Issue ID | 1296066 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10882655 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/07/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When my 2015 ford explorer is under heavy acceleration such as towing or passsing, i can smell a very strong odor of sulpher or convertor fumes in the cabin. It is worse with the fresh air vent and is less with the recirculation. The rear a/c is off and i have 4400 miles on the vehicle. I called my local ford dealer and they have no past complaints of this nature and do not know what it may be. I also had a problem when i was making the high acceleration to duplicate the problem and noticed the steering wheel jerking under torque. I drive front wheel drive police vehicles for a living and never had this happen where you better be hanging on with both hands. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTER, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7F81FGXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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