Issue ID | 1218596 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10762966 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/08/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Exhaust gases enter the cabin when accelerating - smells like rotten eggs - to test theory placed house hold co2 alarm in vehicle cabin and drove up interstate - exceeding 3500rpm for 2-3 seconds - co2 alarm went off to indicate co2 present inside of cabin - conditions were - all windows closed all doors closed - air conditioner running. Dealer states no reported occurrences of this from other explorer owners, said it could be a faulty co2 alarm - went to home depot - purchased new co2 alarm - tested in vehicle with windwos and doors closed - new co2 alarm also alerts to carbon monoxide (high levels). - co2 is 100% entering closed cabin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROCKVILLE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8D80CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 62 |
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