2014 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,678 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 32 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 38 people were injured and 2 people 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, 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
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftNov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Campaign 20V692000 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
Suspension, rearApr 26, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
Campaign 16V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,678 reports, newest first.
Engine, Aug 6, 2017
MY FORD EXPLORER HAS SIGNIFICANT EXHAUST SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, USUALLY AFTER I HAVE KICKED IT DOWN INTO PASSING GEAR, SUCH AS IN CLIMBING HILLS. WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE, I ASKED THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM TO TRY TO IDENTIFY WHAT IS CAUSING IT AND THEY CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DISCERN ANY ODOR. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS THAT HAVE BEEN PUSHED OUT BY FORD FOR MY VERY PROBLEM AND HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT THERE IS NO INDICATION ANY OF THEIR EFFORTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM ARE ACTUALLY WORKING. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FORD FOR EASTER EGG HUNTS, SO I AND MY FAMILY ARE WAITING FOR A RECALL. IN THE MEANWHILE, WE ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY ONE LAW FIRM SO FAR THAT IS INVOLVED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER THIS ISSUE. WE WOULD RATHER HAVE FORD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS INITIALLY NOTICED JUST AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, BUT WE THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO SOMETHING ON THE ENGINE THAT WOULD BURN OFF IN TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED THE ENTIRE TIME WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM DOESN'T SEEM DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF TRAVEL.
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY OR GOING UP HILL, WHICH CAUSES A HIGHER RPM, A HORRIBLE SMELL COMES IN THE CAR. IT SMELLS LIKE A CROSS BETWEEN ROTTEN EGGS AND BURNT HAIR. AFTER READING OTHER'S REPORTS, IT COULD BE THE EXHAUST BEING SUCKED INTO THE CAR. IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN THE REAR AIR IS ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE DATE ENTERED BELOW IS THE MOST RECENT OCCURENCE. I ALWAYS ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN TO AIR OUT THE EXHAUST/SMELL.
Steering, Structure, Aug 4, 2017
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RACK HAS FAILED ON OUR VEHICLE. THIS I HAVE SEEN IS A PROBLEM FORD HAS HAD IN THE PAST AND HAS STILL NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE OUT OF POCKET COSTS ARE $2500.00 . THE STEERING IS UNSAFE AND IS ALLOVER THE ROAD. FURTHER TO THIS THE POWER SEAT MOTOR FAILED AND THEY WANT $2500 TO REPAIR IT . THIS I FEEL IS VERY UNFAIR AND GOUGING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2017
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.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 4, 2017
CARBON MINOXIDE ENTERING THE CABIN. EXHAUST FUMES ARE ENTERING THE CABIN.
Steering, Aug 3, 2017
WE HAVE OWNED THIS EXPLORER FOR 2 MONTHS WITH 44,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE STEERING STARTED GRINDING AND LOCKING UP . THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND OTHER PRIOR YEARS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. DEALER WANTS $1500 TO FIX IT. THIS CAR WAS MUCH TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH THESE LOW MILES. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS AND FIX OUR VEHICLE FOR US . WE ASKED THE DEALER TO PAY FOR THIS BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY WORD THAT THEY WILL. MANY OTHERS ARE THIS WEBSITE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE SO IT IS OBVIOUSLY A LARGE PROBLEM WITH OTHER EXPLORERS. PLEASE HELP!!
Other or unspecified, Aug 3, 2017
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW BY ME IN 2014. IN (ROUGHLY) EARLY 2017, MY WIFE--THE PRIMARY DRIVER--COMPLAINED ABOUT EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE THE CAR, ESPECIALLY AT IDLE. IN MAY SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY EXPLAINED THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT FORD HAD NOT YET COMMITTED TO DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY ALSO CONFIRMED THEY NOTICED THE SMELL AS WELL. WE ELECTED TO GET THE PRESCRIBED REPAIR DONE FEARING FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY. THAT WORK, DONE IN JUNE, COST $594.31.
Other or unspecified, Aug 3, 2017
EXHAUST ODOR IN CABIN AFTER HARD ACCELERATION.
Other or unspecified, Aug 3, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN. WHEN QUICKLY ACCELERATING THE SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES FILLS THE CABIN. I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR HEADERS BUT I WOULD IMAGINE THE PROBLEM IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SINCE THE SMELLS COMES THROUGH THE A/C VENTS. THIS HAS ME AND MY FAMILY WORRIED OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Steering, Traction control system, Aug 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING AND SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD HIXSON MAZDA LOCATED ON 2506 MACARTHUR DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301 AND SPOKE WITH GREG WHO SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 8/3/17. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V245000(SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Aug 2, 2017
SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES PRESENT IN THE CABIN. ALL PASSENGERS COMPLAIN OF HEADACHES, DIZZYNESS, NAUSEA, AND LETHARGY. THIS OCCURS AFTER DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP. SECOND OWNER OF VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE AT LEAST JUNE 7TH.
Steering, Aug 2, 2017
STEERING FAULT ASSIST AND GEAR ASSEMBLY WENT OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR EARLIER MODELS, I THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE EXTENDED IT FOR LATER MODELS AS WELL. THE REPAIR COST WAS $1652.00 PLUS TOWING, HOTEL STAY AND RENTAL CAR FEES WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED. FORD SENT A DEFECTIVE PART TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND WILL NOT PAY FOR THE EXTRA DAYS I WAS WITHOUT A CAR AND RENTAL FEES.
Steering, Aug 2, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENTLY I GOT TWO WARNINGS DISPLAYED ON MY PANEL THAT SAID "STEERING FAULT / SERVICE NOW" "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC." ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER THE STEERING BEGAN TO FEEL A LITTLE HARDER TO MOVE, BUT I MADE IT HOME O.K. THE NEXT DAY, THOUGH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MANUEVER.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2017
FREQUENT SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CABIN - SOMETIMES WHEN STATIONARY/IDLING AND SOMETIMES AFTER HARD ACCELERATION.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2017
SICKNESS IN CABIN AFTER DRIVING. CO POISONING SYMPTOMS- HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Service brakes, Aug 2, 2017
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTINUES TO STICK, AFTER HAVING IT REMEDIED AND REPLACED ONCE ALREADY (2016). THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED LAST YEAR AS WELL (2016), AND THEY CONTINUE TO SQUEAK ALMOST CONSISTENTLY. IT'S IN AGAIN FOR SERVICE TODAY (8/2/17) AND THE DEALER SAID THEY CONTINUE TO SEE ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES STICKING ON 2014 FORD EXPLORERS. THE BRAKES SQUEAKING HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE JANUARY 2015.
Other or unspecified, Aug 1, 2017
WE PURCHASED A 2014 FORD EXPLORER IN MARCH 2017OF THIS YEAR. WE TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR EXHAUST SMELLS IN APRIL 2017. FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED VEHICLE WAS EMITTING CARBON MONOXIDE SMELLS INTO THE VEHICLE. FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED SOME "SEALING" AND THAT THE EXHAUST WAS BEING CIRCULATED INTO THE VEHICLE. ONCE SEALED THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE ISSUES HAD BEEN FIXED. JULY 2017 WE STARTED SMELLING THE SAME HORRIBLE SMELLS THAT STARTED GIVING US HORRIBLE HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. EVERY TIME WE ENTERED THE VEHICLE WE FELT SICK. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 6 WITH 4 CHILDREN AND WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE WE GET SICK EVERYTIME. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. SEALING THE VEHICLE OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE AND NOW WE ARE BACK TO SQUARE ONE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 1, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE SMELLED WHEN WE START VEH. AND WHEN WE HAVE RAPID ACCELERATION. MENTIONED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, WAS TOLD VERY FEW OTHERS HAVE HAD ISSUES AND NO RECALL FOR ITEM AS OF YET... THAT WAS LAST YEAR IN 2016. DATE BELOW ON WHEN IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN WE PURCHASED FROM DEALERSHIP NEW.
Engine, Aug 1, 2017
THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMELL OF ROTTEN EGGS, BURNT RUBBER, AND SULFUR THAT PROTRUDES FROM THE AIR VENTS INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE UPON ACCELERATION AND A SMALLER AMOUNT OF EXHAUST PROTRUSION UPON IDLE. BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING ARE AFFECTED. THE EXHAUST SMELL HAS CAUSED SOME PASSENGER NAUSEA.
Engine, Aug 1, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE VEHICLE WHEN CAR ACCELERATES. HAPPENS MORE WITH HARDER ACCELERATION. IT HAPPENS REGULARLY AND
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2017
WE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO THE INTERSTATE. WITH THE 2014 FORD EXPLORER STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WE TOOK THE VEHICULAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND WERE TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT SMELL OR NOTICE ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. HOWEVER A FEW MONTHS LATER THESE REPORTS OF CARBON MONOXIDE OR EXHAUST LEAKING INTO THE VEHICULAR WAS REPORTED. WE BROUGHT OUR 2014 FORD EXPLORER BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ARE TOLD THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE BUT NO RECALL. FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY I WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR AN ISSUE THAT FORD DOES NOT THINK IS A PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2017
AFTER HIGHER THROTTLE USE FOR ACCELERATION, THERE IS NOTICABLE EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. THIS DISSIPATES AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF NORMAL DRIVING AND VENTING WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. CITY OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOTICED AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE 12/2014. PERSONAL RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT FORD'S TSB'S HAVE NOT SOLVED THE ISSUE FOR PEOPLE HAVING THE TSB WORK DONE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2017
IN DEC 2016, MY CAR BEGAN EXPERIENCING EXHAUST FUMES IN THE INTERIOR. IT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE I EXPERIENCED HEADACHES DRIVING IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AT SANTA MARGARITA FORD IN RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. INITIALLY THEY COULD NOT FIND AN ISSUE, SAID IT MIGHT BE EXHAUST FUMES COMING THRU THE WINDOWS. A SECOND VISIT PROVED THERE WAS AN ODOR WHILE DRIVING AND THEY ATTEMPTED A FIX BUT THE ODOR PERSISTED. THE SERVICE MANAGER CLAIMED IT WAS NOT A COVERED DEFECT AND WAS A RESULT OF BODY DAMAGE OR DEFECTS. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND. I ASKED THEM TO REVIEW AGAIN AND SPEAK TO SOMEONE AT FORD. THEY PROCEEDED TO "FIX" BODY SEAL ISSUES WHICH WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNING THAT MY VEHICLE'S SEAL OR WELDS WOULD FAIL. THE ODORS STILL PERSISTED ALTHOUGH NOT AS STRONG. A 4TH VISIT CONCLUDED WITH REPLACING EXHAUST COMPONENTS. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I ALSO BOUGHT THE EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AND WHOLE CAR WARRANTY. I WAS CHARGED AT LEAST 1 DEDUCTIBLE AND WAS WITHOUT MY CAR FOR 2 WEEKS WHILE THE DEALER CONTINUED TO WORK THRU WARRANTY COVERAGE ISSUES AND REPAIRING THE CAR. I NOW READ THAT THIS IS A VERY PREVALENT ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. AT A MINIMUM HOW DO I RECOVER MY DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENTS FOR REPAIRS?? AND HOW AM I ASSURED THIS REPAIR WAS DONE CORRECTLY NOW THAT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN VERIFIED IN THOUSANDS OF OTHER SIMILAR CARS?
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 31, 2017
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.
Engine, Jul 31, 2017
PURCHASED A 2014 FORD EXPLORER IN FEBRUARY 2014, AND WITHIN WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I STARTED TO NOTICE A FOUL SMELL ENTERING THE CABIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCELERATION. IF ACCELERATION OCCURS QUICKLY, WITH A HIGHER THEN NORMAL RPM OCCURRING, THE SMELL BECOMES WORSE. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MAC HAIK FORD IN HOUSTON FOR REPAIR. THE FIRST TWO VISITS WERE WERE NON-PRODUCTIVE, AS THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. ON THE THIRD VISIT, I ASKED THAT THEY TECHNICIAN GO ON A TEST DRIVE WITH ME IN THE CAR. THIS VISIT FINALLY RESULTED IN AN ADMISSION FROM THE TECHNICIAN THAT HE COULD ALSO SMELL THE ODOR, AND THEY AGREED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE AND IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE ISSUE. AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE HAD BEEN CORRECTED BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL VENT LINE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN HOURS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE BACK, IT HAD BECOME OBVIOUS THAT A PERMANENT FIX WAS NOT INSTALLED, AND THE ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR REGULARLY OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS.