Abs light & brake light & check engine light on.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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Abs light & brake light stays on continuously, especially in the hot weather. When vehicle is cooled off, it does not come on. This is a 2003 ford windstar lx, I understand that this is an issue with my model year.
Abs light and red brake light on the dashboard go on and off at different times, different speeds and different temperatures.
The ABS light keeps coming on in my ford van and the brakes get hard to push. It seems to happen more often when the van warms up or the whether gets warm. Ford does not recognize a problem and will not fix it.
2003 ford windstar, ABS and brake light come on intermediately. While on ABS system fails to function. Restarting car clears out issue but will return indiscriminate. Lights coming on has no ties to actual act of braking or speed of car. Service shop reports problem in ABS module, which estimated cost of $1000.
2003 ford windstar ABS and brake lights have been on for over 1 year. Mileage- 66,000.
Abs and brake light started to go on in the last week. Also odometer goes flat brakes squeal every other time I use car. Owned 5 years new 16,000 +miles on car single and only owner. I took it to my mechanics and he checked and couldn't find a reason. He suggested I go on line because he had no record of a recall by ford.
Abs and brake light come on continuously while driving even after full brake system replacement.
Failure of ECM in the ABS brake system resulting in the ABS light and the brake light being illuminated all the time.
After I have driven my 2003 ford windstar long enough for the engine to heat up, the yellow ABS light and the red emergency brake light come on and stay on for the remainder of the trip. Also, on long trips, the o/d off light blinks incessantly along with the aforementioned lights. I have done some research and found that this is a problem that extends to many, many windstars and before I spend an arm and a leg to correct the problem, I would like to know if it is a defect in manufacturing.
On almost every trip the ABS and brake warning lights come on the dash. Dealer stated a problem code c1185 and said the ABS module would need to be replaced for about $800.
Tl*the contact was renting a 2003 ford windstar. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. The contact noticed smoke and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. She had to apply pressure to the brake pedal several times in order to stop the vehicle. She called the rental company and they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brake system. They concluded that the brake system possibly needed to be serviced. The VIN and speed were unknown. The failure mileage was 62,221.
I was driving along and suddenly the emergency brake light, the ABS light, the traction light, and check engine light came on. The odometer, and dashboard fuel info system didn't work, the speedometer stopped working. The words "check transmission" came on the info screen. I took the car to three different mechanics and no one can find anything wrong with my vehicle. I was told that the car is fine and they can't find any reason for these lights to be on or how to get them to go off.
Emergency brake light came on around three months ago. The emergency brake was not engaged and this had no effect on the running of the vehicle. The vehicle brakes started going to the floor when we found the switch at the bottom of the master cylinder was leaking and defective. We ran out of brake fluid. We have replaced the defective switch and bled the brake lines to make sure everything works again.
Both the ABS light and the emergency brake light come on in my 2003 ford windstar once the vehicle gets warmed up. I have conducted extensive research after having a mechanic give me the code that the van is throwing (c1185) and found the following: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time develops a leak. This causes a short and a fuse trip, fuse #10. This leak causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the ABS brake module (2c219). The fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the ABS brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The fluid attracts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. This switch has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and ABS brake system problems. The issue of the ABS brake light is critical in that the ABS brake system does not function as designed by ford. The issue is caused by heat in the ABS (anti-lock brake system) ECM (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ECM which is attached to the ECM main circuit board at all points. The expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. The code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. Seen by us owners as a yellow ABS brake light.
I have a 2003 ford windstar lx and the ABS light and the brake light on the instrument cluster continually come on. I have had the front and rear brakes serviced and then after this problem did not go away I put a 2nd set of pads on the front. Ford want over $2000.00 to fix what they say is the ABS module. The brake gauge lights continue to come on and off at all times and ford said it was due to this switch but it would not affect the brakes although at times the brakes will start skidding like the ABS is working on dry roads and some times the brakes seem to work hard. Checking the internet out for parts I found several complaints about this same problem and even some vans catching fire due to this ABS module switch catching fire. Ford has recalled several other vehicles for the same problem but will not acknowledge a problem with the 03 vans. I should not be forced to pay for a repair that ford knows is there fault. The manufacturer of this ABS module made them defective but ford still uses them. Check this websight for proof: http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0. I am not alone in this problem. Ford states they found about 8 error codes but did not tell me what they were, although I remember seeing one they wrote done as I believe to be c1185. I feel ford should admit there at fault and recall these vans. As of know I drive my back p truck as much as possible but the whole family does not fit in the truck so we are forced to drive an unsafe van when the whole family is in it. The extended warranty ran out and that is when the problems started. I had no problems until after the 1st brake job on the van.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and ABS errors. The lights come on and remains on until turned off. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars. I've also read that one person had a fire come from this issue. Is there any motion for a recall.
I am also having an ongoing issue with the ABS light showing on the dash while driving. I have had computer diagnostics and received the following error codes: c1236 lr wheel speed sensor input missing; c1235 rr wheel speed sensor input missing; and c1185 power relay output circuit fault. I have been told that the ABS is not affected and in fact have noticed that the ABS does engage in snowy/wet road conditions while the warning lights are on. My mechanic has advised that the last error code could be the global cause of the error. I have yet to replace the sensors as the brakes are unaffected and have been told that further trouble shooting could be of significant cost for brakes that are currently functioning normally other than the warning lights. The lights do seem to be more affected by wet/damp driving conditions.
My ABS, emergency brake lights randomly come on while driving. They stay illuminated until I turn the car off. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when they come on. The one time I had it looked at, they could find no error and I was told I needed to bring it in while the lights were illuminated. My concern is that while the lights are on, that the ABS system is not activated.
Abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason. It only happens when the engine is warm, or it is hot outside. No problems on cold days. Brakes appear to work fine. There also appears to be some leaking from the master cylinder, which continues to cause a short with the #10 fuse inside the cabin, causing the speedometer, odometer, transmission control, etc to stop functioning.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The ABS light continues to illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. He has spent over $2,000 in repairs. The dealer stated that this was a common failure. There were no recalls available. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 03-11-08
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the ABS ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the ABS ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it I observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the ABS ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the ABS ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and ABS lights illuminated approximately four or five times. On four separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic shop and they discovered nine codes. The contact was informed that the ABS was no longer functioning when the light illuminates. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The contact was becoming frustrated due to misinformation. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 59,290 and failure mileage was 58,500.
While driving the van the ABS and brake lights come on for no apparent reason. Sometimes they go off for a little while and then come back on during driving. Sometimes they come on and stay on during driving. Dealer said I have no ABS brakes while the light is on but since I live in florida and don't drive in the snow it doesn't matter. They charged me $85.65 to tell me what I already knew and wanted to charge me over $300 to do a diagnostic test to which they said they may not find the solution to the problem anyway. Doesn't seem safe to me. I do drive up north to see family hopefully the ABS brakes don't go out on me then.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The ABS light illuminates intermittently or either remains lit when the vehicle was started. The failure began in july of 2007 after the vehicle had been serviced. The contact has not taken the vehicle back to be inspected. The current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 28,000.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and ABS errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the ABS system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following websitehttp://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon! 8tr
I own a ford windstar '03. Starting in may 2007, at about 45,600 miles, my brake light and ABS light are illuminated. The code read by the mechanic from the computer is c1185. Nearly every time I use the car since, the lights come on within a few minutes of turning on the ignition.
I would like to request an investigation on my 2003 ford windstar van. My ABS and emergency brake light randomly come on, for no apparent reason. I can sit and let my car idle, and the light will come on. This has happened since I bought it, and since I bought the car used, the dealership (ford dealership) won't repair it for me. Can you look into this for me, and see if they will do a recall of the problem. Thanks! The dealership told me if the light is on, then I will not have antilock brakes. This was a feature that made me buy the vehicle. Please help me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the parking and ABS warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. As of september 10, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 51,000. Updated 12-12-07. *kb updated
Have a 2003 ford windstar lx with 36,900 miles on. Abs & brake lights on continuously for a few months after intermittently a couple months. This started in the spring of '07. The number of failures indicated is an estimate as it would be impossible to account for all the failures. For example, ran the van 6 times alone counting for 6 failures. There is no ABS working. Total failure. Confirmed on date indicated by near miss of deer and locking up the brakes. Told by ford dealer ABS control module needs replaced. *tr. Updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07
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