Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed toxic fumes coming through the vents into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called scarsdale ford (located at 887 central park ave, scarsdale, ny 10583, (914) 472-9500) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,000.
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When suddenly accelerating to speed over 65 MPH , exhaust gas/fumes enter the main cabin, and linger for sometime, until I open all windows to dissipate the fumes. This issue always occur during sudden acceleration. I have taken vehicle to dealer several times and they installed external seals but issue continues, even after the fixes.
During acceleration extremely strong smell of exhaust fumes can be detected by passengers seated in back and middle row of vehicle. During all other times lesser amounts of exhaust fumes are present within the vehicle. These fumes are strong enough to make occupants of the vehicle nauseous during long trips. Even though ford has sent multiple notifications concerning this and indicating they will take small actions against this when we arrive at the ford dealership for repairs they deny any knowledge and refuse to repair the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the p1450 warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel system failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with mcree ford (2800 gulf fwy, dickinson, tx 77539). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.
When vehicle is stopped but running there is a gas smell that comes into the car but it does not happen all the time nor does it linger for very long after continuing to drive again.
For about 8 months I have been suffering from dizziness spells that happen quite often, nausea , headaches, blurred vision, and anxiety that is brought on from these symptoms. I have been to the doctor countless times attempting to figure out the problem of the cause of my sickness. Before I followed up on the recall I wasn't aware that my car was being recalled for carbon monoxide concerns. But it all makes sense the majority of time I feel these symptoms is either when I'm driving or have finished driving. (next dr's visit I will request they do lab work for potential carbon monoxide poisoning.) of course all the symptoms linger because obviously it stays in my system. I feel like my car is making me really sick. I am afraid to drive my car that I have had for 2 years.
My husband, son and myself were driving from high point nc to winston salem nc about 30 minutes drive, before arrive to our destination we have to stop almos in the middle of a road because we were feeling short of air almost unable to breath and feeling chest suppression and nausea our son give complain about the smell in the back seat but I was unable to feel it due to stuff nose. My husband had to drink two bottles of water and we got off the vehicle living all doors open, the odor was very strong. In may 15 2018 we took the vehicle to the dealer when we learned about the carbon monoxide recall they say they made the repair and today may 23 we almost crash. I thanks god we stopped and got off the car.
The smell of exhaust was overwhelming and finally a "fix" was generated. The fix is worse than the original problem. Now there is an extremely strong smell of gasoline that floods the cabin of the vehicle. This occurs when in idle, when driving, when other cars are around or if I am the only car in the lot. Often I notice when the heating system is on.
The cab fills up with a strong exhaust odor periodically, probably 40 percent of the time. It happens most frequently after the car has been driven over 35 MPH and then slows down. I have had this [problem checked out twice at my a ford service provider, but they say they can't smell it and they deny it is present. They did some type of repair that did not solve the problem. Odor is very strong in back seat area where small children ride. Odor is also strong at red lights and pulling into the garage. This has been a problem for about a year.
Smell exhaust fumes inside of SUV at different times. Smell occurs when pushing on the gas. Car is in motion on any type of street or highway. Dealership recommend replacing the power transfer unit($1,800) no change. Still have smell
Exhaust fumes in cabin when accelerating at higher speeds, especially when entering interstate and passing cars at higher speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle at highway speeds, the cabin began to fill with a fuel odor. The contact would have to lower the windows in order for the odor to dissipate. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,200.
Ford explorer exhaust-leak. My 2014 ford explorer first exhibited a strong exhaust leak smells in the cabin about 18 months ago with approximately 18-20,000 miles. The smell was most noticeable after coming to a stop with the car at full operating temperature. Around town it never seems to be present. I took it to loveland ford and they installed a "kit" which seemed to stop the problem, however it has recently come back stronger than ever. Yesterday, I drove from denver up into the rockies and the problem was particularly bad on the return trip in stop and go traffic to the point I was feeling sick by the time I got home. I have had this before but the circumstances made this particularly unpleasant. So the circumstance when it most often exhibits the strong "rotten egg" smell mixed with exhaust is when the vehicle is at full temperature and comes to a stop.
Purchased 2 yr old explorer-certified-and immediately started having headaches, getting sleepy during hour commute to and from work. When car accelerates on highway the smell of fumes enters the cabin. After online research we realized that ford acknowledged a factory defect in the exhaust system of their explorers that leaks exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide (can be lethal) into the cabin. They also have a bulletin that states "carbon monoxide and other exhaust fumes entering the cabin are neither harmful nor deadly". Really?! I guess we're all wasting our money on co monitors for our homes. And the several cops driving explorers, passing out and crashing from the co-some of whom were nearly killed-were in no danger either. Wonder why austin, texas and a few other cities have pulled their entire fleet of explorers. I had to fight the local dealership to get them to pay for "repairs"---two different occasions. The first was a patch job which I fully expected, as well as a return trip to repair a month later. Not convenient as it's an hour away in la traffic. First "repair" took over 3 weeks and they continually wanted me to return the rental car as it was costing them---I told them I would be glad to return it as soon as the car was fixed. They tried their best to get me to pay for each repair, which I refused as I purchased a certified-supposedly safe-vehicle which ford acknowledged had a known factory defect. Same story with 2nd repair which took 10 days where they supposedly replaced the entire exhaust system. I have my doubts though as we have the same muffler and exhaust pipe which I would assume was part of the exhaust system. So far we don't smell any fumes in the cabin---what's scary though is that co has no odor so we're getting a co monitor for the cabin.
With rapid acceleration (getting on a highway) an odor comes into the vehicle. It used to have a more gasoline like smell, but we took the vehicle to the shop and they replaced a part. (not sure what part, but it was not under warranty.) we still have the smell but it is more chemically now. This happens every time we stomp on the gas. Mostly it occurs when getting on the highway, but does occur when we pull out into traffic on regular roads and have the need for a quick acceleration. It takes several minutes for the odor to dissipate. Sometimes it has been so strong my kids have started coughing. This has happened this we first bought the car. We originally thought it was coming from other vehicles around us, but when it happened with no vehicles around, we knew it was our explorer. I thought it was just us until someone mentioned their problem to my husband and now I see many people are having this same issue.
Exhaust smell in cabin. We experience a strong odor in the cabin when accelerating, typically while getting onto a highway or passing. It makes no difference if the windows are open or the AC is on. We don't drive this vehicle very much to date we have 28000 miles on it.
My 2014 ford explorer has not been motified and has had strong exhaust inside the car confirmed by a ford dealer for the second time since june. The first repair made by ford to "plug" the problem made it worse. They are not testing for leaks or carbon monoxide. The are referencing this as an odor. Given the risks how can it be ruled out if they are not testing for them? I am deeply concerned that ford's priority is to protect itself at the cost of our family and the people on the road. My vehicle has been doing this for sometime even while sitting in the driveway cooling down prior to any motion. I do believe we have directly been sickened by this and am installing a detector into our car and will be having blood work anytime it goes off. I have also contacted my doctor to see if there is anything on our labs to confirm the concerns. We were not made aware of the concern by ford or the fact they were aware of this since 2012. I have also had the back-up came reverse and everything located in the left of the car appeared on the right. This was confirmed in june and the camera was replaced. The obvious safety with this situation was not made public or investigated to my knowledge.
A heavy propane smell happens in my car when I have the max AC and rec air on.. I just got thie car 5 months ago.. I called ford they said "sorry " this is not a recall .. And we have never heard of this issue even when I researched and it is a issue.. They tole me it would cost me to have them look at it and cost for any parts needed..
Sometimes my car smells like rotten eggs. I notice the problem when I'm on the highway or when I'm going up a mountain with either my A/C or heater is on. Sometimes I feel nauseated after driving my car.
Exhaust fumes in interior.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a strong exhaust odor spread throughout the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ken stoepel ford-lincoln dealer at 400 sidney baker st s, kerrville, tx, phone number: (877) 469-4031, where the diagnosis could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Bought my 2014 explorer brand new from koons ford and right off the bat, the driver seats started squeaking at about 5k miles. They replaced the lower lumbar bar, which fixed it for another 2k miles and the seat started squeaking again. I gave up on this issue after a few more attempts to get it fixed. Then about 6 months later, the lcd on my dash would stay on every now and then when I shut off and lock the car. Took it back to koons and they claim they can't regenerate the issue and can't fix it. After 2 years, started hearing whinning/squealing noises from the rear wheels, koons also could not diagnose/fix. I gave up on koons and took it to ted britt, who also could not diagnose/fix. Had my 45k service and told them about bad odor smell in the car at ted britt and they said everything is in great condition, 5k miles later, rear wheels has grinding noises when driving at low or high speeds and the bad odor is still around, my 8 year old son complains about the car giving him headaches. I took it back to ford and they said there is only a tsb so, the owners do not get notified, which I think, we as owners should be notified by the manufacture of any harmful substance lingering inside the car cabin and should be recalled and fixed at not cost to the owners. This is very unprofessional of the manufacture.
Exhaust/gas smell leaking into passager cabin when air flow turned on. Also able to be smelt outside of car
Ford explorer class action lawsuit ! Carbon monoxide emissions building up inside driver and passenger compartment/areas ? This is a very dangerous and unhealthy problem for ford owners with these vehicles ! I have been part of the class action law from the beginning and nothing is happening to settle the problem? My ford dealership (flammer ford of spring hill )has told me for almost three years that ford has not come up with a fix so we keep driving and using a vehicle that is unhealthy . I and my wife take the brunt of the sickening oder from the exhaust fumes backing up inside passenger compartment because we don't want to trade in for new and someone else gets sick or dies from the carbon monoxide fumes ? Ford has stated under oath that they cannot fix the problem ? I have that document ! I have written ford two or three times and they always refer me back to dealership and they in return tell me there is no fix for problem ! We need some type of consideration for the big loss in the value of explorer and again I don't want someone else to deal or have to put up with same serious problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. On several occasions, the contact smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. When the air conditioner or heater was activated, the fuel odor intensified. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,800.
Driving at hyway speed or going up hill th eco boost stalls causing traffic hazard. Unable to excellerate partially stalls. Took it into get repaired and the part is back order indefinteley . I have been without a car for six weeks now. No idea when it can be fixed.
Exhaust smell inside cabin. I notice a bad exhaust odor in the cabin if I accelerate over 3,000 RPM.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, an abnormal fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Due to the odor, the contact's child began to cough severely when in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Exhaust fume smells in passenger compartment , while on, parked and in motion under 45 MPH
Sulfur or rotten egg smell while going up a hill when the vehicle has to downshift into a lower gear. Also when accelerating rapidly like on a on ramp to the interstate. I call a ford dealer and they acted like they had no clue of the problem. We ended up selling the vehicle and losing money and this was one of the reasons to sell. I have seen many more claims online about this and on social media and wanted to report that I have had the same problem as well.
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