NHTSA Complaint #11024270 — 2016 FORD EXPLORER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT BECAME ILL FROM THE ABNORMAL ODOR AND VOMITED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THREE TIMES TO A LOCAL DEALER (RODEO FORD, 13680 W TEST DR, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALING NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE AND THE MUFFLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 12964208. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.