2017 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems

FUEL TANK LEAK. Heavy odor of gasoline when tank full. Independent mechanic checked for cause and observed residue around the tank where gasoline had escaped from top of tank.

Fuel leak from damaged fuel line. Fuel leaking onto the upper part of the engine resulting in raw fuel fumes into the cabin thru ventilation. Extreme fire hazard in the engine compartment and or to the entire car.

This is a brand new explorer 2017 with less than 700 miles. I had two problems; the first one is serious. 1)this happened with me twice; where there was a fuel leaking from the car to the ground when I filled the car.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and vibrated.

Water pump failure, causing over heating in vehicle , not even 100,000miles. Causing to leave us stranded on the road. Apparently there's a lot of complains for this pump causing issues.

When putting vehicle in gear it doesn't engage! It feels like it is always in neutral and it has a high pitch whining noise. This has happened 3 times to me.

Carbon monoxide poisoning. Upon driving the vehicle to work, I noticed I was very tired and was fighting to keep my eyes open. I dozed off multiple times and almost hit someone head on.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving routine maintenance and an oil and filter change, it was discovered that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed a full tank; however, the Distance To Empty indicator was incorrect. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump monitor needed to be replaced.

Apparently Ford is aware that there is a know issue with the Ford Explorer Water Pump failure which is causing water pump leakage inside engine mixing coolant and oil. This has been reported by thousands of consumers who are faced with an average cost of about $3000 to get this resolved. This should be considered a recall.

Water pump leaking

Exhaust Fumes entering the passenger cabin through the heat/AC vents and causing carbon monoxide poisoning to passengers! Having medical issues due to this issue and it has been found twice and it’s been doing this since day 3 of owning it! Purchased new on February 21, 2018 with only 2 miles and 6 miles when paperwork was signed!

2017 ford explorer base model we had our vehicle "fixed" for the carbon monoxide defect on june 24, 2020. It is now 7/9/2020 and our co alarm in the vehicle is still picking up at least 11ppm of carbon monoxide in the cabin of the vehicle after traveling at highway speeds. These occurrences are sporadic, not consistent with each use of the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled fumes inside the vehicle. The fumes gave the contact headaches.

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 3 hour drive, got very sleepy and dizzy.

fuel vapor purge valve keeps going out or sticking causing RPMS to rev up, vehicle has shut off while driving.

When filling tank, when it's full and the pump clicks off that your tank is full and you pull the gas pump out the car it spills out fuel there's no safety or stop every time I fill my gas tank gas comes out down the car onto the ground since I have had the vehicle since new.

The exhaust emits fumes inside the vehicle. There is smoke blowing out from the exhaust.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While the vehicle was being driven, an odor of fuel emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The odor caused the driver to have a severe headache that required medical attention.

Fsa title carbon monoxide concerns #17n03 smell exhaust fumes inside of vehicle while in motion on city streets and at warm up, roadside stop signs, stop lights and back up traffic in construction zones.

Headaches possible being caused from flumes entering the driving cabin. Possible carbon monoxide poisoning.