2002 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Fuel system, Wheels · 3,200 miles · KY

I had had this 2018 jeep renegade not even 2.5 months and it needed an oil change and the tires were completely worn out they were every one slick as could get and dangerous. I called the dealer because the tires went bad and I hadn't had the first 50k miles on it yet and they did nothing. Called the tire company they did nothing. So I replaced them and another almost 3 months go by and the tires are completely worn out and slick again. This has repeatedly happened every 2-3 months to where they are so dangerous you either drive 30 MPH or get them changed. 3 times I've replaced the tires and and the oil goes so fast. And now I am stuck with this vehicle I don't feel safe in. I shouldn't have to pay these prices for a 30k vehicle that's not worth 10k.

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · GA

I was driving down the highway I went to make a left hand turn when smoke started coming out of the grill, so I pulled over to check under the hood, smoke started boiling out from under the hood

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 163,000 miles · NJ

I do not know when the problem originated but I bought this vehicle in april 2016 and gas could not flow into the tank freely without stopping. It had to trickle in slowly. Also, the check fuel cap came on during this issue but when tested, passed as if nothing was wrong. Too many other owners report the same issue on explorer forums for this to be an isolated occurrence. It seems this is faulty design or workmanship and owners should be informed and the vehicles recalled.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

Check engine light came on went to a auto repair shop and was given oem code p0442 (evaporative emission system). The scent of gas was present. I changed the fuel cap and issue still remains. Gas fuel tank vapor vent check valve is defective and must be replaced.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Fuel system · CO

Gas guage registres every now and then - 97% of the time it says check guage -and nothing on the fuel guage then all of a sudden it will work for about 10 min., then it go back to check guage

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · PA

My truck began to shake when I stop at stop signs and lights. The service engine soon light came on and would not go out. I got a code reading, there were many fuel ejection issues. I got a diagnostic test today, and was told it could be the fuel pump. When I put gas in, the gas pump gets stuck inside sometimes. Does not come out smoothly. What is going on?

Filed Mar 1, 2015 · Fuel system · PA

Ever since I have owned the vehicle I have never been able to continuously pump a full tank of gas. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get a full tank.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,000 miles · MI

When braking vehicle accelerates. Could not stop had to put in n and it stalled before hitting a store front and a second time on the way home at a red light.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Fuel system · NV

Brought vehicle in jan 2014. Every since first day brought, had a problem with getting fuel into vehicle without fuel pump clicking as if vehicle is full. This happens at about every fuel station I go to. This is very frustrating. Brought plenty of fords, but this is the first one that does this. Before I get a few ounces of fuel into the vehicle it will click and continue doing this as long as im trying to put in fuel. Love vehicle but hate it because of this. I read on others having same problem. Can someone please help us all./ this is definite a recall. [xxx] (retired vet / retired u. S. Postal svc. ). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 189,294 miles · OK · fire

I bought a used 2002 ford explorer in april of this year at a used car lot. It was a beautiful blue SUV in remarkable good condition. I had it four months, and it caught on fire while at a stop sight on my way home from a shopping strip twenty miles from my home. It started smoking and while I was fumbling for my purse to get my cell phone to call for help, it caught fire and bystanders on the thoroughfare pulled me forcefully from the car, and then called the fire department. It was a total loss when the entire hood caught fire and melted. My garage mechanic, who had just seen the car, told me that he could see no reason why it would have caught fire. Can you help me?