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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,713 miles

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2016 Ford Explorer exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2016 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 082019

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 28,139 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received a customer satisfaction program notice (19N05) for the air conditioning reprogramming, drain plugs, and rear bumper. In addition, the contact took the vehicle to john kennedy Ford of conshohocken (located at 1023, 1403 ridge pike, conshohocken, pa 19428, (610) 279-1700) due to an exhaust odor in the vehicle. The odor caused dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle, but was unable to detect an exhaust odor. However, the dealer made unknown repairs and the vehicle passed the emissions test. When the contact retrieved the vehicle on August 8, 2019, there was a strong exhaust odor coming through the vents. The contact tested the vehicle with his own carbon monoxide detector, which alerted him within two to three minutes. The contact called L.B. smith Ford-Lincoln (1100 market St, lemoyne, pa 17043, (717) 761-6700) and scheduled an appointment. The dealer stated that they would have to repair the vehicle per technical service bulletin: 17-0044. The dealer finally agreed to replace the ptu under warranty and cover the repair cost. The contact called the manufacturer and was provided case number: Zas-22339312-Z6X9V3. The approximate failure mileage was 28,139. I do have video of our kiddie brand co detector alerting in the vehicle but the file is too large to send.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #2

May 122019

Explorer

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact took the vehicle to star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (5101 S 1st St, abilene, tx 79605, (325) 698-2222) to have the vla emission computer update completed. After a few days, the vehicle began to exhibit a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly, especially while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was affected by the vla emission update. After the update, the vehicle tended to overheat and the fuel gauge did not accurately display the correct reading. The vehicle was taken to star Dodge a third time where it was diagnosed that the egr was throwing coolant into the turbo. The contact reached out to the manufacturer and was proivdecase number: 407224. The dealer stated that the case would be closed because they could not remedy the failure. Prior to updating the vla, the contact was informed by the eco system hotline that the vehicle would not be affected. The failure mileage was 51,000.

- Ludder, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 012018

Explorer

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact stated that the failure occurred every day since the vehicle was purchased two years ago. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (don chalmers Ford, 2500 rio rancho boulevard SE, rio rancho, nm 87124) several times, but the failure was not able to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

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