Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2014 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who observed an odor of fuel emitting from the fuel tank. The vehicle was diagnosed that a hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was incomplete.

Noticed steady stream of fuel leaking, from fuel line behind rear wheel weal, while vehicle was stationary during refueling process. Fuel continued to leak, from the fuel line at alarming rate, while the vehicle was in motion to be dropped off to be serviced at the dealership. From gas station to dealership is less than 5 miles, however fuel gauge went from 3/4 tank to half way above 1/2 tank. In addition, the miles to empty gauge dropped almost 50 miles over this time frame (about a mile every 10th of a mile driven).