Ford Windstar owners have reported 2 problems related to gas tank strap (under the other 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.
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the straps that held the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the straps and the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99v309000 ( fuel system). The failure and the current mileage was 184,000.
After relocating to GA, began experiencing strong odor of gasoline. Odor was strongest after tank filled. Shortly thereafter began finding wet stains on ground on left side of vehicle. Upon further inspection found gasoline leaking from gas tank on drivers side from a crack in tank in vicinity of forward gas tank strap. After exhaustive research found there was a recall on these vehicles for this problem. Vehicle was registered with Ford on its web site and shows no recalls by VIN#. Also informed by athens Ford that there were no replacement tanks available anywhere in the country. Have been temporarily sealing leaks and keeping very little fuel in the tank. Also found no aftermarket tanks available for this vehicle. Have not been notified by Ford as of yet of any problems with this vehicle although they have serviced it since its purchase in PA, until it arrived in GA.