2005 Ford Explorer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 37
- 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.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 13 records
- service engine · 12 records
- engine soon · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- fuel tank · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10632875
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that she filled the fuel tank up and the let the vehicle sit over night. The contact stated that the following morning she went to start the vehicle but the fuel tank was very close to empty. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10564319
Fuel System, Gasoline
After filling up my tank, the fuel gauge dropped to empty, and the check engine soon light came on. Also the system that tells me how many miles to empty only shows dashed instead of an actual number. I have looked online and this seems to be a common and pricey problem. The day after i filled up, it jumped to half a tank and then back to empty. This is very unsafe and i don't know if this will cause other problems.…
ODI 10448631
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge quits working when i fill the tank. It starts working sometimes after a few days. The info center thinks i'm out of gas and sends a warning. Very annoying. *tr
ODI 10448278
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, when i applied the brakes, the car lurched and made a noise. About 1 minute after that, a warning light that stated "engine fail safe mode" and a little wrench showed up on the left of the instrument panel. I was driving home, and the car started to speed up without my increasing the speed using the gas pedal. The car continued to lurch off and on until i got home. I researched this problem on the…
ODI 10413050
Fuel System, Gasoline
Was driving down the road about 200 miles from home and car was doing fine. All of the sudden i lost my gas gauge and the miles to empty reading "---". I have never had this problem. Then about 8 miles from my 314 mile destination it worked again, in which it read half a tank. Then after refueling, the gas gauge did the same thing. It has been that way for a day now and i try to go about 200 miles and then top it…
ODI 10405564
Fuel System, Gasoline
Check fuel cap light illuminates in '00-'05 ford explorers. There have been hundreds of reports of this issue occurring, and it is the result of emission failure parts in these vehicles. Each inspection and replacement of these parts is costing owners thousands of dollars in repairs, and is clearly a default of the company. Almost every report has shown trouble codes of p0455 or p0457, or both simultaneously. You…
ODI 10395615
Fuel System, Gasoline
I'm the original owner and have 76,306 miles on my explorer. I noticed a gas smell. I took it in to the dealer. Dealer found a gas leak where the filler hose attaches to the gas tank. The plastic piece that is part of the gas tank had many cracks/fractures that allowed fuel to leak out. The only repair option is to replace the entire gas tank at a cost to me of $2,009.00. I feel this is a design flaw and a safety…
ODI 10386325
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline
Gas cap light comes on triggering the check engine light. *kb
ODI 10416647
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 ford explorer and every time we fill the tank with gas the gauge stops working until it reaches half a tank then shortly after that it drops to almost empty. So we never know what the amount of gas we have it. Been happening for about 2 years and can not afford to have it replaced. But the problem is getting worse. *tr
ODI 10381611
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased a 2005 ford explorer xlt 4x4. The day after i purchased it, i filled up the gas tank and 20 miles later my gas gauge all of a sudden read e and my service engine soon light came on, the repair shop states the fuel sending unit is bad and the repair is going to be expensive to fix. I went online and found out this is a very common problem with ford. Why has there not been a recall for this? I sure hope i…
ODI 10381352
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas hand does not function properly, sometimes you may fill the vehicle up and the gas hand will show empty. Since the gas hand stopped working properly the service engine soon light stays on. No way of knowing if i'm almost out of gas..so i have to keep filling it up so i won't be stranded on the side of the road. *tr
ODI 10383355
Fuel System, Gasoline
The gas gauge intermittently will drop to e and is not showing correct fuel level or correct consumption. The service light came on after the first time of filling the rig with gas in addition to the gauge not working right. Called ford themselves and was told that there is no known issue of this caliber and was encouraged to "print out the complaints i have found on line" and take it to the dealer. I purchased this…
ODI 10346114
Fuel System, Gasoline · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Have owned 2005 ford explorer since new. After 35,000 miles the gas gauge started to bottom out on empty followed by a service engine soon light staying on. The gauge will start working again off and on but it's not reliable. Tried running a fuel cleaner through it a couple of times and did nothing for it. Also the tire pressure monitor says it's reading a bad sensor in one of the wheels. This vehicle is well taken…
ODI 10357442
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the fuel sensor board failed and needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 91,400.
ODI 10443673
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 ford explorer suddenly stopped accepting fuel at all ca gas stations ....must hold pump nozzle at very low volume for extremely long periods of time to fill tank completely and then backwash spills out without warning. Still ongoing problem ...thank you *tr
ODI 10313314
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. The contact stated that the check fuel cap light was continuously illuminated. The contact replaced the fuel cap but the failure persisted. The contact also had the dealer reprogram the computer but to no avail. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10402117
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 ford explorer has intermittent problem of engine cutting off and lack of throttle response while driving. Vehicle then has problem starting. Computer is showing numerous fuel related codes. Dealer has repaired numerous parts and problem still exits. *tr
ODI 10286281
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2005 ford explorer limited. 50500 miles. The fuel gauge reads empty regardless of the amount of gas in the tank. The 'service engine soon' dash light is also on. The dealer quoted me ~$800 to fix the problem (thinks it's likely the 'fuel level sending unit'). $200 for the part and 4hrs labor. I have not done the repair, i researched the issue on line and found that many people have had the same problem.…
ODI 10282718
Fuel System, Gasoline
When you fill the tank the fuel gauge goes to empty and does not return until you have about half a tank. Ford says this is a common problem and it is a faulty fuel sensor that requires the entire fuel pump to be replaced for a cost of about $1,100.00. This problem is all over the internet with this particular make and model - why was there no recall? *tr
ODI 10268636
Fuel System, Gasoline
Refueling problems. Vehicle will accept only a very small quantity of fuel at a time, causing automatic shut off on fuel nozzle to activate. It takes 15-20 minutes to fill the tank.
ODI 10379031
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2003 ford explorer. I have had so much trouble with the check fuel cap light coming on, it has been replaced twice, then the technician reset the warning light. In december 2008 the car just stopped taking fuel, it seemed like it was full. It would take me a half hour to fill the tank. I took it to the ford dealer, they said they cleaned all the sensors in and around the fuel tank, i paid a bill of $370.…
ODI 10262968
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty and service engine soon light comes on. Happened in july '08 and came right back on. Thought it was a "fluke" thing with my fuel float in tank. Happened again last week and this week. Decided to do some "researching" and came to the conclusion that this is common with this year/make/model. Not happy! Purchased new and only has 42,000 miles! *tr
ODI 10249875
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2005 ford explorer that when you put gas in it at a gas pump it keeps shutting off and spitting fuel back out of the fuel neck all over the place. I have been seeing others complaining about this very same thing. This is most definitely a safety hazard to be having gasoline spray all over the ground in a crowded gas station. Not to mention have to take 15 - 20 minutes to fill your vehicle up. Thanks, jamie…
ODI 10268788
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. Whenever the contact fills the fuel tank, gasoline sprays out of the tank. The fuel nozzle stops even though the tank is not full. The failure occurs without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was common, and possibly related to the fuel system filler neck. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10259780