Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2014 Ford Explorer - part 1

My vehicle gradually started getting louder and at the same time we started to notice exhaust fume smell in the vehicle. I had taken it to the dealership and and a different mechanic for a confirmation. They both explained the exhaust is coming apart at the seam. Not due to rust. Just the exhaust on both sides are doing the same thing. Since the first visit with them, I had taken it back again when we noticed it even more and it just keeps getting worse. It'll eventually come off and continue to allow fumes in the car until replaced. I called Ford and they said they did have a customer satisfaction program to replace it, but it was only for police cars and it expired anyway. I explained this is a huge concern for the fact we inhale the fumes in the car and that it can just come apart at any moment, driving. No help at all from Ford.

We purchased a 2014 Ford Explorer police utility from the raleigh surplus in the summer of 2021. We also had another vehicle,  so rarely drove this Explorer until last summer 2022 when we had to sell one vehicle,  therefore putting us driving the Explorer only. I had a failed surgery and was no longer able to drive,  so that was another reason the Explorer didn't get driven much the first year. Since last summer my husband has been very sick and in and out of doctors and pulmonary specialist. We have tried to figure out what happened all of a sudden.   after talking with his pulmonary specialist and her doing numerous blood work,  we came to the conclusion it must be the Ford Explorer causing him sickness.   he has been put on nighttime oxygen and has lost a great deal of weight, and become very sick with shortness of breath and now with neurological issues. His recent blood work revealed carbon monoxide levels of 11. 8 %. After a recent weekend admission to the hospital,  the pulmonary doctor orders were to get rid of this Explorer.   we need a vehicle to drive,  because this is our only way of transportation.   I called corporate and got a case number of cas-41523358 and was told to call a Ford dealership and get the vehicle there ASAP. I called alex at 919-366-8000 leith Ford, the closest dealership and he said I need to get in touch with wford@Ford. Com . I did 2 weeks ago and he is ignoring me. I also get nausea and dizziness and headaches in the vehicle. My daughter drove it one night and became sick as well. Most of all my husband is still very sick from this vehicle. He almost fell asleep at the wheel! luckily I was there to alert him! he never ever falls asleep at the wheel!.

There is an odor leaking into the car from either the engine or the exhaust . I've noticed it multiple times over the last few days and we have to put the windows down to not feel sick when we breathe. It happens whether I am driving or stopped at a light. I also started feeling tired while driving and almost fell asleep at the wheel in the middle of the day. I have now stopped using the vehicle. Something is very wrong.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

All recommended repairs have been completed on the Ford Explorer and exhaust fumes are still present in the cabin.

Exhaust started coming into rear of vehicle. We were able to smell it when the car was stopped or moving slowly. People in the backseat could smell it before those in the front could.

We brought the vehicle to the dealer around with about 10,000 miles on may 2018 stating we smelled exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. They put some type of rubber plugs in the lift gate rear hatch. This didn't cure the problem. Brought the vehicle back on August 21, 2018 with 13,800 miles and told them when we tried to enter a freeway while accelerating into traffic with the a/c on there is a very profound odor of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. They stated there was a TSB issued for this vehicle back in 2016 for this issue. But unfortunately even though the car only has 13,800 miles on it now, it is over the 3 year warranty period and the extended warranty we purchased from them for 50,000 or five years won't cover it either. Dealer wants to charge us 1,100 for the repairs. Which should have been covered earlier if we were told back in 2016 there was a TSB for this problem while it was still under warranty. This car may be five years old but it only had 10,000 miles when it was brought in the first time. Car is just about brand new and they want us to pay for repairs on a new vehicle that has a defective exhaust system.

Exhaust smell/fumes were noticed twice on a 3 hour trip. Passengers in the vehicle felt nauseated and had headaches that were not present before the trip and were relieved after exiting the vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal exhaust odor. The failure occurred without warning. Henrtrich Ford Lincoln (1427 bay rd, milford, DE) was contacted, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two other occasions where a co2 service campaign was performed and the cabin air filter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the SUV. Every time the accelerator is pressed for a acceleration that is fast a strong exhaust smell is noticed in the cabin of the SUV. This is the same smell that comes from the exhaust pipes.

Exhaust fumes in cabin when accelerating at higher speeds, especially when entering interstate and passing cars at higher speeds.

When I accelerate up hill or to pass anyone the exhaust smell comes through my air conditioner. It smells like rotten eggs. When I first got the car I called the dealer and they told me it was just because the car was new and not to worry about it. But it makes me sick and dizzy sometimes while driving.

Exhaust odor enters the cabin when under high acceleration when merging onto a freeway or under sustained, high rpm (above approximately 3,000 rpm) when traveling in mountainous freeways with sustained, uphill grade. I have noticed this occurrence more than six times since I purchased the vehicle 5 months ago (at the end of March 2017 with 25,000 miles). The odor smells like sulfur and fills the cabin to the extent that persons sitting in the rear seats can smell the odor. The air conditioning system is usually on and in recirculation mode. Currently, the vehicle has 30,000 miles (August 26, 2017), has never been in an accident, and is in excellent condition (except for the exhaust odor!) and has no mechanical modifications.

Vehicle under hard acceleration and the air is on recirculate, the cabin fills up with exhaust.

When accelerating, a strong odor comes from the air vents. The odor lingers and smells very strong, I believe this may be exhaust fumes, as it only happens during acceleration.

Exhaust leak into vehicle.

There is an exhaust smell of rotten eggs, burnt rubber, and sulfur that protrudes from the air vents into the cabin of the vehicle upon acceleration and a smaller amount of exhaust protrusion upon idle. Both city and highway driving are affected. The exhaust smell has caused some passenger nausea.

When the vehicle is running the exhaust can be smelled inside the cabin. This happens to a noticeable level when the vehicle is excelerated at a faster pace by pressing the gas pedal quickly to excelerate quickly. This has occurred multiple times and can be reproduced by fast exceleration.

Carbon minoxide entering the cabin. Exhaust fumes are entering the cabin.

Exhaust fumes odor while driving is causing nausea and headaches to me and my wife making it unbearable and unsafe to drive. It started out only when we would turn on a/c but now its all the time.

Exhaust fumes in interior.

Smell of exhaust fumes present in the cabin. All passengers complain of headaches, dizzyness, nausea, and lethargy. This occurs after driving with the windows up. Second owner of vehicle. Problem has existed since at least June 7th.

Exhaust fumes enter the vehicle when car accelerates. Happens more with harder acceleration. It happens regularly and.

When quickly accelerating to highway speeds there is an burning/exhaust smell in the cabin. Does not matter if the a/c is on of off or whether its on outside air or recirculation.

We are getting exhaust fumes coming thru ac ducts while driving.

Strong smell of exhaust fumes inside passenger compartment.

Experiencing strong exhaust fumes inside cabin when running heat or ac. The smell is more prominent when vehicle is sitting stationary with engine running.

Exhaust fumes leaking into cabin causing family to breathe in fumes. It has happened since we bought the car new. If the vehicle ac is in recirculating mode and you accelerate, fumes fill the cabin for a short period of time. We always have to roll down the windows to let the fumes out. It happens essentially every time you drive the car . I called Ford dealer and they said that there are no complaints they have seen. Causes headaches and nausea.

Experiencing exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment.

Exhaust smell inside cabin. I notice a bad exhaust odor in the cabin if I accelerate over 3,000 rpm.

My Ford Explorer has a bad exhaust odor in the cabin when hard accelerating and on cold morning even at idle it is impossible to notice the smell and it lingers in the cabin in tell you open a window. I can smell it anytime I get on the high way but there are times when I can smell a chemical type smell when stopped a lights.

Exhaust smell in cabin while hvac on and windows up. This is most noticeable while accelerating and after coming to a stop.

Anytime the Ford Explorer goes over 3000 rpms there's a strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the car. Paid to look at out of pocket at the dealership and was told the problem could not be reproduced.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven on several occasions, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed with the rpm's above 3500. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

I purchased my used 2014 Ford Explorer sport in January 2017. It is in excellent condition, however I have discovered that my vehicle emits a sulphur "rotten egg" smell when I accelerate to a high speeds. After researching this issue, I found that it is a common problem with Ford Explorers between years 2013-2017 and may be an exhaust issue. I have a warranty on my vehicle, but noticed this is not covered part as part of my warranty package and there is currently not a Ford recall on this issue. This is unsafe and a problem for many owners like me. I do not feel sick when I drive my car, but having exhaust chemicals in the air when I drive can pose a serious threat after repeated exposure and could potentially cause serious health problems for me and other passengers. It is an issue that is clearly obvious when you accelerate and needs to fixed by the Ford manufacturer.