Ford Escort fuel leak problems

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Fuel system, Lights · AZ

I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty

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 Jul 6, 2012 · Fuel system · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford escort. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, excessive fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. There was a manufacturer's voluntary recall pertaining to the fuel tank however the contact's VIN was not included. The contact performed numerous temporary repairs on the vehicle and the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 08-07-12 *bf updated 08/08/2012 *js updated 2/25/13 *cn updated 03/11/2013

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 Aug 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · MS

1. My 1991 ford escort lx station wagon developed a fuel leak around the fuel tank. 2. It occurs every time I add fuel to the tank. 3. I reported the problem to ford, including the existence of a recall notice (the federal safety agency action number ea92012; the federal safety agency campaign id number: 92v117000)). Ford has ignored the recall letter, claiming there is no such recall letter, and ... In general giving me the runaround. Frankly, I'm mad as '!@#$%. This problem is a fire hazard, and ford is refusing to address it!!!!! What can I do?? Thanks! Kes

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!!!