Smell gasoline fumes when getting out of vehicle, discovered gas dripping onto the ground from the metal cover around the polyethylene gas tank, only drip when engine running, metal top that connects the gas lines to tank and to which the fuel pump is welded was completely rusted out.
1991 Ford Explorer: fuel pump failure
6 of the 608 complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel sending unit fuel pump neck rotted, causing leak.
Tank mounted fuel pump failed, causing gasoline under pressure to be pumped overboard under the vehicle.
Fuel pump cut off switch is located in front passenger compartment. Passengers feet makes it shut off.
When truck is turned off the fuel pump keeps on running (making noise) . Tt
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.
- Risk
- This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.
- Remedy
- Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.
Recall number 91V024000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.
- Risk
- The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Recall number 91V025000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford Explorer fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
6 of 608 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Explorer (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Explorer?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 45Fire or smoke 44ABS 28Brake failure 20Seat belt 14Transmission failure 12Overheating 9Stalling 9Sudden acceleration 9Door locks 7Grinding brakes 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel leak 5Sunroof shattered 5
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