The ABS and other brake light stays lit constantly. I just had the car inspected and there is nothing wrong with the brakes. I have read that this is a huge problem with this model van, and has caused engine fires. I would appreciate it if you would look further into recalling this vehicle.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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While driving ABS and brake light comes on 5 minutes after driving sometime not at all and now lights never go off have new brake pads and shoes took to dealer for scds recall they did not check or discuss ABS light or brake light I asked but they did not acknowledge lights or clear codes.
Abs brake lights came on. Problem has been intermittent but went from sometimes to now being on most times. Abs modules are not cheap and the feedback I have received indicates this is a wide spread problem with ford windstars.
Abs light on constantly despite repairs.
The electrical system, computer, causes the dome lights to go on and off. The electric window to sometimes not work, the ABS light to come on and off, the brake light to come on and off.
Abs/brake lights turn on intermittently. There seems to be any correlation to any particular driving condition, speed, force of braking, etc. Ford dealership diagnosed the problem as an ABS module failure. They also state that failure to rectify the issue would result in probable failure of the brake system in general at any given time. The quote for the repair is anywhere up to $1,000.00. Ford motor company offered zero assistance/advice in the matter. Consequently, the driver's side window no longer functions.
Abs and brake lamps intermittently come on. Abs is disabled when the lamps are on. This problem occurs frequently. The lamps come on when you start the van and stay lit, but sometimes for weeks the lamps do not come on at all and the ABS works. I would estimate the lamps are on 60-70% of the time.
My van has had the ABS/brake light on which my mechanic detects is possibly due to the modulator.
Everything was fine until recently ABS an brake light would pop on and stay on until you turn vehicle off when you started the vehicle the lights would be off until you were driving for about 30 minutes an they would pop on and now they stay on prior owner had same issue with vehicle an had it checked brake brakes were fine and ABS were supposedly fine but yet lights are on which infacts disables the ABS totally.
When I apply my brakes the ABS brake light keeps coming on. To reset this light I have to pull over turn off the engine wait a few seconds and restart. This is becoming more and more of a problem. This seems to be happening all the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated while sitting idle at a traffic stop. The vehicle was shut off and allowed to reset. The failure was no longer present once the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or locate a failure within the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/29/12
Abs and brake light comes on after driving it a few miles and stays on.
My anti lock brakes stopped working. The cars ABS and brake warning lights come on and go off the past year.
The ABS and brake light comes on and stays on until vehicle is turned off.
Lights turn on and of inside the car. The ABS light and the brake light on and off. Windows stop working get stuck.
Abs light and brake light stays on while driving.
Abs and brakes lights came on. Abs inoperable. Stopping distance greatly increased.
Abs warning lights continue to come on even after repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and the brake warning lights illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the failure was not located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,100.
My ABS light and brake light will not go off there is an electrical problem that prevents the lights from going out and the use of lights inside my vehicle. The open door light is always on causing me to fear for my childrens saftey not knowing if the breaks will work or if my doors are secure.
The ABS light and the parking light comes on about 5 minutes after the car is started.
Abs malfunctioned - caused damage.
My ABS light brake light turned on,im able to reset but after less than 5 min. Of vehicle warm up the ABS/brake light is back on again.
The ABS light and brake light intermittently comes on while driving.
Abs light and brake light stay on. Have new brakes. Interior lights keep flashing on and off when driving battery light stays on. I have had battery tested.
My ABS and brake light keep coming on. I have had several items done to fix problem including tune up, cleaning of contacts. I am now told that the ABS circuit controller may be bad. This is a $1,500 job that just may fix the problem. I have already spent about $600. Judging from the hits I get on the internet this is not an isolated problem.
The ABS warning light, trac off warning light, brake warning light all come on intermittently at various speeds. This has happened daily since first noticing it 3 or 4 years ago. Reported to dealer and dealer diagnosed as fault ABS electronic control module with internal fault. Service technician didn't think this was a safety issue unless operating in slippery road conditions. Researching the issue on line revealed volumes of others who report similar problems. This is a $2000-$2500 repair. It appears ford is aware of the defect and has been for some time and is making money off this repair instead of just recalling the vehicle to fix the repair. If the ABS goes out in slippery road conditions I think the safety risks are significant that ford should bear the responsibility for the costs incurred for this repair.
Abs light and brake light on dash stays on majority of the time, transmission went out without warning in the driveway with no power, and there is a noticeable change at times in the cruise speed control while driving revving up the engine. Had the transmission replaced as a result. There appears to be rust and crack in the axle.
Abs and brake lights are illuminated on the dash board. Vehicle repair shop can not find out why lights are on.
My 2003 ford windstar has the ABS and brake light on I feel this is a danger for my family to be in this car with the known incidents that have happened! Please help get this problem solved!
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