1995 Ford Windstar: gas smell in the cabin

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 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 Jul 25, 2007 · Engine · OH

I purchased a 1995 ford windstar from a private owner who reported no problems with it. After owning it for about 1 year, the engine began to run roughly. Shortly after, it would stall out if idling and I noticed the smell of gasoline. I took it to a repair and they told me it was shooting raw fuel out of the exhaust. I replace the computer module, two blown open fuel injectors, the spark plugs and the wires. They said that should correct the problem. Two months later the exact same thing happened again. This time it was suggested that the entire engine be replaced along with a new computer module. I donated the vehicle to a group listing all the items that were recommended to be fixed. We do not miss our "blow up mobile".

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 128,039 miles · MO

After filling up with gasoline at a gas station, I went to a nearby grocery store. After about a half hour in the store, upon returning to my vehicle I noticed a very strong gasoline odor. To my horror I noticed that the gasoline was all over the parking lot coming from under my van. I immediately called my husband, we had the vehicle taken to an independant repair facility. They determined that there was a crack in my fuel tank and they replaced the tank. I began to look into whether there was a recall for the fuel tanks, because it seems to me that this could have possibly been a very dangerous situation which could easily have LED to someone being injured or possibly LED to fatality. When I learned that there was a recall but it only applied to vehicles in certain locations, I notified ford that I had a problem with my fuel tank outside of the recall regions. When I felt that I was not satisfied with what was going on I wrote a letter to the ford company. I have not heard a reply from them regarding a possible update to the recall #99r33 *ak.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Fuel system · OH

1995 ford windstar gas tank ruptured.*mr the consumer noticed that gas fumes were permeating her attached garage and home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the top of the fuel tank ruptured. The consumer submitted original receipt for reimbursement but was only partially reimbursed. *ph

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 98,200 miles · VA

My 1995 ford windstar, VIN # [xxx], bought in november 2000 from koon's sterling, va, has a leaking fuel tank. The leak is in the vicinity of the middle strap and fuel leakage occurs when the tank is half filled. However, there is a fuel odor all the time and this odor has been there since I purchased the vehicle. I believe that my vehicle has the same defective fuel tank which was the subject of a regional recall 99r33 by ford in 1999 and it should, therefore, be replaced free of charge by ford. However, when I took the vehicle to the ford dealer they got in touch with a ford representative who told them that my vehicle was not purchased in the regions where the recall was directed and ford would not repair it free of charge. I'd like the federal safety agency to give me an opinion on the matter. Thanks.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 26, 2002 · Fuel system · NV

The fuel tank was cracked in the forward strap area which caused fuel to leak and result in an overwhelming smell of fuel inside the vehicle, this problem had been recalled (99v‑309) yet this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Nlm

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Fuel system · AK

Consumer took the vehicle to the repair shop because of an overwhelming smell of gasoline. It was discovered that there was a fuel tank crack in the forward strap area. The manger pulled up a recall which clearly states this is the exact problem with the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the local ford dealer, discussed the problem and also told them of the recall which consumer never received. The service manager checked the recall and compared the VIN. Consumers vehicle is not included due to VIN. The recall number is 99v309 *jg

Filed Dec 6, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

Engine began rough idling, strong smell of fuel within vehicle, check engine light went on within a few minutes. A cloud of smoke followed the vehicle.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Fuel system · FL

Recall 99v309000 repairs were performed approximately in january 2000. At that time, fuel tank had not developed any cracks. However, consumer was smelling fuel odors while inside or outside of vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined there was a crack in fuel tank. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Fuel system · VA

Noticed strong gas odor after fill-up. Dealer maintenance confirmed gas tank had a crack on top of the tank and fuel tank needed to be replaced. Ford has recalled this vehicle for this problem, but not in the state of virginia. This car is operated regularly only in virginia and therefore this recall should be extended to all states. Refernce ford recall 99r33. Have contacted ford, and they say we cannot participate in this recall.

Filed Nov 20, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Transmission going to fail soon; dealership failed to diagnose in 1997 under oem warranty. Head gasket blew, dealership repaired at no cost. Gasoline smells during and after driving.