2001 Ford Mustang: fuel leak

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Fuel system · 189,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While the contact's daughter was placing fuel in the vehicle, she noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank without warning. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. After refueling the vehicle, a fuel leak was discovered underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who discovered that a rubber washer in the fuel system was faulty and needed to be replaced. The washer was replaced and the failure was remedied. While driving at night, the low and high beam headlights were very dim and the driver was unable to see the road. Also, while the vehicle was parked on a incline with the emergency brake engaged, it rolled down the driveway and into the street. The cause of the failures was not determined. Estabrook ford (3689 14th st, pascagoula, ms) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 43,495 miles · AK

Plastic cover on elbow holds water/dust which doesn't drain leaving filler arm constantly damp rusting through pipe leaking gas all over when filling tank....bad design and thought put into this. Item should be recalled, cost to replace at any repair shop is upward of $800.00 canadian.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 142,734 miles · NY

My gas filler tube has rusted due to the plastic shield, dirt and moisture has been trapped on this part of my 01 mustang and now there is a huge hole on the filler tube. I've done my research on a couple forums and apparently I'm not the only one with this same issue on models from 2000-2004 I'm pretty sure we all know how serious this problem is seeing that fuel is leaking to the ground which is a fire hazard and can result in a fatality.

Filed Oct 8, 2012 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · IN

When filling up I noticed gas leaking from my gas filler neck it is very badly rusted.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · FL

Fuel filler line has a plastic cover that traps dirt against the metal filler hose. This resulted in the metal filler hose rusting causing a hole in the line. When filling up with fuel the vehicle leaks fuel through this hole. When tank is full fuel leaks through this hole while driving.

Filed May 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel tank filler neck was rusted and a hole was in the filler pipe. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 68,641 miles · 00

Went to fill up with gas, noticed gas leak. Upon inspection found fuel filler neck rusted through to point where it became two pieces. Replaced fuel filler neck @ $230 plus labor, issue solved. 2001 ford mustang 3.8l pictures available.

Filed Mar 18, 2006 · Fuel system · FL

2001 ford mustang v6,34000 mi. Fuel leaking from tank at filler tube joint. Have car at dealers service dept. Now , and have not corresponded about corrective action.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · FL

Filler tube fuel tank seal failure causing gas leak.