Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury mystique. While adding fuel to the vehicle, she was noticed there was a gas leak. The dealer stated that the part was no longer made and they were unable to assist her. The dealer is aware of recall, 95v232000 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap. She was also advised that it did not apply to her vehicle identification number. Updated .
Mercury Mystique fuel leak problems
16 of the 1,017 owner complaints about the Mercury Mystique describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 16
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 67,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20001
- 19981
- 19964
- 199510
Often reported together
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a gas smell was noticed due to a gas leak. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined a gas leak in the filler hose was present. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 95v232000, regarding the gas tank filler hose and cap. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated there was fuel leakage when the vehicle was being fueled. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v247000, regarding the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly filler pipe and cap. The VIN was not included in the recall. Although the manufacturer was alerted, no inspections have been made.
I first started smelling fuel after fueling up my car. Then later I noticed that fuel leaks out from under my car when I put fuel into it. I recently noticed it running out from under the car when I just happen to fill up at a gas station that was on an incline. I took the car to a dealership and they said that the ford recall #99s24 does not apply to my car. But.... It is what problem is. Help please.
Fuel vapor smell. Diagnosed as a failed hose at the top of the fuel tank (between the tank and the vehicle body). Service writer indicated that the problem was caused by flexing between the body and the tank and that, in his opinion, the design did not take the flexing into account sufficiently. There was a fuel leak, and the vehicle would have leaked significant fuel in a roll over.
The dealership informed the consumer that the intake manifold was leaking gas. The dealership repaired the intake manifold. Please provide more information.
Request for reimbursement for replacement of gas tank since it is a product of a defect.*mr gas station attendant was fueling the vehicle when a large puddle of gas leaked form under the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic who stated it should be covered by ford. Prior to this incident, the gas tank kept shutting off automatically and the attendant had to pump it slowly to keep it from shutting off while being filled. Consumer was told by the dealership the vehicle would be looked over and it was dependent upon the mileage and condition of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the mechanic and relayed the info. From the dealership. Mechanic stated his computer showed a recall for the fuel tank and should be covered. Consumer again contacted another ford dealership who stated there was no recall. Mechanic did repair vehicle.
After the vehicle was filled with fuel the consumer noticed that the fuel leaked from under the vehicle. The dealer serviced the vehicle.
While driving vehicle started smoking. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer that fuel was leaking from spark plug wires into the catalytic converter which could have caused vehicle to catch on fire.
Fuel tank is leaking fuel, consumer had fuel filler line replaced in 1998. Currently, it needs to be replaced again. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel filler pipe vent hose may have less than the intended level of ozone resistance, which could result in the hose becoming brittle and cracking.
- Risk
- A cracked hose could result in fuel leakage when the vehicle is being fueled.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel filler vent hose contacting the appropriate blend of pvc and nitrile rubber.
Recall number 99V247000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.
Recall number 95V232000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement can leak at the weld.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, as appropriate, replace the fuel tanks.
Recall number 94V203000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
- Risk
- A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Recall number 94V184000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mercury Mystique fuel leak
Which Mercury Mystique years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (10 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 1998 (1 complaints).
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