2000 Ford Focus: fuel leak

Filed May 5, 2004 · Fuel system · PA

While driving consumer smelled gas. Another person flagged the consumer to stop her due to fuel leaking from underneath. Consumer immediately called the fire department. Dealership repaired the fuel pump four times.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel system: vehicle was filled with fuel at a gas station. Driver went to leave, car did not start. Attendant informed driver that fuel was leaking from vehicle. Almost a full tank of fuel dumped onto pavement. Fire department showed up and towed vehicle away. Apparent problem: fuel hose linkage had come loose and had fallen off from inside the body of the vehicle. Other: throttle cable breakage in heavy trafic at high rate of speed. Driver meanwhile merging with traffic. Breakage resulting in quick deceleration. Serious accident narrowly avoided. Car was unfortunately out of warranty period, but ford paid for the repair. Towing charge was not reimbursed.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Fuel system · GA

Car stalled ford focus and fuel pump replaced. Six months later smelled leaking fuel and pump again was replaced. This an extreme safety hazard that needs to be addressed ,it hasn't been taken care of. We were informed we weren't part of the extended coverage program(03n01) as our VIN. Number wasn't included. Even though our car was manufactured in the wayne ass. Plant and is a 2000 focus and has had it fuel pump repaired twice already. Who's side are you on?our safety should be your first concern. Do we have to wait till there is a serious injury.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Fuel system · NY

In july I had to have the fuel pump and sensor replaced as the guage would read empty when the tank was full. Today,the car stalled while I was parking it. I smelled gasoline and got out of the car to find a large amount of gas leaking all over the ground. I then had to have the car towed to the dealer, as the car is still under warrenty. However, before the car could be towed I had to call the fire dept. As aaa will not tow a car leaking gas until they get an ok from the fire dept.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Fuel system · 65,700 miles · NJ

While driving up a hill the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that fuel leaked from the fuel tank. *nlm. *ak

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · OH · fire

While driving vehicle started to leak fuel in the engine, then, vehicle caught on fire. As a result vehicle was totaled. Consumer states ford motor company refuses to tell her what exactly happened. Dealer notified.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · PA

When I started my car to go home from work I started to smell gas. I didn't think much of it untill I got home. When I turned the car off, I lifted the hood thinking there would be a problem in there. I could here what sounded like something boiling. Then I walked around the car untill I got to the gas tank. Thats where I could really smell the gas. I looked under the car and there was gas dripping from the gas tank. My car only has 24000 miles on it, and only a month out of warranty. So I had the car towed to a local garage thinking that maybe it was just a crack in the fuel line. What was found out is my car has a plastic gas tank and has broken at the seams. The boiling noise I heard was the gas spitting on the exhaust. The mechanic said I was lucky that the car did not catch on fire. So I called ford to see what they could do since it was obvious that the gas tank was faulty. They said they would not do anything untill I got the car to my ford service station. I will have to call them and see what they will have to say. I hope I don't have to pay for fords mistake. How can they expect a plastic gas tank to last, when mine has busted at only 24000 miles.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Engine · PA

I have gas leaking under the car and is spraying on the enginge. Was told not to drive car. Lost a half tank of gas within 2 miles.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Fuel system · PA

On september 3, 2002, as consumer was leaving work, he smelled gasoline and the car hesitated when he accelerated. Consumer pulled into a gas station to get gas since the gas gauge reading was between 3/8 and 1/4 full. Consumer looked under the car and saw some gas leaking from the car. Consumer thought maybe the gas and the smell was the result of some sort of pressure buildup causing an overflow.) however, after having the car filled up, he then started the car and went to pull away. Consumer couldnot even pull away from the pump, when he stepped on the gas pedal, gasoline would pour out under the car from the gas tank. Consumer had the car towed to pacifico marple ford (broomall, pa). They determined that the leak probably was due to the tube assembly becoming disconnected from the fuel pump. (that diagnonsis was later confirmed.) a new tube assembly was installed and the car seems to be running just fine, consumer is seeking reimbursement.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Consumer stated the gas gauge failed, the brakes were squeaking, the mirror was torn off by repeated car washes, gas leaked on the both driver and passenger side carpet, and the truck latch was broke, also the fues burst on locks.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Body, Electrical · OH

While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify). Gas leaks. Failed suspension parts (consumer did not specify). Tires wear prematurely (consumer did not give tire information). Splash shields broke. Brocking wires in central locking system.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel line separating at the fuel pump connection on the top of gas tank causing a severe gas leak on the ground near the catalytic converter.