This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Smell of gasoline initially noted. Appearance of gasoline under vehicle following filling of tank prompted investigation of source of gasoline smell and leak. No consequences resulted from leakage of gasoline. Source of gasoline smell/leak was traced to deteriorated hose between filler pipe and gasoline tank. Hose had become brittle and cracked near connection to gasoline tank. Hose was replaced with standard fuel hose purchased from retail parts store. Hose that was removed is available.
The consumer smelled a strong fuel odor when in the garage. The consumer then noticed the fuel mileage dropped off. When the consumer went to get gas and returned, he noticed a wet spot under the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home he examined the fuel tank and noticed that the fuel filler pipe cap was corroded and rusted.
My family purchased two brand new 95 and 96 Ford Escorts in 96. Starting a few weeks ago, the 95 Ford Escort started smelling of gas. It was noted that on the gas filler assembly, between the metal filler tube and the metal gas tank, the rubber tubing was cracked and gas was spread on the tank and also when the car was moved, there was gas on the driveway. We contacted Ford and they said it wasn't under warranty because it was more than 3 years and 36,000 miles and said there were no recalls for this. We also looked under our 96 Ford Escort and though there was no leak, it has cracking as well. If you could look into this, we'd appreciate it.
Fuel tank inlet tube fully rotted behind gas cap, causing any refueling effort to completely spill on ground (hole is size of lemon). Can not refuel car any more until the inlet tube is replaced. This is a sure fire and environmental hazard. Is there any recourse from Ford to repair this? I have never had a trouble of this nature in 34 years of owning cars. I suspect defective manufacture or design of the tube to allow rust corrision to the point a large size gaping hole results. Thank you.
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- Seabrook, TX, USA