Work was previously performed on consumer's vehicle for recall 99v247000. Consumer is now having the problem of fuel leaking when he fills fuel tank. Dealership informed him that recall work has been performed already, and it was now consumer's responsibility. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
1996 Ford Contour fuel system complaints
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Consumer filled tank with gas and after paying and coming back ou noticed gas was spilling all over the ground. It continued to leak for 3 hours. Dealer found a crack in fuel tank. Consumer had to get replace whole assembly at his cost.
Fuel vapor leakage occurs causing heavy fuel smell from under vehicle. This was caused by fuel pump which had no rubber cap. *ak the cause for gas vapor leak was found to be defective fuel tank seal at the fuel pump unit, and was fixed. The consumer states it was a manufacturing defect.
While traveling and slowing to stop or turn, vehicle stops and/or stalls. It also cuts off while trying to be started. Vehicle had fuel in tank during time of incident.no accident or injuries have occurred
Since purchase of vehicle when driving through a puddle of water or in rain, power steering will go out. At that time alernator light comes on, has been to dealer numerous times for this , seems to be a design flaw. Also, filling up with gasoline vehicle will smell for long time.
Recall 99v‑247 filler neck not completed due to lack of parts. Yh
Consumer recieved recall letter 99v247000 concerning the fuel pump. Contacted the dealer. No parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Sway bar failure caused vehicle to make rattling noise while turning left. Yh
Have had numerous problems: interior/brake lights failed to light. Replaced switch twice. Fuel filler door will not open with latch inside. Never worked. Cigarette lighter failed. Power window on driver's side has failed. Car intermittently will not start due to drained battery. Mechanic could find no cause for this related to alternator/charging system of car. Never able to fix this. Trunk leaks water around seal. Abs light keeps coming on . Mechanic could find no problem with ABS. Air conditioner/heater would only blow out defrost setting. Also bad smell comes from AC when on. Rear seat belts keep jamming; not able to use sometimes because they won't come out. Worst problem so far: transmission has failed. Not yet fixed. I loved this car once, now I hate it! The whole thing should be recalled.
Engine check light is on and there is a burning smell within the vehicle. Also, all the lights on the dashboard aren't working, and the water pump had to be replaced.
After filling fuel tank with gas the tank leaks from the bottom which could result in a fire cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Fuel tank cannot be filled up fully. Whenever their is an attempt to fill the tank, gas splurges every where. Dealer has been contacted.
Ford need to replace this car with a safe one! Come on 6 electrical failures? When will the fire start from the failures?..dateline nbc next!
No summary provided by consumer( dot number: ??? Tire size: ??? )
Power steering becomes disables when driven through puddles of water. Safety should be a recall by ford motor corp
While driving at any speed and when applying the brakes, they are not hard but medium. When driving over any speed bump there is a very loud noise coming from the back of the vehicle by the fuel tank.
Twice the transmission failed on the freeway and had to be completely replaced even though the car was 1 and 3 months old. The dealer was extremely rude and I promise I will never purchase another ford again and neither will anybody that has heard my story.
Vehicle was leaking fuel onto the ground whenever consumer filled the tank up with fuel. Took vehicle to dealer shop, and dealer informed consumer that fuel filler neck had a crack and needs replacement. Consumer would like to know is this normal for this part to be defective. Vehicle have only 46,000 miles of wear.
Gas tank failed.
Car stalls in forward/reverse gears.
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