2010 Ford Fusion: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jan 2, 2026 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle that lingered for days. The contact's grandson then discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle, and the vehicle shut off while driving 50 MPH on the highway. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle while in neutral(N) to a safe area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who discovered a crack in the fuel tank and a defective purge valve. Upon investigation, the contact's grandson discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), which was linked to the failure. The dealer was notified about the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained unrepaired with the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2023 · Fuel system · FL

Gasoline was leaking from the top of the gas tank down the side of the tank near the passenger side rear tire (opposite side from the fuel filler cap). This was first notice on 10/8/2023. The gas would leak when the tank was filled until approximately 1 gallon had leaked out on the ground underneath the tank. I put a container under the car near the passenger side tire to catch the gas. There was a strong smell of gas inside and around the car. We took the car to the mechanic who said the gas tank had a crack at the top of the tank. The mechanic replaced the tank with a used tank which cost approximately $514.00 total installed. A new tank would have cost approximately $1100.00 installed.

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Fuel system · SC

I noticed a gasoline smell coming from my car. After taking it in to be examined, it was discovered that the fuel tank had a leak in it - right next to the exhaust pipe. A disaster waiting to happen.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Fuel system · NC

A few years back there was a recall on a fuel system part cause it would emit strong gasoline odor. Same issue has come back. Dealership states that recall was completed and they could not repair the very same issue without charging for it.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Fuel system · 158,468 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was much more evident after refueling. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the front fuel tank leaking and needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair had been performed in 2016. The failure mileage was approximately 158,468.

Filed May 14, 2021 · Fuel system · 160,400 miles · MI

I filled the gas tank on the way home and parked in the garage. Next day the garage has strong smell of gas and a tiny puddle on the ground. Googled and saw ford had recall in 2016. Book appointment with ford and drove car in. They say car was inspected in 2016, charge $135 for inspection then ask for approx $1000 to replace the fuel pump. I decline and seek another shop. Drive car home and the worst is much worst. Have car towed to new shop. New shop says fuel pump is fine, but the tank has a leak on top (which is what the 2016 recall was to avoid). Now I am looking at approx $900 to replace the fuel tank. It would seem that ford should cover this under the recall or at least cover the $400+ cost of the tank at a min. This is clearly a dangerous condition and potential fire that could have easily gone unnoticed if I had not parked inside that night (car usually stays outside). The mechanic at the new shop was not surprised and said tanks are now often being replace on these cars. The car has now been out of service for over a week and will be at least another week for the part to arrive and get the replacement work done.

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Fuel system · 210,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving the vehicle a fuel odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to classic ford lincoln of columbia (177 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210) where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v793000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the failure persisted. The contact stated after he picked up the vehicle from the dealer, he stopped at a gas station and saw a fuel leak and smelled a strong fuel odor coming from the rear seats of the vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle back to classic ford where he was offered no assistance. The dealer stated that the recall was completed. The contact then took the vehicle to jim hudson ford (1201 w main st, lexington, sc 29072) where the contact was informed that the fuel tank was not replaced, but was sealed with jb weld adhesive. The vehicle was not repaired. Jim hudson ford informed the contact to take the vehicle back to classic ford for assistance. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NY

Fuel smell while driving, and also when filling gas it will not show that it is full.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. After refueling the vehicle, the contact detected a fuel odor and noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the top portion of the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · VA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v001000 (air bags), 14e028000 (equipment), and 15v793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact detected a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Cavalier ford at chesapeake square (4021 portsmouth blvd, chesapeake, va 23321, (757) 488-8311) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who located failure code: p0453 (evaporated emission system pressure sensor switch high input). The contact also performed a diagnostic himself, which located the same failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · AL

Filled car with gas a couple of weeks after replacing canister purge valve began to smell fuel. I took the car into the dealer on 14 december 2018 for the air bag recall and asked to have the fuel smell checked. The technician told the tank was cracked and needs replacing. He showed me with the car on the rack that fuel was leaking from the top of the tank.