Braking distance suddenly increased.
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Braking distance has suddenly increased along with ABS and brake light intermittently on.
Abs system deactivates, ABS light and brake light comes on deactivating traction control and ABS systems braking distance is increased. This happens frequently 2-3 times daily especially on long comutes.these incidents occur more often in the summer than winter but it does occur.
1. Normal driving although problem increases with warmer weather. 2. Abs and brake lights illuminate consecutively and ABS brake system deactivates increasing stopping distances despite fusible link installed by local ford dealer under the federal safety agency campaign id number : 09v399000 3. Ford dealer and independent shop scan code c1185 however parts replacement does not remedy.
2002 windstar received recall to fix fire problem but now I'm having issues. Abs/brake/traction control warning lights on and message board says check trac control. Online forums I've read seems to suggest this is an ongoing problem with a defective e.c.m. It was sporadic at first,but now a constant occurrence. Please have fomoco deal with this quality defect so I do not have to fork out any money I do not have to spend.
Braking distance suddenly increased ABS problem.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Speed control deactivation switch (scds) is leaking. I smelt something burning, and when I went to stop the braking distance was suddenly greater than usual. That's when I notice brake fluid leaking from the scds. This component should have been replaced as part of a recall (09s09) done in january 2010, however most of the time ford is not replacing this part. I'm forced to pay to replace this part out of my own pocket. If not brake fluid will continue to leak causing lose of brakes and also the possibility of a fire.
I, being the register owner, of this 2002 ford winstar lx, have been driving this vehicle,for two months. I have driven approximately 4500 miles. I have replaced the front and rear brake linings. But still, the yellow ABS light, and the red brake light, keep coming on. I am afraid, that the vehicle braking distance will be suddenly increased,because of the ford designed ECM, hcu, and scds switches. I am hoping that ford will correct this vehicle problem, so that the fire threat and increased breaking distacethreat, may be resolved, before there could, or might be any accident, thusly, causing bodily injury, and or property damage to anyone or anything. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 MPH the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the computer system for the ABS brake system may have failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in any related recalls. The service lights have continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.
After having a cruise control safety recall done on our 2002 ford windstar, the "ABS" light comes on and stays on most of the time now! I am assuming the "ABS" system is not working and we might have a safety issue when it comes to emergency braking situations.
I have a ford windstar 2002. Its ABS and brake lights come on during summer. In the recall last year, a ford dealer changed the deactivation switch on the car. But after that, I still have the same problem: in warm weather, ABS and brake lights come on while driving.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan. I took the van to the local dealership to have my traction control checked because the lights(ABS,brakes,trac off) on the dash come on and stay on. This vehicle does not have any current recall orders and the dealership confirmed that. I had them check my van to find out why the lights are staying on. This is what I was told, they said that my hydraulic control unit (hcu)is leaking fluid onto my ecu (ABS control module computer) shorting the system out. They told me the way to fix this problem is to replace the ecu(ABS control module computer) which cost $2000. How is replacing the computer going to fix the leak? According to records the recall 09s09 (scds) was repaired on this vehicle. This concerns me because their is still fluid(brake) leaking onto a electronic component which poses as a fire hazard. According to complaints I have read this is a common concern for many other windstar owners. The ABS issues are directly related to the leaking scds(recall 09s09). I am going to personally check the leak to verify the proximity of the location of the leak to the scds. I feel this may be a issue ford has to address. Please note I have sent a memo to them first, and I hope to receive a response. I will not hold my breath though.
Brake light (red) and ABS brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off. I took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything. All issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the ABS ECM unit causing it to fail.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that the brake light and ABS light stay on. I am told by my mechanic that the electronic control module is no good and needs to be replaced. The brakes do not function properly now on the van and it is a hazard to drive.
Abs/brake light on in my 2002 ford windstar when I bought it, I had told the dealer that it was on two years ago when I had purchased it they have done nothing to repair it I have contacted my local ford dealer and no recall came up. Now my van will not pass inspection I need help !!~!!!!
Abs/e-brakewarning LED's come on when van warms up. Abs quit working while driving on freeway on wet roads. Nearly crashed into side rail. When I got home checked my brake fluid and found it empty. Filled the fluid and took car to mechanic the next day. Mechanic said I had leaked fluid all over, but the master cyl. Looked to be fine. Found info on line and soon after got a recall notice from ford. Took van to ford dealer who installed the fusible link, per the recall notice in november. My ABS and e-brake lights are back on as of about march, 2010. They come on most often after the van has warmed up, or if the temp outside is warmer. At the same time that these warning dash lights came back on I lost brake lights all together, no tail lights, no reverse lamps, no rear turn signals, no dome lights, cc works sometimes and others does not, and the auto locks often do not work to lock or unlock the van. My brake lights would often stay on after turning the van off and removing the key, and now they don't turn on at all. My battery would die and have huge amounts of corrosion on the neg. Lead of the battery. Replaced battery and the ground chasis lead and the ground battery terminal. I have yet another appointment with the ford dealer this week. This has been ongoing now for 8 months. If my van catches fire, my door locks will not unlock in the rear how will I get my children out quickly and safely? This is dangerous!
I have a 2002 ford windstar. There was a ford recall #09s09b to correct the ABS/brake light issue. I went to a ford dealership in my area on 05/27/10 to have the matter corrected but after I left the dealership, I still have the same problem. I am driving this vehicle with fear since the problem has not been corrected and it can result in a fire.
The ABS light on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar mini-van is on all the time. The ford dealer told me that I would have to replace the ABS module for a price of $750.00 plus labor to correct this. Then I received a letter from ford stating a recall involving the cruise control mechanism was needed to make my windstar safe from a possible fire. I had ford do the no-cost fix which amounted to a jumper wire with a fusible-link. However, this did not fix the existing ABS problem. Now, my speedometer is not functioning properly. I have read up on this problem and find that many windstar mini-vans manufactured between 1999 and 2003 have had similar problems and they all are related to the ABS system. I believe that ford should completely fix these problems and owners should not have to pay an amount exceeding $1000.00 to do so. These problems were apparently inherent in these model years and repairs or replacements should be the responsibility of ford, not the vehicle owners. I can still drive my windstar but will have to have the speedometer problem fixed at a minimum (if that is possible singularly). Not having the ABS problem fixed may lead to further complications, but I cannot afford these costly repairs at this time.
Parking brake light, traction light and ABS light come on after driving a short distance. The dealer tells me that this is the ABS module going bad. The lights come on intermittently in no random order. When I switch on and off the lights go away. The dealer is quoting me $1300 to fix this, saying that this is not life threatening and just that the ABS function may not function in case of a requirement. This is a huge issue for me as is a safety issue and typically the van is driven by my wife with kids in the car. Ford says this is not part of their ford windstar safety recall and they will not cover this. However reading on the internet I see that this is a common problem with this model of windstar, lots of people complained and having similar issues. I have also found a recall of ABS that is very similar and including the two links for your reference. I hope you can get ford to take a look at this and get them to fix this. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle any more leave aside putting kids in the car. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system http://fordwindstarrecall.info/ .
Braking distance suddenly increased ( ABS brake light stays on ).
I own a 2002 ford windstar sel and my ABS/brake light have been coming on intermittently for about 2 years. At this point they are on almost all the time. I have read online that there is a recall, but only if there is leakage and a potential fire hazard. Since so many consumers are having issues with these lights coming on (and staying on) I feel ford should be fixing this issue regardless of whether or not there is a potential of fire. I was told a diagnostics and repair of these sensors could be extremely expensive (due to the amount of time involved in locating exactly what is causing the problem).
Abs and traction control failed - lights on dash and "check trac ctrl" on dash readout. This caused accident under adverse conditions.
We own a 2002 ford windstar and participated in the recent recall for the speed control. About a month after the recall fix, our brake lights (including ABS) came on. When we took it to our mechanic, he said the ABS control module is damaged and needs to be replaced. After doing some research on the web, it appears this is a well know issue (ABS ECM failure - ABS brake light). We don't have the money to fix this issue, and would like the ford dealer to submit a recall. Thank you
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs and brake light has been coming on after a short time and staying on after the car is driven for a while. Vehicle locked up the brakes while driving, dealer states that the ecu needs to be replaced-related to the ford recall 09s09.
2002 ford windstar had the recall 09s09 done today the ABS and brake light still keep coming on and loosing brake fluid.
2002 windstar ABS/brake lights come on then suddenly braking distance increases. Was told by dealer it is an ongoing issue with this model that ABS modules overheat and fail. Very dangerous!!!
2002 ford windstar - the ABS light comes on (typically when the van is warm). Recall 09s09 has been performed but has had no effect on the ABS light coming on issue.
The ABS light on my 2002 ford windstar and the brake light is staying on. I changed the brakes and I'm still having problems. Three times I was driving and when I went to stop the brakes locked up on me and I couldn't stop.
2002 ford windstar ABS light is on and braking distance suddenly increased.
My 2002 windstar has the brake and ABS light issue. I brought it into my ford dealer to have the recall done october 30th. A few weeks after my brake light started coming on again. Everytime I use my brakes the light will come on and then shut off....great job ford..I guess your quick fix didn't work!
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