The plastic gas tank cracked. Nlm
1995 Ford Escort fuel system complaints
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Fuel tank cracked, causing fuel to leak from tank. Owner did not receive notice about recall 97v144000, but experienced the exact problem. A mechanic stated that the fuel tank assembly has been on back order since june/2000. Please provide any further information.
Fuel tank assembly is leaking fuel. Vehicle will be inspected by the dealer.
Filled gas tank full drove .5 miles next day about 3/8 full///took to dealer hole in fuel tank quote $425 new tank should be in next day//next day called tank on backorder//have absolutely no idea when might be in//requested loaner--maybe next day--got one next day--didn't say when return or if I would have to pay for loaner//they have had my car since 7-11-2000//today is 7-20-2000 still no word.
Fuel tank developed a crack, resulting in fuel leakage. Dealer has replaced the fuel tank.
Fuel tank developed a crack which resulted in fuel spillage. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to the VIN.
After smelling fuel on the 18th vehicle was towed to dealership. Dealership found a crack in the fuel tank. Fuel tank will be replaced under warranty. Vehicle not included in recall 97v144000 ford/fuel tank. Please provide any further information.
Recall 97v144000/fuel tank assembly: vehicle experiencing cracks which cause fuel leakage through fuel tank wall. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak
Due to a stress crack in the fuel tank fuel is leaking which may result in a fire. The straps that hold the tank are wearing into the fiberglass tank. There is a recall for this problem but this vehicle is not included due to VIN although it has the same problem. Ford refuses to fix tank. *ak
Fuel tank cracked, causing fuel spillage . A recall has been issued on the vehicle make, however this vehicle was not included. Also, the engine light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion. Manufacturer has been notified.
Ford sent me a notice for a safety recall for the gas tank
The vehicle has an plastic gas tank which cracked at the halfway mark. When the takn is fulled up more than a half of a tank, the gas will begin to leak. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving vehicle stalled out and died. Prior to this incident, the same problem happened, dealer replaced the fuel injection system and put a lock on the tank. The manufacturer has been notified.
Fuel leaking from vehicle due to a hole in the gas tank. Automotive shop replaced the gas tank.
There was a crack in the fuel tank at the mounting bracket which was causing a fuel leak. Tank was replaced. The dealer has been contacted.
The fuel tank cracked which may cause a fuel leak and result in a fire. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included. Recall 97v145000. Please provide further information.
I was smelling a lot of gas so I took the vehicle crystal ford. They said the tank was cracked and needed replacing. The quote for doing the work was high so I took it to an independ shop where they told me they had replaced several of these gas tanks. The mechanic at the independent shop said he felt that it as either a design flaw or a flawed part. The tank is plastic. Also, I have been waiting to replace the tank for over a month as the part is on back order from ford.
While vehicle was at dealer ship noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank assembly.please provide further information.
Vehicle was leaking gas. Brought vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that seams split in gas tank, causing a leak. Manufacturer contacted, and could not remedy problem, not a recall, and no warranty. Repairwork done at owner's expense.
Vehicle fuel tank is leaking around the tank seal. Could the federal safety agency help in this matter, possible manufacturer's defect.
There is a crack within the gas tank, and the consumer can smell gas within the vehicle due to a gas leakage.
The fuel tank has cracks ,causing fuel to leak. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
After partially filling tank, fuel splashes out of top, filling passenger compartment with gas fumes, and coating underside of vehicle with gas. Potential fire and exphiciation. Ford refused to see this as a warrenty problem or a recall problem, not enough dead yet??
Intake manifold came loose,destrying piston,cylinder & engine block, causing car to stop in the middle of busy intersection. Major accident narrowly avoided.
Crackes have developed in the fuel tank, resulting in an odor . Owner has contacted dealer about the fuel odor. A recall has been issued on vehicle, however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacatrur has been notified.
Fuel tank cracked and leaking.not due to driver error!! Radiator clogged up and when engine ran hot, warning lights and gauges failed. This caused a cracked cylinder head.
My 1995 ford escort lx fuel tank is splitting in half. This is a very dangerous situation. Fuel leaks out no matter how little is in the tank, or if the car is or isn't running. Fumes do build up inside vehicle. This problem was not a result of any damage or scrape. The tank is splitting along the molding line.
Battery failed.
Gas tank split at seam resulting in gas leak.
Vehicle smelled of fuel, but never knew where it was coming from, filled up the car then the car began to drip at a rapid speed.
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