NHTSA Complaint #753940 — 1999 FORD TAURUS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 753940 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
MY TAURUS LEAKS FUEL AFTER FILLING THE TANK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROLLOVER VALVE, VAPOR CANISTER AND EVAPORATOR SOLENOID AND A HOSE CLIP ON MARCH 1, 01. IN OCTOBER 2001 I AGAIN NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE TANK AREA AFTER REFUELLING. THE DEALER IS ORDERING A NEW TANK. FORD TECH HOTLINE SAYS THERE MAY BE ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE INSIDE THE TANK. THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH I BELIEVE SHOULD BE REPORTED.
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