1999 Ford Windstar fuel system problems

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · VA

Just a few minutes after starting my 1999 windstar, it leaks fuel from the fittings (for the fuel lines) on top of the fuel pump. I am a mechanic and this is not suppose to happen. The fittings have a seam that has opened up because of a defect in workmanship. There is a strong odor of gas and a large puddle of gas under the vehicle. This is an obvious fire hazard. I believe ford got over on the federal safety agency and the american consumer. Typically the consumer will have the fuel pump replaced before their manufacturing flaw is discovered. Also, there was a recall on different year models and only in certain states. I don't see how "what state you live in" has to do with a split in plastic on the top of your gas tank. I will upload pictures of the flaws on the top of the gas tank fittings.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 119,380 miles · IN

My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the ABS light came on and the cruise control did not disengage. She had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier. She had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue. She did not use the cruise control again and but then the engine light came on a cold start. I check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it. But when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the ford dealership and checked for recalls. Finding 3 I followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed control rear subframe and rear support. When asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always I hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints . . . I was a service advisor for honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior. I never put my customers life on the line wth? Is ford teaching these men? I will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy. I don't trust them at all anymore. My family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them. And once repairs are finished I will sell it and buy a honda. Yes honda is not perfect but I have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right.unreal.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · SD

1999 ford windstar, miles 84,000. Under norm driving conditions, r2 valve cover felled had a hole inside it along with gaskets in r2 platnium. I had to buy from ford the gaskets set and r 2value cover and the bolts which are specially made buy them. One would believe that ford did not have enough strength in the bolts to hold the platnium is place that allow the air leak to take place in the valve cover and platnium. I do not have the old parts on hand.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL · fire

Van caught on fire.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · MI

April 2008 lost fuel pump, and guage for gas level had fuel pump sending unit and filter replaced but gauge didnt come back it stayed on as a low fuel light permanently. Brake fluid leaking or excessive use by braking system had to fill about once weekly brakes though they had been replaced would just go out with no warning ABS light wasnt indicative due to fact its lighting up and staying lit was errratic. Replaced braking system and front end components (linkage pins gone, rotor that had gotten very hot and possibly started on fire due to brakes going out and heavy breaking needed to avoid accident death had to pump brakes rapidly to try to stop sometimes unable to stop brake pedal would stick on hard pumping when attempting to stop passenger side sliding door lock engaged and unable to engage.

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 68,527 miles · MA

Cracked fuel rail leaking gas on to manifold leaking at welded joint.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

The vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter. *nm the alternator, right inner cv boot, ABS module, and brake master cylinder were replace.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · NY

Consumer states due to corrosion of the fuel rail fuel leaks onto the manifold. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. *ak......this vehicle is driven by eugene palmer for employer ascent media of palm beach, fl. At least two 1999 have had this fuel problem.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 33,000 miles · IL

At 33,000 miles, sudden transmission failure. Rebuilt at a local shop for $2600 ... Ford contacted, but refused to stand behind its product.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Fuel system · PA

While driving the vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle and noticed that the gas gauge registered a full tank but there was no gas in the tank. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.