2005 Ford Explorer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 497 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE A 2005 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. 50500 MILES. THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK. THE 'SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 10282718 — filed 09/02/2009
“2005 FORD EXPLORER FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION: STARTED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BUT IS NOW CONSTANT. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS EMPTY UNTIL TANK…”NHTSA complaint 10278229 — filed 07/24/2009
“I HAVE A 2005 FORD EXPLORER THAT WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN IT AT A GAS PUMP IT KEEPS SHUTTING OFF AND SPITTING FUEL BACK…”NHTSA complaint 10268788 — filed 05/14/2009
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Explorer have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Explorer: 38 of 497 complaints on file (7.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Explorer have in total?
497 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
