NHTSA Complaint #11496791 — 2017 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11496791
Vehicle	2017 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 30, 2022
Date Filed	December 9, 2022
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that carbon monoxide was entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong exhaust odor inside the vehicle after driving short distances. The contact stated that he felt lightheaded while driving the vehicle. No medical attention was sought. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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