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2000 Ford Windstar Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Check engine light, Engine.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on August 15, 2012

Gas fumes in cabin

We have a 2000 Ford Windstar that has a raw gas smell in the cabin after the car heats up. The gas tank is pressureized and vapors pour out of the gas cap when loosened. The car seems to do this more when the gas tank is over a half tank. What can cause this?
Avatar Asked by bnbholley

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Replied on August 15, 2012

Suspect problem in EVAP system there should not be pressure release when cap removed. Is check engine light on?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on August 15, 2012

No check engine light on.

Tiny Response from bnbholley
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Replied on August 15, 2012

Have EVAP system checked

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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