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Ford Explorer owners say their cars poisoned them
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:35 am
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Months after Ford acknowledged carbon monoxide leaks in police versions of Explorer SUVs, federal regulators are now looking at the potential of similar problems in civilian vehicles.
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NHTSA has more than 2,700 complaints about Explorer carbon monoxide leaks. In July, the agency upgraded its investigation to an "engineering analysis," which is one step short of a recall.
Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, but Explorer owners say they smell exhaust fumes, which contain the poisonous gas.
In technical service bulletins to dealers, Ford acknowledges an "exhaust odor" that may "smell like sulfur" and worsen when the climate control is on.
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Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:36 am to member12
Found On Roadside Dead is supposed to refer to the vehicle, not the people inside the vehicle.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:38 am to member12
Our local PD just ditched their Fords for Chargers and Tahoes because of this.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:39 am to member12
My wife drives an Explorer. There is no denying that exhaust fumes find their way into the cabin. Happens mostly when you punch the gas, which is why my wife never noticed it. 
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:43 am to GetCocky11
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Found On Roadside Dead is supposed to refer to the vehicle, not the people inside the vehicle.
Maybe just found on road unconscious.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:49 am to Black n Gold
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My wife drives an Explorer.
Does it have truck nuts?
Posted on 10/6/17 at 9:07 am to Black n Gold
So it's a leak at the exhaust manifold or collector? Seems like an easy fix that some cheap company doesn't want to pay for
Posted on 10/6/17 at 9:38 am to Hammertime
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So it's a leak at the exhaust manifold or collector? Seems like an easy fix that some cheap company doesn't want to pay for
Police fleet managers say that the problem is a cracked exhaust manifold. Supposedly it is a very common problem with V6 Fords.
This post was edited on 10/6/17 at 9:41 am
Posted on 10/6/17 at 9:40 am to member12
So Ford doesn't want to be stuck with the bill? I understand they might have to tilt the engine (don't know about the room under there), but damn, it's not that complicated
Posted on 10/6/17 at 9:43 am to Hammertime
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So Ford doesn't want to be stuck with the bill?
They initially blamed it on police radios.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 10:20 am to Hammertime
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So it's a leak at the exhaust manifold or collector? Seems like an easy fix that some cheap company doesn't want to pay for
It's been a known problem for over 3 years.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 10:34 am to member12
Carbon monoxide poising is acute and causes asphyxiation as it binds more readily to hemoglobin than oxygen. I know of no long-term effects from small amounts that do not cause you to lose consciousness.
Now, you could possibly argue that you are being exposed to particulate matter, NOx, and perhaps BTEX in the exhaust fumes.
Now, you could possibly argue that you are being exposed to particulate matter, NOx, and perhaps BTEX in the exhaust fumes.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 10:34 am to member12
Police radios have been putting out CO for years. The engines inside those radios are so inefficient
Posted on 10/6/17 at 10:45 am to member12
Really fricking annoying as that's my wife's leisure vehicle and we have a 3 and 1 year old.
I understand it's not likely, but that doesn't mean it's not bullshite or a concern.
I understand it's not likely, but that doesn't mean it's not bullshite or a concern.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 11:23 am to Bmath
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Carbon monoxide poising is acute and causes asphyxiation as it binds more readily to hemoglobin than oxygen. I know of no long-term effects from small amounts that do not cause you to lose consciousness.
Now, you could possibly argue that you are being exposed to particulate matter, NOx, and perhaps BTEX in the exhaust fumes.
Small amounts could affect your ability to operate a machine safely. CO causes drowsiness, headaches, etc even in small quanities
Posted on 10/6/17 at 12:12 pm to TennesseeFan25
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Really fricking annoying as that's my wife's leisure vehicle and we have a 3 and 1 year old.
If you are concerned, I am sure a trusted, independent mechanic would be happy to check for an exhaust manifold leak.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 12:25 pm to member12
what u get for buying shitty ford vehicle
Posted on 10/6/17 at 12:27 pm to member12
Oh no, I hope my Tundra is still safe
Posted on 10/6/17 at 12:33 pm to member12
If this gets big, current Explorers are going to be worth about as much as Explorers were when they were rolling over from blowouts.
Posted on 10/6/17 at 12:34 pm to member12
It would happen in my Wrangler when I had the bikini top on and idling.
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