Hissing sound when pushing on the gas

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Asked by eugene Jan 25, 2020 at 10:47 AM about the 2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport V8 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

03 ford explorer xlt v8 was driving and all the sudden a
hissing sound when you push on the gas and can smell
exhausts inside the cab. It sounds like it's coming from
the back of the motor near the windshield.  What could
this be?

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