Gas tank was leaking and spraying gas back on the muffler. There were alot of fumes in the car. If someone came by, and car backfired, it could explode. Took to dealer, and they replaced the tank. But fumes are still there. Consumer felt they should have checked muffler also.
1994 Ford Tempo fuel system complaints
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A hole in the top of the gas tank spills out of the tank while driving causing fumes to enter cabin of vehicle resulting in driver feeling ill. The vehicles muffler frame experienced some rusting from the spillage. Nlm
While having pfe sensor replaced, it was noted that rear control arm and left rear corner of gas tank "badly rusted". Mechanic believes in part due to acidic water coming from drain hole of muffler. Rusting is so bad rear control arm looks charred. Mechanic also noted he had "never seen anything like this". Have been advised to do no long distance driving, that risk of fire is great and if control arm rusts further, risk of breaking away from wheel could cause accident.
In sept. An odor of gasoline was noted. Upon further investigation it was found that gasoline was seeping from an area on the upper back left hand corner of the tank where rust was occurring due to condensate from the condenstate vent hole in the exhaust being aimed at the upper left corner of the gas tank. In checking with used part companies this same rust pattern was showing on all tanks of this model and make. The rust was occurring from the outside in and gas seeping with no visible leakage occuring to have it register on the gas gauge. If odor had not been detected then there could have been an explosion if the car had been driven and a spark had occured. In nov. A break occurred with the left rear lower control arm where the same rust had formed due to this condensate being aimed at the control arm. The right control arm does not show this same problem. The placement of the gas tank with the condensate vent being aimed at these two critical parts appears to be a safety hazard. Have there been any other reports of this problem?
The left rear trailing arms had to be replaced; they appeared to have been torched.
Gas fumes are coming from the car because the gas tank is rusted and leaks. Dealer replaced gas tank. The new gas tank is rusting also.
Hole due to rusted out tank, which could have caused a fire, also bar and brace on driver side which goes to the wheel near the gas tank rusted and needs replacing,.
Gas tank leaks.
Fuel pump caused vehicle to stall when coming to a stop.
Fuel pump quit w/out warning in heavy highway traffic.
Belts squeal.
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