Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel was observed leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also mentioned that the replacement part for the repair would not be available. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
1995 Ford Escort: gas smell in the cabin
19 of the 576 complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Dt*: the contact stated that the interior of the vehicle smelled of gasoline. Upon exiting the vehicle, a puddle of gasoline was observed in the driveway. After further inspection, cracks were observed in the gas tank. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 97v144000 pertaining to the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the vehicle had a leak in the fuel tank which was discovered after a long trip. Consumer discovered small droplets of gasoline on the ground. There was a strong smell of gasoline. Consumer had vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer noted there was a recall 97v144000, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN . No repairs have been made, but consumer has been instructed not to drive vehicle due to the leak and the hot summer conditions experienced in the state of arizona where vehicle is currently at. The dealer thinks it is significant about the temperature change because consumer traveled form east coast to that state. *ak
Started smelling profuse gas fumes in my 1995 escort lx. Took in to meineike to be repaired. They found that the gas tank was cracked due to heat shield. This is the month of august in mississippi and the heat factor has been over 100 for the last couple of weeks. Looked online and found that certain escorts had no gap between heat shield and gas tank and was under recall from 1997. This model came up not under recall but problem was indicative of recall models. Ford refuses to investigate my claim. The remedy for fixing recalled models was to make a gap between heatsheild and gas tank. There is no gap between heat shield and gas tank on my car. This model should have been under the recall.
Smell of gasoline initially noted. Appearance of gasoline under vehicle following filling of tank prompted investigation of source of gasoline smell and leak. *nm no consequences resulted from leakage of gasoline. Source of gasoline smell/leak was traced to deteriorated hose between filler pipe and gasoline tank. Hose had become brittle and cracked near connection to gasoline tank. Hose was replaced with standard fuel hose purchased from retail parts store. Hose that was removed is available.
Consumer smelled fuel odor while driving. She examined fuel tank and noticed that wall was cracked and leaked gas. Dealer indicated there was a recall in this issue. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Consumer received recall regarding fuel tank. Consumer noticed a strong smell of fuel while driving or when vehicle was parked. Inspection was made, and noticed fuel leakages coming from the crack on the tab off the heat shield, which was molded into the plastic fuel tank. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The consumer smelled a strong fuel odor when in the garage. The consumer then noticed the fuel mileage dropped off. When the consumer went to get gas and returned, he noticed a wet spot under the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home he examined the fuel tank and noticed that the fuel filler pipe cap was corroded and rusted.*ak
Consumer started the vehicle and smelled gas fumes coming from the rear of the vehicle. Consumer got out of the vehicle, and noticed gas leaking from the gas tank. The consumer shut the engine off, and had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
There was a gas smell, the next day went in for a routine check. Dealer stated there was a gas leak. Dealer removed heat shield and held down the end tabs, and replaced the gas tank. *ak the consumer stated that the gas tank was cracked from the tabs. The vehicle was returned to the dealer because there was still a strong gas smell. They said that they could not smell it. (dealer checked completely and cleaned pads under tank and said that should take care of the smell) as of 7-31-02, the smell still exists. The service representative said that the pads should continue to dry and the smell should go away, they found no leaks.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
Recall number 97V144000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
Recall number 97V145000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Escort fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1995 Ford Escort?
19 of 576 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort (3%) 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 Escort?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Escort
Fuel leak 55Seat belt 47No deployment 25Coil spring 18Stalling 17Fire or smoke 15Overheating 7Brake failure 6Wipers 6Won't start 6Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Sudden acceleration 5
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