The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, there was a burnt hydraulic fluid odor inside the vehicle when the vehicle shuddered and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed, and the engine mount was replaced. The failure recurred; however, there was a rotten, sulfur like odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
| VIN Pattern | 1FM5K8D8*GG****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Explorer |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | XLT |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 290 |
| Engine KW | 216.253 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3500 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 213.583 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Passenger Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Chicago Assembly |
| Plant City | CHICAGO |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |