Tracking system light comes on without prior warning. And brakes are not operable. Light on the inside comes on intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.
1997 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Passenger side rear brake drum cracked but was not noticed immediately. When it was repaired, there was severe damage to all components within the drum. It seems very unusual that this happened, especially considering the low mileage of the vehicle. This is one of numerous failures this vehicle has had in the last 6 months. I had the driver front coil spring break, but it was eventually recalled. Based on the complaints about this vehicle in your database, I feel this vehicle is very unsafe, and not reliable. Ford has had many recalls for various vehicles in the past 2 to 3 months.
Engine check light, ABS and trac off lights started flashing at 78,000 miles. Car has failed 4 times. Repeated trips to service center, tune-up twice, new battery, new fuel pump. Approx. $1500 paid so far, car continues to fail while driving. Ford motor co.
We believe the sheer number of defect on this car is unbelievable. We purchased it used from my parents. Total cost of non "wear and tear" repairs is around $5000. This is over 25% of the vehicles original value, and over 50% of the value at time of purchase. While no accidents have occurred, we believe ford should take responsibility for a bad product.
Brake pads twice and the brake rotors once needed to be replaced. Abs light and parking brake light in the dash began to flash on and off. Currently, they are staying on in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachment.
Emergency parking brake will not engage which causes vehicle to move forward when parked on an incline. Please give any further details.
Right side brakes make intermittent rumbling noise, dealer unable to determine the cause. Nlm
Transmission failed. Yh
I am concerned about the warning lights on the dashboard. When driving this vehicle the ABS brake light along with the emergency brake stay lit while driving and when the vehicle is being used. It also seems that the door ajar buzzer tends to keep sounding while driving. This is a hindrance while driving.
Abs brake light illuminates for no apparent reason. Mjs
Front brakes are soft.
Abs and brake light comes on when brakes are applied.
Ford service bulletin 980318985a28 parking brake won't release
Brake pads failed. Yh
Norm conditions 20 MPH stop ABS engaged,delayed stop. Near accident. Dealer found no problem, not repeatable. One year later problem recurred, and ABS light illuminated. Dealer to replace left wheel sensor. Seems that if the on-board computer doesn't think there is a problem, the technicians cannot find it. Sensors could have been replaced earlier as a precaution. Other problem- driving 55 on highway and transmission downshifted uncommanded. Check engine light had been illuminated since earlier incident with the dealer unable to diagnose. Sensor in gear selector was bad. Hopefully, no undue wear and tear on transmission resulted from the highway downshift.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing extended stopping distance.
Power steering fluid leakage. Vehicle rolls after being in park on slightest incline.
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
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