Issue ID | 1079715 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10605403 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 02/06/14 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upon consistent moderate to heavy throttle, the cabin fills with fumes/odor which smells like a mix of exhaust and burning/smoldering plastic or epoxy. It is strong, easily repeatable and happens all the time while traveling up long consistent grades etc. Does not happen in easy city driving, merging onto an express way, it happens nearly 100% of the time. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EMERYVILLE, CA |
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 |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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