Body - Exhaust Odors Noticed Inside Vehicle

TSB 12-12-4

12/13/12

EXPLORER EXHAUST ODOR IN VEHICLE

FORD:
2011-2013 Explorer

ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19.





2. Replace the left side rear air extractor. (Figure 1)





3. Open the liftgate and install a new drain valve in each of the two (2) drain holes on the left and right side of the liftgate. (Figure 2)

4. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to WSM, Section 100-02.

5. Lower and support rear section of the exhaust system.





6. Clean areas on underside of vehicle where seam sealer will be applied. (Figures 3-5)

7. Cover exhaust system and auxiliary climate control drain.

8. Apply generous amount of Motorcraft(R) Seam Sealer to rear horizontal sheet metal lap joints on left and right sides of the vehicle, and the rear sheet metal overlap flange across the rear of the vehicle. (Figures 3-5)





9. Spray generous amount of 3M(TM) Rubberized Undercoating around auxiliary air conditioning lines and seam sealer areas. (Figure 6)

10. Install the rear exhaust system.

11. Install rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19

12. Install the left hand and right hand rear fender mouldings. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.





a. Apply masking tape around the outer edge of the rear fender mouldings to protect the vehicle from damage.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

121204A 2011-2013 Explorer: Seal 1.9 Hrs.
Body Includes Time To
Replace Air Extractor Both
Rear Fender Mouldings
Install Liftgate Drain Valves
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
54280B62 07





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