Issue ID | 1486190 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115182 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/02/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Since the explorer was purchased new in 2014, we have experienced strong exhaust fumes in the cabin area after acceleration in excess of 3000 rpms. Over a year ago, during a routine service visit to a ford dealership, the technician advised us that ford was recommending a solution involving placing "patches" om the exhaust system. We agreed for the procedure to be done and after that did not experience the problem again until the last two months. If before accelerating, the vent and air conditioning system is completely shut off until acceleration is completed and approximately 5 miles have been traveled, the odor is not detected. We have described the reoccurrence of the problem to the local dealership and they have checked the patches and reported that they are still intact. They cannot offer any other solution and we fear that the fumes may be hazardous to our health, as we cannot always predict the need to accelerate. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DUNN, NC |
VIN pattern | 1FMSK7D87EGXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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