Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel pump (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Carburetor problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
My concern is that Ford may have defaulted fuel tanks for this car model. I did not run over anything, or do anything to cause my fuel tank to leak gas. The leak is right on the seam in the middle of the tank, where the manufacturer had put it together. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. While he driving and when the vehicle was idling there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. When driving the vehicle it took approximately 5 minutes for the fumes to enter the vehicle. While idling the fuel fumes were worse upon entering the vehicle. Read details...
There is a bad odor in the car , please describe. Read details...