Exhaust Smell Inside the Cabin

[megaspeed]

I've noticed that under a heavy acceleration there is a smell of exhaust going into the car. This only happens when the vehicle is accelerated hard. Could there be a loose seal? Why it only happens when the car is pushed hard?

Really enjoy the ride in my Sport 2012.

[BlackBetty]

The only thing I can think of is an exhaust leak.

 

You don't hear a flutter in the exhaust under acceleration?

 

You could also bring it in to Ford since its still under warentee

[FusionDiffusion]

Are you sure it's exhaust? If you're doing hard runs for the first time it might just be some machining oils or insulation burning off or producing smells from being hot for the first time. If you think it's exhaust and it's still doing it, then I would bring it in. Do you hear any unusual noises in the hood with the engine running?

[Camping68]

I also had what appears to be the same smell only when I drove my car hard for the first couple of times when I first got it, but now there is no more smell. So I think as FusionDiffusion has mentioned that it might just be insulation or some machining oils that just burn off.

[megaspeed]

I'll keep an eye on it. It is a strong possibility the car is "settling" and "burning in". The truth is also that the odor is only present when I drive the vehicle hard which is rather rare. As for the noise, the car doesn't produce any abnormal noise, besides the fantastic hum of revving engine when pushed hard. I'll keep you guys posted and thanks for the replies.

Edited October 19, 2012 by megaspeed