Every time I accelerate or merge or drive with all the windows up, I can smell a engine exhaust/burning type smell. This smell gives me a head ache and makes me feel nauseas. I have already had the 'carbon monoxide concerns' dealer service and this smell has not changed. I have to put the windows down constantly to not smell this smell that gives me a head ache.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

There has been a recall on the Ford Explorer due to exhaust leaking into the cabin. I took my car into the Ford dealership to be repaired two months ago and was told everything was fixed. However, for the past few weeks I have noticed that the amount of exhaust in the cabin in the vehicle while driving continues to increase to the point that it is affecting my and my family's health. I have an appointment today to figure out if I have carbon monoxide poisoning from prolong exposure to these fumes as I have been exhibiting many of the symptoms for the past week and smell exhaust fumes all of the time even when I am not vehicle. If I test positive I will have my family tested as well, but this issue must be resolved before someone gets hurt or god forbid dies. As you know there are also delayed neurological manifestations which worries me the most as I don't know how long I have been exposed.

- Westminster, MD, USA

We purchased a new 2016 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD 4dr in 2016. The oe tires on the vehicle were 4 hancook ventus S1 nobel 2 tires, sized 255/50R20. The dot rating is "5mnc 1A H". at 13,369 miles all 4 tires were replace under "warranty". the front tire treads were "flacking/peeling". the work was done by mathews-currie Ford, 130 tamiami trial North, nokomis fl 34275, on 5/10/17, ro # 6199123/1. our cost for the tires was $419.62. We were forced by hancook to replace "like with like". at 23,101 miles I took the vehicle back to the same dealer to have the oil changed. The replacement tires are again "flacking/peeling." The dealer tells me that we will have to replace them with the same tires. They also tell me that this a reoccurring problem with this brand of tires. My background is that of an executive in the oe and aftermarket automotive and heavy truck industry. My employers manufactured foundation brakes, brake chambers and ride control. I know an unsafe situation when I see one and this one is not safe. I was involved in a major safety recall on ride control and know what it can cost a company to not recognize what their potential liability can be. I am not comfortable for the safety of myself and my family with hancook tires. My request is that someone from your legal staff contact Ford's legal department and warn them about the future liability being created for them by one of their suppliers.

- Venice, FL, USA

Strong exhaust smell leaking into the cabin.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

We now drive with windows partially open due to carbon monoxide exhaust gas entering the passenger compartment of our 2016 Ford Explorer. We are assuming that the exhaust manifolds are the problem.

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

I have noticed theres a burning smelling from heater/ac vents right after acceleration from vehicle being stopped. I can confirm its a burning smell (similar to burning plastic or rubber). When the smell is present, it feels like theres lack of acceleration from the gas pedal. Almost like if theres a clogged air filter or issue with transmission or exhaust. It feels like that kind of poor acceleration issue. The burning smells last for about 1-2 minutes and I'm not sure where its coming from. The odor is a very strong odor and I'm waiting for a fire to break out somewhere when this odor is present. I have a service appt on Monday, Feb 26 and hopefully something will be found. The last thing I want is to be driving and the vehicle breaks down, let alone catches fire for some reason.

- Broadview, IL, USA

When I first purchase this vehicle I could smell something funny when driving it kind of like an old filter that needed replacement or mild gas like smell. I called the dealer and they said the car I purchased hasn't been used for too long and it's normal to experience that the first few weeks/months... so I went through N and purchased a car airfreshner to camouflage the smell coming out the exhaust heat/ac fan. It worked a little but I was running out of it quickly and if I didn't changed it right away then the smell will come back...I will as T driving it much when I first bought it cause I was stay at home mom. I started feeling sick when I got a full time job back in November as I was driving the car for work (60miles+ /day). I told my husband I was feeling lightheaded, dizzy and long lasting headaches, he said it light be from the. New job and I needed to ajust but when I heard about the issue going on with Ford SUV's I realized that it's definitely my car who's making me sick! it also explains the smell inside the vehicle, ...when I told my husband he had a good laugh at me even though I pulled the news report for him, so we switched cars for few weeks and he started experiencing the same symptoms while driving my Ford. We talked to our Ford service department but they denied anything wrong with the car

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

In October 2017 I started experiencing headaches, lung congestion, sinus drainage and overall fatigue. I normally work out at the gym 4 or 5 days a week but got to the point that I was coughing to much to exercise. Mt blood pressure went up as well as my blood sugar levels. I put my Explorer in for service twice because of the smell. The smell was strongest when I was driving (about one hour to and from work) with the heat on. The smell got better when I set the vents to cycle the internal air.

- Arnold, MD, USA

Bought a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport in Nov.2016 used with 20K miles. As I was driving home I noticed a horrible smell and thought it was just something in the area never dreaming it was the car! I did a little research and found the car had a recall on it. The smell is horrible, so bad we have to ride with the windows down. Im not sure why the dealership was even allowed to sell the car to me with disclosing this problem. I have taken the car to my local Ford dealership and they are waiting on a response from Ford. I would like them to buy the car back from me.I am driving a 2003 car now with 150K miles because I cannot drive my new car.

- Fairfeild, TX, USA

If you want to know what is going on with your Ford Explorer, go to fordexplorernightmare.com. Read the 2 key documents and leave your story!

- Lafayette, LA, USA

Since owning this vehicle, experienced exhaust odors inside of vehicle, for over two years experiencing severe health issues, had been complaining to my doctors. Took vehicle in and dealer said they fixed odors which was producing exhaust carbon monoxide. To enter into vehicle, since being fixed for carbon monoxide issues still experiencing health issues. After reading articles yesterday am convinced my health issues are now related to carbon monoxide poisoning due to Explorer defect.

- San Dimas,, CA, USA

The last (3) times my son has been in our 2016 Ford Explorer he has vomited. He is 2.5 years old and we have a daughter on the way in 2-3 weeks. It is just now clicking that this is probably a CO2 issue since he is always fine once he gets out of the car. It is always about 10 minutes after driving. He becomes dizzy and looks down. It is awful. We have tried to get the part from Ford for weeks but they say they are back-ordered. Please help!

- Franklin, TN, USA

Exhaust fumes inside vehicle there is a smell of exhaust fumes inside our 2016 Ford Explorer when the engine is running. We purchased this 'new' in July 2016 and noticed it right away - if you don't open the windows and air out the vehicle, the fumes cause passengers to experience nausea and headache - it is most noticeable on acceleration but sometimes it just occurs out of nowhere. It then becomes absolutely necessary to open the windows and get oxygen / outside air inside the vehicle - it's almost automatic for us to do this anymore - start the car, accelerate, open the windows, air it out, close the windows. This vehicle's usual occupants are a driver and front seat passenger, however, second and third row seat passengers who have been in the vehicle have experienced and reported the same issues, e.g., nausea and headache. The vehicle now has 26K miles.

- The Villages, FL, USA

My family is getting sick while in the car. Adults with symptoms of dizziness and nausea. Children with symptoms of nausea, headaches and vomiting. The vehicle is in motion and has happened on county, state and highway roads. Getting out of the vehicle makes the symptoms go away.

- Georgetown, OH, USA

Very stong carbon-monoxide smell in cabin. I have to put windows down to drive. Took to Ford for the recall repair, still have an issue. Happens when car is sitting & while being driven.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

I reported this earlier today, but wanted to add to here that I talked to a representative to Ford and told him that the car was leaking exhaust into the cab of the car. He advised me to "drive it" to another dealership about 20-30 minutes away. I asked if he was willing to put his child in this car as this is what he is advising me to do. He said he would not. Please use this information as you can as Ford customer service is now putting people in and outside of the car in serious danger by advising them to drive vehicles that are obviously not road worthy. Disgusting a company is allowed this... thanks

- Puyallup, WA, USA

Been getting headaches for the past month as well as dizziness and feelings of nausea. Yesterday car had overwhelming exhaust odor inside of car that made me extremely ill all day yesterday... I did call Ford and they had it towed to a Ford dealer who stated they will change out clips. Want to be sure to report as it appears it is an ongoing problem with this vehicle typle.. the smell could be smelt as soon as car was turned on, and worsened as car was driving down road. Faster the car would move the worse it got.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

Anytime I accelerate to highway speeds, a strong exhaust odor fills the passenger cabin. I was told it was nothing to worry about but now I saw a news article that raised new concerns and suggested reporting this issue if present.

- Tampa, FL, USA

I was driving on a major highway and my SUV suddenly started loosing power and jerking (hesitating to move) I pulled over and started to smell burning oil or very unique smell almost like burning break fluid or carbon. Took the car to the dealership and the smell was noticed immediately by the service rep. They could not find the issue and cannot explain the smell in my cars cabin. The smell is so strong when parked or during idle that we cannot run the ac or heater for fear of the smell making ya all sick. Ford will not provide any insight or help and the smell is literally harming me and my children. The issue is ongoing and the smell has not let up. The car does sputter out when accelerating from time to time..no answers from Ford on why that happens....completely lost and frustrated!

- Austin, TX, USA

Car has smelled awful since leasing. Being gassed with carbon monoxide every time I drive it. Took in for recall to varsity Lincoln. They did not address it. Drove car to frankenmuth for thanksgiving dinner 1 1/2 hour ride. Something popped and the most awful gas smell came out and never went away everybody around us could smell it. Dropped it off at tom holzer Ford. They addressed the recall and smell by putting adshesive (tape) and sealant (glue) called and told it it was ready. The smell was not gone took it back 4 days later. Was told the transfer case blew and they would need it for a few days to fix it. Pick up car still smelled awful. Went up North last week. Three hour ride. The first hour I had the back windows open as always cause I know I am being poisoned. The next two hours were pouring rain could no longer drive with windows open. Stopped for gas and groceries. Got out of Explorer and was dizzy, nauseated and my heart hurt couldn't think of what groceries I needed clerk asked if I was ok. Told him not sure what was wrong with me figured it out I was poisoned carbon monoxide

- Novi, MI, USA