Anti lock brakes failed.
1996 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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The rotors warped and caused the windstar to shake when the brakes were applied. The rotors and brake pads were replaced in july of 1997 by dealership.
Abs brake sensor failed resulting in collision.
Front wheel lug nut broke off causing extreme vibration.
Abs brake system failed.
Abs brake light stays on while braking.
Abs problems; when applying the brakes on normal road conditions there is a grinding sound and the pedal goes to the floorbroad, and more stopping distance is required. Dealer stated that the brake calipers were missing and were replaced under warranty. Consumer is still experiencing a braking problem.
Owner has ABS brakes.0 vehicle was involved in an accident. Brakes were applied, but did not stop vehicle. Pedal went completely to floor. Also ABS light came on at time of accident. Cause has not been determined.
Brakes faded, causing accident.
Vehicle was parked and key out of ignition; v ehicle rolled across ann isle in parking lot due to emergency brake failure and stopped at a planter island.
Abs brake failure; also ABS warning light keeps coming on.
Owner has ABS brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. Also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. Owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. Owner is very concerned for safety.
The brakes on leased vehicle have gone bad, and the manufacturer is not willing to replace or repair these brakes, and the car is still under warranty.
Vehicle's front disc brakes have premature wear and tear at 12,000. The brakes had to be replaced. Dealer stated that other windstars have the same problem.
The vehicle's ABS brakes failed and ABS light came on. Vehicle vibrated at high speed. Brakes serviced at 20miles. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal will continue to maneuver, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. Please provide further details.
Was driving applied the brakes, vehicle slowed down then locked up and hit a mail truck .
While driving, experienced ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop got no response, vehicle continued to go foward at same speed 20-25mph, rearended mail truck, no prior warning, no injuries.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Experiencing moments when extreme pressure must be used to stop.
In cold snowy weather when appying the ABS brakes, they failed three times, causing an accident, took to dealer, couldn't find problem .
Defective transmission, causing vehicle to roll backwards while in the park position/ accident.
Abs: applied brakes on bottom of slight incline, vehicle stopped at much longer distance than normal, excessive effort to stop vehicle.
Transmission growls and sounds lke it is going to drop/hit the ground; also brake pedal gets mushy/soft, vehicle loses control. There is also loss of steering power.
Son was driving along approximately 20 MPH and hit a sheet of ice and the vehicle just went to the right side of the road. The ABS brakes seemed to have locked up suddenly.
When driving the ABS brakes and traction off, light comes on, the brakes seem to grab and the vehicle slows down and suddenly stops with no intention of stopping.
While driving experienced ABS brake failure, when attempting to stop, pedal went to floor, almost had a crash, no prior warning.
Upon making a right hand turn the anti-lock braking system did not send the proper message to the wheel sensor.
When driving on wet and dry pavement, the brake pedal fades, causing extended stopping distance.
The electrical ABS anti-lock brake light keeps coming on and the engine check light also comes on. Please describe.
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