabin. Dealer claims that this does not happen and no one else has complained about the smell. Dealer is wrong there is a smell when accelerating full throttle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal odor emitted inside the vehicle through the ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the ventilation cabins needed to be resealed and the vents needed to be cleaned.

When performing a hard acceleration entering the interstate or quickly maneuvering around another vehicle, there is a strange odor that comes through the vents. Smells like exhaust. This both when the windows are up and the a/c is on or if widows are down and a/c turned off.

Exhaust smell in car every time you enter a freeway or pass another vehicle. In other words; acceleration. Also, has a "drone" type sound at speeds over 71 MPH.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling, there was a smell of sulfur inside the vehicle. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sulfur smell emitted into the vehicle from the vents.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began leaking exhaust fumes from the cabin. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH or above, the odor of exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown valve related to the air conditioner needed to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.

On acceleration getting exhaust fumes in cabin ( bad fumes ) talked to dealer and was told accelerate slow great words for problem have found this is not a new problem with the explorer is anything being done on this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving approximately 60 MPH, exhaust fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times without warning.

When I purchased the 2015 explorer I drove it off the lot and up a hill to go home. As soon as we started up the hill the car filled with an acrid, smoky smell. The kids and I pulled over because we thought there was something wrong.

ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATION code: P0430 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold Bank 2

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Waterpump

Water pump died at 80,000 miles. Seems in my research this is a common probably with class action lawsuits

When you drive the vehicle over 40 MPH the vehicle let’s out a smell that’s very strong and you have to let the windows down so that you don’t feel sick. The smell makes you have headaches and feel lightheaded.

Water pump damaged the engine and water pump replacement cost is high and I cannot afford that kind of service because a stupid designed engine. The part is really cheap compared with the cost of the labor and hours to replace. Suggested from the mechanic replace the engine and the cost is high .

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The timing chain needs replaces. The phasers are causing the timing chain to stretch. As reported here:

Ford explorer continues to shut off engine while driving on the highway or fwy. This is a safety hazard for me and my family. The truck suddenly looses power and turns off.

Purchased the vehicle 4 march, was gone for 10 days. In the days since then, I have experienced exhaust smells in the vehicle multiple times, to the point that I have become light-headed. Usually, the smells only happen when the vehicle is relatively stationary (I.e.

Beginning in 2007 and continuing through the present, ford has equipped millions of vehicles sold under the ford, lincoln and mercury brand names with the ford cyclone engine, also known as the duratec engine.

Strong odor of exhaust in cabin of vehicle

Vehicle has strong exhaust like burnt hair under harder acceleration. For instances, climbing a hill and needed to speed up. The smell stays with the vehicle as well.

2015 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to ongoing exhaust issues. *ld the consumer stated there were exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

There is a bad exhaust smell inside the cabin of the vehicle. Mostly when the HVAC is on defrost. Upon inspection, there seems to be a cracked exhaust manifold.

Smelling exhaust inside the cab at random times on random days. Mainly happens during acceleration and highway driving. It's slowly getting worse every other week

Very strong exhaust smell, has made my wife I'll, causing sick to the stomach and headaches

While I was driving on the highway there was a strong smell gof exhaust fumes in the car. Opened the windows to check. It was not an outside smell.

Catalytic converter odor enters cabin when accelerating on highway

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an exhaust odor when accelerating. The failure occurred without warning.

With the a/c on and you accelerate and the let off a smell of exhaust fumes over take the passenger area of the vehicle. With the windows down the smell is not as bad but still very noticeable.

This is my 2nd updated complaint on carbon monoxide entering our vehicle. After ford denying that carbon monoxide is not entering the civilian ford explorers, we purchased a pyle (pcmm05) low level carbon monoxide detector. It registers carbon monoxide levels starting at o ppm.

Passenger cabin fills with exhaust fumes during rapid acceleration.

Carbon monoxide comes through the a/c vents when I hit 50/55 MPH.

The inside of the car smells like exhaust any time I am driving at a high rate of speed (approx. 60mph or more) up hill. This occurs with the windows up and even with the outside air turned off, in fact it seems worse with the air conditioner on and recirculating air on.

Hydrocarbon fumes released into vehicle passenger cabin/compartment during heavy acceleration of engine. This has happened since owning this vehicle from november 2015.

Very strong smell of gas inside of cabin while driving with heat on.

I purchased the 2015 ford explorer in late march 2015. Although the smell was there from the beginning it was progressively getting worse. It seems to happen whenever it feels like it.

Have taken this vehicle to ford 4 times without resolution. Exhaust smell overpowering during acceleration and now afraid to take long trips over inclined ed grades, essentially limiting to no towing, no visits to family, essentially a big white elephant in my garage

Strong odor of exhaust fumes enter cabin when gas pedal is pushed hard when entering freeway and air conditioner is on and set at recirculate. It happens every time I enter the freeway at end of entrance ramp. I am forced to open the windows while driving to make the fumes go away.

I recently came across an article about exhaust fumes inside the 2015 ford explorer. This is what my wife and I experienced. I hope this helps in your review in a potential recall of this vehicle.

I just read an article about ford explorer exhaust odor potential concerns sent to NHTSA. I own a 2015 ford explorer xlt with about 11,500 miles. On two occasions I have encountered the exhaust odor in the vehicle cabin.

During moderate to heavy acceleration, sulfur-like exhaust fumes enter the cabin through the a/c vents causing an unbearable smell. Tsbs have been performed, including a new exhaust system, with no positive results. Problem still exists.

Exhaust smell enters the cabin upon moderate to hard acceleration.

I noticed an exhaust smell coming from the vehicle when accelerating to enter traffic. At first I thought it was just new car smell, but this smell of exhaust fumes has continued since we purchased the car new in july 2015. I get my first vehicle check in january 2016 and now I'm concerned.

During harder than normal acceleration, there is a very powerful sulfur (rotten egg smell) that fills the cabin. The smell id so powerful that you cannot stay more than 10 mins in the car without being sick

Upon acceleration my 2015 ford explorer xlt has exhaust fumes entering into the vehicle. It happens when I accelerate with the AC/heater in the off mode. You can also smell fumes with the AC/heater on both in the recirculate and non rec modes.

Purchased a brand new 2015 ford explorer. Almost immediately began smelling exhaust fumes. Concerned that this wasn't "new car break-in", I purchased a carbon monoxide detector with memory.