2019 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Ford Explorer, 6% of its 296 total complaints for the year. One injury and no crashes or fires were reported, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file.
- Fuel System complaints
- 17
- 6% of 296
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong fuel or exhaust odor entering the cabin while driving, sometimes worse with the air conditioning in recirculate mode or the defroster on.
- Several owners describe the vehicle stalling or sputtering at speed, including one case at highway speed with cruise control engaged.
- Multiple complaints describe fuel pump failures, with one owner also reporting the fuel injectors were found faulty at the same time.
- Owners describe a fuel pump driver module failing in hot weather or direct sunlight, causing the vehicle to run rough or shut off.
- One complaint describes fuel lines and clamps not attached properly, causing a fuel leak and strong odor inside the vehicle.
- One complaint describes catalytic converters failing prematurely on a Police Interceptor Explorer, tied to a Customer Satisfaction Campaign rather than a recall.
When 2019 Ford Explorer fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2019, latest Jul 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Ford Explorer have?
- NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Explorer, which is 6% of the 296 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2019 Ford Explorer?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for Fuel System issues on the 2019 Ford Explorer.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2019 Explorer?
- The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 10,000 miles.
- Are fuel system issues on the 2019 Explorer dangerous?
- NHTSA records one injury tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Explorer, with no reported crashes or fires.
- How does the 2019 Explorer compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2019 Explorer's fuel system complaints made up 6% of its total complaints, higher than the 3% share seen in 2017, 2018, and 2020, but lower than the 13% share reported for 2022.