2002 ford windstar brake pressure deactivation switch leakage into wiring caused short in wiring ABS light, brake light o/d light o. Lost speedometer and odometer.
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Abs and brake light on intermittently. Took to dealership and told that the following codes were showing up: c1185, c1242, c1198, c1254, c1250. They replaced the ba control at a cost of $981.21.
Recently purchased 2002 ford windstar mini van. Upon research found that the prevalent problems with this model could result in brake damage, fire, and loss of vehicle. Took vehicle in for brake diagnostic test and found that it has the same issue as many others of this model. Quoted $2100.00 repairs. Why is ford not recalling these vans?
The ABS and brake lights on my 2002 ford windstar come on intermittently in warm weather. The diagnostic codes are c1194, c1185, c1242, and c1095. The problem started last summer, stopped over the winter, and have started again this summer.
2002 ford windstar yellow ABS light on with red brake light.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. Since september of 2006, the ABS light constantly illuminates. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the ABS module under warranty; however, this did not correct the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not assist. The dealer stated that the estimated cost for repair was $1,200. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 180,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the ABS light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time. They remain on until I park the van. If I turn the van back on the lights are off, but once I begin driving again all three warning lights come on. I have had the van. I have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires. I am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall. This has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
This happened to my 2002 ford windstar minivan. I pulled in my drive way and my car was pouring dark gray smoke. I turned off the car and popped the hood. The smoke began to dissipate and I discovered the source of the smoke was coming from a "plug" underneath the master cylinder for the brakes. It continued to smoke for about an hour then it stopped. When I tried to start the car again the odometer was blank, the speedometer would not register and all the brake lights (on the dash warning lights) were on. It is at the shop, they say fuses are also blown and I am already $180.00 into the repair, but if the ABS computer does not go back on I will have to take it to the dealership!!!!
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking fluid and causing complete failure of breaking system.
2002 ford windstar brake pressure differential deactivation switch developed a leak resulting in significant brake fluid loss and deactivation of cruise control functionality.
I have a persistent problem with the red brake light and the ABS light illuminating on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar. Through on line research I have discovered that the issue is leaking brake fluid that can cause a fire. I do not understand why ford has not recalled the vehicles to repair the problem. I confirmed with ford today that there is no such recall. I am having the problem repaired tomorrow and would like to see the federal safety agency take action against ford on this issue.
I own a 2002 ford windstar that continues to have issues with the "brake" and "ABS" lights lighting on my dash. This issue does not seem to affect stopping and is not constant but is intermittent. Not trouble codes are registered in the on board computer.
The ABS, brake, and trac active lights come on intermittently. They don't come on during some trips, come on during some trips and stay on until the car is turned off. Anytime the lights are on, the ABS system does not work. Evidently this is caused by an aluminum plate that when warm (during summer months or after being driven for a while) expands and interferes with the connection.
Anti locking brake system intermittent due to ABS system control module defective.
2002 ford windstar w/ABS. The amber ABS warning light and red brake warning light come on simultaneously. I had the electronic hydraulic controlunit scanned for error codes and it was determined that the above reference electronic hydraulic control unit was defective. The error codes were c1185, c1233, c1235, c1236, u1262, c1446. It appears that ford intentionally built into the 2002 windstar an intentional expensive failure mechanism in which the aluminum heatsink in the above mentioned electronic hydraulic control unit stresses the cheap circuit board in the same unit causing the circuit board to fail. Worse yet, ford charges approximately $1000.00 just for the new electronic hydraulic control unit. Then you must pay them to download the software into the part, and then the part must be installed at a huge labor cost. These are brakes and therefore this is a very serious safety hazard. Further, as I know you are aware, this is an extremely wide spread problem costing consumers thousands of dollars each for this vehicle obsolescence that was intentionally designed in by ford. It is my hope that you will force ford to recall these dangerous and faulty vehicles. *tr thank you, michael s. Edwards
Ford windstar sel 2002 after approx 1 hr of driving, the brake and ABS warning lights would illuminate and the check traction control message would flash on the information display. Problem would usually resolve after being left over night. The frequency of the intermittent failure would increase as weather got warmer. Eventually it would occur directly at first start in the morning.
2002 ford windstar keeps displaying check ABS or check traction control on the message center. Then the ABS or trac light turns on the dash. After car is restarted the messages go away. Will happen every once in a while. My mechanic just told me there is a faulty ABS control module and sensor. I cannot afford to replace that. I read reports that this is a problem with the windstar and a fire can result. My wife drives my 3 kids around in this vehicle.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking causing loss of brake fluid and fluid has wicked into cruise module and ABS module causing red brake light, ABS light, intermittent speedometer and odometer, complete lack of cruise control, loss of ABS function. Replaced bpdds, cruise control now sometimes functional, no other problems fixed. Damage caused by leaking fluid still present.
We own a ford windstar 2002 van. The following are occurring: lost brake fluid, brake light, speedometer and odometer stopped working, ABS brake light, check engine light, cruise control will not activate and this is caused by leak in the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. The lights on the dashboard are permanent and I will need to take van in to the ford dealer for repairs. Since this is a serious and dangerous matter caused by a defective part, we hope that they will recall this part and cover the costs for the parts and labor. We are disappointed with ford.
We are having trouble with our 2002 windstar van...the brake lights , ABS lights, and trac lights are coming on all of the time plus the od light, too!!! Our mechanic says that brake fluid has dripped onto the ABS module, and that this could cause a fire!!! If you have so many complaints why don't you do something about it???are you going to replace the parts????
1-1-08, smoke from engine on a road trip, noticed leak from hoses connected to ABS, (brake fluid). Connector melted and was removed. Melted deactivation switch, continual loss of brake fluid, new brakes installed to no avail, continual squeak of brakes. Complete loss of brakes over the last few months. Almost in two accidents due to complete loss of brakes while my children were with me in the vehicle. The only thing that works is adding brake fluid every other day. Replacing fuses continually since. Brake light, ABS light goes on. Causes a short with the cruise control and odometer readings. Continual activation of brake light after brake service. Melted ABS, ECM wiring connector. This needs to be recalled asap to prevent any future problems, and the possibility of someone getting killed.
Intermittent fault in the ABS system that causes the ABS and traction control system to disengage. Fault causes "ABS" "brake" and trac off" indicators to turn on. Fault seems to happen more frequently in warmer temperatures.
My wife was driving our 2002 ford windstar and noticed smoke coming from under the hood and it smelled electrical. My 19 year old son noticed the smoke coming from the wires under the master cylinder. They called me and I suggested removing the wires from the brake pressure switch. He did but they were extremely hot. I did some online research to find a problem with windstar pressure switches and wiring catching fire. I am glad a fire didn't start, but it could have. I would like to see ford include 2002 windstars in their recall.
2002 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak that lead to a fire. The leaky switch at worst causes a fire at the point where it connects to the ABS ECM module. The car was off. I was standing nearby when a big pop and a great deal of smoke started coming out from under the car. When I looked under the car, there was a small fire. I used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the ABS and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
Both the brake warning light and ABS warning light come on intermittently in our 2002 ford windstar. This typically occurs during warmer weather or when the vehicle has been driven for a few hours or more.
2002 ford windstar brake pressure deactivation switch failure. Caused fuse #10 to blow due to leaking brake fluid. Made odometer, speedometer, cruise control, A/C not work. Disconnect ABS - would rather chance slipping on ice than fire.
Vehicle became having intermittent ABS light and brake light activation while driving. This began in 2007. I had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty. I checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times. Over the past 2 months march/april 2009 the problem appeared to become worst. Finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit. I checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the windstar. The ABS system and cruise control are currently inop. There are no blown fuses.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 55 MPH, the ABS light illuminated and smoke appeared underneath the vehicle. The contact assumed that the electrical unit was at fault. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure has occurred approximately five times. The contact has decided not to repair the vehicle at this time. The dealer stated that the ABS control module needs to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.
Experiencing intermittent ABS and brake warning light. Ford dealer pulled computer code and got c1185 and numerous other codes. The diagnoses was that the problem was most likely the ABS control module. They would not guarantee that replacement would fix problem so for the $700.00 they wanted decided to investigate problem myself. Glad I did . It seems as if this is a very common problem on the 2002 ford windstar and has the potential to be a fire hazard. I am actually very surprised that ford would not issue a recall or at least offer their customers a subsidized price to replace this defective ABS module ($700.00 seems very high for a small electrical component) not only because of the fire hazard issue but because this has to do with the brake system which is certainly a safety issue.
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