10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 27,167 miles
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The fuel filler hose and the overflow hose have rotted and cracked to the point where it is almost impossible to refuel the vehicle. After refueling, the gas fumes are are quite strong and the possibility of fuel blowing back onto the hot exhaust and brakes is extremely high. Ford does not have any recalls on the fuel hose for this particular vehicle although there are some vehicles manufactured at other locations which have been corrected.
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
While filling vehicle with gas vehicle caught on fire in the fuel filler neck area, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
- Prior Lake, MN, USA
- Stockbridge, GA, USA