Ford Sued (Again) for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

There’s a new Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit in town, and this one is expanding the size of the problem. [Plaintiff Mary] Boatner says that on July 6 she drove the Explorer from Alabama to Michigan and noticed a strong chemical odor. Ms. Boatner rolled down her windows for fresh air but the odor was still there … When Ms. Boatner arrived in Michigan, and for several days thereafter, she allegedly experienced restlessness, lack of focus, fatigue, nausea and headaches.

Mrs. Boatner owns a 2017 Explorer, which falls outside the scope of the current NHTSA investigation.

There were hints the problem was bigger than just the 2011-2015 model years. Ford’s own program to fix Police Interceptor Explorers included the 2016-2017 model years.

The lawsuit says the problem exists in the newest Explorers, and interesting names the 2007-2013 Ford Edge and 2007-2015 Lincoln MKX as well.

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Carbon Monoxide and the Potential for Exhaust Poisoning in Explorers

Exhaust concerns have reached a fevered pitch for the 5th-generation Explorer. There are reports of nausea, headaches, and even carbon monoxide poisoning. Ford reluctantly issued a “complimentary service” program following multiple lawsuits