Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 306 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (108 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (42 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Ford Explorer

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

While driving on interstate 295 just south of brunswick, maine my 2010 Ford Explorer lost all power and rapidly decelerated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. I did manage to pull over to the side of the highway just before losing all power, but I could not restart my vehicle.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 26v101000 (suspension). While retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact heard the mechanic revving the engine of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

While accelerating the vehicle hesitates as if it is going to stall. I've taken it and had it checked out. The only thing that has ever been found is faulty O2 sensors.   Read details...




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