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04-10-2012, 08:48 AM

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03gt04mach1

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Originally Posted by chub46

I noticed that burning smell sometimes after driving the car hard. Normally it's after long periods of easy driving.

Try checking around the exhaust area, to see if any wires or wire looms are to close or touching the exhaust manifolds.

04-10-2012, 08:51 AM

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steveo555

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Originally Posted by 03gt04mach1

I think you overworked the oil a little bit. Going 150 mph can do that. Or, the tires got very warm, and that's what you smell. You might be fine. Maybe change the oil sooner. I'd call that EXTREME conditions.

OP is from Canada...so I assume 150 is km which would make it about 90mph.

Op, my car has done the same thing. If I get on it hard and come to a light with the windows down you can sometimes smell it. I always thought it was just the brakes from stopping quickly.

04-10-2012, 09:08 AM

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03gt04mach1

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Originally Posted by steveo555

Thanks, I didn't think in that way. I thought 150 seemed a bit out there.

04-13-2012, 03:25 PM

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FordService

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Originally Posted by 2010stanger

car has manual trans and i wasnt shifting gears or braking hard, i was driving on a 3 lane highway and some jackass was ridding my bumper then he tried to pass me so i kept giving gas until we got to 150 than i had to take my exit and when i stopped at a light i could smell a burning rubber or oil in the car with windows down but with no smoke.

Hey 2010stanger

As per my Technical Subject Matter Expert, the exhaust does get hotter under hard acceleration and this odor could be normal. Quality of fuel may also have an effect on the type of odor. However, if you do not feel comfortable with it, contact the Ford of Canada Customer Relationship Center at 1.800.565.3673 for assistance.

Thanks,

Noemi