Why is fuel leaking from the filter canister?

Do not top off your gas tank. The gas is going into carbon canister which is only for fuel vapors to go into (carbon canister opening near the top of fuel neck near the gas cap). Your flooding the fuel vapor canister with liquid fuel; of course you are going to get a sensor message... 'Evap emmission,control sys leak

P0443 The fuel vapor canister reduces that gas smell on hot days outside/inside of car. The fuel vapor canister fillers bad smells from gas tank on hot days when the gas expands and burps fumes through carbon canister filter. From the canister (gas vapor fumes) goes back into the engine to be burned again...it's a closed loop for vapors to be recycled though engine. Don't worry, once the carbon canister dries out and no longer flooded with raw fuel the code should go away...just don't let the top off fuel tank back flow into the 'Evap emission control' carbon filter near the top and close to the gas cap...:)

Look for a canister about the size of a soup can. It should be under the car. There will be a line going in and a line going out The nut size on the canister should be 13/16 and the nut on the lines should be 5/8. When installing the new filter look at the filter!! one side will say "in" the other will say "out"Install the line from the tank to the "in" side of the filter. NOTE! The fuel system will be under pressure be careful when breaking loose the lines gas will spray out. The old filter will be full of gas and will leak so put a pan under the filter before you take it off.

Smells Like Change Symptom: Gas Fumes Change When: Driving Change Where: Passenger Compartment Change -->
Priority Action Part Type Cause 1 Inspect Fuel Line Assembly Loose or Damaged Fuel Line or Connector. 2 Inspect Fuel Filter Leaking Fuel Filter. 3 Inspect Fuel Tank PUNCTURED or Damaged Fuel Tank. 4 Inspect Canister Purge Valve Faulty Canister Purge Valve is Leaking. 5 Inspect Carburetor Dirty and Improperly FunctioningCarburetor. 6 Inspect Fuel Injector Dirty or Worn Fuel Injectors.

Hello! The vapor canister is more than likely plugged...The carbon granules can infiltrate the entire fuel system...I would suggest #1...Replace canister...and fuel filter..#2....Relieve fuel pressure, disconnect battery, remove and clean the fuel rail and injectors...On 8/12/1996 there was a recall on your vehicle addressing the fuel and injection system...If the recall was performed there should be a sticker on the inside of the drivers door...The original culprit is the Fuel Vapor control Valve which is allowing fuel to enter the vapor lines...see diagram below...






Fuel Vapor Purge Valve:

MOTORCRAFT Part # CX1687 Cost $80

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LOOK FOR FUEL LEAK UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.CHECK FUEL LINES.TO FUEL RAILS.AND CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS AT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.LOOK UNDER CAR FROM FRONT TO REAR TO FUEL FILTER TO FUEL TANK LOOK FOR FUEL DRIPPING.IF YOU FIND NO LEAKS.YOUR EVAP CANISTER NEXT TO FUEL TANK FULL OF GAS OR EVAP CANISTER HOSES DISCONNECTED OR BROKEN.DONT DRIVE VECHICLE UNTIL YOU FIND FUEL LEAK.NOT SAFE.

Check the main fuel line to and from the filter as they get small holes in where the filter is replaced.

no its a canister filter for fuel.
replace it if cracked
it maybe a bad line as well so check the lines out first

renew it and the rubber`pipes

if you continually overfill the gas tank by trying to top off after the pump clicks off you will get raw fuel into the canister. if that is the case you will need to replace the evap canister and filter.

The fuel filter can be located under the carpeted cargo storage floor at the rear of the wagon. Remove the four 10mm bolts, remove the cover. You will then see a removable plate to the right just behind the rear passenger seat. Fuel filter can be seen through hole in hole. Replaced from underneath wagon. Be sure to make sure lines are fully inserted onto filter. Check for leaks. Note arrow on filter for correct fuel flow. Good luck and hope this helps and no smoking please LOL