2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 042013

Protege 4-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
The fuel tank has rusted and there is a noticeable gas smell.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

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problem #1

Sep 082011

Protege 4-cyl

  • miles
Fuel vapor odors began accumulating in the garage during an overnight park. When vapors became excessive, vehicle was parked outside. Eventually, the vapors became noticeable while idling at a traffic light.. vehicle was taken to a car care clinic and diagnosed with a severely rusted fuel tank. I am grateful there was no fire from a spark.

- Canton, MI, USA

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