Fuel Delivery problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to fuel delivery have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.

1 Fuel Delivery problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2004

1) driving the vehicle normally in everyday conditions. 2) the vehicle did not idle when the gas pedal was released, the engine died out losing all power, making it difficult to stop. 3) the idle air control valve and gasket was replaced, part # yu3z-9f715-aa, old part is available.

2 Fuel Delivery problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2000

Consumer was traveling at 30mph and lost braking power. Dealer inspected vehicle & found a brake line problem. Dealer didn't have parts & they have to come off assembly line to fix it.

3 Fuel Delivery problem

Failure Date: 12/29/1999

While turning onto a side road at night, consumer encountered another vehicle that was blocking the road with no lights on. The other driver was helping someone on the side of the road. Consumer tried to swerve and ran into the other driver's left side of the car. Consumer immediately smelled a funny smell. Got out of the car, and about minute later noticed a trickle of fire under the hood. Two minutes later, the whole car was in flames. Air bags did not deploy at impact.


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