Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (twelve problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2005 Ford Explorer

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed without the accelerator pedal being depressed.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

After filling up my tank, the fuel gauge dropped to empty, and the check engine soon light came on. Also the system that tells me how many miles to empty only shows dashed instead of an actual number. I have looked online and this seems to be a common and pricey problem.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

When you fill the tank the fuel gauge goes to empty and does not return until you have about half a tank. Ford says this is a common problem and it is a faulty fuel sensor that requires the entire fuel pump to be replaced for a cost of about $1,100. 00.   Read details...


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