Issue ID | 1371360 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10978838 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 03/04/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford explorer. While driving the vehicle on several occasions, there was a strong odor of exhaust fumes in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was more prevalent when the air conditioner was in use. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an exhaust leak emitting from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not repaired. A child in the vehicle had to be rushed to the emergency room to seek medical treatment for nausea and migraines due to the exhaust fumes. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CANYON COUNTRY, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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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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