Tank Assembly Problems of Ford Contour - part 2

Fuel leaks from fuel tank. Occurs while driving or parked. Has happened at least 3 different times.

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When pumping gas was difficult to start vehicle. A clicking noise was heard. New gas tank was installed. Front and rear brakes were knocking and squealing. Replaced three times. Sunroof motor went out. Replacement made. Also, starter problems occurred. Dealer contacted and repairs were made but problem still exists. Provide further information.

Das tank deformed, resulting in loss of power/stalling. In addition. In addition, stuttering of engine due to false gas gauge readings.

Since purchase of vehicle when driving through a puddle of water or in rain, power steering will go out. At that time alernator light comes on, has been to dealer numerous times for this , seems to be a design flaw. Also, filling up with gasoline vehicle will smell for long time.

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Fuel tank spills gas when fueling more than half full. Yh.

The gas tank supply spout acts like it is plugged will not take the gas very fast. Has never seemed to breathe properly.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

While traveling 70 mph dash indicator light came on. Vehicle slowed down and then stalled. This problem occurred several times. A technician traced the problem to the fuel tank.

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It seems to be a recouring problem in that the design of the gas tank makes it very hard to fill up the tank without gasoline ejecting from the tank while filling. I find myself putting in 5 cents of gas at a time. 4/5 times filling the tank I have this problem and a good amount of fuel is spilled each time. I have tried multiple brands/octanes of fuel, and nothing seems to work.

Fuel tank failed.

Consumer complains of a heavy gas smell in the garage, due to the gas tank being cracked.

I received a card that said: danger, the Ford that you are driving is involved in a product safety campaign #99525 and needs immediate attention. What is the safety campaign about? we bought this vehicle used and the original car dealer is in another state. What is wrong with the car?.

Fuel tank cannot be filled up fully. Whenever their is an attempt to fill the tank, gas splurges every where. Dealer has been contacted.

After filling fuel tank with gas the tank leaks from the bottom which could result in a fire cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Power steering becomes disables when driven through puddles of water. Safety should be a recall by Ford motor corp.