Common Xplorer Problems/Fixes?

[tylerdurdeno9]

Hey all, thanks for checking my post.

I have been having some small problems with my 1990 xplorer and was wondering if these are common in our vehicles.

The first thing that has happened recently has been my fuel gauge not working. From time to time it will jump up and begin working again but most of the time it stays pegged to the bottom.

Second, my passenger door will not shut. It will shut enough for the safety latch but not shut the entire way. I think it is the henge attached to the van itself but I am not sure. Anyone else experience this?

Lastly, when parked at an incline or decline the van has a very hard time starting. Is this something happening with our fuel system?

Thanks again,

Chris

[Arizona_Kid]

Fuel gauge: Bad connector on sending unit , or some kind of short in the wire from sending unit, or bad sending unit.
Hard starting on a hill: Bad fuel pump.
Door, hard to say with out seeing it.
Pick up a Chiltons manual for your van if you are going to do the work yourself.