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We have been having exhaust smells in the cabin since we bought the vehicle and now I see there are many others. I want to sue Ford and get my money back for the vehicle.
Noticed a strong odor that smells like natural gas inside of the car. The odor becomes worse when the heat is running. It is most noticeable when in motion however the smell can be detected outside of the vehicle when it is turned off.
When accelerating to merge onto the highway from an onramp, a daily event for me, a strong exhaust odor fills the cabin. It lingers a long time and I have to roll down the window to clear the air. It's not only annoying, I'm afraid there are health risks involved.
Exhaust fumes leaking into cabin causing family to breathe in fumes. It has happened since we bought the car new. If the vehicle ac is in recirculating mode and you accelerate, fumes fill the cabin for a short period of time. We always have to roll down the windows to let the fumes out. It happens essentially every time you drive the car. I called Ford dealer and they said that there are no complaints they have seen. Causes headaches and nausea.
- Spicewood, TX, USA
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About a month ago I started noticing a strange exhaust odor inside my vehicle while the vehicle was being driven. It made me feel nauseated and dizzy while driving.
There is a foul odor coming from the drivers side vents/outside vent just above the hood. The vehicle is in motion both on city streets and highway. It can come and go within the cabin and you can usually smell it outside the car when it stops moving. I brought it in to be fixed and despite this happening to hundreds of cars (I didn't know that at the time), the dealership said that I probably sucked something up. After saying it was probably the filter and then using a device to clean out the air box, the smell is still there.
My 2014 Explorer when shifted into park and engine turned off an alert on cluster panel says "transmission not in park". sometimes I have to start engine, put shifter in reverse then back into park, turn engine off and the alert on cluster panel says "transmission not in park" sometimes I have to go through this scenario several times before the lever will actually be in park. The 2014 Explorer purchased July 26th 2013 has 17,646 miles. I would like a response to my problem as soon as possible. Thank you
I purchased my Explorer in may of 2014. The first time I accelerated and reached 3000-3500 rpms (a usual passing situation) I experienced a strong exhaust order inside the vehicle. Although not the usual "burning off" smell of a new engine, I initially dismissed the odor as something associated with a new vehicle. After several weeks and many instances of exhaust odor I knew something was wrong. I could not even accelerate up a hill just to keep pace with traffic flow without needing to open windows to eliminate the toxic smell. I first complained to my local Ford dealership during a routine service oil change. Some repairs were made in may of 2016.. this repair did nothing to solve problem. So in September 2016 the dealership re-sealed the rear of vehicle. It was fine for two weeks. For a few weeks after that there was a slight exhaust smell but as time has passed there are times when smell is stronger. My husband and I have had Explorer since 1992 and loved them and never had any problems. I hate this 2014 Explorer!! please note that I have documentation (receipt/statement from Ford dealership). Also note that this is an ongoing problem; therefore, I can't note a specific date. Because the date field is required information I selected June 2014.
Strong gaseous odor in and around the vehicle from time to time, similar to many other reports found in online articles. Smells like something in the emissions is getting into the vehicle, and can be smelled when following the vehicle, too. Odor is noticeable randomly, sometimes when in motion, sometimes once the vehicle is started, and sometimes when it is stationary. This has been occurring in this 2014 Explorer limited since we bought it pre-owned in 2015. This problem was reported to the dealer and no known action was taken. If I recall correctly, they said something to the effect of, "we hear about this, but it's just the catalytic converter getting broken in." We found that odd considering the vehicle was 1 yr old when we purchased it as a pre-owned vehicle. We will be taking it back to the dealer for further inspection as soon as possible considering new reports of problems in the news. A service report is on file from may or June 2015. Another will likely be with the dealer very soon, as of 2/23/17.
Frequently get exhaust fumes in the cabin of the vehicle, foul smelling. Generally occurs after driving and then coming to a stop at a light, there is a noticeable foul exhaust smell in the cabin. I've seen this complaint on the news and was hoping they would come up with a fix and a recall.
We bought our 2014 Ford Explorer limited in July of 2015 and straight away there was a very bad smell in the vehicle when accelerating over 3,000 rmp especially when the ac is on. I don't know what it is from but the smell is bad and makes me sleepy. We have asked Ford about this and they say at this point they are not sure what could be causing this. So now I have a 30,000 car that I can't turn the air on in because if I do all I can smell is that smell. It is nauseating.
For about six to eight months, I have been smelling a foul (rotten eggs/sulphur) odor in my car. I notice it on my commute about the same part of my trip each day, which is the point at which I am able to accelerate getting on to a toll road and other parts of my drive. It never occurred to me this might be related to my car; therefore I have seen several doctors and had a sinus ct scan to try to determine why I am smelling this odor. A family member told me just this past weekend about a story she heard on cbs that now starts to make the foul smells make more sense to me. I have also had increased headaches this past year, and have also been seeing a specialist. I now wonder if my increased headaches may also be tied to the possible exhaust issue with my car. Please advise how I should proceed. I have also ordered a portable carbon monoxide sensor to keep in my car to ensure my safety until Ford is able to resolve this matter.
I purchased my vehicle a little over 1 year ago and have been experiencing a foul odor, rotten egg, sometimes exhaust smell in my car when accelerating and my vehicle idols very hard. It does it when driving on a city street, or freeway. I have 2 special needs children and dont feel safe driving my vehicle. And now that I think about it, theyve been sick more since ive owned the vehicle. Hmm..
I have seen on the local news that some vehicles in the make, model and year of my vehicle may contain carbon monoxide poisoning. I have been experiencing headaches while driving or riding in my car. And at times I have smelled the presence of exhaust smell while riding or driving.
When driving car I have noticed it most when I have to accelerate quickly if the ac is running I get this strong smell of exhaust inside the car. In a few long distance trips I have had head aches and I have to think that the smell is the cause.
Have recently been made aware of complaints from Explorer owners of a foul smell coming out of ac vents, similar to an exhaust fume, sulfur or rotten egg. However, the fume that we have experienced is more like a rancid sour odor exuding from ac vents. The smell is most noticible upon cranking engine and then accelerating. Until now, no formal complaints have been addressed to Ford or our dealership. Vehicle was purchased brand new in August 2014. Odor began to occur approximately 1 year ago. We are aware of a rear suspension toe link possible fracture recall at this time.
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- Riverside, IL, USA