1990 Ford Aerostar fuel system problems

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 142,143 miles · AZ

1990 ford aerostar had crack in fuel tank causing consumer to replace the tank. ***no answer required*** *ts the consumer received a recall letter in dec 1998 regarding the gas tank, however at the time he was not experiencing problems with the gas tank. The consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the gas tank that he had to replace.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Fuel system · LA

My 1990 ford aerostar was leaking gasoline. The fumes would overcome you while inside the vehicle. After the van sat for a short time gas would be all over the ground from the leak. I paid a ford dealer to replace the tank not knowing there was a recall. The safety of my family was important enough that I paid this money out of my pocket. Now ford is telling me that my VIN does not qualify for the recall. So I am not even eligible for a reimbursement. Please help. Thank you caring for the safety of all drivers. *nm the assigned identification number for this recall campaign 98v-190000 ford recall no. 98m03. *tt the consumer requested reimbursement for the cracked gas tank. Ford will not refund the money and will not help.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Body, Brakes · MD

Braking system -- master cylinder

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Fuel system · NV

Agencyrecall 98-v-190-000 concerning upper portion of fuel tank that can develop small cracks due to extended exposure to very high ambient temperatures. Fuel vapor or leakage could occur at these cracks. Consumer hadthe recall letter, but manufacturer didn't honor it. Please provide further information.ts.

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Fuel system · GA

Consumer states the same problem as recall #98v190000 fuel tank cracks. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Ts

Filed Nov 14, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

The federal safety agency recall campaign 98v190000 fuel tank; the van was taken in as a service campaign by ford for the fuel tank back in 1999. After inspecting the fuel tank, the dealer told her the tank was fine and didn't replace it. Now in 2002, the fuel tank has developed several cracks which the ford dealership will no longer honor the service campaign due to an "expiration date". Please describe details

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Fuel system · SC

Fuel is leaking from the filler neck when refueling. Dealer contacted. *ak the consumer states that the fuel runs out of the top of the fuel tank.

Filed Mar 30, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

I purchased my van from monarch ford in exeter march of 1996, before buying the van I asked them to please give me the former owners phone number so that I could contact them inregards to any major problems they had before selling it back to ford. Monarch ford refused and I guess that should have been a warning to me, I also asked if they had repainted the van because the ford and aerostar emblems were not on the back of the van. They said absotuly not that it was everything the same. It was only 10 months after I purchased my van that I noticed a gas smell and had it check with monarch in exeter. They assured me they could not find the source of the leak but that they could smell the gas. I have since had it to many other stations to have it check and I get they same answer. I have done some investigating myself and found that ford has a exsisting problem with their fuel tanks and leaks. I feel this is what has happen in my case. I feel I have a leak in my gas tank and that it needs to be replaced. I feel this is the manufactors reponseablity and that it why I am asking for your help. The gas leak is getting worse and the smell is really bad. I need this van fixed it is a hazard to drive. Everywhere I take it they tell me they can smell it and that I should not drive it but that they can not find the problem and have also been told it is a factory problem? Can you tell me what to do and how I can get this resolved as soon as possible. I know ford has this problem I just do not know how is the best way to get it fixed. I would appreicate any help you can give me so that I can get my van safe for driving again. Please can you help me. Sincerely [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Fuel system · WA

Vehicle has been experiencing same problems as stated in recall 98v190000. Upper portion of fuel tank developed cracks. Dealer has advised of defect, but said that this vehicle was not part of recall.

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Fuel system · TX

O-ring failures were reported on one of your own bulletins item # sb014781.