2000 Ford Windstar fuel system problems

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

Takata recall I smell gas oftenfrom inside the car, break light comes on often engine light wont go off I had a transmission put iny ca\-

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 153,218 miles · OH

Transmission started leaking fluids all over the road and started slipping to where I couldn't get home with it.

Filed Aug 23, 2012 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact had to apply pressure to the brakes using both and turned off the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a vacuum line was disconnected however, did not solve the problem. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the fuel system was serviced and the throttle body was decarbonized. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 128,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · FL

2 weeks after I bought, what I thought was going to be the best car I ever owned, the check engine light came on. Since I'm a single mom with 5 kids, im very tight on money, therefore, I went to the auto part store, put it on the machine, hoping I could do what I did with all other vehicles I owned, buy the parts, go online and read up on fixing it my self. I had just put all my savings into buying the van. The store clerk, gives me a list of 4 codes and the list of possible fixes. I get home go online and found out that not only is it not easy for someone like me to do, but its going to be a good $1200-$1500 for a mechanic to fix. And worse of all, it as been a major issue with this make and model, ford knows about the problem and even put out a repair kit just for the issue, but still refuses to recall the vehicle after numerous complaints. Well your little kit maybe inexpensive for people who can fix it them selves but when you have to pay a mechanic to do the work its more then a simple repair. If a car as been treated good by its owner, as not been abused and maintenance kept up with over the years, then the only major (above $1000) repairs that we should have, are repairs due to accidents or normal wear and tear. When almost ever one who owes one of them as the same problem, around the same time, then it is a defect in the making of the car and should be the responsibility of the ford company. The fact that ford had to come up with a repair kit, is admitting there is a defect with the van. I should have check this website before I bought the van. Do your research people!

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 23,174 miles · MO

Cel on, ECM throwing p0174 codes, many many complaints on internet of this problem with 3.8l v6 engine. Apparently no help from ford or dealer to assist customers with a fix for this. Ford what a joke this 2000 windstar is. No more fords for me, total lack of support for product failure.

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 157,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed a fuel smell inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a leak in the fuel line. The contact stated repairs were made but she was unsure of what was repaired. The contact continued to smell fuel in the vehicle. The mechanic informed the contact there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v164000 (component: fuel system, gasoline: delivery. The manufacturer was contacted and they told the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · NJ

2000 ford windstar lx 3.0. Stalling while driving, when parking, while turning . Sometimes will restart but as time has progressed this will not happen. Began while under warranty but would always restart with patience but now has been rowed to dealership last six times. Numerous very costly parts have been replaced since no codes are produced in these events but no solution has been accomplished to alleviating the stall. This is very dangerous in traffic.

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL

Fuel rail leaking gasoline, do not know what caused this as there does not appear to be cracks, leak is near electric stuff, strong odor and some liquid gas.

Filed May 10, 2007 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · 00

I bough t a 2000 windstar 1 month ago and I had a strong smell of fuel and found a leak above the left rear tire which I saw myself. The fuel system proved to be faulty as per the dealer's report. I lost my trust to the vehicle, and I am uncomfortably using it for my family, and uncomfortably selling it to any body due to safety reasons. I am scared due to the following: no recall for the problem. The story I heard about the family who was previously burned in a gm car due to faulty fuel system. Herewas a fuel system problem identified in windstar 2000 at the federal safety agency website.

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · MA · fire

I had been having problems starting my 200 ford windstar se. On monday, jan. 8, 2007, I drove my van to get coffee, came home and parked it in the driveway. A few minutes later, I noticed smoke and flames. The car burned out, despite the efforts of our local fire dept.