1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Fuel System, Other

2005 Ford Explorer Fuel System, Other Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 9, 2011 · 51,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    2005 ford explorer - everytime i fill the gas tank full - the fuel gauge sticks and goes down to empty. *tr

    ODI 10398639

  • September 21, 2009 · 59,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    We fill the truck up. The next day the gauge shows full. Great for a long distance trip. *tr

    ODI 10288614

  • December 20, 2008 · 35,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    2005 FORD EXPLORER FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. *TR

    ODI 10255000

  • May 4, 2008 · 32,800 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    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. *tr

    ODI 10229480

  • March 6, 2008 · 52,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    When i fill my gas tank, occasionally the arrow does not go to full. I also have an electronic notification on my dashboard that tells me how many miles i have left to drive before i am on empty. This also does not change. This has happened no more than five times and takes a day or two for gauge to read full. *tr

    ODI 10235341

  • October 25, 2007 · 37,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    The fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty even when the fuel tank is full. I have a 2005 ford explorer that had this repaired under warranty because it happened before 36000 miles. My husband has a 2005 ford explorer that we just bought in april 2007. His just hit 37,000 miles and this has happened to him as well. It also happened in my coworker's 2003 ford explorer. There is a recall on the 2002 ford explorers with v6…

    ODI 10207260