Experiencing exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment.
2014 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the exhaust system failed causing the fumes to penetrate through the vents while the defrost system or the heather was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The dealer advised that the exhaust system lining and valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 26,000.
When quickly accelerating to highway speeds there is an burning/exhaust smell in the cabin. Does not matter if the A/C is on of off or whether its on outside air or recirculation.
When there is a heavy rain the serpentine belt squeals at various moments, for short periods of time. This has been going on since I purchased the vehicle in 2014 , but dealership said it was a known issue and there was nothing they could do about it. They said it was due to the belt getting wet and ford didn't know how to prevent it from happening, and that it occurs on other ford trucks too. My other issue has started recently happening to when it rains heavily, the "low battery features tempor. Turned off" notification comes on and my steering wheel locks up briefly while driving. I checked my battery connects as the manual says to do and they are fine. This only occurs during heavy rain and it happens at various times during driving. It never just stays on, but will turn on and go off at different times during the drive in the heavy rain. Seems like something is getting wet causing a shortage, but either way its dangerous when my steering wheel locks up.
An exhaust smell enters the cabin of the vehicle. I first started to notice it when the car was idling and I thought it was coming from the car ahead of me. This continued on and off for months until more recently when the smell was present even as I drove the car. I have had headaches, dizziness and stomach upsets for months realizing that my vehicle was perhaps no longer safe for me to drive. I brought it in to my dealership and they immediately acknowledged the smell and gave me a loaner. They have filed a complaint with ford and are currently waiting for the repair parts but they are on backorder. I was told that police departments have been complaining about the same thing. I just received a class action lawsuit notice so I imagine this will eventually be a recall. In the meantime I cannot drive my own vehicle without risking my health. The cause to me is unknown, I have read that it is a defect in the engineering of the exhaust system.
Strong smell of exhaust fumes inside passenger compartment
While driving vehicle, I noticed a very strong smell of propane or natural gas. When vehicle was stopped and idling, the same smell was detected outside the car. The next day, the vehicle smelled again while driving, only this time it smelled like rotten eggs.
My ford explorer has a bad exhaust odor in the cabin when hard accelerating and on cold morning even at idle it is impossible to notice the smell and it lingers in the cabin in tell you open a window. I can smell it anytime I get on the high way but there are times when I can smell a chemical type smell when stopped a lights.
Exhaust smell inside cabin. I notice a bad exhaust odor in the cabin if I accelerate over 3,000 RPM.
Whenever I make a hard acceleration, there is a foul smell in the cabin. Smell is similar to rotten egg or bad catalytic converter. I normally always have the A/C on and in recirculate. I have noticed this ever since I bought the car new. Two dealerships had no answer and said they had not heard of any complaints.
My car started off with a propane gas smell which would come and go. Then it turned into this sulfur odor. Which had gotten so bad that you could only drive the car if all the windows were down because the odor would make you sick. The car was in motion at all times. You could smell the odor with or without the heat on. Then at which point the odor never actually left the cabin of the vehicle. At which I would just leave the windows open, in hopes that the car would eventually air out.
2014 ford explorer sport, strong smell of engine exhaust fumes entering passenger cabin. Must drive with windows open to vent out passenger cabin. My safety as well as my family's safety is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning, respitory distress, asthma and possible unconsciousness while driving. The overwhelming engine exhaust fumes within the passenger cabin at times is unbearable.
I bought a brand new 2014 ford explorer and the extended warranty at the time of purchase. The exhaust fumes coming into the vehicle during acceleration at highway speeds. I took the truck in to while it was under the bumper to bumper to be fixed and what was done at the time was reprogramming exhaust and AC intake. This did not fix the exhaust problem but did improve the smell and how often it occurred . I recently took my truck into get the exhaust fixed and they will not fix it because it is passed the bumper to bumper but this is the same problem took in to be fix prior.
Exhaust fumes leaking into cabin causing family to breathe in fumes. It has happened since we bought the car new. If the vehicle AC is in recirculating mode and you accelerate, fumes fill the cabin for a short period of time. We always have to roll down the windows to let the fumes out. It happens essentially every time you drive the car . I called ford dealer and they said that there are no complaints they have seen. Causes headaches and nausea.
Exhaust smell in cabin while HVAC on and windows up. This is most noticeable while accelerating and after coming to a stop.
Strong "natural gas" smell inside car while driving and very noticeable outside of car upon exiting interior. Can smell from inside my house when parked in garage. Started 1/26/17 with 63,200 miles on my SUV. Took to ford for service on 1/30/17 and was told there were no emission problems and that it was due to my ptu which needed to be replaced along with ptu vent valve.
Anytime the ford explorer goes over 3000 rpms there's a strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the car. Paid to look at out of pocket at the dealership and was told the problem could not be reproduced.
Upon exceleration, a rotten egg type ordor is evident.
Exhaust fumes in cabin.
When accelerating vehicle with the AC on, and in internal air mode, there is a smell like burnt rubber, or fumes that fill the entire car. I have to avoid accelerating too fast, or turn off the AC before hand to prevent fumes from entering car. This has been happening since I purchased the car in 2013. I thought it was just cause it was new, but as it's still happening, and others are having this same problem, I am reporting it.
Had to replace all 4 o2 sensors at 48,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 70 MPH, exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Upon acceleration, the interior of the vehicle begins to smell like rotten egg. I have noticed it for awhile and assumed it was a smell coming from outside. I begin to take note of it only happening upon acceleration. I have informed the dealership where purchased and they informed me that ford is aware of the problem but that there is no repair/fix for it. Upon further research, other people have the same complaint and that it is carbon monoxide, which is toxic. I have grandchildren that I pick up from school every day and do not feel comfortable with this happening. There has been no formal recall. What information can you give me? Thank you in advance
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive the contact referenced the federal safety agency action number: pe16008 (engine and engine cooling, structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 05/02/17*lj
When the explorer is stopped or in park with the engine on and the heat on you can smell a sulfur/rotten egg smell inside the cabin. Looks to be a exhaust leak. I know this issue is already being investigated and have read up about the technical bulletins related to this issue and most reviews come back to say the bulletins did not fix the issue. This is a serious problem concerning the safety and health of my family of not knowing what kind of gas we are breathing in. Could be carbon monoxide or something else. A recall needs to happen for these vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and stalled intermittently. The vehicle started only after the battery was charged. The contact also stated that the heating system became inoperable and the check engine, service traction, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was unable to be started or diagnosed. The dealer diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The throttle body was replaced and reprogrammed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,412.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. When the engine was running, an exhaust odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact suggested that the vehicle may be included in the federal safety agency action number pe16008. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an exhaust leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to run after the ignition was turned off. The failure recurred and drained the battery. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
I bought my 2014 ford explorer in november of 2015. I noticed a rotten egg/ exhaust smell as the weather became warmer. Anytime I would accelerate up a hill or accelerate on a flat stretch of road during the summer months was when the smell is the worst. I have to roll down all of the windows. I no longer allow my children to ride in the third row because they would complain on the longer car rides of having a headache. I have taken this to the dealership on 3 occasions now. They have told me they have tried to reproduce my complaint, and have failed to do so. I am currently going to that the service manager on a ride tomorrow to reproduce this smell. The smell has been so bad at times that I personally have felt like I was going to be sick. There is something seriously wrong with the explorers having this smell. Something needs to be done. I am at the point that I do not put my kids in my car anymore then I have to. I have had to apologize on several occasions to my friends about the smell. Ford needs to figure this out!!
Strong exhaust odor under heavy acceleration.
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