EdgeOwner

The message below is the reproduction of the original reply posted in the topic "Burning smell" by EdgeOwner.

Because the 2 topics are not related and this problem is specific, I decided to create a new topic. You can consult the original replies chain in the topic "Burning smell".

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Another type of bad smell for the Edge

Well, I found this site by googling "Ford Edge bad smell"...

My 2007 SEL AWD smells terrible since beginning of November. It all started with a visit to the dealer where they: 1) installed winter tires; 2) changed oil and; 3) performed the 20,000km service and inspection routine. Since then, the dealer unsuccessfully tried to find the problem (3 times at the dealer for 2-5 days). Ford engineers have been involved since December.

I have the car since April 07 and it never happened before (no trouble for about 20,000 km).

The symptoms look the same as those described in the topic: On stops, but after driving for a few miles, a smell enters into the cabin (not perceptible from the outside however) except that it doesn't smell the burning. I cannot precisely describe the smell: It's a blend of propane, sulphur and ... garbage. It's stinks - really. No smoke, just a smell. A terrible smell. Even if I open the window, the smell will stay persistent until I start moving around.

I don't think it comes from the synthetic fluid dripping on the exhaust. I contacted the dealer to give him the infos found here and he said they already checked and there was no leak on the PTU. It is something else. As far as I can say, there is another customer (MKX) with the same exact problem at the same dealer. Maybe more out there to show up? - let's see.

For now, I am hounding the dealer to make sure he follows with Ford engineers. Who know if these emissions are not toxic or damageable for the health. They don't even know where it comes from (for now).

I will keep you informed.

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I am so glad I am not the only person to experience this smell. I own a 2007 AWD Lincoln MKX and I have the exact problem. On cold days when you are at a stop there is a strong gaseous like smell from as far as I can tell coming from the vents. I truly believe this is a problem as the symptoms are identical to what I am experiencing. I thought it was other vehicles exhaust or something and I would put the ventilation on using the recirculating air button but that did not make much of a difference. I am just glad I am not the only one as I have taken the car into the dealership but they told me they could not recreate the smell.

 

My quess is that is happens on cold days and somehow something is going on that causes this burning, rubberish smell. So for the record I have also experiences this in the 2007 AWD MKX as well.

Ahhhhh...MKXOwner! Not happy to hear that somebody else have the same problem but glad to know that I am not alone in this.

You are absolutly right. I didn't experienced the problem before the colder days of winter (November). I also believe that the smell comes from the vents but it hard to tell because there is no smoke, nothing. I am dealing with the problem for almost 2 months now and my patience is near limit.

I suggest we consider starting a new topic on the main maintenance page specifically for this problem now that we know that it's not just me (gonna call it "terrible smell", as opposed to "burning smell").

I wonder if you are the MKX user that I mentionned (I live in southern Quebec). If yes, then we probably have the same dealer!!!

Hi,

I am new to this forum even though I am driving a Edge since April '07. Since I live in Canada (Quebec), I might report infos on the Edge under "real" winter conditions. My excuses for those who live in the southern US.

I have a bad smell problem with my Edge so I posted a reply in the "maintenance" forum, under the topic "Burning smell (DJ Starr)" - you can see the message for more details. If anyone have info on the reported problem, this would be more than welcome.

Beside that, I have to admit that I am pretty impressed by the quality of this forum - well done.

Another type of bad smell for the Edge

Well, I found this site by googling "Ford Edge bad smell"...

My 2007 SEL AWD smells terrible since beginning of November. It all started with a visit to the dealer where they: 1) installed winter tires; 2) changed oil and; 3) performed the 20,000km service and inspection routine. Since then, the dealer unsuccessfully tried to find the problem (3 times at the dealer for 2-5 days). Ford engineers have been involved since December.

I have the car since April 07 and it never happened before (no trouble for about 20,000 km).

The symptoms look the same as those described in the topic: On stops, but after driving for a few miles, a smell enters into the cabin (not perceptible from the outside however) except that it doesn't smell the burning. I cannot precisely describe the smell: It's a blend of propane, sulphur and ... garbage. It's stinks - really. No smoke, just a smell. A terrible smell. Even if I open the window, the smell will stay persistent until I start moving around.

I don't think it comes from the synthetic fluid dripping on the exhaust. I contacted the dealer to give him the infos found here and he said they already checked and there was no leak on the PTU. It is something else. As far as I can say, there is another customer (MKX) with the same exact problem at the same dealer. Maybe more out there to show up? - let's see.

For now, I am hounding the dealer to make sure he follows with Ford engineers. Who know if these emissions are not toxic or damageable for the health. They don't even know where it comes from (for now).

I will keep you informed.