Normal driving of van and both brake and ABS light came on, then the speedometer and odometer went out, took it to get repaired, repair shop said that the master cyd., cruise control sensor and p-tail needed to be replaced and that fluid was leaking everywhere! ! Old parts kept! !
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Rack and pinion steering split, intake manifold had to be replaced, tire rod fixed, upper plenum replaced, ABS and brake light comes on, leaks coolant, etc. Etc. Etc.
I have reported this before, but the problem went away this past winter and has now returned when the outside temperature started to rise. Intermittently both the brake light and ABS light on my 2002 ford windstar will come on while I'm driving. If I shut the van off and then turn it back on the problems goes away, sometimes for that day, sometimes for a week or more. I have taken it to the ford dealership multiple times but they could never find the problem and its no longer covered by warranty, so I've gotten tired of taking it to them and have them tell me that they can't find the problem.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently. From information found online a common problem with this model and has lead to some fires. Have not taken to dealership yet.
Brake and ABS dash lights stay on most of the time when can is on.
While driving on the highway during a pcs military move, the ABS light and brake warning light came on. This incidence occurred in june of 2007. I took it by an automotive repair shop, and I was told that the brakes probably heated up, and it would go off at the end our trip. As of the summer of 2008, the ABS warning light and brake warning light started coming on again. I took it to an automotive repair shop and was given the codes c1185 and d1262. The warning light has since then come on and off. In october of 2008, while I was on the highway, the cruise control light was flashing, the RPM meter, speedometer, and fuel meter shut down and completely failed on me. I was still able to drive, and the next day I took it to an automotive repair shop at which they performed a diagnostics test and had to replace the brake pressure switch. Now while I drive, the outside brake lights stay on. Just this morning, my neighbor informed me that my outside brake lights were flashing and my battery died.
The ABS and brake lights com on for no apparent reason. The reset themselves. Also the cruise control stopped engaging.
Abs light and brake light come on intermittently . No parts replaced to date.
2002 ford windstar - ABS and brake light come on all the time in warmer temperatures. Understand it to be a known defect in the braking module - aluminum housing expanding when warm. No problem in colder weather. Abs braking system not active when lights are on. No parts repaired or replaced at this time because of cost and after seeing hundreds of similar complaints with this year/model it appears to be possible recall along with faulty cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid and causing fires.
I have been having trouble with the ABS light and the "e" brake light staying on all the time. My cruise control doesn't work any longer since this has occurred.
Abs indicator light showing. Abs connector harness to ABS module shorted out. Was actually smoldering and melting when mechanic was performing diagnostic inspection.
The ABS staying on.
Constant ABS and brake light from factory faulty ABS module. One of thousands. How about some help.
Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ the info at this web site listed above describes the problems perfectly. I have had continued multiple problems exactly as stated at the web-site. The ABS light intermittently comes on and the brake squeal. I thought I was just unlucky until I found the web-site.
My vehicle has had the brake light, the check engine light, the ABS light on at all times and the over drive light is blinking and now the odometer is blank. We have taken the van into the ford dealership and they have no idea what to do. The brakes squeal and the battery dies often.
Red brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar. Merchants tire checked and indicated that the cruise control switch to the master cylinder has been leaking brake fluid.
2002 ford windstar ABS and brake light on. Under carriage started on fire while car parked in parking garage.
My 2002 ford windstar lx instrument cluster has illuminated both the red brakelight and yellow ABS lights. This is consistent with the federal safety agency investigation ea08021. No sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir. Lights come on and off. Seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate. On days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.
I own ford windstar lx model year 2002. It is cluster panel it shows brake light (red) and ABS brake light (yellow).
The master cylinder was low on fluid. I kept adding fluid and found it leaking on the brake pressure diff. Deactivation switch located in the front of the master cylinder. This a 2002 ford windstar van the I am referring too.
The ABS brake system has failed. The manufacturer states the control module is defective. The brake system was serviced in june, 08, with replacement of the front disc brakes and rotors. There are no leaks and the fluid level is okay. During the week of 11/10 the ABS light and brake light came on. The fluid level was checked and determined to be okay. The ABS light does not come on immediately with vehicle start up. The vehicle has to run for 15 minutes before the light will come on. The light comes on everytime the vehicle is driven if the length of driving is longer than 15 minutes. The failure has resulted in not having the ABS system functioning. At this point there have been no repairs done to the vehicle. The ford dealer has read a code of c1185 from the computer system. My visual inspection of the control system under the vehicle does not show any visible corrosion. The vehicle has 78,000 miles.
Upon braking the ABS light and the brake light comes on (on the dash panel) and stays on until vehicle is turned off. Replacement of sensor did not solve problem, ford dealer showing codes dtc 1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254,1446,u1262 all related to ABS module assembly.
Vehicle is a 2002 ford windstar lx 3.8l 4 door beginning in summer 2007, ABS and emergency brake warning lights are coming on intermittently; appears to happen mainly during warmer weather, or after the vehicle has been driven for a period of time. It is not known for sure if there is any mechanical problem with these brakes, but there does not appear to be any problem. Local ford dealership repair center did diagnosis in aug 2007, and recommends that the ABS ecu (ECM?) be replaced. No repair has been made yet.
2002 ford windstar. Brake warning and ABS warning lights come on unexpectedly. They can be reset only by turning off the engine and restarting. The come on intermittently. Brake fluid level is ok. Sometimes they come on when hitting a bump, sometimes going up a hill, sometimes nothing but level road and at various speeds. This has been happening for at least 25,000 miles.
Brakes leaking oil onto wires causing odometer and speedometer to not work.
2002 ford windstar ABS light intermittently comes on. Unable to determine problem.
The ABS, brake light and traction control light come on the dash.
While driving brake, ABS, traction control warning lights display on...on dash. Manual states while these warning lights are on ABS and traction control systems are automatically disengaged. Ford dealership confirmed this. There is nothing wrong with brakes. Ford service told me either one or both of the following parts are malfunctioning- number 2f2z-2c219-ca-control module, and part number 1f2z-2b373-ba valve assembly........... And that it is sensing a problem when there is none and shutting down the systems which can be dangerous. They told me they are seeing this "alot" with these vehicles. The parts are aprox 800.00 a piece installed by ford and dealership states "its getting hard to find used ones that work properly" bought the van used aprox 2 weeks ago and this has occurred 3 times. Service told me there is danger with these systems disengaged and there is a possibility that it could potentially alter even normal braking. The first two times it occurred the lights when off when I shut the vehicle off and turned it back on. The third time that did not work, but they were off when vehicle was restarted after sitting one day.
My 2002 ford windstar intermittently has the brake and ABS light come on and stay on. Brake fluid levels are normal, cannot predict when it's going to happen. Once the lights come on they stay on until you shut off the van and restart it, then they go off, sometimes for a few hours, sometimes a few days, sometimes a few weeks. I have looked extensively into this issue, found out that it is a huge problem with ford windstar and everyone has the exact same problem, and eventually it can cause a fire in some cases.
Abs and brake light coming on and having no speedometer or odometer reading. When vehicle warms up the brake light will come on. Replaced fuses and they will blow shortly after replacing. Had smoke and burning smell from under van. Light on daily and smoke was when fuse was replaced. Removed fuse and left out and smoke and smell stopped. Consequences if possible fire and not knowing correct speed and cruise control not working. To correct the problem we have tried to replace fuses and see what is causing problem. Can't afford to do all replacement of parts to questionably fix problem. The dealership is not sure what is going on because the computer does not properly diagnose what is going on. According to web-site others are having same problem. Feel recall is warranted to help keep the ford windstar families safe and prevent someone's death or injury.
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