2012 Ford Explorer: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Apr 13, 2021 · Engine · NC

Persistent exhaust odor in vehicle upon start up . When the vehicle cranks up and with A/C on there is a strong exhaust odor , it isn't as noticeable at highway speeds but still there . This issue started a couple weeks ago and hasn't went away

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Engine · 111,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact noticed an abnormal exhaust odor coming from the ventilation system without warning. The contact mentioned that the odor was only present when the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was taken to hastings ford inc (3013 e 10th st, greenville, nc 27858, (252) 758-0114) where it was test driven and determined that the exhaust was leaking at the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 25071531. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Engine · 61,467 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle. The contact's six year old daughter constantly complained of severe headaches within fifteen minutes of being in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to john north ford (3002 us-50, emporia, ks 66801) where the contact was informed that there would be a charge for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,467.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 195,000 miles · IL

Monday, february 18, 2019 when I startedmy car I started smelling a strong order of a natural gas smell coming from my car. It gets so bad that I have to roll down the windows at times. I contacted ford regarding this however they said thatt since me car is out of warranty it will be be covered and there are no current recalls on this vehicle. It's a constant gas smell whether I'm driving, idling, or parked. This is not safe.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Engine · 88,500 miles · DE

I have an exhaust smell coming from my vents. This odor is present in the front and back seats of the car. It is present when the vehicle is in motion, as well as when it is stationary. It happens at random times and can happen while driving at a slower rate, and while driving at high speeds. The dealership cannot identify the source of the smell.

Filed Feb 11, 2018 · MO

You can smell exhaust fumes in the cab of vehicle, after about 15 minutes of driving I get a headache and dizzy and have to roll the windows down for the dizziness to go away. Sounds like a simple fix however when its 8 degrees outside and you have children you cant really be rolling the windows down. Since having this vehicle I have gone to the hospital/doctors multiple times for fatigue and headaches to which I have had to get treatment. I used to spend my lunch hour at work in my vehicle and now I cant do this because I will get nauseous and feel like I am going to faint. I am scared to be transporting my children in my vehicle due to this now. After looking into what was going on with my car I found many more people that have had these issues and I'm curious as to why ford hasn't issued a recall for this yet to get this fixed. I am hoping this helps ford realize that something needs to be done. Most people with these suvs are parents with kids. Not sure how ford can feel okay with themselves over putting children in the situation of inhaling carbon monoxide. If it was an option for us I would purchase a new vehicle but unfortunately that's not financially an option at this moment. I purchased my vehicle in march of 2016.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · OH

There is a smell of gasoline in and outside of the vehicle at all times. The check engine light keeps reappearing even after continuous examination.

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · 100,000 miles · FL

When takin off at higher speed like to pass someone, a smell of exhaust fumes fills the car through the air system. It's so bad we have to roll the windows down to get it to go away. My babies even complain of the horrible smell. This has been going on for months and I've heard of now as a big problem.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Engine · WA

An exhaust odor repeatedly occurred in the cabin while the vehicle was accelerating.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · 100,000 miles · NC

I have smelt the exhaust fumes coming from this vehicle several times. I can really smell the fumes if I am going through a drive-thru at a restaurant and roll down the window. I never thought much of it until I started researching the complaints from other vehicle owners.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · 66,000 miles · LA

Exhaust leaking back into the vehicle. As I accelerate, it smells like gas fumes coming from A/C vents. I noticed it from the day I bought the vehicle.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 500 miles · TX

My ford explorer 2012 has been getting exhaust fumes inside car ever since I bought the car new. I have taken the car back to dealer a couple of times and all I get is a run around. Thus issue needs to be addressed before some one dies from the fumes.