2006 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Fuel system · IL

On my 2006 explorer I am unable to fill the tank with gasoline. It almost immediately backs up the fill tube and turns the fuel pump off. It's been to many mechanics who have told me that the problem is with the fuel tank itself. They have said that it should have been a recall on ford's part long ago. Because of this problem I will be unable to pass emissions test because the vehicle is sensing a fuel vapor leak. Also I have searched the internet far and wide and found many people who say they have the same problem. They have brought their vehicles specifically to ford dealerships who have charged them money to replace parts that did not fix the issue what so ever. Please look further into this problem. On behalf of many others and myself, thank you for your time!

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · NY

Have a severe gas smell in the cab have had 3 different auto mechanic shops look at it cant find the source had gas lines replaced, gas filter and smoked nothing they are stumped and my people are good want to know what the ######## are you gonna do about this problem ford. Help its making me have headaches n feel sick and it smells sitting and driving. Its non stop n getting worst.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 129,872 miles · CO

Driving down the hwy the powertrain malfunction indicator came on. I lost all use of the fuel pedal and brake. Had to get to the side of the hwy with out dying. If I turn the car off and back on the indicator is gone and works just fine. This situation has happened at least 5 times in the last 3 months. Nothing shows up when I plug in a code reader.

Filed Jan 1, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 123,031 miles · AL

Dear sir first of all , I would like to state that I am not a us citizen , but , I'm a family man & I feel for others , I own a ford explorer 06 , and recently I've been noticing that the trans has a mind of it's own , shifting wrongly , jolting into gear is not enjoyable or safe, the other day I was about to have an accident because the trans refused to shift when I tried to accelerate in order to escape a situation of hitting a car next to me , I've looked it up on the internet & found that everybody is complaining of the same issues , you can go for the below site & check http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2006/transmission/transmission_lunges_hard_jolt_when_shifting.shtml the problem is that ford won't admit that there is something wrong with the transmission , putting peoples life in danger for a few dollars more please fix this as it's very critical & dangerous at the same time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 81,846 miles · WI

Issue. Hard jerks/clunks while shifting into reverse and them forward. Also feels as if your are being hit in bumper as you are stopping while transmission is down shifting. This seems to be an on going issue with so many 2006 explorers, please look into a recall as this a defect with the ford model. Also way too expensive for parts and labor! Failure at mileage of 81,800. Too early to die with this mileage!

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. The contact stated that the while refueling, fuel began to leak from the vehicle. The contact was unable to refuel the vehicle as gasoline overflowed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel sending unit, sensors and tubes. The failure was not corrected and later recurred. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 90,000. Updated 8/19/13 *cn the consumer stated she has been two several dealers for the same problem. Updated 09/05/13

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 54,720 miles · MI

Thee have been ongoing issues with the fuel system dating back to 2009 fuel system solenoid and vent. It has been repaired at least three to four times for the exact same repair and the same parts every time. The fuel system does not allow the gas tank to be filled at a normal rate. It takes as long as 45 seconds sometimes to put one (1) gallon of gas in the tank. It can take well over 10 minutes to fill the gas tank sometimes. I have tried to deal with customer service representatives at ford and they have been of no assistance whatsoever.

Filed Jun 9, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Upon starting the vehicle it suddenly excelerates. I now keep my foot on the brake at all times immediately following ignition. It has has happened four or five times in the last several months. I have owned the vehicle since 2007 when I purchased it from ocala lincoln mercury as a ford certified vehicle. It had approximately 14,000. Today it has only 54,230 mostly highway. That is less than 7000 miles per year. Itr has regular services at my local for dealer. All of my repair records are obtainable through the ford motor company.

Filed May 12, 2013 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · PA

Ford has known about fuel tank filling issues since they issued an internal tsb in 2007. Problem causes fuel tank to fill with pressure, and not accept fuel. As a result, fuel is sprayed all over vehicle and the person fueling vehicle. We had vehicle in for repairs numerous times, and still having fuel tank issues. There are "uncountable" numbers of ford explorer owners that I have found on the internet, that have this problem, and they do not know that ford knows the reason for this failure. Ford should have issues a recall notice to protect danger of fuel spray.

Filed Jan 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · TN

When attempting to add gasoline to the tank, gas shoots out of the tank at the nozzle area as if the tank is full. Gas must be added at an extremely slow rate in order to fill the tank. Even when adding gas to the tank at the extremely slow rate the pump will continue to kick off every few seconds.