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judylynn
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Sep 3, 2009, 11:20 AM

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Just bought a 2001 Ford Focus and there is a gas smell around the car. Not inside with windows up. I know I need a new door to gas tank but what is causing the smell and loosing gas fast?


Loren Champlain Sr
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Sep 3, 2009, 11:23 AM

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Re: 2001 Ford Focus gas smell Sign In

judy; You need to get this checked immediately. Obviously, if you are leaking raw fuel, it can be very dangerous. If you have towing insurance, I'd recommend that you have it towed.
Loren
SW Washington


judylynn
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Sep 6, 2009, 7:42 AM

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wouldn't you know it I took it to a mechanic and there was no smell. I am thinking it smells when the tank has more gas in it. Could that be a hose problem into the tank? Wednesday mechanic is putting a smoke in it and checking for any leaking areas.


Sidom
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Sep 6, 2009, 7:51 AM

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Re: 2001 Ford Focus gas smell Sign In

It's possible & smoking it should find the leak if there is one, the only thing I'm thinking if there is a problem with one of the hoses or solenoids it really should've set an evap code.

I would also look at injectors to rule out a leaky o ring........


(This post was edited by Sidom on Sep 6, 2009, 7:51 AM)






 
 
 






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