2014 Ford Explorer exhaust system problems
23 complaints about exhaust system have been filed for the 2014 Ford Explorer, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When exhaust system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 exhaust system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 27,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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. Consumer also stated exhaust was leaking fumes into cargo area, which caused headaches and light headiness. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 35 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal scent inside the vehicle from the exhaust. The engine rpms reached 3,500. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. During the first repair, the entire seal on the rear hatch door and drain was repaired. During the second repair, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated he now suffers from headaches contributed from fumes inhaled. The manufacturer was not notified.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer
- Steering 500 complaints
- Body & structure 277 complaints
- Engine 252 complaints
- Suspension 103 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Fuel system 72 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 53 complaints