FORD EXPLORER EXHAUST LEAK RECALL NEEDED: SAFETY GROUP
Center for Auto Safety says Ford should recall 1.3 million Ford Explorers over exhaust leaks. Z
JULY 4, 2018 — A Ford Explorer exhaust leak recall should be ordered for 2011-2017 SUVs to prevent occupants from exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide, according to the Center for Auto Safety (CAS).
The safety agency says customers continue to complain about exhaust leaks in the cabins of the Explorers even after Ford dealers allegedly fixed the leaks.
It's been two years since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into possible exhaust leaks in about 1.3 million SUVs in the U.S. According to the Center, while NHTSA has failed to complete the investigation, Ford has also failed to fix the exhaust and carbon monoxide danger.
The exhaust leak issue has followed Ford with a grim persistence for the past few years after customers complained of smelling exhaust fumes and getting sick while in the Explorers.
CAS claims carbon monoxide complaints have increased dramitically since NHTSA opened its investigation in July 2016, and the complaints continued to increase after Ford announced a "complimentary service" program in October 2017 for about 1.3 million 2011-2017 Explorers in the U.S.
Ford says it will keep the program open until December 31, 2018, requiring dealers to seal the rear of the SUVs, reprogram the air conditioners and replace liftgate drain valves.
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