Fuel tank developed a crack which allowed gasoline to leak out. Failure took many months to become apparent and was proceeded by gasoline odors from the fuel tank area, especially noticible after refueling, but with no apparent leakage until the end.
1996 Ford Windstar fuel system complaints
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Fuelwas escaping from tank and fumes getting inside of vehicle. Dealer had been contacted.
Vehicle bought in 3/99 throttle body linkage broke repaire bill $500.00 shortly thereafter sensor went out (fuel)bill 256.00 later noticed squeking in front end advised it was tie rod ends not fixed yet this thing has broke me have had many occurences with speed odometer going crazy after 45mph recently noticed popping when turning steering or appling the brakes but before I could get it fixed transmission begin to either not shift upward ,slip at 45mph and has downshifted after reaching speeds of 45mph (on I-85) has jerked several times ..was told anywhere from 100.00-2000.00 ? Seems I have not been alone in my disquest with ford...only problem not encountered head gasket thank god please help us working folks against this big boy on the block thanks
Fuel tank began to pour gas from under van to the ground. I took the van to treadwell ford and they have been unable to get me a new fuel tank. They say it will take 11 days. This was a problem on the '95 windstars and they were recalled. No recall has been issued for the "96's. So I will be without trasnsportation for almost two weeks(if they can get a tank) and have the expense of $440.00. What can we do?
Fuel injectors hung open, causing raw fuel to be emitted through exhaust system.
Bracket the holds the gas tank disintegrated from vehicle.
When the vehicle hits a bump engine cuts off. Has happened 6 times. Dealer has seen vehicle 6 times. Also dealer replaced a screw that held the grounding for the fuel pump.
When driving the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light came on. Conumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Also, when applying the brakes there is a loud noise. The brakes had been replaced three times. Dealer told the consumer that brakes have to be replaced every year. Consumer stated that there is another safety problem involving the electricalsystem. The lights keep coming on , as well as the light's on the dashboard keep coming on. In addition, gas gauge failed to indicate the proper amount of gas left in the tank.
Fuel pump fuse would short out whenever vehicle hit a bump. In return, would hit the radiator surport,causing the constant control relay moudule to short out. Dealer notified and informed consumer repairs would only be made if consumer picked up charges.
Fuel pump failed.
Right side shock absorber failed.
Fuel pump failure, causing vehicle to stall/starting problems.
Consumers concerned about the safety of the fuel turn off switch.
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