Ford Windstar Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Windstar across 9 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (138). The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (30% of reports).
- 334fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 40%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 100 of 334 complaints (30%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 23 of 334 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 334 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 4 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 (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have incorrectly fuel line end forms which could result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a redundant fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 1995
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…
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…
Transmission started leaking fluids all over the road and started slipping to where i couldn't get home with it. *tr
The vehicle stops in the middle of traffic. It will stall out when stopped. The car will not restart. It is not anything that pertains to a tune up or oil change or transmission fluid. The radiator got low a;little but that was not the problem. There was a recall on 2003 ford windstar limited…
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage. She had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Windstars have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 334 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Ford Windstar. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Windstar fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 100 of 334 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (23).
Other Ford Windstar problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,676)
- Power Train problems (2,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,137)
- Suspension problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,567)
- Structure problems (1,239)
- Service Brakes problems (929)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (892)
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