I hit a rock with my 2003 Explorer today and now my gas tank is leaking. ARGGGH, I wasn't paying close attention because it was a grassy road I've driven many times but a new rock showed up hidden in the tall grass. I'm not sure what the hole looks like ie: crack/hole etc because I'm waiting for the fuel to drain out so I can see. I couldn't siphon it so I have my oil recycling container (a new one) underneath collecting the dripping fuel. I feel like I have a bomb sitting in my yard. Is there any way to patch something like this or am I stuck with buying a whole new tank. Yes I'm ordering the skid plate for the fuel tank ASAP. I should have done it sooner, but I've only had it 6 weeks. I saw that that huge tank looked vulnerable under there, but I hoped it would have been a little tougher. I'm a bit disappointed with the off road abilities of this model compared to my 1991. I wish I'd kept the old one now.
TIA, Janet