Back story...

I have a 2019 F150, bought it new. I always run the AC on recycle and managed to keep the new car smell for over year. I keep the inside very clean.

XLT, so cloth seats.

Took it in for some recall on the turbo charger. Got it back from College Station Ford and the inside of the truck smelling like the shop - grease, metal, etc.

Very strong odor and now its stuck in my vehicle. I'm so pissed off at them. It's not like they had to pull the doors off to fix something in the motor.

I have wiped it down, changed out the cabin air filter, and put some charcoal in it to absorb the bad smell. It has gone down but I still smell it when the air is on recycle.

Any advice? Ozone machine? I really don't want to put one of those gas bombs in there as it will forever alter the smell. I just want to get it back to neutral.

1agswitchin4lanes said:

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Ozium spray or BG FrigiFresh in the fresh air intake by the windshield.

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Thanks. Autozone? Also, no lingering aroma, right?

scd88 said:

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1agswitchin4lanes said:

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Ozium spray or BG FrigiFresh in the fresh air intake by the windshield.

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Thanks. Autozone? Also, no lingering aroma, right?

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I think BG stuff can be bought on eBay.

Ozium has many scents. The original is citrusy but doesn't mask.

Thanks.

Gonzo pouches

Ozone machine

Could it be on the floor mats?

Which engine, what recall?

DeWrecking Crew said:

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Which engine, what recall?

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2.7. Recall *IF* you're having an issue. Sometimes, when my truck would sit for a couple of days there would be blue/gray smoke from the tailpipe for about 30 seconds. Not all the time, though.

The fix was something about oil getting into the turbocharger or something like that.

Emotional Support Statue said:

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Could it be on the floor mats?

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I vacuumed them. Maybe I need to have them washed. Or just get Weather Tech ones.

aggiedata said:

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Lol. That's what my wife said!!

Max Power said:

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Ozone machine

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Damn, those are not cheap. But it may be the best option.

scd88 said:

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Emotional Support Statue said:

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Could it be on the floor mats?

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I vacuumed them. Maybe I need to have them washed. Or just get Weather Tech ones.

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Yeah, maybe take them out for a few days to see if the smell goes away or shampoo them.

scd88 said:

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Emotional Support Statue said:

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Could it be on the floor mats?

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I vacuumed them. Maybe I need to have them washed. Or just get Weather Tech ones.

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Had WeatherTechs before, wasn't really a fan. Found them to slide around (that weren't clipped down), and curl up on the edges. Have these now in my 14 and absolutely love them. The backseat mat is specific to your cab size.

https://accessories.ford.com/kit-floor-contour-mat-10900.html#2019/F-150

I did husky mats in my expedition max and like them a lot.

Kenneth and Mookie - thanks for the feedback.

scd88 said:

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the inside of the truck smelling like the shop - grease, metal, etc.

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So it smells like a man? Why are you complaining?

I wonder if they had it inside overnight and left the windows down? I can see maybe over a weekend how the greasy shop smell would get in and permeate. I can't hardly smell anything nor.ally, so sell it to me!