1996 Ford Windstar: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Brakes · 180,609 miles · GA

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.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Suspension · 101,000 miles · MI

Consumer stated the stabilizer bar rusted and broke through. As a result, a grinding noise was heard when turning in either direction.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Axle broke at where wheel baering is. Causing ABS teeth grind against steering nuckle and lower ball joint. The drive axle should never break this way. Please let know where can I attach picture.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Body, Brakes · PA

While traveling on the interstate, check engine light appears on dashboard, and vehicle was leaking antfreeze. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer found head gasket had blown, replaced head gasket and thermostat, on several occasions the air conditioning leaks, brakes making grinding sound, dealer found anti-lock sensor failed, rear fender is rusted on passenger side.

Filed Oct 31, 2001 · Brakes · FL

While traveling and applying brakes there is a grinding noise. She has to pump the brakes. Abs braking system doesn't kick in there is a thumping noise. Dealership is aware of problem.,

Filed Oct 11, 2001 · Brakes · IN

Ongoing problem with excessive wear and replacement of brake system. Pads/ rotors had to be replaced on five occasions within five years. Reoccurring problem of a squealing noise coming from wheel when brakes were applied. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Wheels · AZ

In 1999 when turning to the right, we experienced a grinding noise. My husband removed the hubcap and found the steel rim of the wheel to be cracked badly. We contacted the manufacturer and the dealer who both said it was a serious problem, but that the other should pay to have it fixed. Because I put my 3 small children in the car, I paid to have it fixed. Two years later, we have found two more wheels have cracked. This time, we contacted the dealer and the manufacturer agreed to help pay for the repair. The speedometer was the first "problem" we came across with this car. At speeds of over 40mph the needle would go sporactically back and forth between about 35 and 110mph. We were told it would be $400 to replace so, we have not yet had it fixed. Since the first few months of its occurance, it only moves back and forth 5mph up or down of our speed. Please recall the speedometer problem. We have been reading on the internet and it seems many, many other people are having the same problem with the same make of car. Thank you.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · TN

While driving and turning wheel or with any movement in steering there comes a loud squeaking noise, contacted dealer, and dealer stated that there could be a problem with ball joints.*ak problem began about 50000 miles. Also this vehicle has a faulty speedometer.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Steering · TN

While driving there came a loud squeaking noise from steering area. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there could be problems with tie rods. *ak problem began about 50000 miles.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Transmission · MA

When vehicle reaches 30 MPH speedometer would commence to bounce back and forth, and a grinding sound from the odmeter area. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that the part was out of warranty, and not cover under a recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Brakes · NY

When brakes are applied to stop the van, a grinding sound is heard, a vibration is felt in the brake pedal, and stopping distance is increased. Abs light comes on occasionally. Dealer on 9/30/00 said brake system is ok. Problem persists.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

When I get to about 35 MPH, you can hear the speedo head gears grind. When you reach approx 55 - 60 MPH, the speedo needle will bounce up to 90 and back, and keep doing this. We had the speed sensor replaced, but this did not fix the probelm. I was told by lompoc valley ford in lompoc, ca that it is more than likely the speedo head. They also told me that they replace one of these a month, sometimes two a month. It seems to me that ford should fix this problem instead of me paying the $1,000 that lompoc vally ford quoted me to fix a problem that is obviously a manufacturer defect. Although this is not a big safety problem, it could turn into one because you either have to drive too slow for traffic conditions, or you don't know how fast you are really going when you try to keep up with traffic. I appreciate any help you can give me in getting this problem fixed.