Consumer states that the vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel filler neck. Dealer notified.
1995 Ford Contour: fuel leak
13 of the 891 complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20004
- 19988
- 19964
- 199513
- 19941
What owners say
The vehicles gas tank was leaking fuel. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel was seeping from the weld at the filler pipe opening. Related recalls 94v203000, 95v228000 and 94v184000, consumer's v.I.n. Is not included.
Consumer notice gas tank vent tube broke causing a gas leak. Replaced a year later problem reccurred. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Fuel is leaking at weld of fuel filler neck, there is recall 95v232000, but this vehicle was is affected due to VIN.
Consumer was smelling gasoline. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic stated that fuel hose had a hole inside of fuel line, causing gasoline to leak underneath vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer enclosed information on recall 94s97 regarding the fuel tank assembly which may leak fuel, consumer had repair work done before learning about recall.
Cracks have developed in fuel lines which has resulted in fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
When vehicle is standing still or while driving fuel leaks excessively from tank. Dealer says that tank needs to be replaced. *ak
Fuel is leaking form the fuel tank filler neck. The fuel tank has been repaired prior to this incident. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
When vehicle is sitting in parking lot fuel leaks excessively from tank . Dealer says tank has to be replaced.
The vehicle developed a gas leak at the joint of the fuel pipe and gas tank creating a puddle of gas underneath the vehicle. I discovered a recall was issued on many 95 contours due to defective gas tank assemblies. I took our vehicle down to the dealer who told me our vehicle was not part of the recall. He called me with an estimate of $578 to replace the gas tank assembly. I contacted ford customer service and asked for their assistance they said they would try to help and that I would here from the dealer within two business days. I received no call. I then contacted ford customer service a second time only to be told by another person there that my vehicle was out of the original 36000 warranty and that it was "black and white" that I have no coverage under ford and that I would have to pay!! This was not very reassuring an I explained what a safety issue a leaking gas tank possessed not only to my family but to the general public as a whole. I also asserted that a gas tank should not fail especially on a well maintaned car with under 50000 miles on it. I also indicated that this had to be a faulty component and that ford should stand behind the product even if it is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty after all this is a major safety issue and it would seem that ford would want to cover this as a safety and loyal customer issue. Instead I ran into a virtual brick wall after contacting ford the second time. The person suggested I contact the dealer directly and see what I could work out. I called the service manager at homer heller ford in escondido, he was very nice and understanding and said that he would call ford and try to work out a compromise. He was able to get ford to lower the price of a new gas tank assembly from $278 down to $50 but I would have to pay all the labor (approx. $270) this was a nice gesture and was certainly better than the original nearly $600 estimate. Still I believe ford should have covered 100%.
When pumping fuel into gas tank, the fuel would leak from the neck area. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not locate fuel leakage problem.
Gas was leaking from underneath the tank, there was a rupture in the tank. Tt
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.
Recall number 95V232000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement can leak at the weld.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, as appropriate, replace the fuel tanks.
Recall number 94V203000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
- Risk
- A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Recall number 94V184000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Contour fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1995 Ford Contour?
13 of 891 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Contour?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Contour
Overheating 66Fire or smoke 44Stalling 42Coil spring 36Headlights 21ABS 20Loss of power 20Power steering loss 20Engine failure 19Check engine light 18Won't start 18Brake failure 15Jerking 15Seat belt 13No deployment 11Grinding brakes 10Door locks 10Transmission failure 10Airbag light 8Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Slipping 5
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