Recall 99V309000: 1995 Ford Windstar

Report received

Nov 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

70,116vehicles

Model years

1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: minivans which were originally sold or currently registered in the following hot weather states: alabama, arizona, arkansas, california (10 southern counties), florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada (clark county only), oklahoma, south carolina and texas, can develop cracks in the fuel tank in the forward 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.

Possible consequence

These cracks could result in fuel leakage if they propagate through the wall of the tank.

Remedy

Dealers will install a brace assembly at the strap bolt hole location and replace the tank strap with a revised, longer strap. Dealers will also inspect the tanks for leaks. If a leak exists and is the result of a crack in the fuel tank, the tank will be replaced in addition to the installation of a spacer and longer strap.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Ford Windstar3,326 complaints