2004 Ford Explorer: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

Every since we've financed this lousy SUV 08/2012 we've had a clicking noise from the rear and still cant figured out what that is,but the transmission has been slipping and shifting hard,we have replace front left wheel bearing and ABS sensor just a few months ago and the bearing is bad again and the front right wheel has a bad ball joint and the visibility thru windshield is horrible,always have a hard time seeing, cna only see a few inches ahead!!! This car needs serious recalls the air conditioner stopped working in less then a yr!!! And we bought this car with only 68,506 miles!! We already spend over a grand for a fuel pump!!! This car sucks!!! Plz help we still owe thousands and everytime we blink an eye it's not safe to drive because of wheel problems!!!!

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the fuel pump, throttle body and several unknown sensors in the vehicle. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician advised that they would perform extensive diagnostic testing on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently in cold temperatures less than twenty degrees. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 85,555 miles · KS

2004 ford explore dies on the road while driving. Going 70 MPH down the interstate and the vehicle died luckily I was driving on the side lane and got off to the shoulder so we weren't stuck in the middle of interstate traffic. Called a tow truck and had the vehicle diagnosed at an auto repair shop. Fuel pump had to be replaced. The auto shop replaced the pump.

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 20,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer. The vehicle was quality checked with a 115 point inspection; however, she was later notified that the vehicle was in a major crash. The driver side door is misaligned. The sunroof was replaced with tape. She doesn't know if the vehicle is equipped with air bags. The windows have condensation on the inside of the vehicle. The speedometer does not register the proper speed in the vehicle. The approximate speed can range from 20 to 50mph. The fuel pump and sensors were replaced. The vehicle was purchased march 20, 2007. The dealer stated that the vehicle is currently operating normally. The dealer has diagnosed the failure on several occasions. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 23,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 16,500 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently the vehicle stalls while releasing the accelerator pedal at 20-4 0mph. No warning lights have illuminated. After stalling the vehicle will restart, surge and stall again. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times. The last visit to the dealership the element, filter, complete module engine, the key was reprogrammed and the cool return was replaced. The next time the vehicle was driven after the repairs were performed the vehicle stalled while crossing a rail road track. The vehicle has stalled a total of five times. It was towed to the dealership four of the five times. The manufacturer has been alerted. The fuel pump was replaced. Updated 05/02/06.

Filed Feb 8, 2006 · Fuel system · 37,050 miles · NH

5 months after purchasing car new in 8/04 it would not start(1/05) ;was able to reset fuel pump shut-off switch and start car. Dealer (muzi ford, needham, mass.)examined car and found nothing. In 2/05 car would not start,could not reset fuel pump shut off switch; dealer replaced it. In 4/05 same problem occurred and dealer replaced switch , stating it was 'burned out'.in 2/06 identical problem occurred and both switch and computer were replaced by dealer. Fuel pump shut-off switch has been replaced three times at this point. The car is a 2004 ford explorer xls.