2015 Ford Mustang fuel/propulsion system problems

“I was driving down the highway with heater on and defrost. All of a sudden I hear a pop and my car started bogging down. I exited the highway to get out of danger, it then had a wrench light ( transmission) pop up and when I parked the car on the access road it started smoking a lot. I turned the vehicle off immediately and when I seen smoke coming from under the hood and into the cab of the car. I lifted the hood after seeing fire in the passenger wheel well. And then in the engine block towards the windshield in the middle of the engine. I am a fire fighter and it appeared to me that the fire was being fed by some kind of substance. Fort Worth Fire department showed up and put the fire out and took a report.”

“With only 32,885 miles, engine light came on due to (P0456) EVAP small leak. Went to an auto shop and Ford dealer for diagnostic scan. Both technicians found that there is a bit of smoke coming out from the top of the fuel tank due to a small stress crack at the port near the canister vent hose as well as a small crack below fuel pressure sensor tube. New fuel tank replacement was recommended as the crack could not be repaired. Cost to fix is $1,400 parts and $1,200 labor. This small crack nears the fuel tank seems to be a major concern for owners as it could increase the risk of vehicle fire and should be a recall by Ford for immediate remedy.”

“The fuel tanked cracked. It was no longer able to hold vacuum. The engine light came on and stayed on. The 2.3L mustang had a similar issue due to heat. It was inspected and fix at a local repair shop.”

“There is a recall for fuel odor on build dates 9/14-10/14 due to a failed fuel line sensor. My vehicle has a build date of 8/14 and is experiencing the same issue but not covered under the recall, which is a heavy fuel odor after putting gas in. Any amount of fuel put in has a severe odor, it doesn't have to be filled.”

“Canister purge valve malfunction stuck in an open position. If this occurs, an excessive vacuum in the fuel system could cause deformation of the vehicle’s plastic fuel tank. Indicator light check engine with fluctuating or inaccurate fuel levels. This could lead to a stall while driving and/or an inability to restart the vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT MULTIPLE TIMES SOON AFTER START UP AS THE ENGINE AND SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT WARNING LIGHTS WOULD APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EMIT FROM THE REAR EXHAUST PIPE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME WARNING LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED HENRY CURTIS FORD(1120 AUTO CENTER DR, PETALUMA, CA 94952) WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY OR ON RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS THEN OFFERED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE WHICH SHE DECLINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND GAVE HER THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER;THEY OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.”