It appears to be an electrical problem. New brakes pads on front, system was bled of air, brake pedal has normal travel. Abs may not function.
1999 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Abs light turned on again and goes off when vehicle is turned off. Light indicated that ABS is failed, brakes become poor under this condition. Brakes do not stop windstar well when light comes on all the time.
My ABS and trac off light are on all the time causing 11 ABS fault codes, c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1256, 1250, 1242, 1214, 1210 1410, 1404. I have cleared all the codes and in a 2 week period they all set again, all are related to the 1185 (failed relay solder joint) module failure.
Abs light comes on and goes off as one drives. It stays on when it is hot outside but does not when it stays cold outside. When light is on there is no ABS brakes. One would think there is a short in the system or a ground issue.
Abs light illuminates often when encountering a bump on the road, but usually just randomly. Light is always off when the engine is started. Initially the light would not come on again for several weeks, but over time the light now always comes on after a few miles. Abs dtc code is c1185.
Abs light keeps coming on. Replaced all speed sensors and front axle tone rings even rebuild the ABS control module. This is costing me allot of money and the ABS light still come on even after I have completed all the necessary repairs. Ford needs to recall these windstars to make the necessary repairs for these vehicles.
Went over rumble strip on roadway and ABS light came on, brake pedal became hard to push. This happened on monday 9/22/2014 my mother in law who owns the vehicle said that this had been happening quite frequently over the past few months. I put my scan tool on the vehicle and got 3 ABS codes c1235, c1236, and c1185. The first two codes pertain to rear wheel sensors and the third pertains to a power relay for the ABS. We have found paper work for three recalls, one related to sub frame corrosion one for the rear axle, and one for an ABS sensor wire. From what I have been reading this problem could be related to the first ABS problem with the harness replacement.
The brake ABS light came on again. Had been on and off during the morning. In town and stopping for a regular traffic light- during the beginning of the stop that was on a wet road - traveling 28 MPH: windstar van locked up right rear tire and vehicle did not stop - tire skidded -wheel / tire was locked and screeching while all the other tires were turning. Van did not stop as expected and took about 125 feet to stop - all the time screeching the 1 right rear tire. Vehicle just would not stop. I was shocked. Never happened before in all the years. Owned for about 14+ years. I am the original owner. Purchased ford windstar new. Abs light remains on. It was as if I had no brakes then. I did not understand why the other 3 wheels / brakes did not slow and stop the vehicle? The windstar finally did stop and I was right at the stop line at the traffic light. Very scary.
Abs light came on when I started the van.
Braking distance suddenly increased -dashboard ABS display 'on'.
Abs and traction control lights come on and will not clear with a scan tool. There are 11 codes showing, all to do with ABS/traction control. Normal braking seems fine, not sure what will happen with a skid or loss of traction in ice or snow. I am told there is a recall on the brake system on this van. Do I need to be concerned about these warning lights?
Abs lights come on randomly, ABS no longer work at that time. Especially dangerous on ice.
Abs light continually comes on, many repairs have been made by mechanic and light still comes on.
Abs light is always on. Traction control light is also always on.
The ABS light goes on in the car without any warning.
Abs light traction control light and battery light on cause ABS hcu and ecu bad.
The ABS is coming on as I come to a normal stop which causes the braking distance to suddenly increase just as you're about to stop. You have to take steps to avoid hitting the car in front of you due to the ABS errantly engaging.
While driving on my way home the ABS light came on my ford windstar 1999.
The ABS light constantly turns on after driving it for a couple of minutes. This is a problem that repeats itself every time I drive it.
The ABS light came on and will not go off. Checked with ford and on-line and see that the ABS light and system are being reviewed for possible product defect.
Abs light keeps coming on and off.
I have a 1999 ford windstar and my ABS light stays on until I turn the vehicle off. The minute I turn it on and begin moving the ABS light comes on and stays on.
The ABS light comes on intermittently for the past year. I had it checked by a mechanic and all sensors are functioning properly.
My battery has been dying due to bad sensors, when I did get it started it became stuck high revving ,the car accelerated and smashed into the curb in front of me, and the brakes wouldn't work so even when I stepped on the brakes to put in reverse the car went flying into the curb behind me, I finally got the vehicle to a complete stop by pulling up the emergency brake. Then I had the car towed to my house.
Abs light comes on intermittently.
We were pulling into a parking lot and smoke came from under the hood. I immediately shut the vehicle off and raised the hood. I am familiar with automobiles and determined that it was not oil or coolant smoke but an electrical burn in the making. I rapidly disconnected the battery and called for a tow truck and had the vehicle towed home. At the house, I reconnected the battery and nothing happened,then drove it for about 5 miles and the smoke came back. I immediately took the vehicle back to the house ( was very close) and disconnected the battery again. The smoke is coming from the ABS controller. I have done some online research and determined that there is a recall on this issue, so I called ford. They told me that my VIN was not included. I then called the factory help line and advised them of the situation. They wanted me to take the vehicle to the dealer, pay the bill and submit it for consideration. I am not included to do so, as I am afraid that the vehicle will catch fire.
Abs light randomly comes on and will stay on until car is turned off.
The ABS light turned on and won't go off. I have taken it in for repair and I have not been able to get the problem fixed.
Abs light is on, has been on for the past 4-5 years that I am aware of. My mechanic is having a hard time tracking the problem down. The engine seized, despite regular maint, requiring a rebuilt engine from ford.
Abs dash light is always on and there is no ABS function on ice. Brakes function okay otherwise. The loss of the ABS feature is troubling as I have to drive on the interstate as well as rural roads which don't get cleared quickly in the winter. Local ford service writer indicated approximately $99.00 to hook up to tester with no guarantee of repair, just cancellation of the code!!! I have run into numerous problems with faulty ford connectors, (cruise control malfunction, fuel gauge giving incorrect reading, running out of gas with gauge showing 1/4 tank, requiring a tow!).
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