NHTSA Complaint #11513366 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11513366
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	March 22, 2023
Date Filed	March 23, 2023
Mileage	102,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a vapor leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

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