Three problems related to other fuel system fuel gauge have been reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2004 Explorer.
While driving on September 16, 2005 the abs failed. When this occurred it caused the consumer's vehicle to almost hit another vehicle. The abs, maintenance, and four wheel lights came on and blinked when he lost the brakes. A diagnosis test was performed, and it showed that there was a problem with the speed sensor. The dealership replaced the speed sensor in the rear which was called asy-t. The fuel gauge broke. It showed the fuel tank level was higher than what it really was. The driver's rear window motor had to be replaced. The cover over the hatchback handle had to be replaced. Also, had to replace the weather stripping. There has been a repair done to the four by four unit. There were multiple problems with the vehicle.
Ford Explorer 2004 - XLT - gas gauge reads incorrectly following fueling vehicle (full tank). Gauge will display 1/2 tank. Occurred three times over 60 day period. Took vehicle to dealer. Could not find problem. Check gauges, fuel tank sensor, etc. Gauge is working normally at this time.
While filling up the fuel tank gasoline gauge registered false reading. Consumer had a full tank of gasoline that day. The next day the gasoline gauge registered a half of a tank. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that dealer was aware of the problem, but there was no solution for the problem.
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