NHTSA Complaint #11422077 — 2018 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11422077
Vehicle 2018 FORD EXPLORER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

On June 18, 2021 while driving we noticed a particular smell inside the vehicle while driving and stationary. When we exited the vehicle the smell was exact same smell as the exhaust coming from the car. All doors were closed to include rear hatch as it was 110 plus outside. We had the A/C on recirculating mode and wife complained of a headache and mentioned she had been getting headaches several times while in the vehicle and I too had a headache. I searched the web and came across the same in issue with this generation Explorer and people had stated the 2018 models had the same complaint but were not recalled. For the remainder of the trip we rolled windows down and used fresh air to clear to vehicle of the exhaust smell. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer as we have been driving another vehicle due to the safety risk of CO2 poisoning.

Related Complaints for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11713747 The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was idling at a traffic stop, the ve...
#11706887 - I have experienced a sudden loss of engine power and speed on 5 occasions. Very scary and dangerous to completely ...
#11706512 Leaking water pump that if isn’t repaired will cause catastrophic engine failure. Very expensive repair, $2800 becaus...
#11705214 I was driving on a freeway when the engine stopped without warning. The timing chain apparently; slipped and the pist...
#11701379 In November 2023, our SUV started to over heat and engine shut off. We noticed the coolant reservoir was bone dry. We...

Recent Complaints for the 2018 FORD EXPLORER

#11719757 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Entertainment system control. Power draws down and kills battery. Display locks into reverse camera, and I can't a...
#11719427 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fuel system evap leak just like the Safety Recall 18S35
#11718838 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engin...
#11718763 STRUCTURE See attached document for complaint. I am in receipt of your multiple Important Safety Recall notices/letter and am ...
#11718842 STRUCTURE The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTU...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report