Abs light and brake light on dashboard coming on at the same time. This is intermittent and usually disappears next time the car is started. This started happening after the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) was replaced due to recall. The dealer said that there was brake fluid leakage at this switch when it was replaced.
2001 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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The ABS, brake, traction control lights come on and whenever it is warm out and the ABS and traction control do not work! This is a serious safety issue effecting stopping and steering control and should be a ford safety recall. A faulty computer board expands and contracts causing malfunctions in the system.
Braking distance suddenly increase.
Braking distance suddenly increased on vehicle. Abs warning light came on and stays on.
Failed brakes on 2001 ford windstar cause near miss collision. No fix available: I had been driving on the highway with no problems. Exited highway for dinner and attempted to stop at stop sign. Brakes were nonresponsive until pushed all the way to the floor causing a near-miss rear-end collision with the car in front. When brake pedal was released a "popping" sound was heard. This continued for several more stop signs until reaching town to look for assistance. Turned vehicle off for about 45 mins. Made calls but no service stations were opened. Restarted vehicle to return home since I was only at the beginning of the trip. Abs and brake lights appeared on dash but later disappeared. Took back roads home at low speeds and allowed extra time for braking. Brakes were fine for the next 10 minutes but then became unresponsive again. Took vehicle to ford dealership when opened 2 days later. They could find nothing wrong after test driving. No repairs were made. We feel absolutely unsafe driving this vehicle given the unreliability of the brakes.
My 2001 windstar, has several issues, occasionally, not every time I drive it, the parking brake light and the ABS light come on and stay on.... And my brake lights will stay on occasionally also, again not every time I drive it. But, if they are on and I don't catch that they are on I can smell something hot, and I have to pull up on the brake pedal and then the lights will go off. I they are left on and I shut the car off and leave and come back to it, the battery will usually be dead.... Is there a recall out there for this, and how do I get this fixed?
Braking distance suddenly increased; ABS/brake lights came on even though the maintenance for the recall was performed earlier in the day.
1. Seems as if in warmer weather months(may-oct) the ABS, brake warning lights come on intermittently....not at all in rainy cooler/ freezing months (nov-apr) 2. Almost everyday the ABS, brake warning lights illuminate on the dash. No ABS when the lights are illuminated....causing longer braking times in an emergency stop, or possibly a collision in wet weather. 3.we were told approx. $1300.00 parts and labor out of our pocket if we want it corrected to replace the ABS control module....I guess we will risk it....thanks ford for your outstanding quality!!!
2001 ford windstar ABS warning light comes on intermittently with fewer incidence of low tire pressure warning light although all tires pressure reads 32psi when cold just had scds switch replaced under recall and was told had nothing to do with the ABS warning light.
Vehicle type - 2001 ford windstar during warm, summer months my ABS and brake lights will intermittently come on every day. There is no rhyme nor reason for when this happens other than only during warm weather. Braking distance does increase. When engine is turned off and restarted, the lights will go off. But lights will come back on after driving. This has been happening during the summer over the last 3 summers. Have had mechanic check my brakes multiple times with no leak found. Performed ford recall 09s09 at ford dealership but problem still is occurring.
2001 ford windstar - several instances of the ABS & bracket warning lights coming on. I have had the vehicle checked several times, but cannot replicate the issue. Very concerning that the ABS may not function, but cannot isolate.
The ABS warning light and brake warning light on my ford windstar come on after a few minutes time. The light takes longer to come on during colder weather, but will eventually come on if I drive the van long enough. I have tested my brakes during the winter on slippery roads after this has happened and have come to realize that I lose my antilock brakes. My wheels lock up and my van slides uncontrollably. This problem has been getting worse over the past couple of years. When it first started happening it occurred only every few weeks or so; now it is a daily occurrence. I understand that this is a problem for my windstar owners. I have not had my brake system repaired yet. I cannot afford the high cost.
Abs / brake system warning lights continue to illuminate on occasion after recall repair performed. Braking distances greatly increased / affected when warning lights are on. Brake pedal travel also greatly increased - pedal slowly continues to floor with steady pressure, accompanied by whooshing sound with no increase in braking power.
The ABS and brake light come on intermittently. Upon conducting research, I realize that while these lights on the dash are illuminated the ABS system may not function at all or correctly. Obviously upon loss of this feature, the chances of an accident would be considerably higher, especially in adverse weather such as a rain storm. I have owned another 2001 ford windstar with the same problem. Every (1999-2003)windstar owner I have spoken to has had issues with their ABS system. My vehicle calls for a replacement of the ABS module, which should be replaced by ford, however this ABS ECM is defective, an updated part would have to be installed. I am not aware if ford has corrected the issue in a replacement part. Please conduct an investigation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 7 MPH, the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but they would not engage. She then attempted to engage the emergency brake to no avail. She shifted into park and coasted off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where she was advised that the ABS modular would need to be replaced. There were no recalls for her particular vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 127,020 and the current mileage was 127,039.
Braking distance suddenly increased in ford 2001 windstar after repair of leaking master cylinder. Abs light is on non-stop.
Frequent and persistent deactivation of the ABS system in 2001 ford windstar. This problem has come and gone on the van and there are recalls to cover the fire risk. The ABS system will through an alarm when the car is driven. This is an intermittent alarm the comes and goes it the cooler months and if no most of the time in the summer months. When the ABS system is disengaged the breaking distance is much longer when compromised road conditions. We were involved in a near miss when driving in snow and ice. This prompted further investigation and it seems that this is a persistent problem for ABS systems on the windstar van.
Abs and brake lights intermittent come on. Recall problem #2 ABS ECM failure on ford windstar. Fixed problem #1 speed control switch, harness but not #2 my switch was leaking. Lucky no fire. But now my sensor (#2) doesn't work. So when the lights come on I have no ABS and its scary to think of a brake problem when driving.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Started off with yellow ABS light on with the red brake light on as well. Seemed to come and go as it wanted. Some time during this I notice a connector loose off the master cylinder and connected it. Lights stayed on even longer, months at a time. Brakes still worked (ABS untested). Had changed front and rear brakes, and this still hadn't corrected. At some date the cruise control stopped working. In 2010 I had the 'recall' switch replaced on the front of the master cylinder. The cruise control worked again, but a couple days later the lights were back on. I changed the master cylinder and now the brakes are even softer than before even after a lengthy brake bleeding cycle. I still get the light, but they're not always on when I start the vehicle as they were before. This is in addition to all the other lights that have come on, and all of the tsb searches and parts bought and replaced I have done in an attempt to make my vehicle safe to drive.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Throwing ABS codes 1185, 1194, 1198, 1210, 1214, 1242, 1246, 1250, 1254.
2001 ford windstar - recall 09s09 completed - ABS and brake lights on dashboard still come on. Per internet research - ABS ECM brake module 2c219 and "braking distance suddenly increased."
I was driving on a snow/ice covered road on my way home from work. The road was not plowed. I lost my brakes and started to slide sideways down a hill. I tried to steer the 2001 ford windstar to the side of the road. I was not going very fast. I was petrified. I finally came to a stop my bumper hit a drain pipe. All axles were bent. Smoke was coming from the hood. The windstar was totaled. I received 18 stitches in my mouth. My top teeth bit through my bottom lip. I have a scar. The airbags did not deploy. I filed complaints at several different places and as all these other people are saying I never received an answer. I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact had a recall repair performed in relation to a brake fluid leak. She was not sure of the recall information and stated that it may have been issued by the manufacturer as a voluntary recall. Although the vehicle was repaired, the brake fluid leaked over the engine (it was not cleaned up after the recall repair) and the leak ruined the transmission range sensor and the ABS sensor. The contact called the manufacturer who refused to correct the problem. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The current mileage was approximately 126,000.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Had fused wiring harness installed by ford dealership as part of recall 09s09 24/11/09. 12/04/10 am now having brake/ABS/trac off dash lights coming on after vehicle running for 20 minutes or so. Braking distance has since increased.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
My ford 2001 windstar has had the ABS/brake warning lights come on for five years now. I have been living with it. Is there any recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning lights would illuminate on the dashboard whenever she entered the vehicle. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.
My 2001 ford windstar's brakes were locked and I could not disengage them. I had the car serviced for this problem many times, most recently in january of 2010 when I was told that they determined that the problem was the rear speed sensor. They replaced it and told me it was all set and wouldn't happen again. Yesterday (4/6/2010) while I was travelling in interstate 95 south it happened again with disastrous consequences. I put my brakes on to slow down but instead of slowing down my car came to a screeching halt in the left lane of fast moving traffic. We were hit twice and the car was totaled along with the other cars involved. I am wondering if this has happened with other 2001 ford windstars.
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