NHTSA Complaint #735626 — 1993 FORD ESCORT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	735626
Vehicle	1993 FORD ESCORT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	November 3, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK TO FULL, FUEL SPILLS OUT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AROUND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. ALSO, FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER PROPERLY. THE CAR CANNOT BE LEFT IN THE GARAGE AFTER FUELLING BECAUSE GAS VAPORS ARE SO STRONG THROUGH THE HOUSE.*AK

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