Mercury Grand Marquis fuel leak problems

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · MI

Smelled gas when exiting the vehicle. Confirmed a fuel leak in the fuel tank by observing a fuel drip. Continued driving the car for a few days. On june 15, 2020, I noticed a strange noise as I drove, something rubbing or bumping on the frame under the car. While driving, the noise increased and intensified. I was forced to pull over and check under the car. To my horror I saw the gas tank dragging on the road. A tow truck would not tow the vehicle. My brother and I tied the tank up under the car using a nylon strap to get the car home. I called the dealership to fix the car. I now have an aftermarket tank on my car. Ford does not make the tank anymore.the car was in motion on a city street when the tank fell. I believe the problem was caused by a fuel tank strap failure. The fuel leak was also directly related to the strap supporting the tank.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 258,000 miles · MO

"takata recall" when putting gas in my car the fuel leaks out before the gas gets into the tank by fuel filter. And the steering column makes a popping and winding sound when steering wheel is in use driving the car.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,100 miles · FL

I was driving at a speed of 45mph on a county road in rush hour traffic when my car's engine light came on simultaneously as power of vehicle slowed while making a rattle type noise and cab smelled strongly of gas. I rolled windows down pulled over within a block to a napa store. The employee told me they do not run diagnostics and I would have to take it somewhere. I drove slowly to a 2nd auto parts store 1 mile away to run diagnostics. Once done, diagnostics identified a miss-fire on spark plug #2. Had vehicle towed to home and took 'heli-coil' off and spark plug came out with it damaged. The heli coil was also damaged. The threads of spark plug was flattened three threads from bottom. Contacted auto parts store again where the technician told me that ford has been having problems with there triton spark plugs blowing out on the 5.4l engines that they only screw in 3 threads into the head of the engine and there were pending lawsuits. The next day I called ford dealership and spoke with the acting service manager. "he told me there was nothing he could do about it and I should call customer care of ford: 800‑392‑3673. I did and rep. Told me there was no recall and my vehicle and it was out of warranty at 101,100.mi. There was nothing they could do. In the event there were to be a re-call to save my receipts and ford would reimburse me. I read about the problems that multiple customers were or had had regarding the same problem with a few vehicles leaking gas with the problem. This is all happening when the cars, trucks and suvs exceeds 100,000miles. I feel this is not only poor manufacturing of an inferior aluminum casing and spark plug and also not enough threads to hold the spark plug in safely. To have it jump out allows gas to also be expelled onto the cars remaining parts and vapors could ignite causing the car to potentially catch fire.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercury grand marquis. While idling at a stop sign, the contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle without warning. In addition the contact observed corrosion on one of the two fuel tank straps and it was also fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

The passengers side seat beat comes undone at times and the speed sensor works intermittently and it leaks gas from around the fuel pump

Filed May 26, 2015 · Fuel system · 92,958 miles · FL

Replacement airtex fuel pump (model e2272s) determined to be leaking gasoline from where the electrical wires pass through the nylon/plastic connector block assembly and/or from the junction of the nylon/plastic wire block assembly and the fuel pumps metal housing. Fuel pump installed in the vehicle on or about 5/31/2012 @ 79,353 miles. Leak not noticed/detected/reported until 7/23/2014 @ 92,958 miles.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Engine · 113,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury grand marquis. After driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. She stated that the intake manifold cracked and she took the vehicle to the ford dealer. The dealer informed her that there was a recall on her vehicle, but they would not honor it because it was only good for seven years. She took the vehicle to an independent dealer and paid $850 for the repair. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 113,000. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer stated the intake manifold was a defect that ford refused to pay for the repairs. The consumer stated would like to be reimbursed for repairs. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 200 miles · NJ

While driving 55 MPH vehicle ran over a piece of a tire tread, medium in size. The highway patrol officer informed the consumer that the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the road. The tread caused a puncture in the fuel tank. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.*ak

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · FL

Consumer dismayed to notice the smell of fuel as she drove and parked the vehicle. *ph the smell would be present when the vehicle was parked as well. The fuel was leaking into the brake line. *sc the idler and pitman arms were replaced.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Fuel system · CO

While routing tire noticed gas leaking from filler pipe.in a rear end accident it could of cause a fire. Contacted dealer. Replaced seal.