2002 ford windstar brake pressure differential deactivation switch developed a leak resulting in significant brake fluid loss and deactivation of cruise control functionality.
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Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking causing loss of brake fluid and fluid has wicked into cruise module and ABS module causing red brake light, ABS light, intermittent speedometer and odometer, complete lack of cruise control, loss of ABS function. Replaced bpdds, cruise control now sometimes functional, no other problems fixed. Damage caused by leaking fluid still present.
The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the ABS and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
Purchased a used 2002 ford windstar vehicle at dealership in december 2008--cruise control was working fine at time of purchase--around march 2009 cruise control failed to work. This may not be related but the speedometer would become stuck at speed set after depressing brake and slowing down- cruise control will not activate any longer.
Vehicle became having intermittent ABS light and brake light activation while driving. This began in 2007. I had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty. I checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times. Over the past 2 months march/april 2009 the problem appeared to become worst. Finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit. I checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the windstar. The ABS system and cruise control are currently inop. There are no blown fuses.
2002 ford windstar - ABS and brake light come on all the time in warmer temperatures. Understand it to be a known defect in the braking module - aluminum housing expanding when warm. No problem in colder weather. Abs braking system not active when lights are on. No parts repaired or replaced at this time because of cost and after seeing hundreds of similar complaints with this year/model it appears to be possible recall along with faulty cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid and causing fires.
I have been having trouble with the ABS light and the "e" brake light staying on all the time. My cruise control doesn't work any longer since this has occurred.
Red brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar. Merchants tire checked and indicated that the cruise control switch to the master cylinder has been leaking brake fluid.
Cruise control brake cancellation switch on a 2002 ford windstar smoking and blowing fuse #10.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak. My cruise control has stopped responding, and brake fluid is leaking at an exponential rate out of the reservoir above the master cylinder.
My van brake light and ABS light had been coming on for at least 6 months... My mechanic was trying to determine if it was the ABS switch or ABS module and just reset the codes after a tune-up. We would add brake fluid to the car on several occasions. The failure occurred when I started my van and backed out of a parking spot. I smelled something burning and realized my van was smoking. At first I thought it was steam and then I realized it was white smoke. So I reparked my vehicle, shut it off and popped the hood. When I got around I followed the engine from left to right and in the back right was a perfect propane flame. I blew it out. I noticed the part was connected down below the brake fluid reservoir, wired ran to that part, on the bottom the part that was on fire was rusted. But it appeared to plug into the part it was attached to like a key and then wires came down from there... My mechanic disconnected the part saying I would not longer have cruise control and he ordered the part from ford in milledgeville, ga. He replaced the part on 8/25/08. I do not believe the old part is still available. Since the part has been replaced my brake light and ABS light still come on!
Failure of the brake/cruise control deactivation switch caused leaking brake fluid to fall into and cause failure of ABS module. I am aware that the federal safety agency is investigating and I encourage you to demand an immediate and complete recall. This is a serious fire hazard that can happen even while the vehicle is parked in the garage, hours after the vehicle was shut off. Please act!
Smoke came from under the hood numerous times. The last time caused so much damage under the hood the van was not drivable. Had the van towed into the ford dealer and they gave me a quote and said it was the master cyl , brake fluid had leaked and it dripped on something that caused it to start a minor fire that caused lots of smoke. The speed sensor was damaged. The final price to fix was $1,003.00 most of which was labor. I have heard numerous cases similar to this one and I believe ford should be responsible for the fixing of these problems.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving between 45-55 MPH, the engine began to lose power. The contact pulled into a ford dealer and was informed that the brake cruise deactivation switch was leaking into the fuse box. The failure caused the speedometer to fail and the ABS and several other lights to illuminate. Recall number 05528 (deactivation switch) was referenced regarding the ford explorer. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/15/08.
2002 ford windstar on fire, parked in garage, no key in ignition, fire in area of fire wall drivers side, vehicle had not been driven for eight hours before fire started at 01:00 am. Damage to dwelling estimated at $300,000.00. Five family members home, asleep, at time of fire escaped without injury after home fire alarm sounded.
Cruise control on 2002 ford windstar started working intermittently. Research online shows a defective switch on the master brake cylinder is a very common failure that causes this. This switch is used on many ford vehicles and was subject of recall due to fire hazard. For some reason the recall doesn't apply to my 2002 windstar yet, however.
Ford windstar cruise control switch shorted out. That caused the brake fluid to leak on the electrical system and shorted it out. The dealer said it is a fire hazard and other fords had been recalled but not the ford windstar. Now this is costing us 2500.00 to get fixed. My parents windstar is starting the same thing and my dad is handicap so if it catches fire there may not be enough time to get him out please recall the windstar also before something bad happens. Thank you
I own a 2002 ford windstar and have had recent ABS / brake problems. After further examination it was found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid onto the ABS brake control module which caused damage to the module. Upon more investigation, it has come to my attention that this switch is always "hot" whether the engine is running or not. This is turn could cause a fire from the brake fluid leakage. I have also learned that this switch in question has caused many other problems and even death with other ford models. I will have to disengage my cruise as well as my ABS system to ensure to fire. This worries me as I want the safest for my family but at this time cannot afford the fix. Hopefully ford will own up and pay to fix this mess that was caused by a $30 switch.
Dash brake and ABS lights come on. They can be reset by turning the engine off and restarting. Noticed leaking switch on bottom of master cylinder. Wiring damp with brake fluid. Cruise control doesn't work anymore.
I own a ford windstar and I am having the ABS/brake light problem and speed control problem.
On june 8, 2008, our 2002 windstar experienced the following: ABS light went red: brake red light went on. Speedometer, and tachometer stopped working. All will require repair to prevent the possibility of fire, crash or break down.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine. Occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & battery check out fine. The most dangerous problem is that the ABS light is on and ABS doesn't work properly. We continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground. Had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose. The dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system. Dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or ABS module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, ABS will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct. Has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles. Occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80). When opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly. When driving the door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again. When driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down. We can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin. We will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do. If we go further we rent a vehicle. Now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
My was driving on the expressway and attempted to set my cruise control on my van when there was a loud sound from my engine. My check engine light is on and from time to time it blinks. There is a burning smell sometimes also. This only happened when I set my cruise control. It starts and runs but the check engine light is on and the noise is still there.
2002 ford windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, A/C temp. Control, ABS light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and I have no doubt I'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other windstar owners are with a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch". Is ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???
My wife asked me to check the brakes because the brake light was on. I had checked the wheels for any leakage and found none. The master cylinder was low so I started to look for leak at other places and found the leak at the brake light switch. The brake fluid was leaking on the wires. So I looked on line and found a article that can cause a fire in the engine compartment. This why I am making this complaint. I as have lost my cruise control and the article said that this will happen. I am going to change the switch and replace the fuse if needed.
My 2002 ford windstar van had an inoperable cruise control. I traced the problem to a leaking (brake fluid) switch mounted under the brake master cylinder. The leaking switch leaked flammable brake fluid onto the hot engine or exhaust system but did not caused a engine fire. I purchased a modified switch and wire harness from the ford dealer and installed it myself. I was told by the ford parts salesman that there was no recall for my windstar at that time. This is the same defect found on the other ford vehicles according to the new york times, 18 april 2008. I still have the defective switch in hopes I can be reimbursed by ford. The defective switch is available for inspection if needed.
I have been reading about recent complaints to the ford windstar 2002 and have concerns. I had my ABS module replaced last year because all my idiot brake lights were going off intermittently. I have also not used my cruise control in over two years because once activated it will not shut off until the car is turned off. It appears that the brakes are related to the cruise control leaking on the brake line, but ford does not see the windstar as a problem. This concerns me, since there have been fires with the windstar van. I also took my car into a ford dealership to check the seat latches and was told my car was not covered. My recent repair woes is the air conditioner compressor is going. This was a problem with my last ford windstar. (related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=ford, model=windstar).
Abs system and cruise control failure, intermittent over the last 9 months.
My ABS brake light, emergency brake light and brake light would intermittently go off. Then it was every time my car was started. I was told my ABS module needed to be replaced. My car could be driven, but my ABS brakes would not work. I was told by two mechanics that this was a problem they had seen with my vehicle. My cruise control also sticks. I have not used my cruise in over a year, because once activated, you can not shut it off. The only way it resets is to turn the car off. The ford windstar is one of the only ford vehicles not covered under the recall, but upon doing a web search have found that windstars have started on fire because of this issue. Also, I received a recall on my mid/read seat latches. When I went to the dealer, I was told my car was not covered. I drive a 2002 ford windstar. I am very concerned about the recent recall since the brake line is directly related to the fires caused by the faulty cruise control. Please advise is the research is to include other ford models.
We a ford windstar van that caught fire and burnt our house down a complete loss. Our homeowners determined that it was the cruise control switch.we had no problems with the van and were never informed of any recalls.
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