I have a ford windstar, 2003 and the brake light and the ABS light come on intermittently while driving. I have read and heard from numerous other individuals that this problem occurs due to an ABS module malfunctioning. Is this currently recalled? The ford website says that the 2003 windstar does not have any recalls.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard. The brakes would also sporadically lock while attempting to brake. In addition, the door ajar warning light would also remain illuminated while the vehicle was in motion although all doors were latched closed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
Ford windstar 2003 recall was completed for ABS along with replacement of ABS module. Now car is worse than before. The brakes squeal and activate the ABS on just a normal stop. Very unsafe to drive. Returned to dealer and they do not know what to do.
2003 ford windstar was taken in for recall on cruise control switch and service writer was told the ABS and brake warning lights had come on just 2 days before appointment. Now ABS and brake light come on intermittently and stay on until key is turned off and vehicle is restarted. The recall was supposed to prevent this problem but did not.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Ford windstar 2003 has ABS and brake lights coming on intermittently on dash for over a year now. Worse in the hot summer.
We are having problems with the ABS light or brake light for our ford 2003 windstar. The ABS light and brake light keep coming on, then off, then on again.
My 2003 windstar has been showing its ABS warning light and brake light dash indicators go on after anywhere from 5 miles to 30 miles after you turn on the van. This has been going on for about a week and a half. I had the brakes suddenly go straight to the floorwhen I was braking and then come up. I had a automotive shop look at it and the informed me that the rear brakes were not engaging at all and all the braking was being done by the front discs. I took it to a ford dealership after being turned down for service by two auto shops due to liability . They informed me that I needed to replace the electric module that controls the ABS brakes. They informed me that was why the brake pedal was going intermittently soft and that the front brakes were intermittent engaging without my touching the brake pedal. They also told me that there were no current recalls on windstars and that the cost of replacing the unit is $1200.00 including the $100.00 for the diagnostic. I am disturbed that there are 50 complaints for 2003 windstars you have listed on your site regarding the same problem. I am even more concerned that we are down to (1) car and that the safety of my 4yr. Old grandson (who lives with us), my wife, myself and other frequent passengers are at risk. This is a hefty repair bill that I am sure I can't afford and don't know how I am going to pay for.
The ABS and brake light come on intermittently. This just started in our 2003 windstar with 60000 miles on it. This happens from once every time we drive the van to once every couple of weeks.
Driving my 2003 ford windstar periodically the ABS light will come on then go off , after approx 25 to 30 miles of driving I will lose my pressure in my brake pedal and there is very little brakes. If you shut van off let it sit it will be fine until u drive again another 20 to 30 miles , also it will come on after 5 to 10 miles of driving and will not go off until van is shutoff , then at times the ABS light wont come on until more miles are driven , I brought the vehicle to a repair shop and a code c1185 came up , I took to ford due to the fact it is a safety issue and they said its not warrantied , in a post on computer it states that code c1185 should be warrantied under ford , this is very disappointing as a ford owner and the safety of my family , due to the fact the van is excellent cond and the only prob is this , im scared to have it looked at due to the fact I prob couldn't afford to have it fixed.
The ABS & emergency brake warning lights come on simultaneously @ intermittent intervals, but not during braking. They usually come on after hitting a bump in the road. There are no issues w/ the vehicle's actual braking @ this time, or @ any point since the problem was 1st noticed.
I have a ford windstar 2003 with ABS and brake light comes on and we have had a electrical problem since we bought the van. They want $800 just for the part to fix the ABS system it now has 100000 miles on it. It should be recalled and ford responsible for the bill. It seems to be a common problem with this make and model.
Abs & brake warning light continue to come on after recall replaced scds switch on 2003 ford windstar.
2003 ford windstar - we brought the car to the dealership because the "brake" and "ABS" lights remain on. This is a failure of the anti-lock braking system. This is very unsafe to have a failure in the brake system. When we brought the car to the dealer today we had to pay over $1,200.00 to have the brake system fixed. When you purchase a vehicle, you expect the brake system to be safe. We have seen many others with the exact same problem. This is a systemic problem with the brake system of 2003 ford windstars and the vehicles should be recalled.
My 2003 ford windstar keep showing system information error and ABS, brake light,od offlights stays on. This normally starts after about two to three minutes into driving.
Ford windstar 2003 has intermittent failures of ABS system indicated by ABS and brake warning lights on dash.
2003 ford windstar ABS brake light on when hot. Nothing was touched to cause this problem. Found that is a known problem know by ford.
Vehicle readied for extended road trip -- all fluid levels checked, motor oil changed, tire pressure, etc. Normal driving does not reveal failure. The failure is the yellow ABS light and red brake light illuminate but the braking system (including ABS) continues to function without any noticeable degradation. This failure appears to occur after an extended period of highway driving, ie. 3+ hours. After the initial failure, the yellow and red lights will both illuminate intermittently, some trips at the beginning others by the end (these are local and not extended). When the lights are illuminated (intermittently), they are both on for the entire trip -- just some trips they are on and others they are not. Brake fluid levels are normal and there appears to be no adverse affects of the braking system operation. However, if there is an actual failure, it cannot be distinguished from this apparent malfunction. Nothing has been done so far to correct this issue for the simple reason the vehicle is out of its warranty period and I cannot afford to have a vehicle repair bill since there is no guarantee ford will make this right. This has not caused any accident but could potentially if left unchecked. I am leaving the possibility of visiting the local ford dealer to question them about it but am reducing my use of the vehicle until I am able.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid 250.00 ABS/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/ABS+warning+light, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
The ABS light and brake light randomly come on my 2003 ford windstar. If I turn the van off and restart it they usually reset themselves. I have not had any parts replaced, yet, but am thinking of taking the van to the shop to have it checked out.
Abs light comes on simultaneously with the brake light. Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs unit was replaced. Less than a week later, the lights came on again.
My 2003 ford windstar ABS brake light as well as my brake warning light continue to come on intermittently, and my braking distance suddenly increased. Seems to happen more in the warm weather than in the cold.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the contact was driving at approximately 65 MPH when the ABS service light as well as the braking system service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut the vehicle off and upon restart the service lights turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the service light failures were not related to the recall problem. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000.
Severe braking distance increase because of loss of ABS brake system.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the ABS and brake lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and stay on. He had to turn off the ignition and restart to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The dealer, when called, stated that there were no recalls for that vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer who would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 38,500. The current mileage was approximately 53,000. Updated 07/08/10 *bf updated 07/09/10.*jb updated 7/20/10 *cn updated 07/23/10
Braking distance suddenly increased, brake and ABS light comes on when engine gets warm or in warm weather.
Abs lite and brake lite not go off. Had all brakes serviced the ABS lite stays on.
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the ABS, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
Abs brakes light problem ford windstar 20003 air brakes problem ,cruise control problem suspension problem.
Abs and brake lights on intermittently.
Braking distance has increased significantly.
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