Issue ID | 1404884 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11021048 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 10/07/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Suffering from an exhaust smell that enters the vehicle whenever it is under hard acceleration or under load, such as driving up a hill. Multiple attempts have been made to find the cause of the issue by the dealership it was purchased from with no resolution. Enters the cabin worse with the rear air turned on, even after the fixes were done to seal the car by the dealer. Noticeable when exiting the vehicle, the smell is all around the outside for a few seconds after stopping. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D88FGXXXXXX |
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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