Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer

The contact owns 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the flexible pipes on the right and the left side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure customer satisfaction program: 21b35(right -hand catalytic converter and right hand and left- hand exhaust flexible pipe); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Nearly all loss of engine power while driving on on a highway. Ford states these are the necessary repairs. The mechanic supervisor verbally told me told me possible engine coolant in cylinders 2 and 3. I requested photos, however none have been provided. I have not approved repairs due to the costs. Total estimate for repairs is over $15000. 00 Ford ecoboost engines have had a lot of recalls, for these same issues on other model Ford engines except the 2. 3 liter 2020 Ford Explorer. (rapid coolant loss and leaking into the combustion chamber) causing the engine block to damaged. However, no recalls yet on the 2020 Ford Explorer. Cause replace longblock due to internal failure correction replace engine and all one time use parts estimate $ 11,534. 51 either pcm, harness or sensor bad heater circuit oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 correction replace O2 sensor broken exhaust pressure sensor correction replace sensor concern critical check engine light is on and running rough cause replace spark plugs and recheck correction replace spark plugs and recheck approved $ 605. 56 total estimate $ 15,863. 61 manufacturer recall issued recall 23s23 inoperative rear 360 degree camera with a blue screen imported from oxlo on 12/18/2024 06:52 approved no charge I have not authorized repairs due to the high costs, and lack of guarantee of repair. Plus I'm still making monthly payments for another 15 months. Ford has not acknowledged cylinder manufacturing defects to engine block on the 2020 Ford Explorer. I'm at a loss.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The dealer stated there were 2 cracks in the exhaust system, causing the exhaust to enter the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer also stated that both flex pipes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the exhaust flex pipe had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Also, while driving at various speeds the vehicle had randomly shut off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 24,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65-70 mph, the engine was running abnormally loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a bolt had loosened, leading to corrosion and a hole in the exhaust pipe. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was due to the elements, and that the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

There are many issues with this vehicle. The first issue is that water is coming inside of the vehicle and pooling up on the passenger side floor. The second issue is water inside the passenger taillight. The third issue is the allwheel drive sensor is malfunctioning. The fourth and last issue with the vehicle is that the converter is cracked on the driver's side and exhaust fumes are coming into the cabin and is making the passengers sick. This is after Ford had replaced the motor at 12,000 miles because cylinder two malfunctioned.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon rapid acceleration at various speeds, exhaust fumes from the tail pipes would enter the cabin of the vehicle. The contact also stated that after heavy rains, water filled the spare tire compartment located in the rear of the vehicle. One day while his wife was driving and coming to a complete stop, the water spilled out of the compartment and flooded the cabin floor the vehicle. Once the contact discovered where the water was located, he vacuumed up nearly four gallons of water out of the spare tire compartment. As a result of the internal water intrusion, there were several electrical failures. The forward collision warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel without any vehicles in near proximity. The contact also stated that his wife received multiple alerts on her phone through the Ford app that an intruder had attempted to open the tailgate however, each alert was a false alarm. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where the service manager agreed to have the vehicle thoroughly inspected. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.