Two problems related to tank mounting have been reported for the 1999 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Contour. The contact was refueling the vehicle when he noticed large amounts of fuel spilling from the vehicle and onto the ground abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic advised him that the fuel tank filler pipe grommet was leaking. The contact referenced the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 00v350000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was able to secure an appointment to have the vehicle repaired at his expense but was awaiting the required parts needed for repairs, which were on backorder. The failure mileage was 73,556.
Contact owns 1999 Ford Contour. The gas tank strap which holds the gas tank broke. The contact felt this was a safety defect because it could break off and possibly cause a fire. This happened on July 6, 2005. Loudon motorcraft replaced the gas tank strap assembly.