Issue ID | 775834 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10318839 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/12/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While filling the vehicle with gasoline, the vehicle would spew gas back out of the filler tube, and then drain back into the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was advised there were no recalls on his vehicle and repairs would be at the owners expense. The contact felt this could potentially risk his safety. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current was 53,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CORAM , NY |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU75896ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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