Tank Assembly problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

The dealer is been informing that they are working on fuel guage problem for almost 1 year and replaced the assembly in the fuel tank and contacted Ford several times. I also contacted them and spoke to shawn @ 1-800-392-3673 extn: 3066. He told me Ford will contact me, but, failed to contact. Abs problem came recently. Dealer reaplaced a part, but, did not resolve the problem. As per the dealer the Ford motors are aware of the fuel guage problem from the begining but, failed to come up with a recommendation.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/14/1996

Fuel vent tube failed, fuel sprayed out of the fuel tank when filling the tank.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1995

A splintered two by four pierced the gas tank. Tt.




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