Ford Windstar fuel gauge problems

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · IL

While highway driving, the speedometer, gas gauge, temperature gauge and instrument lighting became erratic and failed. A short time later the situation normalized. Several months prior the tachometer malfunctioned and became inoperable.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Fuel system · TX

Replaced fuel pump and gas gauge is showing empty when there is 10 gallons of gas in the tank. I have tried to reset it but that doesn't work. Please recall this and fix them. I do a lot of traveling and I do not want to take the chance of running out of gas.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Electrical · PA

While driving, the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature needles started "dancing" (bouncing all over the place). When I came to a stop, the speedometer needle had gone all the way to the right and was stuck there, blocking the gear shift indicator and not letting me put the car in "park." I had to drive to a nearby mechanic who was able to free the stuck speedometer needle. The problem has continued on a regular basis and has gone from being intermittent to permanent. It doesn't seem to be a "unique" problem with windstar vans.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 157,007 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that all the gauges on the instrument panel failed to function properly. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge would display full when the fuel was low. In addition, the vehicle would be in drive and the instrument panel would display that the vehicle was in reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,007. The VIN was not available. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 132,480 miles · SC

After going through a heavy downpour at about 20mph the ABS and brake light came on. Nothing was hung up and it later cleared. We figured a sensor got wet but periodically maybe stopping quickly or even just turning off auto and restarting within 15 minutes may trigger the lights. They may stay on entire time of travel until shutting off car or they may just go away while driving. Not sure if it's a brake problem or electrical because my temp notification for outside temp also does not work and the gas gauge will sometimes report empty after filling up and also I have had issues where the cruise control can not be shut off by button. I must apply the brake to shut off the cruise control. The brake lights started back in 2012 but they all did not fail at the same time. These other things have been a problem at least since 2013. I have approx. 138,000 miles on the van.

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Acceleration · 205,110 miles · KY

The needles on the temperature gauge, RPM gauge and gas gauge started to move up and down in a crazy manner. After a while, it stopped, but it comes back occasionally. Also, the ABS and brake light will come on at times. I had the brakes looked at and nothing appears to be wrong.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Electrical · TX

While driving, turn signal would not turn off after turn was made. I could not manually turn it off. All gauges began to go crazy. Speedometer and tachometer revolved from one side to the other then settled at the bottom and did not register speed or RPM. Fuel gauge settled to the bottom and the temp gauge did the same. Odometer went out (it is digital) and the van heater ceased to function. In about 2 minutes or so all gauges began to go crazy again and they settled back into a state where everything registered normally. The heater came back on. This happened several times while I was out. I reached my destination and was out of the van for about 1 1/2 hours and returned to the van to go home and everything started up and worked normally all the way home. This has happened sporadically over the last couple of weeks.

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 Nov 5, 2013 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

The gas gauge stopped working followed by the power sliding doors, interior lights, keyless entry, all rear lights and the rear auxiliary heater. After checking the internet I found out that it was the rear control module. I tried to purchase one from several ford dealers and was told that the part was obsolete and no one had any. I was told to try to purchase one from a junk yard. I purchased one and had to have it programmed, after having it programmed I still do not have rear heat/AC keypad entry or power sliding doors. I was told by the dealer that there is no way to test the module. With so many systems, especially rear lights(tail,brake, turn and reverse) depending on one part that it should be available for more than 11 years.

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 109,000 miles · VA

The entire dash board goes "crazy" while driving; the speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge and gas gauge fluxuate, even at idle.