Upon starting vehicle gas will pour out onto the ground. Consumer feels this is very dangerous and could cause a possible fire. Please provide any further information.
1993 Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems
16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Storage: auxillary tank: selector devices2
- Delivery2
- Fuel injection system1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Recall number 97V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel line jumper
To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally
RQ97011
What 1993 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Owner not satisfied with corrective action for recall campaigns (99v‑275 & 97v‑159), does not want to leave vehicle all day for replacement of headlight switch (99v‑257),vehicle taken to three dealerships, consumer experiencing headlight failure, dealership refused to correct recall 97v‑159.
The car hesitates when gas is mashed which could, cause an accident
There is a regional recall for this problem the federal safety agency recall 97v159 and ford recall 97s84. The recall was limited to northern states and is not covering my car that is registered in georgia. Why is this only a recall only for the northern states if this problem occurs in the same models in other areas.
Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door , seatbelts will not engage and signals for seatbelt to be worn , seatbelt alarm will not shut off until this problem is solved.coolent system failure at point of engine failure , decrease in compression and white smoke from hood, levels read very hot!!.
The vehicle developed a gasoline leak; the passenger compartment developed a strong odor of gasoline. I never received a notice of recall. I just brought the vehicle to an automobile service facility. They charged me hundreds of dollars for repair. Tonight, I searched the internet, and foudn the federal safety agency campaing id number 99v159000 with what sounds like my problem. However, because my car is registered in virginia (none of the listed states), I never was given notice. Please advise how I would obtain reimbursement/whether the recall should be expanded to include my vehicle. It is extraordinarily dangerous, and I am not sure that my service facility (non-dealer) knows how to solve this problem (I.e., strong odor of gasoline in passenger cabin persists, though leak was supposed to have been fixed.
Gas tank is leaking fluid at the seam onto to the ground. Dealer has been contacted.
Heater coils leaked fluid on the passenger side floor.
Received recall notice (#97v159000) and called dealer. Was informed by dealership they had no parts.
Received recall notice (#97v159000). Took to dealer after calling for appointment. After repairs, picked up vehicle. Owner not satisfied. The fumes are gone, but gasoline still enters the vehicle.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird fuel system
Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1992 (25 complaints), 1993 (16 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
Other 1993 Ford Thunderbird problems
Engine 172Lights 119Electrical 37Brakes 34Seat belts 29Acceleration 14Visibility 14Transmission 12Body 10Suspension 7Seats 6Airbags 4Steering 4Tires 2
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