1999 Ford Windstar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,522 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 1,522 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,250 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just a few minutes after starting my 1999 Windstar, it leaks fuel from the fittings (for the fuel lines) on top of the fuel pump. I am a mechanic and this is not suppose to happen. The fittings have a seam that has opened up because of a defect in workmanship. There is a strong odor of gas and a large puddle of gas under the vehicle. This is an obvious fire hazard. I believe Ford got over on the NHTSA and the american consumer. Typically the consumer will have the fuel pump replaced before their manufacturing flaw is discovered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907054, filed 2016-09, 123,000 miles“1999 Ford Windstar, miles 84,000. Under norm driving conditions, r2 valve cover felled had a hole inside it along with gaskets in r2 platnium. I had to buy from Ford the gaskets set and r 2value cover and the bolts which are specially made buy them. One would believe that Ford did not have enough strength in the bolts to hold the platnium is place that allow the air leak to take place in the valve cover and platnium. I do not have the old parts on hand.”
NHTSA complaint #10290709, filed 2009-11, 84,000 miles“The fuel pump went out on my van. Luckily I was at home in my driveway. Called Ford and they said that there have been no complaints and they would not cover it. So I am having to have it fixed my self. The vehicle is 4 years old, I personally do not believe that the pump should be bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10019158, filed 2003-05, 54,285 miles“My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. The Ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. They also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. All this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10002754, filed 2003-01, 36,570 miles“April 2008 lost fuel pump, and guage for gas level had fuel pump sending unit and filter replaced but gauge didnt come back it stayed on as a low fuel light permanently. Brake fluid leaking or excessive use by braking system had to fill about once weekly brakes though they had been replaced would just go out with no warning ABS light wasnt indicative due to fact its lighting up and staying lit was errratic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260392, filed 2009-03, 103,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 23 | 1% |
| 2000 | 33 | 2% |
| 1999 | 29 | 2% |
| 1998 | 71 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 52 | 4% |
| 1995 | 148 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Windstar
278 complaintsBody and structure
276 complaintsBrakes
223 complaintsElectrical system
209 complaintsSuspension
208 complaintsSteering
184 complaintsEngine cooling
129 complaintsVehicle speed control
99 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
35 complaintsAir bags
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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