What should you do if your Ford vehicle is leaking fuel?

Learn how to recognize the critical signs of a leaking fuel system and discover the essential safety steps you must take to protect yourself and ensure proper repair.

If you observe fuel leaking from your vehicle, or if you suspect a leak for any reason, it is paramount for your safety and the safety of others that you do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Operating a vehicle with a active fuel leak presents a severe fire hazard. Instead, you must arrange to have your vehicle towed directly to your nearest authorized Ford Thailand dealership immediately.

Recognizing the signs of a fuel leak early can prevent dangerous situations. Common indicators include:

• Puddles or Stains: Clear or colored fluid pooling underneath your vehicle when parked.
• Strong Fuel Odor: A persistent smell of gasoline or diesel, particularly a strong scent of fuel fumes inside or around the cabin during or immediately after driving, which often points to a leaking fuel-injection line.
• Escaping Vapor: A leaking fuel-tank vent hose that allows unburnt fuel to escape into the atmosphere as vapor.
• Dropping Fuel Gauge: An unexpected or rapid decline in your fuel gauge reading.

If you notice any of these warning signs, do not start the engine. Please contact your local authorized Ford dealership or roadside assistance to arrange for safe transport via tow truck. Our factory-trained technicians will conduct a thorough diagnostic inspection to locate and safely repair the issue using genuine Ford parts.