2011 Ford Explorer: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 24, 2024 · Engine · TX

Burnt exhaust smell in cabin after hard acceleration. The smell is overwhelmingly bad causing nose and eye burning and coughing. To remedy the smell the windows have to be rolled down to air out the cabin.

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NH

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 federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Fuel system · NJ

The vehicle has been in for service at Downs Ford Dealership twice in the past two years for the same issue and has yet to be resolved. When the gas tank is filled with gas, there is overwhelming smell of gas that doesn’t get better until the tank is about half full. The first time the car was in for service, I was told that the gas tank needed to be replaced but they were having trouble finding one. They said to take the car home and they would call when they found one but they never called. The vehicle was brought in a 2nd time to fix the issue in July of 2021. At that time we were told a valve needed to be replaced and charged $500 but it has not fixed the issue. I’m frustrated and tired of wasting $ and time without my car when they don’t seem to be able to fix it. Consumer would like to would like to withdraw the complaint.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 169,132 miles · MI

As a repair shop owner, the vehicle owner stated that there was a strong fuel odor after filling the fuel tank. I noticed fuel stains from the top of the tank so I removed the tank and found fuel leaking from the fuel pump module. I found the steel lock ring retaining the module to the plastic fuel tank had rusted and the resulting rust 'bloom' had crushed the plastic flange causing the fuel leak. I have noticed this on another car ( 2007 dodge grand caravan, VIN [xxx]) just last week with the same issue. After sharing the pictures with a diagnostic discussion group, others have seen this around the country and canada, especially in the "rust belt" states. This issue seems to apply to any fuel system with a plastic fuel pump module and a steel lock ring in a rust prone area. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · 152,155 miles · AL

There is a extreme exhaust smell that comes in my truck whenever I turn the heat on. The excessive fumes are causing my children and me to experience dizziness and headaches. The smell only comes in the truck when the heat is on. The smell is still strong even when I crack the windows. It's unbearable at this point and I'm afraid I mat experience an accident, because I'm become so lightheaded. The fumes are still excessive whether the truck is sitting or in motion.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · 110,000 miles · TX

Strong exhaust smell when you start the car and then again when you accelerate to get on to the highway. Intermittent smell as you are driving. It doesnt matter if you are sitting still or on the highway, you will inevitably smell the exhaust. I have been having health issues with my heart that we now believe are related to the carbon monoxide from these fumes.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Fuel system · 67,480 miles · VA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the passenger side. The contact became nauseas from breathing in the fumes and their nose burned from the inside, which was a distraction to the contact's health and concentration during driving. Medical attention was not received. The contact called bowditch ford of hampton (11291 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23601, (800) 735-2211) where an appointment was scheduled for july 19, 2019. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,480.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

Every time I go in the highway and I go 60 miles per hour I start smelling the exhaust smell inside my car start feeling kind of dizzy with headaches took the car to the dealer check that and it's doing it again exhaust smell comes inside of car really bad

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, a strong odor of natural gas was detected coming from the air vents. When the contact exited the vehicle, the odor was also noticed around the perimeter of the vehicle. In addition, all the windows were foggy. The contact stated that the fuel odor was stronger when the heat was activated. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn subaru (1501 rte 37 w, toms river, nj 08755, (888) 785-0675) where the contact was informed that the o-ring inside the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · 5 miles · IL

Inside of car fills up with exhaust fumes when driving

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · NC

While driving I 77 north (mooresville nc to the back side of stone mountain nc) with the air condition on, I started smelling gas fumes coming through the air vents. My son also smelled the gas fumes. We had to turn the AC off and travel with open windows.. The vehicle was parked while we were on vacation. I didn't smell the fumes as we were returning home but also rode with the widows down a bit as well. I however noticed that while I was not driving the vehicle for several days, that my headache was not with me. I have not used the air condition since I have arrived back in town. I have not felt good for months and had a constant headache, blaming it on stress but now feel that it is a strong possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by my vehicle. I will be calling a dealership to inquire if there is a possible problem and hope to get it fixed.

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Engine · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, the odor of exhaust fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle. Summerville ford (9700 dorchester rd, summerville, sc 29485, (877) 477-1434) was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.