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The contact owns a 1996 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an excessive amount of gasoline on the ground. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the independent mechanic located the failure as a fracture in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 212,902.
The 1996 Ford Windstar has a fuel tank on it that is identical to the 1995 Ford Windstar. The 1995 was recalled for a leak on the upper portion of the tank. The 1996 version was not recalled. My 1996 leaks same place as the 1995 recalled version. Dangerous fuel can seep down tank and drip on exhaust system or other components to cause fire or explosion. Ford does not want to replace tank on 1996. Nothing was done by Ford to correct this problem.
: the contact stated there was an odor of fuel in his garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but a determination was not given. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99V309000, regarding the tank assembly; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/30/2006 - the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking at the strap on the driver's side. The tank began to leak where the manufacturer has apparently over-tightened the support straps for the tank. The 1995 model was recalled (99V-309000), manufacturer number 99R33 regarding the exact same issue. The consumer contacted the dealer but they provided no assistance. Updated 06/27/06.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Windstar. Vehicle had a crack in top of fuel tank, also at strap. Recalls on 1995 Ford Windstar pertained to the make of vehicle. S melled gas fumes and gas tank register was noticeably different. Smelled gas fumes while parked in driveway or while driving. Incident happened September 25, 2005. No crash. No police report. Updated 1/25/2006 -
Gas tank leak. I leave in one of the states that is listed in recall 99V309000 that states hot weather increases cracks in fuel tanks on 1995 Ford Windstar. My vehicle is a 1996 with a build date of 10-02-1995. Ford motor will not consider this vehicle for replacement. They need to re-evaluate the recall to include a wider range than they now have. I was told by the dealership that my leak looks just like a 1995 they fixed on 07-23-2004. Please help on this safety issue.
- Cooper City, FL, USA
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After filling at gas station, noticed fuel leaking from top portion of tank. Had tank replaced at local shop. Cost of tank $250 plus labor and misc. Parts.
After the fuel tank was replaced we inquired of the mechanic if the tank cracked due to misuse. The machanic could not see any signs of misuse, the tank was properly mounted and the crack was on the upper portion of the tank. We noticed ont he news recently a recall for Ford econoline vans from the same period were being recalled due to cracked gas tanks. Does Ford use the same gas tank on the Windstar" has anyone else complained of this problem"
Fuel tank developed a crack which allowed gasoline to leak out. Failure took many months to become apparent and was proceeded by gasoline odors from the fuel tank area, especially noticible after refueling, but with no apparent leakage until the end.
Fuel tank began to pour gas from under van to the ground. I took the van to treadwell Ford and they have been unable to get me a new fuel tank. They say it will take 11 days. This was a problem on the '95 Windstar and they were recalled. No recall has been issued for the "96's. so I will be without trasnsportation for almost two weeks(if they can get a tank) and have the expense of $440. What can we do?
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- Pearidge, AR, USA