Ford Windstar owners have reported 11 problems related to tank filler pipe and cap (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.
Engine light came on, unable to pump gas, gas blow back when attempting to fill, takes several minutes and attempts to fill tank. Have taken it to several shops unable to find problem, engine light claims to be bleeding problem, have dropped tank, changed fill valve, fuel filter, fuel pump, 3 fuel caps and still have issue.
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Fuel filler vent is clogged, resulting in fuel overflowing when filling with gasoline. It can take up to 30 minutes to fill the tank.
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all problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar
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While filling up at the gasoline station consumer noticed gasoline pouring out from the fuel filler neck hose. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, but mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem happened more than once, and had not been resolved.
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Concerned about fuel tank filler hose. Check engine light comes on states loose fuel cap. Fuel cap has been replaced three times. Problem persists. Is there a 1999 recall on Windstar fuel tanks? what does it entail? we are the original owner of the vehicle.
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While filling the gas tank, the nozzle turns off, the gas backs up and leaks out. It can take up to a half hour to fill the tank.
While driving 50 mph, van hit a pot hole, which caused the fuel tank to crack, fuel tank will have to be replaced. Cj.
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Filler nozzle cracked and there was fuel leaking from vehicle. Contacted a dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Fuel spitting back out of filler neck while filling fuel tank. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle's problem was not covered under manufacturer's recall.
While filling vehicle with gas some spilled around filler assembly . Consumer noticed a smell inside of vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Leaking fuel drains inside body molding. It then evaporates and some goes into the passenger compartment.
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all problems of the 1999 Ford Windstar
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While filling the gas tank fire started to come up from the opening, around the gas nozzle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The vehicle is experiencing problems with the fuel filler neck/pipe, the fuel pump nozzel kicks out at about half full, causing difficulty filling remaining gas, service dept inspected the fuel filler and stated that the installation is normal.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Tank Assembly problems | |
Fuel Pump problems | |
Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
Fuel Delivery problems | |
Fuel Injection problems | |
Carburetor problems | |
Gasoline Storage problems | |
Fuel Injection Rail problems |