Head lights suddenly went out while driving at night causing near accident, happening frequently. Also, the gas tank leaks when I put gas in car, making it smell badly and making it dangerous if someone drops a cigarette near it.

- Carteret, Nj, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving at any speed, fuel spilled all over the engine without warning. There was no smoke present. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who placed O-rings in the fuel injectors, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to hilbish Ford (704-938-3121, located at 2600 S cannon blvd, kannapolis, nc 28083) where the O-rings and the fuel injectors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,500.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

Well I bought this car and it has recalls on it but know the Ford shop won't fix I thought it was free to get recalls fixed wow

- Wichita, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a fuel odor emitting from the vents. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA