2002 ford windstar - having issues with emergency brake light on, ABS light on and traction control light on. Have done some research and this is a very common problem that has not been recalled. Braking distance is greatly increased. Abs system does not function.
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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I own a 2002 ford windstar minivan and have had issues with the brake light and ABS light staying on. I have had the vehicle to the shop for recall work and the light remained on. I had the ABS module replaced and the light still stays on. The vehicle smells like burning fluid after being driven and the brakes have gone out twice now for short periods of time. This is a safety hazard. This has been going on for over a year and no one can seem to figure out the problem.
2002 windstar - brake and ABS indicator lights on dashboard intermittently activated. Lights will come on at random, sometimes at engine start, other times while driving. Both lights will illuminate at the same time. Turning the engine off and on will cause them to go out.
After having the 2002 windstar serviced at a ford dealership for a recall related to ABS failure and possible fire we noticed a burning plastic smell. The smell lasted the entire day after picking the windstar up at the dealers. We immediately called the service dept to report the smell and they stated the burning smell could not be related to the service they performed. The ABS and brake light came on later that day and has now been on intermittently ever since. We have noticed an increased stopping distance in wet weather. We have now had the windstar in and had it diagnosed and the codes state that all 4 ABS wheel speed sensors have failed. That would include the brand new wheel speed sensors that have been replaced in an effort to get the ABS and brake lights to go out. When the codes are cleared the ABS light will stay off anywhere from minutes to hours depending on each reset. It is my belief that the brake problem is related to the recall.
The ABS light continues to stay on at all times. Periodically, the brake light also lights up and simultaneously, the speedometer doesn't work. The brake light and speedometer malfunctioning occurs about once a month. I've taken my car into a ford dealership to check the ABS light. They say the entire module needs replaced, but there's nothing wrong with the car mechanically. The recall for the scds has already been performed on my car, but the ABS light error has never been corrected. To replace the module, the dealership told me I would have to pay $1800. 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. I have three children and one on the way and don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features I was promised - including anti-lock brakes.
At this time there has not been an incident, however ford is not taking the ABS module problem seriously. My 2002 ford windstar se currently has the ABS and brake warning lights come on at random times. These lights stay on for a period of time and then when van is restarted sometimes they are still on and sometimes they are not. I do not have the money to fix ford's flaw.
My 2002 ford windstar has had the ABS and brake light indicators on my dashboard illuminated. I have had the van inspected and they said this is common in the windstar and that when they are lit up that the ABS braking system is not working and is unsafe.
I own a 2002 ford windstar which was recalled in december 2009 for the leaking scds, ford ref 09s09. My local dealership repaired the switch by installing a jumper switch in the harness. Today 20th november 2010, I have had my van back at the ford dealership as I have had a major brake fluid leak from the scds which was leaking onto my ABS module switch. I assumed this was covered under the existing recall, but ford refused to pay for the repair and I had to pay for it myself. I had the service rep contact ford, canada and again they refused to warranty the repair. I am disgusted at the attitude of ford. I had to put in 500ml of brake fluid into my master cylinder over a period of 3 days, that's how bad my leak was. The service rep at ford confirmed that the scds was leaking and after I refused to drive the van from the dealership, they still refused to pay for the repair, they told me they had done all they could under the existing recall number 09s09 and that was all they were obliged to do. I would like this documented as this was a serious brake fluid leak and a potential fire related incident and ford of canada refused to deal with this very serious safety issue. Thanks
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected by a dealer they informed him that his ABS system failed and needed to replace the module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 01/26/11*lj the consumer stated the ABS and brake light would not clear on the dashboard. The consumer was informed the ABS module needed to be replaced. Updated 03/23/11
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with the front brakes and front rotors, which had required annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.
Leaking brake fluid on my 2002 ford windstar van. The minivan has been recalled due to leaking scds. And was rectified by ford dealership. Over past few days I have had to put in brake fluid and have noticed fluid under the master cylinder.
I have a 2002 ford windstar. About 2 months ago the brake light, ABS light, and the traction control light came on the dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working. I took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the ABS module went bad and would need replaced. They quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it! It is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and I would like to know if any work is being done on a recall?
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.
Abs anti-skid and brake lites suddenly appear on the dash monitoring system without anything being wrong. Keeps on occurring when brakes get hot.
My ABS lites & brake lights are always coming on .
I was driving to reno nevada from calfornia when I started to smell smoke, I pulled over and open the hood and I seen that my plug that goes under the brake fluid box was smoking really bad. I let it cool down and I drove for another 10 min into the road and I notice that my fuse had burn out , at the same time I started to smell something burning. When I notice more smoke coming from under my hood I pulled over. I open the hood and I notice it was from the same plug the ABS plug that is. Well it was melting. I call a friend to make sure it was alright to unplug the ABS plug off he said yea. Well im just writing this cause I notice also that brake fluid was dripping into the plug .. To me it seem that it was shorting it out. So please for our safety keep this in mind that this could start a fire..
Abs light and brake light come on after car has warmed up. Occurrence is much quicker and more frequent in summer months.
Abs lights come on and off at different times. Brake fluid was checked, it is at the correct level. There was a recall for 2000 model windstar with the same problem they received a brake repair.
Braking distance suddenly increased without warning. Abs warning light, brake warning light, and traction control off indicators all lit, along with "check traction control" message on dashboard message center. Stopped hard suddenly for a child who darted into the street and almost hit her as the wheels locked up and the car skidded. Since that time, the warning lights reset each time the car is started, but return after a short period of driving.
Service brakes ,hydraulic antilock ABS warning lights on at intermittent times while driving.
I have 2002 ford windstar the ABS light and brake light was lit, and not the only ones, I living in bc canada.
Braking distance suddenly increased due to ABS ECM intermittent failure. Intermittent ABS and brake light.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 MPH the contact began to see smoke coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the entire braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
My ABS and brake lights continue to come on intermittently even after the recall was performed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact parked the vehicle and turned the engine off; suddenly smoke emitted from underneath the hood and massive flames erupted from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the six foot flames and informed that the fire was related to an excessive amount of brake fluid leakage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
Anti-skid and brake lights come on at random.
Abs light and brake lights switch on and off in my 2002 windstar with no warning for the past two years. Van is at 110k miles, and seems to drive fine. Because the warning lights keep going on and off, I don't know if the warning system is actually working. This is very frustrating because I don' know how safe my van is. I had the brakes checked completely when this started and was told they were fine....another mechanic suggested the ABS module was going bad?
Abs and traction control lights light up on my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. I went to the ford dealer and they reported that there was no problem as I would still have braking power just not ABS brakes which is one of the reasons I bought the car. Have lost the use of my car due to the axle recall since september but ford issued a lease vehicle. Now I am worried about the ABS and traction control lights.
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