Abs light, air bag light and brake light keeps coming back on while car is on.
2001 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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My ABS brake light keeps coming on. Mechanic said when it comes on my ABS system will not work. This is not safe for myself or children I travel with daily. I have talked to others having the same issue.
The ABS and the red brake light came on the instrument panel. Had the computer or something reset a couple of times but the lights keep coming on. Been doing this for a number of years.
Abs light stays on all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the ABS, traction control, and parking brake warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 122,840.
Abs system light appeared on, ABS traction activated in dry, non slippery conditions,will not disable upon reset and problem continues. Ford dealer indicates this is a problem with many windstars, but will not fix without $200 diagnostic fee.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and the brake warning lights illuminated constantly. The dealer was notified and informed her that there were no recalls for either failure on her vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.
At approximately 16:45 after driving 6 miles that day, the windstar van was stopped and the ignition key turned off. The delivery driver went inside his destination for about 5 minutes. While loading his cargo, he smelled smoke. Looking up, he noticed flames coming out of the engine compartment between the hood and the windshield wiper plastic shielding. Using an onboard 5 lb fire extinguisher, he attempted to extinguish the flames but to no avail. He dialled 9-1-1 on his phone. Employees at his destination also noticed the fire, and contacted the local fire department as well. The fire department extinguished the flames with severe damage to the rear portion of the engine, the fire wall, brake cylinder and glass windshield. The ambient temperature that day was in the 70 degrees range, windows were down in the van, and the A/C system was not in use.
Brake and ABS light go off and on could smell hot copper wire ....code like 11 brake codes all due to ABS module.
The brake fluid is leaking from the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. I called russ milne ford my local dealership and where the vehicle was purchased and they said there was no recall, but when I looked it up online it states it is a major problem and could cause a fire. The said it would cost about $90 or so to fix it. I have already put a over $2000 in repairs in the last 2 years on this vehicle. I feel this should be fixed for free being it is a problem that they are very well aware of.
Ford windstar seems to be a good vehicle at first. With age numerous problems continue to happen. Service shops regard problems as common for a ford windstar.I think ford ignores the problems. My husband and I are loyal ford owners, I don't know how much longer we will continue. Currently the ABS& brake lights are on. Transmission leaked out all of the fluid while driving, had to rebuild trans. Speedometer doesn't work properly when brake lights are on. Engine light is on, numerous codes for this problem.
Abs warning light and brake warning light come on intermittently, after send in for the recall on speed control system modification... Until to ABS bulb blew up... But parking brake light remained on... Send it back to dealer... Ask the service advisor "why my both warning light on when I drive... And now my ABS light off and parking brake light remain on" and the service advisor told me your ABS light never light out when turn on the ignition switch mean that "this vehicle without ABS" thank you for the reply given by ford dealer service advisor of he best knowledge....I will not sending my vehicle for any recall in the future..... *js
A few months after I bought the car (may 2008) the ABS and brake light started to come on, intermittently, every couple of days. It would come on when I went around a sharp curve or hit a pothole. I took the car to 3 different mechanics, when the lights were not on (no error codes) and when the lights were on (every ABS error code came up). I was told by all 3 mechanics that the ABS sensor board needed to be replaced. The part was going to cost over $300 plus labor to repair. They also told me that the car was ok to drive but that when the lights came on my ABS was not working and that I should be careful when driving in rain or when road conditions were slick because I would need extra time to prepare for a full stop. I have researched on the internet for the same problem and found that there were many others who were experiencing the same problem and have tried many different fixes with no resolution, including the replacement of the ABS sensor board. What do I need to do to ensure that my ABS brakes will work correctly?
I currently keep getting grunting/popping/moaning noise from the front suspension when turning -braking-starting to move car forward . Already replaced the sway bar links and bushings but the noise still comes and goes. Also my brake-&-ABS lights comes on and off for no reason. And the locks on the doors work when they want too. Just had inspection done again 3 weeks ago but they can not find the problems. Talk with ford about the noise to try to find out if there is any danger of a crash because of this and I keep getting the run around.
Vehicle was purchased in november 2009. I first began having problems with the ABS/brake light coming on, in february 2010. The next incident was the power windows on drivers side and back window would not role down. The next incident was the heater wont work. A recall and repair was done on the rear subframe 11s16 in april of 2010.vehicle repair was not complete now taking in for front under carriage repair on wed 21,2012.
Braking distance suddenly increased, and the ABS & brake light turned on. And I contacted south bay ford in regard to that issue , and I did not get any help. I am still have the same issue every day, when ever the van gets warm, the ABS light turns on.
Driving on highway, the brakes slammed on, almost rear ended. When I got home by driving slowly, I noticed moisture and brake fluid was in the ABS pump module, thank god my children were not in our so called"family van".
My ABS and brake lights came on, then all my gauges started going crazy, maxing out back and forth, then my lights would go out and blinkers stopped working. I looked around and went to the ABS control module and saw that it was saturated with brake fluid or water. I remove the connector and found 2 pins were rotted off.
Abs warning light and brake warning light come on intermittently, when it rains ,when the weather is hot and humid,and also when it snows.
Abc problems light on.
Abs, traction control, and brake lights come on shortly after starting the car. Abs, traction control are 'off''. Safety issue when driving in snow. This problem has occurred 3 times now,over last 2 years, each time I am told its a brake sensor, or the ABS sensor. I pay several hundred each time to get it replaced, but problem returns within 6 months. Concern is safety- ABS and traction control critical in northern ohio area in heavy snow area- please look into this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that when starting the ignition, both the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the ABS module would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 02/22/12*lj updated 03/01/12
Why does my ABS and brake lights stay on even after having a ford dealership investigate the issue and tells me that there is nothing wrong. This has been an issue for years and seems like a problem waiting to happen. How am I supposed to drive comfortably wondering if something is going to happen.
The check traction control system warning illuminates, as well as the ABS,trac off, and the brake system warning lights on the dash.
While driving, the speedometer ,the odometer,the tachometer all stopped working.the ABS light came on,the red brake light came on,and the o/d off light continues to flash. It is extremely difficult to operate this vehicle without at least a speedometer and I hope the brakes do not fail. This all occurred shortly after the brake master cylinder switch was replaced.
I turned in my ford windstar on to the john west ford diler , the ABS, and brake lights came on 3 days before to brought it for been diagnosed. 2 days after they gave me an estimate for $ 2400.00 dollars. That really surprise me and I answer no thanks do not fix my car. They put my van together and since that moment my van I didn't start again is like a death . They said the PCM and ABS module got burned. I think they made a mistake and kill my van PCM but I cant proved. I was reading the ABS recall about and sounds like there is nothing releated wiht the PCM module. Any way they sent my van back home onto a town truck and at this moment a can't find the problem yet. Oh I almost forgot some for sure they charge me $ 200.00 for diagnosis. If you want to confirm my history you can call[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The ABS and brake light began coming on intermittantly a couple of months ago. It seems that the ABS ecu module is the problem as multiple ABS codes were read. Now, two months later my cruise control no longer works. If you do the research online as well as in your complaint section for 2001 winstar it is an all too common problem. It seems to be a problem that was not addressed properly on an earlier recall by ford (09s09) which included a scds wiring harness replacement only caused by brake fluid leaking onto wiring and causing a potential fire hazard. Many owners believe the fluid not only ran down the wiring continuing to run onto the ABS connector causing parts to short out and fail and also onto the cruise control connector causing it to fail. I truly believe this is the reason all these ABS modules are failing...it's amazing how many complaints with my same problem are on your website these are very expensive parts to replace (over $1000) plus labor. The absence of the ABS system does cause braking problems and can cause the brakes to lock up and skid...this happened to me...just missed having a wreck! The connector to the cruise is also being effected causing it to fail as well. I think ford should be required to at least check these vehicle and replace these parts if they are found to be faulty before someone gets in an accident. They may have already.
Abs and brake dash warning lights are lit indicating failure of the ECM that controls the anti-lock braking system. Multiple requests for ford to investigate and repair resulted in no assignable causes. Additionally, cruise control and overdrive functions have also now quit.
Brake lights stays on constantly, speedometer hand constantly jumps. Sometimes feels like they are air in the brakes, sometimes no power at all to the van. When going up hill van loose all pressure when air is on. Check and made sure all hoses was connect properly and still doing it. I just can't afford to put anymore money in this vehicle.
The ABS and brake lights on the dashboard light up and stay lit. They will only go off after the key is turned off. It took several trips to the ford dealership for them to diagnose these: perform q test ABS system found multiple dtc's cmdtc c1185 ABS pwr relay output circuit failure, c1194 lf outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1198 lf inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1210 rf outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1246 rr outlet valve coil circuit fail, c1250 lf inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1254 rr inlet valve coil circuit fail, c1446 brake switch circuit failure open or shorted to ground, u1262 scp data link fault, fail speed deactivation switch.
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