1995 Ford Windstar fuel system problems

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed fuel leaking under the rear driver side tire. The contact noticed a visible crack in the fuel tank. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the recall part that was supposed to be on the vehicle was not visible. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

Speed control does not engage. There is smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.

Filed Sep 26, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

The engine freezes up and shut down when driving. Had to change the fuel pump and put in a new AC compressor.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Fuel system · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes coming from outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that there was an intermittent fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer a month ago and the contact was still waiting for the results of the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · GA

After relocating to ga, began experiencing strong odor of gasoline. Odor was strongest after tank filled. Shortly thereafter began finding wet stains on ground on left side of vehicle. Upon further inspection found gasoline leaking from gas tank on drivers side from a crack in tank in vicinity of forward gas tank strap.after exhaustive research found there was a recall on these vehicles for this problem.vehicle was registered with ford on its web site and shows no recalls by VIN#. Also informed by athens ford that there were no replacement tanks available anywhere in the country. Have been temporarily sealing leaks and keeping very little fuel in the tank. Also found no aftermarket tanks available for this vehicle.have not been notified by ford as of yet of any problems with this vehicle although they have serviced it since its purchase in pa, until it arrived in ga.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Fuel system · 270,000 miles · MD

After filling the vehicle fuel tank at the fullerton md bj's warehouse store, gasoline began spilling from the underside of the vehicle onto the pavement. The baltimore county fire department (bcfd) was called to the scene and responded with three pieces of equipment. Bcfd applied absorbent to the spilled fuel and contained it until they could transfer the fuel (approx. 25 gals) from my vehicle's tank into a safe storage container. After they completed that service, the vehicle was towed to the local ford dealership, bob davidson ford, for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle tank had developed a structural crack in its wall approx. 3 inches long ("hairline") in the same location already designated the documentation described by the federal safety agency recall number 99v309 / ford recall no. 99s33, immediately above the center left tank support strap. I can produce clear photos of the crack. I require assistance from the federal safety agency in recovering the $1,660.01 I paid the ford dealer on 10/9/12 for the repair of the tank (they could only find a used tank to install) for what is obviously a manufacturer's defect. As of this date, 8 days later, the used "new" tank has also begun to leak. Many thanks.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 184,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the straps that held the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the straps and the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v309000 ( fuel system). The failure and the current mileage was 184,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Fuel system · 216,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v309000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle did not reside in one of the states listed under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 216,000. Updated 10/18/2011 *ln updated 10/26/11 *bf updated 3/29/12 *cn

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Driver assistance, Engine · 89,000 miles · VA

I have a 95 ford windstar (89k) lx3.8; dtc p0306.... Gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption ... Don't stay running. Spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all o2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have replaced starter/ battery; - have replaced all the upper intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts; - have replaced the fuel injector #6; - have had replaced all water pump/gasket, A/C and transmission two years ago still didn't solve the problem. Need run the compression test for any mechanic issues but don't have the tools to do so' ford don't want help anything/repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).