NHTSA Complaint #866600 — 1991 FORD ESCORT

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	866600
Vehicle	1991 FORD ESCORT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	August 2, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

AFTER FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, AND WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A VERY BAD FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. CHECKED VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL WAS LEAKING AT THE TOP OF THE TANK, LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER STATED FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

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