On a 1999 Ford Explorer :
The CHECK " GAGE " light ( located above your tachometer , near the " 3 " )
will come on if the gas gauge is at or near empty , the engine oil pressure is
too LOW , or the engine coolant temperature is too HIGH
The two door , 1999 Ford Explorer has a ( 17.3 U.S. gallon gas tank )
Inside the gas tank
After the gas light comes on, you will typically be able to drive a Ford Explorer about 15 miles before it runs out of gas. You should stop and get gas to avoid running out.
How low is your gas tank ?
" regular " unleaded , 87 octane
Check the fuel pressure.
According to the 1999 Ford Explorer owners manual : The four door gas tank holds ( 78.7 liters / 20.8 U.S. gallons )
your gas cap may not be installed correctly
The 2010 Ford Explorer is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2006 Ford Explorer is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2007 Ford Explorer is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2011 Ford Explorer is a gas-powered vehicle.