10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,928 miles

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problem #183

May 052023

Explorer

  • miles
Fumes are leaking into the cabin of the car. Possibly issues with an exhaust leak that is causing nausea and headaches when driving vehicle.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #182

Jan 222024

Explorer

  • miles
Car was sitting idle when a fan inside the engine compartment starting being very loud. Sound went away when car started moving. Noticed coolant was empty. Filled with coolant and made a 5 mile trip. Checked again and coolant was empty again.

- Chiefland, FL, USA

problem #181

Jan 052024

Explorer

  • miles
My car keeps running out of coolant yet I-??m leaving no puddles anywhere

- Pekin, IL, USA

problem #180

Nov 042023

Explorer

  • miles
I own a 2014 Ford Explorer. When driving home on November 4th the engine coolant light came on and there was white smoke coming from under the hood and the coolant was leaking under the vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to my local mechanic who said that the water pump needs to be replaced. He does not do this type of work so I'm unsure if there is additional damage since he stopped his inspection there. I have to have it towed to another place. I'm seeing this same issue with many vehicles with the same make/model and felt it should be reported. I did contact Ford and made a complaint.

- Barnhart, MO, USA

problem #179

Mar 182023

Explorer

  • miles
Repeated catalytic converter failure. Issue was repaired at least twice. Converter failure caused both turbos to need replacement and has now caused engine damage. This appears to be a common issue with this engine model.

- Fort Gratiot, MI, USA

problem #178

Sep 102023

Explorer

  • miles
Water pump coolant leak. I-??m experiencing this problem and have seen that Fire has known about this issue and hasn-??t recalled it and it-??s causing engine failure and leaving consumers to fort the 2000 bill to fix since it-??s internal. Does needs to recall and fix this issue and replace the pump.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

problem #177

Sep 042023

Explorer

  • miles
Under moderate to heavy acceleration exhaust fumes are pouring into the cabin. The harder you accelerate the more you smell. Gives me a headache every time.

- Clinton, OH, USA

problem #176

Jun 242023

Explorer

  • 132,720 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle at a friend's residence nearby and added coolant to the engine. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the radiator and the water pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,720.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #175

Jul 182023

Explorer

  • miles
Every time while accelerating and RPMs reach above 2500 the cab of the vehicle fills with an odor. After doing a lot of research we have come to realize it is carbon monoxide. There are several open law suits and complaints about this already. When we purchased the vehicle in May of 2021 it was taken to the Ford dealership and they told us everything in the vehicle was fine. The car is available for inspection at any point. No warning lights or anything have come on at all!

- Umatilla, FL, USA

problem #174

Jun 272023

Explorer

  • miles
Ever since I purchased my 2014 Ford Explorer, I noticed a foul smell inside the vehicle when accelerating. It seemed fine when driving normally, but when accelerating into traffic or whenever RPMs are increasing, it-??s definitely noticeable. At first I thought it wasn-??t that big of a deal, until my young step-son was in the passenger seat complaining about how he felt nauseous out of nowhere. So I decided to do a little research and found a TON of articles including the ones in these two links!: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/ford-explorer-lawsuits-exhaust-leak-carbon-monoxide/ https://6abc.com/amp/ford-explorer-suv-sick-dizzy/3507986/

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #173

Jun 222023

Explorer

  • miles
While driving my 2014 Ford Explorer from South Florida to Millegville Georgia the high temp Light came on and the engine slowed on I-16. Managed to get off The Interstate at Macon Ga. Almost caused accidents in traffic. Finally got to Ford dealer said water pump failed like so many others. $2600 estimate. End of my trip, had to rent car to get home car Still in shop in Georgia waiting for repairs.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #172

Jun 142023

Explorer

  • miles
Unknown

- Morgantown , IN, USA

problem #171

Apr 242023

Explorer

  • miles
I was driving my car stopped at a gas station went to leave and had no power steering. Replaced the power steering angle sensor still didn't fix the problem had to have the rack and pinion replaced all in cost almost $3000. Now my car is leaking coolant from the motor where the water pump is located

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #170

May 062023

Explorer

  • miles
Ford built the motor with a water pump when it leaks leaks right into the crank case where the oil is so the motor seizes up and that-??s what happened to my car now my car is shot

- Mountain Top , PA, USA

problem #169

Nov 112022

Explorer

  • miles
In 11-2022, (November 2022), I noticed no heat in cabin and after further investigation, found low coolant in the coolant reservoir. I added coolant but started noticing coolant leaks on driveways. Had vehicle checked by Ford dealer, where the vehicle was bought new, and regularly serviced; and was told that the water pump inside the 3.5L engine is bad with a cost of $4,900 to fix. It appears that there are numerous Ford Explorer vehicles from 2011 - 2019 with the 3.5L engine with this issue. Request investigation and recall by Ford.

- Glenn Heights, TX, USA

problem #168

Mar 112023

Explorer

  • miles
When turning on the rear Auxililary climate control the cabin of the vehicle had a large amount of exhaust smell enter the cabin.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #167

Jan 052023

Explorer

  • miles
My ford Explorer has a 3.5L V6 motor. This motor was designed with the water pump installed in the crank shaft. As a result of this when the water pump fails and leaks coolant can leak into the motor and mix with the oil costing thousands of dollars in damages.

- Manchester , NH, USA

problem #166

Oct 152022

Explorer

  • miles
Water pump has a leak need to be replaced

- Sacramento , CA, USA

problem #165

Sep 012021

Explorer

  • miles
The Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter is cracked causing excessive exhaust fumes which leak into the cabin area exposing passengers to carbon monoxide.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #164

Jul 072022

Explorer

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was stalling and while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she received assistance from a bystander to move the vehicle to the side of the roadway and noticed a puddle of water coming from underneath the engine. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle was stalling and the parking brake was activated. The vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The vehicle was left on the side of the roadway to be towed; however, the contact's husband was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Orange, CA, USA

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