Issue ID | 1317578 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10906115 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/12/14 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When under load (i. E. Climbing hill) or fast acceleration (passing a vehicle) there is a strong odor of exhaust in the passenger cabin. The odor is coming from the air vents throughout the vehicle. Windows must be opened to get rid of the smell. This occurs primarily when air conditioner is on, but has also happened when ac off. Vehicle was returned to dealer for this problem and tsb-14-0130 performed, however, problem still occurs although less frequently and odor not as strong. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LINDEN, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7D87FGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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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