NHTSA Complaint #10967501 — 2012 FORD EXPLORER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10967501
Vehicle	2012 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 3, 2017
Date Filed	March 21, 2017
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

FUEL AND EXHAUST FUMES OR SMELL OF BURNING OIL. PROBLEMS WITH TURBO.

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