Fuel tank collapse on 1998 windstar dealer wants $1300 dollars to replace fuel tank and all related components. Dealer says this is because there is a vacuum inside tank created by the fuel pump. Perfectly running van that has been kept up maintenance wise is now inoperative do to stalling.
1998 Ford Windstar fuel system complaints
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A/c oct. 99 $168.98, dec. 99 $134.40 suspension july 01 $664.61, dec. 99 $515.85, jun 01 $61.78, body jun 01 $443.61 other cd player jun 01 $19.50 and $366.86 turn signal jan 02 $161.04 dome light jan 02 $84.02 jan 02 $89.72 door oct 99 $134.52, mar 03 $285.07 steering sept.02 $258.82, mar. 03 569.32 computer controls sept. 00 $106.02 engine jan 02 $784.75 coolant smell (found front cover gasket leaking) sept. 02 85.95 (told throttle body worn out, sold me update computer software, seams to run better) currently in shop for check engine light and A/C system intermittent. Mechanic found engine problem, says main bearings or crankshaft bad, possibly due to coolant in oil system from january 02 problem
This van has all the defects and complaints listed on thegovt. Recalls the federal safety agency site and others ihave too much info to put on this site if there is anyone I can send my complaint to please let me know iam putting it back into the shop again ive been thru a nightmare along with trying to assure my 4 kids that they were safe in this van thankyou angela wallace and by the wat the dealer that sold me this van will not cooperate at all
Head gasket failure. Faulty head gasket design in my opinion ABS/traction control unit. Current problem tsb states that fuel tank manufactured with incorrect depth - fuel pump wiring is rubbed until electrical short occurs - and fuel pump fuse blows - vehicle is then stuck in traffic, in the middle of an intersection etc. Fords recommended fix is to replace the fuel tank and pump assembly however, they will not contribute anything to the cost of the repairs caused due to their faulty design.
Fuel pump fuse has blown on 1998 ford windstar. *mr the vehicle ceased to run while in heavy traffic. The consumer found that it ha been a number of vehicle's with fuel pump wire failures due to defective venting systems for the fuel tank. This causes the fuel tank to deform, collapse and pinch the wires to the integrity mounted fuel pump.
While driving at various speeds and without warning consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Cause has yet to be determined. *ak the seal between the gas tank and the fuel pump failed because the gas tank collapsed. The gas tank was replaced at the dealer. The fuel gauge accuracy problem that was corrected when the new gas tank was installed.
Fuel tank collapsed. As a result, the 22 gallon tank can only take in 13 gallons.
Consumer noticed something hanging down from the vehicle while it was sitting in the driveway. Upon closer inspection consumer found that the vapor recovery system bracket rusted.
Vehicle blows fuel pump fuse and stops running. This has occurred in 3 instances on the highway and in the middle of an intersection.
I have a 1998 ford windstar, and its fuel tank was leaking into the passenger compartment. When brought to the dealer it was said that the fuel tank collapsed at the fuel pump, which caused the leaking.
Fuel tank broken / punctured when ran over on a unknown object (suspect tire piece) during night on a rainy day.
Car stalls and cuts off when slowing down to stop - making sharp turns - when completely filling gas tank up - at the half way point on fuel gauge
1998 ford windstar. According to dealer repair dept there was a hole in the fuel tank caused by corrosion relating to the emission tubing. Had to replace fuel tank. Reported to ford, they have nothing to report. Dealer person said they have replaced several of these and this is in a small rural town. Tank was back ordered for a month. I would think that a hole in a gasoline tank would be hazardous, and given the statement of seeing several of these in one dealership plus the backorder situation indicates this is a widespread problem.
our fuel pump went for a second time in a three month period. The cause of the fuel pumps malfunction was a short in the wiring which was caused by the fact that the depth of the fuel tank was not within the required specifications. The depth of the fuel tank was only 6 5/8" deep. If the depth of the tank is to shallow, the wiring atop the fuel pump can become chaffed on the metal fuel hose clamp. Ford had issued a service bulletin on this very issue. What occurred with our van was precisely what the service bulletin warns of. The service bulletin states that if thefuel tank depth is less than 7 3/4" replace the fuel tank 9002 and fuel delivery module 9h307. our van clearly met that criteria, however, ford would not replace the fuel pump or fuel tank at fords expense. The service manager and technician at ford stated that if I were a regular customer of duddie ford, that they would not let me take the van with me because of the safetyissues involved. When I asked what exactly they meant, they stated that because of the chaffing of the wiring on the fuel pump, a short could occur, which could ignite gasoline fumes and therefore result in a catastrophic tragedy. Basically, the van could explode. An appointment was made at granite ford in rochester, new hampshire for replacement of the fuel tank per the service bulletin. The granite ford technician also measured the depth of the fuel tank and found a depth of only 6 5/8". (see granite ford invoice) the fuel tank was removed and replaced. Dt
There are wires going through fuel tank that have no cover, and it could cause a fire. Dealer notified. *ak the vehicle had stalled several times due to wires shorting out in the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. Yh
Fuel pump has stopped working due to insulation on wires wore off, which in some cases could result in a fire. Contacted dealer.
While being driven at45 MPH, van stalled, resulting in steering wheel locking and brakes completely failing with no pressure. Owner had no other choice but to coast through an intersection with light. Please describe details.
Engine stalled; reported to sheehy ford; replaced sensor; within a week vehicle stalled again and often. Reported to dealer; could not duplicate stall condition. Stalling occurred up to 13 times a day; returned vehicle to dealer. After two days dealer found that plastic gas tank had collapsed, causing a vapor lock, affecting fuel flow to engine and resulting in stalls. Gas tank replaced at cost of $882.
Consumer states the warning light was on, the dealer traced problem to a loose hose on the fuel tank, which required tightening a screw, the fuel filter was replaced.
Fuel clapsed while on vacation blowing fuses and ruining fuel pump had to have both replaced. Ford claimes has had no other problems with this.
Fuel pump inside fuel tank is not working properly. There is a wire inside fuel tank connected to fuel pump, and within 50000 miles wire started to rub together with potential of there being a fire in fuel tank. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
White smoke coming from the exhaust and the engine was missing due to blown head gaskets. Dealer contacted. *ak also found blown intake manifold gasket. Transmission replaced at 45,000 miles.
Filler nozzle cracked and there was fuel leaking from vehicle. Contacted a dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
I was informed that the problem was recalled in 1998. I inform the local dealer of of this recall and asked if this problem could be fixed. He stated that the recall has expired and that the ford dealership would not pay for this. I feel that since I was not notified of this at anytime. I was not able to take the vehicle in to get fixed. The infomation pertaining to this is: 97b17 (program number) issue date: feb 98 recallm - fuel gauge/sender assembly." reason for this program: the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster of your vehicle may read approxiamately 1/4 full when there is very little fuel in the fuel tank. This could cause you to experience the inconvenience of running out of fuel" I have a copy of a letter that my repair man has given me to see if the dealer ship would fix the problem. We have one vehicle and have three children. I can't relie on this vehicle at this time. I am afraid that the vehicle would stop all of a sudden and then an accident may occur. Thank you for your time. Monica mcclurep all of
I had a fuse blow on my fuel pump.this pump is in the tank and the tank was full.when the mechanic removed the tank he found two wires with thethe coatings burnt off.a pieceof one wire was welded to one of the tubes.this could have caused a fire or if the tank wasnot full more likely an explosion.it is fused with 25amp.I believe this to be avery dangerous condition .ihave the pump also pictures of same.please keep me advised of your findings.if you need more info just call or e-mail.
Problem area: wiring in gas tank-- the hose clamp inside gas tank has rubbed through the wires which power the electric pump. This caused to blow the fuse for the gas pump. *note-possible electric arc inside the gas tank.
Vehicle is experiencing a stalling problem, dealer has replaced the alternator and performed tsb 982506, however problem is still occurring, a customer service rep from ford was supposed to call consumer back regarding problem and has not. *slc consumer states he has since discovered that the problem with the vehicle is an engineering defect in the fuel injector causing the engine to shut down at slow speeds when the vehicle is turning.
Fuel pump fuse blew which could have caused a fire.
After each fill up car stalls after one block while driving, but the car restarts. Interior and headlites at times will not go on, delays about 10 mins then goes on this is intermit. Problem. Rear windows also intermit. Opens after a few times when button is depressed. Used car dealer will check on nov. 2nd. Is this a problem with ford?
Recurring problem concerning the fuel system, often when we reach about a quarter tank of fuel about the time the low fuel light comes on if we come to a stop the vehicle will cut off and it will blow the fuse that controls the fuel system and after replacement of the fuse it will continue to blow until we put in more gas
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