There was a crack in the fuel tank at the mounting bracket which was causing a fuel leak. Tank was replaced. The dealer has been contacted.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

The fuel tank cracked which may cause a fuel leak and result in a fire. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included. Recall 97V145000.

- Newport New, VA, USA

I was smelling a lot of gas so I took the vehicle crystal Ford. They said the tank was cracked and needed replacing. The quote for doing the work was high so I took it to an independ shop where they told me they had replaced several of these gas tanks. The mechanic at the independent shop said he felt that it as either a design flaw or a flawed part. The tank is plastic. Also, I have been waiting to replace the tank for over a month as the part is on back order from Ford.

- Washington, DC, USA

While vehicle was at dealer ship noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank assembly.

- Va Beach, VA, USA

Vehicle was leaking gas. Brought vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that seams split in gas tank, causing a leak. Manufacturer contacted, and could not remedy problem, not a recall, and no warranty. Repairwork done at owner's expense.

- Columbia, MD, USA

Vehicle fuel tank is leaking around the tank seal. Could NHTSA help in this matter, possible manufacturer's defect.

- Decatur, GA, USA

There is a crack within the gas tank, and the consumer can smell gas within the vehicle due to a gas leakage.

- Decutar, GA, USA

The fuel tank has cracks, causing fuel to leak. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Axton, VA, USA

After partially filling tank, fuel splashes out of top, filling passenger compartment with gas fumes, and coating underside of vehicle with gas. Potential fire and exphiciation. Ford refused to see this as a warrenty problem or a recall problem, not enough dead yet??

- Foothill Ranch, CA, USA

Crackes have developed in the fuel tank, resulting in an odor. Owner has contacted dealer about the fuel odor. A recall has been issued on vehicle, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacatrur has been notified.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

Fuel tank cracked and leaking.not due to driver error!! radiator clogged up and when engine ran hot, warning lights and gauges failed. This caused a cracked cylinder head.

- Donalds, SC, USA

Recalled fuel tank has fatigue cracks near the heat shield resulting in fuel leak causing fumes to enter cabin and caused nausea and headache to passengers. Recall work performed but the smell persist.

- Dallas, TX, USA

My 1995 Ford Escort LX fuel tank is splitting in half. This is a very dangerous situation. Fuel leaks out no matter how little is in the tank, or if the car is or isn't running. Fumes do build up inside vehicle. This problem was not a result of any damage or scrape. The tank is splitting along the molding line.

- Donalds, SC, USA

Gas tank split at seam resulting in gas leak.

- New Rochel, NY, USA

Vehicle smelled of fuel, but never knew where it was coming from, filled up the car then the car began to drip at a rapid speed.

- Springdale, AR, USA

Fuel tank assembly cracked leaking gas prior to recall notice.

- Azusa, CA, USA

Recall 97V145000; blount strange Ford has no knowledge of this recall.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

Fuel tank leaked due to design of the assembly. The tank is plastic and heat from shields caused damage to the plastic tank.

- Riverside, CA, USA

Consumer filled gas tank, drove approx. One mile, turned vehicle off when he smelled fumes. Consumer got down on ground looked underneath vehicle and noticed that there was gasoline gathering near the center of vehicle with a steady flow of gas dropping to the ground.

- Spring, TX, USA