Other Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common other fuel system related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the other fuel system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel system fuel gauge (two problems).

Table 1. Other Fuel System related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

The Other Fuel System problem

Parked in parking space started car put in reverse, engine roared, accelerated in reverse applying brakes did nothing , both feet on brakes , turned wheel so that car was not to hit parked cars behind us, car continued racing in reverse with continued applying brakes, thru it into park car   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem

Gas tank float failed.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The inertia switch is located in an area where a passenger's right foot can hit it's wiring and could cause it to become disconnected while driving. Causing the fuel to be shut off unexpectedly.   Read details...


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