2002 Ford Windstar: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · KY

The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. Breaks and rosters too! The tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! I have went through several sets of tires! The vehicle just doesn't drive correctly! The vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! It feels very lose and unsafe on the road! The coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! All new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! The air filter and other filters! New fuel pump and it's still not right! Break light comes on and off and emergency break isn't set nor is it low on fluid! New breaks and caliber and rotor! Seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! Also motor for windows being replaced now! Gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! This started in april of 2017 and is still continuing

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 9/4/14*cn updated 12/18/2014

Filed Jun 14, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 66,270 miles · WI

Back in 2008 my ABS and brake lights would come on while driving to work. I had the problem looked at at my local ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as the ecu/hcu control box. But because my extended warranty did not want to pay for the 1200.00 bill because they felt that only the electronic side and not the hydraulic side needed to be replaced. So I then went to another ford dealer and they diagnosed and replaced only the electronic side. There were 3 times that I had to pay the $100.00 deductible to have the same problem diagnosed, which was eventually fixed(no more lights) by the second dealer. Then in june of 2013,now with 116,563 miles on it,my gauge cluster started to act funny. All of a sudden when I was driving, the gauge needles would move out of control. Eventually the tac needle pegged itself all the way to the right and the speedometer quit working. I took it to the ford dealer and they replaced the gauge cluster with a rebuilt one for $789.00. Since that time I have not had any more issues with the gauge cluster. I was told by the tech that this is a common problem with the windstars. I also have a 2001 ford windstar that has 105,000 miles on it that I am thinking about selling so I don't have to endure the cost of a gauge cluster in it. Also along with having to replace fuel pumps in both vehicles at a cost of around $1000.00 each I am wondering if ford has a good product. Thanks for your time.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CO

Engine light came on, unable to pump gas, gas blow back when attempting to fill, takes several minutes and attempts to fill tank. Have taken it to several shops unable to find problem, engine light claims to be bleeding problem, have dropped tank, changed fill valve, fuel filter, fuel pump, 3 fuel caps and still have issue.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. The failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · PA

While driving down my hill, my brake light came on. Now my ABS light comes on with my brake light. Brake fluid is present, brakes are almost a year old. For over a year now, my van after it being turned on and off (errands, shopping etc), it does not want to start. Once it does start, as I turn the wheel while in park, it stalls. Now that my brake and ABS lights come on, as I turn the wheel it wants to stall while driving. When I am turning my vehicle off, I turn the key down very slow and all the way down, that seemed to only help it restart a few times. I had my vehicle at the ford dealer for the recall in 2010 dealing with the cruise control issues. My od light has been off for over a year now as well. While driving my vehicle, when I am stopped, I notice a white colored smoke coming out from under the hood, and no one can find where it is coming from, especially happens when it is damp or raining out, and engine temp is normal.(I can not take my van to an auto car wash due to the fact it starts shaking, smoking and won't run or stay started when the under carriage is being sprayed) fuel pump, starter and ignition coil are fine. Has new plugs and wires.

Filed Apr 25, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 193,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated that the it took over eight months to perform the repairs and the vehicle became inoperable after repairs. The dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump had become defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 193,000.