Issue ID | 931034 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10466807 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 17/07/12 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When using the passing gear ,to pass a vehicle ,toxic exhaust fumes get sucked in the cabin ,took the vehicle to the ford dealer ,and was told that it has been happening to the ford explorer,and that ford motor company knows ,but does not know what is causing it ; this happens only when using the passing gear to pass another vehicle ,the fumes are so bad inside the cabin that the window has to be open to the let the fumes out . This a hazard and health issue . |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6991 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK7D80CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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