2015 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 94 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ford Explorer, 5% of its 1,791 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 29,000. There is no related recall on file, though one crash and 11 injuries are noted in this category.
- Fuel System complaints
- 94
- 5% of 1,791
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 29,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a rotten-egg or sulphur smell entering the cabin during and after acceleration, often described as continuous and requiring windows to be opened.
- A chemical or exhaust-like odor is reported entering the vehicle at highway speeds, sometimes triggering headaches or nausea in occupants.
- Several owners state dealers told them the smell was normal or would burn off, and that repeat visits did not resolve the odor.
- Some owners report the odor persisted even after dealers performed a technical bulletin-based fix on the exhaust system.
- One complaint describes a cracked fuel line, which the owner was told may have resulted from road debris.
When 2015 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2015, latest Nov 18, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA lists 94 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Explorer, which is 5% of its 1,791 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Explorer fuel system?
- No. According to the data on file, there are no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Explorer.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Explorer is 29,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 11 injuries associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Explorer, and no fires reported.
- How does the 2015 Explorer compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2015 Explorer's 94 complaints (5% share) is close to the 2016 model's 112 complaints (5% share), while the 2022 model shows a higher 13% share despite fewer total complaints.