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16-08-2006, 02:04 PM
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NF Fairlane ghia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Gold Coast - upper coomera
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I have a NF fairlane ghia, 95, i have owned it for 6 years, and have had this problem the whole time... when the fuel tank drops below 1/2 a tank the cab of the car starts smelling of fuel, its not exhaust omissions, its straight up fuel, i have changed the cap 4 times, no difference, the only thing that eases it is pulling over and releasing the cap letting out the pressure, or, fill it back up. Ford in Brisbane looked at it when i first bought it, i took it back to them at least 3 times, the last time they had it for 5 days, claiming to have replaced all the fuel lines, pump, purge equip, and anything else they thought might be causing it, they smoke tested it and gave it back to me saying they couldnt find a problem, so 5.5 years later, i still have the problem, i love the car, if only i could get this sorted.
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16-08-2006, 05:44 PM
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rofl copter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Werribee
Posts: 3,692
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check all thje lines going to the tank, one could be loose and under pressure be letting out fumes, check the pickup pump ones aswell, if that fails, replace the tank, put all new hose clamps on the hoses, and change any seals applicable.
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16-08-2006, 09:36 PM
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Aspiring mr efxr
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Albury - Wodonga
Posts: 1,185
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i have had this problem frequently and so has my mate's stepdad, both ef wagons. put it down to a fault of the model as they are both sept '94
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16-08-2006, 09:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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mines an ef 95 model and gets the same thing, but only on occasions. so very well could be a fault.
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16-08-2006, 09:51 PM
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www.TUFFCARPARTS.com
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,221
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Maybe have a look at the carbon canister?
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17-08-2006, 12:03 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 29
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Hi WRP11, My NF has/had the same problem.
I can tell you what it isn't. I replaced the petrol pump when it failed, (stranding me at my inlaws place), but this did not fix the smell. I replaced the fuel filter, no fix. I've checked the carbon canister, pretty sure this is not it. I've cleaned the MAF, and the EGR valve, not fixed. I recently changed the radiator, because of a clogged transmission cooler, this was making the auto overheat, this could easily smell in the cabin, jury's still out on this one. As far as fuel goes, I find Optimax to be variable in quality, Caltex Vertex is fine, BP seems ok to. Is yours a 6 or 8? Regards, Ray.
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17-08-2006, 12:07 PM
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E-Series
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 272
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my gets it when i fill the tank to the top
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17-08-2006, 12:10 PM
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E-Series
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 272
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wat do u guys think of mobils fuel
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17-08-2006, 12:15 PM
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NF Fairlane ghia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Gold Coast - upper coomera
Posts: 57
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Thanks everyone, im going to start by changing fuel, run it for a while, if thats not the answer ill have the charcoal canister and purge solenoid looked at/replaced, if that doesnt work then all the seals and joins, and lastly the fuel tank replaced... i appreciate the advice, i just cant stand it, now that you people have clued me in on the lingo I can confidently walk into the mans world and tell them what i want done and sound like i kinda know what im talking about
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17-08-2006, 12:18 PM
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NF Fairlane ghia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Gold Coast - upper coomera
Posts: 57
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Hi RayH... its an 8..
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Fuel smell in cab
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