22 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle had a fuel leak at the fuel tank. I removed the tank to see that the tank looked like it was pinched and developed a crack. The fuel tank is plastic so I found this to be odd. I had to put epoxy on the tank to patch the crack so I could get it home as I was out of town when this happened. When I got home I started looking online for a tank and found that Ford had a recall on this matter. I called lafayette Ford and explained the recall and gave my VIN #. I was told that tmy vehicle does not fall under the recall that I will have to repair it myself. If I have the same vehicle of the recall and the same problem of the recall why does Ford not honor it. The recall states the crack at the front strap area and that Ford will replace the tank and the strap with a longer one and a bushing. My tank has the crack at the front strap and the tank was pinched because the strap is too short.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an excessive amount of gasoline on the ground. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the independent mechanic located the failure as a fracture in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 212,902.
1996 Ford Windstar fuel tank has a crack in it and is leaking fuel I see the recall only effaced 1995 Windstars but apparently the problem was not fixed on the 1996 Windstars because mine has a 3 inch crack in it. I do not know if some of the 1996 Windstars were in this recall.
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.
I have Ford Windstar,96. When I filled up gas in the tank,it started leaking and is continuously leaking. It seems that it is leaking from the tank.
: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in his garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but a determination was not given. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99v309000, regarding the tank assembly; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/30/2006 - the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking at the strap on the driver's side. The tank began to leak where the manufacturer has apparently over-tightened the support straps for the tank. The 1995 model was recalled (99v-309000), manufacturer number 99r33 regarding the exact same issue. The consumer contacted the dealer but they provided no assistance. Updated 06/27/06.
The 1996 Ford Windstar has a fuel tank on it that is identical to the 1995 Ford Windstar. The 1995 was recalled for a leak on the upper portion of the tank. The 1996 version was not recalled. My 1996 leaks same place as the 1995 recalled version. Dangerous fuel can seep down tank and drip on exhaust system or other components to cause fire or explosion. Ford does not want to replace tank on 1996. Nothing was done by Ford to correct this problem.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Windstar. Vehicle had a crack in top of fuel tank, also at strap. Recalls on 1995 Ford Windstars pertained to the make of vehicle. S melled gas fumes and gas tank register was noticeably different. Smelled gas fumes while parked in driveway or while driving . Incident happened September 25, 2005. No crash . No police report. Updated 1/25/2006 -.
Gas tank leak. I leave in one of the states that is listed in recall 99v309000 that states hot weather increases cracks in fuel tanks on 1995 Ford Windstars. My vehicle is a 1996 with a build date of 10-02-1995. Ford motor will not consider this vehicle for replacement. They need to re-evaluate the recall to include a wider range than they now have. I was told by the dealership that my leak looks just like a 1995 they fixed on 07-23-2004. Please help on this safety issue.
The vehicle developed a serious gasoline leak. The dealer states that the gas tank is plastic and has cracked causing the leak.
A crack has developed in the gas tank, causing a leak.
Fuel tank leaking. . Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
After filling at gas station, noticed fuel leaking from top portion of tank. Had tank replaced at local shop. Cost of tank $250 plus labor and misc. Parts.
20 gallon tank has cracks in it. Fuel is leaking all over the ground. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealer. Please provide any further information.
Fuel tank leak, may have caused extensive fire.
After the fuel tank was replaced we inquired of the mechanic if the tank cracked due to misuse. The machanic could not see any signs of misuse, the tank was properly mounted and the crack was on the upper portion of the tank. We noticed ont he news recently a recall for Ford econoline vans from the same period were being recalled due to cracked gas tanks. Does Ford use the same gas tank on the Windstar? has anyone else complained of this problem?.
Fuelwas escaping from tank and fumes getting inside of vehicle. Dealer had been contacted.
Fuel tank began to pour gas from under van to the ground. I took the van to treadwell Ford and they have been unable to get me a new fuel tank. They say it will take 11 days. This was a problem on the '95 Windstars and they were recalled. No recall has been issued for the "96's. So I will be without trasnsportation for almost two weeks(if they can get a tank) and have the expense of $440. 00. What can we do?.
The consumer stated gas leaked from one of the straps which supported the fuel tank. Please describe further.
Fuel tank developed a crack which allowed gasoline to leak out. Failure took many months to become apparent and was proceeded by gasoline odors from the fuel tank area, especially noticible after refueling, but with no apparent leakage until the end.
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Plastic fuel tank has split causing fuel leakage. Consumer is stating fuel tank should not be made out of plastic.