12 problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Contact stated the fuel sending unit and the fuel pump harness melted. Dealer told contact she was lucky the vehicle did not blow up on her. This happened while she was driving the vehicle. The check engine light came on, and then vehicle coasted to a stop.
Surging, lack of power, stalling, no start condition.
I have a 1998 Ford Windstar, and its fuel tank was leaking into the passenger compartment. When brought to the dealer it was said that the fuel tank collapsed at the fuel pump, which caused the leaking.
While driving at various speeds and without warning consumer smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. Cause has yet to be determined. The seal between the gas tank and the fuel pump failed because the gas tank collapsed. The gas tank was replaced at the dealer. The fuel gauge accuracy problem that was corrected when the new gas tank was installed.
Fuel pump has stopped working due to insulation on wires wore off, which in some cases could result in a fire. Contacted dealer.
There are wires going through fuel tank that have no cover, and it could cause a fire. Dealer notified. The vehicle had stalled several times due to wires shorting out in the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced. Yh.
Fuel pump inside fuel tank is not working properly. There is a wire inside fuel tank connected to fuel pump, and within 50000 miles wire started to rub together with potential of there being a fire in fuel tank. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
I had a fuse blow on my fuel pump. This pump is in the tank and the tank was full. When the mechanic removed the tank he found two wires with thethe coatings burnt off. A pieceof one wire was welded to one of the tubes. This could have caused a fire or if the tank wasnot full more likely an explosion. It is fused with 25amp. I believe this to be avery dangerous condition . Ihave the pump also pictures of same. Please keep me advised of your findings. If you need more info just call or e-mail.
Fuel pump fuse blew which could have caused a fire.
1st to 2nd bang when shifting on slow acceleration (repeats often), fuel pump continually cuts out when parked on slight downhill, still 6+ gallons left. Only since replacement of fueltank and gas pump due to electrical short.
While driving 30 mph down hill the fuel pump will shutdown, which was caused by a short in the sensor of the fuel tank. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and the tank. Consumer states that the tank was a 25 gallon tank, however the sensor was causing the low fuel light to come on when only 16-17 gallons had been consumed.
Ie99059, the defective steering bushings does not support the system which causes the vehicle steering system to malfuction. Also, braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. The fuel pump went out unexpectedly, cause vehicle to stall. Finally, liftgate indicator light came on, but the liftgate remained closed. Brakes been replace once,and bushings 3 times. Please provide further information and VIN#.