The caliper was hanging up causing premature brake failure. Yh
1996 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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While driving or when vehicle is in different gears , door ajar chime will sound when the doors are actually closed. Also, the ABS brake warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the ABS system. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
There have been numerous failures of systems in my van. The engine must be replaced, the speedometer is out again.
This vehicle has a soft (spongy) brake pedal, which results in extended stopping distances during hard or panic stops. This was emphasized recently when we narrowly avoided an accident on the interstate. The lack of braking effectiveness is not so obvious during normal driving. We have requested the dealer to repair this, originally shortly after the purchase, and just a week ago when the front brake pads were replaced. Replacing the brake pads did not correct the problem. The dealer seems unable to understand or correct the problem. This problem relates to your ea 96026; and I have seen many other complaints in your file. This is a serious safety defect.
Braking has been fading for the past year resulting in excessive stopping distance. Dealer checked brakes, found: "brake are good". My wife had a front-end collision when the car in front of her hit a 3rd car cutting into their lane.
Parking brake did not release completely. No warning light on. Lever down. Burned up all 4 brakes and car would not stop.
Anti-brake light keeps going off.
Right front brake worn out, damaging rotor, requiring replacement. Left front brake worn out, but rotor salvageable. No audible indication up to failure warning of worn pads. Looks like brakes should have lasted longer also. Vehicle not driven on highway or heavy traffic.
Brake pedal went to floor and no brakes in normal stop on dry pavement. Then brakes were fine. 2 wks later happened again so took to ford. Ford replaced all brakes due to heat from slightly set emergency brake (warning light was burned out they said). Brakes to floor, but manuel brakes the next day. Ford drained brake lines. Happended again. Ford said you will have manuel brakes--it takes a while for new brakes to settle in. Kept happening-pedal to floor, manuel brakes, then normal braking. No improvement in 2 months so returned to ford. Ford said no problem. On 12-22 rear ended a truck as brakes failed with no manuel brakes available. Ford says no problem. Ford engineer refuses to talk with me and sends the message that there is nothing that can cause that kind of problem. I don't know what to do.
Overdrive light flahsing - advised by ford dealer to no longer drive. Eec tested found faulty valvebody. This was the third major incident with front brakes. At 26,107 miles the front brake system was completely rebuilt. At 38,831 miles the rotors wer
When attempting to put vehicle into gear it doesn't shifting properly. Also, ABS light is on, and there are no ABS brakes. Vehicle has been into repair shop three times for repair service, and the dealer can't determie the cause.
When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance . Also, the ABS light stays illuminated while in motion. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.
We have been having our ABS light come on when the van travel on the highway. When traveling at speeds between 50-55 after 3-10 miles at this speed the ABS light comes on. This problem started in dec 1998 and the dealership thought they fixed the problem by cleaning the sensors. The problem kept coming back . Now we were informed that there is a toothed collar on the front axles that the sensors monitor for speed. These rings crack and the sensor picks up the crack. The dealership replaced the left front axles on the van on 24 sept 1999. They figured this would fix the problem. We drove the van to my parents home in scranton, pa and 7 miles into the journey the ABS came on again. The problem will not go away and ford has no spare parts to replace these rings until 15 oct. How can someone place a 5 star government safety rating on a vehicle when the main safety does not operate. Within the last 3 months this van has had the subframe mount, steering rods and part and last the whole left axle. If we keep this up my wife will have a whole new van. We have a handicapped child and the van is very useful for him and his baby brother. We don't drive it but local any more. We don't feel safe. We are asking how this van received a 5 star safety rating and what could you do to help us get this problem corrected. We only buy american made cars, but as of latley I am looking at old junk cars. Please feel free to contact us at anytime to talk about this. Thank you for you time.
Tracking control system light/ ABS brake light illuminate, indicating malfunction within the systems. Please give any further details.
The tracking control light and ABS brake light illuminate, indicating a problem within the system. Please give any further details.
The ABS light illuminates while vehicle is in motion. The dealer has inspected the brake system several times and could not correct the problem.
Ea96026, braking system malfuctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result a crash. Also, dealer replaced the front brakes twice. Please provide further information.
Three of the four front capliper brake bolts were missing causing an awful grinding noise from the front undercarriage. Nlm
Abs brake light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system cause unknown. Dealer adjusted the rotors which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving vehicle at either high or low speeds ABS brakes would lock up on their own.
The ABS light comes on. Recall notice #99v14700 was received for hydraulic cylinder system. Had ABS checked at dealer & sticker was applied control unit that went bad & needed replacing. Had no problems with brake system prior to recall notice .
Ea 96-026, when traveling at low speeds and coming out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic, experienced brakes fading away which resulted in extended stopping distance. Consumer unsure if pedal traveled to the floorboard. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
Anti lock brake system is continually failing, replacement of components do not rectify failures. Mjs
Abs light keeps coming on. Had received recall notice 99v14700 for hydraulic cylinder system. Took to dealer & had ABS checked. Hydraulic control circuit went bad & needed replacing.
Tried to stop vehicle due to traffic ahead and the vehicles brakes did not engage causing me to drive into the rear end of the vehicle stopped ahead of me.
Abs brake light keeps coming on. Would add brake fluid & light goes out. Taken to dealer & was informed by mechanic a code would come up, even after brake fluid had been added. This happens every 2 months.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to g to the floor, and extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
The brake lining, sliders, rotors & 2 calipers had to be replaced due to grinding, metal to metal, & excessive wear. Brakes not holding like they should. Had same problem 1 1/2 years ago. Took vehicle to mechanic for repairs.
Abs system continually failing, several component replacement(sensors, module assembly and cleaning of the sensor rings), however failure indicator light continues to illuminate on occasions. Mjs
Front brake rotors: due to rotors warping, they have been replaced 3 times since I purchased the vehicle. All have been covered under original warranty. Now, my warranty has expired, and therefore, I am stuck with any future problems. Passenger side sliding door: rust was found on inside bottom of door. It was temporarily fixed; dealer is waiting for ford to approve new door to be installed (under original warranty).
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