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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
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 #2

Dec 011996

Explorer 4WD

  • miles

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

Gas gauge malfunctioned, does not give accurate information or warning. On several occasions while going up a hill or at a right side tilt, vehicle ran out of gas without warning and stalled.

- Kew Garden Hills, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 121997

Explorer

  • miles
After fuel goes below a quarter tank of gas, the fuel gauge indicator does not give correct readings of fuel amount lefet in tank. Vehicle has been repaired twice by dealer. Vehicle needs reparing again for same problem.

- North Plainsfield, NJ, USA

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