1996 Ford Explorer fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. The contact stated the straps to the gas tank rusted and broke causing the gas tank to drop tank dropped onto driveshaft causing fuel leakage. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure mileage and current mileages were 194,000. Updated 09/29/2011 *ln…”
filed Aug 17, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The contact stated that dashboard lights were too dim. The gas cap was not secure on the tank and did she was unable to replace the gas cap on tight. The dealer advised her that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced because it added to the…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 14 | 6% |
| 2021 Explorer | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Explorer | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.