hondaconvert Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've had my '10 SEL V6 AWD for two months and loved it - up until now. Today, while cruising along, I suddenly noticed a strong odor. It smelled like burnt pancake syrup - very strange. I fiddled with the varioius climate controls, but that made no difference. So I drove to the local dealer who took a look at it and indeed noticed the smell. Unfortunately (as is often the case) their computers were down so they could go no further. (Apparently today's cracker jack mechanics have no skills of their own and must rely on a computer to diagnose problems.) When I returned home (problem NOT solved,) I looked under the hood and smiffed around. The odor seems to be on the passenger side near a hose that looks like it's wrapped in tin foil. Any ideas? Can I drive the car 600 miles for Thanksgiving weekend? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard35 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I've had my '10 SEL V6 AWD for two months and loved it - up until now. Today, while cruising along, I suddenly noticed a strong odor. It smelled like burnt pancake syrup - very strange. I fiddled with the varioius climate controls, but that made no difference. So I drove to the local dealer who took a look at it and indeed noticed the smell. Unfortunately (as is often the case) their computers were down so they could go no further. (Apparently today's cracker jack mechanics have no skills of their own and must rely on a computer to diagnose problems.) When I returned home (problem NOT solved,) I looked under the hood and smiffed around. The odor seems to be on the passenger side near a hose that looks like it's wrapped in tin foil. Any ideas? Can I drive the car 600 miles for Thanksgiving weekend? Hi there.....if I may ask, where are you located...have any maple trees around your home/where you park your car? The reason is I had a similar problem....and it turned out that it was some maple leafs that had got caught in the engine compartment....smell was worse after a longer engine warmup.....anyway, once I made sure the engine compartment was free of all debris, the smell went away. Let me know how you made out. By the way, I live in Northern Ontario, Canada 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaconvert Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi, I live one eastern Long Island in New York (the Hamptons area) I have no maple trees, but I do have a lot of oaks and beeches. The car is garaged, but I do drive through leaves in the road this time of year so I'll check under the car and under the hood. Thanks for the tip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptsmith24 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Maple leaves? HAHA. I find that funny. Does it beat having an air freshener? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaconvert Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Maple leaves? HAHA. I find that funny. Does it beat having an air freshener? Turns out the odor WAS leaves in the engine compartment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaconvert Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 It turns out the smell WAS leaves in the engine compartment. Strange but true. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaconvert Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi there.....if I may ask, where are you located...have any maple trees around your home/where you park your car? The reason is I had a similar problem....and it turned out that it was some maple leafs that had got caught in the engine compartment....smell was worse after a longer engine warmup.....anyway, once I made sure the engine compartment was free of all debris, the smell went away. Let me know how you made out. By the way, I live in Northern Ontario, Canada You were right - leaves under the hood. But I had to find them myself; the guys at Ford didn't even think it was worth considering. I'll be taking my Fusion somewhere else from now on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard35 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 You were right - leaves under the hood. But I had to find them myself; the guys at Ford didn't even think it was worth considering. I'll be taking my Fusion somewhere else from now on. Hey.....glad I could help and that your problem is solved....enjoy your Fusion....I love mine! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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