Fuel pump broke. There was a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not affected by recall although it has same problem. *ak with cruise control engaged, vehicle won't stop unless consumer stomped on gas pedal several times, consumer states the gas pedal seemed stuck and acceleration wouldn't stop.
1996 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints
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Transmission failed twice under normal driving conditions. Lost power under certain circumstances. Same problem both times. Engine seized when vehicle hit a puddle of water at low speed. Air intake is mounted unusally low on this explorer allowing water into the combustion chamber and causing hydrostatic lock. Ford motor company has been contacted and reads a scripted response when I have tried to get any additional information about what I consider a serious design flaw.
Fuel shut off switch activated by front passenger's leg twice while vehicle in operation
Gas gauge does not move when filled with gas or while driving. Cause unkown. Dealer cannot correct problem. *ak the temperature gauge is erratic, dealer replaced a wiring harness, however this did not work, dealer can not remedy the erratic temperature gauge or the inaccurate gas gauge.
Engine and fuel injection malfunction. Check engine light flashed, engine RPM's raise to 4000-5000 without acceleration, vehicle jerks as if receiving fuel intermittently. Vehicle sometimes stalls and/or will not start.
Heater switch failed.
Fuel gauge failed.
Extreme fuel fumes inside vehicle.
Vehicle was driven and parked on the carport, under the hood compartment fire, causing the vehicle/carport to completely burn. Also, smoke damages, fir ewas cauded by faulty fuel injectors.
Fuel gauge inoperative.
Water splashed up into the air intake port, causing engine to seize.
Fuel vent tube failed, fuel sprayed out of the fuel tank when filling the tank.
A splintered two by four pierced the gas tank. Tt
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