Fuel Delivery Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 11 problems related to fuel delivery (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the Windstar.

1 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 01/12/2007

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.

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2 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 10/25/2006

: the contact stated gas and fumes leaked consistently while the vehicle was in motion or parked. The fuel filter was replaced, but that did not remedy the problem. There was a NHTSA recall #00v164000 regarding fuel system, gasoline:delivery. The dealer was contacted and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle had not been repaired.

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3 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

Car emissions light came on. Then when filling up, gas backs up and spews out past nozzle. Can't get car to accept gas.

4 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 10/27/2004

00 v 164 000/fuel line fittings: while re-fueling the vehicle, the consumer noticed fuel leaking from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer located a rubber fuel line that was deteriorating and the vehicle was not covered under that recall.

5 Fuel Delivery problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 08/30/2002

Consumer was smelling gas and noticed a big puddle of gas in driveway. Consumer feels this very dangerous. Please provide any further information.

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6 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 03/29/2002

Fuel leaking from vehicle. Dealer determined a clamp was missing on fuel line, causing it to come off and leak fuel. Dealer stated clamp had been omitted at the factory.

7 Fuel Delivery problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 06/24/2001

Problem area: wiring in gas tank-- the hose clamp inside gas tank has rubbed through the wires which power the electric pump. This caused to blow the fuse for the gas pump. *note-possible electric arc inside the gas tank.

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8 Fuel Delivery problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Consumer is having problems with fuel lines. Fuel lines are wrapped which is causing fuel to leak. Has not contacted dealer.

9 Fuel Delivery problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 02/24/2000

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

10 Fuel Delivery problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Recall number 00v164000-fuel line fittings. Recall repairs were not preformed, and vehicle was still experiencing the problem. Consumer stated the transmission is also bad, there is a bad vibration, also there is a heavy pull to the right.

11 Fuel Delivery problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Have complained several times to dealer while van is in for service, that I smell gas by left rear wheel well and fuel filler door. The shop claims no leaks found with electronic sniffer. Gas smell strongest when tank is 3/4 full or more. Problem has been around since 1998. No visible signs of leakage.


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