2005 Ford Explorer: fuel pump failure

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 May 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · FL

When you fill the tank the fuel gauge goes to empty and does not return until you have about half a tank. Ford says this is a common problem and it is a faulty fuel sensor that requires the entire fuel pump to be replaced for a cost of about $1,100.00. This problem is all over the internet with this particular make and model - why was there no recall?

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · IN

My vehicle started to have the fuel gauge act erratic . It would go up and down , then it would go to below empty . In late may the fuel gauge quit completely and the check engine light has been on the entire time . I have no warranty and now the fuel pump looses pressure after sitting over night . Today it started to stumble while I was driving it . I am disabled and I cant afford 770 $ . The vehicle only has 52000 miles on it . I am told by ford dealer that the pump/fuel sender/ gas cap sender unit needs to be replaced . I believe that this should be a recall situation , because a vehicle this new should not be having this problem .

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Fuel system · 32,800 miles · NY

2005 ford explorer - fuel pump failure while driving vehicle shuts off and also fuel gauge reads e then emission light comes on. This is a safety hazard and a known defect. My vehicle had this to happen at 32,800 miles and I almost was involved in a major highway accident. By my chacks ford is aware but is not concerned should be a recall.

Filed Jan 21, 2006 · Fuel system · 10,989 miles · NY

I was driving my 2005 ford explorer which I purchased brand new in october 2004, when all of a sudden my gas gauge was reading e and my service engine soon light was on. This happened may 13, 2005. I immediately brought it to the dealer and was told that the fuel pump needed to be changed. Since I had filled the tank the day before they wanted me to drive around and use the gas up. I refused and the wound up draining my tank. Well after filling my tank up on january 20, 2006 again my gauge is ready almost e and the dash keeps telling me I have a low fuel level. This time I wasn't even driving it happened after restarting my car when they finished pumping my gas. Back to the dealer I go and again I am told that the fuel pump needs to be checked out and or changed again but this time they drain the gas and since the tank is full I am supposed to drive the vehicle until I use most of the gas. I am told they do have the part in stock to make the repair. I don't like the idea of having to drive around not knowing how much gas I have. This is ridiculous.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · AR

Dt: the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. Safety complaint was that light came on that said have your vehicle checked immediately. The contact took vehicle back to dealer to have the fuel pump fixed. Dealer fixed the fuel pump. No crashes. No police reports. No fires. The contact was driving on road when light came on. Also, before the gas gauge was not working properly.