The dealer located in the sandy spring rejected to the take remedy action on the recall 09s09. I complained to the dealer service department that the odometer is malfuntioning when it is in operation. It suddenly cause unknown acceleration when using the cruise control. It is also found out the brake hose is leaking as results of the speed control modification system by the local mechanic shop.
1999 Ford Windstar brakes problems
223 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 223
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light12
- Foundation components: master cylinder5
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module5
- Pedals and linkages3
- Foundation components3
- Conventional3
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Windstar brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford Windstar brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. These vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions.
Recall number 99V147000 · Recall details
What 1999 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Shifted from park to drive and entered into traffic lane. Pressed down on gas pedal but all that happened was engine revved up but vehicle would not go forward. Luckily, there was light traffic or I would have been hit. A helpful person pushed me to a safe place to park. I started the car and found that only reverse worked. No forward motion when put in drive, 2 or 1. I checked transmission fluid level and it was at proper level had vehicle towed to my house. Searched online and found this is a common issue with 1999 windstar's. Called a transmission place and told them what happened and was told I likely had suffered a transmission failure and needed a new transmission. I'm the second owner and the vehicle has approximately 125,000 miles on it. Also, the brake master cylinder failed in october 2014. Updated 03/28/16.
Abs light on and speedometer failure
Abs light is on
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made award of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Abs light will randomly turn on during vehicle operation meaning ABS system is not working.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles. Brought the vehicle to ford in plainville, ct and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount. Still not corrected and I understand that the ABS system is not working. Have checked other owners and they have the same problem. Also have a cruise control system that is not working. Have been told that I need a new harness for a cost of over #300. Still not activated.
Abs brake light on and/of at will, not consistant. Fear of ABS not functioning in the event of ABS being needed.
The ABS controller for this vehicle has stopped functioning. This is a known defect with this model. The causes are either poor soldering on or damage from fluids to the controller's board. Without ABS, the vehicle is significantly less safe and I've experienced five incidents where I and my passengers narrowly escaped serious injury due to ford's and the nhta's unwillingness to rectify this flaw.
My ABS light keeps coming on. It goes out when the car is turned off but comes back on after driving a coupl of miles.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Windstar brakes
Does the 1999 Ford Windstar have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 223 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Ford Windstar, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Windstar brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Windstar brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V147000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Windstar have bad brakes?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (655 complaints), 2002 (643 complaints) and 2001 (544 complaints).
Other 1999 Ford Windstar problems
Transmission 276Body 275Electrical 208Suspension 208Steering 184Engine 136Acceleration 99Visibility 62Locks 35Fuel system 29Airbags 28Lights 26Wheels 23Tires 21Seat belts 18Seats 15Driver assistance 11
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