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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #6

Mar 061999

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Upon starting the Explorer fuel gauge drops down from half tank to empty. After about 10 minutes the fuel gauge shows the correct amount of fuel. The fuel gauge was replaced in March of 99, and the fuel pump was replaced on 4/1//99. Conusmer is still experiencing a problem with the Explorer.

- Fargo, ND, USA

problem #5

Feb 011998

Explorer

  • miles
When putting gas into the gas tank, the pump will shut off and the gas will spill out. It take's five times as long to get gas into tank.

- Fhrezeport, LA, USA

problem #4

Nov 181998

Explorer

  • miles
Experiencing continued engine overheating and stalling, unable to rectify after replacement of faulty fuel pump and thermostat.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #3

Aug 281997

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a collision, and the next day the vehicle caught on fire on the right hand side by the head lights of the passenger side. Dealer looked under the hood, and said that the fuel pump caused the fire. Consumer states that this reason does not make any sense.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 181997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speed, suddenly vehicle lost power. Vehicle towed, dealer replaced fuel pump.

- New York , NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 231997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is parked at a slight incline it will not start with less than 2 gallons of fuel remaining due to fuel pump.

- Madison Lake, MN, USA

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