2015 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 1,791 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 37 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 98 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraOct 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Campaign 25V695000 on NHTSA.gov
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, 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
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftNov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Campaign 20V692000 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
Suspension, rearApr 26, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
Campaign 16V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeJul 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Campaign 15V464000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
86 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 29, 2017
7/25/2017 DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, PASSED A VEHICLE ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. WITHIN SECONDS OF SLOWING BACK TO 55 MPH PASSENGER CABIN FILLED WITH FUMES (SMELLS LIKE BURNING HAIR) OPENED ALL WINDOWS BUT BREATHING VERY DIFFICULT, HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD AND EXIT VEHICLE UNTIL CLEAR. AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT SET ON RECIRCULATE AT THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM AND DEALER SUPPOSEDLY "FIXED" IN JUNE 2016. HOWEVER, THIS INCIDENT WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN WHEN AIR CONDITIONER ON OR SET TO RECIRCULATE, BUT DOES OCCUR WHEN A/C NOT IN USE. DEVELOPED A HEADACHE SHORTLY AFTER INCIDENT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MIKE REICHENBACH FORD IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE WIRES WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DUVAL FORD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 28, 2017
STRONG SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. IF THIS OCCURS ON HEAVY ACCELERATION, THEN THE CARBON MONOXIDE INFILTRATION IS CONSTANT, BUT SINCE NO ODOR ASSOCIATED WITH CO, THAT IS UNDETECTABLE!
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 15, 2017
STRONG BURNING/EXHAUST SMELL WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 21, 2017
WE BOUGHT A 2015 FORD EXPLORER IN APRIL OF 2015. ONE WEEK AFTER WE HAD THE TRUCK WE WERE NOTICING A NASTY ROTTEN EGG SMELL EVERY TIME WE WOULD DRIVE IT. WE WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE TRUCK AND SAID THAT IT WAS THE NEW SMELL BURNING OFF THE EXHAUST. HERE WE ARE 2 YEARS LATER AND WE ARE STILL SMELLING THE SAME NASTY SMELL. WE DON'T DRIVE VERY FAR IN THE TRUCK BECAUSE WE LIVE VERY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. SO WE TOOK THE VEHICLE ON A LONG OUT OF STATE TRIP AND COULD NOT STAY AWAKE AND HAD SEVERE HEADACHES. AT ONE POINT ON THE TRIP WE THOUGHT OUR 18 YEAR OLD CAT HAD DIED BECAUSE WE COULD NOT WAKE HER UP. NOW I AM FINDING OUT THAT THE CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES COULD BE LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WOULD EXPLAIN THE SYMPTOMS WE WERE ALL HAVING. I NOW FIND OUT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TSB ISSUED REGARDING THESE SAME PROBLEMS. I AM SO FRUSTRATED!
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 19, 2017
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (DOING ABOUT 45MPH WITH THE HEAT ON) AND INSTANTLY NOTICED WHAT SMELLED LIKE NATURAL GAS. I ROLLED MY WINDOWS DOWN TO SEE IF IT WAS OUTSIDE AND IT WASN'T. I THEN TURNED MY HEAT OFF AND THE SMELL LIGHTENED. WHEN I GOT HOME I JUST THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS A FLUKE. THE NEXT DAY ME AND MY DAUGHTER 12YRS OLD GOT IN THE EXPLORER TO GO SHOPPING. NOT 10 MINUTES INTO OUR DRIVE (DOING 25 MPH WITH THE HEAT ON) MY DAUGHTER FRANTICALLY SAYS "I SMELL GAS." I TURNED AROUND WENT HOME. I SAT IN THE VEHICLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS REPORT AND STARTED FEELING SLIGHTLY LIGHT HEADED. SO I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND TOLD MY HUSBAND. THEN I BEGAN TO HAVE A HEADACHE OUT OF NOWHERE. I THEN CONTACTED A FORD DEALER (BECAUSE OUR VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY WITH FORD) AND AS I EXPLAINED WHAT WAS GOING ON AND I MENTIONED THE ARTICLES I READ ABOUT THESE VEHICLES THE PERSON ON THE PHONE HAD NO RESPONSE OTHER THAN WHEN THEY HAD THEIR NEXT OPEN APPOINTMENT. SO I AM TAKING MY VEHICLE IN NEXT WEEK. THE NEXT DAY I STARTED MY VEHICLE WITHOUT THE HEAT ON AND THE SMELL WAS MINIMAL IN THE VEHICLE BUT WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND GOT OUT I SMELLED A VERY STRONG GAS LIKE SMELL COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE!
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 22, 2017
EXHAUST ODOR, CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT IN CABIN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 20, 2017
WE HAVE TAKEN THE EXPLORER INTO DEALERSHIP A FEW TIMES FOR THE SULPHUR SMELL AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING TO FIX THIS. NOW ACCORDING TO THE NEWS REPORTS THERE IS A LEGITIMATE PROBLEM ON FORD BEHALF. YES WE SMELL THE SULPHUR WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ANY DISTANCE ON THE ROAD. WE WANT FORD TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ASTHMA WHICH I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY HEALTH AS WELL.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2017
BOUGHT VEHICLE BRAND NEW AT THE END OF MARCH 2015 AND IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS WHEN ACCELERATING OR CLIMBING A HILL AND HAS SINCE I BOUGHT IT.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 7, 2017
THERE IS A GAS/PROPANE SMELL INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WHICH REQUIRES THE OCCUPANTS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS. THE SMELL IS MORE PREVALENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND USING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST/GAS SMELL PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING SICK CONDITIONS OF ALL PASSENGERS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 02/03/17*LJ *CN
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 16, 2016
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. WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD NOT BE CARBON MONOXIDE IN CABIN MAKING ME DIZZY AND SICK FEELING BECAUSE "CATALYTIC CONVERTER CHANGES CARBON MONOXIDE TO CARBON DIOXIDE, WHICH IS WHY DEALER USES CO2 METER NOT CO METER". WAS INFORMED THAT REGIONAL ENGINEER INSTRUCTED DEALER TO REPEAT TSB 14-0130 EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE THEN TELLING ME THAT THE SMELL IS FROM "MILDEW ON THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE", WHICH CONTRADICTS THEIR PERFORMING THE TSB TO SEAL THE VEHICLE FROM EXHAUST FUMES A SECOND TIME (PERFORMED PREVIOUSLY WITHOUT EFFECT IN 10/2015). HAVE BEEN TOLD MANY DIFFERENT "REASONS" FOR THE FUMES IN CABIN, NONE OF WHICH MAKE MUCH SENSE. MILDEW DOES NOT SMELL LIKE SULFUR OR EXHAUST FUMES. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, I WAS TOLD THAT I "DO NOT DRIVE ENOUGH MILES" DURING MY TRIPS TO "DRY OUT THE EVAPORATOR CORE" SO I AM TOLD MY DRIVING HABITS, NOT FORD'S DESIGN FLAWS ALLOWING EXHAUST INTO CABIN, ARE THE REASON FOR THE FUMES. SERVICE MANAGER HAS BEEN DILIGENT AND PROFESSIONAL AND IS A GENUINELY NICE PERSON, THOUGH FORD IS TRYING TO SERVE UP A "RED HERRING" BY TRYING TO DIVERT ATTENTION TO THE A/C SYSTEM RATHER THAN ADMIT TO EXHAUST FUMES IN PASSENGER CABIN. FORD REPLACED THE EVAP CORE WHICH RESULTED IN NEARLY NO A/C UPON BEING TOLD VEHICLE READY FOR PICK-UP ON 10/15/16, SO IT IS STILL IN SERVICE..NOW TO REPAIR WHAT THEY BROKE DURING "FINAL REPAIR ATTEMPT". TO CONSUMER, APPEARS FORD HAS PROPPED OPEN FRESH AIR VENTS REGARDLESS OF "RECIRCULATE" BUTTON LIGHT, RESULTING IN WARM A/C. FORD SHOULD RE-PURCHASE THIS HAZARDOUS VEHICLE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 8, 2016
SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES AND/OR SULFUR-TYPE ODORS COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, PASSING ON HIGHWAY, OR WHEN ENGINE IS UNDER A LOAD. FUMES/SMELL GET SO BAD THAT I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN ALL WINDOWS AND OPEN SUNROOF TO VENTILATE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TOLERATED THE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND LIGHT-HEADEDNESS WHILE DRIVING UNTIL SITUATION BECAME INTOLERABLE AND HAD BEGUN TO AVOID DRIVING THE EXPLORER. FIRST SERVICED IN 10/2015, DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 OR 5 DAYS. I WAS TOLD THAT A TSB WAS PERFORMED WHICH INCLUDED REMOVING THE REAR BUMPER AND USING SEALANT, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PERSISTED. ON 9/26/2016 TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR ATTEMPTS FOR SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAD VEHICLE THROUGH 10/4/16, AND CALLED TO TELL ME TO COME PICK-UP VEHICLE AS IT WAS "FIXED" BY CLEANING A/C EVAPORATOR, AND ALSO "SPEAKING WITH FORD ENGINEERS". WENT FOR TEST DRIVE WITH SERVICE MANAGER. AFTER APPROX. 4-5 MILES ON HIGHWAY, UNDER VARYING ACCELERATION CONDITIONS, CABIN BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE FUMES AGAIN, COMING THROUGH THE A/C VENTS. THEN I BEGAN TO FEEL LIGHT-HEADED AND INFORMED SERVICE MANAGER OF SAME. COULD NOT VENTILLATE VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY RAINS, BUT TAKING A/C OFF OF "RECIRCULATE AIR" HELPED ONLY A LITTLE, AND CHANGED NATURE OF ODOR SLIGHTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS USING A METER TO MEASURE WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CARBON MONOXIDE. WAS CONSISTENTLY TOLD THROUGHOUT THAT MEASUREMENTS WERE "LOW" AT 900PPM TO MAX 1500PPM. WHEN DRIVING WITH SAME METER, IT ALARMED MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE METER RESPONDS TO BREATHING IN THE CAR. I DETERMINED THAT METER WAS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE NOT CARBON MONOXIDE. RETURNED VEHICLE TO SERVICE, WAS TOLD FORD IS HAVING REGIONAL REP EXAMINE VEHICLE ON 10/11/16. I HAVE FILED A LEMON LAW COMPLAINT WITH BBB.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 4, 2016
I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GAS INSIDE THE CABIN OF MY EXPLORER AND IT HAS MADE ME SICK ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS IT WAS SO STRONG. IT IS STRONG WHEN PARKED AND IN MOTION.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 15, 2016
BURNING PLASTIC / EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE THE CAB ANY TIME WHEN ACCELERATING
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 13, 2016
WHEN UNDER LOAD (I.E. CLIMBING HILL) OR FAST ACCELERATION (PASSING A VEHICLE) THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF EXHAUST IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE ODOR IS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. WINDOWS MUST BE OPENED TO GET RID OF THE SMELL. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, BUT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN AC OFF. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM AND TSB-14-0130 PERFORMED, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS ALTHOUGH LESS FREQUENTLY AND ODOR NOT AS STRONG.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 22, 2016
I SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE THE CABIN OF MY VEHICLE AND IT HAS MADE ME SICK ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 15, 2016
3.5L ECOBOOST, 24K MILES. UPON ATTEMPTED ACCELERATION, ENGINE DOES NOT PRODUCE FULL POWER. ENGINE LAGS SIGNIFICANTLY THEN SURGES IN BOTH RPM AND ACCELERATION. ISSUES HAS PERSISTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3K MILES. ISSUE OCCURS DURING ALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON. NO CODES HAVE BEEN FOUND. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY HUDSON FORD IN WISCONSIN. NO RESOLUTION PROVIDED, ISSUE CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT ITSELF.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2016
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. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES -- EVER SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2014.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE AIR VENTS 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,900.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2016
WHEN ACCELERATING THE EXHAUST ODOR COMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AT A STOP SIGN THE SMELL IS ALSO THERE BUT NOT AS BAD AS WHEN ACCELERATING. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER IN MINNESOTA AND ONE IN FLORIDA AND BOTH TOLD US "THAT IS THE WAY IT IS" AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. WE HAVE BEEN UNHAPPY SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE ON 12/31/2014 AND CONTINUE TO BE UNHAPPY. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE?
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 6, 2016
AFTER HEAVY ACCELERATION, THE CABIN HAS A STRONG FOUL SULFUR ODOR THAT IS UNBEARABLE. WE HAVE HAD IT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE BOTH TSB'S PERFORMED - THE SECOND TOOK 5 DAYS! - AND IT STILL HAS NOT CHANGED. DISGUSTING SMELL. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ACCELERATE AS ON TO THE HIGHWAY OR TO PASS IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS. I ONLY HAVE TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN FOR 4-5 SECONDS AND THE SMELL IS OVERWHELMING. ACTIVATING THE TURBO CHARGERS FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME BRINGS THIS SMELL INTO THE CABIN. THEN ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAVE TO GO DOWN TO CLEAR THE SMELL. MY MOTHER CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE AND MY WIFE COMPLAINS OF HEADACHES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR A YEAR AND A HALF.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 5, 2016
WHEN MY 2015 FORD EXPLORER IS UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION SUCH AS TOWING OR PASSSING, I CAN SMELL A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULPHER OR CONVERTOR FUMES IN THE CABIN. IT IS WORSE WITH THE FRESH AIR VENT AND IS LESS WITH THE RECIRCULATION. THE REAR A/C IS OFF AND I HAVE 4400 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY HAVE NO PAST COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT MAY BE. I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WHEN I WAS MAKING THE HIGH ACCELERATION TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING UNDER TORQUE. I DRIVE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE POLICE VEHICLES FOR A LIVING AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN WHERE YOU BETTER BE HANGING ON WITH BOTH HANDS.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 5, 2016
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 14, 2016
I LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE WHE CAR SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. MY RPM'S GO FROM 4000 TO BELOW 3000 ( NORMAL ACCELERATION). WHEN I GIVE IT A LOT OF GAS I START TO SMELL THE TURBOS BURNING. PROBABLY CAUSE BY THE FACT THE ETANOL GAS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS TWIN TURBO SET UP. NOT TO MENTION THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY. I LOVE FORD (AMERICAN MADE). BUT AS AN AMERICAN I FEEL THAT THEY FELLED ME. BREAKS MY HEART. ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY A GOOD CHEVY FROM.