Fuel tank has developed cracks, causing a fuel to leak .dlr has replaced fuel tank prior to recall 98v190000 being issued. Dealer/manufacturer stated that vehicle VIN# is not included in recall.
1990 Ford Aerostar fuel system complaints
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Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notice causing gas to leak from fuel tank. (98v‑190) mjs.
Fuel tank cracked/leaked from top of tank prior to recall. (98v‑190)
Had parked vehicle & left for awhile. Came back & started vehicle. Did not notice gas odor & vehicle blue up & caught fire. Fire department arrived & put flames out. Consumer was informed fire originated from the fuel lines.
Fuel tank recalled because of a crack in the top of the tank which causes gas to leak and fumes to enter the vehicle. Recall work not performed due to VIN.
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice # 98m-03 concerning cracked fuel tank. Dealer refused to replace tank because the crack was not in the filler neck area. *ak
Muffler failed.
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. A/c "o" rings leaked freon/front brake rotors warped all around prior to recall 98eo10000)/transmission continuously humming, (mr-91s41)/fuel strongly smells inside of vehicle, and ABS light stays on. Dealer and manufacturer contacted and aware of some problems, indicated VIN# does not comply to the recalls. Problems still exists. Provide further information.
While driving at 55 MPH smoke was noticed coming in the windows. Consumer pulled to the side to see what the problem was, and noticed that fire was coming from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames, and the vehicle was a total loss. The fire department had to come and put the fire out. They could not determine what caused the fire. Dealer was contacted.
Plastic gas tank developed leak along strap.
Fuel tank leaks and that there is a hair line crack in tank. Owner is very concerned for her safety.
Crack found near the top gas tank, causing gas to leak out.
Fuel tank cracked, causing fuel to leak.
The fuel tank is cracked, causing fuel to leak , pe96-050.
While driving, fuel tank cracked, filled fuel tank up, drove home, smelled gasoline, fuel was pouring onto ground, fuel tank had split.
Consumer took gas tank out found it was cracked truck not under warranty . Tt consumer had been smelling fumes for about 6 months, some of the passengers were getting light headed and car sick, consumer's husband took out the gas tank and found it had a crack in it the plastic tank where the structure part of the truck and the tank mount together, consumer believes thsi to be a manufacturer defect, it should have been mounted with rubber between the tank and the frame, this situation could cause an explosion because of gas leaking and fumes.
The intake manifold gasket is leaking . Tt
Engine compartment fire, fuel line came apart and sprayed fuel causing fire. Tt
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