What would cause a gas odor from the engine area?

1994 FORD ESCORT
145,000 MILES
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ROCKIN+RON
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I have a gas odor coming from the engine area from my escort. Just bought the vehicle and hopefully didn't buy a lemon. I smell this after turning off the motor
May 16, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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there is an external leak somewhere. get it checked asap so it does not catch fire.

Roy
May 16, 2012 at 12:36 AM