NHTSA Complaint #10227193 — 2005 FORD EXPLORER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10227193
Vehicle	2005 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	May 5, 2008
Date Filed	May 10, 2008
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

2005 FORD EXPLORER GAS GAUGE FAILURE. 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED IN TWO YEARS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT FIXED. NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE GAS GAUGE ALL OF A SUDDEN DROPS TO EMPTY AND THE 'SERVICE ENGINE' LIGHT COMES ON. I AM DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE LEFT IN THE TANK. *TR

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