The amber ABS warning lamp and the red brake warning lamp on the dashboard have been coming on intermittently since about november 2008. It has become more frequent as of late. Additionally, the steering wheel-mounted 'off' control for the cruise control has only ever worked intermittently in the three years we have owned this vehicle. As the vehicle sat parked in the garage over night on september 2-3, 2009, the battery drained (2-month old battery; all connections are fine, and it subsequently took a charge from a charger). I read on ford's recall site that these are all symptoms of the voluntary recall that was issued by ford in june 2008 ''involving speed control deactivation system.' based on all the related complaints on this production model--1999-2003--I am very concerned that ford's design is failing due to improper engineering, not normal wear-and-tear or owner neglect, abuse, or misuse. If the dashboard warning lights are on intermittently due to a design flaw of the control module whilst there is not actually a problem with the functionality of the brake system itself, there will not be any additional warning when there actually is a problem with the ABS or the brake system. This needs to be recalled so that the warning system will function as it is supposed to.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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I have a 2003 ford windstar. At least a year ago my brake and ABS lights started illuminating. They came on intermittently. I had the ABS system scanned once and was told the ABS relay was bad. I haven't replaced the relay because the brakes work fine. I think the ABS works fine too. My research on-line indicates that this is a common problem with these vehicles.
Loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) melted brake deactivation switch (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure brakes the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) fire or smoke coming from under the van ABS ECM area while off. (problem # 1) melted ABS ECM wiring connector. (problem # 1) speedometer and odometer stop working. (problem # 1) cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1) ABS brake light (yellow) (problem # 2 or problem # 1) ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeel without warning. (problem
My 2003 ford windstar continues to smoke and the ABS and brake lights keep coming on. It also has electrical problems because the interior lights continue on flashing and the door locks sometimes do not work properly. The problem seems to be a widely experienced issue because I have found numerous websites describing these issues.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and the ABS light (amber color) and brake light (red color) will just illuminate while driving down the road. I have taken it in to be serviced and the ford dealership and another mechanic shop have not been able to find what is causing the lights to come on while I am driving down the road. Today, for example, I had been driving for about 15 minutes when it came on. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off and then back on and the lights went off. About 5 miles down the road, they came on again. I once again pulled over and turned the vehicle off and back on two times before the lights went off. It seems to be pretty random as to when the lights will come on, but it freaks me out every time it happens.
The ABS and brake lights keep coming on even though there are new brakes on the vehicle.
My 2003 ford windstar engine caught on fire on 8/22/09. The fire department was called. It was towed to a auto shop by aaa. I was told it was the ABS and oil leaked, which caused a fire.
I have a 2003 ford windstar. The ABS & brake light comes on & off very often and hear the clicking noise on the front wheel. Mechanic checked and got code c1185. The antilock brake system power relay output circuit malfunction. The ABS malfunction seriously put my life in danger. I am scared when I drive it.
03 ford windstar- the yellow ABS light and red brake light appear while driving. It seems to happen at random. In researching the issue online it appears many other windstar owners have had this same issue. I have not done anything to correct the issue as of yet.
Since we got our 2003 ford windstar new in december, 2002, we have always had an issue with constantly needing to fill the brake fluid. The ford dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong. In feb, 2008 our ABS and brake light came on. Took it to a firestone repair shop, they fixed and akjusted the brakes and they said it was a problem with the brake sensor and that there was nothing wrong with the brakes when they were finished, just the light was on and we needed to replace the sensor. As it was extremely costly and they told us there was nothing further wrong with the brakes, we choose not to replace it. In june 2008 our cruise control stopped working. We again took it in and they could not figure out what was wrong. Two weeks ago, august, 2009, we had all new brakes put on. Just yesterday, august 21, 2009, our brake fluid was almost empty. We took it back to the place we had the brakes put on, and they just filled the brake fluid and said there was an air bubble. Upon driving home from the repair shop, we noticed that our speedometer and odometer had stopped working and the overdrive light was now flashing. So, we have the following warning lights on our control panel: ABS, brake, overdrive; and the following items not working: ABS, speedometer, odometer, overdrive; and a continually disappearing brake fluid problem. Don't actually know if the ABS works or not.
I own a 2003 ford windstar and since oct 2008 the ABS light and brake light has come on and went off depending on the temp. Outside. I live in delaware and currently its on all the time with the warm temp. I was looking online and came across a link of owners with the same problem and that there is currently a investigation.
My ABS light keeps coming on in my ford windstar and it seems its a huge problem.
Abs system failure on 2003 ford windstar.
Our brake & ABS lights came on and we took it to the ford dealership to be repaired. They said it was the front brakes and replaced them. We drove it off the lot and the brake & ABS lights came back on. Now they say it's the ABS module (the problem ford needs a recall on). Dealership now wants to charge us over $600 to repair this problem, after they already got over $200 out of us to replace the brakes they said were the cause of the brake & ABS lights coming on in the first place.
1. Events include driving within california without an accident 2. Abs and brake light sporadically come on causing the ABS to be turned off and not function when needed. 3. Complaining to the ford dealership about the 1185code.
2003 ford windstar sel - ABS/brake light stays illuminated. The shop technician says this is a common problem among ford windstars and that taking no action could result in a fire hazard. The ABS brake module needs to be replaced but the problem could still occur. The answer I was given was to remove the brake deactivation switch and replace it with a plug. This will disable the ABS and prevent any brake fluid from leaking which could cause fires.
The brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaks. This causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the ABS brake module. The brake and ABS lights come on. The failure occurs on every day driving, especially warmer days.
Abs and brake light on after brake service on 2003 ford windstar. Car is in shop for the 3rd time.
2003 ford windstar ABS and brake lite comes on and goes off at times. I bought the car 5 months ago, I don't know if it had this problem before I got the car.
In february, 2009 I noted that the ABS and e-brake warning lamps would illuminate when driving. Computer code analysis reflected the need to replace the driver's side wheel speed sensor. I replaced the sensor. The lights continue to illuminate each time the vehicle is driven. Also, the interior lights flash randomly and are very distractive. I have turned off the interior light switch to eliminate this problem.
My ABS and brake light go on at various times, but is more and more frequent. One place, munro muffler and brake said brakes are fine. H & l dealership said I need 2 things replaced that will cost me a minimum of $1250.00 of which I do not have.( I just returned to a job after being out of a job for almost a year. Just catching up and now this.) I may loose my van because I cannot afford repairs on a problem I am seeing as a continued problem in a ford windstar 2003 van. I need immediate help. I did have a auto accident in january 2007 and january 2008, both not my fault. Problem started a few months after january 2008 crash....I do not know if could be related.
2003 ford windstar ABS and emergency light stay on even with no brake issue.
I have a ford windstar 2003 that has intermittent ABS and brake light coming on about once a day while driving, more during the summer.
Driving down the road , ABS and trac off and brake lights on...since brake light came on , my wife would not drive it... Had brakes checked said they were fine. Took it for a scan test and wow codes from c1145 to c1410. Said it was related to ECM module. Very expensive...2003 windstar 79,000 miles.
Bought the car used with 69000 miles from used car dealer. The next morning the ABS light and the red brake light went on. Dealer says the anti lock break control module needs to be repaired.
Abs control system failed , light comes on and stays on, relay failure. Slow sticky brakes response.
Abs light keeps going on and off. Ecm module needs replacing.
2003 ford windstar. Abs and brake warning lights on. New pads and rotors. Lights still come on. Problem began happening in june 2009.
Abs and brake lights intermittently on. Possible brake fluid leak.
Bad ABS module is a problem that very many windstar owners have. So you think you have ABS and you do not also alot of windstars have burned. This is a danger to owners.
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