Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2015 Ford Explorer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Injection System Throttlebody/manifold problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. While accelerating, exhaust fumes entered the vehicle through the front vents. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was build up from the fuel injectors, which needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost power on several occasions. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a faulty throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from near the fuel tank. The contact was unsure which warning light was illuminated, but stated that a yellow warning light was illuminated, and there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the failure could potentially result in a fire. The vehicle was then towed to the residence, where the failure continued. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.