1999 Ford Windstar: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 230,000 miles · OH

Abs dash light is always on and there is no ABS function on ice. Brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the ABS feature is troubling as I have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter. Local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!! I have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 40,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer and the fuel gauge were inoperable. The contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. In addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Electrical · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 65-70 MPH when she noticed that all of the instrument cluster needles were fluctuating including the speedometer, fuel level gauge and rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer advised that the parts needed for repairs were no longer being manufactured and the cost to repair the instrument cluster was $900. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not be able to assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 133,000. Updated 06/01/11*lj updated 06/02/11

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · FL

I have a 1999 ford windstar and my entire dash has gone out except for my airbag light. This includes my speedometer, odometer, my rpms, and my gas gauges.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · NJ

1999 ford windstar- all the instruments like 'odometer', RPM, fuel gauge, engine heat in the instrument panel malfunction. They sometimes randomly go up down, sometimes go to zero and look like dead.

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · NC · fire

The rear AC unit went out around 75k never got it fixed but when we had the car serviced the computer panel was reset and it worked again at 96k. The engine light came on and stayed and we never got it fixed. The gas gauge light came on and we had it fixed at 98k and I don't know the cost. The van was recalled because of the windshield wipers and the rear AC unit. There wasn't no cost.the details of the fire. My wife got out her car for work and about 20 minutes later the fire trucks were there. Our adjuster said the fire initiated behind the passenger seat in the AC and heating control panel. The vehicle was totaled on 12 sept. The vehicle had 119k on it now. If there is anything else you like to ask me feel free to. I am really upset with ford on the way they handled this entire situation especially when they know there have been reported fires from recalls located on the web sites. I

Filed Jan 29, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · NH

Gas gauge hasn't worked a while, and transmission failed a few days ago.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Intermittent problem with fuel gauge not working properly. Gauge would remain on empty side. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and was unable to locate problem because gauge was working at that time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.