Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer - part 2

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving at any speed, exhaust fumes emitted into the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

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.

Exhaust fumes when accelerating.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, exhaust fumes emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the grill assembly/vent air, molding, valve assembly, and auto drain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,897.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving 55 mph, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a vent leak that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 76,718.

I purchased a new 2013 Ford Explorer in puerto rico on November 2014. Since the first day it leaked exhaust fumes into the cabin when accelerating. After more than 10 service visits to the dealership, I was told by Ford field service engineer carlos j. Dominguez "there was nothing more they could do about the problem because it was caused the vehicle's design, the angle and height it stands from the road and the vacuum that caused when the vehicle accelerated". I was diagnosed with lymphoma - cancer a year and a month after I purchased my 2013 Ford Explorer. I traded it in for a new 2016 Ford Explorer last may in the hope the new model did not have the same issue, but it does. After dealership consulted Ford, they asked me to bring the unit in to perform the same remedies as my previous 2013 Ford Explorer unit. Consulted my oncologist and we are looking into the possibility that my 2013 Ford Explorer might have caused my lymphoma cancer.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds, an exhaust odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes, wheel bearing, and fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a month later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

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.

Exhaust leak in cabin.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was inherent to the model vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

During acceleration, there is a noticeable, exhaust smell in the cabin of the vehicle. The smell does not dissipate unless you open the windows or turn the a/c on high to clear the air.

I own at 2013 Ford Explorer sport. On two separate occasions I have taken my Explorer to the dealership because we keep smelling exhaust when we accelerate . The dealership has made attempts to repair the leak but as of today it's still doing it. I called Ford today to see if has any more information they could pass along to remedy this problem and they only referred me back to the dealership. The sulfur is so bad sometimes we have to roll down the windows for fresh air which is not always good when the weather is bad. It happens with the air/heat is on and when it's not on. I'm at a loss now on how to get this repaired as it seems no one knows exactly what is causing it and no one is taking ownership of the problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While driving 65 mph, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician placed silicone and seal around the bumper and holes and reprogrammed the hvac. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Exhaust is entering the passenger compartment through the front and rear air conditioning vents when the engine is accelerated to 3500 rpm or above. I noticed this condition while driving around town,when passing another car or accelerating to enter the freeway, but the problem was really evident on a recent driving vacation from kansas city to seattle wa. We went through several mountainous states and it was terrible, the car was constantly accelerating above 3500 rpm to maintain speed on up hill grades,the car constantly reeked of exhaust. We had to roll the windows down to keep it aired out. I took the car to my Ford dealer when I returned from the trip,they said there is no problem. I am not going to argue with Ford over this,I have purchased a carbon monoxide meter which I keep in the car and have recorded carbon monoxide in the cabin as high as 15 ppm during acceleration. This car needs to be recalled,I have read that I am not alone,this problem exists on Ford Explorers manufactured from 2011 - 2015. Why ?.

Exhaust odor noticed inside 2013 Explorer. The fumes have caused headaches,nausea, and fatigue. These incidents have occurred during acceleration and sustained highway speeds. The exhaust smell is noticed throughout inside the vehicle, from the driver to the passengers in second and third row (my kids). This is a repeatable incident.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at various speeds, there was an odor of exhaust/carbon monoxide emitted through the vent of the vehicle, causing the driver to become drowsy while driving. The contact stated that the exhaust odor remained permanently in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autonation Ford dealer, located on 1227 gulf freeway, houston, TX 77034 where it was diagnosed that the exhaust system needed to be refill. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The contact called the manufacturer where it was informed that the warranty did not cover the repair and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 48,126.

The smell of exhaust fills the vehicle sometimes when it is in motion.

In December 2014, several patrol officers from the yarmouth police department reported the odor of exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment of a 2013 Ford Explorer interceptor SUV they had been operating. While sitting stationary with the engine idling, the officers detected the odor of exhaust leaking into the passenger compartment of this vehicle. Upon further examination by our public works mechanic, multiple cracks were discovered in the welds connecting the exhaust pipes to the resonator. These cracks were allowing exhaust fumes to leak directly into the passenger compartment while the vehicle was sitting stationary. For safety reasons, the vehicle was immediately removed from the fleet until the exhaust system was replaced. The replacement exhaust eliminated the exhaust leakage problem. A second Ford SUV owned by the yarmouth police department and purchased at the same time as the one mentioned above was also pulled from the fleet and inspected for exhaust cracks. This SUV, which has just over 55,000 miles on it, was also found to have a crack in the weld separating the exhaust and resonator. Ford motor company provided a new exhaust for this vehicle under the manufacturer?s warranty.

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.

There is a foul smell in the vehicle, maybe burning plastic on the vehicle or exhaust. The fumes gets inside the vehicle that can make it unbearable when you have the ac on. You can not stay in the car. The ac has to be turn off and all windows open in order to continue driving. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership for service, last year. The service representative informed me that it was a plastic bag that got stuck in the exhaust. Once its burned off the smell will be gone. However. It does not seem to be the case. The foul smell is getting worse that its unbearable to stay in the vehicle with the ac on.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, there was a odor of exhaust fumes coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

I have had my car back to Ford because when you accelerate the smell of exhaust comes back into the car. The last time I had it there they said this is the last way that Ford will allow them to fix, well it did not fix it. My granddaughter gets deathly sick with projectile vomitting when she rides in my car. I have made the comment to the service manager that if I put a parakeet in my car it would die, I get no reply. When I drive my car I try not to accelerate to much(haha). My mother does not like to ride in my car she is elderly and she does not need to be smelling that. I have driven Ford Explorers forever and this is the first time I have ever had problems with a car like this. Ford does not take me serious about this matter and when my kids come to town we can't drive my car cause of my granddaughter getting so sick, I don't want to harm her or anyone else.

My vehicle is now at aprox 38,000 miles and this happens frequently upon hard accelerations and steep inclines, the smell of sulfer, rotten egg smell, or hard boiled egg smell (exhaust) this happens even when the a/c is running on recirculate. I purchased this vehicle new and am the original owner.

During stop and go conditions the vehicle exhaust fumes with enter the cabin of the vehicle and being to make the occupants feel ill. Brought this issue to a Ford service dealer, which confirmed this was exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. There has not been a solution from the manufacturer yet.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was on an incline with the accelerator pedal depressed, the odor of carbon monoxide entered through the cabin without warning. While the air conditioner was in recirculation mode, the contact attempted to accelerate past other vehicles and the abnormal odor was noticed. The dealer (ed shults Ford-Lincoln, 2258 washington st, jamestown, NY, 14701 716-484-0121) was contacted four years ago (one year after purchasing the vehicle) in reference to the abnormal odor. The contact was informed that there was no open recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer police intercept. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an abnormal exhaust odor after extended operation. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Exhaust fumes in cabin when accelerated.

The contact owns 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that when accelerating, exhaust fumes emitted inside the vehicle. The failure recurred every time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air extractors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.

When accelerating, with engine rpms rising above 3500 rpm exhaust fumes begin to enter the cabin through the ac ducts. Odor is present regardless of ventilation mode (recirculation or fresh-air). All attempts at repair, including official TSB bulletin published by the Ford motor company (TSB 12-12-4) and inspection by field service engineer, by Ford dealership service center personnel have failed. Here is a part of a response from Ford to my service technician on 10/10/2013 this concern is currently under investigation. When a resolution is available, the dealer will be notified with a TSB, ssm, fsa, or broadcast message. " I think this problem exists in every Ford Explorer manufactured since 2011 to present but consumers either don¿t know it is happening or they don¿t know to take it to Ford. Others with the same complaint on this website: 2011-10545178, 10537052, 10485394, 2012- 10466807, 10458341, 2013 - 10548667, 10547404, 10545106, 10534074, 10531802, 10522939, 10511749, 10503135, 10497684, 10493493, 10472937, 2014 ¿ 10536610 (so far). One case (10521718) even had to be taken to the hospital because of the carbon monoxide. Page 206 of my owners manual states ¿warning: if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. ¿� Ford won¿t do the right thing and buy this vehicle back from me and because I bought the car certified preowned from Ford, when it was only 6 months old and 16000 miles, I can¿t lemon law the vehicle in FL. I have a dead vehicle that I can't drive because I won't risk mine or my family's health, so I'm at my wits end.

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer sport with approximately 8500 miles. The interior cabin often fills with exhaust fumes. Many occurrence over several months whether ac running with fresh or recirculating air. I called the dealer and they were unaware of any issues with this problem. Of course I will take the vehicle to dealer but based on other complaints, I have reviewed I don't expect much will be done unless Ford motor CO takes a deeper look to resolve the problem.

When I accelerate fast, the exhaust enters the vehicle from the ac unit. My car was in 3 times before the prescribed technical service bulletin (12-12-4) was performed, which by the way does not fix the issue. Cant even imagine hooking up our boat to this vehicle as it will probably kill us with carbon monoxide poisioning. My 10 year old son has had bronchitis 4 times since we have had this vehicle. . Hmmm possibly related!! it is only a matter of time before a child that is strapped into his seat dies of c. M. Poisoining! the smell is extremely worse in the back seat, nevermind sitting in the 3rd row! you would probably die a silent death rather quickly!! and the worst part of all. . . Ford's ceo mr. Mullaly and Ford as a whole is very aware of this issue.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal carbon monoxide odor inside the vehicle while using the air conditioner. The odor was also present when the contact accelerated to pass other vehicles or while driving high speeds. In June of 2013, the vehicle was taken to leif johnson Ford (501 e koenig ln, austin, TX 78751) where they verified the proper seal of sealed mechanic joints. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer in August of 2013 due to the odor. The dealer checked the moulding, adhesive grill, inlet valve, assembly auto drain, under coat, and performed TSB 121204 where they replaced the CO-seams and installed both new vents. In September of 2013, the contact took the vehicle to a second dealer (covert Ford Lincoln, 11514 research blvd, austin, TX, 78758,) in reference to the carbon monoxide odor due to acceleration. The dealer checked the cabin air filter and exhaust for leaks/damage, along with regular routine maintenance; however, no diagnosis was provided. The contact sent a letter to the second dealer in October of 2013 about the odor in reference to findings from the internet. The contact asked the dealer to compare the failures and inform her of Ford's outcome. The contact took the vehicle to tow other mechanics where the exhaust was adjusted; however, the remedy failed. The failure continued throughout the years and the Ford dealers could not provide a solution through June of 2015. The contact stopped attempting to repair the vehicle due to frustration, time, and money. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.

Under heavy acceleration exhaust fumes enter the cabin. This is well documented on the Ford Explorer forums. . Read more...

The vehicles ac system floods the interior cabin with an overwhelming exhaust smell during hard acceleration or anytime the engine exceeds 3500 rpm as in climbing a mountain road etc. Dealer has performed Ford technical bulletin however the problem was not fixed. Ford told me they are aware of the problem and to "check back" in a couple of months to see if the engineers have found a fix.

Exhaust fumes in cabin - since we have been without the Explorer for three months (it has been in the shop getting an updated turbo), my wife has not had any unexplained headaches after spending all day running errands in the Explorer.