4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,750 miles

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problem #4

Oct 192004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The interior of the fuel tank developed rust, causing the vehicle to stall multiple times on the road. Taken to shop for a new replacement fuel tank.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 192004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
The rear windshield wiper does not clear the entire window, the left turn signal did not wait until the turn was made before going off. The consumer believes something may have come loose which caused a gas leak while driving. The dealer refused to repair the wiper and turn signal under warranty.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #2

Mar 182003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The Ford manual for the 1999 Ford Expedition stated the consumer should stop fueling after the automatic shutoff of the service station pump stop fueling twice. The consumer was informed by a mechanic that over filling the tank could cause a cartridge filter in the filler neck to malfunction.

- Fredericktown, MO, USA

problem #1

May 171999

Explorer

  • miles
I dont understand why the 1999 Ford Explorer do not have a shield protecting the gas tank. The 1997 and 1998 have a shield. If I did not have a full tank of gas I could have burned to death. Something flew up from the road and struck my gas tank. I was sick for 4 hours from the gas fumes. Please see what can be done about this. It gives me a false sense of security knowing that my fuel tank is exposed the way it is.

- Mesquite, TX, USA