One problem related to fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings has been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Fuel cut off switch would cut off without any warning while driving. This has happened at least 4 times. Has taken vehicle to dealer each time. It was repaired the first time it happened. The last 2 times been in contact with dealership & nothing was informative about problem. Vehicle died out. Got out of vehicle & turned switch back on to start vehicle again.