Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while a friend was driving approximately 45 mph, the driver inhaled an excessive amount of carbon monoxide. The friend accidentally drove into a ditch. The vehicle was pulled out of the ditch by nearby residents. The driver was not injured. There were minor damages to the passenger’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed a failure with plugs underneath the engine. The plugs were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer . The contact stated that while driving various speeds they would smell fumes inside the vehicle. The engine warning light illuminated. A independent mechanic diagnosed and stated to repair the exhaust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware. The dealer was not made aware. The failure mileage was 110,000. Nd.

My vehicle has strong exhaust fumes coming in it as I drive which makes me let down windows to receive fresh air. I took it to the Ford dealer and they wouldn't fix it but they had police Explorers there fixing the same problem.

I have 2011 Ford Explorer, which I take into the local Ford dealership for maintenance regularly. I have had me Explorer a little over 2 years. Ever since I purchased my Explorer and I would take it in for maintenance, I would tell them I smell exhaust fumes on the inside of my vehicle. Only once did they check it for me. At that time, they said the guy couldn't smell anything. Well, today 8-24-17, I had to take it in for another issue. My Explorer engine would completely shut off when I would decelerate. Needless to say that was a serious issue while driving. . . They are repairing today. But, I also ask them to check for exhaust smells once again. Well today, I guess someone smelled the exhaust because they told me they could fix it at a cost over $200. 00. Said it was an update for the exhaust module or something like that. I have an issue with paying that, since I know that there has been several complaints about this very issue with my model of Ford Explorer and that there is a class action lawsuit against Ford to resolve this issue. The reason I know this is because when they initially said they didn't smell anything I googled to see if anyone else had this problem and they did. When I ask the dealership today why I would have to pay that, they said because my vehicle is not a police vehicle and there is no recall on my vehicle for the exhaust problem. So, I guess if my vehicle was a police vehicle, it would be repaired by Ford for free. Point blank, I would like my 2011 Ford Explorer repaired by Ford at no cost to me for the exhaust problem.

Strong fume / exhaust smell is present when accelerating onto the highway with the a/c in either recycle mode or normal mode. Lightheadedness can be present at times associated with accelerating the vehicle. This exhaust smell has been present for several years, and doesn't seem to go away or change.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, the smell of exhaust fumes entered into the cabin of the vehicle. Summerville Ford of summerville, south carolina located at 9700 dorchester rd 29485 (877) 477-1434 was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ad.

We have exhaust in the passenger compartment when climbing a hill or at a traffic stop when the engine is running, we notice the problem when under accelaration and while using the heater/ac. Will open the window when stopped with the car ideling to lessen the smell. Have complained to Ford but have had nothing done. There is a technical bulliten on the valve cover with a replacement part but Ford has not recalled it and will not fix the problem.

Upon heavy acceleration such as when pulling onto a highway, or passing another vehicle on the road, an exhaust/fuel smell will enter the vehicle and be very noticeable to everyone in the vehicle. This occurs mostly when the air conditioner is on, on recirculation. My wife (primary driver of this 2011 Ford Explorer) complains of a lot of headaches and I am beginning to wonder if she is getting carbon monoxide poisoning from driving this vehicle daily. We are going to buy a co2 detector to see if this is in fact true.

Exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment when the ac is running at highway speeds and at any speed when the engine is taxing ie going up a steep grade.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 60 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Strong engine exhaust smell in vehicle cabin while driving, during engine operation above 3000-3500 rpm with windows closed and climate control on. Outside air on or off seems to make no difference.

Under hard acceleration I get a sting odor in the cabin. It is like an exhaust smell inside the car. It always does it above 3500 rpm.

After hard acceleration and let up exhaust smell gets in the compartment to the point you have roll the windows down to clear it out Ford has tried to fix it they have a service.

(ec dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was determined that exhaust fumes were present in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that a litigation was currently pending. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The VIN was not available.

As I was merging on to the highway, I accelerated to reach the same speed of the traffic. The engine revved over 3500 rpm. My air conditioner was on and set to recirculate the air. Shortly after merging onto the highway, I smelled exhaust fumes in the cabin of my car.

Smell of exhaust fumes inside the cabin when accelerating hard (ie, to merge on the freeway etc). Have noticed the issue since we first bought it (used) in 2013).

During hard acceleration onto a highway or from a stop, the interior of the vehicle fills with the odor of exhaust fumes. This occurs every time and is not random.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving at any speed, an odor of exhaust occasionally entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on April 12, 2013, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Like many other 2011 - 2014 Ford Explorers, my 2011 Explorer limited appears to have a design flaw that allows exhaust to enter the cabin under hard acceleration (I. E. Using an on-ramp, passing vehicles, etc. ). Whether that a/c is on or not, these noxious toxins fill the cabin. The concern is that if exhaust gets in under hard acceleration, it would seem logical that small amounts are entering at all times. This poses a serious health and safety risk to the occupants. Ford failed to address the issue, saying it didn't exist until last year (2012) when they released a TSB to "fix" it. For most (per an Explorer forum I belong to), the fix was temporary or didn't work. My vehicle has been in the shop numerous times, at one point for several weeks, and the problems still exists. Someone needs to hold Ford accountable and make them fix this serious problem.

Exhaust leaking into cabin from broken header has been like this since 2012 Ford did nothing hard acceleration cabin smell is very strong.

Got my Explorer new in 2011 had exhaust fumes coming in to cabin took to dealer 3 times for that problem happens when accelerating over 3000 rpm strong odor comes into cabin. Dealer told me nothing was wrong with vehicle. They said was because it was new eventually would clear up. . . Tired of being stonewalled by Ford on this issue. Please take action on our behalf you have the power to force Ford to fix this issue and make it safe for me and my family to use this SUV safely. We cant afford to get a differnt vehicle at this time. Please take quick action on this matter I dont want pass out behind the wheel of this truck. . .

Upon medium to heavy acceleration, such as accelerating onto a freeway, the vehicle cabin is filled with exhaust fumes from the engine. This injures the respiratory system of the passengers. Ford has finally admitted that there is a problem, and they are working on a fix (after my family has been breathing polluted air for almost 1. 5 years).

When merging into lane and passing a car about 3500 rpm exhaust gas enters passengers cabin and everyone inside will complain of very strong odor, breathing problem and headache. Had this problem since car was new and dealing with uncomfortable smell with the rest of the family. Wife had numerous times having problem concentrating driving because the exhaust fumes or odor is causing her to have headaches and almost passing out on long trips. It is a hazardous/dangerous issue. If Ford can have a fix on this and it has to be soon. I think it is thousand or hundred of thousand of Ford vehicles out there that has this problem. Pls. Don't wait for something like gm did.