Fuel leaking from tank because the neck warped. Ford motor co. Says it will not compensate because it is out of warranty even though this is a safety issue.
1998 Ford Contour: fuel leak
8 of the 844 complaints about the 1998 Ford Contour describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20004
- 19988
- 19964
- 199513
- 19941
What owners say
Car is 5.5 years old, and the fuel tank needed replacing. The tank was literally falling apart at the seams, leading to gas leaking from the gar and gasoline fumes throughout the house. In addition, no replacement part was available due to a nationwide shortage.
Fuel was leaking on the ground due to a crack in seams of gas tank. Consumer is concerned that a fire can start. *ak dealer found leak at fuel tank and replaced. Consumer feels fuel tank is defective.
Consumer states that something is leaking from under the vehicle. Consumer pulled over looked under car and notice gas leaking from a pipe connected to the gas tank. Please provide any further information. Nlm
After getter the recall part replaced for the fuel system, noticed that when the tank is filled the car would leak fuel from around the fuel pump. Vehicle is leaking water in trunk area during rain, failed seal, replace rear back glass seal and reseal back glass. Check engine light is on, weak, replace cannister purge and vapor canister.
Fuel tank is defective, it leaks gas and fumes. Dealer will not warranty part.
Fuel leaks from fuel tank. Occurs while driving or parked. Has happened at least 3 different times.
Gas tank failed since ownership, gas leaking with fumes entering vehicle.
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
- Risk
- If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Recall number 00V350000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Contour fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1998 Ford Contour?
8 of 844 owner complaints about the 1998 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 1998 Ford Contour?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Contour
Coil spring 68Airbag light 43Stalling 43Check engine light 33Headlights 31Fire or smoke 21Grinding brakes 20Transmission failure 17No deployment 16Overheating 15ABS 14Won't start 14Engine failure 13Jerking 13Slipping 13Loss of power 10Brake failure 8Power steering loss 8Sudden acceleration 8Fuel pump 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Knocking 6Fuel gauge 6Adaptive cruise 5Pulling 5
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