Table 1 shows eleven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (four problems).
Was filling up my fuel tank and just as the pump clicked off gasoline started pouring out from the top of the tank and it still does it everytime I fill it up I am very concerned because it is a severe fire hazard please help me out. Read details...
: the contact stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall #99v247000, regarding fuel; hoses/lines/pipes/fittings due to the VIN. Having similar problems the manufacturer parts were replaced by an independent service dealer, but the problem recurred. Fuel was dripping onto the tail pipe. Read details...
Fuel vapor leakage occurs causing heavy fuel smell from under vehicle. This was caused by fuel pump which had no rubber cap. The cause for gas vapor leak was found to be defective fuel tank seal at the fuel pump unit, and was fixed. The consumer states it was a manufacturing defect. Read details...