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2016 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6 EcoBoostAWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0093critical severityPowertrain

Fuel System Leak Detected - Large Leak

on 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · AWD

What this code means

The PCM detected a large fuel system leak based on fuel pressure drop rate.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fuel smell
  • Visible fuel leak
  • Loss of power
  • Hard starting

Common causes

  • Cracked fuel line
  • Damaged fuel rail
  • Leaking injector seal
  • Fuel pump seal failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Visually inspect for fuel leaks
  2. Perform fuel pressure drop test
  3. Check all fuel connections
  4. Inspect injector seals

Repair notes

Immediately locate and repair fuel leak. Fire hazard.

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