Two problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Consumer recieved recall letter 99v247000 concerning the fuel pump. Contacted the dealer. No parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.