Monday, April 21, 2014
Ford Windstar Fueling Problems
Ford Windstar fueling problems have resulted in several recalls on models manufactured between 1995 and 2003. Fuel system defects, including incorrectly manufacturer parts and cracks in the gas tank, can result in potentially dangerous gas leaks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises that registered vehicle owners take affected vehicles in for repair to avoid accidents and injuries. Registered vehicle owners should have been notified of recalls via mail by Ford Motor Company.
1999-2003 Models Recalled for UFI Filter Defect
As part of a 58,640 unit recall by UFI Filters USA and NHTSA, certain 1999-2003 model Ford Windstars were recalled in August 2006 due to design defects that could potentially cause fuel spillage and fires. According to NHTSA, the recall only applies to certain defective filters sold under the Purolator brand name "P/N F65277" that were shipped from Jan. 16 through June 2, 2006. Due to the design defect, "the quick connectors might not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached," the recall notice states. This may lead to dangerous gas leakage problems, which could cause a fire.
2000 Models Recalled for Incorrect Fuel Line End Forms
On June 14, 2000, Ford Motor Company recalled 3,000 Windstar minivans because these vehicles may have incorrect fuel line end forms that could result in a lower than specified pull-apart force for the installed fuel line connection. This problem may result in gas leakage, which could lead to a fire. To remedy the problem, dealers must "install a redundant fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle," the recall notice states.
1995 Models Recalled for Fuel Tank Cracks
In November 2009, Ford Motor Company recalled 70,116 Windstar minivans manufactured in 1995 due to fuel tank cracking problems in hot-weather states. This particular model can develop fuel tank cracks in the strap area of the standard 20 gallon tank due to "a combination of factors that are present in certain very hot areas of the country." If cracks propagate all the way through the fuel tank, a potentially dangerous gas leak may result. This recall was issued for registered vehicle owners in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Nevadas Clark County and 10 southern counties of California.
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