1998 Ford Windstar: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · MN

Abs dashboard light stays on vibration when braking while in motion vibration is proportional to speed

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · MA

Abs light is on.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Brakes · ME

Abs is inoperable vehicle does not brake properly.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Brakes · 136,514 miles · IN

The ABS light started coming on after driving for a few minutes then it would go off when the van was turned off. Now the ABS light comes on when I turn the van on & doesn't go off until I turn the key off.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 96,769 miles · IL

Was driving down the road @ 55mph and the speedometer shot to 0mph and the trans was thrown into 1st. This happened several times. I am looking for a resolution. It acts as if vss isn't working. Even threw a code. I replaced the sensor and checked the wires all the way to the ECM. Everything looks quite good. Ran a scanner. Picked up several codes. Vss and ABS sensors all around. Pulled cluster: everything looked great. The only fault I can think of is ECM unless ABS system has the ability to affect the drive like that.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Brakes · AL

Abs light comes on often when I reach speeds of 70mph only.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · PA

This vehicle was part of a previous recall. All the ford dealer did was install a fusible link in the scds circuit to the ABS brake unit. Since that time, the ABS brakes have become inoperable and will start pulsating while driving down the road. This causes dangerous driving conditions. We request that ford replace the defective scds switch, which they know is defective.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 114,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle taken to a local mechanic for inspection of the sub frame when the contact was advised that the sub frame was severely corroded and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the brake lines were also found to be corroded. The brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the sub frame failure and denied any assistance with the repair. The sub frame was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 114,000. The tie rods, front wheel bearings and battery had to be replaced within one year of owning the vehicle. The wheel cylinders, brake adjusters, spring kit, drums, rotors, shoes, and pads all had to be replaced. Also, the turn signal level stopped working for the left side. When the brake was applied, it went to the floor and then pulsated back up, and then the ABS light illuminated. Updated 02/01/12

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · PA

"ABS" and "trac off" lights come on consistently during warm-weather months at speeds over 60mph. This means ABS breaking is disabled until car is shut off and restarted. Ford dealer was unable to reproduce the problem. Issue common per the below link (see problem #2 section). Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Brakes · 58,822 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned with the illumination of the ABS warning lamp. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the wheel sensor needed to be replaced and the pump modulator valve was also defective. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,822.

Filed Feb 21, 2011 · Brakes · 245,000 miles · 00

Braking distance suddenly increased, ABS light and red brake light both on all the time. Trac off flashing.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 4,400 miles · NJ · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission became stuck in overdrive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the main control valve was defective; it was replaced. The contact later began having issues with the brakes as they locked up when the contact applied them to avoid a deer. The vehicle crashed into the woods as a result. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck injuries. The contact was informed that the ABS tone ring seal had cracked; it was repaired. The failure continued and the dealer then replaced the tone ring and sensor. Months later, the brakes began to grab. The entire brake assembly was replaced four times. Furthermore, the contact noticed that the electrical system was defective. The switch assist in all doors was replaced in 2005. In 2011, the contact had the same failure with the switch for the driver side mirror. The dealer replaced the switch on the driver side mirror and checked the latches on the doors because the door light was constantly illuminated. The dealer also replaced all the sensor assists for the doors. The door ajar light was still illuminated. The failure mileage was 4,400 and the current mileage was 72,000.