1995 Ford Windstar Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (42% of reports).
- 138fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 58 of 138 complaints (42%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 17 of 138 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 15 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Windstar fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 5 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 10 | 1% | 79,000 |
| 2001 Windstar | 17 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 30 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 1999 Windstar | 25 | 2% | 71,514 |
| 1998 Windstar | 58 | 4% | 80,900 |
| 1997 Windstar | 5 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 46 | 3% | 103,391 |
| 1995 Windstar | 138 | 4% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number…
After filling the vehicle fuel tank at the fullerton md bj's warehouse store, gasoline began spilling from the underside of the vehicle onto the pavement. The baltimore county fire department (bcfd) was called to the scene and responded with three pieces of equipment. Bcfd applied absorbent to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Windstars have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1995 Ford Windstar (4% of the 3,326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 58 of 138 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (17).
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
See all 1995 Ford Windstar problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Windstar years.