2001 ford windstar sel my brake light and ABS light are on frequently . . . I notice this during and after rain or when conditions are wet outside . . . Also after I hit a bump in the road they seem to come on. My vehicle has been like this for at least a year and the dealership told me I needed new brake pads on the front. I replaced them and the problem continues to occur.
2001 Ford Windstar lights complaints
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Brake and ABS lights up at operating temp. Computer shows several unrelated trouble codes. Dealer stated a bad module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle surged forward until he abruptly applied to the brakes. The failure also occurred while the contact was stopped with the brakes depressed. In addition, the brake light would intermittently illuminate while the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact stated that neither failure occurred until after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The failure and current mileage was 126,000.
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.
I own a ford windstar 2001. Concerned that the ABS lights on and brake lights are always on- they will not come off and the hand brake is down.
The brake light and ABS light come on soon after start up. This indicates a malfunction in the ABS braking system. Ford has done nothing to correct the problem and can not identify the cause.
Interior lights flash on and off very fast with key out and doors open. Will this be a bigger problem in the future and why should I pay for this problem to be corrected.
Leaking of the brake pressure deactivation switch on my 2001 ford windstar causing my cruise control to malfunction and possible fire hazard.
The brake pressure differential deactivation switch in my 2001 ford windstar is faulty. This may create a fire I was informed.
My ABS and emergency brake lights remain on, we have fixed the part for the cruise control, but the brake lights remain on. 96,000 miles.
2001 ford windstar, ABS light and brake light constantly coming on. Mechanic says there are over 11 codes showing up. This is the third time I've attempted to have this problem fixed, nobody can fix it, just keeps happening. I've heard about fires occurring and am worried about the safety of my family.
Brake pressure diff switch is leaking brake fluid on the wires under it and fuses and popping. Odometer, speedometer, A/C, ABS and o/d have all posted as not working.
Abs light, red brake light, trac off light illuminated in dash board.
I had new brakes put on my vehicle (all four brakes) and about two weeks after having them put on I noticed my brakes were wanting to fail. When I go to stop the brakes squeal really bad, are hard to get to stop like I am pushing on a brick (I have to put all my body weight into brakes to stop vehicle) and sometimes will keep rolling. I had the lines checked and nobody can find out what is going on with my vehicle.
In the fall of 2006 I began experiencing isolated instances where the brake lights stayed on after the release of the brake pedal. I first noticed it when the battery was dead by the end of the work day. Frequency increased over the next several months. I found I could resolve the problem by lifting the pedal slightly from behind. On march 12, 2007 the problem began happening with each stop, so I removed and examined the brake light switch. It appeared to be functioning correctly. I examined its placement on the brake booster rod. The wear pattern appeared to be very slightly off-center. I reinstalled the switch, but inserted the spacer insert from the opposite side. When dissassembling, the spacer was inserted from the passenger side. When I reassembled it, I inserted it from the driver side. I have driven the car approximately 1200 miles and the problem has not returned. I have previous experience as an ase master certified mechanic.
Intermittently, the brake lights stay on after brake pedal is released. This causes 2 problems: 1. The brake lights to stay on while driving, and 2. The brake lights stay on when the vehicle is parked, thus causing the battery to discharge.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph on a street in rainy weather, the brake warning light illuminated. A bystander alerted the contact that the rear brake lights were inoperative. Upon initial inspection the contact determined the rear brake wiring harness was wet and corroded from rainwater and it needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and tail lights will stay on while the vehicle is parked. The lights will go off temporally when the keyless entry is pressed. The dealer replaced the switch and actuator assemblies. This did not remedy the problem.
Numerous things have gone wrong since we bought the vehicle. Items covered under warranty: electric seat stopped working twice, and transmission wouldn't shift when it was supposed to. Items not covered under warranty: brakes replaced at 30,000+ miles-told was normal for them to wear out so quickly; rack and pinion replaced at around 55,000 miles; months after brakes replaced, brakes grind loudly when coming to a stop (brakes checked numerous times, but was told they were ok); ABS brake light comes on and stays on after driving (not illuminated on start up, but comes on later); back dome light not secure-falls out; dome lights sometimes come on when braking; check engine light on for months, didn't have it checked, but turned off by itself; sliding door drags-rusted on vechicle frame.
My 2001 ford windstar- brake lights stay on. Vehicle is in park and turned off. Must pull up on the brake pedal to make the lights turn off.
While driving at low speed and turning, the vehicle stalled with out any warning. Also has problem with the steering wheel and the turn signal working intermittently. *nm the dealer replaced the upper intake manifold gasket and the idle air control valve, however the vehicle stalled again and the dealer replaced idle air control valve again. The power steering fluid was low.
My 2001 ford windstars brake lights remain on once the vehicle is in park and turned off. I must pull up on the brake pedal to make the lights turn off. I had the car serviced at a private mechanic 4 times now and the problem has not been corrected. Is there any known recalls/problems with fords brake lights??
Problems with turn signals on 2001 ford windstar.*mr (nar)
The dome, and door lights came on unexpectedly and impaired consumer's vision.
For quite some time I felt that my left directional signal was going on all by itself after making a right turn. I not only confirmed this to be true but can make it happen after every right turn. After the steering wheel begins to turn to go straight after making a right turn, a gentle push to the left will cause the directional signal to signal left all by itself. I have an appointment with the dealer for this and many other strange things which have infected this van! I also have bubbles and dents in my tires which appears to have been caused by chains during shipping. My concern is that these tires can fail with this sort of defect. My selling dealer did not provide me with tire warranty information and the dealer I made a service appointment with doesn't have a clue who covers them! I guess I will find out on 8/2/02, the day of my appointment!.
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