Burnt oil smell during hard acceleration.

Bonnie Lynn · 08-04-2011, 09:25 AM

I'm so glad I'm not the only one smelling this smell, as my family jokes around, that I have the nose of a bloodhound. I just wish there was a fix to it. I read somewhere that someone on this site has 23,000 miles and still smells it. Man, the powers-to-be at Ford really need to get together and figure this one out.

**FordCustSrvc** · 08-04-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Lynn

Thanks Cory. Yes, Shauna called me yesterday (August 2nd), and the smell she thought we were smelling was being described by Ford technicians as a sulphur smell. I tried to explain to her that it is most definitely not a sulphur smell which I acquate that smell to being like rotten eggs, and this is definitely not that. Anyways, I now have an appointment to take my X in on Monday and they're going to keep it until they figure out the problem. I'll keep you posted. I just wish those engineers at Ford were more competent in solving this problem.

You're welcome. I’m glad to hear you have an appointment, Bonnie Lynn. Thank you for keeping us in the loop with what they find.

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Originally Posted by chimoman

I have 23000Km on mine and I still get it. Just durign hard accelerations. Ford will have to figure this one out. I'm going for an oil change when I get back off vacation. I'll ask the service dept. It has nothing to do with breaking in the vehicle. No smells from the engine compartment should get into the passenger area of the vehicle. Safety hazard. Gases of any sort should not get in there. If this smell is getting in, what else is?

chimoma,
I can’t help by escalating concerns from Canada, so I recommend calling the Ford of Canada Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-565-3673 for assistance from a live agent.

Cory

calb · 08-04-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FordCustSrvc

chimoma,
I can’t help by escalating concerns from Canada, so I recommend calling the Ford of Canada Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-565-3673 for assistance from a live agent.

Cory

Hmm - another reason not to buy in Canada ... no Cory!!

**FordCustSrvc** · 08-08-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by calb

Hmm - another reason not to buy in Canada ... no Cory!!

calb, I really appreciate the compliment! I know the agents at the Ford of Canada CRC are just as good.

Cory

calb · 08-08-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FordCustSrvc

calb, I really appreciate the compliment! I know the agents at the Ford of Canada CRC are just as good.

Cory

Ahh - but they aren't here where it counts, and you are

Spengracin · 08-08-2011, 09:27 PM

Kuddo's

**FordCustSrvc** · 08-09-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by calb

Ahh - but they aren't here where it counts, and you are

Thanks; I do what I can!

Cory

LM614 · 08-17-2011, 08:01 PM

I also have this problem with the Burnt Oil / Exhaust smell. Current milage is 1700. Noticed the smell at approx. 1200 miles. At first thought this was some coating on the new engine burning off. However got much worse.

Reported this to the Ford dealers, but they say it because the car is new, and it will go away after about 5000 miles.

Glad to hear others are having the same problem (thought I was the only one).

However, my bigger issue is that my car is not within Europe or America so not expecting much in terms of technical expertise or ability to diagnose the problem.

Will be relying heavily on the postson this site in order to advice the local Ford dealers on a solution.

Thanks to all for your posts.

TIO M · 08-18-2011, 03:50 AM

I just hit the re-circ button and bam gone. Its not even that bad, I'm at 7k miles and tow and still doesn't come into the cabin or anything you folks describe.

**FordCustSrvc** · 08-18-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LM614

...However, my bigger issue is that my car is not within Europe or America so not expecting much in terms of technical expertise or ability to diagnose the problem...

LM614, I can’t assist with vehicles outside the US, so I’d be happy to look up the phone number for your country’s Customer Relationship Center. Let me know if you’d like my help getting that info.

Cory

Bonnie Lynn · 08-18-2011, 01:59 PM

Got vehicle back, and the Ford techs have determined that it is the break-in period of the engine and that's where the smell is coming from. I'm up to around 3,400 miles, and they're telling me that it should be gone by 10,000, so I'm going to give it the old "wait and see" to see if it actually disappears. I just don't understand why some have it and some don't.

TIO M · 08-18-2011, 02:20 PM

I believe the tech, this goes to show you that they built this things Ford tough and the damn thing is sealed up really really good! I had it at first but now she is very well broken in and I don't notice it anymore.

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Lynn

Got vehicle back, and the Ford techs have determined that it is the break-in period of the engine and that's where the smell is coming from. I'm up to around 3,400 miles, and they're telling me that it should be gone by 10,000, so I'm going to give it the old "wait and see" to see if it actually disappears. I just don't understand why some have it and some don't.

scoobycarolan · 08-18-2011, 02:59 PM

FWIW: 1Banger was talking about the PCV assembly that's in all modern engine cars. These things are really forced on us because of environmental concerns and offer 0.0% efficiency/performance/etc.

I drove an Audi A4 (actually 3) and all 3 engines had issues with this valve. In the Audi its a tiny check valve assembly on a hose from the intake manifold. This is one of the cheapest parts on your engine and I guarantee it is the LAST thing an engineer cares about when designing an engine. Its there simply to prevent grimy/oily/gas filled emissions. Mine (on the Audi) actually developed a hole and sprayed oily residue all over my engine which STUNK!

All that aside, I had a smell like that once or twice around 7,000 miles but it quickly passed. I just rolled over 10,000 miles and dealer reported no trouble found.

Chimmy76 · 09-07-2011, 10:30 AM

hi all i am also getting this smell i thought it was electrical at first but it happened again normally only after a hard take offs in the middle of the rpm range . i am so over this vehicle now. has anyone had their vehicle fixed for this issue? thanks.

**JDraper** · 09-07-2011, 06:34 PM

I'm beginning to notice that the smell from mine seems to be less than it was right after I bought the vehicle. I'm kind of in a "wait and see" mode with it right now. The last couple of times that I got on the throttle hard, it didn't smell...

Bonnie Lynn · 09-08-2011, 10:01 AM

I thought I read somewhere in this post where if you touch the recirculate air button/key on the touchscreen that you'll not smell it. I've tried that when I start to smell it, I just touch that button and then turn it back on a little bit later. That does help a lot.

**FordCustSrvc** · 09-08-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimmy76

hi all i am also getting this smell i thought it was electrical at first but it happened again normally only after a hard take offs in the middle of the rpm range . i am so over this vehicle now. has anyone had their vehicle fixed for this issue? thanks.

Chimmy76,
I’m available to help with your Explorer having this smell. So I can escalate this and arrange for a Customer Service Manager to call you, please PM me with your contact information, mileage, VIN, and dealer info. I will do everything I can to make this right.

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Originally Posted by JDraper

I'm beginning to notice that the smell from mine seems to be less than it was right after I bought the vehicle. I'm kind of in a "wait and see" mode with it right now. The last couple of times that I got on the throttle hard, it didn't smell...

JDraper,
I already have your VIN from previous messages, so send a PM for me to arrange a follow up call for further assistance. If you’re OK with holding off for now, be sure to keep us in the loop.

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Lynn

...I've tried that when I start to smell it, I just touch that button and then turn it back on a little bit later. That does help a lot.

Bonnie Lynn,
I escalated this for you before. Let me know via PM if this has dramatically changed since then or if you’d like help with anything else.

Cory

Dwr4door · 09-24-2011, 11:04 PM

I have had the same fume issue since I started driving mine. The smell goes away when the air conditioner isn't on. There has to be some kind of a/c system leak from the engine bay. Odometer is about 10,500 miles. It doesn't matter if the recirculate button is on or not. If I have to accelerate it never fails. About 20 seconds later, here comes the smell and I have to lower the windows to clear it out. I took it to a local Ford dealership, but they say they couldn't smell it. As if I'm hallucinating smells. Doh!

I think this is unacceptable. I've never had a problem like this, even in a much cheaper Kia that my wife used to drive, or for that matter anything! It's too bad. I'm going to take it to another dealership and hope for better results. In the meantime, I'll keep my eye on this site for any answers.

2011EX · 09-24-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill #4 Explorer

Regardless, why are you doing all of this "hard accelerations" during the engine break in process?

Since when is an engine still breaking in at 1,000 miles? The maximum I have ever seen was 500 miles and that was 15 years ago. Nowadays it is around 300 miles or less.

entra6 · 09-25-2011, 06:25 AM

Hi i have the car From Middle EAST and i have the same problem

when i accelerate i smell some burning smell even my brother told me when we was sit with me. and the dealer called me and i complain about it and we well see what next

6 things need to be Fixed
1- when i open the Air condition i hear Fan Noise

very loud. its like old Mercedes.
2- burning smell
3- beezzz noise from front window
4- thee roof for rain noise
5- rear camera i dont know some time its not clear at all
6- My Ford touch

08-18-2011, 03:50 AM	#49
TIO M Wannabe Elite Explorer Copperas Cove, Texas 2011 LTD X/Platinum 4wd Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 404 Vehicle Specs	I just hit the re-circ button and bam gone. Its not even that bad, I'm at 7k miles and tow and still doesn't come into the cabin or anything you folks describe. __________________ 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4wd, Platinum/Stone, Rapid Spec 301A, Dual Moon, BLIS, Tow Pack, 20", some nik naks. Special Ordered Tuxedo/Gray F-150 SuperCab 163" wheelbase, Eco-Boost, Heavy Duty Payload Pack and Max Trailer Tow Pack, 17" 7 Lug Aluminum wheels.....waiting on VIN!

09-07-2011, 10:30 AM	#54
Chimmy76 Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach,VA 2012 Tundra Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 74 Vehicle Specs	hi all i am also getting this smell i thought it was electrical at first but it happened again normally only after a hard take offs in the middle of the rpm range . i am so over this vehicle now. has anyone had their vehicle fixed for this issue? thanks. __________________ Current Vehicles 2012 Toyota Tundra 4WD CrewMax 2000 Focus ZX3 Prior Ford Vehicles2011 Explorer 4WD 301 White Tri-coat 2003 F-350 Crew Cab XLT Sport Pkg. 4WD, Sport Trac XLT 4WD 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible

09-07-2011, 06:34 PM	#55
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,398 Vehicle Specs	I'm beginning to notice that the smell from mine seems to be less than it was right after I bought the vehicle. I'm kind of in a "wait and see" mode with it right now. The last couple of times that I got on the throttle hard, it didn't smell... __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

09-24-2011, 11:04 PM	#58
Dwr4door Wannabe Elite Explorer TX 2011 Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs	Over 10,000 Miles. Still smells! I have had the same fume issue since I started driving mine. The smell goes away when the air conditioner isn't on. There has to be some kind of a/c system leak from the engine bay. Odometer is about 10,500 miles. It doesn't matter if the recirculate button is on or not. If I have to accelerate it never fails. About 20 seconds later, here comes the smell and I have to lower the windows to clear it out. I took it to a local Ford dealership, but they say they couldn't smell it. As if I'm hallucinating smells. Doh! I think this is unacceptable. I've never had a problem like this, even in a much cheaper Kia that my wife used to drive, or for that matter anything! It's too bad. I'm going to take it to another dealership and hope for better results. In the meantime, I'll keep my eye on this site for any answers.

08-04-2011, 09:25 AM	#41
Bonnie Lynn Wannabe Elite Explorer West, Texas (Central Texas) 2011 Limited Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	I'm so glad I'm not the only one smelling this smell, as my family jokes around, that I have the nose of a bloodhound. I just wish there was a fix to it. I read somewhere that someone on this site has 23,000 miles and still smells it. Man, the powers-to-be at Ford really need to get together and figure this one out.

08-08-2011, 09:27 PM	#46
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Kuddo's

08-17-2011, 08:01 PM	#48
LM614 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2011 Ford Explorer, Base Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	I also have this problem with the Burnt Oil / Exhaust smell. Current milage is 1700. Noticed the smell at approx. 1200 miles. At first thought this was some coating on the new engine burning off. However got much worse. Reported this to the Ford dealers, but they say it because the car is new, and it will go away after about 5000 miles. Glad to hear others are having the same problem (thought I was the only one). However, my bigger issue is that my car is not within Europe or America so not expecting much in terms of technical expertise or ability to diagnose the problem. Will be relying heavily on the postson this site in order to advice the local Ford dealers on a solution. Thanks to all for your posts.

08-18-2011, 01:59 PM	#51
Bonnie Lynn Wannabe Elite Explorer West, Texas (Central Texas) 2011 Limited Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	Got vehicle back, and the Ford techs have determined that it is the break-in period of the engine and that's where the smell is coming from. I'm up to around 3,400 miles, and they're telling me that it should be gone by 10,000, so I'm going to give it the old "wait and see" to see if it actually disappears. I just don't understand why some have it and some don't.

08-18-2011, 02:59 PM	#53
scoobycarolan Wannabe Elite Explorer Troy, NY '11 XLT Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 56 Vehicle Specs	FWIW: 1Banger was talking about the PCV assembly that's in all modern engine cars. These things are really forced on us because of environmental concerns and offer 0.0% efficiency/performance/etc. I drove an Audi A4 (actually 3) and all 3 engines had issues with this valve. In the Audi its a tiny check valve assembly on a hose from the intake manifold. This is one of the cheapest parts on your engine and I guarantee it is the LAST thing an engineer cares about when designing an engine. Its there simply to prevent grimy/oily/gas filled emissions. Mine (on the Audi) actually developed a hole and sprayed oily residue all over my engine which STUNK! All that aside, I had a smell like that once or twice around 7,000 miles but it quickly passed. I just rolled over 10,000 miles and dealer reported no trouble found.

09-08-2011, 10:01 AM	#56
Bonnie Lynn Wannabe Elite Explorer West, Texas (Central Texas) 2011 Limited Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	I thought I read somewhere in this post where if you touch the recirculate air button/key on the touchscreen that you'll not smell it. I've tried that when I start to smell it, I just touch that button and then turn it back on a little bit later. That does help a lot.

09-25-2011, 06:25 AM	#60
entra6 Wannabe Elite Explorer Middle East - Kuwait XLT 2011 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	Hi i have the car From Middle EAST and i have the same problem when i accelerate i smell some burning smell even my brother told me when we was sit with me. and the dealer called me and i complain about it and we well see what next 6 things need to be Fixed 1- when i open the Air condition i hear Fan Noise very loud. its like old Mercedes. 2- burning smell 3- beezzz noise from front window 4- thee roof for rain noise 5- rear camera i dont know some time its not clear at all 6- My Ford touch