Problems with gas leaking from vehicle. *mr everytime the gas tank was filled 1/2 to full, gas leaked at the connector where the intake pipe meets the tank. The rubber seal at the connector was very loose and wet when gas leaked. There was a smell of gas. *sc
1998 Ford Mustang: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 236 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Raw fuel smell randomly enters cab of car. This only happens when it is 85 or or hotter. It burns my eyes and gets me very sick. This is very dangerous forme and my family and other people on the road for this can cause an accident. Or my car catch on fire.
My husband I purchased a 1998 rouch mustang gt. The conversion kit includes side pipes, computer chip, different suspension, and some things im not sure of. I have been having problems with raw fuel smell coming into cab of car. It get's very bad. It only happens when it is 85 degrees or above. And only happens randemly. One day while driving my daughter from school, fuel smell came into cab. Daughter and I gaged. Pulled over and shut car off. Took car to dealer, they said they were waiting for new fuel line from the roush company. I was told that the rouch cars needed different fuel line then that of the manufacturer. They said they fixed the problem. Then my husband and I were going to daytona. It happened again. Pulled into dealership shut car off with windows down. Ten to fifteen minutes gone by before george nagel the service manager sat in it. He kept car do to he smell of fuel. And that is after the car sitting there airing out. He smelled it coming from the vents. They said they fixed it . Happened again. Now goerge is saying that he does not know if it was gas or emmisions that he smelled. My car know sits in my driveway, I am renting a car. I am doing lemon law. I was told by an attorney if I can not prove my case they will lean towards the manufacure. There is a serious problem with my car. I am afraid of this car. I have owned mustangs for many years now. Thats all I have owned. I love my car. I'm afraid to drive it. But my safety is at risk. Please help me.
Raw fuel smell entering cab randemly when over 85 degrees. Please help doing lemon law. Very afraid to drive. Wife and child got very sick.
Everytime the occupant fills the gas tank up gas fumes enter into vehicle, causing occupant to feel sick, and can result in a crash. There is a tsb to replace the fuel lines etc. But problem is still occurring. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body and the fuel rail mounting bracket(s).
- Risk
- If the bracket separates from the rail, the rail can lift one or more of the injectors, and fuel leakage will result. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
Recall number 97V216000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Mustang fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1998 Ford Mustang?
5 of 236 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Mustang?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Mustang
Fire or smoke 10Fuel pump 10Seat belt 7Stalling 7No deployment 6Loss of power 6Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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