Bring me any 2011-2013 Explorer and I can reproduce this problem.
I am considering getting a new Explorer in the next few weeks but this issue is raising doubts........I have heard that the same issue exists in the Edge as well which I am considering as an alternate vehicle choice....ugh!
As I am in the process of purchase a 2013 explorer I went to safecar.gov and I have only found one complaint on this issue. So it might not be as bad as reported here.
Hi IronPyro and Express,
Ford engineers are aware of this issue and are diligently working on a resolution. I'm a bit biased, of course, but I hope you both decide to become members of the Ford family!
If you have any questions or concerns, you should feel free to contact me via PM.
Thanks!
Crystal
Thanks....however there seems to be a large percentage of those here who are having this problem.Welcome to the Forum IronPyro.:wavey:
Your concern is understandable. Don't forget that the members here make up only a very small percentage of the owners of Explorers
Thanks....however there seems to be a large percentage of those here who are having this problem.
Thanks....however there seems to be a large percentage of those here who are having this problem.
The Pathfinder is another newly designed vehicle subject to first years issues. The Highlander is the only proven one of the two. I liked my Highlanders but not as much as my Explorer.If I were to do it over, I would not buy any Explorer, especially the 2013 I own. I would look at the new Pathfinder or the Highlander
I had 3 Highlanders, the last being an '09 Limited. I had 2 1/2 years to go on the lease when I decided to go with the Explorer and a friend took over the lease. Having had my Explorer now for 21 months, I wouldn't hesitate to do it all over again.I am purchasing a 2013 and getting rid of my highlander I have had the most recalls on it than any car I have owned . As for the odor issue I agree with Peter this seems to be a limited amount of cause . If I also had this concern and it was as bad as it seems I would also file a complant with the governing agency where you live or safecar.gov instead of putting down all explorers as some do not have any problem at all. Ther are 3 in my neiborhood that do not have any problems at all 1 person commutes to Orlando 2 time a week 400 mi trip no problem
Bring me any 2011-2013 Explorer and I can reproduce this problem.
HughCares, Ford reps have stated that it is a design problem, not a defective part problem. Guess what, that means all of the vehicles have the problem, until they change the design.
I have a Toyota Venza now........recall after recall after recall....I did look into the Highlander but it was just not comfortable for me in the driver seat.If I were to do it over, I would not buy any Explorer, especially the 2013 I own. I would look at the Highlander
I have a 2011 ltd and i have had a few the smell a few times but no big issue like people are making it seam here, i also had it on my 2008 cts ltd i also have it on my 330i, but some people just like to complain and mybe i that some people have passed a gas and blame the explorer ?