1995 Ford Escort: fuel leak

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 135,341 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heat shield and fuel tank were cracked a needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 135,341. ...updated 11/02/15 *bf the consumer stated the fuel tank was fractured because the hold down hardware for the heat shield was nver removed per the required repair for the recall. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 11/05/15.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline, caused by a fracture in the fuel tank wall. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact of the fracture in the fuel tank wall. The mechanic also referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The dealer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v145000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The manufacturer was notified who also advised that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel. The contact was able to locate fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls fro the fuel leak failure. The failure and the current mileage was 148,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel tank. The contact took the vehicle into the dealer and was told that the heat shield used for the tank was causing the leak. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 102,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Fuel system · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank area onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed that the fuel tank cracked due to the heat shield. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The VIN was not included in the recall defect. The contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Fuel system · 145,816 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. After smelling gasoline, the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that there was a fuel leak. She was advised not to drive the vehicle; therefore, it was towed to a local ford dealer. The dealer also discovered a fuel leak and stated that the cost for the repair would be approximately $1,000. The vehicle was towed back to the local mechanic and they replaced the gas tank at the cost of $780. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/07/08. *lj the consumer was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall because her vehicle was manufactured in another state. Updated 10/08/08.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 99,554 miles · FL

I am writing about my 1995 ford escort with a 1.9l engine. There is an absolute safety hazard on my vehicle. I see that there was a recall in 1997 for a leaking fuel tank. And the tank on my car is now leaking. When I took it to the dealership they said that my car was not involved in the recall but I find it peculiar that I am having the same problem. When I went to the dealership the first thing they told me before looking anything up was "that recall is expired anyway but see a service manager" expired how can a safety hazard be expired? Do you not stand behind your products!!! I think it is ridiculous that I am handled that way what because I drive an older car. Am I not important? I would like a response asap about this safety hazard!!!

Filed May 1, 2008 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

> from: gally > comments: > greetings, > > please be advised that we recently purchased the above subject vehicle, and now we are experiencing a fuel leak from the plastic gas tank. The leak comes from the same location that the federal safety agency recalls (referenced above) occur. > > I have spoken on the phone both with ford corporate and the local dealer ( heller ford, escondido, ca. ) and have been advised that the vehicle was not part of the recall, nor would there be any assistance in having the repair made at the manufacturer or dealer expense. > > in my research of the vehicle and recalls specific to the 1995 escort model, I came across various documents online which lead me to believe that any vehicle of similar make/model and year which had similar defects as the vehicles specified in the recall mentioned above, should be presented to the manufacturer or their representative (the dealer) and repairs would be made. The cost of the repair would then be recovered by the dealer from the manufacturer. Please refer to ford recall service bulletin 97s79 page two. > > an added note. Currently the vehicle in question is the sole source of transportation for my girlfriends daughter and her 1 year old granddaughter. Their safety is our primary concern, as well as the safety of others. > > please ensure a timely response to this issue. We wish to have this issue addressed immediately and hope to discover that ford stands behind their products, their reputation, and existing and future customers. > > please feel free to email me at this address or call me directly.> ?

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Fuel system · 153,248 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact smelled gasoline and noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle failed inspection due to a crack in the fuel tank. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 153,248 and current mileage was 158,248. Updated 3/11/08 *cn updated 03/11/08

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Fuel system · 64,345 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled gas and discovered a fuel leak towards the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and will not honor the replacement. A new fuel tank would cost $470. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. The current mileage was 64,445 and failure mileage was 64,345. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer stated the heat shield was not removed from the tank and the heat caused the tank to crack updated

Filed Aug 10, 2007 · Fuel system · 61,708 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. He noticed a fuel leak near the heat shield. The current and failure mileages were 61,708. The consumer provided photos of the defect. Updated 09/18/07

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Fuel system · 114,860 miles · TX

I own a 1995 ford escort lx [xxx] which has a leaking fuel tank. I checked your (the federal safety agency) web site and found "two recalls" for this problem. I when to my local ford dealer for repairs,(a.c. Collins ford, pasadena texas) and was told there was no recall issued for my car based on the VIN number. But the VIN number clearly states the engine size 1.9 l, assembly plant: wayne ind. And it was sold and still is registered and used in pasadena /houston texas. Which is the same information as shown in the federal safety agency's recall notice. Note: the mileage and purchase dates are estimates due to the car being at the dealer at this moment. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)