Abs light repeatedly come on and off wild driving . Ford 2000 windstar sel.
2000 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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2000 ford windstar ABS light came on. Took to ford dealer in pocahontas iowa. Was told they cleaned the parts and shut the light off. Within 2 weeks light came back on. Required a $300.00 fix. Dealer said this is a common problem and it will probably end up in a recall. No recall yet!!
1. Smoke was coming out from under the hood on my 2000 ford windstar. Smelled like an electrical fire. Then the speedometer didn't work correctly and ABS,and brake lights were on. 2. Checked fuse box found fuse blown,replaced and blew again. 3. Found brake fluid was leaking out of the brake deactivation switch, sprayed connection with brake fluid,replaced switch,but left unhooked do to it keeps blowing fuse. Brake deactivation switch.
No odometer or speedometer and ABS light on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The cruise control and the ABS light were flashing. The dealer stated that the fuse that controls the ABS light and the cruise control were faulty as well as a leak in the master cylinder. A year after the fuse was replaced, the ABS light began flashing again and the gas gauge was not working properly. The transmission also began to fail. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the failure could potentially cause a crash. The current mileage was 124,545 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Abs light came on, followed immediately by the brakes not working properly, which caused an accident, which totaled the vehicle and injured my son who was driving.
I have just discovered that my brakes have been leaking brake fluid. After sending it to my mechanic, he found the leak to be in the sensor right below the master cylinder. After searching for that part in the autopart stores and not finding it, I searched the internet and found out that many more people have this similar problem. This is a family van and the safety of my whole family is at risk.
Abs electronic control module (ECM) defective on 2000 ford windstar lx 3.8l engine. Apparently a common (design flaw) problem. 1) ABS warning light comes on when the temperature warms up. This means that the ABS is disengaged. 2) always happens when temperature warms up. 3) repaired by replacing ECM with a new part: items ordered: item: control price: $296.38 core: $100.00 tax: $0.00 qty: 1 total: $396.38 ----------------------------- items total: $396.38 shipping: $29.64 handling fee: $0.00 order total: $426.02 we recommend that you print a copy of this email for your records. To view the status of your order, go to: http://www.tituswillfordparts.com , and click on order status.tems ordered: item: control price: $296.38 core: $100.00 tax: $0.00 qty: 1 total: $396.38 ----------------------------- items total: $396.38 shipping: $29.64 handling fee: $0.00 order total: $426.02 we recommend that you print a copy of this email for your records. To view the status of your order, go to: http://www.tituswillfordparts.com , and click on order status.
Abs light always lit on a 2000 ford windstar. And event occurred on sept. 19 when the brake system failed almost causing a crash at an intersection. Nothing has been done to correct problem as of this is the first time it has happened.
Around the middle of august, 2009, my 2000 ford windstar began having its ABS warning lamp illuminate on my instrument cluster. This would occur seemingly for no apparent reason, though on september 13, 2009, I noticed that after engaging the cruise control and thereafter depressing the brake pedal, the lamp appeared. The lamp would usually, but not always, cease illuminating after I had stopped and restarted the engine.
Abs light yellow and stays on.
Abs warning light comes on and off intermittently. After the van is driven and warmed up I lose braking. I purchased the van used in oct 2008, and the problem has been happening the whole time. A mechanic said it was the control module and that it happens quite frequently on this model 2000 ford windstar.
We have a ford windstar van 2000 model and the ABS light is lit and the # 10 fuse 10 amp is blown and ever thing is out on dash I found a site where you can write a complaint on it let me know if you need any thing else.
My 2000 ford windstar lost it's brakes for a moment from the resulting leak at the deactivation switch attached to the master cylinder. After consulting my local mechanic. We discovered brake fluid all over the engine compartment. This would have probably resulted in a fire if brakes had not failed for a moment. I taken the correct action and had the switch replaced but I'm not confident in this vehicle any longer I've since looked on the internet and found this is a large safety issue which is still under investigation.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 55 MPH there was a burning smell in the brake area. The contact observed that the smoke was coming from the front driver and passenger tires; however, after removing the tires he noticed that the rotors were black and smoking. One week later while driving, the contact noticed that the speedometer and mileage gage failed to operate normally. A local mechanic determined that the ABS was leaking brake fluid which caused the wire connected to the ABS had a shortage. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage 110,000.
Abs brake light on and off intermittently on 2000 ford windstar sometimes remains on and will not go off no reason for this system seems to function fine.
2000 ford windstar, ABS module began failing at around 70000. The ABS light on the dashboard comes on after the engine has warmed in winter or sooner during summer months. The module is poorly designed and not able to withstand heating and cooling. As a result, the module does not work as designed and does not provide the safety feature that anti lock brakes should.
2000 ford windstar brake fluid leaked and melted the wires we have to replace wires and the part that was leaking something to with the cruise control.
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.
2000 ford windstar ...ABS light came on and odometer and speedo quit working. Had to replace the brake pressure switch under the brake fluid reservoir. I understand this is a common failure with these vehicles.
Abs ECM failure - ABS brake light. The ABS brake system does not function as designed by ford. The issue seems to be caused by heat in the ABS (anti-lock brake system) ECM (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ECM which is attached to the ECM main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. The code scans as code c1185 and shows on the dash board lights as a yellow ABS brake light. It appears the anti lock braking system works only on an intermittent basis depending on the outside temperature. This is not very safe and creates a severe safety hazard.
I have a 2000 ford windstar which had an electrical fire due to a faulty brake pressure deactivation switch. I turned the key on and a huge ball of white smoke came out all over the vehicle. Myself ,my wife and my children were in the car inhaling these toxic fumes. I hope inhaling these fumes don't cause any future health risks. Thank god my van did not explode and we were able to exit out safely. Ford should really take a look at this problem. I will never purchase another ford vehicle.
Abs light comes on after running and cruise control quit working in my 2000 ford windstar. The switch is leaking break fluid in the engine compartment.
Part on bottom of brake reservoir leaks causes fuse to trip oil gets on electrical wires smokes fire hazard.
Odometer, speedometer dead, ABS light is on, no A/C, rear blower also dead on windstar 2000.
Abs light is on 5 minutes after you start the engine.
2000 ford windstar van yellow ABS dashboard light illuminated due to defective ABS brake electronic control module. Parts cost approx. $400, labor approximately $200.
Faulty brake pressure differential deactivation switch under master cylinder on my 2000 ford windstar. I noticed a fluid leak recently and about the same time discovered my cruise control had stopped working. After doing an online search I came across the information regarding the problem. The leakage around the above part dripped onto the wiring below where it is mounted. I went ahead and purchased a new switch to avoid having a fire and to fix the malfunctioning cruise control.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking out of the brake pressure differential activation switch. The failure caused a fuse to blow, which caused the speedometer to fail. The fuse has burned out and been replaced four times. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The contact believes that a recall should be issued. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 111,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled something burning. There were no flames present. He opened the hood and disconnected the master cylinder sensor to deactivate the brakes. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
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