Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and brake light illuminated; therefore, the contact feared that the braking system would fail. The mechanic repaired the ABS control module. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. Ford has a recall on the braking system for several other vehicles. The current and failure mileages were 72,000.
2001 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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2001 ford windstar with the ABS and the brake warning lights on. I had a leaking master cylinder. Changed the master cylinder and the front disk brake pads. Bled the brake lines. When the van is started the lights are not on, but as it is driven down the road these two lights will come on. The brakes don't have to be applied for this to happen. It could happen in the first 100ft. Or maybe they will not come on until it has been driven several miles. I thought I had it fixed one time as I drove 65 miles without them coming on, then there they are. The van will stop and the brakes don't feel mushy.
Abs light and brake light comes on intermittently. It goes off sometimes for a week but then will come back again.
Abs & brake lights on intermittently. This happens mostly when outside temperature is above 24c. Checked, but the scanner didn't show any of the codes? The mechanic said could be the malfunction of the computer? The problem not fixed because replacing the computer is too expensive and the brake would function ok without ABS.
2001 ford windstar - recurring ABS & e-brake lights on while driving in 2001 ford windstar. Lights come on intermittently and stay on until vehicle is turned off. After restarting, lights will come on again once driving has started. Mechanic unable to determine problem. Possible fire damage.
2001 ford windstar ABS brake issue. The ABS, red brake light and ABS control unit activates on all stops from 5 MPH until a complete stop.
Abs and brake light came on and then speed thing stopped working so I didn't know what speed I was going. My mechanic said after searching for 2 days that is probably brake pressure switch. I looked it up online and saw many ford windstars had same problem that have even caused fires! Thanks
Abs & brake lights are coming on the dashboard intermittently a few times each day. Started doing research and found hundreds if not thousands of people with my exact same complaint and trouble codes stored in the computer. Had problem diagnosed at ford dealership and they say its the ABS control module underneath the drivers side door mounted on the bottom of the van. We're going to replace the ABS module to turn off the brake lights on the dashboard, and are going to replace the brake switch on the master cylinder to help prevent chance of fire.
Drove to virginia- 3 hrs into trip went to rest area and brakes gave out totally- ran into the back of another mini van, no injuries. The brakes came back, later brake fluid was 100% empty, filled it back up, and just last weekend driving back from annapolis- 90 degrees -and came off 100 onto rt 1 and no brakes whatsoever!!! Then almost crashed =made very sharp left turn and swerved around other vehicles-scariest moment in my lift, then brakes came back again!! Did research and see there is an issue and ford is ready to do a recall---I'm so upset and haven't driven the van since-.
2001 ford windstar ABS and cruise control will both stop working at the same time.
Smoke!! Brought ford windstar to a local tires plus for service $310.03 - ABS light on after a few minutes or more while driving. Intermittent light. Brake light comes on from leak. Need fluid. Abs light and brake light comes on while driving, when I turn vehicle off and restart the lights come on again while driving I have noticed brake fluid on the switch below the master cylinder and also on another switch bank in the area below. I have found many complaints and websites explaining this problem. Ford need to do something!! Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
On or about 10 july 09, the ABS light and the brake light on my 01 windstar, were coming on intermittently. On 24 july 09, I took my windstar to meridian ford in meridian, idaho to be checked out. A leaking brake switch and the ABS module shorting out were the problems found. I opted to pay $174.42 to replace the leaking brake switch, and I chose to wait to spend $654.00 to replace the ABS module. Both ABS light and brake light still come on intermittently.
Red brake indicator and yellow ABS indicator come on randomly. They come on at any speed and usually reset after turn off and turn on. They may come back on immediately or next day. Seems to be false indication. No indication of brake or ABS problems.
The ABS light and brake light on dash come on in my 2001 ford windstar. I had the brakes checked out by my mechanic. Can't find a reason why. Lights still keep coming on.
2001 ford windstar with brake & ABS lights on all the time.
Brake pressure deactivation switch leaks, causing loss of brake fluid and illumination of brake warning light. Replenished fluid, but before switch could be replaced it shorted burning out fuse #10. This caused loss of function of speedometer , tachometer, odometer and AC; ABS and brake warning lights illuminated and overdrive off indicator flashes. Replacing switch and fuse #10 resolved issue. Research on the internet found that failure of this component has LED to fires due to brake fluid leaking on other electrical components, though no additional evidence of damage was found in this case.
Abs & brake light senors continuously remain lit on instrument panel of vehicle.
2001 ford windstar ABS light and brake light comes on while driving, when I turn vehicle off and restart the lights come on again while driving I have noticed brake fluid on the switch below the master cylinder and also on another switch bank in the area below. I am currently researching how to repair and if there is a recall on this view ford tsb 15682.
I have a 2001 ford windstar se van where the brake, ABS and traction control lights intermittently come on. When this happens, my understanding is that the ABS and traction control systems will not function normally. To me this is a safety concern. I have had a mechanic look at the problem and run the computer codes but was unable to determine the cause. I will have to bring this vehicle to the ford dealer and spend a bunch of money to have them fix it I'm sure. In the meantime, I understand that some vehicles experiencing this problem have started on fire (mine hasn't) but this is a ticking time bomb as this is the car my wife and children ride in. I believe that ford should have to perform a recall to fix or replace the faulty part(s).
C1185 ABS code. Short in ABS relay output circuit. Abs and brake lights continuously on and activating ABS.
Abs and brake light come light up intermittently on my 2001 ford windstar. Brakes seem ok, but I have read of a problem common with this model that causes this from leaking brake fluid and possible fire hazard. This occurs 3-4 times a week. I am having the van looked at by my mechanic next week.
Abs switch below master cylinder caught on fire leaking fluid on wires then blew fuse to speedometer and odometer and overdrive dealer says no recall had to buy fuse and take to garage to fix other problems caused fix wiring badly burnt.
The ABS warning light on my van comes on intermittently. After the vehicle has been turned off for awhile, it will go out. This happens at least once a day, though the light does not come on every time the vehicle is used. This problem has been steadily getting worse over the past three months. Also, the brake pressure differential deceleration switch has been leaking brake fluid for many months. I replaced it with a new part from ford a few days ago.
Brake fluid consistently leaking. Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking onto ABS brake module. Have cleaned and dried thoroughly twice only to have contamination reoccur.
Abs yellow warning light on, red brake light on and cruise control will not work. Have replaced the ABS module with unit from a salvage yard in oct 2008 and it failed june of 2009. The brake pressure switch on the bottom of the master cylinder was replaced in oct 2008 and it has failed again in may 2009 with intermittent operation of the cruise control or the cruise control kicking out intermittently.
I had a total loss of brake function on my 2001 ford windstar se for 5 seconds.
On a very hot day I went over a bump and the red brake light and yellow ABS light came on in my 2001 ford windstar. I was panicked that the brakes would fail, but after parking the van and restarting it, the lights were gone. They came back on intermittently over the next couple months. I took it to the dealer a couple times before they told me it needed a new ABS module. I research the internet to understand the problem, and why it only happens when it is hot out. We decided to postpone the $700 repair, since it doesn't occur when it is cold out. We had no problems this winter, but now that it hot again, the lights are again coming on intermittently. My understanding is that we won't have ABS only when the lights are on. But this is a big safety concern in that we don't know if we will be able to count on the ABS system working when we need it. Ford should be responsible for fixing this problem since it is definitely a safety issue that results from a defective part they designed. At this point we have not replaced the part, it is still in the van, but I anticipate that we will have to replace it soon as the weather gets warmer and the lights become more frequent.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the emergency brake and ABS lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the speedometer and odometer gauges blanked out and other gauges began to sporadically flash simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The failure codes indicated that the braking system was faulty due to water or fluid entering the ABS connector. Brake fluid was found leaking onto the ABS module as well as fluid build-up in the connector. The ABS module and pump were replaced. The dealer also attempted to reprogram the ABS module, but was unsuccesful. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The current and failure mileages were less than 123,000.
Abs and brake light illuminated on dash.
While driving my 2001 ford windstar, the brake light in the instrument panel illuminated and then the brakes suddenly failed. I was able to safely park the vehicle and inspect for problems. I noticed brake fluid all over the intake manifold and also running down the deactivation switch (which is mounted to the master cylinder) and parts located below it as well. Since the fluid was spraying onto a hot manifold, it started to smoke but luckily did not ignite. I left the hood open to cool and waited for a tow.
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