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NHTSA recall 99V309000 and mfr recall:99S33/ fuel tank cracks. Didn't do recall repairs because the vehicle was in a prior accident and has a salvage title.
Consumer received recall 99V309000 concerning fuel tank cracks. Prior to recall, vehicle was involved in a collision. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem because of salvage title.
- Eagan, MN, USA
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We bought this van 6/96. It has been in the shop 14 times since then, including a recall for the gas tank, and the head gaskets (which blew and we replaced and then a year later found out there was a recall). Now, with less than 90,000 miles on it, the transmission is going out. We have owned 14 vehicles in 24 years, and have never blown head gaskets (engines) or transmission. These (this) vehicles have a problem!
Fuel tank has a hole at the top of tank, causing fuel to leak from the top of the tank when the tank is full, possibly caused by gas expanding. Dealer replaced tank at consumer's cost. Dealer did not know cause of the problem.
Noticed strong gas odor after fill-up. Dealer maintenance confirmed gas tank had a crack on top of the tank and fuel tank needed to be replaced. Ford has recalled this vehicle for this problem, but not in the state of Virginia. This car is operated regularly only in Virginia and therefore this recall should be extended to all states. Refernce Ford recall 99R33. Have contacted Ford, and they say we cannot participate in this recall.
Prior to recall notice consumer experienced fumes entering vehicle and strong odor, prior to recall notice three repair attempts to correct condition, consumer requesting service fee reimbursement. (99V-309)
I had been smelling gas fumes for several months, usually after I filled the tank. On the morning of 9/3/99 there was a puddle of gas under the van in the driveway and the fumes were extremely strong inside the vehicle as well. I took the vehicle to precision automotive service in katy, tx. They discovered that the tank had a crack in it under the center strap where the tank is secured to the vehicle. Their assessment determined that the tank cracked because the strap had caused the tank to bulge at that spot and eventually crack. When they tried to get a replacement tank from texan Ford they were informed that there would be no tanks available for resale until 9/14 or 9/15/99. Ford was apparently releasing a "new" tank at this time. When the new tank arrived on 9/16, the midsection had clearly been redesigned to eliminate the "bulge" that had caused the crack in the original design. I have requested that Ford reimburse me for the cost of the replacement tank since it was clearly a design problem and posed a tremendous safety hazard to myself and my family. Texan Ford is denying any knowledge of a problem with this gas tank and so far has refused to reimburse me for any of the cost. Any help you could give me or any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Gas tank developed a crack spilling gas onto the undercarriage of the vehicle, creating an explosive situation. Appears to be a design defect where the straps are exerting pressure on the plastic tank.
The fuel tank would leak fuel after being filled. Smelled fumes inside of vehicle. Vehicle had been parked & had noticed a large puddle of fuel under vehicle. Been to dealer & informed a stress had developed on top of tank where it was strapped. Fuel tank was redesigned. Mechanic replaced fuel tank and fuel pump since it would fit old tank.
Had vehicle parked in driveway. Noticed fuel leaking from fuel tank area. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic placed vehicle on rack & noticed the leak. Also that the tank was made of plastic & was cracked. The fuel tank needed to be replaced.
Fuel tank was found to have a crack under the center metal binding that secured the fuel tank to the vehicle. From all indications the crack had been there for a long period. The mechanics described the crack as having resulted from a bulge in the tank itself where the binding was tightened into place. The crack was found directly underneath the binding. There had been strong gas fumes inside the vehicle from time to time over several months and very strong fuel odor outside the vehicle, usually immediately after filling the tank. The leak did not become apparent until 9/3/99, however, when I found a puddle of gasoline under the vehicle after it had been parked overnight.
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- University, IL, USA