Ford Forums

Go Back   Ford Forums > Other Ford Models > Ford Escort

Ford Escort Ford Escort ZX2 is a hot-looking compact coupe with a rakish design. Yet its handsome interior reveals a roomy back seat and surprisingly large trunk. ZX2 provides responsive handling and good road manners and its engine delivers decent power. At the same time, the ZX2 is a practical car, with plenty of room in the back seats for friends.

» Advertisement
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-26-2007, 10:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7
edbo will become famous soon enoughedbo will become famous soon enough
Points: 1,202, Level: 13 Points: 1,202, Level: 13 Points: 1,202, Level: 13
Level up: 68% Level up: 68% Level up: 68%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Default 1997 1.6 si --- petrol smell

my car stinks of fuel!!!!!!!!!
it seems to be coming from the back of the car somewhere, however theres no sign of any fuel dripping anywhere, no puddles etc, and performance seems unaffected.
what could it be??????????
edbo is offline   Reply With Quote


Old 11-25-2008, 10:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 2
eiluj will become famous soon enougheiluj will become famous soon enough
Points: 372, Level: 6 Points: 372, Level: 6 Points: 372, Level: 6
Level up: 72% Level up: 72% Level up: 72%
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
Default

did you find out what this was? I have a ford festiva and if i leave a shirt on the back seat it smells of fuel. I've check my fuel tank and the lines, tank and seals and nothing is wrong there. I think it may come from my air con. I'm at a loss to work out what is going on.
eiluj is offline   Reply With Quote


Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Forum Jump

» Online Users: 168
12 members and 156 guests
00XLT, bikerider45, BroncoJoe19, BRUM1980, Darkshadytempo, HNGMHI, nbfiore, paul7085, roush2win, sak384, skibender, xmech2k
Most users ever online was 509, 07-28-2009 at 01:07 AM.
» Stats
Members: 61,014
Threads: 38,239
Posts: 147,787
Top Poster: mark v (7,710)
Welcome to our newest member, sak384
» Partner Sites
Shopping for new Ford can be a stressful experience especially if you don't have the right information. Our new car research center at CarEverything.com can help relieve this stress and bring the joy back to new car buying!

The Car Blog, or TCB for those who are acronymically inclined, is alive because some of today's top Web designers needed a place to drool and bitch about their motor vehicle obsessions.

Read the auto blog at Automotive.com to get the latest news and opinions, view the newest concept cars, and join discussions with auto experts from around the world.

Read the auto blog at Motor Trend Online for the latest auto industry news, expert opinions, vehicle photos, and more.

View Ford recalls online; don't get caught off guard with a breakdown, learn about the latest official new and used car recalls at autorecalls.us

Join other Envoy Enthusiasts and chat about your GMC Envoy SLE, SLT, Denali and XUV. We are a growing community and would like to here from you.
» Advertisement
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.1.0


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0