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2012 Ford explorer Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford explorer has 7 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford explorer

Steering
352
Structure
123
Other
105
Engine
59
Powertrain
42
Electrical
34
Airbags
21
Visibility
19
Suspension
14
Brakes
12
Seat Belts
9
Speed Control
8
Fuel System
7
Wheels
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 1, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-60 MPH...
Oct 27, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINMY 2012 FORD EXPLORE LTD. STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. A WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON IN...
Apr 18, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEON FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2014 MY WIFE AN I PRESTARTED THE CAR TO GO TO DINNER, AFTER ONLY 2 MINUTES THE C...
Feb 26, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEON MONDAY 10MARCH2014, MY 2012 FORD EXPLORER STARTED AND IMMEDIATELY STALLED OUT, WHEN I LOOK AT THE...
Jan 10, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEI AM EXPERIENCING AN ODOR OF CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE THE CAR. I LIVE IN EL SALVADOR CENTRAL AMERICA ...
Jul 9, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHEN CAR WAS 3 WEEKS OLD, WE HAD AN INTERMITTENT GAS ODOR WHEN RESTARTING CAR. ALSO, WHEN SITTING I...
Dec 16, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE I WAS PUMPING GAS THE GAS WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE CAR. *TR

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