1995 Ford Windstar recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 2, 1999. It covers about 70,116 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 70,116
- reported
- Nov 2, 1999
- owners notified
- Dec 22, 1999
- related complaints
- 148
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country.
- Risk
- These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. Dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. If a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.
Recall number 99V309000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Windstar 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 148 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V309000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 99V309000, reported on November 2, 1999, covers about 70,116 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V309000?
Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. Dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. If a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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