Issue ID | 1229513 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10782265 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/10/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Nasty exhaust smell entering the cabin when merging on the interstate, driving up a long hill, or passing vehicles. This occurs when having to accelerate quickly -- high rpms for extended periods. Smell appears to come from back to front and is difficult to get rid of. At first i thought it may be other vehicle's exhaust entering the cabin, however, after driving long periods in areas with no other vehicles around the exhaust stench continues. Noted metallic taste in mouth after smelling odor vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8GT1EGXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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