Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated as the vehicle was started all of the warning lights began to illuminate, including the ABS switch light. The engine also began to function rough and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to repair the electric switch on the bottom of the reservoir at the owners expense. The failure is the same as recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 190,000.
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Speedometer not working accurately (occasionally speedometer will work than stops, which indicates defective part). Ford says speedometer and gear needs to be replaced now. Prior to that they said computer needed to be reprogrammed because of tire size.. Cruise control did not work but was fixed by ford via recall notice due to leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds). As I understand the dealer would also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Abs and brake light are on all of the time which is a result ABS control module failure.
Brake light (red) speedometer and odometer stop working cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning ABS brake light (yellow) ford trouble code c1185 problem codes p0171, p0174, p0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue.
Abs, and service brake, come on simultaneously. I am afraid that stopping distance shall be increased, thusly causing personal & property damage liability. Fear of braking distance suddenly increased, when driving, on a personal daily basis. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1st incident happened while driving at highway speeds. Abs and brake light illuminated until car was turned off. Lights now come on randomly. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership on aug. 31 2002 for recall on front and rear axles. They installed shackles on suspension and said that everything was fine. After I came home with vehicle, I noticed a clunking sound coming from the r/f wheel area and my overdrive off dash light starts flashing randomly until car is turned off. Concerning the ABS issue, I took my vehicle to an independent garage and they told me I needed to replace the ABS control module, then he told me that they did the exact same repair on another 02' windstar earlier that week and the repair would cost $700-$800 dollars. Coincidence????
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the brake light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact added brake fluid and after restarting the vehicle all of the warning lights on the instrument panel began to illuminate. A certified mechanic from an authorized dealer examined the vehicle and informed that contact that fluid was leaking from the vehicle speed sensor and spilling onto the wiring harness. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer refused to repair the failure associated with the wiring harness and gauges on the instrument panel, which were caused by the speed sensor leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Abs and brake lights coming on for no apparent reason. Had recall service on cruise control and the warning lights for the ABS and brake lights have been coming on intermittently since that service was done. Talked with the local ford service department and they are aware of this problem. Said that the previous recall on the cruise control didn't have anything to do with my warning lights for ABS and brakes (but they have had more issues with this problem than the cruise control recall). If I remember the correctly, the cruise control recall - it had something to do with brake fluid contact and potential for fire, my cruise was shorted out and not working - must have been from brake fluid. I am thinking that this flaw has something to do with electrical components connected from the brake and ABS system to the warning lights being shorted out in a similar way; it is just a guess, I am sure that the real mechanics know what is going on.... This is a safety issue and ford needs to recall this design flaw; the warning device is not working as designed. I am sure that the $1,600 to fix the problem is an issue for ford. Sometimes the lights turn on when I start the vehicle, sometimes I may be driving and they will turn on, at times the warning lights do not come on at all. The brakes are not effected from what I can tell and my fluid levels are normal. I hope that my brakes don't really experience a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increased stopping distance whenever the brakes were applied. This failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact also stated that the anti-lock brake and brake lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The speed control deactivation switch was not leaking and there were no brake fluid leaks either, but the consumer was experiencing braking issues. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 115,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11
Ford performed safety recall 09s09 in 2009 but only installed safety wiring harness 2002. Requested ford to replace both speed control deactivation switch and ABS module due to the known failures included in the investigation, but ford refused after a year the ABS and brake warning lights started to come on intermittently, now the warning lights come on everytime the car is driven after several miles. Based on research (http://www.2carpros.com/questions/ford-windstar-2003-ford-windstar-ABS-c1185-trouble-code), I can see that this is very common problem with this vehicle and the problem and it causes braking safety issues in addition to fire problem. The replacement of the speed control deactivation switch and ABS control module replacement should be required as part of 09s09 recall. The installation of the wiring harness only minimizes the occurrence of possible fire, but does not address the main cause of the problems of the defective deactivation switch and ABS module. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that when coming to a stop with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of a vehicle, which caused the other vehicle to crash into a vehicle as well. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who had not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Updated 09/20/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS, brake and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the most recent failure. The failure and current mileage was 154,000.
Have had intermittent issues with ABS light and now told that I need a new speed control deactivation switch.
Cruise control switch recently replaced brake fluid was leaking may have faulty switch or master cylinder damaged during installation causing fluid leak that is highly flammable causing fire or smoke from 2002 windstar master cylinder and brake booster were faulty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The ABS would fail when the light illuminated. The cruise control and speedometer also malfunctioned. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000 and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on. Cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. Due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. This in turn blew the #10 fuse. This switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. I have stopped driving it until I can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. Also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) ABS and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. My power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. And last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time I put the vehicle in gear.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 MPH the ABS brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five to six times for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake pads and advised her that the problem was electrical. The electrical failure caused the radio and all of the interior lights to shut on and off intermittently. The vehicle also leaked oil and power steering fluid. She stated that per the dealer the vehicle needed an axle, rack and pinion which also affects the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased used in 2007 and the failure started as soon as she purchased it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 116,840.
Recall of brake switch (09s09) on my 2002 ford windstar. They replaced the switch but I still have ABS lights that come on periodically. It has not been completely fixed and the dealership says they will not cover it.
I was driving on the highway and my ABS light came and I noticed the cruise control also didn't work any more . I took it to the ford dealer and they did the recall for the leaky scds switch this fixed the cruise problem but the ABS no longer works on my windstar.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 30-35 MPH when he observed a cloud of smoking emitting from under the hood. The dashboard lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and when restarted, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. The mechanic discovered there had been a small fire under the hood and the control switch was disabled. In addition, the mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and referred him to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the fused wiring harness under the recall and also found that the instrument panel was damaged. There were separate damages as a result of the fire and the manufacturer advised they would not cover the repair expenses of the other components. The separate damages were not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 68,000.
Red (brake) light and yellow (ABS) light illuminate on instrument panel while driving. In this condition, the ABS does not work and hard braking results in rear wheels locking up even on dry road and partial loss of vehicle control. My mechanic says the ABS module is going bad and it is a common problem with windstars. This vehicle was supposedly repaired in the 2009 cds recall. So far, lights come on about every 300 miles and are cleared (go off) once the vehicle is switched off and restarted. I think ford should replace the ABS modules that are failing. Also, prior to the 2009 recall, the cruise control resume function stopped working and is still out. I understand that may well be a symptom related to the leaking of brake fluid from the cds.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that recall campaign number 09v399000 repair was performed which dealt with the vehicle speed control and since that time the ABS light and brake light have been coming on. The contact heard different information regarding the fix for the failure. One dealer stated that they know this has been a problem and another dealer stated that they do not know of the failure and would have to perform a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 84000 and the current mileage was 94000.
The morning of july 11, 2010, the ABS control module on our 2002 windstar suffered an internal fire due to brake fluid leaked from the bad switch, resulting in a loss of proper brake function and no readings from the speedometer, tachometer, and odometer (as well as multiple warning lights). This occurred several weeks after having had the brake pressure deactivation switch recall performed (the federal safety agency campaign id 09v399000, action number ea08021). The local ford dealership which had performed the initial recall work refused to repair or replace the module under the recall or as a warranty claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, nor was it apparently damaged at the time of the brake switch repair. I subsequently removed, opened and examined the control module (8/28/2010), and found blackened brake fluid present inside the module at the connector pins. I also found evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections to the printed circuit board. This evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. Luckily, it appears that an internal trace burned through and interrupted the fault current prior to the failure becoming a runaway fire event. At this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. I have kept the failed control module for examination as necessary.
I have a 2002 windstar the brake pressure differential deactivation switch was leaking. I had it replaced under the ford recall. But I am also having problems with the ABS and brake light coming on intermittently. Also the cruise control does not work anymore. So after reading the article on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ I decided to report this issue I am having. I looked under the care and the module is a ford kelsey-hayes.
Re; recall 09s09, ford dealer carry out this recall on ford windstar 2002, change the deactivation switch and wire harness. However ,when start the engine the ABS & brake light goes off as normal, after driving on the highway for a while,I will say when things got heated/hot these two lights comes on back,( ABS & brake light) if I stop and started the engine up ,these two light goes out, after driving for a few miles again the ABS& brake light comes on back ,and on and on like this. This is causing my breaking distance to suddenly increase. This matter need urgent attention so the problem can be corrected by ford or further recall is needed. ( e.g electronic control module problem) etc. Thank you.
Sudden increase in braking distance. This happens intermittently but always seems to happen when ABS, traction control, and brake light come on. Occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days. Longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk. Only because I always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. I have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for ABS electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit. Also, I was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced. I am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix. I am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer expresses discontent about recall repair *tgw the consumer state he received a recall regarding the cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer stated the cruise control worked fine up until the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall done. The cruise control worked for about two weeks and then stopped working. When the consumer returned to the dealer he was informed that the ABS was leaking which caused the cruise control to stop working. The ABS light did illuminate, but then it went off. Also, back in may, while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to fishtail. When the consumer arrived home and inspected the vehicle, he discovered the rear axle had cracked. The consumer removed the axle and discovered it was hollow and had rusted from the inside out.
Red brake light and yellow ABS light came on while driving. It suddenly decreased in its braking power and resulted in a minor bumper to bumper crash at a traffic light. Luckily no major damage was done and no one was injured, only small stretch marks on my front bumper. The other persons car was ok and we went on straight back home shaken and afraid the whole ride back. This vehicle has already had the company friendly (not consumer friendly) recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000. This seems to have made the problem worse though. The dealer says it is a common problem with the windstars and there is no recall for the ABS system and could cause braking distance to decrease and advised me to have it repaired immediately as it is a safety hazard!!!! The government and odi got right up on toyotas for not being able to stop and not fords!! This must be recalled and fixed immediately!
I took my 2002 ford windstar van to bob bell ford in glen burnie, md in may 2010 for the recall #09s09. I had been experiencing ABS, brake and trac control lights coming on and staying on thru duration of ride. They supposedly repaired the part (recall 09s09). On july 16, 2010 I was driving when all of the sudden the same lights, ABS, brake and trac. Control came on my dash board. I arrived at my destination and parked van. Later I had an appointment to go to when I got in van, no warning light were on the dash board. As I drove probably 3 blocks all of the sudden the brake fluid low light came on. I drove another block and parked the van. I went inside and when I came out there was brake fluid all over the ground that had leaked out of the van. I got the van to my local auto repair shop and was told that he thought the master brake cylinder was leaking, so I had it replaced (not knowing that this was related to the recall #09s09). When I got the van back, I drove it not 4 blocks and then all of the sudden the same three lights came on, ABS, brake and trac control. The same lights that would come on all of the time before I took the van into ford for the recall repair. I contacted bob bell ford of glen burnie, md and told them that I was having the same problems that I had before I had brought the van in for the recall repair, with the lights coming on and I was told that the recall had nothing to do with ABS, brake or trac control lights coming on, but that I could bring it in, but that this problem did not sound light anything related to the recall 09s09, now I know that this is not true, and I will be taking the van back to bob bell ford tomorrow, but I am definitely still have problems with the vehicle.
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