Issue ID | 1244991 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10809375 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 21/07/15 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I noticed an exhaust smell coming from the vehicle when accelerating to enter traffic. At first i thought it was just new car smell, but this smell of exhaust fumes has continued since we purchased the car new in july 2015. I get my first vehicle check in january 2016 and now i'm concerned. Updated 08/10/16.*jb the consumer requested a response on how many complaints there are concerning exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle. Updated 03/27/2017 *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7D82FGXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/15 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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