While driving consumer applied the brake and they failed. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop, technician stated brake lines were rusted. This vehicle was bought on sept 9, 2003.
1995 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Consumer stated that while driving and without warning ABS brakes failed ,causing the pedal to go to the floor. Dealer notified.
The brake line corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic which replaced the brake line on 5/8/2003.
The front area of my van makes loud popping noises when I apply the brakes and/or turn the steering wheel. This problem occurs mainly in the summer months or times when the temperature is warmer. This problem began about a year to a year and a half after I bought the van when it was still under warranty, and the problem still exists today. I had taken it to the dealer and they told me there was nothing wrong. The dealer said the popping noise was the brake cylinders expanding onto the pads to stop the van. It is odd though because the front end pops when I am turning the wheel at a very slow speed when I am not applying the brakes.
The anti-lock system failed, which caused an accident.
1995 ford windstar lx head gaskets blew out at 100,112 miles today. Warranty through 100,000 miles. I've had to have the brakes repaired at least once per year for the last 4 years.
Abs locks and vehicle does not stop. Have spent over $2000 trying to fix braking issue. Tone rings, struts, suspension, front brakes, rear brakes, bearings, cv joints, master cylinder, among other replacements. Over bumps, small hills, straight roads, anytime coming to a stop, vehicle intermittently fails to stop completely. Have pumped brakes and found that brake pedal gets hard and loud, still does not help to stop vehicle. Steering wheel feels loose at when this happens. Brake pedal also kicks back, sometimes with excessive force, makes a load grinding noise. Controlling the car becomes difficult as loss of brake pressure and steering wheel rocking (on decent of small hill) combined make for a deadly combination. I am being forced to purchase a better vehicle, not ever ford again.
The steel brake pipe as leaking. The pipe had deteriorated which caused a hole. Scc ph
The brake system has failures that can not be found by either a dealer service department or brake specialist. Have spent over $1500 trying to fix the brakes. What happens is that when brakes are depressed they rumble and jump and no brake to stop. Then brakes kick in and tires squeal from the quick stop. All windstars I have spoke to are having the same issue. This needs to be investigated, this is a car that families are traveling in. Children can and will be injured. Dt
The entire engine was replaced, however the vehicle continued to have engine problems, the transmission side pan gasket, heat, power window, defroster, door switch assembly, were all replaced, the dome light would stay on continuously, and the right caliper was leaking.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the rear right brake also states that while husband was driving the vehicle was almost involved on a collision also stated that she has received a recall from ford on the front right brake. Dealer was contacted and stated that had nothing to do with her previous problem so there for there is nothing that they can do. Ts
Brake line corroded through and sprayed brake fluid onto cat. Converter causing smoke. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768021
When brakes were applied they failed to respond due to a hole in brake line which leaked brake fluid. Line was corroded from inside out. *ak
Front struts had to be replaced. Front end alignment performed. Caster and camber reset. There is a squealing noise from front end when turning, dealer replaced outer tie rods and right control arm.
I had front brake job done in jan 2002, no defective lines or leaks reported, in the following month I twice had to add a very small amount of brake fluid. While driving home from work on june 6 my brake light came on when I was on interstate 4 near my exit. The next morning I started to back out of my driveway to take my van to repair shop and brake pedal went to the floor. My driveway had a stream of brake fluid running down. I had aaa tow my van to a repair shop and they had to make and replace brake line to right front brake hose. I bought this van in spring hill, fl in may 1995 and move to new york in june 1995. I moved back to florida in nov 1999. I have contacted ford and told my vehicle is not covered under recall 02v101000. I hope this problem does not occur to other minivan owners and potentially all ford windstars may experience this total brake failure. Nlm
Dealer, jackson's ford in jackson, fl; phone# 517/787-9500 refused to honor recall#02 v101000 concerning the brake line. The manufacturer was not notified at this time. *ak the consumer states that the vehicle has not been serviced by the dealership properly. The dealer refused to complete.
The car was parked in my driveway. I started the car and stepped on the brake pedal. The pedal went to the floor. I got out of the car and looked around the wheels. I saw oil leaking out around the right rear wheel and on the spare tire.
Front brakes failed, and pedal went to the floor.
I have experienced this problem in no less than 6 ford vehicles. No safety defect listed.
Consumer stated there was a starting problem, the vehicle would not crank but the lights would illuminate, consumer also stated that there was a rattle around the steering column and speedometer, dealer stated that the outer tie rod ends needed replaced and also stated that the failed tie rods were not used anymore due to a lubrication defect.
The federal safety agency recall 02 v 101 000/manufacturer's recall 2s36 concerning brake lines: rear brake lines have corroded and cause loss of brake fluid. A recall has been issued on the front brake line. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem with the brake line as stated in recall #02-v-101-000. But by this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Dealer contacted.*ak head gasket failed. Consumer is asking reimbursement for repairs.
A steel brake line rubbed through the frame, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and the brakes to fail.
Abs brake light came on and stayed on and brakes made a loud noise . This could cause vehicle not to stop at a shorter distance. Dealer contacted.
Consumer states when applying the brakes the vehicle will slow down then it releases and goes a foot more then it will stop. This only happens when on an incline, dampness. Consumer states it could happen anytime now. Consumer feels unsafe. Please provide any further information.
The federal safety agency recall 02 v 101 00/manufacturer's recall 02s36 concerning brake line: after repairs were done brakes would not stop vehicle. Dealer unable to locate cause. Vehicle been at the dealer for 3o days. At quality ford in mt vernon, ny; phone# 914/699-0900. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall 02v101000 repairs. Dealer stated not only was short section affected by recalled brake corrosion, but all brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced.*ak frod customer service says they have no responsibility for these malfunctioning parts.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer to get brake recall 02v101000 repairs done. A few days later, brakes locked up and became inoperable. Recall remedy did not work. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*akjg
Engine head gaskets are leaking antifreeze onto engine. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer adds ABS brake system defective. Vehicle repeatedly stalls and will not restart.
Abs braking light and engine check light appear on dash while traveling on highway.
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