Ford Windstar fuel smell problems

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

Speed control does not engage. There is smell of gas with tank full and stationary . This vehicle not driven often so maybe a month between occurrences.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 240,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was a very strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Fuel system · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes coming from outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, it was noticed that there was an intermittent fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer a month ago and the contact was still waiting for the results of the diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed a strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel line was fractured and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 125,000 miles · WA

I purchased a 1996 ford windstar van 3.0 l in june 2010. I have had numerous issues with this vehicle from day 1 to current most dangerous is the blowing spark plug which has blown out 2 times forcing me to drive it to a place where it could be parked for repair first time blow out was 7 days after purchase repaired by a mechanic now 2000 miles later again blew out ford should be ashamed of themselves for ignoring such a huge hazard this could seriously ignite fuel fumes and cause a major fire, explosion while some one is driving with there children to find a repair shop unaware of the danger and damage this could cause, second issue is a failing shifting module or tranny and this has happened alot driving and all of a sudden the vans transmission shifts to a 1st or 2nd gear causing extreme change in speed and in heavy traffic we have almost been rearended several times due to this issue, vessil must be pulled over and trans reset by shifting to park and sometimes shutting off the vehicle and starting it again.ford dealer gave us a 3000. Estimate to replace transmission and told us we would continue to replace trans aprox every 70,000 miles this is a chump way to build cars and they have managed to get more money out of repairs than sales I will never own another ford again safe or not. Ford should be forced to reclaim all these dangerous vehicles and replace all money spent on repairs and purchase of the vehicles due to endangering and there is no way they didn't know about these problems.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · WV

2001 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall *tgw the consumer stated she took the vehicle to the dealer because she received a recall letter in the mail. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed her she would receive another letter in the mail stating when to return with the vehicle. The consumer stated she has not received a letter. *jb the consumer stated the vehicle is emitting gas fumes.. Updated 04/26/11

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 Feb 26, 2009 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · HI

While the van was park, I notice a strong smell of gasoline. I took it in to my auto repair shop to be fixed. The shop found a crack in fuel tank that was not the results of impact damage.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Engine · OH

I purchased a 1995 ford windstar from a private owner who reported no problems with it. After owning it for about 1 year, the engine began to run roughly. Shortly after, it would stall out if idling and I noticed the smell of gasoline. I took it to a repair and they told me it was shooting raw fuel out of the exhaust. I replace the computer module, two blown open fuel injectors, the spark plugs and the wires. They said that should correct the problem. Two months later the exact same thing happened again. This time it was suggested that the entire engine be replaced along with a new computer module. I donated the vehicle to a group listing all the items that were recommended to be fixed. We do not miss our "blow up mobile".

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.