Topic: Ford Explorer

A "boots on the ground" report suggests that carbon monoxide leaks in police Ford Explorers may be caused by aftermarket equipment installations. Technicians drilling holes in the floorboards to mount police gear may be using defective epoxy that fails to seal out exhaust fumes. This report adds a new dimension to the ongoing investigation into officer illnesses linked to the vehicle model.

A series of incidents involving carbon monoxide leaks in Ford Explorer police interceptors has led the Austin Police Department to pull nearly 400 vehicles from service. The hosts speculate that the negative publicity might be part of a push by electric vehicle manufacturers to capture the law enforcement market. The segment concludes with a discussion on the potential dangers of high-voltage batteries in electric cars during accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating reports of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ford Explorer police interceptors, particularly in Austin, Texas. Ford officials claimed that while exhaust odors may be present, carbon monoxide is odorless, a statement criticized for ignoring that the gas is a component of exhaust. The company suggested that aftermarket modifications for police equipment may be creating unsealed spaces in the vehicle cabins.

A discussion of the mechanical challenges involved in towing a 5,000-pound Airstream trailer reveals that a Dodge Ram was insufficient for the task. The current Ford Explorer manages the weight but suffers from poor fuel economy and a small 17-gallon tank, while the trailer itself required professional spraying to eliminate a fire ant infestation picked up in Galveston.

A discussion on social interactions at campgrounds focuses on the repetitive questions Airstream owners face from strangers. An anecdote involves a couple dressed as a pirate and a fortune teller inquiring about the trailer and a Ford Explorer, which the owner quips was acquired in a divorce.