Annual state inspection found rust at mount on right front subframe,,passenger rear rocker panel has rust hole. Abs/brake lights stay on,even after they been fixed.
2001 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Abs and brake light indicators come on for no apparent reason. Does not seem to affect the use of the brakes, but if there is a failure how will I know if it is true or false? This has been going on for about 3 years. This appears to be a safety issue and I have talked to other owners of ford products who have the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS warning light would illuminate at any time. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer, but the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs. The dealer did not assist with repairs either. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 96,855. The recall for subframe was repaired only, however dealer refused to do a state inspection due to other damage. Updated 11/03/2011 *ln
We took a 300 mile trip to chicago in our windstar that we just purchased less than 2 months previously. While we were out of town, the van started acting up. When we would take off from a stop, the van would jerk and bounce like maybe the brakes were locked. We stopped driving it while we were up there until we had to leave. On our drive home, we were about 100 miles from home the o/d light came on. Then a little later, I noticed some type of liquid coming out the back. We tried to get home but at 90 miles from home the van totally quit moving. We were able to coast to the side of the road. Under the van was a large puddle of transmission fluid. After having it towed home ($240) we took it to a transmission shop. They had to replace a front seal and torque converter ($950). I'm filing this complaint because I have seen on the internet where the transmission seems to be a problem with the windstar. Now the brake light and ABS light come on occasionally and won't go off until it's turned off and restarted. This also seems to a big problem with the windstars. I haven't taken it in for that yet but dreading it. This is a very nice vehicle and I am rather disappointed in it.
Constantly being troubled by the brake/ABS light on the dash board. Upon going to auto zone and checking what kind of code comes up for the problem, I received 20+ codes relating to brakes/ABS problems. I looked up the problem and discovered it was very popular amongst ford windstars from 1999-2003. I have a 2001 ford windstar and this problem is very troublesome. Upon requesting a quote to fix this problem, I was looking at $2000+ (parts, labor and warranty). It seems the ABS module is bad, and it itself costs $550 just in parts. This problem is persistent among a lot of ford windstar and potentially dangerous and life threatening. I would like ford to take some sort of action and issue a re-call.
Abs module malfuntios. Abs warning lights. Brake warning lights. Traction control warning lights. Was told by ford dealer that unit overheats - common problem.
2001 ford windstar. I took it to the dealership to have some safety recalls done. A few days later I was driving along and smoke started boiling out from under the hood so I pulled over and by the time I got stopped and got the kids out safely it quit smoking. I raised the hood and could see some burned wiring under the brake master cylinder. We got back in and drove on then the transmission started shifting wrong and the brake pedal didn't feel right,it felt spongy. I took it to my mechanic who is ase master and ford senior master certified. He replaced the trans range sensor and told me that the fire was caused by a defective cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid.he replaced the switch and advised me to take it back to the dealer and have them do the recall which is what they were supposed to have done in the first place. He said that it also had a damaged ABS module and wiring and that was part of the recall.I called them and they said they only did the rear axle recall that was on the letter I got from ford. My mechanic said that they were required by law to complete all safety recalls while it was in their possession. I am going to take it back but I'm afraid to drive it cause it hardly has any brakes. My mechanics said it was because all the brake fluid leaked out of the switch and got air in the lines.
Subframe broke 8/2010 and replaced. Rusted badly 12/2011 ford dealer fixed , also checked real axel and fixed,recall #11s16 for the brake pressure differential switch leaking, brake light now coming on speedometer not registering odometer not registering ,ABS light on, information center says trans error fuel error temp error and also cruise control surges cuts out and the braking distance change suddenly and without warning,the ABS and ECM is wet with oil not covered properly. I think this is a ongoing problem with front the brake switch recall that still not fixed.
When I started my minivan it was an afternoon. I noticed that when I started driving the minivan it was like forcing it self then I would change the speed and it would sound different but it felt like it was heavy, I would change it to n and it still make this sound like if I was driving on a wet highway and engine was still loud. When I would speed more than 30 MPH it just wouldn't respond as it did before. I purchased this minivan not to long ago -I would say close to a month-. When taking it for a test drive everything looked good, sounded ok -other than the shocks that needed to be replaced- and no lights were on. But after two days had gone by the previous owner said that the ABS light would "sometimes" turn on and would turn off on its own. So, I had a mechanic inspect the minivan for the replacement of the shock wondering if this might take care of the problem, but after the work was done the ABS and brake light started to turn on. Went back to the mechanic because it came making weird sound on the left side so he told me that brake pads also needed to be replaced, so I thought to myself this would take care of the problem which it didn't happen. Now after close to a month of owning this minivan and weather becoming much hotter I noticed this problem. I had a mechanic look at it again today and he suggested that a take it to a ford dealership to have the minivan inspected since he was also aware of a recall done on these types of vehicles. I am just afraid to keep on driving it because I can tell something is just not right and I feel that it's just going to brake down on me anytime soon. And since I have a baby I prefer not to drive or drive a long distance or even on a high speed.
Took 2001 windstar into dealer for recall on rear axle jan. 2011 was called to pick up vehicle on april 29th. When vehicle was picked up the brake, ABS and traction control off light were lighting up the dashboard , these lights were not on when van was taken in. Walked back into the dealer and told they had no one available to look at it but bring it back on monday when they could run an analysis on it. Stated they had replaced the axle and any number of things could have happened. Asked if vehicle was safe to drive was told it was. Came back monday morning had a total change of attitude without looking at vehicle was told it probably was not anything they did but would look at it and let me know in 10 minutes. Half hour later informed they think it was the main brain and could cost me up to $1500.00 to fix. Dealer stated that the windstar had a lot of problems he still had over 100 to repair in his lot. Was told by dealer and ford customer care that the problem was mine not theirs, replacing rear axle has nothing to do with brakes but work sheet shows they replaced the brake pads. Now I do not have ABS or traction control on my vehicle.
There have been numerous issues with this vehicle lately. Car would not start, power steering went out, oil light stays on, I have to put oil in every week, seat motor stop working and now the brakes do not work. We were driving out of town with our 3 kids and I went to press the brakes just to find that it was not there - it was all the way up under the dash board!!!
The ABS system light comes on while driving and it stays on until the car is turned off for some time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH, the emissions, ABS and rear brakes warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure would recur whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was previously notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unknown.
2001 ford windstar: ABS, traction control system, and cruise control all suddenly fail while driving at highway speeds. Each system works properly at 55mph and lower, until driving on slick or rough pavement; at 60mph or over, all 3 systems are unusable even on dry and smooth pavement. To have speed or braking system not working at the times one might need them presents possible dangerous consequences (fortunately we were able to "pump the brakes", and steer tight-fisted to avoid collisions so far). 8tr
Just bought 2001 ford windstar and in couple days the ABS light and break light comes on while driving. Took to shop come up with code: c1185. Lights will goes off when turn ignition off and restart. But after driving for a bit lights come back on. Don't know what's really happen.
My ABS and brake lights stay on and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. I reported this earlier today but need to change the category.
Good day. I have a 2001 ford windstar passenger van. On the bottom of the master cylinder, there is some kind of pressure switch. This switch constantly leaks brake fluid onto a wiring harness connector below it. My research has found that many windstars of this era also leak brake fluid from this switch. My brake lights (on the rear of the car) sometimes stay on when the car is parked. Also, since the cruise control recall was repaired, the dashboard light indicator telling me that the cruise control is on no longer operates. Also, the cruise control will not work unless I pump the brakes prior to using it. I believe all of these problems are related. The ford dealer told me he would gladly fix the problems but will charge me quite a lot of money to do it. I believe ford should be responsible for the costs associated with the repairs of these safety items. Thank you.
The brake fluid at the master cylinder is leaking on the wires under it. Causing the ABS and brake light to stay on. I am afraid this will cause a fire, due to the fluid being flammable. Now I have a repair to pay for that I have never seen happen in a car. I am almost 55 and been driving 40 years and this is a first
Went to dealer got recall fix and they found ABS totally fried the said it's not cover and will run about 2,500 to fix with no guarantee due to not having wire harness anymore ...
My 2001 ford windstar ABS emergency parking brake and over drive ,speedometer , van caught a minor fire , had the ABS module changed when it had warranty still had problems reported it to ford two years ago before the recall fixed again out of pocket. This time need to take action.
Ford windstar 2001 brake and ABS light come on after a short distance of driving and remain on. Checked with mechanic who said it's a known problem with ford windstars. This causes me great concern because it means braking distances are increased in an emergency braking or slippery conditions.
Have noticed the braking distance has suddenly increased. Have inspected brakes, lines, and master cylinder and found no leaks or abnormalities. Amber "ABS" light and red emergency brake light come on randomly while vehicle is in motion. Recall 09s09 has been completed by ford.
In sept. 2009 I purchased a used 2001 ford windstar. The day after I got home the ABS and brake light came on. I took it to a mechanic who informed me that this is a recurring problem for my van. My brake lights stay on sometimes and it drains my battery. This is all surrounding the ABS and brake light issues. I have replaced rotors, brake shoes, brake pads, and many trips to my mechanic. I contacted ford about my issue and they said it isn't their problem and their is no recall on it. I have researched that I am not alone. Please make ford look into this brake issue/ABS.
Ford windstar - 2001 - ABS and brake light come on - or just brake light comes on - appears to be same problem as reported by many on http://http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
On a hot summer day in 2010 parked about 20 minutes with air conditioning running the ABS fault with the red brake lamp first appeared. When the engine is shut down the fault lamps are cleared. Currently when the ambient temperature is above 80 fahrenheit and as the engine compartment warms I can expect the yellow ABS lamp and the red brake lamp to both turn on. Had fault codes read once and it reported main relay failed. No repairs have been made as I decided it's a superfluous feature and I will drive without ABS protection.
Front end steering,disturbing front end frame sound,ABS lights noticed ABS braking problem,brake light,od light,interior lights flash on and off intermittently when driving. Have to cut the van off and restart for to stop that only last awhile. .took into dealer for recalls still dealing with electrical problem so forth. I never been so scared of an vehicle in my life.
I own a 2001 ford windstar. In august of 2010, I took the van into the dealership due to recall 09s09. They installed a fuse harness only. It appeared to fix the problem, and the ABS light went out. Today, the ABS light came back on, so apparently there's still a problem.
There has not been an incident or crash, but the ABS, trace off, and brake! Light all come on at once. Anti-lock brakes and traction control do not function when this happens. It has occurred intermittently for about a year, but happens almost constantly now. The lights would go off after restart, but now come on almost immediately, and stay on in spite of a restart in cold or hot weather. The ford dealership says their diagnostic code indicates a need to replace the "ABS module" at a cost of nearly $1300.00 with labor on my 2001 ford windstar lx minivan which now only has 60,000 original miles. I goggled this problem and found a site at www.fordwindstarrecall.info that discussed my problem.
Abs brake light comes on and off.
11-23-2009 vehicle recall (09s09), "ABS light & brake light coming on". Work was performed this date to correct problem at croft ford, athens, pa. About a 15 minute repair. Vehicle ok for about (8) months (lights did not come on). Starting in august 2010 both lights started coming on again and come on almost everytime the vehicle is driven a few miles. I do notice during the cold weather of december and january that they don't come on very often in the cold weather. This appears to be the same problem for which recall (09s09) was put out. We are concerened about this problem especially when the weather warms back up here in new york.
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