I own a ford windstar lx 2002. I had the ABS light recall done and the ABS and brake lights still comes on and with no obvious reason. Also it feels like the braking distance has suddenly increased when the light comes on.
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My ABS light is on in my minivan. The dealership wants me to change the ABS ECM which is not cheap, however after doing some research I see this is a major issue with these model ford windstars, 1999-2003, see www.fordwindstarrecall.info. I drive with my grandson in the van on a daily basis and the fact that I live in massachusetts, I rely on the ABS system to work properly in the winter time due to our harsh climates. Please do what is right and issue a recall for this defective part and help ensure the safety of myself and my family. If this was simply a maintenance item, such as brakes or oil changes, I would be completely understanding, but this is a major system on this vehicle and now I am scared to drive this in the winter time during any ice or snow as the braking system will not work properly. Thank you for your help in resolving this matter as promptly as possible and helping ensure the safety and well being of myself and my family.
I have a 2002 ford windstar mini van. At 56,xxx miles I had to replace the transmission. About 6 month after that I started experiencing a blizzard of lights on my dash indicating the following alerts for ABS/brakes, trac off & check traction control. This light blizzard appears each time I drive my van for a short period of time and remains on the dash until I stop the van and restart. Went to the transmission shop and they said it was not related to the tranny replacement. Took the van in to ford dealership for the 2009 recall jumper and they said the ABS/traction control was not related to the leaking brake cylinder so they wouldn't fix it. A short time ago I started getting a check engine light too. Tried to go thru deq but the van failed emissions test. Went to a mechanic and he couldn't locate the problem but the check engine light is off so I went to deq and passed but I still an having a problem with the original light blizzard (ABS/tc). I had not experienced any problems with the braking system to date but I haven't had to slam them either. Next week it's off to the ford dealership since no one else can determine a problem resolution. I've searched this problem on the internet and there seems to be quite a few windstar/gm products with similar problems. It really points back to a poor quality product!
Braking distance suddenly increased due to ABS and brake light on all the time. I took windstar sport 2002 in for a safety recall in dec 2009. They said that they fixed it and for the past 8 months these two lights keep turning on and off about 3 times a week. Now for the last month, the light have been on constantly. I am concerned for vehicle setting on fire at any time due to this last recall and now a new recall of rear axle corrosion. I have a disabled 5 year old and I am very concerned. I would like these items fixed properly. Obviously, the last recall was not. The thought of my van setting on fire with my child in it did not occur to the mechanic maybe. I learned of the last recall not being fixed properly by investigating this new recall. I honestly couldn't figure out why my lights were staying on and ford said that I needed an oil change maybe. I just had one done at the beginning of the month so that is not the case. I did own a 1996 windstar that burst into flames in 2005 february way before the recall came out in 2009. I have told them 3 times that it has already set on fire and there is no van left but they keep sending me notices for it. I would like my current vehicle fixed right the first time. It is a safety hazard especially since it would take longer to pull my child out of vehicle if it set on fire spontaneously while in it. I use my vehicle daily to transport my child to different therapies.
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 own a 2002 ford windstar. In june I had a recall done on my brake system. (recall # 09509) I have a problem with the brake light and the ABS warning light coming on a few minutes after I start driving. I had the brakes inspected last week when I had to take the car back to the dealer because the back axel was cracked. I complained about the brake lights coming on but the dealer told me that he check the brakes and there was nothing wrong with them. But the to brake lights keep coming on each time I drive this car.
Abs and brake lights come on daily, usually after a few minutes of travel. Ford garage was unable to find a problem. This has been an ongoing occurrence for at least two years now. I, also, had an ongoing problem with the brakes going out at speeds under 5 MPH. The brake pedal would go to the floor. I had to pump the brakes to get them to work again. The garage checked the brakes and did not find any bleeding or other problems this would happen about once every month or two and was impossible to replicate for the ford dealership. After numerous visits to the ford garage they told us they recognized there was a problem with our van and would no longer charge us the initial inspection fee since they had been unable to find the problem. The fusible link recall work was done on my van a year or more ago. The frequency and potential for injury or death should be addressed to ford and the proper recalls should be made.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and the contact was advised to check the brake fluid levels. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the computer could possibly the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,807.
Failure of ABS electronic control unit. First noticed as ABS dashboard light would come on intermittently since june 2010. When checked out by the (non-ford) shop that does all the work, they certified that the brakes were fine, but the ABS ecu was producing multiple and apparently random error codes. After about a month this became an almost daily occurrence; took vehicle to ford who reported the ecu had failed completely (non-operative) and I would need to replace it. Ford mechanic said this was not uncommon on these windstars. I did so at a cost of $1,200.00.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
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.
My 2002 ford windstar started this year in may having the ABS and brake warning lights come on intermittently. I had the system checked at reynolds ford, norman, ok in july. They flushed the system and found no problems. The lights still come on regularly! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have had ABS and brake light problems for about a year now. I take it to the ford garage they have said there is nothing wrong and reset the system. So far I haven't had an accident, I was told my brakes are good. But I still have these lights coming on almost everyday now.
2002 ford windstar. Abs/brakes fail. Loud whirling sound and then no brakes. The car seems to accelerate. No brakes. Ford said that my ABS computer went out. It has been in the ford dealership 4 times and they can't fix it. Now my stepson has the vehicle and it happened to him yesterday and he almost ran into the garage. The federal safety agency has been notified by several ford owners. Recall this vehicle before it is more than a fender bender.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Wiring replaced as part of a october 2009 ford recall. Before this, in warm weather, yellow ABS and red brake light on dashboard both come on intermittently. After the recall the same is happening and more frequently - every day in hot weather this summer.
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:ABS and brake warning lights in dashboard on. Abs not working. Was told very common problem...defect with ABS.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
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!
On our 2002 windstar van, every now and then it takes longer distance for brakes to work properly, especially if it is raining. Under the recall campaign, some time ago, wire harness/fuse link was replaced by a ford dealer. We seems to have the same problem of ABS and brake lights come on and go intermittently. We had the brakes checked, and everything seems to be ok. Brakes taking longer distance to apply and it is very unpredictable, scary and to get used to it. I do not know what to do?
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 06/06/2010, the ABS light and brake light suddenly came on. In speaking with our ford mechanic (ford dealer), he referenced how this has been an issue on many windstars. The ABS light and brake fluid leaks, according to him, has been a point of concern. Is anything being done about this?
Abs and brake light indication on dash board. Brake fluid found on wires at ECM. Repair not completed by ford dealer as part of windstar vehicle speed control recall ' id# 19544. Failure of ECM is direct result of problem associated with this recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 MPH the antilock brake light and the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart the lights were no longer illuminating. The failure continued to occur intermittently over the last two and a half years. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.
Ford windstar 2002, service brakes, hydraulic - ABS and brake lights on, and braking distance suddenly increased.
This all started about a year ago with a brake fluid leak and an intermittent amber and red ABS and brake warning indicators on the dashboard indicating a failure of the ABS system. It is now to the point that the lights are on all the time. I had the recall 09s09 work completed by ford and they said that the module is causing the problem but they would not cover it under this recall. Ford recommended that it be fixed because it is a safety hazard and will cause increased breaking distances. Based on this feedback from my local ford dealer I am submitting this complaint.
2002 ford windstar - had recall from oct 2009 (vehicle speed control) done on vehicle. Sometime the car will start and no issues appear in the driver instrument gauges other times the issue will appear at startup. If it is fine at startup, sometimes while driving (sometimes over bumps, sometimes just over time), the problem will appear. The problem is that the "brake", "ABS", and "trac control" lights turn on, indicating a problem with the car's braking system. Car still brakes fine under normal conditions, but it appears that the ABS system and traction control systems stop functioning resulting in the loss of those critical safety systems. Shutting the car off and restarting resets the system and everything is fine until it happens again. Problem is getting more regular, almost occurring every time we drive the car.
While operating on an urban arterial road at approximately 35mph, the ABS and brake system warning lights came on. Brake pedal travel when stopping seemed to be excessive compared to previous experience with the vehicle. Weather at time of the incident was clear and dry with temperature in the mid 80s. Abs and brake system warning lights remained on until vehicle was shut down. At next startup, approximately 1.5 hours later, the warning lights did not come on, and brake operations seemed normal. Vehicle has been inspected and serviced under ford motor company recall no. 09s09. However, I am unaware of the specific extent of service work performed by the dealer on this particular vehicle under that recall.
The ABS warning light comes on frequently which stops the ABS from working per the ford dealer. A brake light warning light also comes on, but per the ford dealer the brakes are not affected. This problem appears to be related to ford recall no. 09s09. The ford dealer wants me to spend $800 to replace the ABS module. I think ford should be paying for this replacement since leaking oil from the speed control deactivation switch (scds) (ford recall no. 09s09) lands on the ABS module and connector.
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