2013 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 2,234 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 44 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 61 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, roof and pillarsJan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearSep 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. These vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S43.
Campaign 21V746000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearMar 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubAug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17E048000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineDec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Campaign 15V812000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMar 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11.
Campaign 15V171000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
Campaign 14V286000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyMar 27, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V109000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jan 24, 2018
BOTH OF MY REMOTE CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL AND HAVE TO BE PUTTING THE CONTROL IN THE LITTLE BOX TO GET MY VEHICLE STARTED AND CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES ARE PRESENT SO I STOP DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OF THE SMELL.
Other or unspecified, Jan 23, 2018
DISTINCT SMELL OF EXHAUST LEAKING IN THE CAB SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Other or unspecified, Jan 9, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, OUT OF NOWHERE, MY DASH STARTED FLASHING THESE ERRORS/ISSUES/WARNINGS. THE CAR TO SEEM TO BE DRIVING NORMAL, SO I THINK. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT LIGHT APPEARS, DIAL NO LONGER WORKS TO GET 4 WHEEL DRIVE OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TO WORK, ABS LIGHT ON! RESEARCHING AND SEEING A LOT OF SAME ISSUES BUT AFTER DEALER LOOKING AT THE DIAGNOSTICS NOTHING TRULY WRONG? THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF THESE MODELS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 3, 2018
ENGINE STRAINS WHEN AC IS ON AND VEHICLE HAS STOPPED. AC STOPS WORKING WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GREATER THAN 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. BOTH FANS WILL START BLOWING LOUDLY WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND STOPPED.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 27, 2017
CABIN HAS A VERY VERY STRONG SMELL OF NATURAL GAS. IT IS VERY CONCERNING. IT IS TOXIC TO BREATHE AND DANGEROUS! MY VEHICLE SEEMS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!
Other or unspecified, Dec 15, 2017
DRIVERS DOOR PANEL IS SPITTING APART AT THE SEAMS. STARTED AROUND 42,000 MILES. EVEN W/ AN EXTENDED WARRANTY I WAS TOLD IT WAS COSMETIC AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. ALMOST $1,000 IN PARTS AND LABOR.
Other or unspecified, Dec 6, 2017
CO2 ENTERING THE CABIN. ALREADY TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER THEY LIED TO ME AND NEVER FIXED THE CAR. NOW THEY WANT ME TO PAY IN ORDER FOR THEM TO CHECK IT. YOU CAN SMELL THE SMOKE GETTING INTO THE CAR.
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2017
VEHICLE FILLS WILL STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST USUALLY WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY OR 3/4 TO WOT SITUATIONS(PASSING ETC.) AT OTHER TIMES VEHICLE SEEMS TO BUILD SMELL OF EXHAUST IDLING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE AFTER FIRST PURCHASED TO FORD AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. HAVING SEEN CURRENT REPORTS OF SIMILAR CONCERNS WITH POLICE AND CONSUMER VEHICLES I WANTED TO REPORT AND CONFIRM THE SAME ISSUE IN A NON POLICE EXPLORER. THIS HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY HAPPENING FOR YEARS.
Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2017
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD CLADDING FLEW OFF OF MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER WITHOUT WARNING OR ACCIDENT. THE CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SWERVING TO AVOID IT. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE CASES OF THIS HAPPENING ON THE EXPLORER FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN ON MULTIPLE FORUMS. I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO DISCUSS WITH THEM AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME TOUGH LUCK AND THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT. WHAT? REALLY? I EVIDENTLY HAVE TO GO TO A GLASS SHOP, BUY THE PIECES FROM FORD AT A COST OF $400, YES THAT IS $400. THEY COULDN'T EVEN POINT ME IN THE DIRECTION OF A GLASS SHOP BUT WERE HAPPY TO TAKE MY MONEY FOR SOMETHING THAT COSTS A TOTAL OF $90 ONLINE AS THEY TOLD ME 'DON'T TRUST PARTS ORDERED ONLINE' BUT ODDLY ENOUGH I SHOULD TRUST PARTS MANUFACTURED BY FORD WHEN THEY CREATED THE ORIGINAL PIECE AND BRACKET THAT HOLDS IT(WHICH I ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE AS IT BROKE AS WELL) THAT FLEW OFF AT 60 MPH.
Other or unspecified, Nov 15, 2017
ON NOV 5TH, A SULFURIC ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD. ON NOV 6TH, THE SAME ODOR WAS DETECTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE WITH MUCH MORE STRENGTH THAN THE PREVIOUS DAY. ON NOV 13TH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED ON THE 13TH STATING A KNOWN TSB HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED (THE TSB NUMBER WAS NOT DISCLOSED). UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME (APPROX 25 MILES), THE SULFURIC ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT. DRIVER EXPERIENCED DIZZINESS NEAR THE END OF THE COMMUTE HOME. ON NOV 15TH, DRIVER'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND REPORTED THE SAME SULFURIC ODOR AND EXPERIENCED A HEADACHE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES OF BEING IN THE VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVERS EXPERIENCED THE ODOR WHILE STATIONARY AS WELL AS IN MOTION. BOTH DRIVERS WERE DRIVING IN A MIX OF CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Nov 15, 2017
AFTER DRIVING IN MY EXPLORER, WHEN I GET OUT, I GET DIZZY AND NASEOUS. MY HUSBAND HAS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIM WHILE DRIVING WITH ME
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 29, 2017
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SENSOR REMAINS ON EVEN THOUGH DOOR IS SECURELY CLOSED, EVEN ON REPEAT ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS CAUSES THE DOORS NOT TO LOCK AND ALLOWS DOORS TO BE OPENED EVEN WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION.
Other or unspecified, Oct 25, 2017
THE ELECTRONIC SCREEN THAT CONTROLS RADIO, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, NAVIGATION, SHUTS DOWN FREQUENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OR MOTOR IS RUNNING.
Other or unspecified, Oct 23, 2017
WHEN THE ENGINE IS "GUNNED" OR WHEN THE RPMS ARE HIGH (WHEN SPEEDING UP QUICKLY), AN EXHAUST SMELL IS NOTICED IN THE CABIN. WE HAVE A PREEMIE INFANT AND A 3 YEAR OLD, AND ARE VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE EFFECTS THIS MAY HAVE ON THEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS 10/21/17
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 17, 2017
CARBON MONOXIDE / EXHAUST ENTER INTO THE CABIN DURING DAILY DRIVING. CONFIRMED WITH GAS DETECTOR
Other or unspecified, Oct 17, 2017
I PURCHASED MY USED 2013 FORD EXPLORER FROM KEN GARFF FORD IN ST. GEORGE UTAH IN FEBRUARY 2017. AT FIRST I NOTICED A SMELL, SIMILAR TO A PROPANE SMELL, COMING FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM. THEN I NOTICED IT WAS REALLY BAD WHEN THE CAR WAS IDLING. THEN IT GOT WORSE WHEN THE WEATHER WARMED UP AND I USED THE AIR CONDITIONING. WE HAD TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO AIR IT OUT. IT WAS MAKING ME SICK. IT SEEMS TO BE THE WORSE WHEN IT IS ACCELERATING AND WHEN IT IS IDLING. I TOOK IT TO KEN GARFF FORD IN ST. GEORGE UTAH AND THEY REPLACED SOME OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE SAME PARTS THAT THEY HAD REPLACED FOR THE ENTIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORERS IN OUR COUNTY (WASHINGTON COUNTY, UT) IT COST ME OVER 500 DOLLARS. IT DID NOT FIX IT. IT SEEMED TO BE WORSE.THEY HAVE NOW ORDERED MORE PARTS AND SAID IT WILL COST ME OVER 500 DOLLARS AGAIN. THAT'S OVER $1,000 SO FAR. AND OVER THE LAST SIX MONTH I HAVE HAD HEADACHES ALMOST EVERY DAY. I AM KNOWN TO HAVE MIGRAINES BUT THIS IS NOW EXTREME. MY DOCTOR CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY I WAS NOW HAVING SO MANY HEADACHES AND MANY MORE MIGRAINES. NOW THAT I KNOW THE EXPLORER HAS FUME ISSUES I BELIEVE IT IS THE FUMES FROM THE CAR THAT ARE CAUSING THE HEADACHES AND MAKE ME FEEL SICK SO OFTEN. I FINALLY RESEARCHED ONLINE IF THE REPAIRS ARE WORKING AND IT SEEMS THAT FIXING IT THE WAY FORD HAS TOLD THE DEALERS TO FIX IT THAT THE RESPONSE IS THAT IT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I AGREE HAVING PUT MONEY INTO IT ALREADY AND IT ACTUALLY SEEMS WORSE. I DO NOT WANT TO SINK MORE MONEY INTO IT AND I FEEL THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS IF THE REPAIRS DO WORK. ALSO MY JOB REQUIRES THAT I TRAVEL A LOT AND I USUALLY PUT OVER 20,000 A YEAR ON MY VEHICLES. I CAN NOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND TO FEEL SO SICK WHEN I DO. PLEASE ADVICE. THANK YOU,
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 16, 2017
WEIRD SMELL WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON AND WHEN ACCELERATING.
Other or unspecified, Oct 12, 2017
FUEL EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN. STARTING TO GET STRONGER
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 12, 2017
THE CAR HAS HAD CONSISTENT ODOR PENETRATION INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN OCTOBER 2012. THERE IS A SULFUR-LIKE OR ROTTEN-EGG SMELL...ALMOST LIKE NATURAL GAS. MORE RECENTLY I AM ALSO GETTING A SEPARATE ODOR OF BURNING OIL. THE SMELL IS MOST PRESENT WHEN THE CAR'S WINDOWS ARE ALL UP AND THE A/C SYSTEM IS ON. THE OIL SMELL IS ALSO NOTICEABLE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE RELATED TO THE WELL-PUBLICIZED ISSUE WITH POLICE VERSIONS OF THE FORD EXPLORER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE FUMES COULD BE TOXIC AND I AM BEING EXPOSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME TO POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 11, 2017
TODAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY AC ON AND BEGAN TO SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. AS I DROVE THE SMELL GOT STRONGER. I FINALLY GOT TO MY DESTINATION 10 MINUTES LATER AND FELT SICK AND HAD A HEADACHE.
Other or unspecified, Oct 11, 2017
THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE CABIN DURING TRIPS. THIS IS CAUSING HEADACHES AND NAUSEOUS FEELINGS AFTER BEING IN THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TRIPS LONGER THAN HALF AN HOUR.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 26, 2017
EXTREMELY BAD EXHAUST FUMES IN CAR. BROUGHT TO FORD AND WAS TOLD I HAD GRASS IN MY ENGINE, I SAID BS. BROUGHT BACK AGAIN AND WAS TOLD ITS UNDER REVIEW. MAKING ME LIGHT HEADED WHILE I DRIVE. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS DOWN ALL THE TIME JUST SO MY KIDS DON'T SMELL IT. SEEMS THE LONGER I DRIVE THE WORST IT GETS.
Other or unspecified, Sep 21, 2017
A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR EXISTS IN THE CABIN AREA DURING MODERATE AND HARD ACCELERATION. THE ODOR IS NOXIOUS AND REQUIRES THE WINDOWS TO BE OPENED TO VENT IT OUT.
Other or unspecified, Sep 20, 2017
MY 2013 FORD EXPLORER SPORT HAS AN AWFUL, ROTTEN EGG SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN, EVERY TIME I PRESS ON THE GAS FOR QUICK ACCELERATION. IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME ON QUICK ACCELERATION. SMELLS GASEOUS. I'M AFRAID THAT CARBON MONOXIDE OR OTHER GASES ARE LEAKED INTO THE CABIN SOMEHOW, WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL. I'M AFRAID THAT EVEN WHEN I'M NOT DOING A QUICK ACCELERATION, GASES ARE STILL LEAKING IN, YET HARDER TO DETECT. MANY TIMES I HAVE GOTTEN TERRIBLE HEADACHES DURING LONG DISTANCES OF DRIVING. I HAVE GOTTEN NAUSEA FEELING AS WELL AS LIGHT HEADEDNESS MULTIPLE TIMES AS WELL. I'M VERY WORRIED. THE MOST SCARY THING IS THAT I HAVE A 4 YEAR OLD, AND A PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND WITH A DUE DATE IN DECEMBER 2017. I WILL BE DEVASTATED IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THEM. FORD IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON ANYTHING LIKE I AM DESCRIBING, AND THAT I WOULD BE CHARGED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. AND THEN ANOTHER CHARGE FOR PARTS/LABOR. I DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO PAY THEM AN OUTRAGEOUS FEE TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WHEN YOU BUY A NEWER CAR, YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BREATHING IN TOXIC GASES INSIDE THE CABIN, THAT COULD KILL YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE HELP ME.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 2, 2017
I'VE NOTICED THIS SMELL EVERY TIME I TURNED MY CAR ON/OFF OR WOULD GET FINISHED DRIVING. IT WOULD BE IN THE DRIVERS CABIN DOWN AT THE FLOOR WHERE IT CAME FROM. I FIRST NOTICED IT THERE AND HAD MENTIONED IT TO FORD WHEN THERE FOR SERVICE. IT SMELLS LIKE A NATURAL GAS ( LIKE AT HOME ) LEAK. I'D SMELL IT IF HE AIR OR HEAT WAS ON BRINGING IT INTO THE CABIN. THE SAME SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN I STOPPED DRIVING AND WOULD OP N THE DOOR. SMELLED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AREA. IT PERSISTED FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS. I'VE TOLD FORD MANY TIMES BUT THEY SAY THERE'S NO RECALL. OR THAT MY CAR WAS OUT OF ITS MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. AT THE TIME IN 2014, WHEN I REALLY TOOK NOTICE, MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT MY CAR OUT OF ITS LEASE IN 6 OR7/2016 AND THERE WERE REPORTS OF EXHAUST ISSUES WITH PEOPLE HAVING A SMELL ON THE CABIN. IRONIC THAT I'VE BEEN COMPLAINING OF THIS TWO YEARS PRIOR TO IT COMING OUT IN THE NEWS. WHEN ASKED, I WAS UNSURE TO BUY A CAR WITH EXHAUST ISSUES, THEY REASSURED ME THERE WERE NO ACTIVE RECALLS. AND THAT THE EXHAUST WASN'T A PROBLEM. I THOUGHT I HAD ROADKILL ROTTING UNDER MY CAR, BUT AFTER NUMEROUS UNDER CARRIAGE CAR WASHES AND THEEE YEARS LATER, THE CAR STILL HAS THAT NATURAL GAS SMELL.