The braking system malfunctioned, causing the front brake pads wear and tear at 20,000. Also ABS light came on, causing extended stopping distance.
1996 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Abs brakes failed four times.
Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. Had new ABS brakes put on vehicle. The rotors were cut twice. The subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. Tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distace/brakes fading. Also warped front brake rotors, causing vibration when brakes are applied.
Abs system has a short.
Please send a report out to consumers, and find out who else is having these brake problems. I went to firestone for a second opinion after 5 times at ford, the mechanic tells me he sees this often, mainly due to plastic calipers hanging up, they say the calipers are faulty, which cause the pads to get eaten up and rotors to wearout. Ford turned my new rotors 3 times, leaving me, with rotors that after warranty I would have to replace at my cost. Only when I threatned arbitration did they replace them.
While driving approximately at any speed and applying the brake pedal, the brakes take longer to stop, and there's too much play on the brake pedal.
Brakes experience extended stopping distance.
Abs brake problems; intermittently, when applying the brakes, the brakes lock up. This happens under normal braking conditions, normal braking situation and dry roads. The dealer was not able to detect a problem with the braking system. Taken to dealer on 1/17/97 ,9/15/97, 11/4/97 and 4/1/98. Brakes locked up again on 5/19/98. Dealer not able to correct brake problem.
Short in the ABS system.
Experiencing excessive wear of the brake pads/calipers and rotors. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts on a number of occasions. Sproblem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify any problem. *ak consumer states that there is a grinding noise from the front brakes. Consumer also states that the steering wheel is very difficult to use.
Abs light and brake lights come on and the lock the brakes.
Vehicle requires front brakes every 10,000 miles, rotors lasted only 25,000 miles, rear brakes lasted only 8,000 miles. Mileage/driving habits are not wearing out tires - original tire are fine.
When applying the brakes a loud grinding noise occurred. The brake pads were replaced. *ak also, brake shoes were worn badly on the right wheel, also brake shoes were bent.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
The cruise control had an electrical short and the brakes failed.
Abs brake failure.
Abs system failed.
Abs and hand brake failure.
Abs failure.
Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when ABS became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle ,half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy .consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet.
Abs brake lights come on. After applying brakes there's plenty of vibration. Steering wheel has to be held tightly due to moving from side to side. Took to dealer 6 times & brakes repaired each time. Problem still exists. Manufacturer said met warranty obligation.
Anti lock brakes lock up.
Anti-lock brakes fail continuously, causing accident.
When applying brakes vehicle will not stop, usually takes about 2 car lengths before it stops. But it can also vary, depending on the speed. Dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times/7 times rotors and calipers. This has to be done usually every 1500-3000 miles defect is occurring.
Brake pads failed.
Brake pads failed.
Brake/ABS warning light on.
Brakes failed.
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