Strange odor...

[Lej512]

2023 BD Sasquatch - No mods - For the second time now right after a steady 69 mph highway cruise that lasted about 20 minutes, I'm getting an odor that (to me) smells like brake fluid. After a few ninutes it dissapates. No warning lights, no leaks in the driveway. Any suggestions?

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[Brian_B]

have you looked around to see if there are signs of anything leaking anywhere or just going off your nose?

 

[Lej512]

I’ve looked. Nothing in the engine bay, nothing in the driveway.

 

[MayhemMike]

First, check the brake reservoir level. If it isn’t decreasing there isn’t a leak. If it is decreasing, inspect each caliper for a leak. Also check to see if a brake fluid leak could drip on the exhaust which would create the odor but burn off and not create a spot on the driveway. Good luck.

 

[Desmolicious]

Does it happen no matter what route you drive? To rule out it is a smell NOT generated by your Bronco.

 

[Fastmc25]

I’ve noticed it a few times on mine during the past year It comes in and goes away in a minute or two with the AC on.

no fluid leak that i can detect.

 

[Lej512]

Does it happen no matter what route you drive? To rule out it is a smell NOT generated by your Bronco.

Route doesn’t matter. Should mention too 17k miles, never been off road.

I’ve noticed it a few times on mine during the past year It comes in and goes away in a minute or two with the AC on.

Hmmm. Only 23 degrees here in upstate NY so no A/C. Driver’s seat heater on low, temperature on Hi and fan on 6.

 

[Fastmc25]

Have you checked your cabin filter? Mine was horrible after only a few months usage.

 

[Area51BS]

Any work or service performed recently?

 

[Lej512]

Have you checked your cabin filter? Mine was horrible after only a few months usage.

No

Any work or service performed recently?

No. Due for an oil change and inspection.

 

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[zombie]

I get a weird smell from the rear of my Bronco, but only in the winter, not sure if it's due to road salt or the exhaust or what.

 

[WarthogJr]

69 for 20 minutes and there’s a strange odor.

 

[Lej512]

Wow! Wasn’t quite the picture I was trying to paint.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Almost every newer vehicle I drive will at times have a coolant type smell, but not a single one ever has a sign of a leak or low level.
Personal cars, work trucks, other folks cars, etc etc.
I dunno ...

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