1998 Ford Windstar fuel system problems

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY

My mini van lights would flicker while I'm driving and even after replacing the starter in the car, it still turns off while I'm driving. There's rust coming from under the car, I smell a burnt smell when I'm driving. I'm having electrical issues, my car stops when it wants to in the middle of the highway, .. It makes noises when I'm turning, I have rust coming from under my car. The signal lights flicker. While driving the windshield washer, seat belt, and door ajar warning lights flash on and off. While this is happening the wiper blades stop working, front brake rotors is causing steering wheel to shimmy when the brakes are applied. Now when I turn my wheel to the left, it makes this loud nose. What is that?!

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

My mini van lights would flicker while I'm driving and even after replacing the starter in the car, it still turns off while I'm driving. There's rust coming from under the car, I smell a burnt smell when I'm driving. I don't know how my VIN number wasn't part of the recall, so many things is wrong with the van, one thing after another.. Please help me

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 155,000 miles · SC

My windstar has about 155,000 miles on it and a 25 gallon tank. About six months ago it cut off on the interstate in front of a tractor trailer with my daughter driving. It had just traveled about 200 miles and it was raining hard. We had it towed to a ford dealer and all he reported was the fuel pump fuse blew. The second event was on vacation and after driving about 175 miles. Again it was pouring down rain. I figured it was moisture related and let it sit three days and the idle close to 1/2 hour. Finally I drove it about 45 minutes and it seemed fine so we drove home. Again at about 150 miles and heavy rain it blew the fuse about 5 miles from home. After two more fuses we made it home. I used an air compressor and air nibbler to carefully cut an access hole in the floor of the van. My daughters chrysler comes with an access point for fuel pump service. Now my van has one too. The original pump was in the tank. The wires exposed to fuel were chaffed in 5 spots and arcing at the push in connector. The arcing was due to a crimp on a hose clamp rubbing the wire near the push in pump connector. This rubbing may happen due to other stories I've read about where the tank collapsed from vacuum in the tank. Shame on the people who designed this pump, tank and the assembly process. By the way I'm a quality engineer at an engine factory. I expect a fuel pump to wear out -- not short out.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Fuel system · NJ

1998 ford windstar. Consumer states issues with repairs *tgw the consumer stated the gas he put in his vehicle, turned out to be bad, which caused the vehicle shake. (consumers handwriting is extremely illegible. )

Filed Jun 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 80,900 miles · MI

Dt: contact stated the fuel sending unit and the fuel pump harness melted. Dealer told contact she was lucky the vehicle did not blow up on her. This happened while she was driving the vehicle. The check engine light came on, and then vehicle coasted to a stop.

Filed May 10, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · UT

Dt: the contact states while driving for about five or ten miles ,if the contact goes to make a right turn or stop, the vehicle will stall. This occurs while decelerating. He states that everything works fine while he is driving the vehicle. It just when he goes to stop that he has the problems. He took the vehicle to his personal mechanic , and they replaced the idle control ,and cleaned the injectors. However, vehicle still has this problem. The vehicle shuts off with no warning. It will start back up as soon as it stalls when he puts it in park. The contact states that this has happened more than 100 times. Vehicle has automatic transmission. The vehicle is regularly maintained. It started about a year ago and it wouldn't do it all the time and now it is doing almost every time you slow down. Has came very close to causing an accident.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · RI

Consumer stated excessive fuel was leaking . Dealer indicated that top of the fuel tank broke apart.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · OH

Concerned about fuel tank filler hose. Check engine light comes on states loose fuel cap. Fuel cap has been replaced three times. Problem persists. Is there a 1999 recall on windstar fuel tanks? What does it entail? We are the original owner of the vehicle.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · CA

Surging, lack of power, stalling, no start condition

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Fuel system · 85,454 miles · NY

Ford installed improper size fuel tanks which caused the wire in the fuel tank to chafe and short out which caused the vehicle to stop running. *ph the consumer believes the manufacturer should be financially responsible for repairing the problem.