Ford / windstar ABS & brake lights come on when outside temperatures are warm. The ford dealership tells me the ABS module is defective and needs to be replaced at a cost of around $600.00 for part and labor. Thousands of windstar owners are having this same problem! I had the cruise deactivation switch replace and the new harness installed. However the ABS & brake lights are still on because the ABS module is defective. Please have ford do a recall to have the ABS module replaced for all of us owners who are driving the car without the ABS function working properly!!!!!!
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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The computer for our antilock brake system on our 2002 ford windstar keeps going out, rendering our antilock brakes useless. This is, of course, a serious safety concern. This problem has been diagnosed by both an independent mechanic and a ford service technician. Although this problem has been frequently reported by consumers as being related to a ford recall on the cruise control system, and the ford service technician expressed his opinion that the problem was related to the recalled problem, ford refuses to replace or even subsidize this 850 dollar part.
I just had the recall repaired on my 2002 ford windstar. The next day after the recall was performed while driving it the ABS and brake lights came back on.
Own a 2002 ford windstar. For about 2 yrs. We have had problems with the brake light/ABS light coming on intermittently. Then we experienced problems with fuses blowing. We would replace them and sometimes they would last 10 min. Sometimes 2 weeks. Now besides the interior lights not working, the radio, clock, cd player are all not working and replacing fuses doesn't help. There is always an odor of burning plastic and at times smoke comes out from under the hood, but no fire. I have received the recall for the speed control deactivation switch, yet when I called ford to schedule an appt. They told me the electrical problem was something different. I don't believe them a since supposedly brake fluid is leaking and destroying wires. I just want this documented as I do not have the money for a large repair bill.
I would like to file a report a problem that is currently being reported by ford windstar owners. I own a ford windstar that has the ABS and brake light issue. The problem occurs intermittently, and is not consistent. I have taken my car to the dealership in the past, and all the dealership seems to be doing is guessing as to what is broken, and the problem has not been fixed. The repair estimate is close to $1000. I am getting the error codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, u1261. The problem should be repaired at no charge to the customer. I am sure ford engineers know how to correct the problem and that it is a design flaw that shld be a safety recall.
1. City driving, frequent stops, and warm weather. 2. Abs and brake warning lights come on. Abs is intermittent at best. Sometimes loss of braking. 3. Stopped driving vehicle. Wait for ECM/ABS module to cool down. 4. I am not an engineer, but it doesn't make sense to me to have a heat sink on the other side of a critical component's (ABS) electronic board. It appears that the heat sink is expanding electronic board for the ECM/ABS during frequent braking and more often in warmer months. It is just a matter of time until the ECM/ABS electronic board breaks, causing braking failure and leading to...? The vehicle is a 2002 ford windstar lx. It has had the most recent recall work completed at a ford dealership. I mentioned the problem to the dealership and they did not seem to be too worried that a critical component may fail over time.
Windstar 2002 ABS ECM failure - ABS brake light. In warm weather or when vehicle gets warm , ABS system malfunctions. Brake pedal fade (right too floor) no loss of fluid. Front and rear brakes replaced, master cylinder replaced, brake system bleed, problem still exists. Problem identified as "2f2z-2c219-ba - ECM control module". This problem is intermittent but very dangerous when experienced. This is a safety hazard and should be made a recall from ford. The ECM control module is a"kelsy hayes ebc 430" s108198003. Many complaints have been made with this unit. I am a class "a" mechanic, this in my opinion is a safety hazard and should be corrected by ford.
Bought this van used. Almost immediately, the ABS and brake light would come on the instrument panel for no reason. The vehicle still operates normally. After turning off and restarting, the lights go off. They may not come on again for days. It seems to happen more in warmer weather.
Brake and ABS lights come on in hot weather.
Abs light comes and goes, sometimes on and sometimes off. Will it be there when I need it. I drive on roads covered with ice and snow in the winter and carry my grandchildren. I worry for their safety.
2002 ford windstar ABS and brake lamp turn on intermittently. Both lights illuminate during some drive cycles, lights will remain on during the entire ignition cycle. Frequency of occurrence is once or twice per week dealership states that the ABS control module needs to be replaced - - - approximately $800 repair bill , however dealer states that if the hydraulic unit mounting bolts break during removal to gain access to the ABS unit then repair bill will be $1500. After receiving the repair estimate, the dealership informed me that they would have to order the parts. They stated that they could probably get the ABS unit within 1-2 days but if the hydraulic unit needed to be replaced due to stripped or broken mounting bolts then they could not say when they could get the replacement part since it was listed on their system as "on major back order". In other words, if they break the hcu bolts my vehicle could be disabled indefinitely until repair parts were off back order. So as a consumer I'm faced with the choice of driving an unsafe vehicle or potentially having a disabled vehicle for several weeks or months - - - neither of these choices are acceptable. Research on the web shows that this is a common problem with these units. Obviously, failure of the ABS unit raises a safety concern due to the increased risk of a serious accident. Ford motor company is well aware of this issue but chooses to charge their customers $1000+ repair bills instead of addressing the safety issue of defective ABS units.
Problem - ABS ECM failure - ABS brake light. The ABS brake system does not function. The ABS light comes on and off when it heats up. The electrical connection is faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The anti-lock brake system, traction control and service brake warning lights would simultaneously illuminate on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the master cylinder failed. He then added that the repairs would cost over $2400.00. The failure mileage and current mileages were less than 62,000.
Abs and brake lights remain on and brakes "grinding" even after replaced?
I have a 2002 windstar. For over a year the ABS and parking brake light come on and stay on especially when it is warm outside. The dealership wants over $1000 to replace the ABS module even though this is a well documented problem with this make and model and there are documented cases of fires associated with this problem.
The brake relay switch melted and leaked. I had to replace that part. The ABS & brake light continuously come on and stay light up. In order for me to repair this I would have to pay $250 out of pocket. The brakes squeal even after being replaced.
Hi, I have had a few problems for a long period of time, but recently I have been noticing even more problems. The following problems include, loss of brake fluid (problem # 1)brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2)fire or smoke coming from under the van ABS ECM area while off. (problem # 1)speedometer and odometer stop working. (problem # 1)cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1)ABS brake light (yellow) (problem # 2 or problem # 1)brakes turn on squeal without warning. (problem # 2). Each of these problems have a occurred at least once, many more than once. My brake light goes on about every day as does the ABS brake. So far nothing has been replaced because there are so many things to replace I don't know what to do. Please recall this van for it is a huge safety hazard and I do not want to be behind the wheel when something bad happens. Please help me.
Abs light comes on. Had mechanic check and cannot find anything. If I shut the engine off and on again light goes off. Computer shows the following errors:c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1240 c1250 c1242 c1214 c1210 c1446.
Abs light comes on in the instrument cluster panel this disabled odometer reading, speedometer , od(over drive) begins to flash and heater and air condition stops working , in the cjb (central junction box) 15amp fuse keeps blowing out.each time I replace it. Note: when I replace the 15amp fuse every component will be operable for only 10 to 30min driving then the ABS lights comes back on and every component mentioned will be disable .
Abs light and brake light comes on intermittently and does not clear until the car is restarted.
Hello. I would like to file a report a problem that is currently being reported by ford windstar owners. I own a ford windstar that has the ABS and brake light issue. The problem occurs intermittently, and is not consistent. I have taken my car to the dealership in the past, and all the dealership seems to be doing is guessing as to what is broken, and the problem has not been fixed. The exact description of the problem is found here: http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ I am getting the error codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, u1261. They replaced and reprogrammed the ABS module, on mar 31, 2005, but the problem is still present. I took it back numerous times, only to be told some stupid thing. I am concerned that this is a hazard/life threatening issue, and I would like the ford motor to take the time, think this problem out, and solve the problem, and not just guess at the solution. There are other people logging complaints about this, and when I took my vehicle in a year ago for an oil change, I had them check my VIN # for any recalls, and I was told that my vehicle did not fall under some of the current ones with identical problems. If this is the type of quality they give to their customers, then my next purchase, I can tell you this, will not be a ford product.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving the ABS and service brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The brake fluid reservoir was leaking fluid onto the cable, which caused the vehicle speed cruise control and the ABS to fail. Brake fluid was added to the reservoir by the contact. The dealer was notified and a technician stated that the ABS cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, there was a fire under the hood after the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
Abs light has been on for several years, but mechanics can find no problem with brake system. As of last week, odometer displayed dashes, speedometer is not operating, and there is little to no stopping capability in the brakes. No brake fluid, apparently.
Abs failure windstar 2002 code c1185. It seems to be a common problem that ford is not doing anything about. I took my van to a dealer im having the ABS module replace.
From time to time, the ABS light will come on and stay on, would shut off vehicle, wait a few seconds, and restart it in order to "turn off" light, sometimes would go out itself while driving.
This is an update to odi number 10278659. The cruise control actuator switch was identified as leaking brake fluid by my independant auto repair shop. They replaced the "cruise control actuator switch" part number yf1z 9c888 ab at a cost of $34.56 for parts and $22.50 for labor. They also replaced the wiring harness that connects to the switch. After this was done, the cruise control started to work consistently again. The ABS light and brake warning light still come on intermittently. Sometimes I have noticed they go on after I hit a bump. Once they go on, they remain on for the duration of the journey (until the car is turned off).
June 2009-brakes failed/indicator light stayed on--took to midas and found the master cylinder was leaking. Replaced master cylinder. Sept 15th, 2009--brake indicator light came on. Brake pedal was spongy and the cruise control would not work correctly. If I tried to use the cruise control, it would disengage without me touching the brakes, then it would return to speed without me resetting. Returned the car to midas and they found the brake pressure differential switch was shorted out. It was covered in brake fluid.
Hit a bump in the road and traction light, ABS light and brakes lights come on. The lights stay on until I turn the car off. It only happens when I hit a bump a certain way so the lights are not on all the time. I've taken it to a few garages and was told that nothing is wrong with my brakes. If nothing is wrong why do the lights comes on. No one knows.
I have a 2002 ford windstar, I went to park on labor day this year and parked my van. A few hours later, I went to van and tried to use my remote to get in and it would not work. Once I got directly on the van I smelled an odor that smelt like burnt rubber that was really strong. I got in van with my key and started the van. It was very hot that day so I went to roll down the power windows and they didn't work. I then went to turn on the air conditioning and it didn't work. I then looked at my dash and realized I had loss all power; nothing was work, odometer, temperature gauge, radio, headlights etc. I thought I just blew a fuse and stayed at the park. When I went home several hours later I still smelled odor but told my husband I would go to shop in morning before work to have my mechanic look at it. That morning I went to shop and they said it was not a fuse and after several hours of them doing visual and computer diagnostics they found that the ABS system caught fire and started burning into my gas line. They said we were very lucky van didn't total catch on fire. They ended replacing the whole ABS unit under the van and had to replace all wires that had burnt and rewire everything. Repair is almost 900.00 dollars. They van gave no warnings that something like this would happen. I feel very scarred to continue driving this van, even with repair being done because I feel like it can happen again and next time we may not be so lucky. I am still paying on the van and stuck. I hope ford does something before someone loses their life. I have not picked up van yet and am considering telling car dealer to pick it up at shop and taking repo on my credit.
This morning on my way to drop off my son at school my 2002 ford windstar moved into oncoming traffic as I was stopped at a stop sign. I had the brake pedal down and the van suddenly starting moving forward. By the time I pressed as hard as I could on the brake pedal the van stopped about 10 feet into the oncoming lane of traffic. The dash brake light came. I was able to make it to a local shop where I was told the brakes were fine. I nearly was hit by oncoming traffic and had 3 small children in the van.
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