NHTSA Complaint #11021048 — 2015 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11021048
Vehicle 2015 FORD EXPLORER
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 24,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

SUFFERING FROM AN EXHAUST SMELL THAT ENTERS THE VEHICLE WHENEVER IT IS UNDER HARD ACCELERATION OR UNDER LOAD, SUCH AS DRIVING UP A HILL. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE BY THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM WITH NO RESOLUTION. ENTERS THE CABIN WORSE WITH THE REAR AIR TURNED ON, EVEN AFTER THE FIXES WERE DONE TO SEAL THE CAR BY THE DEALER. NOTICEABLE WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE SMELL IS ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER STOPPING.

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