NHTSA ODI #11670581

2022 Ford Explorer Complaint

Engine And Engine Cooling

Filed July 1, 2025 · Incident date June 18, 2025

Vehicle
2022 Ford Explorer
Component(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaint filed
July 1, 2025
Date of incident
June 18, 2025
Reported VIN
1FMSK8DHXNG

Owner's description

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,378.

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