Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection system throttlebody/manifold (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the vehicle. When the accelerator pedal was released, the odor dissipated. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection System Throttlebody/manifold problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle unintendedly started to decelerate. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the brakes unintendedly engaged. The “scheduled maintenance” light was illuminated.   Read details...


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