I was told by a certified ford dealer that the fuel tank was bad and therefore the pump and fuel line were also destroyed by rust and corrosion. Ford has recently severed it's relationship with the manufacturer but will not comment why. Ford refuses to address our concern, though one c/s rep did state that the fuel tank went bad due to the mileage of the vehicle. If this is the case, ford needs to tell consumers that the purchase of used vehicles may be putting the consumer at risk for serious personal injury after 135,000 miles.
1994 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints
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Late november, 2001, I noticed a gasoline smell. I took the car to the dealer and was informed that the fuel sender had corroded away. My research shows other recalls of ford trucks (aerostar) for fuel senders manufactured in the same period (my car manufactured approx. Sept. 1993). I have contacted manufacturer and have received no response other than customer service saying that it wasn't a defective part.
Gas smell was noticed inside and outside the vehicle. The dealer has been notified and indicated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had been contacted. *ak
Consumer noticed a fuel leak. Also, smelled fuel inside vehicle. He took vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that sending unit needed to be replaced due to fuel pipe rusting through.
Engine lights has come on several times, engine runs rough in gear at idle, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also serpentine belt was replaced, as well as the egr pressure sensor which was sticking, also thermostat was replaced.
Floating device located in fuel tank that measures fuel levels developed a leak in it and would not work properly. Consumer paid for first repair, ford paid for second repai, consumer will pay for third repair since one year warranty has expired, consumer has not had the problem repaired. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak shorted blower resistor caused smoke to come from AC vents. Nlm
Major problem regarding ignition system: first problem began about 6 months ago. On an intermittent basis, unable to restart the engine after letting it sit for approximately 5 or 10 minutes. Repeated attempts in succession fail to start the engine but have found that if I give it a couple of minutes before trying to crank it up again it will usually start. Seems to happen only after short trips, less than 10-15 miles. Replaced the fuel circuit relay 2 months ago, had only one reoccurrence a week later. Now for the past 2 months there is a much worse and potentially dangerous problem. The engine shuts off randomly usually while driving between 55-70 MPH. No sputters, no backfires, no indications that the engine has shut off other than the instrument panel dims and the gauges stop reading. The engine won't restart until after a few minutes have passed before trying to crank it again. This is very dangerous as it usually happens while traveling 70 MPH. Dealership is unable to duplicate the problem, no error codes are reporting. Fuel pump: fuel gauge not working for several years, hole in float per dealership, so entire fuel pump replaced at my cost. Fuel gauge appeared to be working correctly; however, on an intermittent basis once the tank got down to 1/4 full the gauge would start off at 1/4 but then after driving for 5 or 10 mins. The gauge would go all the way to full. After a few months of working sporadically, it is now consistently going to full everytime the tank gets down to 1/4. Dealership diagnosed the fuel sending unit as defective but will not cover under the warranty because even though it has only been 6 mos. , it is approx. 2000 miles over the warranty limit of 12,000 miles/12 months. I would have to pay the same $340.00 parts & labor as 6 months ago. I feel this is unfair so declined the work, now being charged $67.00 diagnostic fee! Cruise control: the cruise control won't engage on an intermittent basis, dealership unable to duplicate.
Vehicle would intermittently fail to start. Problem appeared aggravated by warm weather and the completion of a short run. Subsequent diagnosis by listed dealer blamed fuel pump, although a second opinion disagreed. After fuel pump replacement problem con
Due to defective fuel sender unit fuel leaked from vehicle which may have caused a fire. *ak since the fuel is concealed, being either attached or inside the gas tank, the leak could not be repaired. As the result, it was replaced.
Fuel tube that pumps fuel from tank has corroded, causing a fuel leak under pressure. Ford ahs been contacted.
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As tank on the top and in the middle is rusted, and is leaking gas.
The strap the holds the fuel tank is broken and needs to be replaced. The dealership is aware of the situation. Owner has been waiting for a replacement strap for over 6 months. Please provide any further information.
Fuel filler neck hose cracked, causing fuel leakage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Explorer engine light comes on after combination of 1) driving on highway for approx. 1 hr and 2) have to climb a large hill...approx. 5 miles at 60 MPH. Truck stutters and bucks while cruising at 55-66mph when this happens. Truck was diagnosed approx. 10 times. I have all documentation for trying to resolve problem. Truck has shut down completely during one of these episodes losing power to steering and braking. As a parent of two small children I'm even more concerned. Dealership tried replacing fuel pump(2x), tp sensor, potentiometer with no fix. Dealership said it could be oxygen sensor, mass/map sensor, throttle control at one point but later changed mind. I know of one other explorer with similar problem. I hope this adds to your list. Please let me know if you have any information.
While driving on interstate at 70 MPH, numerous times engine woulf quit running and vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced fuel pump relay switch, and vehicle works fine.
Brake lines failed from rust and corrosion.
Gas gauge failure.
Fuel leaked, causing fire.
Fumes are overwhelming in vehicle irritate eyes and makes it difficult to breath.
The fuel odor /fumes after 10,000 miles car park in garage and smell is in the house this is consumer second car with the same problem dealer took back car. Tt
The fuel odor /fumes after 10,000 miles car park in garage and smell is in the house this is the first car the fuel is coming from the driver side rear well .
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