Service engine soon after smelling gasoline?

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
81,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CFRUSH1
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service engine soon after smelling gasoline. gas gauge seems normal.
Sep 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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9 times out of 10 it will be one the fuel injectors. I would use a flashlight to inspect each fuel injector and if you find one leaking replace it with the new unit. Here is how the job is done in the images. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with. below.
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Sep 3, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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Thanks Ken.
I have an OBD2 and forscan will the reading work?
Service engine soon light is on steady.
Sep 3, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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No, the fuel leak problem means there is a problem with the body of the fuel injector which will not show up in a scan. It must be a visual inspection under the hood.
Sep 3, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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Thanks Ken,

I have a mobile mechanic coming by to check it out later. He suggested to not drive it in very hot weather for fire danger.
Sep 4, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Yep, better safe than sorry.
Sep 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM