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.
1997 Mercury Villager fuel system complaints
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Consumer received recall (00s59) vehicle was taken into dealeship, when consumer arrived to pick up vehicle, he was informed that they did not have enough time to fix vehicle.
The consumer scheduled an appointment to have recall repair 00v‑419 repair, once the consumer arrived the dealer told consumer that there were no parts available. Nlm
Since september 1997 consumer kept taking vehicle to dealer for hesitation, engine light coming on , stalling, bad gas milage and sputtering. Dealer kept telling consumer it was due to reformulated gasoline. To dealer at least 12 times. Currently, vehicle is out of warranty, and dealer finds all fuel injectors need to be replaced, at cost of $1700.*ak
Vehicle had a recall. But, there were no parts available. Ther was a potential for a fire.
Recall 00 v 419 002/fuel tank vent hose: clark, white lincoln mercury dealer, newton, ma; phone # 617/928-5400 was unable to honor recall due to no parts being available, notified manufacturer,and informed consumer that parts were on national back orders. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
The dealer had no parts available for recall 00v‑419. Nlm
The consumer made an appointment at the local dealer to have recall 00v‑419 work performed and also asked that they replace the air filter and change the transmission fluid, when the consumer returned to pick up the vehicle he was told that they had run out of parts for the recall and they charged an outrageous amount for the other items replaced/changed. Nlm
There is a recall on mercury villager for fuel tank. Dealer has not gotten pieces in for repairs. Dealer had told consumer that recall parts were to come in yesterday, but dealer called back stating that they did not know when the part was coming in.
Vehicle has a recall on fiiller pipe hose. Consumer was told to bring in vehicle because they had parts, and consumer took vehicle in ,and dealer did not have parts in.
Intake manifold failed.
While filling gas tank, gas was pouring all over due to faulty gas tank and fuel lines, consumer stated that there were cracks in the fuel lines.
There is fuel leaking from fuel tank. Recall 00v419.002 has been issued. However, however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Filled fuel tank, drove home, parked van in garage. Smelled gas & found huge gas puddle under van. Gas was almost pouring out. Very dangerous situation. Dealer will not fix under recall 96v203000.
Consumer's vehicle had fuel leakage. Consumer brought vehicle to a dealer in time. Dealer found that the tank & tube that ohad to be replaced. Recall 96v203000/ manufacturer's recall 96s56 did apply to consumer. Manufacturer wasn't willing to help with cost. Part was not available in the u.s. & ford was not producing it.
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.
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