Noticing a problem with the steering and wheel suspension that is affecting other Ford explorers between 2018 and 2025. Engine oil blow by. Causing oil to leak and ending up under the carriage and on the back of the vehicle. Rear camera problems.
2014 Ford Explorer: excessive oil consumption
5 of the 1,684 complaints about the 2014 Ford Explorer describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Excessive oil consumption by model year
- 20212
- 20204
- 20191
- 20182
- 20176
- 20164
- 20152
- 20145
- 20131
- 20122
- 20041
- 20021
- 19992
- 19963
- 19941
- 19911
What owners say
2014 ford explorer 3.5 liter eco-boost >>oil lines leak at turbo , causing oil to leak down onto exhaust. Very bad smell !! There is already recalls for newer models but not the 2014. People are going to get hurt. Ford only stated to keep my receipts for reimbursement if there is ever a re-call?
I have frequently experienced a strong smell of exhaust and/or burning oil in the passenger compartment. This often occurs when the A/C is running and/or under heavy acceleration or climbing steep grades. I had mentioned this a few times to 2 local ford dealerships and was advised by one that they are aware of possible issues involving a chemical or "propane" smell, but not exhaust fumes. The other had no knowledge that this was a frequent occurrence.
Every time you step on the gas a little more than normal, ie going up a hill and getting up to speed, the interior of the car fills up with exhaust/ burning oil smell and is quite disorienting. I dont know if there is an area that does not have a filter or if it so potent that the cabin air filter cant filter it all out.
Under hard acceleration, when trying to merge with interstate traffic for example, the cabin is filled with a smell of burning oil and/or exhaust. This has been noticeable since the vehicle was purchased new (picked up with < 50 miles on the odometer) and has not gotten better after 4900 miles.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P013A and/or P013C...
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- Certain 2013-2017 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Retail Vehicles
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2014 Ford Explorer oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 2014 Ford Explorer?
5 of 1,684 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Explorer (0%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 27 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Ford Explorer
Fuel smell 206Power steering loss 179Steering lock-up 67Loss of power 65Grinding brakes 64Engine failure 58Backup camera 53Airbag light 41Jerking 34Steering noise 21Check engine light 20Ball joint 18Headlights 18Stalling 18ABS 16Overheating 15Pulling 11No deployment 10Fire or smoke 10Seat belt 10Water leak 10Door locks 9Harsh shifting 9Screen failure 9Transmission failure 7Wipers 7Hesitation 6Collision warning 5Knocking 5Warning lights 5
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