Burning smell from rubber door seal

[jimker55]

has anyone else smelled a burning smell from the black rubber door seals? I really notice it when my Explorer is sitting outside for a while. I have smelled it recently but didn't know what it was until I started sniffing around and its definitely coming from the seal.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
You are the first member to report this on the Forum. I have no idea why the door seal should emit any kind of smell other than possibly a faint rubber smell up close.

Peter

 

[jimker55]

Thanks. Yeah, its weird. I just went out there to smell it again and its still there and will get worse the warmer it gets. or maybe it's if the sun beats on it. Not sure...

 

[613GT500]

While I don't have the "burning" smell, I do notice a strong plastic smell and it is either the weathertechs or the seal as you suggested.

 

[jimker55]

I have an appointment on Monday I'll let you know what he says about the smell