Issue ID | 1502139 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11133205 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/10/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Total mileage 24326, brought to dealer for oil change and suspected exhaust smell in cabin. Mechanic's answer to smell "the smell is the ptu coming apart inside. The oil is black and there is metal filings on the plug. Transfer case needs replacement." dealership service advisor says this is very common, "... Have done over a hundered...". Was caught only because smell was mentioned. Scheduled inspection/oil change of transfer case not required for another 6000 miles. Vehicle has never towed anything and is not used off-road. Vehicle at dealer having transfer case replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24326 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8F87EGXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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