I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT 127,000 MILES, AND NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS WHENEVER IT WAS FILLED UP. I TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER (OWNER #1), AND HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TOOK IT IN ON WARRANTY, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THE GAS TANK WAS FINE, BUT…
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I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT 127,000 MILES, AND NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS WHENEVER IT WAS FILLED UP. I TALKED TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER (OWNER #1), AND HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TOOK IT IN ON WARRANTY, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I THOUGHT THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THE GAS TANK WAS FINE, BUT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS CRACKED BETWEEN THE TWO LINES EXITING THE TOP, AND HAD SOME SORT OF ADHESIVE THAT HAD BROKEN LOOSE. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THINKING THAT I HAD FOUND THE PROBLEM, BUT THE SMELL OF GAS WAS STILL THERE. I HAVE GIVEN UP ON FINDING THE PROBLEM, BUT AM STILL CONCERNED. ANY SUGGESTIONS?*AK
NHTSA ODI #732731
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMPS HAS SUFFERED STRESS CRACKS, CAUSING THE FUEL TO RISE UP AND LEAK OUT OF THE TOP. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND REPLACED THE PART ONCE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #866994
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
SMELLED OF GAS, UPON GETTING OUT OF THE CAR NOTICE GAS POURING FROM THE CAR, SEAT DONT LOCK PROPERLY, HEAD GASKET REPLACED
NHTSA ODI #9000921
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
JUST BOUGHT CAR; FILLED GAS TANK; LEAKING FUEL; FIRE WILL RESULT IF FUMES NEAR AN IGNITOR; BEFORE PURCHASE I HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY MECHANIC FOR 1.5 HOURS; NO PROBLEM WITH FUEL LINE DETECTED; ONLY HAD 3 GALLONS IN TANK AT TIME; NO FUMES DETECTED DURING INSPECTION OR DURING TEST DRIVE
NHTSA ODI #725675
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON THE FUEL TANKS. *AK THE HEATER SHIELD BRACKET BROKE OFF CAUSING LEAK FROM PLASTIC GAS TANK. *YH
NHTSA ODI #865297
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
DAY BOUGHT..GAS BEGAN POURING OUT OF TANK WHILE DRIVING...RELAY SWITHCH PROBLEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #720787
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
ON FUEL TANK TWO PIECES OF PLASTIC MELTED TOGETHER. SEAM ON THE FUEL TANK HAD SPLIT & WAS LEAKING FUEL. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT FUEL TANK WOULD BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
NHTSA ODI #859178
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN CONSUMER FILLS UP TANK WITH GASOLINE. HE SMELLS GAS FUMES COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. 91-92 ESCORTS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE 93. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #855231
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS TANK CRACKED WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK
NHTSA ODI #854082
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineSuspension
GASOLINE WAS SMELLED OUTSIDE VEHICLE AND UNDERSIDE SHOWED WETNESS. MENTIONED PROBLEM TO SCHULTZ FORD AS THE PRIMARILY USED SERVICE AREA. PROBLEM SURFACED FOLLOWING A REPAIR ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT (REAR WAS NOT ALIGNED ON LAST SERVICE) AFTER THIS, PROBLEM SURFACED. HAD INDEPENDENT REPAIR STATION CHECK AND WAS TOLD TO CHECK FOR FORD'S…
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GASOLINE WAS SMELLED OUTSIDE VEHICLE AND UNDERSIDE SHOWED WETNESS. MENTIONED PROBLEM TO SCHULTZ FORD AS THE PRIMARILY USED SERVICE AREA. PROBLEM SURFACED FOLLOWING A REPAIR ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT (REAR WAS NOT ALIGNED ON LAST SERVICE) AFTER THIS, PROBLEM SURFACED. HAD INDEPENDENT REPAIR STATION CHECK AND WAS TOLD TO CHECK FOR FORD'S RECALL NOTICE AS "CORRECTION IS VERY EXPENSIVE" WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.
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NHTSA investigations
1
EA94002 · Fuel Pump Wiring Shortage
Opened Jan 28, 1994 · Closed Jan 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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