2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel system problems

Filed Jan 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · FL

2002 ford explorer sport trac fuel fill problem.tank will not fill and splashes out every time I try to get gas covering me with gas and spraying out every where. Forums show this is vary common problem with the sport trac. Vary unsafe.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · Fuel system · TX

Vehicle id no. 05s28 (ford explorer tram sport 2002) ford recall fuel currier. They still not reply me in email so long almost one year and I had contact them three times and they said they don't have parts. I don't know who will authorize to fix my truck as soon as possible. I am hearing impaired and I have hard to contact them. I give you information name of dealer and location as follow: sam pack's five star ford jonathan pankrez his email is [email protected] please contact me my email [email protected] thanks, david

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Fuel system · OH

I purchased this 2002 ford explorer sporttrac in october of 2003, with 25,000 miles on the odometer. There have been four occasions that my vehicle has run out of gas, with the gasoline gauge reading between 1/4 and 1/2 tank reading on the gauge. I took the vehicle to donley ford in galion, ohio and they stated that there was nothing wrong with the computer. I was wondering why this item wasn't covered under the warranty. And I need to know what I must do to get this problem resolved? Thank you for your consideration and I will hopefully hear from you.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 33,000 miles · AL

While driving vehicle stalled. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 9, 2004 · Fuel system · 14,583 miles · TX

This discrepancy applies to a explorer sport trac new from a dealership in sept 2001. The vehicle "check engine" light illuminated just before the vehicle reached 15,000 miles. The owners manual stated that if the light did not go out after 3 consecutive cold starts to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was in the window for servicing at its 15,000 mile check-up anyway, so I took it to the dealer and showed them the "check engine" light. I expected the vehicle would be finished with its regular maintenance and the check engine light problem fixed in a day or two. I was wrong, and from reading similar problems reported by other owners, it appears this could be a trend for the sport trac model- if not for the entire explorer genre. The dealer informed me that the fuel pump was leaking and it was what was causing the check engine light to illuminate. Then I remembered that I had often noticed drops of fluid on the driveway each time I backed out. At the time I thought it was condensation from the air conditioning system. I didn't care what it took to fix it because it was covered by the warranty. The dealer had to order a whole new gas tank, because as it was explained to me, the fuel pump was integral to the fuel tank. The fuel tank and pump assembly was not in stock and had to be ordered from the factory. The dealer supplied a rental car while the sport trac was being repaired. It took 2 weeks for the dealer to receive the fuel tank and pump. After they received it, it only took took a couple of hours for the technician to install it and check it out. The vehicle was properly repaired and I no longer see any droplets on the driveway, nor is the check engine light illuminated. Most of the two weeks the vehicle was at the dealership was due to awaiting parts. Any fuel leak should be considered critical for obvious reasons. I asked the dealer's representative if the tank/pump problem was a common problem for the model and they denied it.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 16,240 miles · FL

While driving 65 and attempting to pass another vehicle consumer's vehicle failed to go into passing gear. Engine stalled and consumer had to coast to the side of the highway. Once off the road consumer restarted the vehicle and continued driving. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the technician couldn't find anything wrong. The vehicle was taken back tot he dealer where they replaced the fuel pump, gas tank and air flow sensor. So far the vehicle has been running as it should. The heat shield under the vehicle rattled. The dealer adjusted it. The multifunction switch would not lock in place when using the turn signals.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Fuel system · 30 miles · CA

To whom it may concern: I just read the article on the ford escape (4/13/04) recall at consumeraffairs.com. I bought my truck in september 2002. This engine stalling/stuttering and dying is exactly what my ford explorer sport trac has been doing since the 2nd day (30 miles) of ownership. I have taken my vehicle in to the dealership numerous times, with documentation, and they say they can find nothing wrong. I have sent several letters to the fords dispute settlement board. They stated in their summary that I could not be helped because I have not been inconvenienced enough. I hope I can get some assistance with this. Ford has refused to assist me. My vehicle, just today, again hesitated and chugged for some time. It is like the fuel is not getting to the carburetor. This vehicle is dangerous. Lucius (bud) angell

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Fuel system · NV

While driving vehicle dies out, but will restart. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer reprogrammed the fuel system. *ak the first two failure, the vehicle started up in 3 to 5 min. The third failure, the most serious, it took approx. 10 min. To start in heavy traffic. Consumer took to dealer. Two months later, vehicle quit running at 45 MPH. Consumer limped home at 5 MPH, let idle for 10 min. Then it ran fine again.

Filed Feb 26, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · MS

I have experienced the same problem with gas spewing out of tank when refueling. This is my second sport trac. Ford bought back my first one because they couldn't fix ongoing engine problems that started off as a rough idle problem. They even replaced the engine, and surprisingly that made things worse. I have had my new vehicle since the end of july and have experienced similar rough idle problems recently.

Filed Feb 26, 2003 · Fuel system · 1,000 miles · FL

Driving in the rain causes debris and water to get into the fuel tank which leads to a fueling problem. If you try to fuel the car at any speed of the gas pump, gasoline spits back at tremendous pressure. It covers the car, the fueling person and ford is not letting this secret out to the public. I talked to two mechanics at the dealership my car is in (the car has been there for a month, this time) and they said it's a factory defect caused by two canisters that are to keep rain and feul out. This is a dangerous condition!!!!!!!!!!! I've seen people with cigarettes in their hand while refueling. If this happens to them they are going to die because of the amout of fuel that spits back. I've filed for the lemon law because I don't want a car that does this because they are not addressing the issue only replacing the same part.