Transmission is primary issue has shifting problem at low speed, has over 8 tsb on the issue and has new transmission installed but still have problem the other issues are clearly common for this model as well, but this transmissionand fords lack of support from their service and dealers is unacceptable.
1999 Ford Windstar fuel system complaints
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The fuel pump went out on my van. Luckily I was at home in my driveway. Called ford and they said that there have been no complaints and they would not cover it. So I am having to have it fixed my self. The vehicle is 4 years old, I personally do not believe that the pump should be bad.
My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. The ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. They also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. All this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. Plus, I see that many people with ford windstars are experiencing the same thing at 35,000 miles and 70,000 (twice) so I see that I will undoubtedly have something to look forward to when the warranty runs out on the transmission... Almost like the darned thing is deliberately designed to create a huge repair bill the moment it is out of warranty.
Check engine light has come on twice - can't identify problem, possible intake leak - will have to remove intake covers to check at my expense with no guarantee this is the problem. Does ford have any solutions that their dealers don't know about?
Engine check light came on. Dealer replaced left valve cover with a updated version of part and fuel regulator supply hose.
While driving transmission would start to shutter at high speeds. Consumer stated that at 53000 miles transmission should not need replacing. *ak
Consumer stated that he will fill in information concerning intake manifold failure.
Gas gauge hasn't worked a while, and transmission failed a few days ago.
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.
While putting fuel into the fuel tank, the cabin fills with fuel odors, the odor is very strong and stays for about 4 or 5 minutes, the odor makes the consumers sick, so they are requesting a refund or replacement because the dealer has failed several times to correct the problem.
Was traveling about 45mph on highway and there was a knocking noise because of gasoline usage. Also, there was a leak in the rear window, and water came though and ruined the carpet.
When vehicle would be run and then shut off, the engine would not start immediately, the fuel pump was replaced.
Consumer pulled nozzle from gas tank, when a burst of flames shot out of the tank, the fire department said the fire was caused by static electricity.
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
Fuel tank has 26 gallons and tank only takes 21 gallons. Consumer feels this is dangerous because the gas is going somewhere.
While filling the gas tank fire started to come up from the opening, around the gas nozzle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving on the highway fuel pump gave out, causing vehicle to shut down while traveling in traffic. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle stalls due to fuel system vapor lock failure. The dealer has shortned the filler hose on the vehicle and the vehicle stills stalls. The dealer and manufacturer notified.
When trying to put gas into the tank the pump does not fit properly. If consumer puts the pump all the way in the tank, there is an automatic shut off that keeps consumer from pumping . To pump gas consumer has to hold the pump 1/3 of an inch in the tank. The dealer has been contacted.
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