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
1,791 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 27, 2017
AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. FORD SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEMS DUE TO COMPLAINTS LISTED ON SEVERAL WEBSITES AND SERVICE VISITS. PROBLEMS WITH THE INFLATABLE SEAT BELT CONNECTERS AND AIRBAG CONNECTERS. THIS CAUSES THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
Other or unspecified, Dec 26, 2017
EXHAUST LEAKING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON ACCELERATION.
Exterior lighting, Dec 26, 2017
ONCOMING CARS ARE CONSTANTLY FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME BECAUSE THEY THINK THAT MY HEADLIGHTS ARE ON HIGH BEAM. I TOOK MY EXPLORER TO LANDMARK FORD IN TIGARD OREGON TO HAVE THEM VERIFY THAT THE LIGHTS WERE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THE HE AND THE TECHNICIAN HAD THE SAME EXTRA BRIGHT LOW BEAM ISSUES WITH THEIR FORD PICKUPS. I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANOTHER TYPE OF LAMP THAT COULD BE USED, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JULY 2017.
Other or unspecified, Dec 24, 2017
THERE IS A REPORTED ISSUE ABOUT AN EXHAUST LEAK INSIDE CABIN FOR FORD EXPLORER 2011+ AND I FOUND A SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE. I TRIED TO REPORT THIS TO FORD BUT THERE IS NO LUCK, AND FORD IGNORED ME. THE ISSUE IS NOT FROM THE BACK DOOR OR BACK OF THE VEHICLE, IT'S ACTUALLY FROM THE FRONT. THERE IS TWO ISSUES ACTUALLY WHO CAUSING THIS, ONE IS THE HOOD RUBBER THAT LOCATED NEAR TO FRESH AIR INTAKE, I FILLED A SILICON ALL OVER UNDERNEATH THE RUBBER AND THE ISSUE ALMOST GONE 92%, A ALSO COVERED THE FRESH AIR INTAKE WITH DUCT TAPE AND IT'S COMPLETELY GONE, BUT THE DUCT TAPE IS NOT THE SOLUTION. THE OTHER ISSUE IS THERE IS A LEAK FROM THE ENGINE SIDE WHICH CAUSING THE EXHAUST TO FILL THE ENGINE BAY AND THE SMELL FINDS A WAY TO LEAK INSIDE CABIN THROUGH FRESH AIR INTAKE FROM THE FRONT. SINCE A ALOT OF FORD EXPLORERS HAS BEEN REPORTED THEY HAVE A CRACKED MANIFOLD THIS EXPLAIN WHY THIS HAPPENING. AND FORD IS STILL LOOKING IN THE WRONG PLACE TO FIX THIS ISSUE I MADE THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE TO EXPLAIN. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TJOKERZ0RZC
Other or unspecified, Dec 20, 2017
MY TRUCK WHEN IN MOTION WITH VENTILATION SYSTEM ON A/C OR HEAT GOING IN HIGHWAY SPEED AND SOME RESIDENTIAL SPEED THE VENTS KICKS OUT FUMES CARBON , EGGS SMELL ,AND GAS SMELL THAT HAS AFFECT MY ABILITY WHEN I OPERATE TRUCK
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2017
2015 FORD EXPLORER WITH CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE THE CABIN OF OUR VEHICLE MAKING US VERY SICK FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. FORD DEALERSHIP (STERLING FORD OPELOUSAS, LA) HAS BEEN TELLING US ALL OF THAT TIME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE. WE HAD A SMOKE TEST PERFORMED ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF OUR VEHICLE AND FOUND 3 EXHAUST LEAKS THAT ARE RELEASING EXHAUST FUMES THAT CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE. WE HAVE PROOF! WE ALSO HAVE PROOF OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE OF OUR VEHICLE! SO FORD OBVIOUSLY HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ON OUR VEHICLE. ALL OF THIS CARBON MONOXIDE IS THEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE WITH ALL OF THE OVER 80 ENTRY POINTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. PLEASE PUT A PORTABLE HAND HELD CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN YOUR VEHICLE, NOT A HOME DETECTOR! THESE HOME DETECTORS DO NOT REGISTER THE CARBON MONOXIDE IMMEDIATELY. FORD NEEDS TO HAVE TO BUYBACK ALL OF THESE ROLLING GAS CHAMBERS FOR A FULL REFUND TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS IS FRAUD WHAT FORD IS DOING. THE FORD EXECUTIVES THAT ARE MAKING STATEMENTS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE SAFE TO DRIVE, NEED TO GO TO JAIL! FORD PLEASE STOP LYING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THESE VERY SERIOUS ISSUES. DO THOSE SAME FORD EXECUTIVES DRIVE A FORD WITH CARBON MONOXIDE IN THEM? THEY NEED TO! WE ARE NOT HAPPY ABOUT SPENDING THIS MUCH MONEY ON A VEHICLE WE CAN'T EVEN USE! MUCH LESS KILLING US!
Other or unspecified, Dec 18, 2017
FORD EXPLORERS EXHAUST LEAK OF CARBON MONOXIDE. WHILE DRIVING I'VE EXPERIENCED LIGHT HEADEDNESS, HEAD ACHES AND FEELING FAINT.
Engine, Dec 18, 2017
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. FURTHERMORE WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL ACCELERATION ON A MINOR ROAD THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE POP (AS IF A HOSE BENEATH THE ENGINE CAME OFF) AND A FLUTTERING NOISE WITH LOSS OF POWER. I AM ASSUMING A TURBO OR WASTE GATE HOSE CAME OFF ON ITS OWN. ONCE THE HOSE POPPED OFF THE SMELL WAS UNDENIABLY SINGED MOTOR OIL. AFTER 30 YEARS OF DOING OIL CHANGES I CAN ASSURE YOU IT IS THE SMELL OF BURNING MOTOR OIL. I HAVE SEEN MANY SUCH ODOR COMPLAINTS ON THE 3.5 LITRE ECO BOOST TURBO. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM AFFECTING MANY IF NOT ALL TURBO ECO BOOST ENGINES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS DANGEROUS NOXIOUS SINGED OIL ODOR. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN MAY 2017 AS A CERTIFIED USED CAR, IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. I AM AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY TO HELP WITH THE INVESTIGATION. I AM AN OWNER OF A VEHICLE WITH THE TAKATA RECALL, THIS CONDITION AND NAUSEATING SMELL IS FAR FAR WORSE. PLEASE HELP.
Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 16, 2017
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO KEN GRODY FORD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 AND ASKED THEM TO LOOK AT IT BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE LIGHT NOW IS ON ALL OF THE TIME. I RAN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT AND IT INDICATED "RESTRAINTS & DRIVER ASSISTANCE - URGENT SERVICE REQUIRED! - INDICATES AN ISSUE WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS"
Engine, Dec 15, 2017
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. THIS SMELL HAPPENS THE STRONGEST WHEN IT'S COLDER OUT, AT IDLE, AND WHILE DRIVING.
Air bags, Dec 12, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. I HAD THIS IN FOR SERVICE ON 1/31/17 WITH 31,455. NOW THE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK.
Exterior lighting, Dec 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS WITH THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL LINE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (COCONUT POINT FORD, 22400 S TAMIANMI TRL, ESTERO, FL 33928) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS13705636. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *TT CONSUMTER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE RIGHT OR LEFT SIDES OF THE ROAD. UPDATED 9/18/18*JB
Other or unspecified, Dec 11, 2017, crash
DRIVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS WHILE CAR IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, STRUCK POLE, TOTALED CAR. HAVE SINCE LEARNED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM IN THIS MAKE/ MODEL. UNFORTUNATELY DID NOT KNOW AT THE TIME TO BE CHECKED FOR CARBON MONOXIDE. CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OTHER OWNERS/PASSENGERS OR PEOPLE SHARING THE ROAD. *BF UPDATED 8/22/18*JB
Engine, Dec 8, 2017
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. AFTER THEY ALLEGEDLY FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY EXPLORER VIGOROUSLY ON THE HIGHWAY TO MAKE SURE THE POWER ISSUE WAS CORRECTED, (THAT ISSUE IS NOT MY COMPLAINT AS IT APPEARS TO BE FIXED). HOWEVER DURING ALL THESE WEEKS OF FREQUENTLY DRIVING AT HIGH RPMS, I HAD HEADACHES ALMOST EVERY TIME I GOT TO MY DESTINATION. I SELDOM GET HEADACHES AND CERTAINLY NOT ALMOST DAILY. DURING CERTAIN TIMES, DEPENDING ON HOW LONG MY TRIP WAS, I ALSO SMELLED WHAT SEEMED TO BE STRONG FUMES, EVEN WHEN THERE WERE NO VEHICLES NEARBY OR IN FRONT OF ME. I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT THERE WERE OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS HAVING ISSUES. TO MY SHOCK, I SAW THAT A LOT OF OWNERS WERE STATING THAT THEY WERE NOTICING THE FUMES WHEN THE CAR WAS DRIVEN HARD, WHICH IS THE KIND OF DRIVING I HAD BEEN DOING WHEN I NOTICED THE FUMES, AND NORMALLY WOULD NOT HAVE. I HAVE GOTTEN TO WHERE I HAVE TO FEATHER THE PEDAL DURING DRIVING TO MINIMIZE THE ODOR OF FUMES. I ALSO HAVE A PREGNANT WIFE WHO I WON'T ALLOW IN THE VEHICLE ANYMORE AND SURELY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLACE MY NEWBORN CHILD IN THIS EXPLORER TO BE EXPOSED TO FUMES OF THIS AMOUNT. THIS IS THE MOST MONEY I EVER SPENT ON A VEHICLE AND I'M AT A COMPLETE LOSS. I AM VERY FEARFUL OF PUTTING MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY A NEWBORN.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 7, 2017
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". MY SON CAME HOME TONIGHT AND TOLD US A NEIGHBOR HAVING THE SAME COMPLAINTS AND NOW THAT I HAVE RESEARCHED IT ON THE INTERNET IT APPEARS TO BE A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM. IT DOES GET SO BAD THAT I HAVE TO ROLL WINDOWS DOWN BECAUSE OF HEADACHES.
Other or unspecified, Dec 5, 2017
THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMELL BEING ADMITTED THROUGH MY A/C VENTS WHILE MY CAR IS TURNED ON AND BEING DRIVEN.
Engine, Dec 1, 2017
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. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2017
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY FORD EXPLORER I NOTICED THE SMELL OF EXAUST ENTERING THE CABIN. INITIALLY I THOUGHT WAS OTHER CARS AROUND ME. AFTER EXSPERIENCING SEVERAL HEADACHES I THEN DECIDED TO CHECK THE VEHICLE FOR CARBON MONOXIDE AND IT WAS PRESENT.
Other or unspecified, Nov 26, 2017
EXPLORER EXHAUST LEAK. CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. AT VARIOUS AND CONSISTENT TIMES THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE OR ROTTEN EGGS IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THIS CAUSES NAUSEOUSNESS AND HEADACHES. A LOCAL FORD DEALER 'HENDERSON FORD' COMPLETED RECALL 17N03 ON THE VEHICLE WHICH STATES, 'INSTALLED LID GATE DRAIN VALVES, AND REPROGRAMMING CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE.' THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. STILL GETTING CO ODOR AND FUMES IN CABIN. UPON RETURN I LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE HENDERSON DEALERSHIP FOR THE DAY. THEY SAID THEY BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO.
Engine, Nov 26, 2017
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
Visibility/wiper, Nov 25, 2017
THE INTERMITTENT WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES OR UNABLE TO TURN THEM OFF. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO FOCUS ON TRYING TO TURN THEM OFF, WHILE TAKING YOUR EYES OF THE ROADWAY.
Other or unspecified, Nov 22, 2017, crash
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME SHE HAD HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND SEVERE FATIGUE. WHILE DRIVING SHE PASSED OUT AT THE WHEEL, RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. AFTER A MULTITUDE OF MEDICAL TESTS WE REALIZED THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FROM THE EXHAUST OF MY VEHICLE THAT CAUSED HER TO FEEL BAD AND THEN PASS OUT. SEE ALSO ODI 11047890. *BES
Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2017, crash
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND PASSED OUT AT THE WHEEL. I RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. I HAD NAUSEA, HEADACHES, AND EXTREME FATIGUE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT AS WELL AS THIS DAY. AT THE TIME, I HAD NOT HEARD OF THE ISSUES SOME EXPLORERS HAD WITH EXHAUST. AFTER HAVING TO HAVE MANY TESTS RUN BY A CARDIOLOGIST AND NEUROLOGIST, NOTHING WAS FOUND. I HEARD OF THE EXHAUST ISSUE ON THE NEWS ONE NIGHT AND A LIGHT WENT OFF. I BELIEVE MY SICKNESS AND PASSING OUT WAS DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. SEE ALSO ODI 11048095. *BES
Engine, Nov 19, 2017
VERY STRONG EXHAUST SMELL, HAS MADE MY WIFE I'LL, CAUSING SICK TO THE STOMACH AND HEADACHES
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Structure, Nov 16, 2017, crash
I STARTED WITH HEADACHES ,AND ALWAYS NASSAU, ALWAYS. TIRED ,WHEN I PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR I SMELLED FUMES COMING OUT OF MY A/C ..I WAS DRIVING WIDE AWAKE ON 95 NORTH ,PROCESSING TO GO HOME .I WAS IN ORANGEBURG S.C.I HAD BEEN TALKING THROUGH MY RADIO CONNECTED BLUETOOTH, I HAD A LITTLE OVER A HOUR TO GO .A DEER .MY AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED BUT NOT THE PASSENGERS .AND THEY DID NOT STAY UP TO LONG ,A GODLY SMELL WAS COMING FROM MY CAR,.EVERYTHING LOOKED HAZY ,I GOT OUT OF MY CAR ,CALLED 911 ,I DID NOT GO TO HOSPITOL TIL NEXT DAY ,ALL I DID WAS SLEEP WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM TO BE SEEN.I HAD X RAYS ALL KINDS OF TESTS DONE .I WAS HURTING PRETTY BAD .I STILL GET HEADACHES TIL THIS DAY .MY LUNGS HURT TOO .I'M SURE I HAVE BEEN POSITIONED BY CARBON MONOXIDE..EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR ,I WOULD GET A HEADACHE NASSAU AND VERY VERY SLEEPY TIRED .MY MEMORY WAS NOT GOOD THEN EIETHER ,I STILL FORGET THINGS TIL THIS DAY ..