2001 Ford Windstar: power window failure

Filed May 5, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 135,000 miles · TX

The ABS, brake, and trac lights come on while driving down the road. This doesn't happen every time, but has become more frequent. Have not found a reason for it to come on, like hitting bumps or wet whether. The electrical system issues is rear windows won't open all of the time. The door locks don't work all of the time. The lights in and outside the van dim in and out.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,019 miles · NC

Abs and brake lights have been off and on for years. Have had the brakes looked at many times and they are always said to be fine. Today, while driving along, the radio went off when I rolled up the window...thought that was strange so opened window....radio back on, closed window....radio off. Thankfully I was very close to home as the windows stopped opening and closing, radio shut off, odometer reading disappeared, clock lights disappeared. I made it to the driveway, turned it off and it did not turn back on. Came inside and started to search "2001 ford windstar ABS and brake lights on"......I'm appalled at how many complaints I have found. Husband and friend did a check and it may be the alternator....but after what I've read we will definitely be checking for fluid in the ABS control module. If it turns out it is the ABS control module (after reading the numerous complaints) I will be calling ford to let them know what I think. For many, many years we let ford service our van and I swear after each service we ended up with another problem within weeks of the service. I've not had trust in our local ford dealership for a long time. Based on what I've read in the last 2 to 3 hours I am completely shocked and saddened that ford hasn't stepped up and offered to rectify this problem. I love my windstar! As long as we can be certain that it is still safe to drive we will keep it on the road. But when it is time.....we will never do business with ford again.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · PA

My 2001 ford windstar has broken through 2 rear axles! Also the interior lights blink on and off as I am driving and sometimes come on and stay on and while turned off will sometimes drain the battery and the headlights and hazard lights will blink on and off and the horn will beep. Also at times my power windows will not function.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

2001 ford windstar beginning in summer of 2009, ABS and brake light sometimes lit on dashboard. Dashboard controls either stopped working, going on and off and controls such as RPM, gas ind, speedometer either not working or going back and forth rapidly. The RPM indicator pin actually snapped off. Now it is stuck and doesn't move at all. Drivers side window stopped working, replaced motor. Had ford dealer replace switch as indicated in recall 09s09 in november 2009. Thought problem was fixed.as of jan 18, 2010, ABS and brake lights come on after engine has warmed up. Before I was notified of the recall I had full brake service on front and rear brakes in october 2009. Also, not sure if related or not, I turned the car off at a red light and attempted tp restart it to turn off lights and the alternator died, had to replace.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · FL

Driver side electric window stopped working a couple of weeks ago. At first I was annoyed at having to open the door at toll booths etc, then it occurred to me that its also a big safety problem if I am ever in an accident. I will have it fixed at my next service soon, but if there are similar problems with other owners then perhaps the federal safety agency and ford should put out a recall notice.