Table 1 shows eight common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel pump (five problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when he was informed that a fire had erupted from under the vehicle. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway and exit the vehicle just as it burst into flames. Read details...
Upon starting the Explorer fuel gauge drops down from half tank to empty. After about 10 minutes the fuel gauge shows the correct amount of fuel. The fuel gauge was replaced in March of 99, and the fuel pump was replaced on 4/1//99. Conusmer is still experiencing a problem with the Explorer. Read details...
I have spent more than 1200. 00 repairing this vehicle lately. No safety defect mentioned. Read details...