2000 ford windstar ABS light based on ABS power relay failure, in association with previous recall. That recall was repaired by ford (recall 09s09 was completed by ford), but they did not address the ABS light. Abs light with power relay (ECM) persists.
2000 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Braking distance suddenly increased" in category "service brakes, hydraulic". The original recall 09s09 work was completed by ford. However, I still have the ABS light coming on intermittently. I have also had the brake light come on intermittently. Therefore, I am concerned the problem has not been fixed properly and my brakes are not functioning as they should.
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
Abs light started coming on occasionally, but has now progressed to coming on shortly after starting almost every trip.
We bought our 2000 ford windstar used in early 2005. Ever since we bought this van, the ABS light has continued to come on. It was too expensive to fix, but while reading about the recent windstar axle recall, I found that the ABS light problem is a recurring problem among many windstar owners. I know the brakes don't work like they should, but I have always put up with it because I could not afford to get it fixed. It is especially scary when braking going down a hill. Can you please investigate this problem? I read about this problem on www.fordwindstarrecall.info and there is a lot of info there with background info. I wish I would have found this site before I purchased the windstar.
The ABS warning light on my 2000 ford windstar van has been coming on intermittently and staying on for some period of time (I.e., years). Reported this several times to the local ford dealership and they acknowledge that the light is on, but can never figure out the appropriate diagnostics as to what is wrong with the sensors or the ABS system and they have been unwilling to replace anything. Even during the last recall (cruise control wiring harness issue) the mechanics at shults ford of wexford, pa admitted that the light was on and wouldn't go off, and that they didn't know why, but they made no attempt to replace it. Lately, my light has been lit up more constantly and it seems to me that the braking distances are generally longer. I cannot ascertain if the ABS system is even engaging or not, but it seems that ford is really not too interested in this problem. I recently applied the brakes during a light rain in which the road was slick from oil/grime because it had not rained in some time, and I heard no evidence of the normal sound of the ABS system. I wanted to submit this to the federal safety agency so that at least this will be documented in case I get into a serious crash as a result of a faulty ABS system or ABS sensors.
Abs and/or traction control sensors are on 24/7. Dealer states I have to pay for diagnostic. This causes a problem when applying the brake in snow and rain. Brake system does not function properly. I have consequently lost control of the vehicle and have had to swerve to avoid accidents.
My ABS light has started coming on for the past year since I bought it. It came on within the first month. Now it comes and goes. Sometimes within the first few minutes and sometimes with the hour or so. Breaking distance suddenly decreased.
My ABS light always comes on. It sometimes comes on after about 15 min of driving, and sometimes it comes right on.
The ABS indicator light fluctuates on and off during driving my 2000 ford windstar.
Abs brake light on 2000 windstar.
For several months now the ABS dash light goes on. It usually shuts off again when the vehicle is restarted. It had previously been in for a recall on the brake pressure switch leak below the brake fluid reservoir.
Sudden increase in stopping distance.
Braking distances suddenly increased . Abs light on.
Ford windstar 2000 ABS light came on. Reading the codes said c1185 power relay failure. Happens frequently over the last 9 months, gets worse when it is hot. Restart of the vehicle clears the light, but it eventually will come on unexpectedly.
I own a 2000 ford windstar and my ABS module has gone bad. The ABS yellow warning light comes on intermittently. The part alone is $800.00. I've read on the internet this is a common issue on the windstar due to the construction of the part. Please consider asking ford to recall the part.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
The ABS light comes on my 2000 ford windstar. I have had it checked as it was acting intermittently. I was informed that every sensor and control module for the ABS system failed according to the code. The mechanic said that this was not really possible however he believed it to be the control module. I had it checked again this year as the light comes on every time now and it is the control module on the drivers side under the van. I have driven vehicles for years without ABS so it doesn't bother me to not have it. The cost to fix it is not worth it as the instrument cluster has also started to fail. The ABS light acts up more during the warm weather/summer.
Normal driving conditions, hot weather. The ABS and trac lights on the instrument panel light up. Abs and trac are disabled, suddenly and unexpectedly increasing braking distance. In cooler weather, the systems seem to be working. No repairs have been done yet.
Braking distance suddenly increased. It seems that the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (sw-6351) is leaking and fluid is making its way down to the ECM control module (2c219) damaging it and making the ABS system inoperative.
I have a year 2000 ford windstar with 3.8 engine. The ABS brakes work fine in winter months during the morning start ups. Once the van warms up the ABS light will turn on. In summer months the ABS light is on all the time except those cool mornings. The ABS light will eventually light up once the engine is warm up. The obd code is c1185 given to me by the ford dealer. The code has been on for he passed 5 years.
Abs warning light comes on at random times. Maybe more often in hot weather. While light is on ABS does not function. If I pull over and shut off the engine, the light usually goes off when I restart the car. Auto shop reports this is know issue but ford hasn't done anything about it. Control box needs to be replaced approx $1000.00 I had one very close call with a child on a bike just a few block from home. The light was on at the time, and brakes locked up instead of functioning properly.
Abs has been on for years.
My 2000 ford windstar was recalled and I saw the ABS light on after the maintenance. They have not fixed the fire hazard problem. I'm worried about my car. Is a manufacturer defect on wiring.
My ABS lite in my 2000 ford windstar will not go out. But the brakes are great.
Abs light is on. All recalls to date have been performed by the dealer.
I had my 2000 ford windstar's transmission serviced and when I picked it back up the technician pointed out to me that I am leaking brake fluid from a switch on the master cylinder. I was informed that this is very dangerous because the loss of fluid can cause my brakes to stop working. The technician also informed me that brake fluid is flammable and might cause a fire if it is not repaired right away.
2000 ford windstar van (with 72,000 miles) - scds recall did not correct the problem. Yellow ABS light stays on all the time now and braking distance has increased. Nor did it resolve the speed control switch either - it still does not function.
My ABS light has come on three times. Now my brakes are stuck so I am unable to drive. I have not taken it to a shop yet.
The ABS light on my 2000 ford windstar will not shut off.
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