Intermittent ABS and brake light illumination. This happens daily. Vehicle has been inspected by certified mechanic. No codes are found.
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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My cruise control speed accelerated then went out not working at all, ABS light goes off and on even after I had brake work done, odometer and speedometer stopped working on 1/16/08, brake fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, fuse 10 keeps blowing, this last time 1/18/08 smoke under the hook by master cylinder. Someone said it might catch fire.
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and ABS errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the ABS system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!
Abs light brake light and traction control lights started coming on occasionally about 06/01/05. The problem got worse and happens every time the car was driven. The ABS module is defective and ford needs to recall this part as they have on the ford escape. The condition can lead to a fire. I have pulled the fuses so I don't catch fire. Please hold ford accountable and force them to recall this problem!
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and ABS errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the ABS system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!!
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and ABS errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the ABS system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!
Warning lights for ABS, emergency brake, trac off (traction control). Error display od traction control system" several error in diagnostics all pointing to the ABS system the traction control when this occurs is disabled. The lights light up after the car warms up if cold from 2-10 minutes, if used recently the lights turn on almost immediately. After searching on the web, this problem has been reported as a potential fire hazard.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently. Have had this problem for 2+ years. No one can tell me why. As of late, the lights have been on nearly constantly. Suspect ABS control module.
Vehicle was off and parked. Smoke from under vehicle. Disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the ABS computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused ABS system to stop working. Abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-AC. Code c1185 was present in the ABS computer prior to the fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 45 MPH, the ABS and brake lights illuminated for approximately five minutes and then began to blink intermittently. The contact turned the vehicle off and then back on, however, the lights continued to blink. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure and informed her that she would be responsible for the repair costs. The current mileage was 79,500 and failure mileage was 77,950. Updated 11/01/07.
We have a 2002 windstar van. While it was parked in our garage overnight, the ABS motor spontaneously caught fire. The vehicle was off and parked. With the location of the motor so close to the fuel line, we were surprised that the fuel system did not ignite.
Tsb data for: 2002 ford windstar bulletin number: 15682 sequence number: 636312 date: 20020301 component name: 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:ABS warning light make: ford model: windstar year: 2002 summary: exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving. *tt
The ABS system shorted out causing the harness and all the connecting wires to melt. I had no warning this was going to happen. My van started smoking, the odometer, speedometer, air conditioner nothing was working. Luckily, I was about 1/8 mile from my house when it happened and was able to pull into my driveway and shut the vehicle off. The van was in the shop from june 14 to august 28 because a part could not be found to replace the ABS harness. The bill for the repairs was over $1,000.00!
My ABS light illuminates at time. The problem started on the way home from buying the vehicle. It has never been fixed. I was told it was a common problem. Something with the electrical part of the vehicle. Sometimes I can cut the car off and turn it back on for the light to go off. Other times it stays on for days at a time.
The ABS, brake, and traction lights come on intermittently. Garages have checked it and find no cause for this. It is becoming more frequent and now occurs daily.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. He noticed smoke coming from the vehicle while parked. The failure occurred a few minutes after 400 mile trip. The contact felt that the ABS brake module harness caused the failure and he disconnected the battery and ABS fuses. As of august 10, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 131,000. Updated 08/29/07.
I''m reporting this as a fire hazard. The vehicle was in the driveway and began to smoke. The vehicle is in good repair, not neglected or abused. I located the source it was the ABS module and disconnected the battery until I could make arrangements with the dealer. I drove the vehicle to the dealership. The ABS module had failed and burned the wiring harness. There were no warning lamps or fuses burned. I questioned why there was no warning and shouldn''t there been safeguards in place to prevent such damage. I asked if there were other cases of the same occurrence and the dealer didn''t know. I asked if there was someone else I could contact and they told me I could call ford customer care. The dealer informed me that the dealership and ford motor company are not responsible for the damage caused to the vehicle since the warranty expired and that further damage or fire would result if not repaired. A copy of the invoice for repairs is available upon request. Parts replaced: 1l1z9f924aa - kit- brake repair 2f2z2c219ba- control 1f2z2b373aa - valve asy-motulator 1f2z14290ca - wiring asy the dealer has the old parts I call and asked them to hold them for investigation. Please investigate my complaint and contact me if you have any questions. I''m also requesting assistance for litigation if possible to recover the cost of the wiring assembly part #1f3z14290ca.
Our 2002 windstar has had numerous issues. From clunking front suspension; rattling sliding doors; interior lights and locks that would come on and off by themselves. However, there are two unresolved issues and it's been to dealers numerous times, and each time, they just blow me off. The transmission shudders between the first and second shift, and does a "two-step" shift. When it finally does the second half of the two-step and engages, there is an audible cookoo, just like a cookoo clock. The other infuriating problem and possible danger is the brake pedal. It squeaks like an old mattress and also sticks to the floor if you have to brake while you are driving at freeway speeds. You have to use the tip of your shoe to pull the pedal back up. Visit after visit after visit to 3 different dealers and they always claim there is nothing wrong. They were playing "beat the clock" with the warranty and now that's gone, and they are still doing it with the extended warranty. Infuriating. Nobody cares and nobody will help.
The emergency brake on the 2002 ford windstar is defective. I've had it into the dealer numerous times and they say they fix it but nothing ever changes. It sometimes takes two or three pulls on the emergency brake to engage it- irritating if you're parking on a hill and unsafe in a real emergency situation.
Emergency brake sometimes engages while driving or backing out of my driveway in the morning. The brake light on the dash comes on when this occurs. Dealer cannot find a problem after at least three attempts to fix it. The emergency brake sometimes pops when engaged also - as if the cable snapped or slipped. You have to put the lever down and reset it.
Red brake light and yellow a.b.s. Light illuminate. Diagnosis: a.b.s. Module is defective.
When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership repaired the front rotors/pads, but this did not resolve the problem. *ak had to change wiper blades one week later, they were rotten. Transmission problems, had to drive in 2nd gear all the to the dealer, also has a strong clunking while putting vehicle into any gear.
The brake light is on. Dealer can't find any defects with the brakes or why the light stay on.*ak since purchased vehicle on at least 25-30 occasions the brake light on the dash will remain on when starting car and going in reverse to back out of driveway/garage. When hand brake not engaged light stays on. Squeal is heard from rear often, until stopping and putting in drive. Stays on for several hundred feet until stopping. *bf
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced every 6000 miles. Dealer stated there was no manufacturer's defect.
On numerous occations when the parking brake is applyed the cable tension will relase when leaver reaches near full travel. The tension will release with quite a snap, well the leaver will remain at full upward travel. When you put the leaver back down and reapply the parking brake it will usual work the second time. This was reported to the dealer who could not duplicate, but did ajust the parking brake cable tension. The problem persisted. Aslo on occation the parking brake would not dissengae fully with the leaver full down. The latest faiure occered when a friend was driving the vehicle. The parking brake was disengaed but after ten minutes of driveing the brakes started smoking and the driver reported that the brakes failed at that time. The incident was reported to the lawrenceville nj police. The vehicle was towed from the failure location. Upon my return home a week later I was able to drive the vehicle but the rear brakes were noticably weak and metal on metal can be heard from the rear drums. The car will be going to the dealer tomorrow to have the rear brakes replaced.
Brakes failed five times within one year.
2002 ford windstar suffered brake failure.*mr (nar) dealer was notified. *cb
While driving at 20 MPH,the driver stepped on the brake pedal and the brake pedal had a delayed reaction, which resulted in the vehicle hitting a wall head on. Dealer had been notified. *ak when the first incident occurred, the brakes were engaged but did not stop the vehicle, the engine revved and the vehicle kept going. The vehicle had run into the corner of the flower wall of the stores sign. The second incident was similar, but the consumer was in a school zone at a stop sign and the engine revved, the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle jumped but did not stop. Pressure was applied three times to the brakes, then the vehicle finally had come to a complete stop. The problem was unable to be duplicated. *scc
While applying the brakes ABS braking system lightwill appear on the dashboard.
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