2013 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 2,234 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 44 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 61 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, roof and pillarsJan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearSep 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43.
Campaign 21V746000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearMar 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubAug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17E048000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineDec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Campaign 15V812000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMar 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.
Campaign 15V171000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
Campaign 14V286000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyMar 27, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V109000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,234 reports, newest first.
Engine, Mar 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER FOR REPAIRING AN EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN, THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE SECOND STEP OF THE REPAIR PROCESS NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE FIRST STEP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,216.
Steering, Mar 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO USE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 4, 2017
THERE ARE TIMES I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDDLE AND THE CAR WILL NOT RESPOND. MOSTLY WHILE MOVING ON CITY STREETS BUT OCCASSIONALLY WHEN STARTING UP A GRADE. I DID HAVE IT INTO THE DEALERS AND THEY FOUND NO CODE SO THEY COULD DO NOTHING. TOLD ME IT WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF. THEY SUGGESTED I TRY A GASOLINE ADDITIVE. THIS STARTED IN FALL OF 2017 AND IS BECOMING MORE OFTEN.
Power train, Mar 2, 2017
TRANSMISSION FAILED BADLY AT 50,982 MILES (UNDER WARRANTY STILL). BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS ON 1/31/17 AND PICKED UP ON EVENING OF 2/8. DEALERSHIP OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION REPLACING FRONT PUMP/TORQUE CONVERTER/CENTER SUPPORT AND SEALS/GASKETS. ON 2/9, AT 75 MPH ON INTERSTATE WITH SEMI-TRUCK BEHIND ME, TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DROPPED GEARS AND RED-LINED TO 6500 RPMS, BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO RE-ENGAGE IT BY MANUALLY DROPPING TO THE M SETTING AND THEN UP TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE. LOST HORSEPOWER AND IF I HAD NOT THOUGHT TO TRY THE ABOVE OR PANICKED LIKE A LOT OF FOLKS WOULD DO, I WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER BY THE SEMI-TRUCK AS I WAS QUICKLY LOSING SPEED. CALLED DEALERSHIP THAT NIGHT AND BROUGHT BACK TO THEM THE NEXT MORNING (2/10/17). THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG, REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND GAVE BACK TO ME IN THE SAME CONDITION ON EVENING OF 2/27/17 (THOUGH RECEIPT IS DATED 2/25) ADVISING ME TO MONITOR IT AND CONTACT THEM IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN (PROVIDED I AM STILL ALIVE TO DO SO)!! I AM NOW DEATHLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE FOR FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, AND THIS TIME I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET IT BACK IN GEAR BEFORE SOMETHING BAD OCCURS. AND A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT GO OUT AT 50,000 MILES TO BEGIN WITH!!
Steering, Feb 28, 2017
BACK IN OCTOBER 2016 I MOVED MY EXPLORER IN MY DRIVE WAY EVERYTHING WAS FINE NEXT DAY COULDN'T DRIVE OR MOVE IT THE POWER ASSIST WAS BEEPING ON THE DASH STEERING WHEEL DON'T EVEN MOVE WHEELS DON'T MOVE .... $2000 AND UP TO FIX IT NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD THAT AND IT HAS TO BE TAKING TO A FORD DEALERSHIP!!SO IT STILL SITS IN MY DRIVE WAY TODAY I HAVE ASK FORD MOTOR TO HELP THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN .......
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN EXHAUST ODOR THAT CAUSED THE CONTACT AND OTHER PASSENGERS TO HAVE HEADACHES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST FAILURE, BUT THE EXACT CAUSE OF FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Steering, Feb 26, 2017
TOTAL LOSE OF STEERING IN 2013 FORD EXPLORER 2/26/17 WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 55 MPH, NO WARNING LIGHTS. ENGINE STAYED ON BUT VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT (YES WE WENT INTO THE MEDIAN) VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE (SITTING WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL) A FEW DAYS BEFORE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORD DEALER. I LOOKED UP THE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE ELECTRONIC STEERING, THERE WERE NONE LISTED.
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2017
I HAD MY THREE GRANDCHILDREN FOR THE DAY AND WE DECIDED TO GO TO A HANDS-ON MUSEUM. MY GRANDSON HAD NEVER BEEN CAR SICK AND HAS NOT BEEN SINCE THAT DAY. HE WAS RIDING IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT WHEN HE BECAME VERY SICK. WE PULLED THE CAR OVER AND HE THREW UP. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF FRESH AIR, HE WAS FINE. NUMEROUS TIMES, MY HUSBAND HAS ASKED ME WHAT THE ROTTEN SMELL WAS COMING FROM IN MY CAR. ONCE THE MEDIA REPORTED THE CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORERS, I REALIZED THIS WAS THE SAME ODOR WE HAD SMELLED SO MANY TIMES AND THE REASON MY GRANDSON BECAME SO SICK WHILE RIDING IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEIR PHONE HAD BEEN RINGING OFF THE HOOK BECAUSE THE MEDIA HAD BLOWN EVERYTHING OUT OF PROPORTION. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND NOTHING WAS CURRENTLY BEING DONE TO FIX IT. I'M NOT WILLING TO SACRIFICE MY GRANDCHILDREN, SO I TRADED CARS AND LOST LOTS OF MONEY IN THE PROCESS. I HAD TO FINANCE ANOTHER CAR FOR 75 MONTHS IN ORDER TO PROTECT MY FAMILY. I THINK FORD SHOULD COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LOSS. I HOPE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS TO LOSE THEIR CHILD OR THEIR OWN LIFE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 22, 2017
THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FILLS THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS IN MOTION.
Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2017
I HAVE HAD MY EXPLORER AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED IT REGARDS THE FRONT DRIVE SIDE BRAKES. THEY PUT ON A NEW ROTOR AND BRAKE. ISSUE IS STILL ON GOING. STILL MAKING A BAD SOUND ON THAT SIDE. ISSUE 2: WHEN EVER I ACCELERATE TO PASS OTHER CAR OR TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE THE EXHAUST SMELL WITHIN THE VEHICLE IS HORRIBLE. MY CHILDREN AND I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM HORRIBLE HEADACHES. I HAVE A FEELING WE ARE BREATHING IN CARBON MONOXIDE. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 22, 2017
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. THERE IS A PUNGENT ODOR COMING FROM THE SYSTEM AT VARIOUS TIMES, USUALLY WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE AND THE SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN RUNNING ROUGH AT IDLE, BOTH IN DRIVE AND PARK, AS THOUGH IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE PROBLEM WAS CHECKED AND COMPARED TO ANOTHER NEW VEHICLE, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PURCHASED, AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING "NORMAL". MOST RECENTLY BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. THEY WERE REPLACED AND IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE CORRECTED ANY OTHER ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2017
I SMELLED SULFUR THE DAY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. I AM 37 WEEKS PREGNANT, AND HAVE A TWO-YEAR-OLD. I FELT DIZZY UPON DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE IS NO RETURN POLICY FOR OUR VEHICLE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT I BOUGHT
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2017
THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR THAT IN MY CAR. I AM UNABLE TO USE THE AC AND HEAT BECAUSE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS I GET. (MASSIVE HEADACHES, BLURRED VISION, NAUSEA). I JUST BOUGHT MY CAR IN DECEMBER 2016 AND I CONTACTED THE FORD COMPANY I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM AND THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THIS DEFECT. I AM SCARED TO PUT MY 7 MONTH OLD IN MY CAR AND WILL NOT PUT HER LIFE IN DANGER BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
Structure, Feb 21, 2017
PAINT BUBBLING AND FLAKING ON THE HOOD.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 20, 2017
THERE HAS BEEN A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION EACH TIME OF THIS OCCURRENCE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EITHER CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A SPECIFIC TIME OR SEASON. THE CAR DID GO THROUGH A RECALL THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND HAS MADE US NAUSEOUS. I FEAR THAT THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING OUR HEALTH AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.
Other or unspecified, Feb 20, 2017
I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE DETAILED IN A CURRENT OPEN INVESTIGATION PE16008. EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN WHEN CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS ON. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE AT WHEN YOU STOP AFTER DRIVING AT HIGH POWER SETTING. LIKE STOPPING AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY. ONCE YOU BEGIN DRIVING AGAIN THE ODOR IS REDUCED BUT STILL PRESENT. ON TRIPS THAT REQUIRE MORE STOP AND GO DRIVING I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING HEADACHES AND A SICKNESS TO MY STOMACH. WHICH I BELIEVE IS RELATED TO THE ODOR. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ON GOING.
Other or unspecified, Feb 19, 2017
ON ACCELERATION THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING, USUALLY MEDIUM TO HARD, AND THEN STOPS. THE EXHAUST FUMES ALWAY OCCUR DURING THIS TYPE OF ACCELERATION.
Other or unspecified, Feb 19, 2017
IN SEPT 2016 I PULLED OUT OF THE DENTIST AND BLACKED OUT. I SMELLED A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING. SKI HAVE BEEN SICK AND OUT OF WORK SINCE. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY DOCTORS AND ALL TESTS COME BACK NEGATIVE. I DRIVE THE CAR BUT HAVE TO STOP MANY TIMES AND GET OUT BECAUSE I FEEL LIGHTHEADED AND "OUT OF IT". MY SONS ALSO GET NAUSEOUS AND "DON'T FEEL WELL" IN THE CAR. MY BOYFRIEND DROVE IT THE OTHER DAY AND GOT OUT SAYING HE DIDN'T FEEL WELL AND WAS REALLY TIRED. I REALLY BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS BEEN MY CAUSE OF BEING SO SICK AND OUT OF WORK FOR SO LONG. IT HAPPENS WHEN I'' DRIVING IT...I STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR AND AFTER A LITTLE BIT I FEEL BETTER.
Other or unspecified, Feb 19, 2017
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CAB SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2013 XLT, IN 2015. I HAD TAKEN IT IN TO HALL FORD IN NEWPORT NEWS ,VA TO BE TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I BROUGHT IT IN ABOUT 3 TIMES TO BE TOLD THE SAME. THE SMELL COMES AFTER YOU REV UP THE ENGINE, WITH THE AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON ENGAGED. I FIRST BROUGHT IT UP WHEN MY WIFE AND I HAD OUR BABY IN JAN OF 2016. THAT WAS MY MAIN CONCERN BUT TO THIS DAY NOTHING HAS COME OF IT BECAUSE " THERE IN NO EXHAUST LEAKING INTO YOUR CABIN."
Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2017
WITH ACCELERATION AN ODOR ENTERS THE CABIN. WINDOWS MUST BE ROLLED DOWN TO CLEAR CABIN OF THE SMELL. THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, CAUSING GREAT CONCERN FOR MY AND MY FAMILIES HEALTH. I PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, MEANING I WORK OUT OF MY VEHICLE, DRIVING TO PATIENTS HOMES ALL DAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE, TO NO AVAIL. IT WOULD BE NICE IF THIS SITUATION WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING THERE IS A SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL THAT COMESHE FROM THE EXHAUST, I FIRST NOTICED IT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2015. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS TILL I READ THE ARTICLE OF THE POLICE OFFICER THAT CRASHES HIS CRUISER.
Other or unspecified, Feb 18, 2017
UPON MID TO FULL ACCELERATION EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE CABIN
Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2017
EXHAUST/BAD SMELL COMES INTO PASSENGER AREA ON ACCELERATION.
Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2017
FOWL SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING THE A/C ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT 2012, WHEN BROUGHT UP AT THE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A DIRTY IN-CAB FILTER. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH MIGRAINES SINCE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE MIGRAINES AND SEVERAL TIME BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH FLU AND RESPIRATORY ISSUES THAT LAST MONTHS AT A TIME WITH NO RELIEF FROM MEDICATION.
Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2017
STARTED NOTICING SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS THIS PAST SUMMER WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS PROBABLY JUST SEALANT USED AROUND WINDSHIELD GETTING OVERHEATED. ALWAYS HAD HEADACHES AFTER DRIVING EVEN FOR 15 MINUTES AT A TIME. SMELL WENT AWAY THIS WINTER BUT HEADACHES AND FUNNY FEELING AFTER DRIVING HAVE STILL BEEN A CONCERN. NOW AM LEARNING IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH EXHAUST LEAKING INTO REAR OF VEHICLE.