Seven problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2015 Explorer.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to damerow Ford (12325 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, (800) 732-8633) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Check engine light came on at 60,600 miles. Mechanic says it is a crankshaft/cam shaft correlation code. Timing chain needs to be replaced. Ford acknowledges it is an issue and they've made a ltr specific to the repair. However, there are no parts available to fix it and may not be available for one month or longer. Can't drive the car and can't ge5 it fixed. Vehicle is 5 months outside of warranty. Ford won't budge.
Check engine light came on. Took the car to conrad's. Scanned code and the result is engine timing chain needs to be replaced and possibly the engine. Have quotes from multiple service stations and each one said this engine has lots of problems.
Exhaust odor, carbon monoxide present in cabin. Check engine light.
No engine acceleration the truck failed to accelerate when entering highway CA 92 west bound. The truck maximum speed was 20-25 mph with the accelerator pedal fully extended. The check engine light came on flashing yellow and you could smell fuel. The truck was shaking and shuttering. The truck wouldn't not accelerate beyond 25 mph onto to the highway. I believe the problem lies with the eco boost system.
3. 5l ecoboost, 24k miles. Upon attempted acceleration, engine does not produce full power. Engine lags significantly then surges in both rpm and acceleration. Issues has persisted for approximately 3k miles. Issue occurs during all environmental conditions. Check engine light has not come on. No codes have been found. Vehicle has been examined by hudson Ford in wisconsin. No resolution provided, issue continues to exhibit itself.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle while the air condition was in operation. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, after several months the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that no further assistance would be offered. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.