2019 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 298 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 2 involved a crash. 6 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, bodyJul 14, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V448000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearFeb 20, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
Campaign 26V101000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
Campaign 26V012000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Structure, bodyMay 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
Campaign 21V316000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerAug 28, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Campaign 19V633000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
298 reports, newest first.
Engine, Sep 19, 2020
MY SUV IS LEAKING EXHAUST INTO THE CABIN. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY, LIKE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY OR PASSING A CAR. NOW THE PROBLEM IS OFTEN WHEN JUST DRIVING NORMALLY. YOU CAN SMELL THE EXHAUST INSIDE. IT SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. I HAVE BROUGHT THE EXPLORER BACK 3 TIMES TO THE DEALER AND THE CANNOT FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER 8 WEEKS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 12, 2020
CARBON MONOXIDE SMELL IN THE CAR WHEN DRIVING, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY TELL US THEY CAN NOT FIND A SMELL, OF A PROBLEM, SO WE HAVE JUST HAD TO LIVE WITH THE HORRID SMELL, WITH A NEW BABY AND ANOTHER SMALL CHILD RIDING INSIDE. VERY UNSAFE IN MY OPINION. WE ALSO NOTED THAT THE HORN IS VERY QUIET. ONLY HORN WAS INSTALLED IN THE 2019 FORD EXPLORER, AS OPPOSED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR VEHICLES, THEY HAD 2 HORNS INSTALLED.
Seats, Aug 3, 2020
FORD RECALL 19C07- { APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL FRONT SEATS- POTENTIAL LACK OF SEAT RESTRAINT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH}. I RECEIVED THIS NOTICE BY MAIL AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR MY 2019 FORD EXPLORER AT 'GARY YEOMANS FORD PALM BAY' ZIP-32907. THEY DID NOT REPAIR THIS RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN ON 07/27/20. MY REPAIR ORDER STATES THEIR TECH #5534 FOUND: "THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ONE OR MORE MECHANICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. BOTH SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED". THE VIN SAYS THEY BOTH ARE POWER-WHICH I QUESTIONED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE-AT THIS SAME DEALERSHIP. I WAITED 3 FULL DAYS FOR MY VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED WITHOUT A LOANER VEHICLE-WHILE THIS TECH WAS TOO LAZY TO WALK FROM THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SEAT TO INSPECT THAT IT WASN'T A POWER SEAT. I ALSO REQUESTED THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER SEAT BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. IT CONTINUES TO GET STUCK AND WON'T FOLD UP OR CLICK INTO PLACE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. TWICE IT HAS JOLTED FORWARD IN THE OPEN POSITION UPON BRAKING, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HITTING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ONE OF THESE TIMES MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN THIS SEAT - I CAN ONLY THANK GOD SHE WASN'T A TODDLER. FOR THIS REASON MY PASSENGERS CANNOT SIT IT IN IT - IT VERY WELL COULD KILL THEM. THIS SAME TECHNICIAN STATES ON MY REPAIR ORDER: "VERIFIED THAT THE REAR SECOND ROW SEATS FOLD UP AND DOWN AND OPERATE PROPERLY". I HAVE BEEN GRILLED ABOUT GIVING A FIVE STAR REVIEW
Other or unspecified, May 22, 2020
FOR THIS MODEL YEAR FORD EQUIPPED THE EXPLORER WITH A SINGLE-TONE HORN. THE VOLUME IS VERY LOW AND SOUNDS LIKE A TOY HORN. I DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFIDENCE THAT THIS HORN WILL HELP ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Wheels, May 18, 2020
I PURCHASED MY 2019 FORD EXPLORER IN MARCH 2019. I HAVE NOW REPLACED ALL 4 HANKOOK TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE HAD CRACKS, TEARS, HOLES, AND WERE SHREDDING. EACH TIRE FAULTED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. HANKOOK WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND MYSELF. HANKOOK BLAMED ME ON THE FIRST TIRE. I HAVE NOW FOUND A HOLE AND RIPS ALL OVER THE 4TH TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT MANUFACTURER FAULT. I CANNOT REVEAL MY AGE BUT I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY OTHER CAR DO THIS BUT MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THIS CAR HAD HANKOOK TIRES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLES AT 8 MONTHS DUE TO HOLES AND EXTREME SHREDDING. HANKOOK HAS COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND BBB. I HAD A BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER CONTACTING THEM ON A DIFFERENT TIRE THAN I REPORTED TO THEM. I HAVE A YEAR OLD CAR WITH 4 TIRES THAT HAVE HOLES, YEARS, SHREDS. TODAY I HAD TO PUT A 4TH TIRE ON THE CAR. HANKOOK IS GOING TO HURT SOMEONE! I WAS DRIVING 85MPH WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. *TR
Structure, May 6, 2020
ROOF RAILS COME LOOSE, TOTALLY UNSECURED TO VEHICLE. ONE HAS FALLEN OFF WHILE DRIVING, ONE WAS DESTROYED IN CAR WASH. THE RAILS SEEM TO POP LOOSE NO MATTER WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE VEHICLE (I.E. PARKED, DRIVING). THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ONLINE BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO RESOLVE IT. *TR
Structure, Mar 1, 2020
ROOF RACK ON TOP OF VEHICLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE PLASTIC CLIPS AREN'T ENOUGH TO KEEP IT ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD 12K MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY ROOF RACKS COMING OFF MY VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Feb 10, 2020
I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER TWICE NOW FOR CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I HAVE HAD A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR THAT I PURCHASED FROM A RETAILER THAT SHOWS ELEVATED LEVELS ABOVE 60 PARTS PER MILLION WITHIN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MY FAMILY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THE CO EXPOSURE
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2020
NOTICED SEVERE EXHAUST SMELL WHEN DEFROST IS ON WHILE DRIVING, AND MORE MODERATELY WHEN THE RECIRCULATED AIR IS ON. LOOKED UP THE ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT OUR 2019 FORD EXPLORER IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES THAT CAUSED A SOFT RECALL FROM FORD FOR THEIR 2011-2017 MODELS. TOOK IT TO LOCAL FORD SERVICE CENTER, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THE TECH AT FORD SERVICE CALLED THEIR HOTLINE, WHO STATED "REAR AIR VENTS WERE LOOSE CAUSING THIS CONCERN". FOLLOWING THIS CALL, FORD SERVICE CENTER DID THE FOLLOWING (ALL QUOTES ARE FROM SERVICE INVOICE): "REMOVED REAR BUMPER COVER AND INSPECT[ED] AIR EXTRACTORS. INSPECTION FOUND BOTH EXTRACTORS WERE NOT CONNECTED ON THE LEFT REAR CORNER OF BOTH SIDES, LIKE THEY ARE BROKEN WILL NOT PROPERLY SEAT. INSPECTION ALSO FOUND LIFTGATE DRAIN VALVE WAS MISSING AND LR TAILLAMP GROMET WAS NOT SEATED TO THE BODY. REPLACED BOTH EXTRACTORS AND DRAIN VALVE, RESEATED LR TAILLAMP BODY PLUG, REINSTALLED REAR BUMPER AND TEST DROVE." WE HAVE NOT NOTICED THE EXHAUST SMELL SINCE THE FIX ONE WEEK AGO. I AM REPORTING THIS SO THAT NHTSA AND ANYONE READING THIS KNOWS THAT THE FORD EXHAUST ISSUES THAT CAUSED SO MANY PROBLEMS ARE STILL ONGOING THROUGH THE 2019 MODEL, AND ALSO SO THAT CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THIS MODEL KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO TELL THEIR LOCAL FORD SERVICE CENTERS TO DO TO FIX IT.
Other or unspecified, Jan 16, 2020
BACK UP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK ESPECIALLY NOT IN COLD. I CAN JUST START THE VEHICLE AND THE CAMERA WON'T WORK ONCE BUT IT HAS NOW BECOME AN ALL DAY THING
Electrical system, Nov 24, 2019
THIS CAR WILL NOT START AFTER BEING TURNED OFF AND LEFT FOR CERTAIN TIME. THE CAR CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AND IS FUNCTIONING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALER AND FOUND THE GAS MODULE BAD. AFTER 4 MONTHS THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AND THE CAR WILL NOT START.
Other or unspecified, Oct 22, 2019
JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2019 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALMOST NEARLY BEING SIDE SWIPED BY A BIG RIG WHO APPARENTLY DID NOT SEE ME OR HEAR MY HORN. I THEN PULLED OVER NEAREST EXIT AND PRESSED MY HORN TO HEAR THAT IT WAS LOW SOUNDING. I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS DEFECTIVE OR A RECALL ON HORNS. I SEARCHED ONLINE TO FIND OUT THAT FORD HAS ONLY INSTALLED 1 HORN FOR THIS YEAR MODEL. NOT SURE IF ITS TO BE CHEAP OR BY MISTAKE, BUT I HAVE READ MANY REVIEWS THAT THERE'S ONLY 1 HORN INSTALLED WHEN ALL PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE 2 HORNS INSTALLED. THERE ALSO HAS BEEN VIDEOS MADE ON YOUTUBE REGARDING CONCERNS OF THESE 2019 FORD EXPLORERS. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 24, 2019
REAR HATCH ELECTRIC OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM FAILED - HATCH CAME DOWN A STRUCK THE HEAD OF A PERSON CAUSING AN INJURY. ALSO BECAUSE THE HATCH WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY EXHAUST ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING DRIVEN.
Tires, Sep 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK VENTUS 105H TIRES, SIZE: 255/50/R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CONSISTENTLY DUE TO A THREE INCH CUT APPROXIMATELY TWO INCHES FROM THE RIM. SUNSET FORD (11700 GRAVOIS RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63127, (314) 843-4431) TRIED TO SELL THE CONTACT A NEW TIRE AFTER INFORMING HIM THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WENT TO A TIRE SHOP FOR A SECOND OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE TIRE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Service brakes, Sep 13, 2019
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO CLEARANCE UNDER THE DASH. MY SIZE 12 FEET WILL NOT REACH THE PEDAL QUICKLY ENOUGH IN AN EMERGENCY.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 9, 2019
2019 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HORN NOT BEING LOUD ENOUGH TO BE HEARD AT ANY SAFE DISTANCE. *LD *JS
Suspension, Aug 29, 2019
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN STRAIGHT ON RESIDENTIAL 2 LANE STREET. HEARD A LOUD BREAK/ LOSS OF DRIVING CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH PULLED FORCEFULLY TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE SCRAPED OFF CURB THEN BACK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND COMING TO STOPPED. HAD LOST ALL POWER TO STEERING AND OPERABILITY OF VEHICLE. PUT HAZARDS ON TO AVOID ACCIDENT EXAMINED DAMAGE TO RIGHT FRONT PASS SIDE TIRE. APPEARED THAT STABILIZER ARM, SNAPPED, BALL JOINT DISCONNECTED. RIM WAS NOT BENT OR DAMAGED OTHER THAN SCRAPE TO CURB AND TIRE WAS FULLY INFLATED. PRIOR TO MALFUNCTION DRIVER DID NOT HIT ANY OBSTRUCTION, DEBRIS OR POTHOLES ON ROAD. NO DAMAGE TO BODY OF VEHICLE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 30, 2019
BURNING SMELL (PRESUMABLY EXHAUST FUMES) ARE LEAKING INTO CABIN WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN UPON HARD ACCELERATION AND WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON IN AIR RECYCLE MODE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 18, 2019
THE 2019 FORD EXPLORER IS DELIVERED NEW WITH ONE INADEQUATE HORN. ALL OTHER MODEL YEARS HAVE TWO HORNS AND ARE WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A HORN. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, THE HORN IS SO LOW I COULD NOT SCARE A SQUIRREL. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAID THEY CANNOT UPGRADE. THE FORD DEALER SAID THEY CANNOT UPGRADE WITHOUT EFFECTING THE WARRANTY.
Wheels, Jun 24, 2019
WHILE DRIVING FROM VIRGINIA TO FLORIDA, TOWING SMALL U-HAUL TRAILER, WHEEL LUGS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF BELT ROLLING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW, I AM THE ONE AND ONLY OWNER FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND NEVER BEEN WORKED ON.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES COMING FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEE FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 4170-C RALEIGH RD PKWY W, WILSON, NC 27896, (252) 291-6000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100. *TT SINCE THE INITIAL FAILURE REPORT TO NHTSA ON JUNE 6, 2019, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO DATE, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. TO THIS DATE, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. EXCESSIVE FUMES IN THE CABIN, MAINLY WHILE ACCELERATING AND/OR DRIVING LONG DISTANCES; THE SMELL IS SO STRONG THAT WE KEEP THE SUNROOF TILT OPEN TO ENSURE GOOD AIR FLOW & REMOVE FUMES FROM CABIN.*JB
Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2019
ON MARCH 2ND 2019 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WITH 1,800 MILES WAS TOWED TO THOMASSEN FORD IN CHARLES TOWN WV LEAVING OWNER STRANDED. COMPLAINED OF STRONG FUEL/GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. FUEL/GASOLINE WAS LEAKING BADLY OUT OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. ON MARCH 4TH NOTIFICATION WAS PROVIDED FROM SERVICE WRITER THAT NONE OF THE FUEL LINES OR CLAMPS WERE ATTACHED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY. VEHICLE SAT AT THOMASSEN FORD UNTIL MARCH 27TH WHEN REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. APRIL 9TH 2019 SOME FORM OF FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE PARKED VEHICLE FOR 8 HOURS AFTER A 7 MINUTE DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JERRY'S FORD IN LEESBURG VA "UNABLE TO DUPLICATE" THEREFORE NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THERE ARE PHOTOS OF THIS ISSUE. APRIL 18TH 2019 A STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO JERRY'S FORD IN LEESBURG VA "UNABLE TO DUPLICATE" THEREFORE AGAIN NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. TO THIS DAY THE VEHICLE STILL MAKES THE NOISE WHICH HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THERE IS VIDEO OF THIS ISSUE
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES AND FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE FORD (4000 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997, (772) 287-0955) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TEST WAS NOT YET COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.