2011 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Brakes, Fuel system · VA

Hidráulic problem

Filed Jan 29, 2024 · Fuel system · WV

The fuel sending unit goes bad due to the split tank and differential and drive train have to be taken apart and dropped in order to change. Costing over $1,000.00. You can not go under half a tank of gas and if you do you just run out of gas immediately causing you to stop on highways side roads etc.Its very dangerous to have a vehicle that will just all of a sudden run out of gas and no one is paying to get them fixed because of the pricepoint charged to repair. This is Fords faulty work 1000%

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a vapor leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Fuel system · WI

9/25/22 My 2011 Ford Explorer xlt would start jerking when pushing on the gas paddle and then would start losing speed or power. Today is the third day this has happened so I looked on YouTube and entered my symptoms of my car and it suggested it could be my (electronic position sensor). And YouTube told me there is an extended warranty on this part. I have 140000 miles this vehicle. This vehicle has not been inspected or confirmed by a dealership as of yet. There was no warning when this problem began and no warning lights on the dashboard. I am very hesitant in driving this vehicle around town , fearing it may stop completely.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Fuel system · NJ

The vehicle has been in for service at Downs Ford Dealership twice in the past two years for the same issue and has yet to be resolved. When the gas tank is filled with gas, there is overwhelming smell of gas that doesn’t get better until the tank is about half full. The first time the car was in for service, I was told that the gas tank needed to be replaced but they were having trouble finding one. They said to take the car home and they would call when they found one but they never called. The vehicle was brought in a 2nd time to fix the issue in July of 2021. At that time we were told a valve needed to be replaced and charged $500 but it has not fixed the issue. I’m frustrated and tired of wasting $ and time without my car when they don’t seem to be able to fix it. Consumer would like to would like to withdraw the complaint.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Fuel system · RI

No warning when the fuel relay gasket attached to the pump assembly fails and allows fuel vapor to fill the cabin of the car. Owner safety is at risk of possible fire. I know of 2 Ford dealerships that are aware of the safety hazard.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 169,132 miles · MI

As a repair shop owner, the vehicle owner stated that there was a strong fuel odor after filling the fuel tank. I noticed fuel stains from the top of the tank so I removed the tank and found fuel leaking from the fuel pump module. I found the steel lock ring retaining the module to the plastic fuel tank had rusted and the resulting rust 'bloom' had crushed the plastic flange causing the fuel leak. I have noticed this on another car ( 2007 dodge grand caravan, VIN [xxx]) just last week with the same issue. After sharing the pictures with a diagnostic discussion group, others have seen this around the country and canada, especially in the "rust belt" states. This issue seems to apply to any fuel system with a plastic fuel pump module and a steel lock ring in a rust prone area. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jones ford casa grande (1932 n pinal ave, casa grande, az 85122, (520) 836-3100) where it was diagnosed that the engine block was mixing with the oil. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the power steering was locking consistently, and the interlock and advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and was repaired again. The contact stated that the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the gears and alignment were reset. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The contact stated that the fuel filter neck assembly also needed to be replaced. The evaporator canister was replaced and the technician informed the contact that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired because the fuel tank was no longer manufactured by ford. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 223,550 miles · TX · crash

"2011 ford explorer carbon monoxide poisoning concerns recall" accident occurred on may 14, 2019 at houston, texas I slept off while driving and ran into another vehicle who stopped at a stop light waiting for the green light to turn on. I was not able to stop at the stop light because I slept off because of carbon monoxide poisoning. I had no reason to experience such. I was also, constantly smelling fuel coming into my 2011 ford explorer. The car I ran into and mine were seriously damaged. The police came and wrote a report on the accident. On two different more occasions, same things happened to me, but luckily I did not run into any other car or damage my car. It was at this juncture that I started talking with friends and family members about my repeated sad experience driving my 2011 ford explorer and was informed by one of my family members that there was a nationwide recall on ford explorer because of carbon monoxide poisoning concerns. I directly verified and discovered it was true. I then wasted not time to call, mac haik ford motor company, houston, texas and complained about my experience driving my 2011 ford explorer and question why I was not on time, officially informed about the 2011 ford explorer carbon monoxide poisoning concerns recall. They apologized and asked me to bring in my vehicle to be fixed free of charges. I took my vehicle to mac haik, where the fixed only the recalls and not the over five thousand dollars body and internal damages my vehicle sustained. My question now is how can I get ford motor company to fix my damaged vehicle and the other vehicle I ran into because of the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning which I suffered while driving my 2011 ford explorer, free of charges? *tt *tr consumer stated car was repaired, free of charge. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jul 21, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 84,000 miles · MA

I recently got the 2011 ford explorer.I keep getting this odor smell when I first start the car and accelerate.it lasts for 5 minutes,then it goes away. Also, I recently started getting this vibration through the gas pedal on highway speeds.the car will shake sometimes.when I brake from highway speeds,my car shakes.I have brought it to ford twice and they charge me $2000 to replace parts,but the problem still persisted.other garage cant seem to figure out whats causing it.