Burning Smell
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: MA
I dunno, I've had a smell like that in 4hi and when plowing since truck was new. I know many folks have experienced the same smell. No idea what the root of this is, but after 60K it's not been an issue for anyone including myself. Run with it!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: MA
That's a nice handle Karl.
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Tuned
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Whidbey Island
On a F150 4x4, I kept smelling a faint propane/sulphur/rotten egg odor when the air vents were open, or when standing near the front wheels when parked with hot engine. Turned out the front drive shaft CV seal had a small leak that sprayed CV lubricant onto an exhaust component. Only fix was to replace the drive shaft, and clean as much of the glazed residue off the exhaust as possible (tight spaces). That fixed the problem. No odor since.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: MA
So that must mean it is a slight smell (small something overheat).
Mountain Pass
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From: Loveland, CO
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2020
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It’s actually my power steering is leaking on to the front diff. I thought it was just hard to steer because of all the hard back snow. No it’s just a failed power steering unit. Anyone know if this is easy to replace or should I have a pro do it.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: MA
Thanks for the update. If it were mine and out of warranty I would still take it to dealer. I do my own brakes, fluids, front end and some suspension, used to do all my own stuff except rebuild a tranny. These new vehicles w/o a lift and a lot of times specific knowledge is tough.
