Six problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2014 Explorer.
Cracked exhaust manifold. Car has 75k miles. $1300 repair bill for new manifold and attached sensors.
We have experienced a clicking noise on our car over the last couple of weeks and my wife has been complaining of headaches and fatigue during the same time as well. We took the car into the shop and it has been identified as a crack exhaust manifold which would cost us $1,100 to fix. I researched and saw this 1. 3million reports of the samething. I called Ford and they refused to help with the repairs as there is no recall on this issue. I am not sure how you don't recall a very known issue that I now see personally causes health issues that could be fatal - plus you get with a cost that they are aware of. Not good business and very dangerous - it is sad it may take a fatal accident before Ford recalls this.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact took the vehicle to rowe Ford auburn (699 center st, auburn, me 04210) for routine maintenance and was informed that the exhaust manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. The VIN was unavailable.
This is a follow up to NHTSA id 11019920 filed 8/26/17. Exhaust odor, smells like sulfur, strong, pungent, coming through dahs board vents during sustained acceleration and shortly after. The problem is repeatable every time: put vent system in recirculation mode, sustained acceleration over 3,000 rpm, wait 5 seconds, strong sulfur odor comes through dash board vents. I am now experiencing headaches on a consistent basis as I have been driving the vehicle more often for commuting since purchasing it in March 2017 with 25k miles. I am seeing a doctor and am building a case for more severe headaches with increased driving in my Explorer. Today, I decided to look under the vehicle - I am including photos of the exhaust manifold which shows a crack near the pipe-to-flange connection. And, no, my vehicle is not a police cruiser and it does not have aftermarket parts installed. How many more complaints do you need? TSB 14-0130 is Ford's cheap attempt to hide a very serious problem and avoid a costly recall of over 1 million vehicles. The evidence continues to mount, injuries have occurred, countless Explorer owners have expended much resources in filing complaints, and Ford says, "these vehicles are safe. We have not found a safety issue here". Ford has issued tsbs which do not address the problem. Their latest insult to offer to "inspect and repair" rear lift gates and drain valves, and reprogram the air circulation system is laughable, nothing more than a distraction to hide the real problem. Ford should put every Explorer on a lift and inspect the exhaust manifolds, and do extensive testing of the vacuum system that is connected to the air circulation system. Nhtsa: why is it taking you so long to address this problem? does someone need to die before you or Ford take this matter seriously? you have the evidence you need to force a recall, now!.
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer with 89k miles. I recently brought it to the dealer for an the smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The smell comes at higher speeds (above 50 mph) and when the vehicle comes to a full stop. The vehicle must be at full operating temperature before you can smell the exhaust fumes. Currently the solution I received from the dealer is to replace the muffler and the dual air extractor.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. While driving 35 mph, an exhaust odor emitted into the vehicle through the front and rear air vents during acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the muffler was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the instrument panel failed to illuminate while driving 20 mph. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and the gear shifter seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove home. Once the contact arrived at home, the vehicle lost power, the alarm and horn sounded, and the tailgate opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the gear shifter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 24,191.