Regarding the 2009-2010 perform recall 09s09 of the speed control deactivation switch wire assembly replacement. It did not work - it never worked, nor did it solve the problem. Within 2 days of the installation the ABS light came on again. To this date brake fluid is still leaking into the component. It causes my brake lights to stay on upon stopping and turning the car off - which if goes unnoticed, it drains the battery. To this date the cruise control does not work. And it has also reduced my safe braking distance. I have very low miles on the van - less than 81,000 miles - so it is not cause by heavy usage. Ford has failed to fix the issue which is the leaking brake fluid onto this wiring assembly. There are many ford windstars still in use that are experiencing the same problem. Ford should fix this issue of the leaking brake fluid onto the assembly wire. Replacing this wire assembly harness did not and will not fix the brake fluid leakage issue.
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Ford windstar 2000 another recall ??? My car needs a new ABS module locking for information and maybe a cheaper one ( brian hoskins dealership want to charge me $ 945.00 + labor) I found out there is more people having the same problem. Www.fordwindstarrecaall.info they are showing the problem and why. The problem is a defective ABS as far I am know so maybe it should to be another ford recall.
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?
I brought this vehicle on 1/7/2012 from a ford dealership and the ABS light would come on after starting and I asked them to check before I brought it and they said it was just a sensor, so when I took it to the ford repair for the two recalls of the rear axle bracket and subframe and they checked the car and said the ABS module needed to be replaced because the relay inside was damaged. I called ford and they stated that the recall for the ABS wire was done on 10/2011, but the module still went or went before that and they stated that they are not responsible and it was up to me to replace.
Hello I reported the ABS condition with increased braking a while back I don't know the exact date but since then I have had continued issues with ABS control module not working on my van I took the car to stephens auto in danville wv for the recalls on the axles and had them check on the ABS light staying on also I have read on an internet complaint site where the computer control boards in the ABS control module have sodder connections broken is what the problem is I ask that you have ford recall and replace the ABS control modules before someone gets killed driving one of these vans.
Braking distance suddenly increased. All recalls have been performed. Abs still a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic but the mechanic could not read the codes from the test. The contact did not take the vehicle to dealer and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Back in 2008 I was involved in a fender bender (about $6,000 in damages) when my ABS failed causing me to slide into another car. At first I thought it was minor issue, but have since been told it's a major issue with many owners. I've found that the recall (09s09) does not address all the underlying issues and the ford dealer will not fix all of the issues. Additionally I was told by my local ford dealer that there were no open items on my van for ABS. When I inquired what that meant, they said that there was nothing on recall for ABS on my vehicle. I had never had anything done to the ABS, so it was not because it was already fixed. A week ago, I was almost involved in an accident because of the failure of the ABS system; I was only going 40 MPH. I constantly have my brakes checked because I have to press them hard to work. The rear brakes are almost new, and the front (pads and rotors) are new so the brakes should work better than they do. Since there are major reports of problems, this needs to be addressed by ford.
Abs light comes on intermittently. Disappears on restart.
Last week as I was driving around town and my instrument panel stopped working and the ABS lights would not turn off. The next morning I had to take my son to one of his activities and the instrument panel was still not working and I noticed I had to push the brake pedal all the way down to the floor. I went home and noticed that my car was leaking brake fluid. After much research I found my vehicle had a recall. (09s09) I took my car in this morning to have this recall fixed. This did not fix my instrument panel. After I got home I researched what the problem might be and have found numerous complaints about the same problem from brake fluid leaking on the some of the wires. I contacted ford to see if this would be covered under the recall and they explained to me that the recall only covers that specific part. I am very upset because the recall will only cover the part and not the damage it has caused. I would like to file this complaint to make a record of this. I truly believe that ford should fix the damage that this recalled part has done to my vehicle.
Abs light came on after about 3 years and is now always on. Each and every time the car is re-started the light comes on within a few minutes, and then stays on.
For a year now we be noticing odometer failure, brake light and ABS light coming on. Recently we found out the brakes weren't working at all. Luckily no accidents. I inspected the brake fluid container which was empty. I refilled it and checked around to see for any leaks. I noticed it was leaking at the scds switch. I went online and found a website where they described this to be a common problem and that there was a recall for this. Lucky it hasn't caused any fire like it did by some other owners.
The ABS light comes on intermittently as I drive -the dealer says its the ABS module (I paid $108 for the test) and will cost $1300 to fix -I see from the internet that this is a major and common problem with these cars and feel ford should recall all windstars and fix it. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have had to fix the ABS twice and I am dealing with the problem again this would be the third time I also have had problems with the doors locks I have to hand lock my van.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS lamp illuminated, the ABS system turns off, and all of the gauges on the instrument panel were malfunctioning. The contact mentioned that the failure only occurred when the weather was hot. The dealer was contacted who stated that the ABS module was mounted to an aluminum bracket which expands in the heat and caused the connection to become disconnected. As a result the engine control unit and hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 148,000.
Abs light keeps coming on when driving vehicle
Took ford windstar in for recall on axles. Upon completion, asked svcman about break pads. Svcman said full inspection done and brakes okay. Called repairman 2 days later about loose steering and faulty electrical system. Car began to vibrate when breaking. Took car in. Service dept. Said brakes bad, cushings bad, ball joint bad, then when placing pads one caliper starts leaking. All in one recall experience. This is how ford makes its service money, recall and destruction to increase service department revenues. $600+ brake job pays for those recall axel kits. My real concern is what isn't rusting on the ford windstar? The axles, rotors, calipers all rusting. My problem is overshadowed by the knowledge that this same dealership sold me this windstar with full knowledge that it had been in an accident causing significant damage to the front right end. The same one with the braking problem. However ford conveniently failed to report the accident to car fax. I found out after purchase when a body shop worker showed me the replaced body work. Since one doesn't sit in the passenger seat when test driving, I didn't find out until later that the passenger seat had been ripped from its steel floor bolts. Ford replaced the screws and still said nothing. I still find pieces of broken windshield glass in the sliding door wells and in the chair support clamps on the floor when I remove the seats.
Abs brakes are not working im having alot of problems , I've been having the problem for about a year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: non-powered axle assembly), 00v351000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) and 01v261000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was left with the dealer for over a month and once the vehicle was released to the contact, the power steering would abnormally pull the vehicle to the right. In addition, the windshield washer would only spray to one side instead of both. The anti-lock brake warning light was also illuminating on a consistent basis. The dealer was contacted and they advised him to junk the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.
I own a 2000 ford windstar. Last year the dealership performed a recall related to leaking brake fluid and ABS issues. This year I am getting an ABS light on and a code of c1185. I was told this code relates to a bad electronic control unit (ecu) for the ABS brake system. This is the same part that the brake fluid issue was supposed to correct to prevent vehicle fires. The dealer refuses to replace the ecu as part of the recall (free of charge). The ecu is over $600. I am now at risk of fire and my braking ability has been compromised. I feel that ford should have replaced this part as part of the recall.
Abs light stays on all of the time. It has gradually increased from occasionally to all of the time over about a two year period.
We have been experiencing various electrical problems with our windstar and upon research through the internet found that others have had the same problems. The cruise control has stopped working for the last two years. The ABS and brake lights have periodically come on and then went off. The speedometer will be working fine and then drop to only 20 MPH even though we are exceeding that speed. It will then jump back to the proper speed and this process will continue for a period of time.
Abs light continues to come on.
2000 ford windstar owner, recently had the ABS warning light come on, mechanic did on-board computer diagnostic and found the ABS control module inoperative. Replacement cost in ca is over $1000. Vehicle only has 57,000 miles on the odometer. Add me to the list of people wanting ford motor co. To do the right thing.
Intermittent failure of ABS system. Seems to be temperature related. I had codes read and was told a new ABS ECM module would fix it.
Abs light still on after previous 09s09 recall work done. Braking distance suddenly increased.
My 2000 ford windstar has bee having problems with the ABS. Over the past few weeks the brakes have occasionally made a high pitched noise that sounds like metal grinding together. I also happened to be driving down the road the other day and the brakes decided to activate themselves without me pressing them. The ABS light also came on the dash. I was unable to move forward because this made me come to a complete stop. I then turned off the vehicle and turned it back on. The light then went out and I was able to continue on my way. This has happened several times since then. Ford needs to issue a recall on the ABS.
Intermediate yellow ABS warning light. Goes on and off at random. Hard braking sometimes causes light to come on. At other times, it just comes on. My dealer had my 2000 ford windstar for 3 days and said they could not find a problem. It continues to do this and my wife is concerned as this is our family vehicle.
2000 ford windstar, anti-lock brakes and traction control failure, lights on dash come on and deactivate anti-lock brakes. Started after the recall for the brake master cylinder was done.
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