Vehicle experienced the same the defect with its fuel tank assembly as stated in recall 94 V 203 000, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Hudsonville, MI, USA

The vehicles gas tank was leaking fuel. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel was seeping from the weld at the filler pipe opening. Related recalls 94V203000, 95V228000 and 94V184000, consumer's V.I.N. is not included.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

My son girl friend has a Contour 95 same as mine. It did the same thing and a dealer told her its a common problem. When this happens you spill gas all over the the service station pump area. Thank you for your help with this mater, Jan.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Consumer complained, exhibiting features of NHTSA recall #95V232000. There is a strong fuel smell coming from vehicle. Random occurrence, no specific cause found. The fuel smell comes inside the vehicle only when the windows are rolled down.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

Thermostat goes up to the red. Then, power steering went out. Consumer pulled over and let car sit for a while. Gas tank has been replaced, wiring harness problem.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Fuel tank has developed leak at point where filler neck connects to tank. This appears to be identical to NHTSA campaign id number 94V203000 and related to 95V232000. Ford has refused to fix stating that the recalls cited do not apply to my VIN. It appears that they did not establish the recall broadly enough to cover all affected vehicles.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

When vehicle is standing still or while driving fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says that tank needs to be replaced.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

A rear end impact with another vehicle, traveling about 50 mph caused the rear end to catch on fire.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Stockton, CA, USA

While traveling noticed a gas smell inside vehicle. Also, noticed gas puddle on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off

- Lithonia, GA, USA

When vehicle is sitting in parking lot fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says tank has to be replaced.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

The vehicle developed a gas leak at the joint of the fuel pipe and gas tank creating a puddle of gas underneath the vehicle. I discovered a recall was issued on many 95 Contour due to defective gas tank assemblies. I took our vehicle down to the dealer who told me our vehicle was not part of the recall. He called me with an estimate of $578 to replace the gas tank assembly. I contacted Ford customer service and asked for their assistance they said they would try to help and that I would here from the dealer within two business days. I received no call. I then contacted Ford customer service a second time only to be told by another person there that my vehicle was out of the original 36000 warranty and that it was "black and white" that I have no coverage under Ford and that I would have to pay!! this was not very reassuring an I explained what a safety issue a leaking gas tank possessed not only to my family but to the general public as a whole. I also asserted that a gas tank should not fail especially on a well maintaned car with under 50000 miles on it. I also indicated that this had to be a faulty component and that Ford should stand behind the product even if it is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty after all this is a major safety issue and it would seem that Ford would want to cover this as a safety and loyal customer issue. Instead I ran into a virtual brick wall after contacting Ford the second time. The person suggested I contact the dealer directly and see what I could work out. I called the service manager at homer heller Ford in escondido, he was very nice and understanding and said that he would call Ford and try to work out a compromise. He was able to get Ford to lower the price of a new gas tank assembly from $278 down to $50 but I would have to pay all the labor (approx. $270) this was a nice gesture and was certainly better than the original nearly $600 estimate. Still I believe Ford should have covered 100%.

- San Marcos, CA, USA

When driving there is a loud rattling noise coming from the gas tank.

- Monticello, NY, USA

Fuel tank replaced due to recall notice (#95S30), however replacement tank failed due to same defect.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

Gas tank lid opener broke.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

Dealer did not do recall repair on the gas tank as promised.

- Auburn, AL, USA

Fuel tank repaired prior to recall.

- Winter Par, FL, USA

Difficulty scheduling fuel tank recall repairs.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

Gas tank ruptured while filling.

- West Hills, CA, USA