NHTSA Complaint #11001656 — 2015 FORD EXPLORER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (PORT LAVACA FORD LOCATED AT 1801 HIGHWAY 35 SOUTH, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979; (888) 813-2728) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-392-3673. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.