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1996 Ford Explorer Fuel System Other Problems

7 owner-reported fuel system other complaints from NHTSA data

7
Complaints
Feb 1997 – Nov 2000
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Aug 2010

WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON I-84 NEAR MIDDLETON, ID, OUR GAS PEDAL (THROTTLE PEDAL) UN-WELDED (FELL OFF) COMPLETELY. WE GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (IT SLOWED DOWN--WASN'T "STUCK" AT ANY SPEED) AND DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE TOWED TO CALDWELL, ID, WHERE A MECHANIC REPAIRED IT. I THINK HE PUT IN 3 NUTS/BOLTS TO KEEP THE PEDAL AFFIXED. I HAVE CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. (DID ON 8/16/10), BUT OBVIOUSLY THIS COULD'VE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. WE GOT LUCKY. I WONDER IF OTHER FORDS HAVE HAD WELDED PARTS FALL OFF/UN-WELD WHILE DRIVING. *TR

NHTSA #: 10352174
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Aug 2004

STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA #: 10086478
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Nov 2000

FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH ACTIVATED BY FRONT PASSENGER'S LEG TWICE WHILE VEHICLE IN OPERATION*AK

NHTSA #: 735745
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Sep 1997

FUEL SWITCH CONNECTOR FAILED.

NHTSA #: 603599
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Sep 1997

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

NHTSA #: 606096
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Sep 1997

EXTREME FUEL FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE.

NHTSA #: 604871
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: Feb 1997

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA #: 602775

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