NHTSA Complaint #11011943 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11011943
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 1, 2014
Date Filed	August 1, 2017
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, LEVITTOWN FORD LLC 3195 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE PRESENT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT A LITIGATION WAS CURRENTLY PENDING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. UPDATED 11/13/17 *BF UPDATED 11/16/2017*JS

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