2011 Ford Fusion: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · FL

The contact owned a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle with a scanner and received an EVAP system error code. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle near the fuel tank. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2024 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being refueled, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The vehicle was started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle began shaking. The contact observed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2023 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that an abnormal, fuel odor was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then noticed that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact reached out to the manufacturer who referred her to a local dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed by the dealer that additional work was needed to determine the cause of the failure, which would cost an additional fee. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Fuel system · 103,140 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) at the dealer; however, after the recall was repaired, the check engine warning light illuminated and a fuel odor was detected while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the recall had not been performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the recall was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 103,140.

Filed May 4, 2020 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to rc lacy inc. (25 maple avenue catskill, ny 12414, (888)733-2720, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v793000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a solution to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer for a second diagnostic test which was still pending. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Fuel system · 75,600 miles · PA

I purchased a 2011 ford fusion on 12/14/16. It had a half tank of gas in it when I took delivery. I filled the tank on 12/15/16. After driving it, I noticed a strong smell of fuel for about the top 1/8 of the tank. Due to a lot of snow and ice we have had, I have not been able to tell if there is actually any fuel leaking onto the ground but the odor is there once the car is parked after driving. There is a known recall of almost a half million 2010/2011 ford fusions and mercury milans for this exact problem. My vehicle was manufactured within the dates of the recalled vehicles. I contacted ford and they stated that my vehicle is not part of this recall. They are not willing to assist me with diagnostic testing or repair at this time. They informed me that I should file a complaint regarding my situation with the federal safety agency. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you could offer with having my vehicle included as part of this recall. I have two young children and need a safe vehicle to be able to transport them in daily. I do not feel this vehicle is safe for them to travel in and I do not have cash readily available for this very expensive replacement of the fuel system that should be covered under a known recall.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · IL

The purge canister valve has been replaced, but the fuel smell still remains while it is stationary and running.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Fuel system · 78,557 miles · GA

Filled tank up with fuel. Few hours later noticed the smell of gas. Found fuel tank to have a steady drip of gas. Leak is coming from top side of tank on passenger side. Due to the area I cannot identify where leak is originating.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 61,500 miles · GA

Car keeps displaying check fuel fill inlet, now check engine light is on. While filling tank at local gas station strong smell of fuel around and inside of car. This has happened on more than one occasion. Obd ii reads code p0455. This is unsafe in many ways, explosives are to dangerous to mess with. No resolution from ford motor company on this issue.

Filed Jun 16, 2013 · Engine · 450 miles · OH

I purchased a 2011 ford fusion on 2/28/13 with just 24,320 miles. Approximately 1 month later I was having trouble starting my vehicle due to continual stalling. Initially, the vehicle will start (cold engine) in the morning without any problem. The problem occurs primarily when the engine is warm and almost daily. If I leave work at lunchtime to run an errand (4 hours later) the vehicle will stall numerous times and is followed with idling very high RPM?s (2,000). There is also a very strong smell of gasoline present. I took the vehicle back to the dealership to fix the problem. The dealership claimed they found nothing wrong. The problem continued and I again went back to the dealership for further inspection. The dealership kept my vehicle for 1 week and acknowledged the stalling problem and claimed that this is most likely due to the change over from winter gas to summer gas. On 6/15/13 I could not get the vehicle to start with the smell of gas present once again. After 2 hours of sitting in the garage I tried once again and the vehicle started up. I was so excited when I bought this vehicle and now I am much stressed, frustrated and wanting a new operable vehicle.