10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,247 miles

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problem #193

Jul 112018

Explorer

  • 150,000 miles
10-15 minutes after commuting on the sun coast parkway in Florida, I experienced double vision, became unable to think clearly or make decisions (ie: To pull over and call for help), and hit numerous upright, rubber barriers which separate the express lane from the other lanes of traffic, as well as either a temporary concrete divider or metal rail. Much of the following 24 hours after my accident are foggy or I do not remember at all. After 2 full neurological work-ups, I still have no definitive diagnosis. Recently, I received the recall notice for possible exhaust issues in Ford Explorer. My SUV sustained significant damage and has since been repaired.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #192

Jul 142017

Explorer

  • 80,000 miles
Randomly honks with and with fob in or near car and without the car running. Check engine light comes on after getting fuel, and sometimes it does not stop the gas when pumping.... send a code for sensor in fuel compartment.... door panels crack

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #191

Jan 012018

Explorer

  • miles
Recently while driving my vehicle, I have begun noticing a rotten egg/sulfuric smell. This has been occurring for approximately the past 6 months. The issue will happen while I am driving, and also if I am sitting at idle for an extended time (at a red light or in traffic). I have noticed feeling fatigue while driving as well, and there are times where the smell makes me nauseous or gives me a headache. I work in emergency services, and I am extremely concerned with the smell that is entering my vehicle.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #190

Feb 042018

Explorer

  • 82,000 miles
Shift to park warning aoften comes on-car is on park!

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #189

Jun 292018

Explorer

  • 73,536 miles
We have a 2013 Ford Explorer that we have taken in late last year and had the carbon monxiode problem addressed and we are still having issues after the recall. We still smell it when we accerlate the gas. I try not to drive my vehicle because of it. Now when I run the ac and step on the gas the compressor for the ac drops down. If I run the ac on 5 and I accerlate on the gas it sounds like I just turned it on and running it on low and then it finally kicks back up to 5. if I can get rid of this vehicle I will not get another Ford and will tell everyone I know that Ford doesn't care about safety just the money. This vehicle is not safe to drive because of this issue. Its the same as having carbon monxiode in your home. It is dangerous. You would not put your family in it, but you say you would to keep from recalling them. All of the Explorer need to be taken off the road that has this issue. Ford and there ceos are putting everyones lives in danger but Ford is all about the money/greed. What will it take take to put the safety of peoples lives first. People getting killed due to this issue. Something needs to be done!!

- Wagoner, OK, USA

problem #188

Jun 012018

Explorer

  • miles
Monoxide carbon odors from the exhaust pipe are entered into the vehicle, and when I drive for long periods of time I feel nauseous and disoriented and I have to lower the windows every 20 minutes

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #187

Jun 102018

Explorer

  • 145,000 miles
Takata recall: When driving 75mph try to pass another car, the motor and ac cut off at 79 mph, no power. This is on the highway

- New Orlens, LA, USA

problem #186

May 012018

Explorer

  • miles
Noticed water leak coming out of seat belt harness area in third row. Water leak is causing entire area to become wet in third row. Mildew smell is now present. Afraid there may be mold growth causing health issues. I put towels around the seatbelt to catch water and they are soaked when I change them out. Rain water comes leaked on when the car is parked or while in motion. I am not aware of where the leak is starting or how to fix.

- Greenfield, IN, USA

problem #185

May 192018

Explorer

  • 112,000 miles
On a 2013 Ford Explorer, the shift lock release keeps getting stuck and car is unable to shift into gear with out manually moving the release pump. This is after car is in park.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #184

Jun 012017

Explorer

  • miles
2013 Ford Explorer XLT drivers side arm rest splitting between seams. Splitting is expanding on drivers door side. Checked online and many others have the same concern with this model year 2013

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #183

Apr 282018

Explorer

  • miles
Continue to smell a bad odor from vents. Contacted Ford, went to dealer today, did free fiix, but problem not still exists. It does this occassionally and last few minutes.

- Sausalito, CA, USA

problem #182

Apr 132018

Explorer

  • 57,000 miles
Continue to smell a bad odor from vents. Contacted Ford and wanted to bring it in but will cost money to have it checked out. It does this occassionally and lasts a few minutes. Previously have smelled a strong gas odor which made me have a severe headache for hours. Thought there going to be a recall. Have 2013 base model.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #181

Oct 012017

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
This vehicle has the exhaust fume issue where the cabin fills with exhaust fumes and is difficult to drive due to the smell. You have to drive with the windows down in order to tolerate driving. The recent recall was done - vehicle taken to dealer to have the ac reprogramed and tailgate seals inspected. This did not work. We will be trading the vehicle in and purchasing another vehicle soon. This issue needs to be addressed. Ford has had too many safety and quality issues that go ignored by the manufacturer. This vehicle also has the peeling paint issue that Ford refused to address as well. Poor quality - unacceptable.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #180

Mar 162018

Explorer

  • 60,000 miles
My Ford Explorer 2013 back tailgate window shattered. It was cold out about 30 degrees but my rear defrost was not on at all that day. I drove my car to work which is about a 15 minute drive. I got in the left hand turn lane to make a left turn into my work and it shattered. No car behind me. I was going about 5 miles per hour. I then turned into the parking lot of my work.

- Commerce Twp, MI, USA

problem #179

Feb 082018

Explorer

  • 76,000 miles
The air conditioner stopped sending out cool air after a long drive back in February 2018 it then started smelling like exhaust in the vehicle for several days later until it was confirmed with my husband who also smelled it, I took it in to the dealer, they had already performed the recall inspection and this time did an additional step in patching. Currently the car ventilation when ac or heater is turned off when driving blows out warm air and there is still a light smell of exhaust in the vehicle that was recently noticed after a month after the additional patching. We now realize back in July 2017 we also took the car in for the same reason the air conditioner stopped working after a long drive out of the city, we do not remember there being a smell of exhaust then like there is now.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #178

Jun 142016

Explorer

  • 27,058 miles
My 2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L transmission started leaking fluid before 27,058 miles on June 14,2016 and as of today March 3,2018 at 44,678 miles the transmission is still leaking. The problem was brought to my dealership's attention during a repair of blistering paint on the hood. Dealer stated they fixed leaking oil pan rather than leaking transmission. As of today vehicle has 44,678 miles and transmission has shown several problems when in operation: Gears take too long to transfer power from 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th, severe over revving of engine, jerking feeling coming from transmission while transitioning through those gears, abnormal loud sounds emitting from transmission during these gear changes, leaking and dripping of transmission fluid onto hot transmission case, burning of transmission fluid and vapors entering vehicle cabin, and passengers complaining of noxious oil smell within the cabin.

- Monterey Park, CA, USA

problem #177

Feb 272018

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
Carbine monoxide detector going off when driving.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

problem #176

Dec 242017

Explorer

  • 0 miles
One car accident hit guard rail then ran in the neutral ground all four tires blowout. Blurred vision could not find the interstate. Gulose level 34 not a diabetic. Need to investigate SUV totaled. On highway, in motion

- Tomah, WI, USA

problem #175

Feb 182018

Explorer

  • 52,000 miles
Vehicle in motion when all of a sudden would slow down to a crawl and lose ability to accelerate. Yellow wrench warning light would then light up. Happened twice and almost had serious accident. Also would experience burning smell when accelerating up a hill. Previously reported to dealer but they would not believe.

- Dededo, GU, USA

problem #174

Feb 192018

Explorer

  • 10,000 miles
My carbon monoxide tester is going off.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

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