Water pump failing, has leak
2018 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints
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Around 4:45 , was unable to access cruise control the message rapidly flashed., loss of headlights and all lighting for a few seconds. Was going 70 mph. I exited the interstate to turn around and go to my work on southbound the wrench light came on and I lost power steering, power, acceleration in my turn on the on ramp and proceeded off the road onto the incline somehow avoiding a rollover and teetering sideways. Meanwhile no power to open my window etc. at an angle where I couldn’t open the door, took a minute to get out of the seatbelt. Suddenly got my window able to open and crawled out. The cops, and tow truck couldn’t believe I didn’t roll. The car was at a dealership the previous week for loss of power and terai. System problems/ no power steering and they replaced the throttle body 3 days before this happened. I’ve had multiple electrical/exhaust/power failures. I am terrified to drive this vehicle. It’s been to different dealerships and the ford ones and ford don’t care (only the dealership I purchased it at tries) it is at a fifth one now. We have forscan reports of the failures also. Multiple images at scene also. Car wouldn’t drive correctly and terrain management fault, unloaded itself from trailer too.
My car produces a sulfer/burning smell at hard acceleration. When I am merging into traffic at 3500-4000 and over RMP, an awful smell enters the cabin. I am very concerned that this is unsafe for my family and children in the vehicle, as well as the environment. I have had this vehicle looked by Ford and they claim everything looks normal. It is not normal to have this smell while accelerating.
The fuel pressure sensor alarm
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong, gas odor would emit through the vehicle without warning. Due to the fuel odor, he began to suffer from blurred vision, nausea, and headaches. The contact had sought medical attention for his symptoms. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on two occasions and each time the dealer could not detect a failure. The contact also mentioned that once he began to drive a rental vehicle, his symptoms began to go away. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Strong exhaust smell in the front cabin while driving 40+ mph. Resulting dizziness and nausea symptoms. Vehicle taken to dealer for diagnosis. Odometer reading 10560
We purchased a brand new 2018 ford explorer in september of 2018. Around october/november 2018 I started having a lot of dizzy spells and panicked attacks while I was driving the explorer. I was in and out of drs weekly sometimes more than weekly for these episodes. Drs thought it was anxiety so would increase medications, or change medications and I continued with same symptoms. I drove the explorer numerous times a day as I have kids and would feel this way 90% of my day every day. I went thru physical therapy, mental therapy and also sent to a heart doctor up until 2 months ago when we purchased another vehicle and I never had a issue while driving that. My fianc drove the explorer one day which he never did as it was my vehicle and he had his vehicle and he smelled a gas smell and questioned me about it but I had been suffering respiratory illnesses during this time and could never smell anything so I never noticed the smell. My son was having vomiting spells numerous times a week and drs said it was a generalized vomiting issue. I contacted the dealership we purchased the explorer at and they came and picked it up. Once they checked it over they called me and said they had to order a whole new muffler system as it was leaking carbon monoxide into the cabin of my explorer. I contacted ford motor company and they said they would fix it in which they did but the damage was done I had been suffering physically and mentally for a year and due to the pan nick attacks while driving I could barely drive most days and still struggle due to the fear I've encounter behind the wheel. Ford basically said I could trade it or keep it that's all they would offer me. I wanted them to buy it back as I couldn't get back in it. I've had no issues since I stopped driving it neither has my son. I didn't get any paperwork when it was fixed so I can't give u that.
When starting vehicle, the inside of my vehicle fills with a strong smell of gas. This is an ongoing and reoccurring issue. I believe it may be the cause of my 6 year olds child's frequent headaches and bouts with nausea that began at the same time I started noticing the gas smell issue.
Strong smell of exhaust and rotten eggs entered the cabin 5 times during a 4 hour road trip during acceleration and at higher speeds. The smell caused headaches and nausea. The windows had to be opened to relieve the smell. The issue was reported to the ford dealership on the next possible business day after occurring for review in a scheduled maintenance within 2 weeks of that date. Numerous tsb (for previous model years 2011-2017) and complaints (for model years including 2018) for this same problem can be found in online searches. At the time of recording this complaint, my truck is still with the dealership under review.
Ford explorer 2018 going from 50 MPH. And to do force, enters a strong smell of gas cabin it should slow down and open the crystals to leave the strong odor.
I have been smelling exhaust fumes/rotten egg smell in my car when accelerating up to 60mph. 1st time in shop they said bolts were missing on engine and some were loose.; they 'fixed' it. Still smelled exhaust fumes/rotten eggs, so took car back. They said fuel got in the fuel filter but they 'fixed' the problem. No still smell exhaust/rotten eggs. Took back for 3rd time they had my car for a month and they replaced the whole exhaust. Now have had car a week and a half and I smell the exhaust. I don't know what to do, I have this brand new car costing me $37000.
Tl* the contact leased a 2018 ford explorer. The contact detected an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle that was so strong, she could taste fuel. Towne auto group (3535 southwestern blvd, orchard park, ny 14127, (716) 662-6500) was notified of the failure, but was unable to replicate, diagnose, and provide a remedy after several visits. The dealer later replaced the door seals, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v807000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a passenger inside the vehicle experienced nausea and headaches while the vehicle was in operation. Medical attention was not received. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: ea17002 (structure, engine and engine cooling). In addition, the contact was unable to use the air conditioner and heating, and had to close the vents due to an asthma condition. The approximate failure mileage was 4,278.
After 4,000 revolution the SUV comes to stop the engine and run quickly again
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