While traveling noticed a gas smell inside vehicle. Also, noticed gas puddle on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
1995 Ford Contour fuel system complaints
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Rear doors creak very loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing very expensive repairs, alternator has failed twice within a year -very expensive repairs both times, windshield molding shifting out of place, have to replace brakes and rotors repeatedly, gas spills out of neck of tank when refueling. Seatbelt cover on door panel pops off on driver side and broke off on passenger side. Off
1) the electrical switch/roller dial caused a short at 45,000 miles and my dash board lights in total have been out ever since. 2) the rear/back seat restraint belt on the right side no longer retracts into the housing. 3) the backseat restraint housing in the seat has come apart making it difficult to fasten the belt 4) the gas cap release lever on the driver side floor does not function(does not open gas tank)the gas cap has to be opened by opening the trunk and pulling the manual cord.
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 fuel tank filler would leak out fuel. Can not put over 1/4 tank of fuel in tank without it spilling out on ground. Happens every time tank is filled. Taking vehicle to dealer to correct problem.
Fuel pump and water pump leakage caused vehicle to overheat, and damaged the engine head gasket. Please give any further details.
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 driving there is a loud rattling noise coming from the gas tank.
I left the car running and in park while I went in the house to get something. I heard an explosion. I looked outside and my car was in flames. The hood was blown off and now there is nothing left of my car. The fire chief said there was a hole in the fuel injector line and also said something about the firewall area. I was ti shaken up to remember everything. Now I need to know how to find out if this was in fact a defect in the car or what. Can you help?
Fuel tank replaced due to recall notice (#95s30), however replacement tank failed due to same defect.
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.
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.
Fuel line clamp failed, causing fuel to leak all over the street and under the vehicle.
The boot around the emergency brake was experiencing problems.
Dealer did not do recall repair on the gas tank as promised.
Vehicle "bucked and chugged" and then engine light came on. Problem fixed after third attempt but vehicle continues to perform erratically during wet weather conditions.
Rear end noise when brakes are applied.
Recall related, 94v203000, air pressure build up in fuel tank and causes loss of fuel, when opening tank, back fuel will spill out.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Recall related, 95v232000, and 95v228000, received notice in feb and took vehicle in march.
Recalls 95s31 & 95s30; parts on order for several weeks. Owner reports vehicle is performing erratic shutting down. Please describe details.
Keyless remote system failed.
The dealership will honor the recall letter and will not set up an appointment date 94v184000. Please describe.
Recall related, 95v228000 and 95v232000 contacted dealership on 3/11/95, will order parts by apr.20,1995, no parts available as 4/3/95. *ak consumer was also having problems with the driver's side seat track, driver;s side air bag, and the driver's side window, and was also told a new filler neck ws needed for gas tank, also needed new wiper, starter needed to be replaced,switch for windshield wiper on steering wheel was coming off and would not snap back into place.
The dealership will not give a rental car when his letter states that he should receive one 94v184000. Plese describe.
No parts are available for recall of fuel tank assembly filler pipe neck 94v184000.
Received recall letters #95v228000,and #95v23200 on the fuel tank ,interior system restraint in feb call dealer keep on order the parts. Please describe .
Crystal ford isuzu silver spring md; recall 94s92 & 95s06; did not provide loaner and her appointment fell off schedule. Please describe details.
Brake rotors warped.
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