The ABS and brake light keep turning on and off. This happens as soon as the car has heated up . It is not on when I first start the car it only comes on after I have drive the car for a while. This problem has progressively gotten worse. When I talked to the ford dealership, they acted as if they had never heard of any problems with the windstars ABS ECM system. This seems to me to be a major safety hazard. I thought the ABS breaking system was an important system on cars! Doing some research I have found that it is due a defective part and ford wants to brush it under the rug. Now I know why the dealer acted as if he had never heard of the problem before. This seems to be a problem that many windstars are having and they want to ignore it. Their seems to be no concern for safety here. I only found out about this problem by going on the internet and asking what was wrong with my van. I hope ford admits to this problem and addresses it so no lives are lost due to poor brake performance!
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the brakes were applied and there was a delay in response time. Neither the dealer or manufacturer was contacted nor was the vehicle repaired or inspected. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
All the time when I'm driving the ABS/brake light stays on, the vehicle does not stop properly. The #10 and 15 fuse blows out regularly and causes the air, odometer, overdrive to not work. I smell burning electricity, and see smoke coming from hood while driving. Some morning my van doesn't start due to battery drainage. Check engine light will not stay off causing it not pass inspection. Brake fluid leaking. I truly believe that the brake fluid leak is causing these problems, and it looks like I'm not the only person. With the speed control recall the ABS module and ECM needed to be included.
The ABS and brake dash warning lights intermittently come on, especially after the vehicle warms up or I hit a puddle and water splashes underneath. This has been going on for years. Firestone has inspected the vehicle multiple times and cannot find anything wrong. They are again suggesting to flush the brake system and do an engine diagnostic (again at cost of $200). While there has been no crash or damage I am in constant fear that there will be as the brakes might fail but I'd never know it since the warning lights are almost always on and repair work hasn't been able to turn them off.
The brake and ABS brake warning lights came on while I was driving and the brake distance increased before I was able to stop the windstar minivan.
Braking distance suddenly increased" in category "service brakes hydraulic".
Abs light comes on when it rains. Goes out when begin to drive. Sometimes makes noise. It has been doing this for years.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed control was performed on the vehicle; however, the repair did not correct the failure to the ABS. The speedometer warning light remained illuminated and the odometer failed making it impossible for the contact to see the current miles on the vehicle. The dealership stated the failure was not caused by the repair. The manufacturer filed report 378860041 and advised that they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure miles was 161,000 and the current miles were not available.
Abs warning light comes on at various times. Sometimes resets with restart of engine, sometimes not. Vehicle experiences extended braking distances when ABS light is illuminated.
On a 2002 ford windstar ABS and brake light come on intermittently and render ABS inoperative increasing stopping distance in emergency situations. Problem has been recurring on and off since I purchased the vehicle in 2006. When purchased vehicle had approx. 36,000 miles currently 100,000 and still having same safety issues.
The ABS light turned on as well as the brake light turns on and stays on. This started to happen about a month ago after I had other repairs done as well as two recalls that were looked at. When I went back to the dealer and told them about the ABS light, they told me that it was not part of the recall and it would cost me approximately $700 for the repairs.
Abs, traction control, brake lights go on and off intermittently. Ford dealership can't seem to fix. I've had it 'fixed' several times, but in a couple months the same problem returns.
Abs warning lamp on. Dealer spent considerable time testing each wheel sensor, unable to verify cause. Code given was c1155: lf anti lock brake sensor (electrical/static). Later replaced all 4 wheel sensors with no luck of fixing. Replacement of ECM necessary to clear mil.
Abs brake light comes on all the time when I'm driving the 2002 ford windstar sel. It started last year. I've replaced all the pads & shoes and bled the brake fluid. But it's still on. I've read many complaints about this online and wanted to add my complaint to the list hoping for a ford recall.
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.
Abs lights/brake lights come on intermittently and stay on. Doesn't matter what speed I am going. I had the scds recall done but they said the ABS was ok. I drove down the road and the lights came back on again. I've had 3 mechanics tell me they fixed it and they never did. Ford fix the ABS module!!!
Braking distance suddenly increased, under category: service brakes, hydraulic. My brake light and ABS light comes on. According to the mechanic I had the sensor replaced in this unit, and not sure what they fixed the second time. Both mechanics told me I was leaking brake fluid too, I have not been able to add brake fluid myself, I can't reach the reservoir. Brake and ABS lights still comes on and very seldom does the lights go off. I had to have a vehicle inspection this past year, and the first time it did not pass because the light was on. Thankfully the second time I went in for the inspection it was not on. However, I am concerned with this years inspection.
2002 ford windstar. Abs and brake light continually on. Braking distance substantially increased..I feel it is very unsafe as I transport 3 young children. I recently had this vehicle in for the rear axle recall and was given a rental minivan. The braking on that van was very much better than on my van. I am worried. Ford dealer told me he wouldn't fix without recall number. I would like to know when this will be issued. Please help.
I took my van in to do the recalls. Well they said they saw nothing wrong with the most last 2 recent recalls. 2010 and 2011 dealing with front end and rear end. My question is if it doesn't look broken they don't have to fix it? I thought these parts were manufactured wrong, right? Now how often should I take my van in to be inspected? At any given moment it could break and my 4 kids and I could go tumbling down the highway. They did do the speed odometer (which I'm watching closely for ABS/brake light to come on) and in process for child safety attachments. The anderson ford dealership in cleveland tx will not do the other 2 recalls because it does not look broken, is this right? Anyways ABS/brake light remains on and off all the time on my ford windstar. Will have it check for brake fluid leakage running down to components.
Abs light and brake light problems.
Abs and brake light problem.
After reading all these complaints, I am literally in shock! Not to mention scared to death not only for my child's lives, but for myself/husband and other close family member's & friends that have also traveled with us past/present! This is a shame, that this many windstars have all had this many/relative problems! I for one could not believe how every review from so many states were all linked! As I read many of these reviews/complaints I honestly had to ask myself have I posted here before? -as you can tell my windstar is yet another victim added to the list. I took my van in yesterday to a ford dealer for the recalls, picked it up today. I was given a inspection report card with different systems/components/tire/brake wear etc... 3 boxes along side of each green, yellow & red with the similar meaning as a stop light. Green=ok, yellow=may require future attention & red=immediate attention. It was brought to my attention that my tires box were checked yellow for all 4. This seemed odd to me considering I have a receipt that shows it hasn't been a month since I had 2 brand new goodyears put on the front! However, I do agree with the remark regarding the back. But this concerned me as to what type of inspection my van had went under.?. And need I say before I got home from a 25 minute drive from the ford dealer my ABS & brake lights are back on, surprise! I'm going to contact ford in the morning, in regards of hopefully getting a helpful answer/explanation or at least a another appointment scheduled for a second opinion regarding my recall inspection!
The brake light, ABS and traction control lights in the instrument cluster are lit and the ABS and traction control mechanisms no longer work. This results in increased braking distances and poor performance on snow and ice. This is for a ford windstar 2002.
We had the wiring harness recall performed in june 2010. Shortly after the recall was performed the ABS, brake & trac control lights started to illuminate intermittently. We have replaced 2 ABS sensors among other things however the lights continue to come on. Took van to dealer today for axle recall & informed them of ABS, brake & trac light issue. They said wiring harness was replaced & there was no leakage @ the time they replaced. I asked them to please look & see if they noticed any signs of leakage around ABS module. After 2 minutes they came back & said no. They said that it was probably a sensor when I told them they have been replaced they said well we would have to hook car to machine & check codes which would cost me $80 (mind you auto zone is free). I have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and I believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring and that ABS module needs to be replaced but because it's so costly ford will not recall the part. I have three young children that are being driven in this vehicle. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features I was promised - including anti-lock brakes. Ford holds a lot of peoples lives in their hand due to this problem (whether it be the car catches on fire or loses braking power), they can't replace a life or an entire family for that matter but they can surely replace a faulty part. Please I am begging to make ford recall this problem that is affecting so many people, make it part of the original recall, it's all related!!!
Ford windstar 2002 ABS brake light turns on and off for no reason.
In my 2002 windstar the ABS and brake lights come on while driving and will go off only to come back on another time while driving. In 2009 we had the safety recall taken care of, but it did not resolve the issue. Now I am noticing while I have the van running, heat and radio on, the radio and clock lights will go on and off. Also, the back doors do not always unlock and it will take several times of pressing the power door locks to unlock before they will unlock. I am fearful there will be an issue and I will need to get my daughter out quickly and won't be able to because of the door lock issue.
I have a 2002 ford windstar lx. My an has been receiving regular service ever since we purchased it in 2003. I've had a ABS and brake light turning on a random times and it has begun to affect brake stopping distance. I've looked into this problem and it seems to be a very common problem with the windstars. Many say this problem can be fixed by replacing the ABS ECM module which is very costly to replace.
Can you please help me with my ABS-brake light on my 2002 ford windstar?
2002 ford windstar lx. Consumer states problem with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The ABS light illuminated.
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