2013 Ford Flex: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline was constant. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Fuel system · NY

There seems to be a fuel leak on my vehicle's fuel tank. When the tank is half full and more there is a noticable fuel smell around my car and fuel dripping under my car. When the fuel is less than half full, the fuel seems to stop leaking. I believe the seam in the gas tank is leaking. I have heard of other people with my same year and vehicle having the same issues so I figured it was worth reporting.

Filed May 24, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

Have difficulty fueling vehicle. “Fuel fill inlet” warning stays on dash. Strong fuel mixture smell in cabin. Fuel will overspill if you try to pump gas at full force. Smells like fuel is leaking. Concerned about possible explosion. Many other drivers having the same issues. Strange clicking sounds from front end.

Filed May 23, 2023 · Fuel system · 222,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "check fuel filler inlet" was displayed. The contact stated while refueling, gasoline spilled back out of the filler inlet. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V812000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 222,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 66,700 miles · TN

This is the 3rd time this has happened in the past month. After driving the car to a location, turning the car off then returning to the car to leave, the engine will turn over, but will not fire. The indicators show the car running, I.e. Dash lights on even after getting out of the car. The smell of gasoline is present.

Filed Jul 29, 2017 · AZ

We smelled exhaust fumes when we first bought the car...2013. The dealer fixed it but we are smelling them again, especially when we step on it or are climbing a steep grade. Considering the ford explorer problems, we think this may also be something happening with the flex.

Filed Mar 22, 2016 · Fuel system · 17,400 miles · MA

Fuel leaks when fuel tank is filled. Strong smell of fuel remains days after filling tank. Fuel leaks onto garage floor

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · PA

After service to the transmission by the dealer; the vehicle was emitting a strong fuel smell. After returning the vehicle back to the dealer they claimed it was the fuel pump which they replaced. The vehicle still continued to have a strong fuel smell. They claim it was residual left over from the repair. It has now been a month since the repair and the vehicle continues to emit a strong fuel smell.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Body, Engine · 18,000 miles · FL

Upon hard acceleration exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment. Go to http://fordflexforum/topic/596-fumes-in-cabin/page-2 for actual carbon monoxide concentrations test results performed by a fire department.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 8,026 miles · CA

My vehicle motor quit about a mile from my home and I coasted to the side of the road and tried to restart the motor. The smell of gas became very strong and I got out and could see where a stream of gas had started 50 yards back on the street and a puddle was under the gas tank. I got the heck out of there and called ford road assistance. The vehicle was transported to the ford dealer.the safety recall 13s04 for replacing the fuel pump had been performed about a month ago and 1000 miles ago. The dealer had not install the o ring seal properly. They did it again and say it is good to drive. I am not so sure.

Filed Aug 4, 2013 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · CA · 4 injuries

A 2013 ford flex rental vehicle used for a 4-hour drive from the san diego area to southern arizona was leaking gasoline fumes, which kept entering the cabin and made all passengers nauseous, including an elderly female with alzheimer's disease. The vehicle was parked inside a garage overnight and the following morning all the interior areas of the house, including all bedrooms, were saturated with a very potent smell of gasoline. After inspecting the house, it became obvious that the fumes were coming from the rental 2013 ford flex vehicle, and the garage had an extremely potent concentration of gasoline fumes. Although there was no explosion, we all felt ill and took us about a week to fully recover. When this happened we were in an area without phone or internet access, but I reported the incident to the rental company when I returned the vehicle to the rental company, but they did not appear to be too concerned.