10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,352 miles

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problem #103

Feb 012017

Explorer

  • 16,500 miles
Beginning in February 2017, my 2016 Ford Explorer began to smell like sulfur or mold whenever I start the car. I suspected it was an ac coil issue, but there was no problems with this. I would like to submit my complaint as part of the ongoing exhaust investigation into the Ford Explorer carbon monoxide issue.

- Midlandt, TX, USA

problem #102

Jul 122017

Explorer

  • 25,000 miles
Loss of consciousness while driving the vehicle. I saw a news report that NHTSA was looking into the issue and it could be related. The vehicle was in motion with the A/C on and windows up while driving on a city street.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #101

Apr 012017

Explorer

  • 79,000 miles
Carbon monoxide inside car, causing sleepiness of sleep!

- Summerfield, NC, USA

problem #100

Aug 252016

Explorer

  • 7,000 miles
I fell asleep from carbon monoxide poisoning and I hit three other cars causing me to total my vehicle. Weeks before I had the accident I was experiencing drowsiness and headaches. I had this vehicle less than two months.

- Kingston, PA, USA

problem #99

Aug 012016

Explorer

  • 1,500 miles
Exhaust smell in cabin upon hard acceleration or hill climbing. Problem occurs any time rpms exceed 3000-3500 for more than a few seconds. Wide open throttle is not required, just moderate engine strain in normal driving conditions. Exhaust smell seems to come through A/C vents and is worse with system on recirculate, but is definitely present when system is set to fresh air as well. Rear A/C system does not have to be on in order to get the smell. Exhaust smell is bad enough to burn your throat if not vented by rolling down windows quickly. Persons in back seat commonly complain of headaches when riding in the vehicle. Vehicle has been to the dealer a total of 5 times for repairs. None have corrected the issue. Tsbs 14-0130 has been performed, mufflers have been replaced, HVAC module has been updated, but problem still persists as bad or worse than ever. Vehicle was purchased brand new. Problem began around 1,500 miles. There have been no after-market modifications to the vehicle.

- Marshfield, MO, USA

problem #98

Jan 282016

Explorer

  • 400 miles
Carbon monoxide and gasoline smell in cabin

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #97

Jun 012016

Explorer

  • miles
I believe C0 is leaking into my car and while driving I have become dizzy and get headaches on a regular basis. I also become quite tired. I drive for a living and did not understand what was happening. This usually happens while driving on the highway with my windows closed. I never drive with my windows open but need to open them to get rid of the dizzy and tired feeling.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #96

Jan 152017

Explorer

  • 26,000 miles
Exhaust fumes enter the interior of the vehicle upon acceleration. The dealer states that there is no part to rectify this problem. I am suffering with chronic headaches. Please help!! my next step is to install a carbon monoxide detector in my vehicle.

- Carriere, MS, USA

problem #95

Apr 042016

Explorer

  • 1,000 miles
Vehicle emits odor like sulphur or rotten eggs, possibly carbon monoxide, when accelerating rapidly or unexpectdly. It always happens when accelerating, pressing gas to merge onto highways or to pass cars on highways. I took my Explorer to dealership purchased from several months after purchasing, but was told nothing was wrong. Netween Feb and May 2016 is when I made appointment at dealer for them to take a look. The problem still exists to this day. I roll the window down to let the smell out when it happens.

- White Plains, MD, USA

problem #94

Jul 292017

Explorer

  • 20,000 miles
While accelerating a weird smell fills the cabin of my Explorer. Other people smell it as well not just me. Sometimes after driving for more than 30 minutes I get a headache or I am dizzy.

- Pikeville, NC, USA

problem #93

May 222016

Explorer

  • 0 miles
Exhaust gas smell in cabin when accelerating

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #92

Jul 252017

Explorer

  • miles
Exhaust smell inside of car at moderate to heavy acceleration. For dealer repaired at 23000 miles problem has come back after 11 months and 15000 miles. Fumes cause headaches and nausea

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #91

May 152016

Explorer

  • 100 miles
On acceleration have smell of rotten eggs. Having headaches also. Reported to dealership but saying there are no problems with exhaust fumes. I have reported twice but no word until seeing on cbs issues on other Explorer. Have had this problem since bought the vehicle. Thought at first it was the catalytic converter.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #90

Jul 282017

Explorer

  • miles
We are experiencing an ongoing smell of exhaust in the cabin of our 2016 Ford Explorer. The smell is noticeable in different conditions, but two conditions seem to always be in place - when accelerating and when the recirculate option is on.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #89

Jul 262017

Explorer

  • 28,500 miles
Fumes and odor in cabin following acceleration; sickening smell; must roll down windows

- Bethpage, TN, USA

problem #88

Jun 132017

Explorer

  • 33,000 miles
Yes I am having huge coughing fits and lightheadedness and exhaust fume smell entering my cabin on new 2016 Ford Explorer I purchased. I am experincing headaches as well after driving long trips. Both on street normal and highway travel

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #87

Jul 272017

Explorer

  • 11,800 miles
Possible carbon monoxide infiltration. I was sitting in the car with the engine running waiting for my wife while she was shopping. I suddenly got a headache and became dizzy. Went home and headache and dizziness went away after about 2 hours.

- Canandaigua, NY, USA

problem #86

Apr 202017

Explorer

  • 15,805 miles
The car produces a rotten egg sulfur smell in the passenger cabin while accelerating the engine under moderate to heavy load. The fumes are dangerous and you have to open all the windows to vent the smell from the passenger cabin or I become dizzy and lightheaded from the fumes. There is definitely an exhaust leak that is coming into the passenger cabin when the car accelerates under load.

- Cheshire, CT, USA

problem #85

Jul 242017

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. While driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal hydrogen sulfide odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (hayford Ford located at 1330 301st ave nw isanti, mn 55040 763-689-5555), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: Cas12775863. No further assistance was provided. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 26,000...updated 08/22/17 updated 09/28/2017

- Cambridge, MN, USA

problem #84

Feb 072017

Explorer

  • miles
When I accelerate my Ford Explorer the exhaust fumes are filling the cabin, we are experiencing a rotten egg odor that basically makes you sick. I have taken the vehicle to the Ford dealership 3 times, they attempted to correct the problem but they were not successful. We cannot use the vehicle for long trips last time we try it was very uncomfortable, I got sick with the fumes.

- Houston, TX, USA

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