Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

The Tank Assembly problem

This is the second time I have had the van in because the check engine light came on. The first time they told me it was a faulty sensor but now they say it is a cracked seal in the fuel tank. When I asked the part's guy when I could expect the part in he told me that there was a "national   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

Fuel filler vent is clogged, resulting in fuel overflowing when filling with gasoline. It can take up to 30 minutes to fill the tank.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

Check engine light, codes read p0171 (lean bank 1). Followed repair procedure per Ford TSB 03-16-1 (replace isolator bolts and port seals under upper intake manifold). Also replaced vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator to intake manifold.   Read details...


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