Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel tank filler neck was rusted and a hole was in the filler pipe. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000.
Went to fill up with gas, noticed gas leak. upon inspection found fuel filler neck rusted through to point where it became two pieces. replaced fuel filler neck @ $230 plus labor, issue solved. 2001 ford mustang 3.8l pictures available. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the filler tube needed to be replaced on the fuel system. after the vehicle was parked, she smelled gasoline on her driveway. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 61,410 and failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer was told the material used for the parts that had to be replaced had rotted over time. the drivers side seatbelt was not retracting and releasing. the headlamps had to be replaced because a haze file had formed on the inside. updated 10/16/08. *jb
2001 ford mustang v6,34000 mi. fuel leaking from tank at filler tube joint. have car at dealers service dept. now , and have not corresponded about corrective action. *nm
Filler tube fuel tank seal failure causing gas leak. *nm
I recently purchased a 2001 ford mustang. i recently noticed that the gas tank is located behind the rear axle and is actually attached to the rear bumper. after doing some research on the internet, i have found out that this is a very serious problem in the ford mustangs that can result in the vehicle catching on fire and exploding in the event of a rear-impact collision. i am very concerned now for my personal safety and the safety of my family. this is obviously a defective design in the ford mustangs that needs appropriate attention and a new design. i have almost stopped driving alltogether because of this very serious defect. i do not want to be killed in an accident when my mustang catches on fire and explodes because of the location of the fuel tank. please investigate this serious safety/design flaw in the ford mustangs and contact me with your information. i have never been so scared to drive a vehicle in my life.*ak
Fuel pump failure, car stalls almost causing accident & would not start when hot. fuel pump replaced at 36,500 miles! dealer wouldn't repair under warranty. fuel pump replaced again at 59,234 miles, same problem.*ak
Consumer having problems with fuel pump causing vehicle to stall . dealer notified. *ak
Consumer states having problems with fuel pump causing the vehicle to stall
Engine check light came on, gasoline fumes in vehicle. took vehicle to dealer, who found fuel injectors were locked in open position, gas was flooding the system. this destroyed catalytic converter. consumer found out that vehicle had been repaired at dealership before she purchased vehicle for same problem. computer readout from first repair said: vehicle not running right. consumer felt she did not receive a new vehicle as it was repaired, and she had not been told. *ak