NHTSA Complaint #11055011 — 2015 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11055011
Vehicle	2015 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 14, 2017
Date Filed	December 15, 2017
Mileage	51,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

THERE IS A BAD EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. MOSTLY WHEN THE HVAC IS ON DEFROST. UPON INSPECTION, THERE SEEMS TO BE A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS SMELL HAPPENS THE STRONGEST WHEN IT'S COLDER OUT, AT IDLE, AND WHILE DRIVING.

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