NHTSA Complaint #10483280 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10483280
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 5, 2012
Date Filed	November 4, 2012
Mileage	69,850 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE FUEL SYSTEM HAS A PROBLEM WITH IT. WHEN YOU GO TO PUT GAS IN IT THE PUMPS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. SOMETHING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM IS TELLING THE PUMP THAT THE TANK IS FULL WHEN IT IS NOT. IT CAN TAKE 30 MINUTES TO PUT 10 GALLONS IN THE TANK. *TR

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