2013 FORD EXPLORER Unknown Or Other Problems

To Whom it may concern, In February 2025 I was notified by Ford Motor Co. that there's been a recall on my 2013 Ford Explorer Manufacturer recall #24S02 and NHTSA recall #24V031. It also stated that I would be receiving another letter later in the year advising me to contact my dealer to make an appointment to have the recall problem fixed. I received another letter in September of this year advising me to contact my Ford dealer to make an appointment to get this recall fixed. I contacted my Ford dealer and they advised me that they have not received the parts yet and they didn't know when the parts would be arriving. Don't you think that Ford has had enough time to get this recall situation corrected ? They've known about this problem since 2023, and other than sending out a letter advising us of the recall, have done nothing to correct the problem, if in fact there really is one.

My 2013 White Four door Ford Explorer incidents occurred twice on the highway. The end pieces of the front windshield came off while driving on Hwy. 70 in Durham/Raleigh NC and on hwy somewhere in Raleigh! There was a Sherriff behind me the first time. My concern is the wind noise in my vehicle while driving and safety of the windshield for safety inspection. Crossroads Ford in Wake Forest NC service told me that it can take up to 30-60 days to get the parts for my 2013 Ford. I am disabled and I need my vehicle to be safe for doctor visits. Can the new parts be expedited or no?

Rear camera on 2013 Ford Explorer has stopped working. There is a safety recall for models beginning with 2015. This is just as much of a safety hazard with the 2013 model as with the 2015 model. Why are all Ford Explorers with this issue not covered by the recall?

I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT AND THE BACK UP CAMERA HAS GONE OUT. THE PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO WITH THE CAMERA WORKING SOMEDAYS AND OTHER DAYS THE SCREEN WAS BLANK WITH A MESSAGE FOR ME TO CONTACT MY FORD DEALERSHIP. FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD EXPLORERS. SEVERAL OTHER FORD MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AROUND THIS PARTICULAR YEAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT NOT THE EXPLORER, THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS MOST FORD EXPLORER OWNERS WILL TELL YOU THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE PROPERLY WHEN REVERSING IN A FORD EXPLORER ESPECIALLY WITHOUT THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE BACK UP CAMERA IS VERY MUCH NEEDED FOR THIS SITUATION. i'VE ALSO READ THAT THE PROBLEM STEMS MAINLY FROM A LEAK IN THE TAILGATE WHERE WATER LEAKS IN ON THE CAMERA CONNECTION THUS CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION AND EVENTUALLY GO OUT COMPLETELY. AS YET, i HAVE NOT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED YET BY FOR OR A LICENSED MECHANIC. I WANTED TO CHECK TO SEE IF I COULD FIND WHERE A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM ON MY EXPLORER, BUT AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY. I'M JUST WONDERING WHY THEY HAVEN'T RECALLED THE EXPLORERS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.

The rear view camera is experiencing the same issues as the most recent recall of 2015-2025 explorers. Most often the rear view camera does not work at all --- other times it is on for a short duration, or is pixelated. I've watched the recalls expand from 2020 Ford vehicles to now 2015. Why doesn't it include earlier vehicles still on the road?

Pillar molding driver side

I am the owner of a 2013 Ford Explorer and have been experiencing repeated failures of the rear-view camera system. The camera often goes blank, displays distorted images, or intermittently cuts out when the vehicle is placed in revierse. I have reviewed the current recalls related to defective rear-view cameras on Ford vehicles, particularly those affecting model years 2015 and newer. While my 2013 Explorer is not included in these campaigns, the symptoms are identical to the recall descriptions and create the same safety risk: a loss of visibility when backing up. I am requesting that this issue be formally documented and investigated for the 2013 Ford Explorer, and that my vehicle be considered for inclusion in any applicable recall or service campaign. I have approximately 126,000 miles on my vehicle. I did have Dave Sinclair Ford (dealer) look at this on 4/15/2024 and the cost to repair was approximately $800+. I did not have the work completed. Please advise me on next steps, including whether my VIN can be added to any active recall. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Back up camera stopped working approximately 3-4 years ago.

Back up camera will go black intermittently when in reverse

The molding flew off my car when I was driving 60 miles an hour … very lucky it didn’t cause an accident as I had to swerve into oncoming traffic when it flew off. It happened in Sept 2024 October 25th is when when we brought it in to ford Geneva, NY They said it was a special order and needed to be ordered and would call when it arrived Never heard back Recently called to follow up Said it still didn’t come in and will call with no resolution to date.

My problem is with my back up camera. The sides are reversed when it comes on. Left is right and right is left. This is a serious safety defect that may cause an accident one day.

There has been a safety recall since Jan 2024 and there still no remedy although it said it should have been equipment by late 2024 its is now Aug 2025 it’s been over a year and still nothing.

Hello, I received Recall Notice #24V031 from Ford Motor Company regarding a safety-related issue and was instructed to have the repair completed at a dealership. I’ve made multiple attempts to schedule the repair, but each time I was told the part is on backorder. I was advised to contact Ford directly, which I did, but was then redirected back to the dealership—who again stated the part is unavailable. To my surprise, the dealership even suggested that I try purchasing the part myself from Amazon. This situation is unacceptable. This is a safety recall, and I should not be responsible for sourcing or purchasing the part required for a manufacturer-initiated repair. I am concerned about the delay and the lack of accountability from both the dealership and Ford. I am requesting immediate assistance in resolving this issue and ensuring the recall repair is completed without further delays or unreasonable expectations placed on me as the customer. Thank you,

My backup camera doesn't always work and when it does there is a delay seeing the image. I get a warning sign on my SYNC screen saying the camera is not available and to contact the dealership. I have contacted the dealership and the said I needed to contact Ford. They have since directed me to NHTSA. Not having a backup camera is a safety issue since there are some things that cannot be seen in a mirror when backing up.

Check engine light goes on and off. May stay on a day or 2 but goes back off. When I get it checked no mechanic seems to know why. Same with the check charging system light that comes on. Also, the trim on the outside kept coming out, hitting my passenger side window and cracking it. It has completely come off 2 days ago. Rain is getting in my car. Back tires keep losing air. There was an issue with getting an alignment due to incorrect hardware and wiring. There is a safety recall for this.

The camera in the console is reflecting everything backward. If I am backing into a parking stall, everything on my left appears on the right and vise versa. I don't rely on it but it is unsafe

The backup camera works for a couple seconds then goes to a all black screen

The backup camera on this vehicle stopped working correctly a while back. The image usually is shown mirror... so everything left-right is flipped which causes confusion for the driver. Other times the screen goes completely blank/black. Both of these create a safety issue when backing up, for cross traffic and pedestrians. This is issue just suddenly started one day. I asked the Ford dealer about it and being outside of the warranty period, there wasn't anything they could do. I can pay to replace the camera, but others reported doing that and the same problem came back later. I see now that Ford as active recalls for the same problem - but only for more recent model year vehicles.

Bad welding on the top left hinge of the liftgate allowed a crack to form over time. The crack exposed metal which allowed rust to form and leaks from rain water. This excess build up of water also allowed paint chipping and additional rust along the entirety of the crack and rear tray. This was discovered after some time, due to not being immediately visible from the rear of the car.

Water leaking from ceiling

My 2013 Ford Explorer has a safety recall notice 24S02 that I received in the mail Feb 2024. Since getting the recall notice in the mail, I have tried numerous times over the past year with my Ford dealership in Glen Burnie, MD to get this recall taken care of. Every time I call, they keep saying they don’t have the parts and I am on the list for when parts come in they will call me etc…. Even before the recall was issued, in Oct 2023 I had the driver side molding and trim come off my vehicle. My husband and I were driving, heard something snap, had no idea what it was only when we parked the vehicle, we noticed the molding and trim on the driver side of my explorer had flown off on the road somewhere. I am thankful there were no accidents that happened. I did get the driver side molding and trim replaced and paid out of my own pocket to get this fixed. For all the parts $237.43 was the total (receipt is uploaded) and I am still waiting to be reimbursed for this since this recall. I will be uploading pictures of the molding and trim that came off my driver side (pic uploaded Oct 2023 when trim/molding came off) and when I paid for it to be fixed (receipt uploaded Oct 2023). I am also sending a recent picture of my passenger side trim (pic uploaded of passenger side gasket started to come off) because the gasket is falling apart and flying off into the air, which looks as if the trim and molding will eventually fly off as well since this is the safety recall. I need help in getting this safety recall fixed and also reimbursed for the other side molding and trim that I had to pay for. I feel as if I am getting the run around with my dealership and wanted to bring this to your attention. I am selecting the time of incident occurring [XXX] because this is the time of the 1st incident that occurred. Thank you for your time. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Rear view camera malfunction. Goes blank or gives a distorted image. Sometimes it gives a reverse image. Needs replaced. Could cause a crash or vehicular accident.

With the vehicle on, will sometimes get simultaneous warnings for "Hill Descent Control Fault" and "Service AdvanceTrac" along with 3 warnings/flags (ABS, Service AdvanceTrac, and Service AdvanceTrac OFF). Additionally, the instrument cluster/display will occasionally (less often) reset while the vehicle is still on and driving.

Passenger side windshield pillar flew off of the vehicle while traveling on [XXX] in Williamsburg, Virginia. Pillar flew between my vehicle and other vehicles beside me and behind me. This was in mid-April 2024. The vehicle was inspected in June/July 2024 by Ford Motor Company, Cavalier Ford, Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 and I have been waiting ever since for the replacement part to come in. Also, all seals around doors and windshield have dry rotted and/or fallen off of the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Our steering wheel locked when we were about to leave our destination and drive back an hour to go home.

The A Pillar failed on my vehicle while driving on the interstate. When it failed, it wrapped around my side passenger mirror and broke a piece off of the body of the mirror housing. Ford not only has not repaired the A Pillar in a timely manner, but they refuse to cover the passenger side mirror that the failed product damaged. The incident happened in early August 2024. I opened an escalated ticket with Ford, who promised that a representative would contact me by phone within 1 business day and that was October 14th, and no one has contacted me to this date. I was notified of the recall back in January. Why has Ford not made any progress on making the parts available for this recall repair?

The side pillar of my windshield flew off on the freeway and probably hit another car this was very dangerous and now I'm missing a piece of my car. This recall need to be fixed asap

I have been waiting patiently for the recall (24S02/24V031) to be completed for my vehicle as it has been over 6 months since I received a letter. I have called the dealership several times, and they are waiting on Ford to deliver the parts to the dealership to make the repair. I am worried that this issue may get worse if it is not completed soon. What can you help me with to get this issue resolved quickly? When there is very high wind, I am worried that the parts will come off and break my side windows.

When I was driving suddenly vehicle shakes and gas/acceleration paddle stopped working middle of the road. I pulled my car side of the road, put it in park and turn off vehicle and start it back on gas/acceleration paddle work again. Problem is this happened several times last few weeks.

Still waiting on the recall from February 2024. Regarding exterior A-pillar trim clip attachment. Parts are barely hanging on around my windshield. I need my windshield replaced but i feel I can't until the recall trim is complete. Is there any updates or time-frame as to when this recall will be completed?

Both exterior trim (that are connected to the windscreen) have detached and flown off the vehicle. The first one came of during high winds while driving several months ago. The other other one subsequently cam off in a similar fashion while I was driving on the highway. I initially contacted my insurance company but the out of pocket expense was more than I could afford. I then discovered there was a recall but attempts to get it fixed at the Ford Motor Company has not been successful. They report that they have not received the parts or released by the company to deal with the recall. Can you please advise?

Mechanic informed me that there is a recall on the rear toe link, but it is not showing up for my car. I am on my 2nd set of rear tires in two months. When driving in Rain I have almost lost control of my steering many times when I drive over even a splash of water. My local ford dealership will not honor the recall because my VIN is not on the list.

I own a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving in the rain exiting the freeway at approximate speed of 25 MPH the steering wheel seemed to lock up and then was extremely difficult to steer, making it impossible to maneuver the vehicle causing me to hydroplane across several lanes until I crashed into a mature bush. Causing damage to my radiator. I have not taken it to the dealer and have only shopped around for independent mechanics. I am not sure of the extent of other damage. I just became aware that this is a similar problem for other owners. The car is currently undrivable and is going to cost me a large amount of money - now the registration has lapsed (cannot smog) and I have DMV fees to. This was a solo car accident and no other people were in my vehicle at the time. I saw the recall notice (recently) on NHTSA but my VIN number is not included. I have not contacted anyone yet regarding this - I am already have trouble with FORD regarding covered repairs and being charged for a rental car (that was supposed to be included) Not sure what to do! Now i am making payments on a vehicle that i cannot drive and i cannot afford to purchase another one.

Mileage: 109,925

While driving at highway speeds, I heard a rattling sound twice and then noticed something flew off of my car. I couldn't tell what at the time. When I was able to look later, the driver's side front a-pillar (which I was recently informed has a recall on it) was gone. This had then become a hazard in the road for other driver's. No remedy for the recall is available at this time. There was no warning lights or alarms at the time.

A-pillar applique trim clip attachments are not properly engaged due to improper assembly or repair.

Exterior A pillar trim three off the vehicle while driving.

Carbon monoxide leaking into cabin causing carbon monoxide detector to go off.

UNKNOWN. My sister had went to town in her car. She had came back home and parked the car in the driveway. After doing so her and her husband we inside, heard a rumbling sound went outside and car was on fire. The neighbors say they saw the car just catch on fire in her driveway. She had purchased the car less than 60 days ago in Manhattan, ks from CSM AUTO.

My power steering just stopped working while I was driving at 45 mph. Then all my warning light were going off saying faulty break system faulty hill decent something about my charging system. This has happened 4 times now where my power steering goes out WHILE I’M DRIVING.

The driver side exterior A-pillar applique trim detached from the vehicle in early 2020. I assumed the failure was a chance occurrence, but a recently reported recall identified this as a manufacturer's defect. I had to have the repair done myself at a cost of $335.81.

I bought the car from auction. The car was Represent like "Run and drive". But the car come with a lot of rust into the frame and this problem means a structural damage. The car it is not good for driving and it is not possible to be registered.

The left and right windshield panels flew off of my Ford Explorer truck.

2013 Ford Explorer: Power Steering service now red light came on as problem occured it did ding, but not in time for reaction. While driving the wheel will lock no matter how fast or slow you are going. Put myself, my children and husband in danger, as well as others. This has occurred now 4 times in the last month. It is being sent to dealership for a current Recall. No police or insurance has inspected.

The passenger side windshield panel trim flew off my car, at 60 mph. 6-8 months ago, the driver side windshield panel trim did the exact same thing at the exact same mph. This is absolutely ABSURD that Ford has not issued a recall for this.

While driving on the interstate around 65 mph, the windshield trim flew off of my vehicle. It appeared that a truck behind me drove over it but I am not 100% sure

While driving on highway, 65-70 mph, both sides windshield trim flew off of vehicle. The right side first , then the left side approximately 5 minutes later. Unsure if debris struck any vehicles behind me.

This weekend we were driving down the interstate and all of a sudden the windshield trim flew off. It didn’t cause any wrecks thankfully but the cars behind us did break all of a sudden and another swerved. Luckily nothing happened but it could of caused an accident.

The front windshield trim starting flapping and hitting my side window and windshield while driving approximately 65 miles an hour. At first I had no idea what the loud noise was. Something was in my eye sight hitting my window and windshield. I did not know what was happening, it was very startling and scary! I was in traffic. I pulled over as soon as I could, trying to avoid getting hit by other vehicles. When I was able to get out, I saw the trim had come loose. I taped it so I could continue on my trip. It is very frightening and unsafe while in traffic. The other side of the windshield trim is now coming out. I fear that the windshield is not secure. A couple of months ago, I received a letter about this problem in the mail. We made an appt. with Ford dealer to get it fixed. I had to cancel that appt. due to an emergency. I contacted the dealer last week and said I could now bring the Explorer in to get it fixed. I was told that there has never been a recall or any letters addressing this problem sent out to owners. I DID receive a letter several months ago, my husband took the letter to Ford when he scheduled the original appt. and the dealer kept it as reference! Now I am told that a letter about this windshield trim has never existed! I will take my Explorer to a dealer and get it repaired, letter or no letter. I feel like Ford is not being totally honest with me about an unsafe problem.

The trim on the front windshield blows off constantly at highway speeds. I’ve had this car for a little over a year now and we’ve already replaced it four different times. Every time, it stays on about a month before it detaches and blows off again. The last time, it just barely missed the car behind me. I haven’t replaced it since then because I am terrified the next time it happens, a motorcyclist will be behind me and it could hit them and cause a fatal accident. This is a SERIOUS issue that needs addressed! I should not be scared to drive my car over 45 MPH for fear of causing a serious accident! On top of that, not replacing it means it now leaks into my car when it rains. I love my explorer but the trim on it is absolute garbage..

The back up camera is now inverted. What is coming from the left appears to be coming from the right, and what is coming from the right appears to be coming from the left. Once the problem started, it has not gone away. The problem was confirmed at an independent service center.

The passenger side windshield trim panel has flown off. When asking the dealership about it, they said it was an issue with the Explorers and that it will most likely happen to the second one as well. We are unable to attach it back on but have kept the piece as we were able to pull over and retrieve it.

Windshield trim on both sides detached while driving . First incident was November 2019 while driving 70 mph on the DC beltway. The part landed in the middle of the road and was run over by several vehicles traveling behind me, but there was no damage to any of them. The second incident occurred during the summer of 2020 while driving 50 mph on a local, well traveled road. The part landed in the grass on the side of the road and did not hit any other vehicles. I have seen numerous other ford explorers that are also missing the windshield trim, and have read several articles stating there have been numerous reports of this issue occurring frequently, but it has not been confirmed by a dealership of any other service center. This issue has not been inspected by a dealership, law enforcement, or my insurance company. There was no indication prior to the trim detaching on either side that it was loose or not properly installed.

The driver side windshield panel flew off/broke off while driving at 55-60 mph.

I was driving down the highway yesterday (Sunday, March 26, 2023) and the windshield trim panel on the driver's side flew off. I was doing the speed limit, which was 70 MPH. Thank goodness there wasn't anyone behind me! It could have smashed into their windshield!

The windshield trim (passenger side) was detached and flew off my car, while driving on a highway at 75 mph.

The SUV will swerve into other lane when it switches gears. Replaced both struts. Odor in the cab. Coolant will not stay and after spending $1000 for repairs, it still cannot be fixed. Cracked head gasket.

The trim piece on the windshield post along the side of the windshield fell off while traveling on a highway. It flew into the air and may have struck another vehicle. We replaced that piece on the drivers side of our car but a few months ago the trim on the passenger side flew off while traveling. This causes a safety problem to other drivers and could cause an accident. The first piece of trim was replaced. The problem has not been reviewed by the manufacturer, police or a insurance representative. There was no warning that this problem was about to occur.

2011-2019 Ford Explorer Windshield-Outer Trim Molding Passenger Side With Clips7- molding detached - randomly while driving on the interstate - had to purchase new molding and trim - recently saw the info on the news and felt the need to report - it was scary when it detached and startled me - HAVE RECEIPTS AND PICTURES I SENT TO PARTS COMPANY TO OBTAIN THE RIGHT PART

I've had to replace the windshield trim panel piece three times because they keep flying off.

Passenger side windshield trim panel flew off and hit another vehicle after it bounced off the road. I replaced the trim parts for about $65. It appears that the seal and then the plastic retaining clips failed to secure the trim panel.

I have owned this car since 2013 - since it was new. For the 2nd time, I am getting messages saying "switch to park" when I put the car in park. The first time was in 2017 after about 48000 miles. When I took it to the dealer they replaced a part of the transmission. Now again it is happening in 2022 at almost 72000 miles. Obviously the replacement part is just as bad as the original - probably worse since the 2nd time it only lasted about 24000 miles. I now have had to pay to replace a part of the transmission 2 times. Is this a message I could have ignored? Is it only a faulty sensor? Or is the transmission really not in park? Who knows what else it wrong with the transmission. If you google "switch to park ford explorer" you will see that there are many many others with the same problem. Even the dealer's service person when I brought it in to be fixed a 2nd time said they see this problem a lot. I have bought and driven Fords for the last 40 years - usually past 100000 miles each - and have never had this problem occur.

Ac is not blowing cold air, it is also making a hissing noise. I got it inspected by an independent service center, and was told it will be expensive to repair. It is very common with my year and make of vehicle. A freon leak it is very dangerous for a person to breathe in, and can cause significate damage to me and my baby.

Transfer case stopped working within 4 days. Known to be an ongoing problem for this vehicle. Made a screeching sound, locked up, clicking sound inside case and rendered vehicle undriveable instantly.

Water pump leaking

I have been going through multiple sites trying to figure out what is going on with my car. I have only had my vehicle for less than a year and I barely even gotten to drive it. I'm now realizing every recall on the vehicle which there was like 13 has not been repaired. And I also have 4 different numbers for the odometer when I when I bought the vehicle at a 177000 but everything is reading at a 169000. I also purchased the vehicle in June not July like the title says. Also one of the titles said plate's not allowed. When I looked it up I believe this is a fleet vehicle and it does not say that anywhere on my title or in my paperwork. It did come from Canada. Is there any way you could possibly help me out with any of this? Also I had broken fuses and missing fuses. I had the 4 dealership look at it and a mechanic look at it and they both told me it looked like someone messed around with the wiring in my car.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford explore. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the vehicle engine stop warning lights turned on. The engine started overheating and the contact pulled over and added water. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified. The failure mileage was 72,000

Mileage: 72,000

Carbon monoxide levels in the cab. Persistent 10ppm co2 in the cab of the vehicle. Peak at 30ppm. The recall for this issue had previously been completed. 2nd issue was a valve allowed oil to infiltrate the intake which resulted in odor in the vehicle

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, she heard abnormal loud banging sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that water had been leaking through the sunroof onto the headliner down to the driver’s side door and floorboard of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had damaged the sunroof motor. The contact replaced the sunroof motor himself; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact also stated that the master power door switch keypad on the driver’s side door had been blinking continuously and had been draining the battery. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Mileage: 20,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while making a right turn at 15 MPH, the power steering assist warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The contact stated he turned off the vehicle 3-5 times until the warning light turned disappeared, before continuing to drive to his residence. The contact is called LaFayette Ford, Inc. (5202 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304, (910) 424-0281) & Crown Ford (256 Swain St, Fayetteville, NC 28303: (910) 600-6598) and made them aware of the failure. The contact stated that in September 2021, he experienced the failure for a second time. The contact took the vehicle to Crown Ford and was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Mileage: 117,000

See the Recall report.

The Power steering failed on my 2013 Explorer XLT. I Brought my vehicle to my local Ford dealership service center: Corwin Ford Reno 3600 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV. 775-329-8800. The service representative told me that the vehicles core steering had an internal failure and that it would take up to 2 months to get the parts and cost $3,173.39 to affect the steering repair. I asked and was told that Ford has over 1,300 of these specific steering units on back order. This tells me that they not only burned through their reserve supply of that part, but that they also have a demand for 1,300 more ! This is an obvious safety issue which has rendered my Explorer un-drivable. If the failure had occurred at high speed the consequences could have been grave! Apparently, I'm not the only one experiencing this specific issue. In my opinion, the steering was inadequately engineered, resulting in premature failure. My Explorer is my wife's daily driver. It has never been taken "off road" or subjected to any other duress. It is strictly a city/highway vehicle. After contacting Ford (Case No. CAS-34220695-K8P5P6 CRM:0222477) and voicing my concern, All that they offered was to expedite the parts request. I am 63 years old and have owned 16 automobiles, 9 have been Fords. Never have any of them required any service to the steering mechanism, much less a total failure of that system. Ford has an obvious problem with this part and I should not be required to pay over $3,000.00 to correct their engineering shortcumming. I respectfully request that you intervene on my behalf and attempt to resolve the issue. There are no open recalls or warranties on this vehicle at this time.

I have been having problem with my emergency brakes , the brake light system is present and i have took it to brake check and they inspected it and they said everything look good i have had this problem for several months

I drive a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD. While driving to the store last week I entered a roundabout when suddenly the wrench icon showed on my dash with a message display that read, "terrain management fault." The car would not accelerate even when I pressed the pedal all the way to the ground. My momentum took me out of the roundabout where I pulled over in a parking lot. As I put the car in park It begin to shake in idle. I turned the engine off and waited a few seconds then tuned it back on. The car drove just fine after that for about two days then this incident happened again twice in one day. I took the vehicle to the local ford dealership and they said they could not get the issue to present again so there was nothing that they could do. I took the car back home and it has happened a few more times. This is a total of about 7 times in the past 3 weeks and Ford cannot help remedy this issue. These incidents have put my family in dangerous situations. When researching online I found multiple accounts of this same issue. According to online forums it looks like it may be a problem with the throttle body.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact started to smell an abnormal gasoline and exhaust odor inside the vehicle. The contact started to feel a burning sensation in her eyes and chest. Additionally, the contact developed a headache and rolled down the windows, turned off the air conditioner to eliminate the odor inside the vehicle. The contact decided to drive back to the residence because of the fumes. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted to have the vehicle diagnosed a second time however, the contact was informed that there was an out of pocket cost for the inspection. The contact declined the inspection due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,500.

Mileage: 88,500

Sulfer smell through cabin vents during acceleration. This occurs every time I moderately accelerate. I've told the dealer and of course they were unable to duplicate issue. I'm told this is a very common issue and has been ignored by Ford. I've reported this before and heard nothing back.

Rear back glass has shattered on two separate occasions. First, in November after using auto start to warm the vehicle. Second, almost three years later while driving in the summer. Had to pay for replacement out of pocket.

The traction control , hill assist and abs light comes on and when it does the stability light warning come on also. When traveling in mountain you don’t know if the braking system is working or not

Unknown. Get gas fume smell inside cabin of vehicle and other times it will smell like rotten eggs when accelerating spoke with the dealership and they don't seem concerned

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated upon opening the front passenger’s side door, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side door would not remain closed. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 112,843. The consumer stated the driver's door was recalled for the same issue.

Mileage: 112,843

I FEEL VERY NAUSEOUS, DIZZY AND HAVE A HEADACHE AFTER DRIVING MY VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE. VEHICLE ALSO SMELLS LIKE FUEL STRONGLY INSIDE THE CAR.

Mileage: 230,000

I AM A 100% DISABLED VETERAN AND I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE ME OF MY OPTIONS RELATED TO MY SAFETY RECALL. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 19S17/NHTSA RECALL 19V-435 IN JUNE 2019 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED ON JULY 2, 2019. I RECEIVED ANOTHER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 20S62/NHTSA RECALL 20V-675 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS (SAME ISSUE) IN DEC, RECALL DATED NOV 2020. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DEC 7, 2020. MY ADVISOR STATED TO ME THAT MY CAR HAD FAILED INSPECTION AND MY VEHICLE WOULD BE KEPT OVERNIGHT. SHE ALSO STATED THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. I WAS TAKEN TO ENTERPRISE TO OBTAIN A RENTAL VEHICLE. I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO EXPLAIN TO THE AGENT MY VEHICLE HAD FAILED INSPECTION AND WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE AGENT STATED THAT FORD HAD CANCELLED THE RECALL AND ONLY CERTAIN MODELS WERE AFFECTED. I WAS STILL PERPLEXED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. MY ADVISOR SENT ME A TEXT ON DEC 9, 2020 STATING THE ETA IS DEC 11 WHEN THE PART WOULD BE SENT, AND SHE WOULD PROVIDE ME WITH AN UPDATE ON DEC 11, 2020. SHE CALLED ME ON DEC 10 OR DEC 11, 2020 AND STATED THAT FORD HAD CANCELLED THE RECALL AND THAT I COULD PICK UP MY VEHICLE. I TOLD HER I WAS CONFUSED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. SHE STATED THAT FORD HEADQUARTERS WAS CALLED, AND SHE WAS ALSO CONFUSED AS TO WHY FORD HAD CANCELLED THE RECALL. THE INVOICE NEVER STATED THAT THE PART(S) FAILED ONLY THE RECALL WAS LISTED. IF I HAD NOT PROMPTLY CALLED WHEN I RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL I WOULD NEVER HAVE MADE THE APPOINTMENT, NEVER HAD KNOWN THE PART(S) FAILED AND NEVER CONTACTED FORD HEADQUARTERS. IF THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE PART DID NOT FAIL, THEN WHY WAS I PROVIDED A RENTAL FOR A WEEK? ALSO, WHEN I TYPED IN MY VIN ON OWNER.FORD.COM AND NHTSA.GOV ZERO RECALLS CAME UP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION FOR MY CONCERNS.

HYDRAULIC FAILURE MY STEERING WHEEL GETS STUCK AND VERY HARD I CANT MOVE THE VEHICLE I NEED TO TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON THEN IS DRIVABLE BUT IT HAS DONE THIS TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS I'M SCARE WHEN THIS HAPPENS I NEED TO STOP AND IN THE HIGHWAY EVERYONE IS DRIVING HIGH SPEED I DONT HAVE TIME BECAUSE I CANT EVEN TURN THE WHEEL BECAUSE IT GETS VERY HARD AND IT HAS HAPPEND TO ME COUPLE OF TIMES

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AT 137,000 MILES

Mileage: 137,500

SMELLING A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE CABIN LIKE CARBON MONOXIDE SMELL .

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, MAKING A SLIGHT TURN IN THE ROADWAY SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SLIGHT DITCH STOPPING IN A DRIVEWAY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER VICTORY LANE FORD, INC. (903 OLD RTE 66 N, LITCHFIELD, IL 62056) WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE RACK AND PINON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER. WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

THE CEILING AROUND THE SUNROOF ON MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER STARTED DRIPPING WATER DURING A RAIN. THE NEXT MORNING I HAD OVER AN INCH OF STANDING WATER IN MY CAR. IT HAD DRIPPED ALL OVER THE FRONT CENTER OF THE SUV. NOW MY FLOORBOARDS ARE GOING TO BE MOLDY AND MUSTY DUE TO FORD'S POOR SUNROOF DESIGN. ALLOWING ONLY A FEW SMALL HOLES FOR WATER TO DRAIN OUT OF THE SUN ROOF AREA IS IGNORANT. AFTER THESE HOLES GETS CLOGGED THE ENTIRE THING IT GETS FILLED WITH WATER AND SHORTS OUT THE MOTORS.

Mileage: 94,000

I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL LID.IT NOW CHUGS AND SEEMS LIKE TRANSMISSION . WHEN IT RAINS WATER GETS IN CAR. WHICH GOES INTO OUR ELECTRICITY SYSTEM. OUR USB DOESNT WORK ALL THE TIME. MY CONTROLS FOR SUN ROOF DOES NOT WORK THE SCREEN IS STUCK OPEN. I AM ON MEDICEIN THAT I CAN NOT BE EXPOSED TO LIGHT. GAS PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER OIL CHANGE

Mileage: 113,000

I LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROLS IT SAYS, CAUSING MY HEAT TO COME ON FULL BLAST AND I CAN NOT TURN IT OFF. I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THIS IS VERY UNSAFE.

Mileage: 140,000

ON JANUARY 12, 2020, WHILE DRIVING HOME TO FLORIDA FROM GEORGIA, INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT SERIOUSLY INJURED 26 YEAR OLD DRIVER AND HER 2 CHILDREN, AGES 8 AND 4. ALTHOUGH THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GO HOME WITH WEEKS OF THE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER WAS LEFT WITH SEVERE INJURIES AND IMPAIRMENTS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND IN A COMA FOR NEARLY 2 MONTHS. THE 26 YEAR OLD DRIVER RECENTLY CAME HOME IN MARCH AFTER SPENDING TIME AT BROOKS REHABILITATION, BUT WE RECENTLY RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT ABOUT RECALL 19S17. WE ARE WONDERING IF THIS RECALL COULD HAVE POSSIBLY PLAYED A PART IN THIS ACCIDENT, AS SHE WAS BRAKING WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD, AND SHE WENT HEAD ON INTO A SEMI-TRUCK GOING THE OTHER DIRECTION ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

COMPLAINED OF FAULTY POWER STEERING ERROR MESSAGE COMING ON WHEN STARTING VEHICLE FOR 1.5 YEARS TO FORD DEALERSHIP WITH NO EXACT RESPONSE REGARDING THE ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY RESET THE SYSTEM AND IT SHOULD WORK FINE AFTERWARDS. THE NEXT DAY I STILL HAD THE ISSUE. I THEN COMPLAINED AGAIN ABOUT IT BUT IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR NUMEROUS ISSUES AND THAT WAS OVERLOOKED/IGNORED. MY POWER STEERING HAS NOW GONE OUT COMPLETELY AND THE RECALLS FOR THE POWER STEERING ENDED FOR EXPLORERS MANUFACTURED AFTER FEB. 2012 AND MINE WAS MANUFACTURED IN DEC. 2012. I ASKED IF THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO REPORT ISSUES WHEN CUSTOMERS BRING THEIR VEHICLE IN TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID NO. THEY ARE ONLY REQIURED TO REPORT THEM WHEN THEY REPAIR IT OR DO WORK TO IT, NOT JUST ASSESS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. LESSON LEARNED, ALWAYS REPORT YOUR ISSUES HERE. MY POWER STEERING COULD HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING BUT THANK GOD IT DIDN'T. IT WENT OUT AS I WAS PAYING A BILL AND HAD TURNED MY CAR OFF FOR LESS THAN 2 MINUTES. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. IT IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING THAT THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A KNOWN FORD ISSUE AND THAT MY CAR IS CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. MUCH LESS, I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY COULD HAVE PREVENTED IT BY LETTING ME KNOW THE POWER STEERING FAULT IS COMMON AND TO GET IT REPAIRED SOONER RATHER THAN LATER TO PREVENT A WRECK.

Mileage: 130,000

IT OCCURS 1 TO 4 TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING. ALL OF A SUDDENLY THE THE GAS PEDAL DOESN'T WORK AND THE TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS OFF. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. ALSO, THERE'S A WEIRD SMELL COMING COMING OUT WHEN ALL WINDOWS ARE CLOSED AND THE AC IS ON.

Mileage: 49,000

MY FORD EXPLORER HAS A DISTINCT ODOR WHEN I ACCELERATE. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE HAD A CONTINUAL STRONG SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, GENERALLY ON AN UPHILL INCLINE.

Mileage: 87,000

NATURAL GAS SMELL ON INTERIOR OF VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN IDLING, GAS SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OR SULFUR. IT CAUSES ME TO GET HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS.

Mileage: 100,000

FOR THE LAST TWO MONTH, MY VEHICLE HAVE HAD A OIL BURNING SMELLS, I CHANGED THE OIL, BUT THE SMELL IS STILL THERE. THIS IS RIGHT AFTER I TURN ON THE HEAT.

EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN WHEN DRIVING. CHECKED THE DOOR SEALS AND OTHER PLACES WHERE IT COULD BE COMING FROM AND FOUND NO BREAKS IN THEM. THAT LEAVES THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD BE LEAKING INTO THE CABIN

Mileage: 105,000

WE HAVE JUST BECOME AWARE THAT EXHAUST GASSES ARE LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND APPARENTLY HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME, CAUSING HEADACHES, DIZZINESS AND EYE IRRITATION. WE LOCATED A TSB FROM FORD (TSB 16-0166) RELATING TO THE ISSUE AND BECAME AWARE THAT FORD HAD OFFERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. BOTH THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY AND THE NHTSA INVESTIGATED THIS ISSUE RESULTING IN FORD NOTIFYING OWNERS OF POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES OFFERING TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR FREE. I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER, AND WHEN I CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. WITH THE LEAKAGE OF THE EXHAUST INTO THE CABIN I'VE EARNED THE RIGHT TO CALL BS. THIS IS NOT THE TYPE OF DEFECT THAT WILL REPAIR ITSELF AND PRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, AS EVIDENCED BY THE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF CRASHES. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO BE SWEPT UNDER THE RUG AND WARRANTS A RECALL AND INSPECTION/REPAIR OF EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CATEGORY. DATE BELOW IS THE DATE THAT WE TOOK IT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, BUT THE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN NOTICED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

Mileage: 100,000

SMELL OF SMOKE, AND TAPPING NOISE PRIOR TO FIRE. SMOKE CAME FROM NEAR THE CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. FIRE STARTED. MADE A COMPLAINT PRIOR ABOUT SMELL OF SMOKE AND NOISE.

TAPPING NOISE AFTER TURNING CAR OFF. BURNING SMELL BUT NO VISIBLE SMOKE.

Mileage: 164,194

I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER AND BEGAN TO FEEL AS IF I WAS ABOUT TO PASS OUT. I PULLED OVER A FEW TIMES BUT I KEPT FEELING WORSE. I PARKED AND CALLED A FRIEND TO TAKE ME TO EMERGENCY. ALTHOUGH I WAS SHAKING AND FELT FAINT, THE DOCTORS COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE. HOSPITALS DO NOT TEST FOR CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS UNLESS REQUESTED - AT THE TIME IT WOULDN'T HAVE CROSSED MY MIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY I DROVE MY CAR AND THIS PHYSICAL REACTION HAPPENED AGAIN. I THEN REALIZED THAT IT WAS SOMETHING IN MY CAR THAT WAS CAUSING THIS. I TOOK MY CAR TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT I HAD CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKING INTO THE CABIN. I BELIEVE THAT THERE SHOULD BE MANDATORY RECALLS FOR THESE CARS, NOT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAMS. THEIR LETTERS STATE THAT 'THESE VEHICLES ARE SAFE', AND CLEARLY THAT IS MISLEADING AND UNTRUE.

Mileage: 114,000

I OWN A FORD EXPLORER AND IT'S BEEN HAVEING PROBLEMS ..THERE IS A WRENCH LIGHT TURNING ON THE PANEL ..AND IT JUST STOPS RUNNING .ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF ..I HAVE A 2 MONTH OLD BABY AND I FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY..MY EXPLORER TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESSWAY WITH TRAILERS AND FAST CARS ALMOST HIT ME..I KNOW ALOT OF EXPLORER OWNERS THAT ARE HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEMS..THE DANGEROUS MATTER IS ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE RUNNING AND THE DIAGNOSTICS CANT FIND NOTHING WRONG..THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR EXPLORERS IT REALLY DANGEROUS THE ENGINE JUST SHUTTING OFF WHILE RUNNING U CAN CRASH AND GET KILLED IF U GET HIT WHILE ALL CARS ARE DRIVING FAST IN EXPRESSWAYS ..ITS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW ..WRENCH LIGHT TURNS ON AND THEN ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING IT HAPPENS MORE WHEN U FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS..TENDS TO HAPPEN..ITS SCARY..ITS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES FIRST TIME WAS LAST YEAR THEN ONCE A MONTH AND NOW IT'S BEEN DOING IT 5 TO 6 TIMES A DAY..THAT'S Y I TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED..PLUS IT HAS RECALLS ON IT ALSO ..TO TOP IT OFF

Mileage: 102,650

I HAVE BEEN SMELLING EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THIS DAY I WAS GETTING A HEADACHE AND FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO PASS OUT. I PULLED OVER SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS BEFORE PASSING OUT. WOKE UP 30 MINS LATER. SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN.

Mileage: 103,000

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND IT CONSTANTLY FLOODS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO THROUGH AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH. THIS HAS BEEN OVER 3 YEARS OF ME PAYING PEOPLE TO BLOW OUT SUN ROOF. TO NO AVAIL. I DRIVE AND WATER CONSTANTLY POURS FROM THE CEILING CONSOLE, SEATBELT HOLES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CAR AND FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA. ALMOST 6 TO 8 INCHES DEEP OF WATER AT TIMES. I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH TOWELS ON MY LAP AND SHOWER CURTAINS ON THE FLOORS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS NO HELP, NEITHER IS DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE.

Mileage: 35

WHILE DRIVING THE CARE BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN EVEN THOUGH I AM HITTING THE ACCELERATOR AND EVENTUALLY COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WHERE I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART. THEN I WILL START DRIVING AND IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. IN A 10 MINUTE DRIVE THE OTHER DAY IT TURNED OFF 3 TIMES. HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR IN OVER A WEEK BECAUSE I'M SCARED IT WILL HAPPEN TO ME AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 100

MY BLUTOOTH PAIRING WITH IPHONE WAS COMPROMISED BY SOMEONE OTHER THEN ME. IT WOULDNT LET ME LISTEN TO BLU TOOTH ON MY PHONE. WHEN IT DID LET ME LISTEN THE MUSIC THAT ONCE SOUNDED GOOD NOW NO MATTER WHAT I DID IT SOUNDED HORRIBLE. ANOTHER THING I NOTICED WAS THE PERFORMANCE SEEMED TO BE GREATLY INCREASED WITH POOR MPG AND THEN AFTER AWHILE AND STILL IS THIS WAY THERE IS A LACK OF PERFORMANCE AND THE MOTOR HAS A COMPLETELY WEIRD SOUND SINCE THIS STARTED HAPPENING. I FORGOT TO MENTION I HAD PREVIOSLY HAD MY PHONE CONNECTED THRU THE SYNC APP AND IT HAD SOME NICE FEATURES I WAS USING UNTIL ALL THIS UNEXPLAINABLE THINGS STARTED HAPPENING. ONCE I NOTICED THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO WAS ALL THE WAY UP THE NEXT TIME I HAD ENTERED MY VEHICLE. AND IT SEEMED LIKE IN 2017 IT WOULD ONLY HAPPEN WHEN I WAS NOT FAR FROM MY HOUSE AND AS TIME WENT ON IT SEEMED LIKE THEY COULD CHANGE SETTINGS NO MATTER WHERE I WAS. I WOULD PROGRAM SYNC SETTINGS AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT SYNC IS DOING EXCATLY WHAT I HAD TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A COUPLE OTHER THINGS I WROTE DOWN BACK WHEN THEY HAPPENED THAT I NEED TO FIND AND THEN I CAN REPORT BACK.

Mileage: 110,000

PILLARS FLYING OFF CAR AND POWER TRANSFER UNIT NOT WORKING

2013 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING ANY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE. *LD *JS

TWO ISSUES THE POWER ASSIST FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SECOND IS THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED IN 2013 MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS IGNORED BY FORD AND NHTSA. DEALER REFUSED TO FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAS RECALLS FOR THESE TWO ISSUES ALL BUT THE BASE MODELS AND FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE BOTH ISSUES COST OVER $1000 TO REPAIR.

Mileage: 90,000

THIS DEALING WITH THE MY SYNC (MYFORD TOUCH) . THE SYSTEM WILL WILL CAUSE THE SCREEN TO GO BLACK,IT ALSO WILL CAUSE THE A/C & HEATER, NAVIGATION, AND RADIO TO STOP WORKING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. TO RESTORE THE SYSTEM YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER AND REBOOT THE SYSTEM BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. I JUST RECIEVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM ALERT FOR FORD ON 5/25/2019. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THEY CLAM THAT THE PROGRAM HAS EXPIRED. BUT I CAN HAVE THE REPAIR DONE FOR THE COST $1200.00

Mileage: 93,906

THE VEHICLE BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES BECAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE FUME INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAVE CAUSE MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS TO ME AND MY WIFE (SUCH AS HEADACHES, DROWSINESS ETC.).

MY VEHICLE WAS IN A STATIONARY POSITION WHEN THE 'SHIFT TO PARK LIGHT ILLUMINATED'. THIS IS A REAL ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN SINCE THE VEHICLE COULD ROLE.

Mileage: 90,000

I NOTICED THE OUTSIDE TRIM AROUND THE SIDES OF THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED LOOSE ON THE DRIVER BUT MOSTLY PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. A FEW WEEKS LATER WHEN I STARTED DRIVING OVER 10 MPH DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING BEATING AGAINST MY WINDSHIELD. I NOTICED THE RUBBER SEAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD AND BETWEEN THE TRIM AND THE WINDSHIELD HAD COME OFF AND WAS FLAPPING IN THE WIND AGAINST MY WINDSHIELD AND CAR. THE BODY TRIM IS NOW LOOSE AS WELL. I HAD A LITTLE WATER EVEN LEAK INTO THE CAR. IT WAS VERY DISTRACTING AND ALMOST CAUSED MY WRECK. I HAD TO TEMPORARILY TAPE THE RUBBER TRIM DOWN AS IT KEEPS COMING LOOSE AND GETS WORSE AS YOU DRIVE (WHICH YOU HAVE NO CHOICE WHEN YOU ARE NOT CLOSE TO HOME OR CAN'T GET YOUR VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNTIL WEEKS LATER).

Mileage: 92,000

DOOR AJAR NOTIFICATION REMAINS ON WHEN ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ALERT TONE WILL SOUND WHEN VEHICLE STARTS MOVING OR COMES TO A STOP. AUTO DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT FUNCTION OR DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN LOCKED. INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS REMAIN ON UNTIL VEHICLE STARTS MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY FORD AND SENSORS CLEANED UNDER WARRANTY AT 25K MILES. FIX LASTED ABOUT 4 MONTHS. CURRENT MILEAGE 67K.

Mileage: 25,000

THE HORN FROM THE STEERING PAD ISN'T WORKING. IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER ON 3 OCCASIONS & THEY HAVE STATED THE HORN IS OPERABLE AND THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. HOWEVER, THE HORN STOPS WORKING WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE ALARM HORN DOES OPERATE WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE'S SOME WIRING/MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH CONTACT WHEN PRESSING THE STEERING WHEEL HORN PAD. A CASE WAS FILED W/ FORD CUSTOMER CARE WHO REFERRED ME BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY 'FOUND' THE HORN TO BE OPERABLE & STOPPED WORKING ON A SATURDAY MORNING. ON 4/29/19 I CONTACTED FORD AGAIN AND THE REPRESENTATIVE PRETTY MUCH SAID THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY & THERE ARE NO EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON THE CAR SO I WAS OUT OF LUCK. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT IT APPEARS IT MAY BE SOME SORT OF MANUFACTURING DEFECT POSING A HAZARD/LIABILITY TO MY FAMILY WHICH HE SHOWED NO INTEREST OF CARING. THE HORN AT THIS TIME IS NOT WORKING.

I AM REQUESTING THAT THE DOT NHTSA LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF A TIRE DEFECT THAT CAN AFFECT THE SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLES WITH COOPER DISCOVERER SRX TIRES. I PURCHASED A SET OF 4 COOPER DISCOVERER SRX TIRES AND HAD THEM PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ON MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE SIZE IS 255/50R20. DURING THE WINTER OF 2018-19 THEY BEGAN TO LEAK AIR EXCESSIVELY WHEN IT WAS COLD. THE LOSS WOULD GROW TO A POINT THE LOW AIR LIGHT CAME ON EVERY WEEK. IT WAS VARIOUS TIRES CAUSING THE ISSUE. THIS CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE WINTER AND INTO THE SPRING OF 2019. THE LEAKS ARE MORE SEVERE WHEN DRIVING THAN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. I BELIEVE THE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE CONTINUING TO LEAK WHEN IT IS WARM OUTSIDE NOW. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE HAD THEM IN 2 SEPARATE TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE A HOLE IN THEM NOR LEAK AT THE BEAD BUT ARE LEAKING DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER. I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WITH COOPER TIRES TO HANDLE THE SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY NOT HANDLED THEIR WARRANTY MATTER. I HAVE BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS WHO SENT ME BACK TO THE ORIGINAL INSTALLER AND THEY HAVE HAD THEM OFF TWO TIMES TO VERIFY THE ISSUE. BEFORE THIS SAFETY ISSUE BECOMES A SERIOUS INCIDENT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TIRES INVESTIGATED OR POSSIBLY RECALLED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE TIRES AND BELIEVE THE MODEL MAY REDUCE SAFETY AS THEY AGE. MINE ARE 2 YEARS OLD ALMOST. THANK YOU, *TR

Mileage: 30,000

CORROSION OF THE AC LINES RUNNING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND OF THE REAR AC CONDENSER HOUSING, WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT, CAUSED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE AC SYSTEM AND ALLOWED ALL OF THE REFRIGERANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Mileage: 77,700

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY PASSENGER WINDSHIELD MOLD FLEW OFF THE CAR ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 104,500

RAIN WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLES BACK HATCH AND COMING THROUGH THE SEAT BELTS, CAUSING WET SEAT BELTS, SEATS, SPARE TIRE EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL AND ITEMS IN CARGO AREA.

Mileage: 60,000

FUERTE OLOR A MONOXIDO DE CARBONO EN INTERIOR DE LA CABINA

I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER AND JUST TODAY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM. BOUGHT IT CERTIFIED/USED FROM A FORD DEALER IN TN IN 2016. ABOUT THAT TIME, I STARTED HAVING HEADACHES AND DIZZY SPELLS, AND WEAKNESS IN MY ARMS AND LEGS. THE SAME SYMPTOMS I JUST LEARNED TODAY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED IN A FORD EXPLORER. IN DEC 2017 I MOVED TO FL AND THE FIRST FEW MONTHS I WAS HERE I HAD MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A DIFFERENT PROBLEM (THE SYNC ISSUE). NEVER WAS I TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT A CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM. WHEN I GET OFF WORK TODAY I AM GOING TO BUY A CM DETECTOR TO CHECK THIS. I AM VERY SUSPICIOUS THAT THIS IS WHAT HAS CAUSED ALL THE MEDICAL PROBLEMS I SUDDENLY BEGAN EXPERIENCING ABOUT 3 YRS. AGO. I'M ALSO CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY.

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW IN 2012. I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THERE WAS A RECALL #14S06 IN 2014 THAT DID NOT INCLUDE MY CAR, WHICH WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME YEAR. THE CARS STEERING ISSUE IS A MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I AM TOLD THAT "BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT LISTED WITHIN THE DATES LISTED WITHIN THE YEAR 2012 THAT THE RECALL WAS ISSUED". DESPITE NOTICES, THERE IS STILL A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THAT I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WOULD NOT RESOLVE. THIS DEFECT IS THROUGH NO FAULT OF MY OWN. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 100K ON IT. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT JUST SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T EVEN TURN AND BECAME INOPERABLE. I WOULD JUST LIKE FORD TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE REPAIRS. I AM NOT TRYING TO GET THEM TO BUY ME A NEW CAR. THE DEALER IS CHARGING $2500+ TO REPAIR IT. I BELIEVE THAT FORD KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT ONLY BE LIMITED TO CARS THAT WERE WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME FRAME, RATHER, THEY KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE ISSUE COULD EXTEND TO OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME TYPE THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE SAME YEAR.

Mileage: 80,000

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN PARK. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THIS TIME IT ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S VEHICLE. OUR VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AT THE TOP OF THE DRIVEWAY FOR NEARLY 2 HOURS BEFORE THE PERSON PARKED BEHIND OR VEHICLE. THEY WHERE AT OUR HOUSE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, WHEN THEY WHERE LEAVING WE NOTICED THAT OUR VEHICLE HAD DISENGAGED FROM PARK AND ROLLED 15' DOWN THE DRIVEWAY INTO THEIR VEHICLE. THANKFULLY, THERE WERE ONLY A FEW SCRATCHES ON EITHER VEHICLE. OUR DRIVEWAY IS FAIRLY FLAT, IT HAS A 1-3 DEGREE SLOPE TO IT. LEADING TO THE CONCLUSION, THAT THERE IS NOT A LARGE INCLINE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FORCED OUT OF PARK. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED INTO PARK OR THERE IS YET ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT LINKAGE. THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. THE SECOND TIME THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS REPLACED. WE ARE TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER TODAY TO SEE WHAT THEY FEEL NEEDS REPLACED THIS TIME.

Mileage: 80,000

EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. STARTED WHEN PARKED WITH ENGINE TURNED ON, CONTINUED WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY. AT THE BEGINNING WAS NOT SURE IF IT IS FROM MY CAR, OPENED WINDOWS, THEN CLOSED THEM AGAIN COUPLE TIMES AND THE SMELL CONTINUED. HAD TO DRIVE WITH OPEN WINDOWS TO GET HOME. MY DAUGHTER, ME ,DOG AND CAR SEATS AND BLANKETS SMELLED VERY BAD, HAD TO WASH EVERYTHING. PLUS STARTED TO HAVE LIGHT HEADACHE WHILE DRIVING.

Mileage: 100,000

IN 2013 THE DEALER REFUSE TO WORK ON THE ISSUE WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. EITHER THE WHEEL HUB AND BEARINGS ARE OUT OR THE STRUTS ARE DEFECTIVE.THE SOUND HAPPENS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY IF MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. I HAVE CALLED AND COMPLAINED AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS RECALLS FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL BUT NOT WITH MY VIN NUMBER. WAS TOLD THAT A BASE MODEL ISN'T THAT IMPORTANT. CALLED AGAIN TO REPORT IT TO FORD 2/4/2019 AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH YOUR MAKE AND MODEL AND THERE WASN'T ANY THING THEY COULD DO UNTIL NHTSA STEPS IN AND DIRECT ME TO THIS WEBSITE.

Mileage: 300

PURCHASED MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED WITH 50 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2012.DURING 2015 HAD A STRONG MOLD SMELL,UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3'' OF WATER IN MY SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA, 3RD ROW SEAT SHOULDER BELT WET AND CARPET UNDER 3RD ROW SEAT PASSENGER SIDE SOAKED.TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY ON 4-27-2015 / 32,002 MILES,HAD 17 DAYS.TOOK IN UNDER WARRANTY 6-25-2015 WITH 34,460 MILES,HAD 4 DAYS.TOOK IN 3-11-16 WITH 44,501 MILES,DEALERSHIP SENT VEHICLE TO THEIR BODYSHOP FOR 4 DAYS.TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 2-14-18 THEY SENT IT OFF SIGHT TO JR'S AUTOMOTIVE TO REPAIR WATER LEAK.TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 1-20-19 FOR EXACT SAME ISSUE THAT I HAVE HAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS, FOUND WATER IN VEHICLE SAME AREA 2 DAYS LATER.IN THE APPROXIMATELY LAST 5 YEARS I HAVE HAD 2 CASES OPENED WITH "FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER"AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE PLUS FILED A CLAIM WITH BBB WHEN IT WAS APPARENT THAT I WOULD NEVER GET OFF OF THE MERRY-GO-ROUND WITH FORD.BBB TURNED ME DOWN BASE ON TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE WHICH REMEMBER IS NOT A MECHANICAL ISSUE BUT A WEATHER DEPENDENT ISSUE.I COULD HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP DOZEN OF TIMES DURING THIS PERIOD BUT BECAUSE OF INCONVENIENCE WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND WORKING 12 HOUR SHIFT WORK IT WAS JUST IMPRACTICABLE.ALL ISSUES WITH WATER INSIDE OF VEHICLE WAS WHEN I CHECKED IT AFTER IT WAS PARKED AND OF COURSE WITH RAIN OR MELTED SNOW INVOLVED AND ON A CITY STREET.

Mileage: 32,002

I GET SICK; HEADACHE, NAUSEA, FEELING REALLY TIRED AND BLURRY VISION AFTER TRIPS MORE THAN 2 JOURS

Mileage: 65,000

SMELL EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND ODOR IS REALLY STRONG

BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR FORD CARBON MONOXIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM #17N03. WAS CALLED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO TELL ME THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SWAY BARS AND LINKS. I SEE THAT MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LODGED REGARDING THIS TYPE OF REPAIR. FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND HOW LITTLE IT IS DRIVEN THESE SEEM LIKE PRICEY REPAIRS. I DRIVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER WITH 74,000 MILES ON IT. PLEASE ADVISE.

Mileage: 74,000

I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE 3 YEARS AGO FROM LIBERTY FORD. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED WITH THEIR COMPANY SINCE I BROUGHT THE CAR. NOW TODAY I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE MY TRANSFER CASE. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK WAS STALLING, I COULDN'T DRIVE OR GIVE IT GAS IN THE MOTION WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC SHOP. IT SOUNDED LIKE MY TRUCK WAS DRAGGING. THE COST OF A TRANSFER CASE IS OVER 1,000 NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND I THINK THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND WITH A TRUCK ALMOST 6 YEARS OLD. I THINK IT'S A DEFECT AND ALSO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON FOR NO REASON AT ALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CLAIM AND OTHER VEHICLE AS MINE. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AGAINST FORD.

Mileage: 100,000

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS HAVE DETERIORATED, ALLOWING EXHAUST GASES INTO THE CABIN WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. PROBLEM CONFIRMED BY REPAIR SHOP, WHICH ESTIMATES $2,000 TO REPLACE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND THE ATTACHED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT IS KNOWN TO FORD, BASED ON NEWS ARTICLES.

Mileage: 97,000

ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS TO GET MY EXPLORER 'FIXED' WITH THE EXHAUST SMELL ISSUE. AND I THOUGH ALL WAS WELL. THEN THIS YEAR ONCE I STARTED USING THE HEATER IN MY VEHICLE IT BECAME MUCH WORSE THAN IT WAS LAST YEAR. MY TODDLER COMPLAINS OF HEAD ACHES AFTER CAR RIDES AND I GET LIGHT HEADED AND VERY NAUSEOUS. IF THE CAR IS LEFT RUNNING FOR EVEN 30 SECONDS WITH 50 FEET OF CLEARANCE BEHIND IT THE CABIN IS FILLED WITH AN UNBEARABLE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST SMELL. I'M SCARED FOR THE LIVES OF MY CHILDREN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE NOW THAT IT'S WINTER AND I NEED TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE HEATER. IT IS FINE AS LONG AS I HAVE THE CLIMATE CONTROL TURNED COMPLETELY OFF. BUT THAT'S UNREASONABLE WHEN IT'S 19 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND I HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN. I BOUGHT A CAR WITH A HEATER I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE IT. LIKE I SAID IT IS MUCH WORSE WHEN THE CAR IS JUST SITTING PARKED AND RUNNING BUT THE SMELL IS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE HEATER IS IN USE.

Mileage: 109,000

THE CABIN SMELLS OF EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING. IT SMELLS THIS WAY ON CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY. THE SMELL GETS WORSE THE LONGER THE CAR IS RUNNING. WE HAD THE WORKAROUND THAT FORD SUGGESTED DONE AND IT HAS NOT HELPED THE ISSUE.

Mileage: 90,000

SMELL OF EXHAUST WITHIN CAB OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY. SMELL CAN BE OVERPOWERING AND THE EFFECTS CAN MAKE THE OCCUPANTS FEEL NAUSEOUS. FORD HAD BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES OF THIS MATTER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

THE ROOF OPERATING PANEL MODULE IS BAD. MY MOON/SUNROOF IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. WE STOPPED AT THREE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO SEE IF THEY COULD SHUT IT SO WE DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH IT OPEN THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT PLASTIC ON TOP OF IT BUT NOW IT'S JUST SITTING IN MY GARAGE UNTIL WE CAN COME UP WITH MONEY TO FIX IT

Mileage: 106,000

WHEN IT RAINS, WATER POURS IN FROM DRIVER SIDE 3RD ROW SEAT BELT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FORD EXPLORERS DUE TO POOR WELDING ISSUES, YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT FUTURE MOLD AND MILDEW ISSUES IN THE CAR. I DRIVE AROUND 3 YOUNG CHILDREN AND DO NOT WANT ANY HEALTH ISSUES BECAUSE OF THIS FLAW. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND ISSUE A RECALL SO IT CAN BE FIXED. I DO NOT HAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX THEIR WELDING MISTAKES.

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD DRIVERS SIDE MOLDING BECAME DETACHED, STARTED SHREDDING (CAUSING A DENT IN THE DOOR) AND BEFORE I COULD PULL OVER, FLEW OFF THE EXPLORER. PART OF THE MOLDING IS STILL ATTACHED (ABOUT 1/4 PIECE). VERY GLAD IT DID NOT HURT ANYONE, BUT WHAT IF A MOTORCYCLE WAS BEHIND ME? THIS DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL THROUGH FORD. WHEN I ORDERED MY PART, ESTIMATED AT #450.00, 3 OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THE SAME DAY, ACCORDING TO THE PARTS COUNTER PERSON.

Mileage: 110,000

2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT, FACTORY SEAMS NOT SEALED UNDER POWER LIFT GATE IN REAR CAUSED WATER LEAKING INTO THIRD ROW SEAT FROM SEATBELT, CARPET HAD MILDEW AND MSEATBELT WAS DRENCHED, TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITHOUT RESOLVE AND HAD TO SELF PAY BECAUSE EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER WATER LEAKS. WOULD NEVER HAVE NOTICED THIS FIRST OCCURRENCE IF I HAD NOT PURCHASED CUSTOM WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT VEHICLE WHICH ALLOWED ME TO SEE THE POOLING OF WATER. HAD TO TELL THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHAT TO FIX AFTER ONLINE RESEARCH AND MULTIPLE FORUMS WITH SAME COMPLAINT. NOW HAS SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER LEAKING FROM RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE INTO FLOORBOARD, BELT SQUEALS WHEN ACCELERATING IN RAIN CAUSING LIGHTS TO DIM AND VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. MILDEW SMELL VERY STRONG COMING FROM AIR VENTS CAUSING HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS LEAK OCCURS AFTER AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND WILL LEAK INTO CABIN ONTO LEG WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, LEAKAGE ENTRANCE POINT UNKNOWN, BUT EXITS INTO VEHICLE UNDER STEERING WHEEL. FORD CORPORATE CONTINUES TO BLOW ME OFF AND WANTS ME TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSIS WHICH I HAVE ALREADY DONE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL WHICH FIXES ALL LEAK POINTS WITH PROPER SEAM SEALANT AND ALL CARPETS AND AIR SYSTEM IN VEHICLE BEING REPLACED AS MOLD CAUSES RESPIRATORY HEALTH ISSUES.

Mileage: 48,000

GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRES SHOWED CRACKING AFTER ONLY 19,540 MILES ON 2013 FORD EXPLORER PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2013. AFTER THIS DISCOVERY, I NEED TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES.TIRE NUMBERS ARE DOT 4B8T MANUFACTURED IN CANADA ON 3/2012.

Mileage: 19,540

THE VEHICLE IS ROLLING AWAY WHILE IN "PARK". IT IS THE EXACT PROBLEM DESCRIBED FOR OTHER FORD VEHICLES BUT THE EXPLORER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS OCCURRENCE TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF OUR GARAGE AND INTO FENCE AND TREE. THE SECOND TIME, IT ROLLED OUT OF A PARKED SPOT WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT AND CLEARLY OBSERVING THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN "PARK".

Mileage: 100,000

EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CAB

Mileage: 102,000

NOTICED LEAK INTO SPARE TIRE WELL YEARS AGO AND JONES FORD IN N. CHARLESTON COULD NOT FIND A LEAK. 8/13/2018 TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND FOUND THE WATER POURS DOWN THE THIRD ROW SEATBELTS ANYTIME IT RAINS. THERE IS NOW MOLD IN THE CARPETED AREA BELOW THE 3RD ROW SEATS. THE LEAK HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS STATIONARY, DRIVING, ANYTIME IT IS RAINING.

Mileage: 67,000

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 EXPLORERS. MY SUV SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED.

Mileage: 150,000

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

Mileage: 80,000

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.

SHIFT TO PARK WARNING AOFTEN COMES ON-CAR IS ON PARK!

Mileage: 82,000

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 EXPLORERS 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!!

Mileage: 73,536

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

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

Mileage: 145,000

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.

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.

Mileage: 112,000

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.

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

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.

Mileage: 57,000

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.

Mileage: 50,000

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.

Mileage: 60,000

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.

Mileage: 76,000

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.

Mileage: 27,058

CARBINE MONOXIDE DETECTOR GOING OFF WHEN DRIVING.

Mileage: 100,000

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.

Mileage: 52,000

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

MY CARBON MONOXIDE TESTER IS GOING OFF.

Mileage: 10,000

MY WIFE AND I TOOK A TRIP FOR A BABY SHOWER, IT WAS ABOUT A 2.5 HR DRIVE. ON THE WAY THERE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. THERE WERE NO OTHER WARNINGS OR INDICATIONS OF AN ISSUE. WE MADE IT FINE TO OUR DESTINATION, DROVE AROUND TOWN A LITTLE BIT, AND STAYED THE NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY WE HEADED HOME (ANOTHER 2.5 HR TRIP). THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT THERE WERE NO ABNORMAL NOISES OR ODORS, OR ANY OTHER INDICATION THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. WHEN WE GOT HOME, WE PARKED THE CAR, TURNED IT OFF, UNLOADED, THEN TURNED IT ON TO BACK IT INTO THE GARAGE AND TURN IT OFF AGAIN. AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 10 -15 MINUTES, THE CAR EXPLODED, SHAKING THE HOUSE AND CATCHING THE ENGINE BAY ON FIRE. THE ENGINE BAY WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, CAUSING FIRE/SMOKE DAMAGE TO OUR GARAGE AND EVERYTHING IN IT. AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN HAD FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, HOWEVER THAT SEEMS LIKE NOT A SUFFICIENT REASON TO WHY THE ENGINE EXPLODED. WE ARE UNSURE WHAT THE ROOT CAUSE WAS, BUT SOMETHING HAD TO HAVE GONE VERY WRONG FOR THE CAR TO EXPLODE IN THE GARAGE, IGNITION OFF, AND STATIONARY AND THE ONLY INDICATION BEING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVEN IF THE COOLING FAN DID FAIL. THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST OVER A WEEK AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAVE VERY LIKELY ENDED UP IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Mileage: 106,500

CARBON MONOXIDE SMELL ON THE INSIDE OF MY EXPLORER MADE MY WIFE AND HER FRIEND LIGHT HEADED AND STARTED GETTING HEADACHES AND WE STOP USING OUR EXPLORE FOR OUR SAFETY AND IT'S KNOW JUST PARKED IN MY GARAGE.AND HAVEN'T USE IT ANYMORE.

BOUGHT THE VEHICULE ON 01/23/2018.STARTED TO SMELL EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING.AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICULE,I FEEL DIZZY,NAUSEOUS AND HAVE A BAD HEADACHE FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS.START TO FEEL BETTER WHEN I'M NOT DRIVING THE VEHICULE.HAVNT WENT TO DOCTOR FOR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING YET.TAKING IT TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON MONDAY.

Mileage: 78,000

I DROVE THIS VEHICLE CROSS COUNTRY, WHILE TOWING A TRUCK ON TRAILER, BACK WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, AND AGAIN WITH A U-HAUL FROM LAS VEGAS TO VIRGINIA (UP STEEP GRADES, AND THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, ENGINE UNDER QUITE A LOAD, WHILE IN THE SUMMER, USING A/C) I GOT A HEADACHE AND NAUSEAU. MY DAUGHTER AND NEPHEW, WHO WERE PASSENGERS, DID AS WELL. I GOT SLEEPY BEHIND THE WHEEL (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ME AND HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME). YOU CAN SMELL THE EXHAUST. I INSTALLED A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, AND IT HAS GONE OFF TWICE. FORD HAS DONE SOME "FIXES" INCLUDING REPROGRAMMING A/C. WELL, IF YOU USE THE BUTTONS, INSTEAD OF THE TOUCH SCREEN, YOU CAN UNKNOWINGLY OVERRIDE THIS REPROGRAMMING. THEY DID NOT TELL ME THIS. I GO THROUGH THE GEARS IN THE MANUAL MODE AND DRIVE THIS HARD. YOU CAN STILL SMELL EXHAUST AND GET SYMPTOMS. BORROW A FIRE FIGHTERS "SNIFFER" AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE HARD AND WATCH THE READOUT. IT CANT POSSIBLY TAKE THIS LONG OR BE THAT DIFFICULT TO RESOLVE THIS INVESTIGATION. YOU CAN EVEN PUT A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN THE VEHICLE AND WATCH-SIMPLE. GO THROUGH THE GEARS MANUALLY, RED-LINING THE VEHICLE YOU WILL GET THE SMELL AND SYMPTOMS. DRIVE THE VEHICLE HARD UP A STEEP GRADE, YOU WILL GET THE SYMPTOMS. TOW WITH THE VEHICLE UP A GRADE, YOU WILL GET THE SMELL AND SYMPTOMS, ALL WITH A/C ON RECIRCULATE. LESS SO WITH OUT IT BEING ON RECIRCULATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED FORM THE FIRST TRIP OF 09/07/2015 TO CURRENT.

Mileage: 29,000

BOTH OF MY REMOTE CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL AND HAVE TO BE PUTTING THE CONTROL IN THE LITTLE BOX TO GET MY VEHICLE STARTED AND CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ARE PRESENT SO I STOP DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THE SMELL.

DISTINCT SMELL OF EXHAUST LEAKING IN THE CAB SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.

Mileage: 65,000

AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, OUT OF NOWHERE, MY DASH STARTED FLASHING THESE ERRORS/ISSUES/WARNINGS. THE CAR TO SEEM TO BE DRIVING NORMAL, SO I THINK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT LIGHT APPEARS, DIAL NO LONGER WORKS TO GET 4 WHEEL DRIVE OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TO WORK, ABS LIGHT ON! RESEARCHING AND SEEING A LOT OF SAME ISSUES BUT AFTER DEALER LOOKING AT THE DIAGNOSTICS NOTHING TRULY WRONG? THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF THESE MODELS.

Mileage: 128,000

ENGINE STRAINS WHEN AC IS ON AND VEHICLE HAS STOPPED. AC STOPS WORKING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. BOTH FANS WILL START BLOWING LOUDLY WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND STOPPED.

CABIN HAS A VERY VERY STRONG SMELL OF NATURAL GAS. IT IS VERY CONCERNING. IT IS TOXIC TO BREATHE AND DANGEROUS! MY VEHICLE SEEMS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!

DRIVERS DOOR PANEL IS SPITTING APART AT THE SEAMS. STARTED AROUND 42,000 MILES. EVEN W/ AN EXTENDED WARRANTY I WAS TOLD IT WAS COSMETIC AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. ALMOST $1,000 IN PARTS AND LABOR.

Mileage: 42,000

CO2 ENTERING THE CABIN. ALREADY TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER THEY LIED TO ME AND NEVER FIXED THE CAR. NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY IN ORDER FOR THEM TO CHECK IT. YOU CAN SMELL THE SMOKE GETTING INTO THE CAR.

VEHICLE FILLS WILL STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST USUALLY WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY OR 3/4 TO WOT SITUATIONS(PASSING ETC.) AT OTHER TIMES VEHICLE SEEMS TO BUILD SMELL OF EXHAUST IDLING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE AFTER FIRST PURCHASED TO FORD AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. HAVING SEEN CURRENT REPORTS OF SIMILAR CONCERNS WITH POLICE AND CONSUMER VEHICLES I WANTED TO REPORT AND CONFIRM THE SAME ISSUE IN A NON POLICE EXPLORER. THIS HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY HAPPENING FOR YEARS.

Mileage: 40,000

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD CLADDING FLEW OFF OF MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER WITHOUT WARNING OR ACCIDENT. THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SWERVING TO AVOID IT. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE EXPLORER FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN ON MULTIPLE FORUMS. I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO DISCUSS WITH THEM AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME TOUGH LUCK AND THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT. WHAT? REALLY? I EVIDENTLY HAVE TO GO TO A GLASS SHOP, BUY THE PIECES FROM FORD AT A COST OF $400, YES THAT IS $400. THEY COULDN'T EVEN POINT ME IN THE DIRECTION OF A GLASS SHOP BUT WERE HAPPY TO TAKE MY MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT COSTS A TOTAL OF $90 ONLINE AS THEY TOLD ME 'DON'T TRUST PARTS ORDERED ONLINE' BUT ODDLY ENOUGH I SHOULD TRUST PARTS MANUFACTURED BY FORD WHEN THEY CREATED THE ORIGINAL PIECE AND BRACKET THAT HOLDS IT(WHICH I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE AS IT BROKE AS WELL) THAT FLEW OFF AT 60 MPH.

Mileage: 76,000

AFTER DRIVING IN MY EXPLORER, WHEN I GET OUT, I GET DIZZY AND NASEOUS. MY HUSBAND HAS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIM WHILE DRIVING WITH ME

Mileage: 115,000

ON NOV 5TH, A SULFURIC ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD. ON NOV 6TH, THE SAME ODOR WAS DETECTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE WITH MUCH MORE STRENGTH THAN THE PREVIOUS DAY. ON NOV 13TH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED ON THE 13TH STATING A KNOWN TSB HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED (THE TSB NUMBER WAS NOT DISCLOSED). UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME (APPROX 25 MILES), THE SULFURIC ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT. DRIVER EXPERIENCED DIZZINESS NEAR THE END OF THE COMMUTE HOME. ON NOV 15TH, DRIVER'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED THE SAME SULFURIC ODOR AND EXPERIENCED A HEADACHE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES OF BEING IN THE VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVERS EXPERIENCED THE ODOR WHILE STATIONARY AS WELL AS IN MOTION. BOTH DRIVERS WERE DRIVING IN A MIX OF CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING.

Mileage: 46,900

DRIVER DOOR AJAR SENSOR REMAINS ON EVEN THOUGH DOOR IS SECURELY CLOSED, EVEN ON REPEAT ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS CAUSES THE DOORS NOT TO LOCK AND ALLOWS DOORS TO BE OPENED EVEN WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION.

Mileage: 40,000

THE ELECTRONIC SCREEN THAT CONTROLS RADIO, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, NAVIGATION, SHUTS DOWN FREQUENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OR MOTOR IS RUNNING.

Mileage: 126,000

WHEN THE ENGINE IS "GUNNED" OR WHEN THE RPMS ARE HIGH (WHEN SPEEDING UP QUICKLY), AN EXHAUST SMELL IS NOTICED IN THE CABIN. WE HAVE A PREEMIE INFANT AND A 3 YEAR OLD, AND ARE VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE EFFECTS THIS MAY HAVE ON THEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS 10/21/17

Mileage: 55,000

I PURCHASED MY USED 2013 FORD EXPLORER FROM KEN GARFF FORD IN ST. GEORGE UTAH IN FEBRUARY 2017. AT FIRST I NOTICED A SMELL, SIMILAR TO A PROPANE SMELL, COMING FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM. THEN I NOTICED IT WAS REALLY BAD WHEN THE CAR WAS IDLING. THEN IT GOT WORSE WHEN THE WEATHER WARMED UP AND I USED THE AIR CONDITIONING. WE HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO AIR IT OUT. IT WAS MAKING ME SICK. IT SEEMS TO BE THE WORSE WHEN IT IS ACCELERATING AND WHEN IT IS IDLING. I TOOK IT TO KEN GARFF FORD IN ST. GEORGE UTAH AND THEY REPLACED SOME OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE SAME PARTS THAT THEY HAD REPLACED FOR THE ENTIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORERS IN OUR COUNTY (WASHINGTON COUNTY, UT) IT COST ME OVER 500 DOLLARS. IT DID NOT FIX IT. IT SEEMED TO BE WORSE.THEY HAVE NOW ORDERED MORE PARTS AND SAID IT WILL COST ME OVER 500 DOLLARS AGAIN. THAT'S OVER $1,000 SO FAR. AND OVER THE LAST SIX MONTH I HAVE HAD HEADACHES ALMOST EVERY DAY. I AM KNOWN TO HAVE MIGRAINES BUT THIS IS NOW EXTREME. MY DOCTOR CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY I WAS NOW HAVING SO MANY HEADACHES AND MANY MORE MIGRAINES. NOW THAT I KNOW THE EXPLORER HAS FUME ISSUES I BELIEVE IT IS THE FUMES FROM THE CAR THAT ARE CAUSING THE HEADACHES AND MAKE ME FEEL SICK SO OFTEN. I FINALLY RESEARCHED ONLINE IF THE REPAIRS ARE WORKING AND IT SEEMS THAT FIXING IT THE WAY FORD HAS TOLD THE DEALERS TO FIX IT THAT THE RESPONSE IS THAT IT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I AGREE HAVING PUT MONEY INTO IT ALREADY AND IT ACTUALLY SEEMS WORSE. I DO NOT WANT TO SINK MORE MONEY INTO IT AND I FEEL THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS IF THE REPAIRS DO WORK. ALSO MY JOB REQUIRES THAT I TRAVEL A LOT AND I USUALLY PUT OVER 20,000 A YEAR ON MY VEHICLES. I CAN NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND TO FEEL SO SICK WHEN I DO. PLEASE ADVICE. THANK YOU,

Mileage: 86,000

CARBON MONOXIDE / EXHAUST ENTER INTO THE CABIN DURING DAILY DRIVING. CONFIRMED WITH GAS DETECTOR

Mileage: 83,000

WEIRD SMELL WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON AND WHEN ACCELERATING.

Mileage: 80,000

THE CAR HAS HAD CONSISTENT ODOR PENETRATION INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN OCTOBER 2012. THERE IS A SULFUR-LIKE OR ROTTEN-EGG SMELL...ALMOST LIKE NATURAL GAS. MORE RECENTLY I AM ALSO GETTING A SEPARATE ODOR OF BURNING OIL. THE SMELL IS MOST PRESENT WHEN THE CAR'S WINDOWS ARE ALL UP AND THE A/C SYSTEM IS ON. THE OIL SMELL IS ALSO NOTICEABLE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE RELATED TO THE WELL-PUBLICIZED ISSUE WITH POLICE VERSIONS OF THE FORD EXPLORER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE FUMES COULD BE TOXIC AND I AM BEING EXPOSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME TO POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS.

FUEL EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN. STARTING TO GET STRONGER

THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE CABIN DURING TRIPS. THIS IS CAUSING HEADACHES AND NAUSEOUS FEELINGS AFTER BEING IN THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TRIPS LONGER THAN HALF AN HOUR.

Mileage: 43,000

TODAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY AC ON AND BEGAN TO SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. AS I DROVE THE SMELL GOT STRONGER. I FINALLY GOT TO MY DESTINATION 10 MINUTES LATER AND FELT SICK AND HAD A HEADACHE.

Mileage: 51,435

EXTREMELY BAD EXHAUST FUMES IN CAR. BROUGHT TO FORD AND WAS TOLD I HAD GRASS IN MY ENGINE, I SAID BS. BROUGHT BACK AGAIN AND WAS TOLD ITS UNDER REVIEW. MAKING ME LIGHT HEADED WHILE I DRIVE. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS DOWN ALL THE TIME JUST SO MY KIDS DON'T SMELL IT. SEEMS THE LONGER I DRIVE THE WORST IT GETS.

Mileage: 25,000

A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR EXISTS IN THE CABIN AREA DURING MODERATE AND HARD ACCELERATION. THE ODOR IS NOXIOUS AND REQUIRES THE WINDOWS TO BE OPENED TO VENT IT OUT.

MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER SPORT HAS AN AWFUL, ROTTEN EGG SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN, EVERY TIME I PRESS ON THE GAS FOR QUICK ACCELERATION. IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME ON QUICK ACCELERATION. SMELLS GASEOUS. I'M AFRAID THAT CARBON MONOXIDE OR OTHER GASES ARE LEAKED INTO THE CABIN SOMEHOW, WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL. I'M AFRAID THAT EVEN WHEN I'M NOT DOING A QUICK ACCELERATION, GASES ARE STILL LEAKING IN, YET HARDER TO DETECT. MANY TIMES I HAVE GOTTEN TERRIBLE HEADACHES DURING LONG DISTANCES OF DRIVING. I HAVE GOTTEN NAUSEA FEELING AS WELL AS LIGHT HEADEDNESS MULTIPLE TIMES AS WELL. I'M VERY WORRIED. THE MOST SCARY THING IS THAT I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD, AND A PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND WITH A DUE DATE IN DECEMBER 2017. I WILL BE DEVASTATED IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THEM. FORD IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON ANYTHING LIKE I AM DESCRIBING, AND THAT I WOULD BE CHARGED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. AND THEN ANOTHER CHARGE FOR PARTS/LABOR. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO PAY THEM AN OUTRAGEOUS FEE TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WHEN YOU BUY A NEWER CAR, YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BREATHING IN TOXIC GASES INSIDE THE CABIN, THAT COULD KILL YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE HELP ME.

Mileage: 78,000

I'VE NOTICED THIS SMELL EVERY TIME I TURNED MY CAR ON/OFF OR WOULD GET FINISHED DRIVING. IT WOULD BE IN THE DRIVERS CABIN DOWN AT THE FLOOR WHERE IT CAME FROM. I FIRST NOTICED IT THERE AND HAD MENTIONED IT TO FORD WHEN THERE FOR SERVICE. IT SMELLS LIKE A NATURAL GAS ( LIKE AT HOME ) LEAK. I'D SMELL IT IF HE AIR OR HEAT WAS ON BRINGING IT INTO THE CABIN. THE SAME SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN I STOPPED DRIVING AND WOULD OP N THE DOOR. SMELLED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AREA. IT PERSISTED FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS. I'VE TOLD FORD MANY TIMES BUT THEY SAY THERE'S NO RECALL. OR THAT MY CAR WAS OUT OF ITS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. AT THE TIME IN 2014, WHEN I REALLY TOOK NOTICE, MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT MY CAR OUT OF ITS LEASE IN 6 OR7/2016 AND THERE WERE REPORTS OF EXHAUST ISSUES WITH PEOPLE HAVING A SMELL ON THE CABIN. IRONIC THAT I'VE BEEN COMPLAINING OF THIS TWO YEARS PRIOR TO IT COMING OUT IN THE NEWS. WHEN ASKED, I WAS UNSURE TO BUY A CAR WITH EXHAUST ISSUES, THEY REASSURED ME THERE WERE NO ACTIVE RECALLS. AND THAT THE EXHAUST WASN'T A PROBLEM. I THOUGHT I HAD ROADKILL ROTTING UNDER MY CAR, BUT AFTER NUMEROUS UNDER CARRIAGE CAR WASHES AND THEEE YEARS LATER, THE CAR STILL HAS THAT NATURAL GAS SMELL.

ENGINE EXHAUST ENTERS VEHICLE INTERIOR WHEN RPMS GO OVER 3,000 AND CONTINUES TO COME INTO THE CABIN THROUGHOUT MOST TRIPS. IT DISAPATES A BIT WHEN THE AIR VENTS ARE SHUT AND ALL AIR (HEATING/AC) IS TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. THE OVERWHELMING SMELL HAS CREATED A DANGEROUS DRIVING ENVIRONMENT IN THE VEHICLE WHICH CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN.

EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE IN MOTION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER MADE A REPAIR THAT WAS GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT MADE IT WORST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY ARE WAITING FOR FORD ENGINEERS TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. ITS BEEN OVER TWO YEARS NOW.

EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CABIN, ESPECIALLY WHEN STATIONARY

Mileage: 105,000

EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE COMES INTO THE PASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON LONG TRIPS CAUSING HEADACHES. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ISSUE OF OUTSIDE AIR COMING IN BUT I HAVE THE BUTTON PUSHED FOR INSIDE AIR. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF 2013.

UNDER STRAIN WITH AIR CONDITIONING IN RECYCLE MODE THE EXHAUST FUMES FILL THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. IN MAY 2016 THE DEALER PREFORMED TSB 14.0130 REPROGRAMMING OF THE HVAC MODULE. REPLACED AIR EXTRACTORS AND REAR FENDER MOULDINGS. RETESTED IT AND SAID IT WAS OK. AFTER DOING THEIR REPAIR IT DID HELP SOME BUT IT HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM.

EXHAUST FUMES ARE LEAKING INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER ACCELERATING.

Mileage: 12,000

WHEN DRIVING MY FORD EXPLORER TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY, I STARTED SPEEDING UP AND THE RPM'S WENT HIGHER THAN 3.5 FOR JUST A LITTLE TIME FRAME, BUT THEN THIS AWFUL SMELL (SMELLS LIKE BURNT HAIR) STARTED COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS. I BELIEVE THE SMELL IS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Mileage: 72,000

I AM EXPERIENCING THE DRIVER "DOOR AJAR" ISSUE WITH MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS 36K MILES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IS BAD. WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER THINKS IT'S OPEN AND KEEPS SENDING ALARMS FROM THE PANEL. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY FORD PRODUCTS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. I AM COMPLAINING BECAUSE I THINK FORD NEEDS TO RECALL AND CORRECT THE FAULTY DOOR LATCH. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME. I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN THAT OFTEN RIDE WITH ME. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE THINKS THE DOOR IS OPEN, I CAN NOT ACTIVATE THE LOCKS. SO WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, IT'S UNLOCKED. I CAN NOT DRIVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE FOR FEAR THAT ONE WILL OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THIS ISSUE. FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES. THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH SOME OF THEIR 2011 - 2014 EXPLORES, ESCAPES AND ETC. THEY DON'T GIVE A HOOT.

Mileage: 36,000

FUMES ACCUMULATE IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK WHILE OPERATING CAUSING LIGHTHEADEDNESS AND HEADACHES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE

WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY (I.E. TO PASS SOMEONE) WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE CABIN FILLS WITH A SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL THAT LINGERS FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. THE SMELL IS SO NOTICEABLE AND PUNGENT THAT MY SMALL CHILDREN COMPLAIN OF THE SMELL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR, BUT HAVE RECENTLY BECOME WORRIED WHEN I SAW REPORTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING I AM EXPERIENCING.

Mileage: 98,000

WHEN ACCELERATOR IS OPENED TO FULL THROTTLE AN ODD ODOR IS EMITTED INTO THE CABIN. THIS ODOR CANNOT BE CONTROLLED REGARDLESS OF AC SETTINGS AT THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE CABIN. ODORS CAN BE OVERWHELMING AND RESEMBLES BURNING FUMES, CAUSES DIZZYNSSS AND HEADACHES. *TT *BF

Mileage: 22,000

LIKE MANY OTHERS, I HAVE THE EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FIX FROM FORD.

Mileage: 66,000

EXHAUST/GAS SMELL IN CABIN. WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON AND RUNNING.

IT WILL DOWN SHIFT AND TAKE OFF FASTER BY IT SELF . AND 2 NO IS THE EXHAUST FUMES THAT COME BACK INSIDE THE CAR . WE HAVE HAD MANY FRIENDS RIDE WITH US AND FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEY GET SICK IN OUR VEHICLE ALSO

Mileage: 25

EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING CABIN AFTER ACCELERATION ONTO FREEWAY OR PASSING. MUST OPEN WINDOWS TO CLEAR CABIN OF FUMES. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO TOMMIE VAUGHN MOTORS, INC. IN HOUSTON, TX AFTER PURCHASE IN 2013. I WAS ASSURED THERE WAS NO WAY EXHAUST FUMES COULD ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH LOCAL DEALER HEAR IN GALVESTON, TX AND WAS TOLD FORD HAS NOT DETECTED PROBLEMS WITH EXPLORER MODELS OTHER THAN POLICE INTERCEPTOR. PLEASE ADD MY VEHICLE TO LIST OF CIVILIAN MODELS WITH EXHAUST FUME ISSUES. DATE OF ORIGINAL OCCURRENCE BELOW IS APPROX. AS I DO NOT RECALL THE EXACT DATE FIRST REPORTED TO DEALER.

THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO HAVE 10 PPM OF CO IN THE INTERIOR.

TOXIC EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE UPON ACCELERATING , FUMES CAUSE CAN BE SMELLED BY EVERYONE IN THE CABIN. FUMES SMELL IS VERY HEAVY AND WONT GO AWAY UNLESS WINDOWS ARE ALL OPEN AND WE STOP ACCELERATING. HAS BEEN AFFECTING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OR DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP . I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO THIS MORNING AND THEY ADVISED THAT I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE.

Mileage: 52,000

THIS IS MY THIRD ATTEMPT AT THIS. MY EXPLORER HAS THE EXHAUST PROBLEM YOU ARE SEEING IN THE NEWS. I HAVE TRIED TO WORK WITH THE DEALERSHIP, FORD DIRECTLY AND NOW ONE WANTS TO ACKNOWLEDGED. I HAVE BEEN CHASING THIS FOR A FEW YEARS. MY KIDS AND I ARE GETTING ILL AND WITH 100 DEGREE TEMP AND BELOW ZERO CLIMATE WE HAVE TO USE THE AIR. THEY ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR OUTER WINDOW PILLARS WHERE THEY WILL COME LOSE AND RANDOMLY FLY OFF ON THE FREEWAY. BELOW IS MY CONVERSATION WITH FORD DIRECTLY WHO CLAIM THIS IS RARE AND DOES NOT CAUSE SAFETY RISK, TO SEE THE DEALERSHIP WHO NEEDS TO TAKE THE CAR APART AT MY EXPENSE TO EVEN TRY AND LOCATE THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 70,000

FORD EXHAUST I AM GETTING A STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL AND A BURNING SMELL EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR WHICH IS A 2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4WD IT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I AM JUST DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. I AM NOT SURE IF IT GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHEN THE CAR IS GOING FASTER BECAUSE IT SMELLS ALL THE TIME. I JUST HAD THE CAR TOED TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT WILL NOT START. IN ADDITION I NOTICED THAT I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM HEADACHES, DIZZINESSAND AND FATIGUE WHILE DRIVING WHICH HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE. FINALLY I NOTICED THAT WHEN THERE IS NO POWER IN THE CAR THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE BACK TAILGATE TO LET PEOPLE OUT WHEN YOU ARE SITTING IN THE THIRD ROW OF THE CAR SO YOU ARE TRAPPED BACK THERE WITH THE SMELL.

Mileage: 52,000

CARBON MONOXIDE POISINING!! (EXHAUST LEAK) ON 6/1/2017, I NOTICED AN HAZARDOUS ODOR IN VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE LOCAL NEWS HAVE REPORTED THE SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS OF THE FORD EXPLORER GIVING OFF THIS FOUL SMELL. SOME POLICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE PULLED THE VEHICLES AND ARE NOT USING THEM ANYMORE BECAUSE IT IS DANGEROUS. FORD SAID THEY WILL REPAIR THE ISSUE AT NO COST. I WANT FORD TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE TOO BECAUSE THIS IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY. MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!!

Mileage: 74,000

CARBON MONOXIDE POISING. MY FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. RECENTLY THIS WEEK IT HAS BEGUN TO GET WORSE ACCELERATING LESS THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I REVERSE OUT OF MY GARAGE OR WHEN I AM AT A LIGHT I CAN STILL SMELL THE STRONG ODOR. I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS DOWN ALL THE TIME NOW. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FURTHER AND TO CONTACT FORD. FORD HAS BEEN OF NO HELP. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO THIS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS. I AM UPSET THAT FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A FLAW IN THEIR DESIGN AND ARE PUTTING SO MANY OWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT RISK.

Mileage: 69,000

I BELIEVE THAT CARBON MINOXIDE HAS BEEN LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF MY 2013 EXPLORER LIMITED. I OFTEN NOTICE THAT AFTER DRIVING MY VEHICLE I WILL FEEL VERY LETHARGIC, SLEEPY, NAUSEOUS, OR HAVE A BAD HEADACHE. SOMETIMES I CAN EVEN TASTE GASOLINE IN MY MOUTH. IT CAUSES A SLIGHT BURNING SENSATION IN MY THROAT. I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE AUGUST 2015. I HAVE NOTICED THAT I'VE FELT SICK WITH THE SYMPTOMS MENTIONED ABOVE MORE OFTEN THAN NOT SINCE I STARTED DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE WITH THE EXPLORERS TO A CERTAIN EXTENT. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH NOTHING HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE TO PROTECT CONSUMERS. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY HASN'T ISSUED A FORMAL RECALL FOR THESE VEHICLES. I DON'T FEEL SAFE!!!

Mileage: 54,000

TAKATA RECALL TOXIC ODOR COMING FROM AIR COMPRESSOR THROUGH AIR VENT ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT WHILE IN MOTION

Mileage: 28,000

SINCE MY PURCHASE OF MY 2013 IN DECEMBER OF 2016, I'VE ALWAYS NOTICED A STRANGE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I FIRST THOUGHT THIS WAS NORMAL AND NOW AFTER MY MOM CALLED ME ABOUT THE ISSUES WITH THE FORD EXPLORERS, I'VE REALLY BEEN PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO THE SMELL. SOMETIMES I JUST LET MY WINDOWS DOWN SOME WHILE DRIVING. AND WITH THE GROWING CONCERN ABOUT THE POLICE OFFICERS VEHICLES WHAT ABOUT US CIVILIANS? MY GRANDKIDS AND MYSELF AND KIDS RIDE IN MY FORD EXPLORER DAILY. ARE WE NOT WORTH PROTECTING BY FORD ISSUING A RECALL TO ENSURE ALL VEHICLE OWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SAFE? I WILL BE GETTING MY VEHICLE CHECKED AS WELL AS MY FAMILY TO MAKE SURE WE ARE SAFE NOT JUST POLICE OFFICERS. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ODOR WHEN MY EXPLORER HAS BEEN IDLING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ALSO I'VE BEEN HAVING HEADACHES BUT NOT SURE IF THE ODOR IS THE CAUSE. THE BELOW DATE IS JUST ONE TIME. NOT SURE OF OTHER EXACT DATES DUE TO THINKING THE SMELL WAS A NORMAL SMELL

Mileage: 99,000

TWO THINGS: THE WINDOW OUTER PILLAR MOUNT RANDOMLY FLIES OFF OF THE VEHICLE. MY GLASS GUY HAS EVEN TRADED OUT THE WHOLE PART AND AGAIN IT HAS FLOWN OFF. THIS GLASS GUY IS THE ONE WHO DOES GLASS FOR THE FORD DEALER HERE. 2 - THE EXHAUST THAT COMES THROUGH THE REAR AIR VENT NOT ONLY SMELLS BAD BUT MAKES ME AND MY KIDS VERY ILL.

Mileage: 111,000

SMELLING EXHAUST ODORS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST SMELL OCCURS WHEN YOU ARE AT FULL THROTTLE, SUCH AS WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO ENTER A HIGHWAY. THE SMELL STAYS IN THE VEHICLE, AND IT IS VERY STRONG.

Mileage: 27,000

EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN.

EXHAUST ENTERING CABIN DURING ACCELERATION.

Mileage: 70,393

CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CABIN. INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VIN CORRECTED - 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT

Mileage: 80,000

WHEN I AM DRIVING IN MOTION ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD AND I ACCELERATE I GET AN EXHAUST ROTTEN EGG SMELL INSIDE MY VEHICLE, I CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT IT, THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE IS A TSB AND PROBLEM BUT WOULDN'T FIX IT BECAUSE MY MILEAGE IS PAST WARRANTY COVERAGE. THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $2,000 OUT OF MY POCKET TO REPAIR. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT OR BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE BEING ON SOCIAL SECURITY. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT, BUT THEY REFUSE, VERY SAD HOW THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS FLAW AT THE COST OF SMALL CONSUMERS! AFTER READING ON HE INTERNET ABOUT THE HIS, I'M SURE THERE ARE THOUSANDS WITH THIS PROBLEM! THE US GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN AND HELP US WITH THIS!

Mileage: 38,500

A CERTIFIED FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED OUR VEHICLE FOR EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABINET THROUGH UNSEALED SEAMS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. WE TOOK THE EXPLORER IN FOR A DIAGNOSES AFTER SMELLING WHAT APPEARED TO BE EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. AT THE TIME, WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FUMES SMELL, SO MY HUSBAND DROVE THE CAR IN AN ATTEMPT TO RULE OUT A FEW ISSUES. NOT EVEN 20 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, HE FELT NAUSEOUS AND DIZZY. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND REFUSED TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARD, WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED THE AFOREMENTIONED DIAGNOSIS.

Mileage: 93,000

PERIODICALLY WHEN DRIVING AND OR STOPPED OR SLOWING DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION I SMELL GAS OR FUMES OR WHAT MAY BE CARBON MONOXIDE. I NOTICE IT THE MOST WHEN DRIVING FOR A LONGER DISTANCE, LIKE MORE THAN 30 MINS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS THE DATE LISTED BELOW WAS JUST THE LAST TIME I NOTICED IT. IT MAKES ME AND FAMILY SICK TO OUR STOMACH AND INSTANTLY HAVE HEADACHES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TWICE TO WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY CANT SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. PURCHASED CAR FROM CARMAX ON 1/17/15.

Mileage: 76,000

FRONT MOULDING AROUND WINDSHIELD ON BOTH SIDES CAME FLYING OFF THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. VERY DANGEROUS POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD TO ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. THERE ARE DOZENS OF DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS HAPPENING. SEE LINK BELOW. FORD SENT ME TO YOU AS THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2013/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/WINDSHIELD_TRIM_FLIES_OFF.SHTML

Mileage: 70,000

WHEN THE A/C IS ON, OR IF THE CAR IS PARKED AND IDLING, THERE IS THE SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 51,000

CABIN FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST FUMES AFTER SPEEDING UP

Mileage: 63,000

WE HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS A MARKED POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL VEHICLE, A 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY SUV (EXPLORER). WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTER-MARKET CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR. WHEN THE DRIVER QUICKLY ACCELERATES WHILE THE HVAC SYSTEM IS IN "RECIRCULATE" MODE, THE DRIVER CAN SMELL EXHAUST FUMES. THE CO DETECTOR ALSO GIVES AN ALARM. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FIRE STATION, WHERE THEY USED AN INDUSTRIAL GAS DETECTOR, AND THEY HAVE DETECTED UP TO 35 PPM OF CO IN THE FRONT SEAT AREA. (THE FIREFIGHTERS TOLD US THEY ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A RESPIRATOR AT 35 PPM.) THE DRIVER'S BLOOD LEVEL OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALSO HAS BEEN TESTED, AND 5 PPM OF CO WAS FOUND IN HIS BLOOD IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE (HE IS NOT A SMOKER). TWO PRIMARY REPAIRS ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. THE FIRST WAS TO REPAIR A "PINHOLE" LEAK IN A GASKET ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE SECOND WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, WHERE THE REAR BUMPER WAS REMOVED AND SEALANT WAS APPLIED AROUND SOME VENTS. NEITHER REPAIR WAS SUCCESSFUL. WE ARE PREPARING TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE 6TH TIME. WE HAVE HAD TO PAY OUT-OF-POCKET FOR ALL REPAIR ATTEMPTS SO FAR. RIGHT NOW, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED AND WE CANNOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT IS TOO DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 65,000

I BOUGHT CAR MAY 3013 STARTED SMELLING EXHAUST INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND KEPT ASKING THE DEALER TO PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME. THEY ACTED AS THOUGH I WAS CRAZY NEVER CHECKED IT OUT AND I REQUESTED IT EVERY TIME TOOK IT IN FOR OIL AND TIRE ROTATION. AFTER A WHILE WHEN I WOULD BE IN THE VEHICLE AND EXCELERATE IT WOULD SMELL AS THOUGH SOME ONE DUMPED A CAN OF GAS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. WHEN TOOK IN THE LAST TIME DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM TOLD ME WOULD COST ME TOO MUCH TO FIX AS IT WAS A BIG JOB JUST DON'T USE YOUR REAL AIR CONDITIONER. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND MY GRANDCHILDREN RIDE WITH ME THAT IS NOT AN OPTION. THE FUMES HAPPENED WHEN EXCELERATION AT LOW AND HIGHER SPEEDS NOT DURING SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. THE LAST TIME WHERE AS IT HAD BEEN ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY I WAS SIMPLY DOING A LEFT TURN AND THIS TIME THE EXHAUST WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AREA. THIS HAPPENED FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS I REPORTED TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THE GAVE ME CLAIM NUMBER HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. CASE NUMBER IS CAS10895619

Mileage: 168,000

THERE IS A CONSISTENT SMELL OF SULFUR OR GAS COMING INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE VENTS. I WAS LIGHT HEADED AND DIZZY WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED AND ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN. THIS WAS NOT JUST ONCE BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I SEARCHED FOR RECALLS AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY FORD EXPLORER FOR THIS ISSUES. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT I AM TO DO?

Mileage: 50

FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN GETTING A FOUL ORDER EMANATING FROM MY VEHICLE. I SMELL IT INSIDE THE CABIN AS WELL AS THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING. THE ODOR BECOMES STRONGER WITH LONGER ENGINE RUN TIMES OR HARSHER DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE ODOR DOES NOT SMELL LIKE OIL OR GAS. I CAN BEST DESCRIBE IT AS ACIDIC OR CHEMICAL. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RESOLUTION. THE SERVICE ADVISOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE CAN SMELL THE ODOR AS WELL. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY COULD FIND NO SPECIFIC CAUSE FOR THE ISSUE. THE ACTION THEY TOOK WAS TO POWER WASH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE BELIEF THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A DEAD ANIMAL. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SMELL HAS NOT DISAPPEARED AFTER THAT DEALERSHIP ACTION. I AM OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED THAT IT IS POSING A SAFETY RISK.

Mileage: 56,000

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AS A USED CAR COMING OFF OF A LEASE AT A CERTIFIED FORD DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 31000 MILES. THE FACTORY WARRANTY ENDED 10/2016. I FIRST NOTICED THIS PROBLEM LATE 12/2016. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR IN THE PASSENGER CABIN DURING ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. THE ODOR IS MUCH STRONGER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY (I.E., IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT) AND IS VERY STRONG DURING AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER HARD ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE EXHAUST ODOR IS ACTUALLY COMING THROUGH THE VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE EXHAUST ODOR OFTEN LEAVES ME FEELING SICK IF I DO NOT CRACK OPEN THE WINDOWS FOR FRESH AIR. I HAVE CALLED MY DEALERSHIP (MILLER FORD, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ) AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED HAVING PREVIOUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, SINCE MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, THE COST OF THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED. I NOW HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS, ENDURING THESE EXHAUST FUMES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT MY HEALTH AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IF I WERE TO BECOME OVERWHELMED BY THE EXHAUST'S CO. I CANNOT AFFORD TO JUST STOP OPERATING THIS VEHICLE AND BUY ANOTHER.

Mileage: 30,000

WHEN ACCELERATING INSIDE CAB FILLS WITH FUMES. WAS FIXED ONCE TO NO SUCCESS.

Mileage: 1,000

FUEL ODOR WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND EXHAUST SMELLS WHILE DRIVING

Mileage: 50,000

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2013 EXPLORER. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SLID INTO OUR STONE WALL AND COST US $250 AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY $1955,21. THAT WAS WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT WORKING ON THE EXPLORER. WE TOOK IT TO MONTROSE MOTORS IN MONTROSE, PA AND WERE TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RECEIVE A COMPUTER UPDATE. SUPPOSEDLY WITHOUT THAT UPDATE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS DISENGAGED. FOR THE COMPUTER TO BE UPDATED. FOR THE COMPUTER TO BE UPDATED IT COST US $37.10. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY FORD THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO OUR VEHICLE. THIS ACCIDENT MAY NOW MAKE US LOSE OUR ACCIDENT FREE DISCOUNT AND INCREASE OUR PREMIUMS ALSO, IMAGINE IF WE WERE DRIVING ON THE ROAD IN A SNOW STORM AND THOUGHT WE HAD 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND HURT OR KILLED SOMEONE OR OURSELVES. I REALLY THINK FORD WAS IRRESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE IF EXPLORER'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WE WERE GM BUYERS AND SWITCHED TO FORD, BUT I HAVE TO SAY I AM NOW DISAPPOINTED.

Mileage: 14,000

WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND WITH 48 HOURS NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE CABIN WHEN SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN.

Mileage: 70,000

THE SULFUR/SITTING EGG SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BECOME SO STRONG THAT ITS WAS GIVING ME HEAD ACHES AND MAKING ME FEEL SICK THAT I HAD TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN AND TAKE A VERY BIG LOSS ON IT.

Mileage: 94,600

SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE CAR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING SITTING STILL. ON TWO OCCASIONS I HAD TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE I FELT TIRED AND SLEEPY. MOST OF THE TIME I CAN'T SMELL ANYTHING BUT MY EYES BURN AND I FEEL DIZZY AND LIGHTHEADED WHEN I GET OUT OF THE CAR AFTER DRIVING. I HAD SOMEONE CHECK THE EXHAUST MUFFLER ETC. DID NOT FINDS ANYTHING. I CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM THEY DID ADMIT THEY HAD HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. I AM TAKING IT IN NEXT WEEK TO CHECK IT OUT.

THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR THAT IN MY CAR. I AM UNABLE TO USE THE AC AND HEAT BECAUSE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS I GET. (MASSIVE HEADACHES, BLURRED VISION, NAUSEA). I JUST BOUGHT MY CAR IN DECEMBER 2016 AND I CONTACTED THE FORD COMPANY I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM AND THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THIS DEFECT. I AM SCARED TO PUT MY 7 MONTH OLD IN MY CAR AND WILL NOT PUT HER LIFE IN DANGER BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

I SMELLED SULFUR THE DAY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. I AM 37 WEEKS PREGNANT, AND HAVE A TWO-YEAR-OLD. I FELT DIZZY UPON DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THERE IS NO RETURN POLICY FOR OUR VEHICLE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT I BOUGHT

Mileage: 61,813

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. THERE IS A PUNGENT ODOR COMING FROM THE SYSTEM AT VARIOUS TIMES, USUALLY WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE AND THE SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN RUNNING ROUGH AT IDLE, BOTH IN DRIVE AND PARK, AS THOUGH IT WERE GOING TO STALL. THE PROBLEM WAS CHECKED AND COMPARED TO ANOTHER NEW VEHICLE, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PURCHASED, AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING "NORMAL". MOST RECENTLY BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. THEY WERE REPLACED AND IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE CORRECTED ANY OTHER ISSUE.

Mileage: 120,000

THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FILLS THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS IN MOTION.

Mileage: 52,414

I HAD MY THREE GRANDCHILDREN FOR THE DAY AND WE DECIDED TO GO TO A HANDS-ON MUSEUM. MY GRANDSON HAD NEVER BEEN CAR SICK AND HAS NOT BEEN SINCE THAT DAY. HE WAS RIDING IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT WHEN HE BECAME VERY SICK. WE PULLED THE CAR OVER AND HE THREW UP. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF FRESH AIR, HE WAS FINE. NUMEROUS TIMES, MY HUSBAND HAS ASKED ME WHAT THE ROTTEN SMELL WAS COMING FROM IN MY CAR. ONCE THE MEDIA REPORTED THE CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORERS, I REALIZED THIS WAS THE SAME ODOR WE HAD SMELLED SO MANY TIMES AND THE REASON MY GRANDSON BECAME SO SICK WHILE RIDING IN THE THIRD ROW SEAT. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAID THEIR PHONE HAD BEEN RINGING OFF THE HOOK BECAUSE THE MEDIA HAD BLOWN EVERYTHING OUT OF PROPORTION. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND NOTHING WAS CURRENTLY BEING DONE TO FIX IT. I'M NOT WILLING TO SACRIFICE MY GRANDCHILDREN, SO I TRADED CARS AND LOST LOTS OF MONEY IN THE PROCESS. I HAD TO FINANCE ANOTHER CAR FOR 75 MONTHS IN ORDER TO PROTECT MY FAMILY. I THINK FORD SHOULD COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LOSS. I HOPE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE HAS TO LOSE THEIR CHILD OR THEIR OWN LIFE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Mileage: 65,000

I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE DETAILED IN A CURRENT OPEN INVESTIGATION PE16008. EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN WHEN CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS ON. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE AT WHEN YOU STOP AFTER DRIVING AT HIGH POWER SETTING. LIKE STOPPING AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY. ONCE YOU BEGIN DRIVING AGAIN THE ODOR IS REDUCED BUT STILL PRESENT. ON TRIPS THAT REQUIRE MORE STOP AND GO DRIVING I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING HEADACHES AND A SICKNESS TO MY STOMACH. WHICH I BELIEVE IS RELATED TO THE ODOR. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ON GOING.

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CAB SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2013 XLT, IN 2015. I HAD TAKEN IT IN TO HALL FORD IN NEWPORT NEWS ,VA TO BE TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I BROUGHT IT IN ABOUT 3 TIMES TO BE TOLD THE SAME. THE SMELL COMES AFTER YOU REV UP THE ENGINE, WITH THE AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON ENGAGED. I FIRST BROUGHT IT UP WHEN MY WIFE AND I HAD OUR BABY IN JAN OF 2016. THAT WAS MY MAIN CONCERN BUT TO THIS DAY NOTHING HAS COME OF IT BECAUSE " THERE IN NO EXHAUST LEAKING INTO YOUR CABIN."

Mileage: 19,000

IN SEPT 2016 I PULLED OUT OF THE DENTIST AND BLACKED OUT. I SMELLED A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING. SKI HAVE BEEN SICK AND OUT OF WORK SINCE. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY DOCTORS AND ALL TESTS COME BACK NEGATIVE. I DRIVE THE CAR BUT HAVE TO STOP MANY TIMES AND GET OUT BECAUSE I FEEL LIGHTHEADED AND "OUT OF IT". MY SONS ALSO GET NAUSEOUS AND "DON'T FEEL WELL" IN THE CAR. MY BOYFRIEND DROVE IT THE OTHER DAY AND GOT OUT SAYING HE DIDN'T FEEL WELL AND WAS REALLY TIRED. I REALLY BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS BEEN MY CAUSE OF BEING SO SICK AND OUT OF WORK FOR SO LONG. IT HAPPENS WHEN I'' DRIVING IT...I STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR AND AFTER A LITTLE BIT I FEEL BETTER.

ON ACCELERATION THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING, USUALLY MEDIUM TO HARD, AND THEN STOPS. THE EXHAUST FUMES ALWAY OCCUR DURING THIS TYPE OF ACCELERATION.

Mileage: 40,000

UPON MID TO FULL ACCELERATION EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE CABIN

Mileage: 1,500

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE IS A SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL THAT COMESHE FROM THE EXHAUST, I FIRST NOTICED IT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2015. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS TILL I READ THE ARTICLE OF THE POLICE OFFICER THAT CRASHES HIS CRUISER.

Mileage: 68,000

WITH ACCELERATION AN ODOR ENTERS THE CABIN. WINDOWS MUST BE ROLLED DOWN TO CLEAR CABIN OF THE SMELL. THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, CAUSING GREAT CONCERN FOR MY AND MY FAMILIES HEALTH. I PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, MEANING I WORK OUT OF MY VEHICLE, DRIVING TO PATIENTS HOMES ALL DAY. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE, TO NO AVAIL. IT WOULD BE NICE IF THIS SITUATION WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

Mileage: 28,000

STARTED NOTICING SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS THIS PAST SUMMER WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS PROBABLY JUST SEALANT USED AROUND WINDSHIELD GETTING OVERHEATED. ALWAYS HAD HEADACHES AFTER DRIVING EVEN FOR 15 MINUTES AT A TIME. SMELL WENT AWAY THIS WINTER BUT HEADACHES AND FUNNY FEELING AFTER DRIVING HAVE STILL BEEN A CONCERN. NOW AM LEARNING IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH EXHAUST LEAKING INTO REAR OF VEHICLE.

Mileage: 100,000

FOWL SMELL WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING THE A/C ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN SEPT 2012, WHEN BROUGHT UP AT THE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A DIRTY IN-CAB FILTER. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH MIGRAINES SINCE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE MIGRAINES AND SEVERAL TIME BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH FLU AND RESPIRATORY ISSUES THAT LAST MONTHS AT A TIME WITH NO RELIEF FROM MEDICATION.

Mileage: 500

EXHAUST/BAD SMELL COMES INTO PASSENGER AREA ON ACCELERATION.

I HAVE NOTICED A DISTINCT EXHAUST SMELL WITHIN THE CABIN OF MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS GOTTEN INCREASINGLY WORSE OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. AT FIRST, I THOUGH IT WAS COMING FROM VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME, THEREFORE I CHANGED THE HEATING OR A/C TO CIRCULATION MODE BUT THE SMELL DID NOT GO AWAY. I NOTICED IT HAPPENING EVEN WHEN I WAS THE ONLY ONE ON THE ROAD WITH NO VEHICLES NEAR ME. MY 10 YEAR OLD SON AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN EXPERIENCING NAUSEA AND HEADACHES WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES AND I FEEL THAT I HAVE FINALLY NARROWED IT DOWN TO THE EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. MY SON COMPLAINS OF FEELING SICK ALMOST EVERY TIME WE DRIVE ANY DISTANCE IN THE CAR. I ASSUMED IT WAS CAR SICKNESS BUT I TOO AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS ALONG WITH HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS. I HAVE HAD TO CONSISTENTLY ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN THE DEAD OF WINTER JUST TO TRY TO GET RID OF THE EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CAR. I FEEL THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY CONCERN AND I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE FOR MYSELF OR ANY OF MY PASSENGERS TO TRAVEL MORE THAN A FEW MILES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, STATIONARY OR IDLING AND WITH AND WITHOUT THE HEAT AND A/C IN USE. THE DEALER CAN FIND NO HOLES OR DAMAGE TO MY EXHAUST SYSTEM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM BUT WHILE SEARCHING FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM ONLINE, I AM OVERWHELMED WITH THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION FROM OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE OR THEY OR THEIR CHILDREN ARE HOSPITALIZED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING FROM THE POISONOUS CABIN AIR.

Mileage: 68,000

WE EXPERIENCE NOXIOUS FUMES IN THE CABIN WHEN EITHER THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER ARE ON. IT SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST OR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS OR ROTTEN EGGS (HARD TO DESCRIBE). OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT CAME FROM A LEAKING WATER PUMP (WHICH THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY) THAT SATURATED THE UNDER ENGINE COVER DUE TO A LEAKING WATER PUMP. DRIVING IN THE WINTER ACTUALLY REQUIRES WE CRACK SEVERAL WINDOWS AND SOMETIMES ONLY USE THE BUTT WARMERS AS IT'S TOO TOXIC SMELLING. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED THE SMELL, BUT AGAIN ATTRIBUTED TO THE LEAKING COOLANT. IT'S PARTICULARLY WORSE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS IN THE RECIRCULATING MODE. SITTING IDLE AT A LIGHT OR WAITING FOR SOMEONE WITH THE SYSTEM ON IS PROBABLY THE WORST, PARTICULARLY WHEN IN RECIRCULATING MODE.

Mileage: 45,293

WHEN MY CAR IS IN PARK AND RUNNING, IT FILLS WITH EXHAUST FUMES

WHEN UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION WHICH IS RARE OR WHEN CLIMBING ANY INCLINE WHICH IS QUITE OFTEN WHERE I LIVE, THE CAR HAS A HORRIBLE SMELL INSIDE. ITS WORSE WHEN YOU HAVE THE HEAT ON IT SEEMS. I HAVE REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER BUT IT NEARLY SEAMS WORSE NOW.

CAR HAS SULFUR SMELL WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONING. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEM AND APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE.

Mileage: 127,000

THE EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN OF VEHICLE IS UNBEARABLE. WE HAVE HAD OUR CAR IN FOR REPAIR OF THIS PROBLEM 4 TIMES AND ONCE BEFORE THE FIX. THEY HAD OUR CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AFTER THE LAST "FIX" WAS SENT OUT. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE AIR ON RECIRC AND YOU GO INTO PASSING GEAR THE CABIN FILLS WITH EXHAUST SMELL. THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING SO FOR THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" BELOW THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS. SINCE JUNE OF 2012 WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND IS STILL PRESENT TO THIS DATE,

EXHAUST COMING INTO THE CAB WHILE ACCELERATING.

THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMELL (LIKE BURNT HAIR) INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES, ESPECIALLY A HARD ACCELERATION AND OFTEN WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. CERTIFIED DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE OF ISSUE OR HOW IT OCCURS.

Mileage: 51,000

EXHAUST SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. GET RANDOM HEAD ACHES FEEL SICK TO MY STOMACH SOMETIMES.

Mileage: 45

AIR SYSTEM, EXHAUST. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO MY DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A YEAR ABOUT THE HORRIBLE AIR THAT IS COMING INTO MY CAR WHEN WE USE THE A/C OR HEATER. WE HAVE RESORTED TO NOT USING IT BECAUSE WE CAN'T STAND THE SMELL. I GET MY CAR SERVICED REGULARLY AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THEY STATE SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT. IT IS ANYTIME THE AIR IS TURNED ON AND SPECIFICALLY THE AIR FOR THE BACK PASSENGERS.

WHEN ACCELERATING RAPIDLY A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR ENTERS THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. ODOR RESULTS IN HEADACHE AND AT TIMES NAUSEA. HOWEVER, ODOR IS NOT AS PROMINENT IF THE CAR ACCELERATES GRADUALLY ONLY IF ACCELERATING QUICKLY IE...MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE MAY 10, 2012. I HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO THE PURCHASING DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD EACH TIME THAT "NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND OR DUPLICATED".

Mileage: 17

WHEN ACCELERATING WE GET A VERY STRONG SULFUR SMELL IN THE CABIN. MOST OF THE TIME IT IS SO STRONG THAT WE HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS.

Mileage: 65,000

THE CAR HAS ROTTEN EGG BAD/SMELL INSIDE THE CAR SINCE THE EARLY OF THE CAR OWNERSHIP. WE BROUGHT TO CAR TO THE DEALER 2 YEARS AGO TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE MILDEW. CURRENTLY, THE CAR STILL HAVE ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR OUTLET. THE SMELL IS STRONG WHEN IT IS IDLING. I AM WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.

Mileage: 10,000

STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS, HAPPENS ALL THE TIME DRIVING AT ANY SPEED,OR PARKED SUV HAS ONLY 40000 MILES.

Mileage: 39,000

MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER WAS IN PARK GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO UNLOAD MY MOBILITY SCOOTER, WHILE I WAS AT BACK OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING AWAY FROM ME , WIFE YELLED AT ME THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING AWAY, I JUMPED BACK INTO VEHICLE AND PUT MY FOOT ON BRAKE , STARTED VEHICLE AND BACKED IT UP A FEW FEET FROM WHERE I ORIGINALLY PARKED IT , NOTE VEHICLE WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE FROM GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN PARK AT TIME VEHICLE WAS MOVING. NOTE EVERY NOW AND THEN THE PARK MESSAGE ABOUT NOT BEING IN PARK COMES ON WHEN VEHICLE PARK SHIFT LEVER IS IN PARK. AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT NO MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL THIS EVENT HAPPEN ON 01-08-2017 AT AROUND 9:15 PM AT ARE APARTMENT IN TULSA OKLAHOMA. *TR

Mileage: 63,000

CARBON MONOXIDE SMELL IS COMING OUT OF VENTS WHEN A/C IS USED. IT USUALLY STARTS HAPPENING AFTER THE CAR IS WARMED UP. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG I OFTEN HAVE TO TURN OFF AIR CONDITIONING AND ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO ALLOW THE AIR TO BE CLEARED OUT. OFTEN GET HEADACHES FROM THIS SMELL.

Mileage: 67,000

DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION ... FOR EXAMPLE WHEN I'M ENTERING A HIGHWAY... REALLY STRONG SMELL OF ENGINE FUMES ENTER THE CABIN... EVERY TIME. I HAVE A 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT - VERY HAPPY WITH MY FORD OTHERWISE.

THERE IS CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CABIN WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.

Mileage: 36,000

I HAVE 2013 EXPLORER SPORT.. I HAVE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN THROUGH THE VENTS(HVAC). WELL KNOW ISSUES THAT SEEMS TO HAVE NO RESOLVE ACCORDING TO FORD. ALTHOUGH THEY DID ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN BACK IN 2014 . FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IT DOESN'T SEEM TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. MANY PEOPLE STILL HAVE FUMES AFTER THE "FIX".@$700-$850 . WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST. A CLASSS ACTION LAW SUIT HAS BEEN FILED AND AWAITING FOR SETTLEMENT DECISIONS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS NOT SOMETHING I WANT TO EXPOSE MY FAMILY TO ON A DAILY BASIS . FORD NEEDS TO FIND A FIX OR A RECALL NEED TO HAPPEN . MY DEALER IS COOPERATING AND WILL BE ASSESSING THE ISSUE . BUT FROM WHAT I READ ONLY ONE PERSON HAS HAD A POSITIVE OUTCOME FROM FORD. I HOPE THIS COMPLAINT WILL HELP PUSH FORD TO MAKE A BETTER EFFORT TO RESOLVE THIS MAJOR ISSUE.

Mileage: 40,000

BLINKER DESIGN IS FLAWED. WHEN PRESSED LIGHTLY, THE BLINKER "BLINKS" 3 TIMES AND TURNS OFF. THIS IS OK, BUT WHEN YOU WANT TO ACTUALLY TURN YOUR BLINKER ON, YOU HAVE TO APPLY MUCH MORE PRESSURE THAN USUAL. AS A RESULT, I OFTEN FLASH THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND HAS MADE MOTORISTS ANGRY WITH ME WHEN, UNFORTUNATELY THIS WAS UNINTENTIONAL. IT MAKES ME LOOK LIKE AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER AND ALL I AM TRYING TO DO IS TURN MY BLINKER ON. SINCE I KNOW THIS IS AN ISSUE, I AM PURPOSELY CAREFUL AND THIS STILL OCCURS WAY TOO OFTEN. I NOW CONSIDER NOT USING MY BLINKER OR JUST USING THE ONE WITH 3 BLINKS (WHICH IS NOT SUFFICIENT) TO AVOID ACCIDENTALLY FLASHING MY HIGH BEAMS AT THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED, AS IT IS NOT FUNCTIONAL AND UNSAFE.

EXHAUST SMALL AFTER HIGH ACCELERATION LASTING ABOUT FIVE MINUTES THEN DIMINISHING. SETTING OF THE HVAC SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE IRRELEVANT, ON OR OFF. I PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO (2015) FOR THIS SPECIFIC EXHAUST SMELL ISSUE BUT THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR.

Mileage: 24,000

EXPERIENCING STRONG SULPHUR SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. (DURING ACCELERATION AND WHEN REAR AIR IS ON). DROVE VEHICLE ALL SUMMER WITH MY CHILDREN RIDING ALONG AND I THOUGHT MY 8 YEAR OLD WAS EXPERIENCING CAR SICKNESS. WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER BECAUSE HE WOULD GET SICK TO THE POINT OF THROWING UP MANY TIMES. I JUST FIGURED IT WAS CAR SICKNESS BECAUSE I DIDN'T SMELL ANY FUMES (IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW, CARBON MONOOXIDE IS ODORLESS). WHEN RIDING IN OUR OTHER VEHICLES, IT NEVER HAPPENED. HE RODE 5 HOURS TO THE BEACH AND 5 HOURS HOME IN MY HUSBANDS 2013 GMC 2500 AND DIDN'T GET SICK ONCE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TODAY (10/11/16). I TOLD THEM TO CHECK THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MAKE SURE THEY WEREN'T PLUGGED BECAUSE OF THE ODOR (THE STRONG ODOR STARTED YESTERDAY). THEY CALL ME AND TELL ME THERE IS A TSB *SERVICE BULLETIN" AND CERTAIN 2011-2015 EXPLORER HAVE EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. IT ALL STARTED TO COME TOGETHER. I CALLED FORD AND BECAUSE MY 36/36,000 WARRENTY ENDED (I HAVE 45,672 MILES ON IT NOW), THERE IS NO COVERAGE. I EVEN PURCHASED THE EXTENDED FORD PLAN AND THEY SAID IT WON'T COVER IT EITHER. I HAVE TO PAY THEM $480 TO TRY TO FIX IT. I'VE READ PEOPLES EXPERIENCES AND THEIR SOLUTION TO FIX IT HASN'T WORKED FOR ANYONE. I BOUGHT A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR TODAY AND WHEN I PICK IT UP TOMORROW, I AM GOING TO PLACE IT IN THE CAR WHERE MY 8 YEAR OLD SITS AND TURN THE AIR ON. I WILL ALSO RECORD THE RESULTS ON THE DETECTOR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN FORD! THEY HAVEN'T EVEN MADE ANYONE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY DON'T INTEND TOO! ITS A BIG SECRET FOR THEM BECAUSE THAT IS ONE OF THEIR BEST SELLING VEHICLES. AND GOOD LUCK GETTING IT COVERED!

THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DOOR SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS. THE RECALL LIST FOR FORD ON THIS ISSUE KEEPS EXPANDING - THIS WEEK TO INCLUDE FORD EDGE. OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH FORD NEED A RECALL AS DEALER WILL NOT COVER.

Mileage: 25,000

THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHTS DO NOT GO OFF FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER AND FRONT DRIVERS DOORS. IT APPEARS THE DOORS ARE SHUT, BUT THE CENSORS DO NOT GO OFF. BECAUSE THE CENSORS DO NOT GO OFF, THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON MAKING IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT AND DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK MAKING IT A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE DRIVERS DOOR CENSOR IS ON, IT SETS OFF OTHER ALERTS LIKE "SHIFT TO PARK" AND "ENGINE IS ON" BECAUSE IT THINKS THE DOORS ARE OPEN AND IT CONTINUOUSLY BEEPS OR ALERTS ME. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHARGED ME TO CLEAN THE LATCH. THEY SAID THIS HAD BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER EXPLORERS AND SOMETIMES IT HELPS, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. IT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH IT FOR ALMOST A YEAR. THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGNITION. THESE CENSORS COME ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IN PARK, AND SOMETIMES RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING.

DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF AFTER CAR HAS BEEN STARTED. PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP'S ATTENTION BUT WOULD NOT COVER UNDER THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY AS WE MISSED THE CUTOFF BY 2 MONTHS. THIS CONDITION HAS LASTED FOR 6 MONTHS AS WE CONTINUE TO HOPE THAT A RECALL NOTICE IS ISSUED.

THIS EVENING MY WIFE RAN A FEW ERRANDS AND AFTERWARDS LITERALLY STUMBLED INTO OUR HOME BECAUSE OF HOW DIZZY SHE WAS. I ASKED HER WHAT WAS WRONG AND SHE SAID SHE ACCELERATED QUICKLY TO GET ON A BUSY CITY STREET NEAR OUR HOUSE COMING HOME AND SHE SUBSEQUENTLY INHALED AN "EXHAUST/BURNT HAIR" SMELL FROM INSIDE THE CAR. SHE COULD BARELY EVEN STAND STRAIGHT. WE HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND THE EXHAUST/GAS SMELL HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN MORE AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY. WE'VE NOW HAD THE VEHICLE 2.5 YEARS APPROXIMATELY. EVERY TIME WE FILL THE VEHICLE UP WITH GAS, THE FUMES LINGER INSIDE THE CAR FOR OVER 24 HOURS. I'M SERIOUSLY WORRIED ABOUT MY FAMILY'S SAFETY AT THIS POINT AND WE'RE WONDERING WHAT ACTION TO TAKE NEXT SINCE WE DON'T WANT TO CONTINUE DRIVING A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE LIVE IN A WARM STATE AND HAVE TO UTILIZE THE AC WITH THE WINDOWS UP ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY.

Mileage: 59,500

ON JULY 5, 2016 I FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING MY EXPLORER IN I-495 SOUTH OF BOSTON AT ABOUT 1:00 P.M. I READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THIS MODEL. WAREHAM FORD SAID THAT MY CAR HAD THIS PROBLEM AND REFERRED ME TO TSB 14-0130 SHOWING THAT FORD KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM. I WAS CHARGED $700.72 TO CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND PAY TO FIX THEM. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IN MY CASE BUT THAT MIGHT NOT BE SO FOR THE NEXT PERSON.

Mileage: 83,000

THE DOOR SENSOR INDICATES THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IN REALITY IT IS CLOSED. THIS CAUSES A WARNING BELL THAT DOES NOT CEASE AND KEEPS THE DOME LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS CONDITION ALSO CAUSES THE ALARM SYSTEM TO GO OFF RESULTING AT TIMES IN A POLICE RESPONSE. IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM YOU MUST SHUT THE DOOR REPEATEDLY, SOMETIMES A DOZEN TIMES OR MORE. THIS ALSO HAS RUN THE BATTERY DOWN DUE TO THE DOME LIGHTS AND ACCESSORIES STAYING ON. APART FROMT HE OBVIOUS FRUSTRATION THIS PROBLEM IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME THING BUT A CHRONIC AND REPEATED PROBLEM THAT HAS NO REAL RESOLUTION. I SEE OTHER FORD USERS ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FORD EXPLORERS.

Mileage: 38,000

WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SET TO FRESH AIR AND NOT RECIRCULATE, EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER CABIN UNDER HARD ACCELERATION. THIS CAN BE REPRODUCED EVERY TIME BY A SLOW SPEED OF 5 MILES AND THEN HARD ACCELERATION UNTIL SPEED LIMIT. THIS THEN LEAVES THE CABIN FULL OF STRONG EXHAUST FUMES. ON LONG ROAD TRIPS WE OFTEN HAVE HEADACHES THAT WE BELIEVE IS CAUSED BY THIS EVEN WITHOUT HARD ACCELERATION.

Mileage: 64,000

SINCE THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, WE BECAME AWARE OF A VERY STRONG EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN UPON HARD ACCELERATION. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. FIRST COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP WHEN I BROUGHT IN FOR FIRST OIL CHANGE AND THEY BASICALLY BLEW ME OFF AND CLAIMED THEY FOUND NOTHING. THAT WAS BACK IN 2013. WE HAVE SINCE USED A CARBON MONOXIDE TESTER IN THE VEHICLE THAT CONFIRMS AN ISSUE WITH LEVELS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY EVERY TIME WE ACCELERATE HARD FROM THE FIRST WEEK WE OWNED THE VEHICLE, TO CURRENTLY. IT SEEMS LIKE IT MIGHT EVEN BE GETTING STRONGER IN SMELL AND LINGERS LONGER.

Mileage: 11

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2013 EXPLORER INTO THE DEALER SHIP TWICE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK MY CAR IN I TOLD THEM THEIR WAS SOME THING WRONG WITH THE IDEAL. WHEN I'M SITTING WITH IT IDALING IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR WANTS TO DIE. DID NOT FIX IT THEN WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK IT BACK IN A FEW MONTHS LATER COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS MY THROTTLE BODY IT WOULD COST ME 450.00 TO FIX IT. THAT IT SHOULD OF BEEN DONE THE FIRST TIME. SECOND COMPLAINT IS THAT WHEN THE OUT SIDE AIR IS OFF AND HAVE THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING ON HAVING TO ACCELERATE UP A HILL OR ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES TO STEP ON THE GAS WE GET A LOT OF FUMES INTO THE CAR. HAVING TO ROLL THE DOWN THE WINDOWS TO GET THE FUMES OUT.

Mileage: 33,000

ON 7/29/16 AS I WAS DRIVING HOME (LESS THAN A TEN MILES) AFTER WASHING MY VEHICLE A WARNING LIGHT WITH A WRENCH CAME ON AND I LOSS ACCELERATION VEHICLE WENT FROM 50 MPH TO 5 MPH UNSURE DUE SPEEDOMETER BECOMING INOPERATIVE I PULLED OVER INTO A SHOPPING CENTER STOPPED ENGINE AND RESTARTED IT AGAIN I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AT WHICH TIME I HAD ACCELERATION AGAIN AT WHICH TIME I CONTINUED HOME ARRIVED AND PARKED THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 33,000

FOR 2 YEARS NOW I HAVE BEEN SMELLING FUMES IN MY CAR, BUT UNABLE TO PIN POINT THE SMELL. AFTER TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID I'M SMELLING EXHAUST FUMES. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR EVEN EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED, EVEN THOUGH OUR SAFETY IS AT RISK INHALING CARBON MONOXIDE. MY 5 CHILDREN ARE CONSTANTLY COMPLAINING OF HEADACHES, AS I HAVE HAD. I WASN'T EVER ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE, BUT AM COMING TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THIS IS THE CAUSE. FORD IS UNDER INVESTIGATION, AND NEEDS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT WITH THE CONSUMERS.

Mileage: 40,000

BOUGHT A USED FORD EXPLORE XLT WITH 32K MILES. AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE SUV I AM NOTICING THAT WHENEVER I FULLY PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS PEDDLE TO INCREASE MY ACCELERATION WHETHER I AM MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY, CHANGING LANES OR SCALING A HILL, THE CABIN IS FILLED WITH A STRONG EMISSIONS ODOR. WHICH WORRIES ME BECAUSE I NORMALLY HAVE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. AS I LET UP ON THE GAS PEDDLE THE ODOR DISSIPATES. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ODOR WHEN I HAVE MY MAX A/C FUNCTION ON WHICH IS USING RECIRCULATED AIR.

Mileage: 32,038

STRONG SULFUR SMELL IN CABIN OF VEHICLE AFTER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. EX: ACCELERATING TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC ON A FREEWAY ON RAMP. THE SMELL GENERALLY COMES THROUGH AFTER SUSTAINED ACCELERATION WITH ENGINE RPM OVER 4000 AND SEEMS TO BE ORIGINATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 49,120

WHEN ACCELERATING EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL IS WORSE IN THE BACKSEAT OF THE VEHICLE THAN THE FRONT. THIS EXPLAINS THE HEADACHES AND NAUSEA MY DAUGHTER EXPERIENCES ON OUR WAY TO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN PITTSBURGH! 😡 AND THE FRONT PASSENGERS HEADACHES. MY VEHICLE HAS 49,000 MILES ON IT. I'M FURIOUS AND OUTRAGED THAT FORD DOESN'T CARE TO FIX THIS, ESPECIALLY WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND AWARENESS OF THE PROBLEM. I WILL BE DOING A CARBON MONOXIDE TEST TOMORROW; BORROWING A TESTER FROM THE FIRE DEPART.

Mileage: 49,000

OUR 2013 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE SINCE WE PURCHASED THE SUV IN MAY 2013. THE MAIN COMPLAINT IS AN EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN WITH AND/OR WITHOUT THE REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM SWITCHED ON. THE EXHAUST SMELL IS SO SEVERE AT TIMES IT CAUSES NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND HEADACHES. THIS CONDITION USUALLY OCCURS WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,AND DURING LIGHT HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS USING NORMAL ACCELERATION. DURING LANE CHANGES OR HEAVY ACCELERATION THE CONDITION IS WORSE AND REQUIRES THE WINDOWS TO BE LOWER TO VENT THE EXHAUST FROM THE CABIN.

Mileage: 4,794

SMELL GAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TAKE TWICE INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE PLACED PIECES BUT THE CONTINUOUS SMELL

Mileage: 17,800

THE VEHICLE SUCKS IN EXHAUST. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN 3 TIMES. THE SECOND TIME THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE BAD ALLERGIES. RECIRCULATE USUALLY HELPS BY NOT SUCKING IN THE POLLEN. I CAN'T USE THE RECIRCULATE FEATURE BECAUSE ONCE IT SUCKS IN THE AIR, THEY RECIRCULATE JUST RECIRCULATES THE EXHAUST FUMES. WHEN THE AIR IS LEFT ON NORMAL, I BREATHE IN EXHAUST WHEN I TAKE OF, ESPECIALLY ENTERING A FREEWAY. THIS GIVES A SERIOUS HEADACHE. I HAVE TOLD DAVID SAVONITCH AND JEFF ASHER AT JENNINGS ANDERSON FORD IN BOERNE, TEXAS THAT I AM NOT SATISFIED BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO OTHER FIX.

Mileage: 17,000

EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING. ORIGINAL TSB PERFORMED BUT WAS INEFFECTIVE

Mileage: 42,000

HAVE A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN DURING ACCELERATION. HAVE HAD IT IN THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES OVER THREE YEARS. THEY TRIED SEVERAL THINGS LIKE SEALING UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE.THE LAST ANSWER WE GOT FROM THEM IS THAT FORD IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 16,000

WE NOTICED SOMETHING WRONG A FEW WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. WHEN ACCELERATING YOU WOULD NOTICE A WEIRD SMELL. THE BEGINNING OF LAST YEAR I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INVOLVING MY VEHICLE. ON 4/16/16 I TOOK I TO FORD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL, SINCE THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN 3 TIMES TO FIX THE EXISTING ISSUE. AS OF NOW THERE ARE TIME I STILL GET SOME ODOR

STRANGE GASEOUS FUMES NOTICED IN 2013 FORD EXPLORER - MOST NOTICABLE AT FULL THROTTLE, DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND COMING TO A STOP. IT PERSISTED FOR COUPLE OF WEEKS SO TOOK CAR TO DEALER 12/29. MECHANIC COULD NOT SMELL ANYTHING AND CAR RETURNED WITH NO FIX. TOOK CAR BACK IN ON JAN 6TH. DEALER NOTIFIED ME OF THE SERVICE NOTIFICATION AND PERFROMED A FIX INCLUDING EXHAUST REPLACEMENT. PROBLEM WAS THEN RESOLVED BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR TEH ISSUE WHICH WAS OBVIOUSLY ALREADY KNOWN.

Mileage: 48,000

STRONG ODOR OF FUMES WHEN ACCELERATING, PASSING.

Mileage: 54,000

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LESS THAN ~35 MPH TO HIGHER THAN ~55 MPH THE CABIN FILLS WITH EXHAUST SMELL.

Mileage: 52,000

MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL THAT ENTERS CAR WHEN COMING TO A STOP.BROUGHT IT TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING PROBLEM ONE TIME THEY CHANGED MOLDINGS AND BODY PARTS BUT DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUE ANOTHER TIME THEY CHANGED CABIN FILTER BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. ANOTHER DEALERSHIP THEY COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO RESOLVED I SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON THIS VEICHLE. THE SMELL ENTERS VEICHLE WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THIS PROBLEM BEEN HAPPENING FOR COUPLE YEARS

Mileage: 25,000

WINDSHIELD MOLDING ON DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DETACHED AND WENT FLYING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. PLASTIC MOLDING IS ATTACHED AND GLUED. PLASTIC AND GLUE APPEARED TO BREAK / MELT UNABLE TO HOLD THE MOLDING IN PLACE. IT IS A CRITICAL HAZARD AS THE FLYING MOLDING CAN HIT A VEHICLE / PERSON CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR HARM. LAST YEAR, THE MOLDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP AS IT WAS LOOSE. DEALER NOTED THAT 1) THE MOLDING ON THE EXPLORER WAS A BAD, PLASTIC MADE PART, THAT BEEN REPLACED ON OTHER EXPLORERS AS THE MOLDING WENT FLYING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY, AND 2) THERE MAY BE WATER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE MISSING PART. FLYING OBJECTS ON A HIGHWAY ARE SERIOUS HAZARDS THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, EVENT DEATH. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THE PLASTIC MADE PARTS AND FIND A WAY TO ATTACH A MOLDING THAT DO NOT BREAK / MELT. I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHER AND THE LIABILITY RISK THE INHERENT LIABILITY TO THE OWNERS OF EXPLORERS IF AN ACCIDENT OR HARM IS CAUSED BY SUCH DEFECTIVE PART.

Mileage: 37,500

VEHICLE RECENTLY STARTED FILLING WITH FUMES, SEEMINGLY EXHAUST FUMES, WHILE AC UNIT ON AND VEHICLE MOVING. CONTINUED WHILE STATIONARY. FUMES STOPPED COMING IN WHEN AC UNIT TURNED OFF. FUMES WERE SICKENING. DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH IN TOWN.

Mileage: 68,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD DETACHED, BROKE IN HALF AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME.

Mileage: 71,000

FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS THE "DOOR AJAR"LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND CLOSING DOOR. DOOR IS PROPERLY CLOSED BUT INDICATOR ON DASH REMAINS ON. INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON. DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WHEN DRIVING. CHIME REMINDER DINGS, AND A MESSAGE TO PUT CAR IN PARK WILL APPEAR IN DISPLAY SCREEN. THIS ALL HAPPENS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. DON'T KNOW IF DOOR WILL STAY CLOSED IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT AND SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS IN CERTAIN AREAS WITH DOOR UNLOCKED IS NOT SAFE.

Mileage: 40,000

GETTING EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE AT TIMES. SOMETIMES SO BAD THAT IT MAKES YOU SICK NAUSEOUS AND HEADACHES. FORD REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM UNDER THERE WARRANTY. IT HAPPENS AT ANY TIME SLOW OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN USING THE AC OR HEATER IT IS EVEN WORSE.

Mileage: 40,000

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. AFTER EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I PERFORMED ONLINE RESEARCH AND BECAME AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL 14S06. I CONTACTED FORD FOR RESOLUTION AND THEY INFORMED ME MY VEHICLE IS NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WITH SOME 19,000 MILES IS OUR OF WARRANTY (>36 MONTHS). FORD INDICATED THAT ANY REPAIRS FOR THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION WOULD BE AT OWNER EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN CHICAGO WHICH WAS THE ORIGIN OF THE VEHICLE DEFECT WHICH PROMPTED THE RECALL. HOWEVER, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AFTER THE RECALL CUT-OFF. I CONTEND THAT THE DEFECT WAS STILL PRESENT AND THE RECALL SHOULD BE BROADENED. THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT WITH POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING CONSEQUENCES. FORD HAS BEEN UNRECEPTIVE IN EVEN INVESTIGATING THE MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON THE OCCASIONS WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE. MY PROFESSIONAL DRIVER INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAD TO BE STOPPED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. NO DRIVER FEEDBACK OF A TROUBLE CODE.

Mileage: 19,748

STARTED MY ENGINE. TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND I FEEL THIS BOUNCING/SHAKING WHICH IS QUITE STRANGE. HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT CAN BE AND HOW DANGEROUS IT IS WHILE DRIVING. ANOTHER TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, STILL IN DRIVE AND AGAIN THE BOUNCING/ SHAKING FEELING I EXPERIENCED AGAIN. I WAS ON A SMOOTH CITY STREET.

Mileage: 39,000

THE TAILGATE LIFT IS UNSAFE. IT DOES NOT DETECT WHEN SOMEONE IS UNDER IT WHEN IT LOWERS. I DID NOT KNOW THE PERSON BEHIND THE CAR HAD PUSHED THE BUTTON ON TAILGATE TO LIFT IT. MY DAUGHTER HAD BENT OVER PLACING THINGS IN BACK. UNKNOWN TO ME, I PUSHED THE BUTTON INSIDE CAR TO LIFT THE GATE, BUT INSTEAD IT LOWERED. IT COULD HAVE SQUEEZED THE BREATH OUT OF MY DAUGHTER.

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2013 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS APPROXIMATELY 51K MILES. I'VE NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, THAT DURING PERIODS OF SUSTAINED DRIVING WE EXPERIENCE ODOR OF CERTAIN GASES OR FUMES. THESE ODORS ARE NOT CONSTANT, BUT THEY ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CAB EVEN WHILE THE WINDOWS ARE SECURE. AGAIN, THE ONLY EXPERIENCES OF THESE INCIDENTS SO FAR ARE DURING PERIODS OF DRIVING FOR 2 OR MORE HOURS CONTINUOUSLY. I'VE CHECKED WITH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND SEARCHED ONLINE AND I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING EMISSION PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE. WE, OUR FAMILY WOULD APPRECIATE IF MORE RESEARCH COULD BE DONE ON THIS MATTER. WE PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT MAY LEAD TO A HEALTH RELATED ILLNESS/INJURY. SINCERELEY [XXX] *BF 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *BF

Mileage: 48,000

I HAVE GOODYEAR FORTERA P245/65R17 105T TIRES AS OEM ON THIS VEHICLE.THE TREAD HAS DRY ROTTED CRACKS JUST LIKE THE TIRES RECALLED IN 2015.THE FIRST SIGN OF PROBLEM WAS TIRE LIGHT COMING ON. WHY ARE THESE TIRE BEING RECALLED ALSO?

Mileage: 2,500

GETTING EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF VEHICLE AT TIMES. SOMETIMES SO BAD THAT IT MAKES YOU SICK NAUSEOUS AND HEADACHES. FORD REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM UNDER THERE WARRANTY. IT HAPPENS AT ANY TIME SLOW OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN USING THE AC OR HEATER IT IS EVEN WORSE.

Mileage: 42,303

WHEN ACCELERATING GAS FUMES SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE (ROTTEB EGGS) AFTER COUPLE OF HOURS DRIVING GETTING BAD HEADACHE FROM IT. IT'S VERY HARMFUL FOR PEOPLE INSIDE CAR, BECAUSE IT MY COST CO2 POISONING. DEALER HAVE NO FIX FOR IT.

Mileage: 1,000

UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION (I.E. HIGHWAY ON-RAMP), A VERY STRONG ODOR (BURNING RUBBER, EXHAUST?) ENTERS THE CABIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME, WHETHER THE AC IS ON OR OFF, RECIRCULATING OR FRESH AIR. THE ODOR IS EXTREMELY STRONG AND LASTS SEVERAL MINUTES. I'M ESPECIALLY CONCERNED FOR MY 3 YEAR OLD SON WHO IS EXPOSED TO THIS.

Mileage: 30,000

PAINT IS BUBBLING ACROSS THE FRONT EDGE OF HOOD. FORD IS REFUSING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 31,664

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES LOOSE AND STICKING.

Mileage: 40,000

I HAVE 44,000 MILES AND OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN AFTER DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND COMING TO A STOP WITH THE DEFROST ON AND REAR A/C

Mileage: 44,000

EXHAUST GAS ENTERING THE CABIN DURING HARD ACCELERATION OR WHEN DRIVING AT SUSTAINED HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO REAR AIR CONDITIONING SUCKING AIR FROM UNDERNEATH REAR OF CAR!

Mileage: 27,000

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM THE JENNINGS ANDERSON FORD DEALER. IT HAD AROUND 17,000 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER I VEHICLE, I BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE THE EXHAUST FUMES ARE BEING SUCKED INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN I ACCELERATE SUCH AS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY. DAVID SAVINICH (SERVICE ADVISER) TOLD ME THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY HAD A FIX FOR IT. THEY INSTALLED THEIR FIX BUT IT IS STILL SUCKING IN EXHAUST FUMES. I TALKED TO JEFF ASHER (SERVICE DEPT MANAGER) AND I ASKED HIM WHETHER FORD HAD A FIX FOR IT. I WAS TOLD NO. I ASKED JEFF TO CALL ME IF THERE WAS A FIX. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THEIR IS STILL NO REPAIR. I GET A BAD HEADACHE EVERY TIME I GET ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS SO BAD THAT IT ALSO MAKES ME NAUSEATED. I AM UNABLE TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER RECIRCULATATION IN THE CAR.

Mileage: 17,000

A WARNING POPS UP STATING SHIFT TO PARK WHEN IT IS CLEARLY IN PARK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW. HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON AT FRONT TOP OF SHIFTER A FEW TIMES TO MAKE IT SENSE THAT IT IS IN PARK.

NAGING DOOR JAAR OPEN SENSOR, FOR UNDER 2 YEARS ITS ALREADY FAULTING

DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHEN PULLING ON THE LATCH TO OPEN CAR DOOR.

Mileage: 62,000

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST 3 WEEKS, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT OUR VEHICLE INTO "PARK" WE RECEIVED A WARNING LIGHT THAT WE NEEDED TO "SHIFT TO PARK", EXCEPT THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION EVERY TIME; THIS OCCURRED TO BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF. I WAS AFRAID THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN PARK ON HILLS OR SLOPES IN PARKING LOTS AND IN MY SLOPED DRIVEWAY WHERE THERE ARE LOTS OF SMALL CHILDREN PLAYING AND RIDING BIKES BECAUSE OF THIS WARNING AND WOULD ROLL AWAY KILLING SOMEONE. RECENTLY, OUR EXPLORER WOULD NOT START, OUR KEY FOBS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS; I WAS STRANDED. THIS LAST TIME ON AUGUST 24, 2015 I CONTACTED FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO TOW IT TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. TURNS OUT THE SHIFTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND AS A RESULT IT DRAINED THE BATTERY. IT COST ME $672.39 TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER AND THE BATTERY; WHICH IS A LOT OF MONEY WHEN YOUR OUT OF WORK/RETIRED WITH HEALTH ISSUES. I ALSO KEPT THE OLD PART FOR EVIDENCE. I TALKED TO ANOTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNER WHO ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND TO DATE THERE IS NO RECALL I SUPPOSE BECAUSE NO ONE IS DEAD, YET.

Mileage: 39,739

DESPITE THE PLETHORA OF CLAIMS POSTED ON THIS SITE ABOUT EXHAUST INSIDE THE CABIN OF 2011-2015 EXPLORERS, AND REPEATED INFORMATION THAT THE "TSB" FORD HAS ISSUED DOES NOT WORK, NHTSA HAS FAILED TO ACT. HOW DARE YOU CONTINUE TO ALLOW SO MANY LIVES TO BE PUT IN UNNECESSARY DANGER? WHAT IS THE COST OF LIFE OVER FORD'S BOTTOM LINE? WHO MUST DIE? IS MY ACCIDENT WHERE I SUDDENLY PASSED OUT AND WRECKED NOT ENOUGH? DO YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU'RE TOLD BY A PEDIATRICIAN THAT YOUR 8 YEAR OLD MAY HAVE PERMANENT BRAIN AND PULMONARY DAMAGE FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE AND EXHAUST? WHY HAVE YOU DONE NOTHING? I'M A SINGLE MOTHER WHO WAS WILLING TO PAY $52K SO THAT I COULD HAVE A SAFE VEHICLE FOR MY FAMILY, AND INSTEAD WE ARE BEING POISONED. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION AND FORD REFUSES TO BUY IT BACK. I HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY BEEN LIED TO THAT THE ISSUE IS THE PTU AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH MY CHILDREN UNAWARE WE WERE BEING POISONED FOR 60K MILES. I CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE UNTIL A FIX SURFACES, WHAT AM I TO DO, DRIVE AROUND WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN? I DON'T FEEL THAT IS ACCEPTABLE IN A $52,000 VEHICLE, DO YOU? WHAT ABOUT THE POTENTIAL LONG TERM HEALTH ISSUES THAT ARE NOW SURFACING? SHOULD I KEEP PUTTING MY KIDS IN THIS CAR SINCE IT IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION? WOULD YOU PUT YOUR 4 AND 8 YEAR OLDS IN IT? SHAME ON THE NHTSA FOR NOT TAKING THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AND CONTINUING TO ALLOW FAMILIES TO BREATH IN SUCH HAZARDOUS AND LIFE THREATENING FUMES. I HOPE YOU ALL DRIVE ONE OF THESE VEHICLES AND PUT YOUR BABIES IN THEM AND THEY GET SICK, JUST LIKE MINE, SO THAT MAYBE THEN YOU'LL REACT. THOSE THAT READ THIS MESSAGE SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED FOR YOUR FAILURE TO DO NOTHING OVER SUCH A SEVERE "DESIGN FLAW", YOUR FAILURE TO ACT MAKES YOU NOT JUST DISGUSTING EXAMPLES OF HUMAN BEINGS, BUT AMERICANS IN PARTICULAR. DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION NOW?

Mileage: 59,800

MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST BUBBLES ON MY HOOD ON OR ABOUT JUNE OF 2015 . IT IS VERY AWFUL LOOKING FOR A VEHICLE WHICH IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND PARKED WHERE THERE IS NO RIVER WATERS.

Mileage: 35,000

2011-2015 FORD EXPLORER THERE IS A "DESIGN FLAW" IN WHICH THE INTERNAL CABIN AIR VENTS ARE SUCKING IN EXHAUST AND CARBON MONOXIDE. FORD HAS ISSUED A FIX (TSB 14-0130) BUT NOT A RECALL AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. FOR ME IT IS HAPPENING ON ACCELERATION AND GOING UP STEEP GRADES AND THERE IS A SULFUR/MECHANICAL BURNING SMELL THAT WAFTS IN. THE KIDS AND I, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE CAR FOR LONG DURATIONS, HAVE BEEN GETTING MIGRAINES, DIZZY AND JUST FLAT OUT SICK. I DRIVE FOR WORK AND THE DIZZINESS AND MIGRAINES HAS BECOME SO FREQUENT, AS WELL AS MIXING UP WORDS WHEN I'M SPEAKING, THAT I WAS BEGINNING TO THINK SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH ME. I PASSED OUT AND WRECKED IT WHEN I HAD ONLY 20,000 MILES ON IT AND I KEPT SAYING "I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED, I JUST PASSED OUT". I HAD GONE UP THE GRADE ON 101, WHERE THE FUMES BECOME EXTREMELY POTENT, EXITED, AND HAD JUST GOT ON TO THE RANCH ROAD AND WAS GOING SLOW AND I WAS (FOR THE MOST PART) UN-INJURED AND NO ONE WAS WITH ME. I HAVE HAD IT IN 5 TIMES FOR THE SMELL BUT IT WASN'T UNTIL THIS LAST TIME THAT THEY TOLD ME WHAT WAS REALLY GOING ON. FORD WOULDN'T PAY FOR THE FIX EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A FORD PREMIUM 100K MILE WARRANTY BECAUSE THEIR WARRANTY EXCLUDES "DESIGN FLAWS" BUT FORTUNATELY HENRY CURTIS FORD PICKED UP THE TAB AND I HAD TO PAY THE $100 DEDUCTIBLE. WHILE THE PROBLEM IS NOT HAPPENING AS FREQUENTLY, IT STILL HAPPENS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. FORD IS REFUSING TO GIVE ME A NEW CAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS "DESIGN FLAW", WHICH MEANS IT'S IN EVERY EXPLORER OUT THERE, INCLUDING THE ONES THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS DRIVE. EVERY ONE NEEDS TO KNOW AND FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES...UPDATED 09/15/15 *BF UPDATED 12/05/2017*CN

Mileage: 20,000

EXHAUST FUMES ARE COMING IN THE CAB. STRONG SMELL WHEN ACCELERATING FAST. MY EYES BURN AND WATER EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. MY ALLERGIES HAVE BEEN OFF CHARTS SINCE WE PURCHASED IT IN MAY 2015. I TOOK IT TO FORD THINKING I HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER AND 46000 MILES LEFT ON MY WARRANTY SO I THOUGHT THEY WOULD SOLVE IT'S PROBLEM. THEY CALL ME AT WORK AND TELL ME IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY TELL ME IT WILL COST ME $700 TO FIX. I FEEL LIKE THAT'S ON FORD TO FIX.

AT THE3200 MILEAGE I EXPERINCE BRAKE ISSUES ROTARY HAD TO BE REPLACED .ON THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY 2015 ADDITIONAL BRAKE WORK HAD TO BE REDONE.ON JULY10TH 2015 WHILE DRIVING THE AC UNIT WENT OUT COMPLETLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A LONG EXTENDED TRIP BARELY MADE IT HOME NO AIR WIERD SCREEHIN NOISE. SCHEDULED TO GO BACK TO REPAIR7-14-15 . I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE JULY 2014.THE VEHICLE HAS 36000. VERY UNHAPPY AT THIS POINT THINKING ABOUT RETURNING THE VEHICLE AND STARTING OVER WITH SOME OTHER VEHICLE

Mileage: 36,000

RADIATOR HOSE BREACHED, DECOMPRESSING RADIATOR. RADIATOR HOSE WAS RUBBED OPEN BY NEARBY METAL COMPRESSOR LINE RUNNING PERPENDICULAR. HOLE WAS 1" BY 1/2". RADIATOR IMMEDIATELY EMPTIED, ENGINE OVERHEATED AND SHUDDERED. REPAIR MADE BY FORD DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED HOSE AND FLUSHED COOLANT. FORD DID NOT REMEDY SITUATION WHERE METAL COMPRESSOR LINE IS ADJACENT AND SOMETIMES IN CONTACT WITH RADIATOR HOSE. I HAVE PHOTO AND VIDEO PROVING THE AC LINE RUBBED THE HOSE OPEN.

Mileage: 53,000

THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HOOD HAS BUBBLING PAINT, DEALER TRIED TO HAVE FORD COVER THE REPAIR BUT FORD DENIED THE REPAIR. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTED ME TO CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FILE A COMPLAINT. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SUGGESTED I FILE A COMPLAINT HERE WITH NHTSA.

FIGURED OUT THAT THE CONSTANT ANNOYING FLAPPING NOISE DURING CROSS WINDS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD TRIM OR LOWER DOOR POST WAS ACTUALLY COMING FROM A LOOSE PANEL FASTENER OR SHIELD CLIP ON THE INNER FENDER SPLASH SHIELD/SKIRT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE FASTENERS AND ONE WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE SHIELD TO VIBRATE. ONCE THAT WAS RESECURED IT HASN'T MADE THE NOISE SINCE.

Mileage: 60,000

BURNT OIL SMELL DURING ACCELERATION OR LONG TRIPS. THIS IS EASILY REPEATABLE AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME.

Mileage: 61,000

EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN WHEN ACCELERATED. *TR

Mileage: 1,100

WHEN ACCELERATING, EXHAUST/GAS FUMES EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENT SYSTEM. FUMES ARE MORE PROFOUND IN THE REAR, INSIDE VEHICLE. WHEN VENT/CLIMATE SYSTEM IS OFF, NO FUMES. SEEMS TO BE MORE PROFOUND WHEN AC IS OPERATING, NEVERTHELESS THE FUMES ACCUMULATE TO THE REAR. STARTED NOTICING ON 11/8/2014 AND HAS WORSENED EACH DAY SINCE. DEALER APPOINTMENT MADE FOR 11/12/2014.

Mileage: 44,423

HEAR A THUNK WHEN CHASSIS UNDER CERTAIN STRESS. DEALERSHIP REPORTS IT IS LIKELY BODY SUPPORTS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 59,000

WHEN ACCELERATING A STONG EXHAUST SMELL IS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE CABIN. THIS IS MOST PRONOUNCED DURING A LONG ACCELERATION I.E. WHEN ENTERING A HIGHWAY. FOLLOWING A PERIOD OF ACCELERATION WE NEED TO OPEN THE WINDOWS TO PURGE THE EXHAUST FROM THE CABIN. THIS IS REGARDLESS OF THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM BEING ON OR OFF, OR IF THE RECIRCULATION FEATURE IS ENABLED. THE DEALERSHIP IMPLEMENTED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION AND IT HAD NO IMPROVEMENT. *JS

Mileage: 10

WHEN HARD ACCELARATION UP TO 4K RPM EXHAUST SMELL OR BAD ODOR (SOMETHING LIKE BURNT) COMES IN FROM CABIN..I BROUGHT MY CAR TWICE AT FORD SERVICE AND THEY DO TSB BUT STILL NO IMPROVEMENT.

Mileage: 31,000

I JUST BOUGHT A 2013 FORD EXPLORER LAST WEEK AND I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH BURNT OIL SMELL GETTING INSIDE THE CABIN EVEN WITH A/C IN RECIRCULATION MODE. IT IS SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT TO PAY OVER 40K FOR A BRAND NEW SUV AND BEEN DEALING WITH SUCH AN ISSUE. I HAVE A NEWBORN AND I AM AFRAID TO TAKE IT WITH ME IN THE EXPLORER BECAUSE I GUESS IT IS HARMFUL FOR ANYBODY. FIRST TIME I BOUGHT A FORD AND I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT MY DECISION TO SWITCH BRANDS. I TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NEED TO GO BACK ON MONDAY TO DO A SYSTEM UPDATE BUT I DON'T THINK UPDATING THE SOFTWARE IT'S GOING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I HOPE SOMEONE FROM FORD CAN READ THIS AND PAY ATTENTION TO US BECAUSE IT'S NOT HEALTHY TO BE DRIVING INHALING HARMFUL FUMES. *TR

Mileage: 1,023