Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030707 | 04/01/2003 | 10002678 | Slow to fill fuel tank - service tips. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| 15553 | 01/01/2002 | 630086 | Subject regarding slow/hard to fill fuel tank. *yh | 04/12/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Abs and brake lights keep coming on. cruise control not working. speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. this in turn blew the #10 fuse. this switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. i have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. in addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. the contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. the current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. in addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. the contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. the current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while examining the vehicle the contact noticed rusting along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. the contact also noticed while traveling 30 mph that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right, moments later the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle had also begin to sway left to right. the contact examined the vehicle noticed that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and that the rear axle had partially separated from the vehicle. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and no repairs have been made. the current mileage is 100000 and the failure mileage is 65000. bml | |||
| 09/17/2008 | 95000 | ||
| Engine light came on, unable to pump gas, gas blow back when attempting to fill, takes several minutes and attepts to fill tank. have taken it to several shops unable to find problem, engine light claims to be bleeding problem, have dropped tank, changed fill valve, fuel filter, fuel pump, 3 fuel caps and still have issue | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. sm. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 161000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed control was performed on the vehicle; however, the repair did not correct the failure to the abs. the speedometer warning light remained illuminated and the odometer failed making it impossible for the contact to see the current miles on the vehicle. the dealership stated the failure was not caused by the repair. the manufacturer filed report 378860041 and advised that they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure miles was 161,000 and the current miles were not available. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 1 | 09/09/2009 | |
| 2002 ford windstar mini van. consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 161000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed performed was performed on the vehicle, but the repair did not correct the failure the abs, and the speedometer light remained illuminated and the odometer failed the contact was unable the read the current miles on the vehicle. the dealership advised the failure was not caused by the repair. the manufacturer took a report 378860041 and advised they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure miles was 161,000 and current miles was not available. li | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 1 | 09/09/2009 | |
| 2002 ford windstar mini van. consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 161000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed performed was performed on the vehicle, but the repair did not correct the failure the abs, and the speedometer light remained illuminated and the odometer failed the contact was unable the read the current miles on the vehicle. the dealership advised the failure was not caused by the repair. the manufacturer took a report 378860041 and advised they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure miles was 161,000 and current miles was not available. li | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 1 | 09/09/2009 | |
| 2002 ford windstar mini van. consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 193000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). the contact stated that the it took over eight months to perform the repairs and the vehicle became inoperable after repairs. the dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump had become defective and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 193,000. | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 193000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealers to have repairs for recalls nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (component: structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (component: suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and after taken approximately eight month to performed the repairs the vehicle no longer runs. the dealer stated that the battery, fuel pump had become defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 193,000. pm | |||
| 01/01/2004 | |||
| Everytime i feel my gas tank up it spits gas out at me. i cringe at the thought of pumping gas. i let it go pretty low before resorting to a gas shower. as soon as i start pumping (s l o w l y) it will start immediately. there's more gas on the ground then in my tank! so pathetic! | |||
| 07/20/2006 | 48000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. whenever the engine was running and the temperature is very high, the contact can smell gasoline inside the passenger compartment. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 65,552 and failure mileage was 48,000. updated 08/31/09 *bf | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/2008 | 25000 | 9999 | 11/01/2002 |
| Getting lean code p0171 and p0174. dealer analyzed and from what i can tell it's tsb 03-16-1 (nhtsa sb# 16920) i have searched the internet (as you can) and it's a widespread problem (i know 2 other people personally who may have it). it is my belief that there should have been (or should be) a recall on this defect. in my case, the van will lose rpm's, then rev up on cold startup. when it does this, the van executes a jerking motion which to me could be dangerous. in other cases, it will stall or nearly stall at traffic lights. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| 2002 ford windstar lx. consumer states problem with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. the abs light illuminated. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Cel came on..blew 02 sensor code. replaced. few days later cel came back on now with p0171 and p0174 codes. this is a massive know problem from doing an internet search and also searching this site even under other windstar years. this is a very costly expensive and seems to be quite involved and there needs to be a recall on this. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| 2002 ford windstar. engine warning light comes on. test meter shows lean condition in bank 1 & 2. resetting the mil light will work for a few days, then warning light comes on again. engine runs well, no noticeable problems in driving. this has happened for at least 20,000 miles. *tr | |||