2003 ford windstar's brake light keeps staying on within 2-3 minutes of car heating up.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Braking distance suddenly increased. After having my 2003 ford windstar serviced according to ford recall 09s09 I continue to experience my dashboard light for both ABS and brakes almost continually on when the car is running. I have been told by the ford dealer that the addition of the fuses to prevent fires was the only thing called for in the recall. But obviously this alone did not fix the problem and I am driving around with no ABS.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Intermittent ABS & brake lights on dash coming on. While these lights are on the braking is harder than normal and there is no ABS. This has been on & off for about 100,000 miles or so. During the warm weather/summer months, it appears to be on most of the time.
Abs sometimes works and other times does not. After brake service at dealership, they take no responsibility for this known problem. Result is ABS does not always work . Brake light on after brake service. (brake light (red) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out ABS brake light (yellow).
Abs brakes and brake light on all the time bad modules.
Brakes on 2003 windstar needed to be changed. After changing brakes and bleeding lines, ABS and brake line would come on during driving intermittently and remain on. Brake pedal would either be at acceptable level or have very little pedal (almost to floor. Changed master cylinder, rebled the lines. Still having intermittent ABS and brake light come on (usually once a day and continuing to remain on) car has acceptable brake pedal, but cannot figure out why ABS and brake light come on. Have had car put on and scanned by computer 3 times...no faults show. This is a major concern as the brakes have remained fine for stopping, but will it continue or will I find myself with serious issues in the future???
The brake warning light on my 2003 ford windstar comes on intermittently. I have gone to the dealer, but they can't find the problem. They only keep charging me for diagnostic services. However, I've recently noticed that I'm not the only one who is posting this problem online.
Abs and brake light failure warning, 2003 ford windstar instrument panel lights come on and go off indicating an ABS & brake (separate lights for each) issue. In researching this issue on the internet and with local mechanic, I've learned that this is a known and common problem with this make, model and year vehicle which has yet to be acknowledged by the manufacturer. I am also told that this could result in failure of the ABS braking system and/or the standard braking system itself if not repaired. The failure "code" is 1185 according to my mechanic, which is apparently a control or power module? I've already replaced all the brake pads, resurfaced the rotors and have had all fluids and lines inspected for leaks, etc. - it appears that ford is now going to make me pay another $700 - $1,000 to fix this issue with the ABS (which, in my opinion, they should be doing for free as this is a safety issue that may cause increased risk of crash or injury stemming from their poor design and/or parts. What ever happened to ford's slogan "quality is job 1"?
Where to start? Almost seem like to many problems to list. We will start with the constant draining and replacement of the battery. New battery every few months. Thinking this issue may have to do with the fact that the interior lights go on and off at random unexplained times. Sometimes remaining on once the vehicle is off and all doors are completely closed. Problem with ABS and brake light coming on at randoms times in addition tp the checl charging system light. Sometimes they come on and off but if they remain on cause the car to hesitate or just quit on you. I have 3 kids and am terrified for our safety everytime we are in this vehicle. I have finally had enough and am filing a complaint since I have read from numerous sources that I am one of thousands and thousands having this same issue. Please consider the safety of the drivers of these vehicles and subsequently any innocent motorist or pedestrian who may become injured from these safety issues. Thank you.
Abs light keeps coming on!
Abs and brake light is continually on, diagnosed as ABS module failure.
2003 ford windstar $58,000 miles ABS module is bad per mechanic, track control light, ABS, light and brake light come on while driving. It started about a year ago and did it about once a week. Now the problem occurs daily. Nothing has been done yet to correct the problem.
Brake light and ABS light come on intermittently- braking distance increases. Dealer states that this is a well known problem with the circuit boards in 2003 windstar. This should be a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to leave the vehicle for further testing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.
On july 17, gaudin ford charged me $169.95 to diagnose why my ABS/brake light was on constantly on my 2003 ford windstar... To this day, the problem has not been resolved and the lights are still on... I now learn this problem can lead to fire in the van and there was a recall october, 2009 but I was never notified of this recall. I feel ford should refund my money and fix the problem!
Anti skid failure, the ABS and associated brake warning lights come on when warm. Dealer code says c1185. Lights stay on while driving.
2003 ford windstar ECM failure causing ABS system malfunction. Recall of a related symptom in october 2009 did not fix this current issue.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Intermittent ABS and brake light illumination. Once per month. Most often in summer. No apparent brake operation issues. Dtcs c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210. Vehicle is up to date on service and recalls. No service action taken yet for this issue.
Braking distance suddenly increased after the other recall was done. Abs and emergency brake lights come on after the car heats up.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and ABS lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also leaked brake fluid from what appeared to be the master cylinder. He also stated that the dome lights flickered on and off intermittently. Occasionally the passenger side window would not open. The two bench rear windows would also open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was 113,289. The failure mileage was 113,279.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the ABS light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. Approximately one month ago, the ABS light came on and has remained illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer today they could not determine what caused the failure to occur. If the contact wanted them to continue the diagnostic testing the cost would have been an additional $300 or more. The vehicle remained at the dealership and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 11/05/10.
In 2009 our brake and ABS light came on and has stayed on. We received the ford windstar recall for the leaking cruise control switch. We had this done in feb. 2010. We went back to ford on july 7 2010 because of smoke and leaking brake fluid. They did nothing. I did not replace the switch right away and on august 1st we took a trip over a mountain pass. It started leaking very bad on this trip. So bad that the low brake fluid light came on. We got home I replaced the switch and removed there jumper due to the jumper was soaked in brake fluid. Also topped off fluid. Still brake lights are on, and having a family in a van over mountain passes, this should have been taken care of by ford.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The dealer made repairs to the braking system. The warning light re-illuminated within one week. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 81,286.
2003 windstar brakes turn on squeal without warning. Abs system reports a problem. So far only at low speeds and also appears to happen in the warmer weather. Returned car to dealer who had no clue as to the problem.
2003 windstar. The brake ABS lite intermittently comes on, just bought the car, and this did not start until the weather got between 90 & 100 degrees. Sometimes does not do this for a week, and then again everytime you start the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS light remained illuminated. The contact stated after the fossil link was replaced the ABS, brake light and the light underneath the steering column are on. The light under the steering column stays on even when the vehicle was turned off. The failure was unresolved when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 112000. The current mileage was 112500.
We are having continuous issues with brakes on 2003 ford windstar. After 4 visits to ford dealer, brakes still squeak and braking distance suddenly increased, despite my payment for these services. Now the brake lights continuously come on and the rear brake light goes out. Dealer says I now need to pay $999 to replace the ABS module. I understand this is most likely due to the scds, which is in recall status. Regardless of the cause, it's obviously pandemic as I see the public uniting to complain of these dangers. I drive my children in this van and now concerned about their safety and the quality of ford's cars or at minimum their concern of public safety if no action is taken on the ABS. I am repeatedly told that driving without a working ABS module is safe, but the scds was not even checked. Let's not wait until mortality rates increase to act on this!
Abs light brake light they are always on.
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