Abs light on dashboard comes on intermittently, after 5 minutes of operation light will come on, then stay on, but after shut off vehicle and start again light is fff and comes back on after few minutes of travel.
1996 Ford Windstar: ABS light or ABS activating
99 of the 1,386 complaints about the 1996 Ford Windstar describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 99
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 83,680
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 24 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Ford windstar brake, ABS brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks!
The brake & ABS lights were coming on intermittently then the brakes started squeaking and eventually started at least scrubbing on the right side. Also, when you push the brake pedal down, it felt soft. This started happening again at the beginning of october of this year and the right front brakes are scrubbing. And, the brake pedal feels soft, again. My husband replaced the brakes on 12/28/09 and we had to have the right front axle and spindle replaced on 01/13/10. We had the recall no. 09s09 work performed at richard haney ford in carrollton, georgia on 12/17/09. New front brakes were also put on by mechanics on 12/12/08 & 09/17/07.
My ABS light stays its been on for 6 months now, my cruise control wont work, and my speedometer goes crazy, no lights in my dash and got told there was a recall on several of these items and I want to know how to get past recalls on my van I've have seen all kinds of recalls and never sent nothing.
1996 ford windstar. Consumer requests a refund for money spent on repairs as a result of the problem described in a recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a brake fluid leak which damaged the ABS module, closkspring and caused the cruise control not to work. The consumer stated in mid-late december she and her husband began to experience problems with braking and the ABS light would come on and go off at random. Braking was sometimes interrupted by a shuddering which delayed the action of the brake after the brake pedal was depressed, as if the ABS did not want the brake to engage. This happened during normal braking as well as a quick press of the brake pedal, but in either case the braking was prolonged. The consumer stated the dealer repaired the problem with a kit and she was reassured the brake leak was fixed and there should be no more problems and there was nothing wrong with the action of the brakes. Several days later, the consumer and her husband experienced the shuddering again while driving 65 MPH. The consumers husband decided to purchase an ABS module from an online dealer. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who agreed to install the part. The problem with the ABS light and shuddering has been resolved. When the consumer received the recall notice, he went to the dealership with the receipts from the repair, but was told his vehicle was not one of the years covered for a refund of previous repairs.
The ABS warning light comes on when driving. I can stop and shut the van off and it will be all right. 1996 ford windstar 82,400 miles.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder leaks, causing a short which activates the ABS light on the dash. This short creates a severe fire risk. This switch also interacts with and can cause problems with the cruise control, speedometer and odometer.
Abs light stays on continuously. Was told it was due to a problem on the right front wheel, replaced parts on right front wheel, ABS light still stays on. No other reasons found for light to be on. Numerous attempts to correct have not succeeded. *jb check engine light continues to stay on. I have paid $89 3 times to have 'diagnostics' run which show no reason for the light to be on, yet it continues to stay on which will not allow my car to pass state inspection.
Abs light on, brake light on, brakes failed due to broken brake line. This is the second time this happened. On 2 different brake lines. We replaced both brake lines.
Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. Two years ago around june 7 2003 while driving the van all weekend, when they got out of the van and walked into a store, were not into the store for 10 minutes and someone said that the vehicle on fire. Had problems with ABS light coming on, and they tried to have this fixed. Were not successful in getting this fixed. The vehicle was totaled, and the insurance company covered it. She believed the problem was from the deactivation of cruise control switch. The fire started under the hood.
The vehicle's door locks locked and unlocked on their own. *nm there were problems with the front driver side wheel and the engine light and the ABS light was intermittent. The consumer experienced an accident which may be due to the brake lines. Refer to recall#02v101000. *sc the sway bar rattled, the tie rods were replaced.
The computer that controls the ABS malfunctioned, resulting in the anti lock brakes not engaging when vehicle was being driven on ice or snow. Dealership was contacted.*ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear...
- Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Some vehicles may exhibit ABS (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no (DTC) diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit ABS (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no DTC (diagnostic...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During assembly, some brake lines were installed in a twisted position, causing contact with the dash panel insulator above the catalytic converter. This contact could abrade the brake line corrosion protection, consequently, salt or water absorbed in the dash panel insulator would promote corrosion. This corrosion could ultimately lead to a leak in the brake line.
- Risk
- Leakage of brake fluid will result in brake light activation. Extended stopping distance could also result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. A brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. A brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. Owner notification began may 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V101000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. These vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions.
Recall number 99V147000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Ford Windstar abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Ford Windstar?
99 of 1,386 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Windstar (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 1996 Ford Windstar?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Windstar?
There are 2 recalls and 24 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Windstar
Engine failure 83Check engine light 78Coil spring 63Overheating 57Brake failure 46Fire or smoke 41Transmission failure 40Misfire 30Stalling 27Ball joint 26Grinding brakes 25Adaptive cruise 22Slipping 16Loss of power 13Tire blowout 13Wipers 13Knocking 11Door locks 10Fuel leak 10Fuel smell 9Won't shift 9Sudden acceleration 9Jerking 8Harsh shifting 7Premature wear 7Fuel pump 6Headlights 6Power steering loss 6Seat belt 6
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