Ford Explorer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 161
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 161 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- engine light · 17 records
- check engine · 16 records
- fuel pump · 15 records
- fuel tank · 13 records
- fuel gauge · 13 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling or being driven, the contact noticed an abnormal sulfur odor inside and outside of the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called tamiami ford ([redacted] n, naples, fl 34104, [redacted]) and scheduled a service appointment. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in december of 2017 per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11172823
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving on interstate and smelled a strong odor and fumes. No cars or trucks were in front of me and i could not figure out where the odor was coming from. Later in the [redacted], got very sleepy and dizzy. Stopped at rest area for fresh air. This has never happened to me before. Now afraid to drive this expensive vehicle on these trips to take care of grandchildren. Called dealership and was told no recalls and…
ODI 11040148
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, an abnormal fuel odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Due to the odor, the contact's child began to cough severely when in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
ODI 10966108
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down a city street my vehicle lurched and the terrain management system fault light and orange wrench light came on. It wouldn't accelerate and i lost my power steering. I was able to coast to side of the road. I shut it off and waiter for about a minute then restarted it. It idled rough for a few seconds then smoothed out and i was able to make it home. *tr
ODI 10947320
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Very strong smell of gas inside of cabin while driving with heat on. *tr
ODI 10940382
Fuel System, Gasoline
Cabin of vehicle smells of natural gas when running at idle and driving speeds. *tr
ODI 10945752
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When driving at 65mph on interstate 287 the car did a slight jolt and then lost all power. The engine remained running, power steering and brakes still worked, but there was no acceleration. Wrench light and check engine lights came on. Luckily i was near an exit so i coasted to a halt off the interstate. I restarted the car, it drove at no more than 5mph to a safer spot. After sometime waiting for a tow truck i…
ODI 10920409
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My 2012 ford explore ltd. Stops in the middle of the road while driving. A wrench light comes on in lower left dash, and the car loses power. I can no longer once this happens. I must turn off the car and restart the engine to get it going again. This has happened on a highway going 70 miles per hour, and in the middle of intersections, on regular city, suburban or neighborhood streets, not to mention it is now…
ODI 10919359