1998 Mazda Millenia Fuel system Problems

“Owner complained about a fuel tank problem. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and informed the owner that the fuel tank needed to replaced. The technician determined that the vehicle needed to have the fuel tank replaced because the gas tank collapsed. The problem was with, the fuel tank, 2 sending units and the fuel canister.”

“While enging is running whether parked or driving there is a very strong fuel odor - 1. Standing outside the vehicle particularly at the front of the vehicle and 2. Inside the passenger compartment, this makes it impossible to drive without opening windows. Vehicle also has very poor gas mileage, mechanic discoverd failed fuel line connector and is in process of replacing part, the replaced part will be saved and will be available, other such failures have been found on other Mazda vehicles like the tribute.”

“The contact owns a 1998 Mazda Millenia. While driving 55 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. Approximately five minutes later, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH accompanied by a loud noise from the engine. The contact quickly took the vehicle to a repair shop. The mechanic could not duplicate the deceleration failure, but he was able to hear the noise. Since the summer of 2008, the contact has spent $7,000 at two dealers. The vehicle has also been serviced at pep boys. In addition, the cylinders misfire. …”

“While driving at speeds above 55 MPH get strong fuel odor inside carwhich makes passangers and driver roll down windows to get fresh air because fuel smell”