2000 Ford Windstar: brake failure

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Brakes · 116,000 miles · PA

Abc light appeared - loss of brake peddle reset after turning off the engine in june of 2012 ABS light can on - garage replaced ABS module then in august ABS light can on waiting on a second used ABS module.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Brakes · 124,413 miles · MI · crash

Abs brakes failed to activate or operate as designed minor incident repair garage scanned vehicle dtc code 1185 and ABS light on requires new ABS ecu to repair ABS system apparently a common occurrence, poorly solder joint in ecu.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · MI

I purchased a 2000 ford windstar. N 4/6/13, I was going 20 MPH and the brakes were failing, I pulled into lentz. They repaired everything I could think of. After having my brakes completely repaired the brakes failed again. Bring it back to lentz, with thousands of apologies and promises to fix it right. They repaired even more of the brake system.. The brakes ABS system light still comes on, brakes seem to not work ok. So I bring to ford to have the recalls checked. They said that my master cylinder was leaking again and explained to me that this was a recall from before, and that they already installed a jumper and fuse for it so it wont fail or leak. But apparently it's still leaking and faulting out. So I asked them to fix it, they would not. I called corporate, and they will not budge. Ford will not fix it because they claim it has already been worked on that particular recall and they said they don't "redo" recall work. So that being said they told me, I would be safe driving it like this. That it's no biggie and it wont hurt anything if brake fluid is leaking a little tiny bit by the switch. I am a single mom with kids. I bought it then I put over 2650 dollars so far into this stupid van. Everything has gone wrong. From front axle to brakes, to no heat, electrical crazy stuff going on. Of course they never find it or it apparently don't act up when they test it all. I'm terrified to drive this van. Absolutely terrified of it. They even told me to "be careful, as it may catch on fire by the master cylinder" after telling me they don't redo old recalls!! I guess they put a bracket kit on the front subframe as part of recall but now it has more play in the wheel, I feel like I have to really steer to keep it in between the lines. They should fix my cylinder ABS problem no matter what its their manufacturing defect.! Tons of other safety problems with this van too.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

The ABS indicator light keeps coming on and going off intermittently. Once on it usually stays on until I turn off the car. This started during the summer about a year and a half ago. My mechanic said that most likely the ECM needed to be replaced to the tune of a $700 replacement module from ford plus labor! My ford dealer told me that the 09s09 recall work was done some time ago, but this problem with the ABS light coming on continues. I am very concerned after reading up on recent information as it has been reported on multiple sites that leaking brake fluid reaching the ABS electronic control module has happened after the supposed recall repair was done in many instances, causing fires and or the loss of the ABS braking system working. I have also read many, many reports online about ford windstar owners having the exact same problem, without necessarily having a fire or brake failure...yet. If this electronic control module is so consistently faulty, should ford not be required to replace it at no charge to their customers, especially if there is the possibility of it causing a failure of the ABS braking system?

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · VT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed the ABS light illuminated on the instrumental panel. He states that the ABS system brakes failed which tied in with the traction control which also failed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 02/02/11

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Electrical · 131,215 miles · MO

Brakes failed. Speed control switch on front of brake master cyl leaked brake fluid. Prior to this cruise control quit working and brake and ABS lights on dash came on.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 88,000 miles · GA

There is an existing recall (ford) on many cars and trucks - involving the speed control deactivation system. Well, mine quit working a year ago. Since then - I've had to put brakes on the vehicle (more than once). I now have to fill the brake fluid reservoir with fluid every 2 - 3 days. If I don't, the brakes quit working. The pedal goes all the way to the floor. This brake system (and loss of fluid symptoms) are the same ones as the voluntary recall (leaking brake fluid - could cause a fire). I called ford and they will not honor a free fix, because the vehicle (a 2000 windstar) does not qualify (not sure of the reason). They also said that there is nothing they can do to help me. I have to pay for the repair (bad switch / leaking fluid) myself. My question to you is: why is the windstar line of vehicles not part of the recall? Ford could not answer that for me.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · NM

The ABS light came on first, then the odometer went to dashes, then the speedometer went to zero, the air conditioner stopped working and one of the times it went out my brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes were not working.

Filed Apr 22, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Cruise control stopped working, heat went out, odometer stopped working, speedometer stopped working, rear blowers stopped working, rear wiper stopped working, brake light came on. We replaced the brake fluid and changed the pads, this seemed to fix the problem momentarily but then the brakes stopped working again and the gas hand began to move slowly also. The brakes squeal really bad when stopping and turning and they have to be pressed to the floor in order to make the van stop.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Acceleration · FL

Dt: contact stated while driving 2000 ford windstar applied the brakes, but instead of stopping, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer did deactivate the cruise control switch because of the ongoing investigation with the ford cruise control switches. The consumer did bleed the brakes, but this did not remedy the problem. The consumer stated the plastic film on the cruise control switch caused the brake fluid to start coming out of the deactivated switch on the master cylinder. The service dealer stated there was no recall on this component. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said they would look into the matter, and they were cooperating with the federal safety agency regarding this issue.

Filed May 15, 2005 · Brakes · 114,950 miles · CA

2000 ford windstar. Leaking cruise control deactivation switch. Leaked enough brake fluid from master cylinder so that brakes failed. No accident. Ford has a hold on replacement parts.

Filed Feb 29, 2004 · Brakes · IL · crash

2000 ford windstar, on numerous occasions while on a hill,the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. Pulled emergency brake, but was not in time to stop vehicle from crashing into dumpster and causing extensive rear end damage. Dealer was unable to locate reason for failure, still having braking difficulties when on incline and backing. Date given is estimate, paper work at home.