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Issues with Ford Explorer ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING by Years

The Ford Explorer had plenty of problems with various aspects of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING as 334 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around ENGINE. Models of 2006, 2002, 1999 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Browse Ford Explorer ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems by years

2018 5 2017 13 2016 36 2015 34 2014 40 2013 40 2012 12 2011 13 2010 3 2009 1 2008 4 2007 10 2006 164 2005 29 2004 71 2003 69 2002 164 2001 40 2000 89 1999 101

Do Ford Explorer models have ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems?

Below you may see the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING components and the number of complaints they received.

ENGINE 173 EXHAUST SYSTEM 139 GASOLINE 113 COOLING SYSTEM 95 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 24 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 18 EMISSION CONTROL 18 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 14 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 14 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 6 FAN 2 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2 CRANKCASE (PCV) 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 DIESEL 1

Worst Ford Explorer Problems

GASOLINE
2001 Ford Explorer December 9, 2001 Victims: 1

While driving 45mph, hit a deer and airbags deployed, but did not inflate. vehicle had frontal impact. *ak consumers head hit the steering wheel in...

GASOLINE
2002 Ford Explorer Victims: 1

While driving 30 mph and without warning a head on collision occurred which resulted in a fire.*ak *yh

ENGINE
2001 Ford Explorer December 4, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 62500 miles

After having my 2001 lmtd edition explorer parked for over 45 minutes, the vehicle caught on fire and was consumed. it was a total loss, melted down t...

Recently reported ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems on Ford Explorer

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2015 Ford Explorer

I am a new ford owner. i bought my used ford explorer (vin# [xxx]) on 12/26/17. right now i am worried about my ford explorer. my entire family ( my 2 kids, my wife and myself ) has been getting nauseous and dizziness last couple weeks. i installed a monoxide of carbon detector in the car and it doesn't stop going off, it buzzes every 60 seconds. obviously, there is something wrong with the car. i had tried many times to schedule a service for my car online and over the phone but ford dealers are not cooperating. thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2015 Ford Explorer

Very strong smell of gas inside of cabin while driving with heat on. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2016 Ford Explorer

Since early october 2016, i've had a near-constant exhaust smell, similar to what natural gas or sulfur smells like, in the cabin of my vehicle that is resulting in headaches (literally) for my entire family. dealership has made multiple attempts to repair and has been unsuccessful. the exhaust fumes are coming into the cabin when the engine is started and vehicle is parked or moving. in my online research, i've found that ford is under investigation by nhtsa for this issue for 2010-15 models, but i believe my 2016 model is affected as well. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 Ford Explorer

Always got tired when i drove the vehicle. i never felt completely alert when i drove it. i wouldn't take my grandchild anywhere with me in that vehicle because i didn't feel comfortable or safe driving in it with others. one day i got really light headed and the next thing i knew is i wrecked the vehicle into the side of an over pass wall at 35 mph. i no longer have the vehicle, but i never knew why it happened. did the vehicle have a cabin monoxide leak? when i had the accident i was so out of it that i thought a car was beside me or something. all i know is i never felt safe driving it with the way it made me feel...updated 12/13/17 *bf *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 Ford Explorer

My ford explorer 2011 omits a foul odor(smells like rotten egg)when you turn on the ac while driving, the steering column feels loose and has a strong wind noise while driving. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 Ford Explorer

Strong exhaust smell in the cabin of the vehicle making driver and any passengers feel sick. worse when middle and back seats are up, less if seats are folded down. happens immediately when care is started and continues when driving. *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2016 Ford Explorer

2016 ford explorer. consumer writes in regards to vehicle complete loss of power, airbag, check engine and powertrain warning lights illuminated at various times and accelerator malfunction. *smd the consumer stated while driving on a main road, he heard a loud thud accompanied by an immediate and complete loss of power. the engine was still running, but the vehicle quickly lost speed and the accelerator was not functioning. it seemed as though the engine was idling. the consumer was able to maneuver the vehicle safely out of traffic and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer, the throttle body needed to be replaced. also, there was a recurring electrical issue that he experienced in january 2016 with the first month of delivery. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service on two separate occasions due to dead batteries. *jb

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2014 Ford Explorer

I may have already complained, but this can update that. when pulling a long grade and the vehicle has downshifted,3500 or more rpm and about 65 mph under load, i smell sulfur in the cabin. it seems to be worse when the covers for my moon roof and sun roof are retracted. it has been in to a dealer 4 times now, so i have lost a month of use. the last return was on friday 1 july. i have not had a chance to take it to a local mountain that makes it smell. ford keeps working on the back end, the exhaust there has almost no smell. i told the dealer the sulfur smell comes form exhaust that is escaping from the engine up to the back of the catalytic converters. there are two turbos on this vehicle and i believe two separate exhaust paths. somewhere up front there is a leak that stinks. thank you *tr

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 Ford Explorer

Tl* 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. ..updated 10/13/16 *bf updated 10/18/16.*jb

The ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 Ford Explorer

2000 ford explorer. consumer writes in regards to recall states engine running without ignition key could start a fire. consumer states thought dealership repaired recall problems. vehicle exploded seven minutes after consumer exists vehicle. *smd