There is a very bad fuel smell inside the van!
1995 Mercury Villager: gas smell in the cabin
51 of the 367 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Villager describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 51
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury villager. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel fumes from outside and inside the vehicle. The smell was affecting the contact while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v419002 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the smell of gasoline is often present inside the vehicle. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v419002, regarding the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repair.
Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment. Problem comes and goes. Mechanics do not know why. I called the dealer but they (3037611560) stated that my vehicle's VIN number wasn't among those recalled for the same problem.
Always have a gas odor in the car
Very strong smelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. While driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. Brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. Cv boot is leaking and cracked. Driver side auto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. Rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it.
I own a 1995 mercury villager. I purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer. Since I purchased this vehicle three years ago, I have had a recurrent problem with smelling gas fumes in the passenger compartment of the van. I have taken the van to a ford dealership, an independent mechanic, a chevrolet dealership, and an independent service station. No one seems to be able to locate the source of the gas smell. I am concerned about my safety and the safety of my children. Gas fumes are volatile, and if they are strong enough for me to detect the odor, then I feel the van is unsafe to drive. I have tried several times to have the problem repaired, but no one seems able to detect the source of the problem. I have contacted ford motor company directly, but I received very little information from them. I have read several complaints on the internet of other vehicle owners with the same problem. I have read where other vehicle owners have contacted ford motor company regarding this problem. When I called ford, they told me they had received no other complaints of this type. I feel there is a problem that should be investigated. My main concern is the safety issue of driving a defective vehicle.
Fuel odor inside passanger compartment due to fuel line leak on fuel injector rail severe fire hazard bad placement of rubber fuel line.!!!!!
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
Consumer complained about intermittent gas fumes since january 2001. A recall was issued for this problem and vehicle was repaired. Yet, vehicle was still experiencing the same problem.
Exhaust manifold stud breakage on 1995 mercury villiger. Exhaust fumes leak into passenger cabin through fresh air inlet.
After starting the car, particularity in colder weather, there is a strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment. Upon engine inspection, there is a noticeable gasoline "wetness" under the fuel injector. A number of visits to a local dealer in white plains produced "we smell it but cannot find it" response. New clamps on the rubber house under the fuel injector where "wetness" was observed did not prevent the problem. The problem appears progressive. Currently (one year later), the smell of fuel is constant.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Recall number 00V419002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mercury Villager fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1995 Mercury Villager?
51 of 367 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercury Villager (14%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mercury Villager?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mercury Villager
ABS 14Grinding brakes 14Seat belt 11No deployment 9Wipers 9Door locks 8Fuel leak 8Stalling 8Transmission failure 8Check engine light 7Loss of power 7Brake failure 6Engine failure 6Fuel pump 6Fire or smoke 5
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