When driving my muffler broke loose and was dragging on the ground. My axel creaks when I stop or sit idle at a light. When several miles from home my ignition cylinder came out. I couldn't start or turn the ignition on nor operate the steering. I'm now afraid to drive my vehicle. Since acquiring it. I've put a lot of money into repairs. In addition to purchasing this vehicle, I've spent well over $2,000 in repairs. Once I learned of the recall and viewed the risks (Video) of the dangers I became grossly disturbed by what I am facing at the thought of driving. I have contacted 4 Ford Service Centers and none of them contacted back regarding fixing my 'recall'. I NEED HELP!! I have a disability and now I don't have transportation besides this car. How come no one is returning my calls? I am stranded at my home knowing that my safety is at risk. I would like to get my issue remedied with a $4,999.00 Reimbursement for this vehicle ASAP so I may invest in getting a safer one. Please give me a dealership address here in Los Angeles so I can have the vehicle towed there and be done with it. I no longer want a vehicle that I can not drive nor can get my 'recalls' remedied. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes problems
655 complaints (43% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,028. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 655
- of this car's complaints
- 43%
- typical mileage
- 89,028
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light36
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module12
- Indicator light4
- Pedals and linkages3
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Antilock: ABS warning light2
- Power assist1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Windstar brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Ford Windstar brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Ford Windstar owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When traveling 15 MPH on brick road I pressed brakes to stop then loud noise and car still rolled forward - scary and unsafe. This has happened twice under different conditions - the ABS light is on in my vehicle
The park and brake light keeps coming on, looked up and it said the ABS system is not working like it should. This happens when I'm driving in city , highways, not moving.
Transmission slow to engage after sitting. This is not only a repeat problem after being repaired, but also after being totally replaced by ford dealer. Abs never recalled for scds 09s09. Constantly resetting and disengaging. After 15 years of ownership, I have yet to be notified of or had anything repaired under warranty. When the transmission quit working, my wife was driving ( when the RPM's went up and the transmission quit pulling) on a busy highway, in heavy traffic, no place to go. Nearly causing a horrific accident. With the ABS problem, anything indicating a brake failure, possible onboard fire, or loss of control, leaves you with a huge lack of confidence in the vehicle.
I have the familiar 9 c codes for the ABS control module with the cold solder joints that effects the ABS function. There is a 23 page 2carspro.com forum with individuals sharing this exact same issue defect on their windstar vehicles. The warning lights illuminate under normal driving conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning and the ABS indicator illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the brake pads, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 40 MPH down a hill, the brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. Also, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering pulled towards the left. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: cas14205849. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Abs and brake light come on shortly after starting the van and driving it. Been like this for years. Looks like a very common problem that should be recalled and addressed.
Abs and break lights is on after driver 3 min
Abs module is bad - well known cold solder joint problem
Questions about the 2003 Ford Windstar brakes
Does the 2003 Ford Windstar have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 655 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford Windstar, 43% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2003 Ford Windstar brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,028 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Windstar brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Windstar have bad brakes?
The Ford Windstar model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (655 complaints), 2002 (643 complaints) and 2001 (544 complaints).
Other 2003 Ford Windstar problems
Electrical 280Suspension 254Transmission 225Body 127Acceleration 85Engine 69Lights 54Steering 40Driver assistance 33Locks 33Airbags 30Wheels 20Visibility 19Tires 10Fuel system 8Seat belts 7Seats 7
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