A strong odor of exhaust inside a car while idling or using the heater often indicates a leak in the exhaust system, allowing harmful fumes to enter the cabin. This can occur due to damaged gaskets, cracked exhaust pipes, or issues with the heater core, which may allow exhaust gases to mix with the vehicle's heating system. It's crucial to address this issue promptly, as inhaling exhaust fumes can be dangerous to health. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent such problems.
If your exhaust pipe is clogged, it can cause a buildup of exhaust gases in the engine, leading to reduced performance and efficiency. You may experience symptoms such as decreased acceleration, rough idling, or a strong smell of gasoline. In severe cases, a clogged exhaust can cause engine overheating and even engine damage. It's important to address a clogged exhaust pipe promptly to prevent further issues.
The Ford Taurus is famous for having leaking heater core. It is located on the passenger side inside the passenger compartment and inside the dashboard. It costs about $1000 to get a mechanic to fix it.
Sounds like you have an internal heater box issue. Possibly one on the mode door motors quit or you have a broken door inside heater box. To access heater box, you have to remove entire dashboard assembly. This is not too simple of a task.
How is it running? Is the mileage ok? Have you checked the computer diagnostic codes? It's possible that the ignition isn't doing well and you're getting unburned hydrocarbons out the exhaust. It's possible that the oxygen sensor is bad and that the engine is getting too much fuel in an effort to compensate. It's possible that there is a problem with the EGR valve or even the catalytic converter.
Those are the classic symptoms for a heater matrix (core) leaking
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A miss, black smoke and a strong gas smell. Also, bad acceleration, rough idling, and stalling.
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The engine may backfire excessively. You may also smell a strong exhaust odor in the riding position. In worst cases, it can cause the engine to run lean.
There is a strong possibility that you have either a blown head gasket or cracked cylinder head.
NO the heat would be to strong and the insides where the heat comes out would melt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!