| Subject: | Fuel rail hose fitting leakage |
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| Investigations Summary: | This investigation was opened on Feb. 9, 1999. It was closed on Jun. 29, 1999. Since September 1998, odi has received seven complaints of fuel odor or leakage in 1994 through 1995 Mercury villager vehicles. Four of the leaks have been traced to a short section of hose that connects the fuel supply tube to the rear of the fuel rail. Informaiton contained in the reports indicate that the problem may be difficult to diagnose, with several owners alleging multiple dealer service repairs. Advanced compression set is evident in a hose removed from the most recent complaint vehicle. |
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