1995 Ford Windstar Fuel system Problems

“My fuel tank developed a crack and began leaking. The tank was replaced by the dealer. I contacted the dealer about a recall (99r33). The dealer says replacement of the tank is not included in this recall. I have contacted Ford to get clarification since their website says I am included when I enter my VIN number into their recall search feature.”

“Fuel tank began leaking and had to be replaced. The Ford website shows that my car is subject to recall 99r33, faulty fuel tank mounting. This is a regional recall for southern states with high temperature. I am in tennessee and was not included in the recall notification system, although tennessee has high temperaturtes like alabama that is included and I have vacationed each summer in alabama.”

“After filling up with gasoline at a gas station, I went to a nearby grocery store. After about a half hour in the store, upon returning to my vehicle I noticed a very strong gasoline odor. To my horror I noticed that the gasoline was all over the parking lot coming from under my van. I immediately called my husband, we had the vehicle taken to an independant repair facility. They determined that there was a crack in my fuel tank and they replaced the tank. …”

“1995 Ford Windstar fuel tank crack - replaced fuel tank assembly at my expense on august 08, 2008. When the local Ford dealership was contacted about possible recalls on this item, their reply was no recalls exist . Upon further investigation, their was indeed a recall, Ford recall no. 99r33, and an NHTSA campaign id no. 99v309000. According to the report, owner notification began december 22, 1999. I am the sole owner of this vehicle and have had this vehicle in for maintenance and service at Ford dealerships since that date, and have never been notified. …”

“Fuel was leaking from the gas tank and a service station detected a stress crack near the middle strap of the tank similar to what is described in recall 99r33. I contacted Ford customer support to have the tank replaced according to recall 99r33. I was told to go to a Ford dealership. The service department called Ford recall hotline and they denied the repair on the ground that the vehicle was not bought in one of the hot states decribed in recall 99s33. I explained to them that I was planning to drive to mississippi and as such I have met the recall condition but I was still turned down. …”