NHTSA Complaint #10088490 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10088490 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 111,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
1. WITHOUT CRASH OR OTHER DAMAGE, FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. OCCURS ONLY WHEN IGNITION IS ON AND VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. 2. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE A SEAL ON SIPHON/FUEL LINE GOING INTO TOP OF TANK. CONSEQUENCES ARE POTENTIAL SERIOUS FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD, UNPREDICTABLE LOSS OF POWER WHEN DRIVING. AWAITING SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
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