Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury villager. The contact stated that the engine was started in cold weather, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that there were no visible fuel leakages but the canister and the connected hoses were faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that there were no recalls for the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.
1997 Mercury Villager: gas smell in the cabin
7 of the 125 complaints about the 1997 Mercury Villager describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
There is a constant fuel smell when driving vehicle. Dealer could not remedy the problem.
Consumer noticed gasoline odors coming from vehicle, when he examined the fuel rail and hoses, he determined that a loose rubber clamp was allowing fuel to leak from vehicle, consumer tightened clamp and stopped fuel leak. *ak. Consumer stated this is the second time this has happened, the first time the dealer took care of the problm.
After the recall was done on a fuel hose the vehicle has on an off smelle of very strong gas fumes inside the passenger compartment and outside the van as well, took the vehicle back to the dealer and the fuming problem seemed to be coming from a gap in the body seam area of the vehicle in which they sealed, possible of manufacturing defect.
When the car is running a strong gas smell is emitted.
Vehicles fuel line failed causing a strong gas odor to enter the cabin of the vehicle.
Gasoline fumes are filling up the inside of the vehicle at any given time without any warning. Vehicle has been repaired 4 times for the same gas leak. Dealer has been notified.
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
Recall number 96V203000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Mercury Villager fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1997 Mercury Villager?
7 of 125 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercury Villager (6%) 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 1997 Mercury Villager?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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