1991 Ford Explorer fuel system, gasoline problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1991 Ford Explorer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle the driver smelled gas coming from the vehicle. The consumer stopped the vehicle and noticed gas leaking from the fuel tank. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Please add any further details. *nlm”
filed Nov 25, 2003
“Fuel is spilling out from the fuel tank. There's a recall 91v024000 for the fuel tank assembly. The manufacturer is not providing proper information. They are indicating that the vin number may not be included or the recall was already performed. *nlm”
filed Nov 21, 2003
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 1991 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.