2016 Ford Explorer: fuel leak

Filed May 31, 2023 · Fuel system · 122,490 miles · OH

My check engine light keeps reading a evap code. I have replaced the evap throttle 3x’s. My car smells of a gas leak coming from somewhere. I have taken it to Ford, and to two other mechanics. They claim that the check engine code is wrong and they cannot find where the fuel smell is coming from without the proper code. My check engine light turns on and off with the same error everytime. The evap code is not the problem. I have made a complaint months ago, and still nothing. Not sure what else I can do.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · CA

When done pumping fuel, fuel leaks out of the filler door and gas collects around the hole and runs down the outside panel of the vehicle

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 56,000 miles · AZ

I am an owner of a 2016 ford explorer that was purchased brand new at a dealership here in az last year in january. Immediately after purchase, I started noticing fuel leakage from the vehicle and vehicle using a lot of gas everyday. I took my truck back to the dealership and was told everything is ok. As time went on, I noticed that every time I accelerated on the gas, the truck slowed down. Took truck to dealership and was told once again nothing is wrong. A couple of months ago, the battery died. I have the truck toowed to the dealership and they replaced the battery. Two weeks later, the battery dies again. I had it towed to the dealership again. They replaced the battery again and noticed a recall on the truck. A week later I'm driving my kids to school when the dashboard goes black and then lights up again. All of a sudden it happens again, the dashboard goes black and the speed starts decelerating. I hurry up and get to the safety side of the highway. I cut the truck completely off, waited a few minutes and it started right back up. I took the truck to the dealership. Once again, I'm told that nothing is wrong with the vehicle. Yesterday the truck dashboard starts going on and off. Then the truck completely dies. I called roadside assistance and had the truck towed to the dealership. I waited for over 5 hours at the dealership before they told me what "might" be the problem. I was told there might be an electrical shortage between the monitor, radio, odometer, and climate controls that is causing the vehicle to shut down. The dealership doesn't have parts to fix it but can order them and it might take a few weeks to get them. As of now I have no air conditioner and my radio isn't working. I have spoken with several customer service managers about the vehicle and was told there isn't anything that can be done except wait for ford to fix it.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 29,500 miles · FL

The fuel line attracted a critter most likely a squirrel which chewed through the rubber hose and cause a severe fuel leak that covered the entire engine compartment. We had to immediately pull over and shut off the vehicle to prevent a fire. According to the ford technician, the hoses now contain soy and they have seen several cases in which critters have chewed through various hoses in the engine compartments of vehicles.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ

The vehicle keeps losing fuel and fuel has to be replaced every other day. Took vehicle into ford dealership to be checked out and was told vehicle is safe to drive. Gas can be smelt and visibly gushes after fueling in stationary position. When vehicle is in drive motion, gas leaks slowly. Also, while driving the vehicle jerks and will slow down acceleration.