1998 Ford Windstar: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

Consumer complained about a blown head gasket problem. Anti- freeze was mixing with the oil, causing white exhaust fumes. Consumer contacted the dealer and described the problem over the phone. Dealer told consumer it will cost $1500.00 to repair. The problem. Vehicle was no longer under warranty.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · OH

While driving at various speeds and without warning consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Cause has yet to be determined. *ak the seal between the gas tank and the fuel pump failed because the gas tank collapsed. The gas tank was replaced at the dealer. The fuel gauge accuracy problem that was corrected when the new gas tank was installed.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Fuel system · NH

our fuel pump went for a second time in a three month period. The cause of the fuel pumps malfunction was a short in the wiring which was caused by the fact that the depth of the fuel tank was not within the required specifications. The depth of the fuel tank was only 6 5/8" deep. If the depth of the tank is to shallow, the wiring atop the fuel pump can become chaffed on the metal fuel hose clamp. Ford had issued a service bulletin on this very issue. What occurred with our van was precisely what the service bulletin warns of. The service bulletin states that if thefuel tank depth is less than 7 3/4" replace the fuel tank 9002 and fuel delivery module 9h307. our van clearly met that criteria, however, ford would not replace the fuel pump or fuel tank at fords expense. The service manager and technician at ford stated that if I were a regular customer of duddie ford, that they would not let me take the van with me because of the safetyissues involved. When I asked what exactly they meant, they stated that because of the chaffing of the wiring on the fuel pump, a short could occur, which could ignite gasoline fumes and therefore result in a catastrophic tragedy. Basically, the van could explode. An appointment was made at granite ford in rochester, new hampshire for replacement of the fuel tank per the service bulletin. The granite ford technician also measured the depth of the fuel tank and found a depth of only 6 5/8". (see granite ford invoice) the fuel tank was removed and replaced. Dt

Filed Feb 14, 2000 · Fuel system · UT

Exit line from the fuel injection system is leaking fuel onto the engine , causing a very strong gas odor in the vehicle. This could lead to a fire. Please give any further details.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Fuel system · MI

Noted problem only when gas tank was filled, smelled gas, thought it was from vent line - after a few more tank fills - noticed gas leaking on ground during tank fill-up. Problem was fixed 07/29/1999 at brown motors petoskey, mi - this could be a vary serious problem - could cause fires at gas station, home garage's, ect. This problem was there when we bought the van as it was never full during test driving - started smelling gas fumes when we would fill tank up and untill the fuel level would drop down low enough not too leak out the o-ring seal.

Filed Jul 8, 1998 · Fuel system · OR

After dealer did the recall for the fuel tank sensor, there was a gas smell which was caused by a pin hole in the gas tank. Dealer replaced gas tank with a new plastic gas tank. 45 days later, the vehicle had a gas leak caused by a pin hole in the gas tank, in which if there was a source of ignition a fire could have occurred.