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.
1999 Ford Windstar: fuel leak
5 of the 1,519 complaints about the 1999 Ford Windstar describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Cracked fuel rail leaking gas on to manifold leaking at welded joint.
When trying to park the vehicle it launched forward. The consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop the launching. The dealer stated there was a gasket kit that will prevent the intake gasket, gas leak. *ak
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.
While filling vehicle with gas some spilled around filler assembly . Consumer noticed a smell inside of vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Leaking fuel drains inside body molding. It then evaporates and some goes into the passenger compartment. *ak
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Windstar fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1999 Ford Windstar?
5 of 1,519 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Windstar (0%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Windstar?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Windstar
ABS 212Transmission failure 84Check engine light 57Adaptive cruise 53Ball joint 52Fire or smoke 51Grinding brakes 44Stalling 41Harsh shifting 33Power steering loss 31Wipers 27Jerking 26Steering noise 25Door locks 23Loss of power 18Sudden acceleration 16Coil spring 15Pulling 15Brake failure 14Engine failure 14Slipping 14Tire blowout 14No deployment 12Knocking 12Fuel gauge 9Overheating 9Shudder 9Headlights 8Hesitation 8Won't shift 8Whining noise 8Won't start 8Airbag light 7Fuel pump 7Seat belt 6
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