I'm new to this forum and joined after searching about a strange smell in my '07 AWD Edge. From what I have read the problem seems pretty widespread, regarding the PTU issues in the '07 AWD models. After a year of driving my first brand new vehicle I was noticing a strange smell that I can only describe as a burning chemical smell that grew stronger the further I drove and the more I had to sit at lights. I took it in and was told it was cause by a mouse nest near my engine and was charged over one hundred dollars for the cleaning. The smell persisted, but now it was spring and I could open the windows to air it out. It is now a year later and I've ignored the smell up until now. It has become very overwhelming and it can even be smelled outside my vehicle when it is running and right after I park. I'm frustrated because for two years my two year old has rode with me and had to breath the smells and I'm nearing the end of my second pregnancy and have realized I have exposed my new baby to potentially harmful fumes. Can anyone provide any advice, fixes, harmful side effects??? I have my third call into the Ford service manager at our local dealer. HELP!!!
