2005 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 250,406 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that shortly after refueling, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed without the accelerator pedal being depressed. Also, the low oil pressure warning light and check transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that they were close to home so they pulled into the driveway to check the oil level, which was low. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearing needed to be repaired due to damage caused by a defective oil sensor not properly informing the contact when the oil level was low. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact contacted the dealer capital city ford located at 8623 e. Washington st, indianapolis, in 46219) who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,406. Invalid VIN.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Fuel system · NJ

Takata recall. Fuel gauge stopped working changed the fuel pump in the tank 2 times still did not work. Checked for ground connections all seemed well. The fuel gauge still does not work

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · AZ

We've replaced the fuel sensor in our 2005 ford explorer xlt twice in the past two years. We had 68,000 miles when we first replaced the fuel sensor. It is a costly fix. Now, august 2017, the fuel sensor is not working and our service engine soon light is on. This is a safety issue because we never know how much gas we have in the tank. The gas goes up and down and is not reliable. The computer never states the correct number of miles till emply. I'll be driving along and the gauge goes down to empty and the computer states -------.

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Fuel system · 47,000 miles · NY

Fuel gauge drops to empty after filling the tank up and starting it. The fuel gauge remains on empty. Service engine light comes on and stays on. It is unsafe not knowing how much fuel is in the tank because you could run out of gas at 70+MPH and cause a crash. Searching the issue online brought me to hundreds of 2002-05 ford explorer owners with the same exact problem. Ford motors should put out a recall for this issue because it is extremely dangerous.

Filed Dec 30, 2016 · Fuel system · CA

Throttles body assy. Stall or surge while enter in traffic make very danger

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · PA

When trying to fill the gas tank it is slow and will not fill properly. Had 3 different mechanics try to fix the problem with no resolve.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 86,000 miles · PA

Driving down the road, suddenly the wrench light came on and the fail safe light came up. Vehicle would barely run. Cleaned throttle body and it seemed fine for a while. Then the same thing happened again, driving normal, then bam. This time it shut down and would barely stay running...just ordered a new throttle body. I will not own another ford.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Fuel system · MO

In the last two weeks the fuel gauge will go from full( when the tank is full)to empty then the low fuel alert continues to sound.... Today apr 16 2015 the truck started sputtering then shut off in the middle of a highway at 65mph..... It started after 3 tries I took it to gas station and it's full of gas but gauge says it's empty ..... This isn't safe ..... My 2 yr old could have been in an accident.... Why isn't it being recalled ? If you google the problem it's up to $2000 to fix and everyone is having this problem but no investigation or recall.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · IA

Cannot fill gas tank without nozzle or pump constantly shutting off. Have to bearly squeeze nozzle and trickle the gas in. Takes 10 times longer to fill tank than it should. Sounds like a very common problem with older fords.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. While refueling the vehicle, fuel spewed out of the fuel tank as if it were full. The contact stated that fuel spilled onto his clothing and the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.