Dt: contact states the wiring harness is cracking , causing the vehicle to stall while driving, gasoline fumes from the fuel injector is coming inside the vehicle. When it rains or when washing the vehicle it gets water into the computer of the vehicle, causing loss of power, the vehicle will not start. The service dealer stated this was a defect within the vehicle.
1995 Ford Contour: gas smell in the cabin
8 of the 891 complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20001
- 19993
- 19983
- 19973
- 19963
- 19958
What owners say
Consumer stated there is a gasoline odor inside of vehicle. *ak
A fuel odor is present in passenger compartment of the vehicle, strongest odors are in rear seating positions. Dealership informed consumer that recall 95v23200 repairs for fuel filler neck was performed prior to his ownership, and this vehicle was no longer covered. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
After starting vehicle consumer noticed a strong fuel odor inside passenger compartment. Cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any further details.
Consumer complained, exhibiting features of the federal safety agency recall #95v232000. There is a strong fuel smell coming from vehicle. Random occurrence, no specific cause found. *ak the fuel smell comes inside the vehicle only when the windows are rolled down.
While traveling noticed a gas smell inside vehicle. Also, noticed gas puddle on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
(1) dual electric radiator fans cought on fire for no apparent reason - may (2) water pump failed. Plastic impeller crumbled at finger pressure (3) smells of gas, when low on gas (4) catalytic converter failed causing restriction (5) power loss including power steering when driven through a water puddle or in heavy rain.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank assembly. While driving and parked smelled gas fumes. In addition, the consumer went to the gas station to fill up vehicle and the gas pump cuts off as if the vehicle was full, even when it was not. The defects described comply with recall numbers 94v203000 and 94v184000. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1995 Ford Contour?
8 of 891 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Contour (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. 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 15Fuel leak 13Seat belt 13No deployment 11Grinding brakes 10Door locks 10Transmission failure 10Airbag light 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 6Adaptive cruise 5Slipping 5
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