Gasoline leak where filler pipe meets gas tank. Excessive leaking of gasoline which can lead to a fire.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

Consumer received NHTSA recall 95V232000 concerning fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck. After having the fuel tank replaced consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that fuel tank needed to be replaced.

- Wayne, IL, USA

Consumer states that the vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel filler neck. Dealer notified.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

I have a Ford Contour 1995 manufactured in 12/94 I have some complaints about my car. There are some recalls out on this vehicle. But there are not list for my Contour VIN # but I have the same problems. My car was taken to the robins Ford dealership in glenolden, pa for not starting. After they inspected the vehicle they called me and told me that I have a wiring harness defect that caused it to short circuit my spark plugs. They told me that the wires for this vehicle is out dated and for have been replacing them with updated wires. But they have not issued a recall for my VIN# but it is a known manufacturer defect with this car. I also have some problems that have just started that Ford have recalls on but again not my so called VIN#. my seat belts on this car have been breaking off at the connection tab as well as my defroster not working. Both have recalls on them. I also have concerns about other recalls they have open on this car that are safty haszerds one for which is a fuel tank assembly filler that can cause a flash fire and a fuel tank leakage that can cause a fire they also have a recall for their air bags. I have children that makes me very concered about their safty in this car. And the lack of concern by their Ford manufacturer. How can I get this things fix so their will be no accidents.

- Sharon Hill, PA, USA

Owner took vehicle in for some minor work. She was told that fuel tank was leaking at filler neck. This vehicle was not part of NHTSA recall 95V232000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Fuel is leaking at weld of fuel filler neck, there is recall 95V232000, but this vehicle was is affected due to VIN.

- Sanford, NC, USA

When trying to the fill vehicle with gas fuel will automatically shut off, and consumer cannot fill tank in the usual time it would take a person. Consumer will have to stand there and continue to push nozzle over and over before filling up. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Atco, NJ, USA

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and noticed a smoke smell coming through the vents. He pulled over to the shoulder and vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem. Prior to recall 00V367, engine was overheating and burning excess oil from overheated piston rings, after recall repairs, there was an internal antifreeze leak that was going into motor oil, engine cooling fans were operating intermittently when engine was hot, dealer found upper radiator hose at water pump had a pinhole leak, engine cooling fan wiring overheated and burned out at fan relay and fan connectors, then consumer received recall 01I009 and had these repairs completed on vehicle, after recall repairs, engine and in-dash wiring overheated and burned, dealer installed recall parts for blower motor again, consumer later informed a new motor was needed due to no compression due to overheating damage. This took place prior to vehicle fire. Headlight and taillight lenses replaced. Overdrive light was inoperative, shift lever internal sliding bezel had a stress crack, at times it was hard to get out of park when temperature was cold. A/C did not blow cold air and was noisy. Fuel door would not open at times. Speedometer cable was replaced due to a ticking noise.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

While filling vehicle with gasoline filler neck will only accept eight gallons of gasoline. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

- Dowegiac, MI, USA

A fuel odor is present in passenger compartment of the vehicle, strongest odors are in rear seating positions. Dealership informed consumer that recall 95V23200 repairs for fuel filler neck was performed prior to his ownership, and this vehicle was no longer covered. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Warren, MI, USA

Gasoline spurts back out of the filler line everytime I gas up. It is necessary to just let the gas trickle in from the pump to avoid this.

- Linden, NJ, USA

Recall 95V223000/ fuel pipe: Filler:neck. Upon receipt of the recall, dealer inspected vehicle and concluded that it was not affected. Since that inspection, problem has reoccurred. Ford would not honor the recall ( August 96) because at the time of inspection vehicle did not show a problem.

- Naticoke, MD, USA

When driving smelled gas. Took vehicle to dealer, indicated that there was a cracked gas tank fuel filler neck. Dealer replaced fuel tank assembly.

- Skokie, IL, USA

Fuel is leaking form the fuel tank filler neck. The fuel tank has been repaired prior to this incident. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Westfield, NJ, USA

The fuel tank filler would leak out fuel. Can not put over 1/4 tank of fuel in tank without it spilling out on ground. Happens every time tank is filled. Taking vehicle to dealer to correct problem.

- Harleyville, SC, USA

When pumping fuel into gas tank, the fuel would leak from the neck area. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not locate fuel leakage problem.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank assembly. While driving and parked smelled gas fumes. In addition, the consumer went to the gas station to fill up vehicle and the gas pump cuts off as if the vehicle was full, even when it was not. The defects described comply with recall numbers 94V203000 and 94V184000. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Raynham, MA, USA

Difficulty scheduling fuel filler recall repair due to unavailabilitly of parts.

- Corinth, MS, USA

Gas cap failed.

- Calabasas, CA, USA

Recall related, 94V203000, air pressure build up in fuel tank and causes loss of fuel, when opening tank, back fuel will spill out.

- Battletown, KY, USA