Burnt oil smell during hard acceleration.

*peterk9* · 02-23-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LM614

I mentioned this to my dealer, he said that all fords have this problem i.e. specs of oil spraying on the filter! I guess the problem is much worse with the Explorer hence the smell. They are currently looking at my filters and evaporator. Will let you know what they discover.

If that is the case, why aren't there more complaints about this issue? I have had mine almost a year now and no such issue.

Peter

**FordCustSrvc** · 02-24-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Akmechanic

My 2012 XLT build date 11/23/2011 had the smell for about 500 miles. I live in AK and after delivery of the Ex we had the 5th coldest January on record, which means long idle times and heater on full blast most of the time. I guessed the smell was solvents evaporating out of the plastic heat ducts etc since it was worse after idling for a period. Then again, at -50, it takes quite a bit of throttle to make it move too... At any rate, just about the time I was going to take it in, it stopped doing it...

Are you kidding? How do you prepare for -50 temperatures, Akmechanic?

I’m just glad you’re not an ice cube.

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Originally Posted by Dwr4door

...I picked up the xlt today.

The service department said that, yes, oil was leaking from a tube onto the engine air filter and exhaust due to some kind of a problem with the valve cover.

It looks like Ford is working on a fix. Hope it's soon!

On an even better news front, the new upgraded "A" pillars really do work. Yay! The noises are gone...

I’m glad they figured it out, Dwr4door. Send a PM if you’d like any more details forwarded.

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Originally Posted by LM614

...They are currently looking at my filters and evaporator. Will let you know what they discover.

LM614,

I still have your Explorer’s details so drop a line and I’ll be happy to forward your details to the Customer Service Manager in your area.

Cory

cnsheets · 02-24-2012, 10:12 AM

Although I have had zero problems with any type of burning smells, I am curious about this tube leaking oil on the air filter thing......

Can someone better explain where this "tube" is located or take a picture of what "tube" this is and where it is leaking onto what air filter???

VinceL · 02-24-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cnsheets

Although I have had zero problems with any type of burning smells, I am curious about this tube leaking oil on the air filter thing......

Can someone better explain where this "tube" is located or take a picture of what "tube" this is and where it is leaking onto what air filter???

Is it some sort of PCV valve?

peanut0426 · 02-25-2012, 08:39 AM

If this burning issue will not be fixed, I am getting rid of my explorer. I did not pay 40 some thousand dollars for this and all the other issues. I'm going to look into a jeep. Now that I know what to look for from this ford experience, hopefully I can find something that will make me happier than this explorer. I just see major problems down the road with ford really not caring.

Bonnie Lynn · 02-27-2012, 09:40 AM

Cory, after reading peanut0426's reply, why hasn't Ford fixed this already? Isn't Ford losing out on repeat customers because of this issue? I've given up on getting this fixed, that's why I haven't PM'ed you. It's like Ford technicians don't want to figure this out as it would be a major recall, I guess.

**FordCustSrvc** · 02-28-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by peanut0426

If this burning issue will not be fixed, I am getting rid of my explorer...

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Lynn

Cory, after reading peanut0426's reply, why hasn't Ford fixed this already?...

peanut0426 & Bonnie Lynn,

We’re working on a fix for this. I want your concern taken care of once and for all; I arranged a call, by the end of the day today, from the Customer Service Manager in your area.

Cory

VinceL · 02-28-2012, 06:42 PM

Aha! So it isn't the car breaking-in so much as it is the car just breaking. Well, as long as it is fixed... no worries.

peanut0426 · 02-29-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FordCustSrvc

peanut0426 & Bonnie Lynn,
Thanks Cory,
I did receive a call. I'm bringing my ex in and we will see what happens.

We’re working on a fix for this. I want your concern taken care of once and for all; I arranged a call, by the end of the day today, from the Customer Service Manager in your area.

Cory

**FordCustSrvc** · 03-05-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by peanut0426

Thanks Cory,
I did receive a call. I'm bringing my ex in and we will see what happens.

You’re welcome, Peanut; I’m confident your dealer will take care of you. Let me know if you’d like any details forwarded before your next follow-up.

Cory

Andrey888 · 03-05-2012, 03:10 PM

Carbon filter compartment for 5 Explorer. Activation of coal kills odor of motor oil.
I recommend: http://www.fordexplorerclub.ru/forum...html#msg148655

LM614 · 03-05-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LM614

I mentioned this to my dealer, he said that all fords have this problem i.e. specs of oil spraying on the filter! I guess the problem is much worse with the Explorer hence the smell.

They are currently looking at my filters and evaporator. Will let you know what they discover.

Finally got my car back, they said they did not discover any problems or foreign matter in the air filters or evaporator. They cleaned the filter.

The smell has reduced greatly, however it still detectable.

Don Memphis · 03-07-2012, 01:49 PM

I'm having this same problem. I don't have such a problem ignoring the "other" problems, but this one is just bad! Like I'm driving an old piece of junk and it only has 1900 miles on it!

JCat · 03-07-2012, 01:55 PM

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Don Memphis · 03-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Hehehehe.....JCat! That's about right! On a $52,800 vehicle!

VinceL · 03-07-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JCat

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Who farted?

Bonnie Lynn · 03-08-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrey888

Carbon filter compartment for 5 Explorer. Activation of coal kills odor of motor oil.
I recommend: http://www.fordexplorerclub.ru/forum...html#msg148655

How do you read that? I clicked on the link and it looks foreign to me.

VinceL · 03-08-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Lynn

How do you read that? I clicked on the link and it looks foreign to me.

So are you saying that they don't read Cyrillic in West Texas?

Did you try a Russian to English translation website?

I just ran that link through Google Translate, and the resulting translation is a funny read.

cnsheets · 03-08-2012, 11:02 AM

Google chrome automatically asked me if I wanted to translate it to english

VinceL · 03-08-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cnsheets

Google chrome automatically asked me if I wanted to translate it to english

That's handy.

02-28-2012, 06:42 PM	#168
VinceL Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring, TX 2013 Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,163 Vehicle Specs	Aha! So it isn't the car breaking-in so much as it is the car just breaking. Well, as long as it is fixed... no worries. __________________ We just bought American! She got the 2013 Ex Meet the Gray Ghost HERE Check out the Gray Ghost on Fuelly.com Average Mileage: 21.3 Best Tank: 26.5

03-07-2012, 01:55 PM	#174
JCat Wannabe Elite Explorer Atlanta 98 Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 361 Vehicle Specs	... Attached Images

02-24-2012, 10:12 AM	#163
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Although I have had zero problems with any type of burning smells, I am curious about this tube leaking oil on the air filter thing...... Can someone better explain where this "tube" is located or take a picture of what "tube" this is and where it is leaking onto what air filter???

02-25-2012, 08:39 AM	#165
peanut0426 Wannabe Elite Explorer mi 2011 limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 24 Vehicle Specs	If this burning issue will not be fixed, I am getting rid of my explorer. I did not pay 40 some thousand dollars for this and all the other issues. I'm going to look into a jeep. Now that I know what to look for from this ford experience, hopefully I can find something that will make me happier than this explorer. I just see major problems down the road with ford really not caring.

02-27-2012, 09:40 AM	#166
Bonnie Lynn Wannabe Elite Explorer West, Texas (Central Texas) 2011 Limited Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 73 Vehicle Specs	Cory, after reading peanut0426's reply, why hasn't Ford fixed this already? Isn't Ford losing out on repeat customers because of this issue? I've given up on getting this fixed, that's why I haven't PM'ed you. It's like Ford technicians don't want to figure this out as it would be a major recall, I guess.

03-05-2012, 03:10 PM	#171
Andrey888 Wannabe Elite Explorer Odessa 2011 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	Carbon filter compartment for 5 Explorer. Activation of coal kills odor of motor oil. I recommend: http://www.fordexplorerclub.ru/forum...html#msg148655

03-07-2012, 01:49 PM	#173
Don Memphis Wannabe Elite Explorer Memphis, TN 2013 Ford Explorer sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	I'm having this same problem. I don't have such a problem ignoring the "other" problems, but this one is just bad! Like I'm driving an old piece of junk and it only has 1900 miles on it!

03-07-2012, 07:45 PM	#175
Don Memphis Wannabe Elite Explorer Memphis, TN 2013 Ford Explorer sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	Hehehehe.....JCat! That's about right! On a $52,800 vehicle!

03-08-2012, 11:02 AM	#179
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Google chrome automatically asked me if I wanted to translate it to english