Tank Mounting Problems of Ford Contour

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.

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For several years vehicle made a bang when going over a speed bump just assumed it was bumper on suspension. Today I looked under vehicle found that the gas tank strap has completely rusted away and from the looks of it has been gone for a long time. The bang might have been the tank. Vehicle has been garaged with 61k.

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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.