The engine freezes up and shut down when driving. Had to change the fuel pump and put in a new AC compressor.
1995 Ford Windstar: fuel pump failure
11 of the 3,325 complaints about the 1995 Ford Windstar describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
At 48000 miles the vehicle was recalled by manufacturer due to coolant leaking into the engine. The dealer rebuilt the entire upper part of the engine. Now the vehicle is stalling intermittently without warning while driving. Dealer diagnosed that the stalling was due to a drop in oil pressure which shut off the fuel pump in turn shutting down engine.
Plastic fuel tank cracked, causing fuel leakage. *ak consumer stated that, when the fuel pump and fuel line were installed, fuel was leaking and it stopped when the fuel tank was replaced.
Engine would not start, dealership examined vehicle and determined that ground wire to fuel pump had experienced an electrical short. *ak
The transmission on our 1995 windstar van failed after 78000 miles, 3000 miles after our extended warranty period had expired. This vehicle has been a lemon from the start. We have had the hood bonding problem fixed under the recall on that problem, had the head gaskets replaced on the extended warranty before that recall came out, replaced the fuel pump inside the gas tank at my own expense, and now I am presently having problems with the power windows, the air bag system, and the power door locks. If this is read by anyone contemplating a mini-van purchase, I would think long and hard before buying a windstar. From the number of complaints from people from all over the country on the internet, I'd say this wasn't just an isolated thing, but should be looked into by the government regulatory people. None of our failures have resulted in accidents or injuries, but could have easily done so, had we not lived in a more rural area. I definitely would not want to have one of these vehicles in a more high-speed metropolitan area.
This is the continuation of problems with a highly problematic vehicle. 5 years, 90,000 miles have replaced so far: head gaskets, rear suspension twice, front suspension, ignition wires, o2 sensors twice, and now injector and fuel pump. Over $3,000 in out of pocked expenses over what was covered on extended warrantee. Vehicle is not reliable and am looking to trade in on anything other than a ford! At ford, quality is job none!
The fuel tank would leak fuel after being filled. Smelled fumes inside of vehicle. Vehicle had been parked & had noticed a large puddle of fuel under vehicle. Been to dealer & informed a stress had developed on top of tank where it was strapped. Fuel tank was redesigned. Mechanic replaced fuel tank and fuel pump since it would fit old tank.
At low speeds vehicle stalls out and dies. The dealer has replaced the fuel pump.
Vehicle engine dies continuously, repairs made to fuel pump, however problems still continue.
Fan control module and radiator fan motor burned out. Rebuilt engine and hugo sensors. Frequent stalling. Rear wiper motor, water pump, starter and fuel pump replaced.
Fuel pump is shorting out. Please describe. Tt
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country.
- Risk
- These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. Dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. If a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.
Recall number 99V309000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Windstar fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
11 of 3,325 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Windstar (0%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Windstar
Engine failure 249Transmission failure 225Overheating 213ABS 179Brake failure 114Check engine light 92Slipping 75Stalling 75Fire or smoke 62Jerking 60Coil spring 55Grinding brakes 48Knocking 45Won't shift 43Hesitation 42Loss of power 42Ball joint 30Fuel leak 29Harsh shifting 22Tire blowout 22Wipers 21Adaptive cruise 20Won't start 20Fuel smell 19No deployment 15Door locks 15Sudden acceleration 14Misfire 12Seat belt 11Power windows 10Headlights 9Spongy pedal 9Airbag light 7Oil consumption 6Pulling 6Power steering loss 5Steering lock-up 5
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