My ABS and brake lights are on and off intermittently throughout every day. The mechanic said that the ABS control module was faulty, but when we researched on the internet, we did some checking at the brake pressure deactivation switch and there is fluid leaking from the bottom of the connection. We took out the fuses, but we understand that this is the problem that causes fires. Please make ford call this as a recall. We have already been through this with our 98 ford expedition.... We don't need to have another car as a fire hazard!
2001 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Cruise control deactivation switch leaking and causing brake lights to stay on.
2001 ford windstar sport se # drove vehicle 2 hours, parked car for approx 2 hrs, returned and then unable to start vehicle, battery would fail then car needed jumped. This happened 3 times. Turn car on, ABS yellow light, e-brake red light on constantly when driving (intermittent) and will go off when car is turned off. Cruise control does not work any longer. Pulling e-brake from floor does not trigger red e-brake light. Looked behind air filter, brake fluid saturated on ABS brake module and wiring below the brake pressure deactivation switch, leaking coming from the brake pressure switch. Looked at the switch under drivers side door (below car), verified sticker on cover (next to ABS ECM module) indicated ford (kelsey-hayes). Checked fuse #10 & #14 (was not blown). The failure lights continue to come on sporadically. Ford needs to make this a recall on the windstar.. Why is it that this is a recall on other ford vehicles with the same parts and failures. This is a huge fire safety hazard. Please make ford make this a recall.
My 2001 ford winstar speedometer, odometer,A/C, o/d light flashing, cruise control does not work all at once. I was told it is a defictive brake switch.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact noticed that the brake and ABS warning lights would intermittently illuminate on the instrument control panel. Once he turns off the vehicle and quickly restarts it, the warning lights will dim. He has not had the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 100,500.
My 2001 ford windstar ABS and brake warning lights have come intermittent on and my cruise control is intermittent. Searching the internet revealed that there is a problem with the "speed control deactivation switch" that is mounted on the front of the master cylinder. I have inspected my switch and it does have a fluid leak that is running down the wires. This has not caused any other problems yet.
2001 ford windstar has ABS warning light combined with emergency brake engaged light causing intermittent warnings. The vehicle has appx 145k miles on it currently. Have been experiencing dash warning lights that warn me that my ABS system is not working correctly. New brakes, inspection and cleaning. Recently but problem persists. Have not been able to determine the conditions that lead up the warning errors. Based on research through the internet, conversations with local mechanics and other windstar owners, this problem is not only common but becoming anticipated. It's also my understanding that when the ABS light is illuminated the ABS system is non functional and my braking ability is compromised. Various sources point to a fault in the monitoring system through the design of particular components and repair/replacement is running around $600. It seems clear there was a design flaw in the brake system that is leading to my family's safety being compromised by not having the ABS functioning correctly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle sporadically loss excessive brake fluid. The dealer stated that the wiring harness that was connected to the vehicle speed cruise control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $86.67. Secondly, the technician stated that there was a recall and her VIN was excluded from the VIN range. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 103,032. Updated 09/16/08 *bf the was a leak in the brake master cylinder. Updated 09/22/08.
2001 ford windstar lx - failure of ABS control module - dealer performed test code 1185 brake / ABS warning lights have been off and on for the last 2 years, just recently they are coming on regularly so that a dealer could identify the problem.
Emergency brake light come on when you drive or backup vehicle paid ford dealer over $3,000 to fix the problem on basis of recommendation aug 28, 2007, replace wiring harness and ABS module after servicing the brake lights continue to come on. Have taken the car in to dealer for the 5th time. Ford engineers stated they do not know what is causing the problem or how to fix it. My 1 year labor warranty will expired aug 28, 2008 and ford has yet to repair car. I was told by ford dealer the car is drivable and doesn't pose a health or hazardous risk. I totally disagree.
Scary issue: ABS brakes started twice without any need and without warning causing the vehicle to roll forward while brakes were firmly applied. Once at an intersection while stopped and once when stopping for a stop sign at normal speeds/conditions. Additionally ABS and brake lights come on simultaneously and intermittently mostly when warm out and more consistently when both warm out and vehicle is stopped after reaching full operating temperature and then restarted shortly after (I.e. Stop at a store and then return to vehicle after a few minutes or while driving slowly on highway because of traffic after driving at highway normal speeds. Stopping seems to allow more heat to collect to cause the problem as air does not cool the parts which may be the cause. Suspect exactly what is described in http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ problem # 2. My cruise control also stopped working over a year ago and the repair was to change the switch in problem #1. I did not incur a fire but the switch did fail.
I have a brake problem with the van. I did a search on the internet to see if anyone could help only to find the exact problem. Lucky for my family I found the sight. It concerns the ford windstar 1999-2003 brake and ABS problems. I am afraid to haul my family around in this van until it is fixed. The site is www.fordwindstarrecall.info.
Constant ABS and brake light indication after start up of vehicle.
2001 ford windstar ABS module.
Ford windstar brake, ABS brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems * brake light (red) stays on * 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out * fire or smoke coming from under the van ABS ECM area while off. * melted ABS ECM wiring connector. * speedometer and odometer stop working. * cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. * ABS brake light (yellow).
I own a 2001 ford windstar van. It is used by my wife. Last weekend, she came home from a local shopping trip and told me the A/C was not blowing cold anymore and the ABS and brake light was illuminated. Also the odometer and speedometer were not working. Also the o/d light was blinking on and off. Later in the evening I went and checked my fuses on the van and found the #10 fuse (15amp was burnt). I replaced the fuse with a new one and started the van. The A/C was now blowing very cold and the ABS and brake light now was off. After leaving the van running for about 2 minutes, I noticed heavy smoke coming from the engine. I immediately turned off the engine and got a flashlight to see what was burning. I noticed near the master cylinder, a group of wires that had burned near the deactivation switch. I then came inside and searched the internet for this issue and came across a few blogs that stated the same problem. I then brought my vehicle in the next day to an authorized ford dealership that confirmed the problem as a faulty deactivation switch. I am very lucky that my van did not catch on fire while my wife has been using the van to bring my children to many different places. This is totally an unsafe matter and ford should be looking into a recall. What more can I do to make this happen??
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact noticed a loss of brake fluid in the vehicle. The contact would add fluid one week, and the following week, it would almost be empty. The dealer stated that the master brake cylinder and accessories needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 101,000 and failure mileage was 99,000.
Loss of ABS & traction control.
The ABS and brake lights are on in my 2001 ford windstar. This occurs because of a faulty ABS module.
When driving, the ABS and brake light will illuminate. I was told the car needs a new ABS module. Upon further research on this issue I have become aware that this is a widespread phenomenon. Driving with no ABS is a safety hazard! It can result in an accident with possible fatalities.
Intermittent c1185 ABS code is being 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. This causes an intermittent ABS light due to the failure of the ABS relay. This is a manufacturing defect that has serious safety ramifications, and should be replaced by ford under warranty.
Cruise control stopped working, and noticed intermittent ABS/brake light. After researching, found that the brake pressure switch was leaking brake fluid through the connector. Fluid had wicked into the cruise control module as well. Even though this switch is the subject of failures and recalls on numerous models, the dealer refused to replace or apply the company designed fix to the vehicle. I am concerned that this issue has LED to numerous vehicle fires, and that the company is not responding to this issue by replacing the switch, but only installing a fuse. Repair charges were $210.00.
Abs failure and electronic control module not working.
Abs control module heats up and causes the anti-lock brakes not to function. I have see through research that this is a very common problem with these vehicles. I sent an email to ford with my finding and was told that there were no recalls for this problem. I can not believe with the number of people affected that ford continues to ignore this problem.
Car produced a stong sulfer smell and immediately the ABS light and brake light illuminated, the "o/d off" light began flashing, the speedometer died and the odometer cleared.
2001 ford windstar, shortly after purchase in 2006, ABS light and brake lights would come on intermittently. In 2006 windstar suffered front end damage, then ABS and brake lights always on. Mechanic said after incident, oh we had a problem getting the ABS to work. My son and daughter in law have a 2000 windstar that is having the same problem. On dec 8, 2007 I was traveling between oxnard and camarillo ca. Cars in front of me suddenly hit their brakes I did the same, the car started skidding out of control, pivoted on the front right tire, turned 180 degrees and rolled over.
Abs control module under drivers seat which is right next to a fuel line burned up. Also intermittent brake failure from brakes then all of a sudden they work normal.
My 2001 ford windstar developed a brake fluid leak from the speed control deactivation switch mounted on the master cylinder. This appears to have caused the speedometer and odometer to stop working. I plan to make repairs tonight, but I noticed that many other ford products are under a recall for this same problem, and I wanted to include the information that this problem has occurred on my windstar. It appears to be a potential fire hazard.
Intermittent illumination of amber ABS warning lamp and red brake system warning lamp during driving - no underlying brake system malfunction; also, ABS and brake system warning lamps occasionally remain on after start-up warning system check cycle . Erroneous malfunction warnings consume owner time and funds to have diagnosed, with no actual brake malfunction present. Likely "boy who cried wolf" scenario, in which owners conditioned to ignore false warnings will disregard when true warning of actual defect occurs. The federal safety agency tsb no.: 15682 on this issue not recognized by ford dealership service department, or ford oasis bulletin systems.
Intermittent ABS warning light.
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