Strong Fuel Smell after driving

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PHILLIUS
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1998 Ford Explorer, 175 000 km

I have a strong fuel smell from under the hood after driving. It occurs after I drive on the highway or just a short trip in the city.

Could I have a problem with the fuel pressure regulator?

Peter[/b]
Oct 26, 2006 at 4:26 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I wonder if you might have an injector that is not completely closing. After the vehicle sits for short while following one of these trips, pull a plug at a time and see if the strong fuel odor is coming from a cylinder.
Oct 26, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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