The ABS light is on and the ABS system is inoperable.
2002 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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The ABS going off and on and the brake light is always on and I need to have this check out.
Abs brake lights on, after research, its a common problem with faulty ABS modules. Subframe is rotting out with the mounting points of the subframe peeling away. O/d light coming on intermittently, after research, common problem points back to a bad vehicle speed sensor. Mileage does not seem to be a factor. Faulty hard lines for rear heating. Multiple cracks in lines cause radiator fluid loss. Very very common problem, looked at 10-15 windstars in pull-a-parts lot, all with faulty hard lines.
Abs and brake light stay on.
Approximately a week ago, the #10, 15 amp fuse was blown. Replaced it with an approved fuse and blew right after I started van up. I had noticed some liquid on garage floor about 2 days before the fuse blew, the "brake" light on dashboard was lit up. I checked the brake fluid level and it was very low. When I added fluid, I noticed there appeared to be a leak of fluid on the front, underside of the master brake cylinder. I had a friend who is a mechanic look at it and he told me the master cylinder could be bad, but looked like the pressure switch was where the leak was originating. Upon further inspection, he noticed there was a wire harness that was soaked in brake fluid and beneath another one was wet. He attempted to clean both of them and replaced fuses, but after using the brakes the first time(going out of the driveway) I heard a "pop" and the fuse was blown again. This particular fuse controls the odometer, speedometer, the ABS light on dashboard. The amount of fluid going onto the engine is a good probability of a fire starting when the leaking brake fluid is on the hot engine. This seems to be an increasing problem and needs to be recalled.
False ABS activation; seemed to have no brakes for a bit. Ford dealership replaced wheel sensor. Also, ABS and brake light on at times. Comes on for awhile, then off for days. Then comes back on. May be issue with ABS unit, hydraulic control unit.
The ABS, brake, and traction control lights all came on. Turn on and off intermittently, but stay on longer each time. Mechanic says it may be the ABS control module and hcu.
The warning light for brakes and ABS kept coming on and there was not an actual problem with the brakes.
For the past several years my van has has intermittent problems with the brake lights on dash appearing while driving the car at various speeds. Once I stop the car and turn it off the lights will usually disappear but sometimes will come back within minutes of restarting car. This tends to happen during warmer times of year versus winter. Also I have noticed a problem with brakes even right after getting them replaced. The mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes?? Around the same time this started to happen my cruise control stopped working. I had recieved a notice from ford about cruise control recall but when I called the local dealer and told them that my cruise control was not working and I was wondering if it had something to do with recall they said no, that was not the problem.
The ABS light and brake light comes on. I hook up the computer and the code read c1185. I read online that this seems to be a problem. If there is that many problems there should be a recall.
The ABS yellow warning light and red brake lights come on at random driving times. Once lights appear, the ABS system no longer works. We have replaced the brake module two times and problem returns within days of replacement.
While driving the ABS and the brake light will come on and stay on.
I keep having intermittent problems with dashboard warning lights: yellow ABS light, yellow trac off light, and red brake light. Please note: on approx july 17, 2012 I took my windstar to have this problem checked and have ford recall 09s09 service done. The quick-service manager refused to check the ABS control module connecter even after telling them three times that it is required as part of the recall. I was told by a service advisor trainee, to bring vehicle back if problem persists and take to regular service dept. I took the vehicle back to same ford dealership for resolution of this problem and was told there is a $92.00 diagnostic fee. I agreed to fee to see if the repair they recommend is same as repair which should have been covered under recall, and left van there on august 14, 2012.
When driving my ABS and brake light show on the dashboard. This has happen in the past . They turned off for awhile about a year then came back on. They are not on all the time but have been on pretty consistent, my mechanic tried to fix the problem but alas still on.
The ABS and brake warning lights come on intermittenly. Problem appears to occur more often in warmer weather. Does not come on when engine started but after driving both warning lights come on. This has been a problem for a few years.
Abs/brake module failure.
These trouble lights light up all the time turn vehicle off and restart lights go away til the next time. I don't know what the problem is. They come on constantly now is this dangerous?
Brake light and ABS light stays on in the vehicle at all times at the present time. At one time the light would come on and off (was worse when it was humid out). Have replaced numerous brake parts.
Traction control light comes on, ABS light comes on, brake light comes on.
Right after I had the recall for 3 different recall the front end, brakes, rear axle completed my ABS light, brake light & track off lights all light up on my dash all at the same time & stay on. I have a photo of this. After I turn van off for awhile (it needs to cool down) they go off. I called ford several times about this and they said it had nothing to do with their brake recall or front end recalls if I wanted to pay them to check it out I can bring it in. Amazing that I never had any problems with my van until ford started fixing the recalled items.
Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously at random on almost every trip. Once on, they stay on until car is shut off. This seems to be related to a loose connection somewhere in the system because they usually come on when I hit a bump. This never happens when I am stepping on the brake pedal.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar on july 6, 2012, my ABS light and brake light came on simultaneously and stayed on for approximately 20 minutes until I arrived home. The next day, july 7, 2012, when I started my car in the morning to run errands the lights were not on. Later on that day, I started my car and began driving and after about five minutes of driving once again the ABS light and brake light came on and stayed on until I shut the car off. This has continued to happen as of the date I am typing up this complaint to you. It goes on and off whenever it feels like it and is very random, just like so many other problems with our 2002 ford windstar. Our electrical system in our ford windstar also works whenever it feels like it as far as locking the doors, opening the doors, etc. It is difficult to ascertain what is causing the ABS light and brake light to keep coming on so randomly as there are days it does not come on at all and I feel this is something the ford company should be responsible for looking into. I would respectfully like my name added to others who have reported this problem and are demanding a recall. As I understand it, this could become a very serious problem and even involve a fire. I would appreciate your serious consideration when looking into this recall. Thank you for your serious consideration.
Abs light and brake lights comes on after driving a few miles. Does this periodically each time it is driven. Was told by ford dealership & independent repair shop that it was a faulty ABS brake module & that the regular brakes were fine but ABS was not working causing warning lights to illuminate.
Brake and ABS dash light illuminate. Once the vehicle is shut off then restarted the lights do not come one for a little while, but they do come back on. The codes that come up are directed to faulty ABS module. We were told there is a possible fire risk involved due to manufacturer's defects. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Noticed at this time and several other times that the ABS light would come on and I would loose this system and brakes would lock and also have no brakes intermittently. Worse in hot weather than in cold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
Abs brake warning light comes on when outside temp is 85 degrees +. Anti-lock brake system is disabled due to faulty circuit board overheating.
Abs light on.
At times when is col,d the ABS and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the ABS and brake light turns on and the ABS fails to work. Code c1185 ABS power relay output circuit failure. I got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the ABS did not work. No one was hurt and I have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having. I don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners. I would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that I bought two months ago. I just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
Abs light came on intermittently at first. Around 100,000 miles. Then it came on solid... With regular brake light on as well. Ford dealer said it was the ABS control module.
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