Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

I replaced the fuel filter about 6 months ago and put about 6 months ago. We were going to church and the van quit on me. I pulled off to the side of the road and could smell gas. Gas was leaking almost onto the muffler. This could have been catastrophic. The fuel line shouldn't be running so close to the exhaust line. I thank god that the van didn't catch on fire.

Fuel tank was leaking while parked and vehicle idling. When driving fuel would gush out of tank. At dealership, mechanic had replaced fuel filter, and problem still exists. Had the fuel tank replaced.