My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt.70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the ABS light came on and the cruise control did not disengage. She had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier. She had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue. She did not use the cruise control again and but then the engine light came on a cold start. I check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it. But when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the ford dealership and checked for recalls. Finding 3 I followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed control rear subframe and rear support. When asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always I hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints . . . I was a service advisor for honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior. I never put my customers life on the line wth? Is ford teaching these men? I will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy. I don't trust them at all anymore. My family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them. And once repairs are finished I will sell it and buy a honda. Yes honda is not perfect but I have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right.unreal.
1999 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Brake pedal low, I see brake fluid leaking from switch at master cylinder. My wife drive the van its not safe. Ford should have a recall .
The ABS light goes on and off since the vehicle was purchased. The brakes have been checked several times and we were told they are fine. However, the light goes on and off. This would make any driver nervous to constantly worry if there is a brake issue especially with the family with you. Also, the speedometer and the tachometer has starting randomly bouncing around like crazy. It does not happen at a certain mileage either. After a minute or so, they start to function again. This began about a month ago. I have read several blogs of many fellow windstar van owners that have been experiencing the same problem for years. I believe that ford needs to step in and rectify the problems. Ford should stand by there product and fix the failing parts. Does there have to be a serious injury or death before a recall is done!
Problem first occurred in the middle of a snow storm. Abs light would randomly come on while driving with the code c1185. Problems mostly occur in cold weather. Could be very dangerous if the unit stopped working while stopping on a slippery road.
The ABS warning light comes on intermittently. Ford dealer said that the ABS module was failing, that it would work sometimes and sometimes not, until complete failure. Also told me it was safe to drive even if the ABS system did not function. I had the funds to pay for the repairs, the ford dealer seemed reluctant to do them, so they did not fix it.
The ABS light went on after operating the windstar for approximately a mile. Since I new I could continue to operate the vehicle safely, I completed my errands and returned home. When I arrived home I felt excessive heat from under the vehicle and upon inspection found that the right front brake was engaged. The other three brakes were in normal position. I had to replace the front rotors, pads, and right front caliper. I also replaced the brake fluid as it smelled burnt. With the ABS module connected, the front brakes would lock, so I had to disconnect the ABS completely.
Abs warning light stays on, don't know if brakes are working properly.
Abs and trac failure lights come on, windows won't go up and down, cruise control cuts in and out and the check engine light flashes when cruise is on. Ford refuses to deal with this situation and stand by their product.
Abs light is on, cruise control stopped working suddenly, three of the windows stopped working suddenly. Power locks stopped working also.
Abs light has been coming on for years. Ford tech could not fix, and has cleared the following codes on several occasions - all related to the anti-lock braking system: c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254.
The ABS light is on constantly. This indicates that the ABS brakes are not working at all and is a significant safety issue.
Abs light came on. And now it stays on all the time.
The ABS light stays on and the brakes make a loud noise (sounds like an electrical issue)when stopping. I checked the pads and rotors and they appear fine. I have bleed the brakes to try to resolve the issue but it didn't help. Not sure of the original incident date as I bought the van used a few months ago.
Abs power relay output circuit failed and my ABS light stays on. We think the ABS is inoperable.
Bought the van used and was driving home after purchasing it the ABS light came on stays on can not seem to figure out why.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I have been having this problem for about 7 months. The ABS light comes after 2 minutes of driving and it stays on till I shut off the engine. I have taken it to mechanic to see if its something simple but replacement would cost too much. So far I have been driving it. Whether or no its safe-don't know. Hoping the brakes would still function correctly.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Abs light stays on.
The ABS light comes on randomly while driving. Ford dealership determined that the ABS module was bad, and replacement would cost $1250, however, I would be safe driving it without the repair. The regular brakes would still function correctly, I just would not have the anti-lock brake system. Because the vehicle is 14 yrs old, I opted not to have the repair done at this time.
Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since I've owned this van ford need to fix these.
I was driving my van and I tried to stop and could not stop and hit the back of another car had feet all the way down on brake and van would not stop!! I was terrified and my 10 year old lil girl is traumatized!!!!
The ABS lights comes on after the speed of the car goes above 5-10mph.
After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn on engine, ABS now n and its a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug which also needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. Other wise its ok to drive. One I thing I didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button.
My ABS light has been on since I bought this car and now I am hearing about many other people with the same problem. Is it dangerous?
The ABS light periodically comes on. The brakes, for no reason, occasionally seem to go into ABS mode (and seems unrelated to the light being on or off). The brakes get softer and seem to pump. I've experienced real ABS working when braking in north east ice and snow. I'm now driving in the south and the braking seems pretty close to what I remember for actual ABS actuation. I replaced the master cylinder and had a complete fluid change but to no effect.
The ABS warning light on the dashboard began glowing.
The ABS light goes on about 5-10 minutes after starting. When car shut off & restarted ABS light is off and then goes back on after a few minutes.
Abs light comes on after engine warm-up and remains on. After engine compartment has cooled, light is off at restart. It will then come on again after engine warmup. Speed control is intermittently inop.
Abs light illuminated a few months after a recall was complied by ford. The recall consist of replacing a brake pressure switch, cruise control part, and ABS module.
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