Common questions

What causes a gas leak in a 1999 Ford Explorer?

What causes a gas leak in a 1999 Ford Explorer?

Gas cap does not seal,causing a vapor leak in fuel tank. See all problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer . Fuel filler does not have a ground strap which caused a build up of static electricity and resulted in a fire. Gas cap would not lock in correctly,difficult to open and close properly.

What to do if your Ford Ranger has a leaking fuel cap?

Once it is on, check to see if the warning light is still illuminated. If so, return the fuel cap and take your Ranger to an authorized Ford repair shop for further diagnosis. If you determine your cap is not the problem, you may have a leaking fuel filler neck, leaking tank or damage to your fuel vapor recovery system.

Can you put gas in a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT?

2002 Ford Explorer XLT. I can not put gas on it because it overflows rapidly and throws the gas out of the tank. I was told that it was a common problem with the tank breader and it would cost around $ 600. 00 to fix it. It is a safety issue because the gas comes right back at you and can cause a major fire.

When did my Ford Explorer stop taking gas?

In December 2008 the car just stopped taking fuel, it seemed like it was full. It would take me a half hour to fill the tank. I took it to the Ford dealer, they said they cleaned all the sensors in and around the fuel tank, I paid a bill of $370. The next time I filled it with gas, it did the same exact thing again.

Gas cap does not seal,causing a vapor leak in fuel tank. See all problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer . Fuel filler does not have a ground strap which caused a build up of static electricity and resulted in a fire. Gas cap would not lock in correctly,difficult to open and close properly.

2002 Ford Explorer XLT. I can not put gas on it because it overflows rapidly and throws the gas out of the tank. I was told that it was a common problem with the tank breader and it would cost around $ 600. 00 to fix it. It is a safety issue because the gas comes right back at you and can cause a major fire.

In December 2008 the car just stopped taking fuel, it seemed like it was full. It would take me a half hour to fill the tank. I took it to the Ford dealer, they said they cleaned all the sensors in and around the fuel tank, I paid a bill of $370. The next time I filled it with gas, it did the same exact thing again.

What happens when you fill the tank on a Ford Explorer?

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. After filling the vehicle with gas and driving a few miles, the fuel cap pressure light illuminates and the engine shuts off. The contact has to exit the vehicle and retighten the filler cap, which then allows the engine to restart.

What are the problems with a 1997 Ford Explorer?

It is a safety issue because the gas comes right back at you and can cause a major fire. Ford should voluntary fix this defective problem at no charge. Consumer indicated the gas tank cap was not tightened securely, which caused the engine light to illuminate. See all problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer .

Why does my Ford Explorer stall at idle?

Problem Description. The Ford Explorer is known for a rough idle, engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light. The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak.

What causes vacuum leak in Ford Explorer engine?

The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine. Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

Are there any problems with the Ford Explorer?

I continually have various and numerous problems with fuel system. Is this typical for 2000 ford explorer sport 4×4. Have been pumping too much money into repairs and was hoping to get 300,00 miles on it!! I really do not want to buy a new one.

What kind of engine does a 1998 Ford Explorer have?

1998 Ford Explorer – 4.0L V6 SOHC 140,000 mi, clipper1 Rough idle, no check engine light or codes set. Scanned and got readings of 0 volts all O2 sensors, all fuel trim values were -100.

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