NHTSA Complaint #11013633 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11013633
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 7, 2017
Date Filed	August 8, 2017
Mileage	46,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

EXHAUST FUMES ENTER CABIN DURING HARD ACCELERATION. CONDITION HAS EXISTED SINCE NEW IN MAY OF 2011. A/C ON OR OFF, RECIRCULATION ON OR OFF. REQUIRES ROLLING DOWN WINDOWS TO REMOVE FUMES. CONDITION CAN BE DUPLICATED AT ANY TIME.

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