Had a 1/4 tank and filled up over the weekend.
Started the truck and the gas gauge didn't move to full.Stayed at quarter full.
Miles to empty readout stayed at 95 miles.
This morning the gauge creeped up to 3/4 of a tank(still should read full).
Miles to empty readout is 215.
Called Ford as it's an '05 and under warranty and made an appt for next weds.
They wanted me to use up most of the gas in case they have to drop the tank.

Anyone experiece this problem with their late model Explorer?

 

SAME THING happened to me today? What did they do to fix yours...

 

Somehow it fixed itself by the next day.
Haven't gassed up since since.
Will see what happens.

 

interesting... must be a virus ...

 

I did some internet research on the problem.
Many say take the key out of the ignition when refilling.
I've never done that and never had a problem.
In looking back I now remember the gas attendant(we can't pump our own gas in NJ.Although I occasionally do)had a hard time keeping the pump pumping.It kept shutting off for a awhile after $4-$5 was in.
He finally go it it going.
Maybe it's a coincedence but I've never had a problem with the gauge before.

 

Joe -

Ask your service manager about these:

Component Description:
55. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Bulletin Number: 18121
Bulletin Date: SEP 2004

Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer
Summary:
FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10011332 )

Component Description:
49. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Bulletin Number: 18217
Bulletin Date: OCT 2004

Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer
Summary:
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10010731 )


Steve

 

Thanks,Steve.
I canceled the appt I had because the gauge seems ok as well as the miles to empty reading,but I'll keep the info if the problem arises again.

 

Thank you sir...