1993 Ford Escort Gas tank leaks

1993 FORD ESCORT
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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MJMORRISSEY
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If more than 5-7 gallons of gas are put in, fuel runs out until it's down to about half tank. Tank is plastic and Ford no longer makes the tank. How do I fix it?
Mar 2, 2014 at 6:07 PM
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HMAC300
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replace it if it leaks, there will be one out there somewhere or a junkyard. look online it may be metal
Mar 3, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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MJMORRISSEY
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Salvage yards pop the tanks, so none available through salvage yards.
Mar 3, 2014 at 11:36 AM
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HMAC300
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all you need to do is look online.
Mar 3, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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