Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners have reported 23 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel delivery (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac

The Fuel Pump problem

I have a bad problem ( 2 ) times with the fuel pump the first one was spraying gas out top exterior of fuel pump . My husband went to a wrecking yard and purchased a used fuel pump than 5 to 6 months later done the same thing spraying out top exterior elbow of fuel pump.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - the fuel delivery system switch seems to shut down all by itself. Once about 6 months ago when I was at a stand still in the left hand turn lane of a busy intersection and again last night while driving on the very busy 405 fwy.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford explorer. While the contact was adding fuel to the vehicle it sprayed back out. The contact stated that two people attempted to fuel the vehicle and they both experienced the failure. The contact was unable to add fuel to her vehicle and she was also unable to drive it.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

For the last year or so, I have dealt with a "check fuel cap" light that consistently turns on and off. In addition, whenever I try to pump gas, it usually comes spewing out. Now it has gotten to the point that whenever I do try and pump gas, it will only let me put in about 10 cents at a   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The vehicle wa taken to a private mechanic for routine service when the contact was informed that there was a fuel leak within the engine. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty.   Read details...




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