While driving 25-35 MPH the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. The mechanic indicated that the brake line clamp rusted and caused a leak. *nlm.....
1996 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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My check engine light stays on and if I hit the brakes suddenly the brake light will come on.
The vehicle experienced brake failure due to the corrosion of the brake line. The consumer felt that it is unfair to address the recall to the northern states when the southerners have had the same failure. The consumer was parked in the driveway when he applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. When checked underneath the vehicle, fluid was running off of the catalytic converter. The consumer has spent each winter in two northern states and has experienced salt/snow roads on numerous occasions. The consumer requested reimbursement. Recall#02v101000 *scc
The ABS light had flashed periodically, the transmission had burnt out, and the engine had become contaminated with coolant. The consumer had requested reimbursement for the charge of the rebuilt engine. Scc
Abs and check engine light constant, replaced o2 sensor, replaced ABS brakes, transmission problems causing vehicle to jerk and not change gears when running or parked, coolant leaking and door sensors are bad. All document known issues on.*jb http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_ford_windstar_1996.html - something needs to be done about this. This has gone on far to long and is putting peoples life at stake. I have children in my van and all of these are big issues that need to be address immediately.
While traveling on the highway the ABS braking light appear on the dashboard and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
Engine light on. Dealership stated that head gasket needed replacement and possible engine damage. Found hundreds of complaints on internet relating to defect in 1995-1997 windstars with head gasket problems. Ford dealership claims do not know anything about problem. Contacting ford, but getting run around and tends not to speak to me since mileage is over 100,000. Obvious problem, as evidence by the ability to easily find others with same issue. Dealership suggested engine replacement at $4,000 or gasket replace at $1,200. Another issue is ABS light on. Seems to be another issue where known problem with fords, but ford not able to fix. Dt
Failure occurred in parking lot, able to stop using emergency brake. Hydraulic fluid leaked on exhaust manifold, fire prevented by diverting leak. Contacted ford customer care oct 2002 who stated no recall on record and offered no repair despite my reference to your 02v101000 recall. I have digital pictures if you want. Repeated contacts with ford get no resolution. Dealer listed on form was original purchase location and not involved. Dt
Consumer states, while driving vehicle noticed a black smoke and flame under the hood. The master cylinder was causing the burning and damaging wire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
The brake system and it's components failed, the ABS light had come on constantly, the transmission burned out, and the engine was contaminated with coolant. The consumer requested a new vehicle or a new engine. Mr scc
The brake bracket has gotten weak from rust and gets into rear hub causing a loud irritating noise. The rust causes the rear brake antilock sensor to light up in dash.
Master brake cylinder replaced for 3rd time. Brake pedal would slowly go to the floor. 1st replacement before 25000 miles. 2nd replacement at 43282 miles by baytlefield ford 8980 matthas ave, manassas, va. 22110. 3rd replacement at 87808 miles by battlefield ford. This van was purchased by me as a "reacquired vehicle" with brake master cylinder being one of the reported concerns. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768024
No description given. Nlm
Consumer states that while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the consumer smelled smoke. The consumer took the vehicle to the local garage and they stated that the brake fluid had dripped onto catalytic converter and started a fire. *nlm the consumer put out the fire with an extinguisher.
No description given. Nlm
While driving front brake line rubbed against vehicle's structure component, causing a hole to develop in line, and resulting in loss of brakes.*ak consumer stated brake fluid leaked onto catalytic converter.
Front two brakes were replaced twice within a year with additional return for brake adjustments due to erratic soft pedal. Vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes. Please describe details.
Consumer states brake (service) warning light started coming on when pulling away from a stop. Also the antilock brake warning light is on. Dealer found low brake fluid, the front brake linings, rotors, rear lings, and both rear wheel cylinders needed to be replaced. However consumers inspection found that dealership had never added brake fluid. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for unnecessary repairs and would like to see brake fluid sensors recalled.
Need to replace speedometer head, replaced tie rod, front and rear brakes, cylinders, head gasket and now engine blew need new engine.
Dealer made repairs for recall 02v101 for the front right brake lines, however consumer states that now the other brake lines are corroded, consumer feels all the brake lines should be included in the recall.
Consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same problem with brake line as stated in recall 02 v 101 000, but this vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.
While driving at 50mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle had extended stopping distance which caused the brakes to vibrate.*ak also the consumer stated that the antilock brakes activated when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement. The van was taken to suppes ford of johnstown pa who replaced the right front exciter ring. (excellent short form)
Owner drove about a mile away from home, stepped on brake pedal, and it descended to the floor. Van lost all braking ability due to brake line rupturing. Ten minutes later, van was on fire due to brake fluid making contact with catalytic converter. Manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not part of recall 02v101000 due to VIN. Please describe details.
The brakes make a loud sound like a rolling drum when you try to stop. It shakes, rattles and makes a loud dragging like noise until the car stops. Now you have to press the brakes all the way down in order to just slow the van down. Also sometimes when you try to accelerate the van will start to move backwards when it's in drive. Then with a hard kick which sort of feels like someone is rear ending you, the van will go forward. The brakes are so bad at this point that sometimes the emergency brake is needed just to stop the van.
When braking vehicle jolts and vibrates. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
Brake line going to right front wheel corroded ,causing brake failure at 70 MPH on interstate 85.
Head gasket failed and was replaced, also a new engine cover was put on, a little over a year later the head gasket had to be replaced again and the engine had to be cleaned and milled due to the sludge build up, serpentine belt noisy.
The federal safety agency recall 02-v-101-000/ manufacturer's recall# 02s36; while driving 35-40mph and when applying brakes they failed to stop vehicle. This resulted in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired before recall was issued. Please provide more information.
The federal safety agency recall 02 v 101 000/manufacturer's recall 02s36 concerning brake line failure which occurred while driving. Problem was due to loss of brake fluid. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
When parked in driveway (thank god) I stepped on brake and pedal went to the floor. Looked underneath and fluid was flowing off of the catalytic converter. Had vehicle towed to nearest dealer (allstar ford, praireville, la) to fix. They advised subject line failed due to corrosion (I have the line and it is corrosion). Failure fits nthsa recall 02v101000 except that vehicle was purchased and registered in louisiana, but I have childern in nj and pa and spend time there each winter and have experienced snow and salted roads many times. In any case there should be an implied contract when you purchase a car that a critical component will not fail due to a preventable design error, or if it fails not be repaired by the manufacturer. I believe any vehicle with this failure regardless of place of purchase or registration should be covered by this recall.
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