2007 Expedition EL fuel smell

[RixExpy]

I've been having an issue with my 07 Expy. A couple of days after I bought it in February, I noticed a fairly pronounced fuel smell from the climate control system.

I took it in, and there was a recall on the fuel rail for this.

They "fixed" it, but the smell hadn't gone completely away.

It has been in 3 more times to fix it. The last time, they'd seen a stain from lightly leaking fuel on the fuel filter. They (Saccuchi Linc-Merc in Newport, RI) replaced the fuel filter. They smell further diminished, but still hasn't gone completely away.

Anyone have a similar issue, and if so, how was it fixed? Thank you.

[RixExpy]

Bump.

Any one have any onfo on this, possibly? Still getting the smell periodically. Thanks.

[khooper]

Here are a few causes of fuel odor, regardless of the year or make of the car or truck:

* leak in fuel feed or vent line.
* tank overfilled!
* Evaporative emissions system canister clogged.
* vapor leaks from system lines.
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[Heavy_Metal]

Read another post....repllied on this one....hmmmmm. ...

[RixExpy]

Originally Posted by khooper

Here are a few causes of fuel odor, regardless of the year or make of the car or truck:

* leak in fuel feed or vent line.
* tank overfilled!
* Evaporative emissions system canister clogged.
* vapor leaks from system lines.
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Khooper-thanks for the feedback. It is starting to get cold again, and I notice the smell seems more prevalent in winter, but that could be a function of the fuel not disappating as fast from the low temps.

Regarding the tank overfill, I only fill it until the fuel fill nozzle pops for the first time, and immediately stop. I do not "top off" the tank.

Ok, out of cuirosity, would any of this have any impact on mileage? I average (over the course of the full tank) about 16.x mpg, consistently.