The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from under the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA recall campaign number: 99V309000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

After filling the vehicle fuel tank at the fullerton md bj's warehouse store, gasoline began spilling from the underside of the vehicle onto the pavement. The baltimore county fire department (bcfd) was called to the scene and responded with three pieces of equipment. Bcfd applied absorbent to the spilled fuel and contained it until they could transfer the fuel (approx. 25 gals) from my vehicle's tank into a safe storage container. After they completed that service, the vehicle was towed to the local Ford dealership, bob davidson Ford, for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle tank had developed a structural crack in its wall approx. 3 inches long ("hairline") in the same location already designated the documentation described by NHTSA recall number 99V309 / Ford recall no. 99S33, immediately above the center left tank support strap. I can produce clear photos of the crack. I require assistance from the NHTSA in recovering the $1,660.01 I paid the Ford dealer on 10/9/12 for the repair of the tank (they could only find a used tank to install) for what is obviously a manufacturer's defect. As of this date, 8 days later, the used "new" tank has also begun to leak. Many thanks.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99V309000 (component: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle did not reside in one of the states listed under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 216,000. Updated 10/18/2011 updated 10/26/11 updated 3/29/12

- Knoxville , TN, USA

I have a 95 Ford Windstar (89K) LX3.8; dtc P0306.... gave rich condition, black smoke out tailpipe, excessive fuel consumption... don't stay running. Spent more than $4,000 on the repairs didn't resolve the problem. - have replaced all O2 sensors; - have replaced spark plugs/ wires; - have replaced starter/ battery; - have replaced all the upper intake gaskets and intake isolator bolts; - have replaced the fuel injector #6; - have had replaced all water pump/gasket, A/C and transmission two years ago still didn't solve the problem. Need run the compression test for any mechanic issues but don't have the tools to do so' Ford don't want help anything/repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bristow, VA, USA

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. "recall search" from the Ford website yields zero results. Affected owners are not being notified on possible recalls to their vehicles. Any assistance in recovering my expenses and proper replacement of the affected recalled parts from this defective fuel tank, which should have been provided at no cost by the dealer, would be greatly appreciated.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Ford Windstar. After the vehicle had been parked for five days, the contact noticed a large puddle underneath her vehicle near the fuel tank. She confirmed that the puddle was gasoline. The vehicle continued to leak fuel. The contact realized that she was experiencing the same failure mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 99V309000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the recall because her vehicle was not registered in the states listed in the recall. Although the vehicle was not registered, the contact travels frequently in one of the designated states. The dealer advised her to have the vehicle repaired in the designated state. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

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.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

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. I believe that the crack occured because of poor assembly by Ford and that Ford shoul repair any Windstar that has this problem not just those in the hot states.

- Herndon, VA, USA

I have owned this van since 1999. Since I have owned it we have had nothing but problems with it. I have had the rotors turned, and replaced at least 3 times, and they need it again. I have had the head gasket replaced 3 times and one of them times was at 99,000 miles when it was under the warrenty. It had been replaced at least one time before that. My sliding door won't stay closed, even though I just spent $300 getting a new latched put on. My windows won't work. I had larson motors fix a head gasket and my electronic windows, cost me over $250 for the window, that only worked 2 times. I called, and since they put "may not be the problem" on the invoice, they think that clears them, and they wanted me to spend more money on another part. My speedometor has been replaced once and is broke again. The alternator has been replaced. I could go on and on. I am getting no where with anyone. I have spent around $5,000 in repairs, and can't trade the thing off, since I still owe too much on it, due to a tornado that hit our home, and what the insurance didn't cover, the balance was put on our car loan. We don't have the best credit do to having to spend anywhere from $100-300+ a month on repairs to this lemon car. I have a family and need to know that I have a reliable car to drive. I have been stranded with my 3 children a minimum of 4 times this past year.

- Sidney, NE, USA

Exhaust system has corroded, and is causing fumes to enter vehicle while driving. Dealer notified. Oxygen sensor failed twice and was replaced. Head gasket failed and was replaced; also the internal leaks from head gaskets in vehicle corroded flex pip and exhausting into vehicle. Engine failed and was replaced. The outer right and left tie rods failed and were replaced. Air filter failed and was replaced. PCV valve failed and was replaced. The vehicle had continues exhaust leaks into the vehicle, caused some serious health problem to the driver.

- Eagon, MN, USA

Consumer states the vehicle is getting low gas mileage.

- Washingon, NJ, USA

Broken spring caused vehicle stalling.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

Smoke comes from underneath vehicle, dealer cannot find problem

- Ocean View , DE, USA