The ABS and emergency brake light came on driving home, the next morning I went out and started the car and was drive out of drive way and the car would not stop. ...had to turn off ignition.good thing it happened here in the driveway and not on the road.
2003 Ford Windstar brakes complaints
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I saw there's a recall on the ford windstar ABS system? (I have 2003) in 2010, I complained to my ford dealership that the ABS and brake lights on the dash were flashing on and off, that it happens all the time. On that ticket they wrote, "no action", meaning they did nothing and said nothing about how to fix it. I just got back from ford dealership yesterday where I'd complained again about the same issue because now it's been 3 years of flashing lights... And they said "oh, you need a whole new ABS system, that part is $2800.00 and that does not include labor!!! Really? Too bad my warranty is now expired. Would have been nice to get that done when I complained the first time and had that expensive warranty in place. Is this in fact a recall or do I have to pay for a new ABS system?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, both the ABS and brake warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred only in warm temperatures without pressure being applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
For a few years, the ABS warning light has been intermittently coming on. It has mostly been during the warmer months of the year. Also, the brake warning light has been intermittently coming on. Sometimes the two lights come on together sometimes individually. Also, the low tire pressure warning has come on numerous times when there was no issue with tire pressure. Now I have a new issue- the speedometer is reading incorrectly. This is very unsafe because I am teaching my son how to drive and he is very nervous already, now he has no idea how fast he is going! This problem is also intermittent but happens 80 percent of the time the vehicle is driven. Mostly, it is indicating about half of the vehicles actual speed. I also got an airbag warning yesterday for the first time. I assume this issue will start to show up more often now. This vehicle is unsafe to drive with all of these erratic warnings and indications. Please help the nation out by mandating a recall of the ford windstar wheel speed sensors & vehicle speed sensors.
Abs and brake light comes on after 5 minutes, when the car is turned off it resets but the comes on again 5 minutes or so after driving. Cruise control not working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ABS system had malfunctioned. The mechanic did not detail what needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.
Van ABS brake light and ABS light comes on at the same time. I took the van to local dealer who informed me that this is a common problem with these windstars. He said that it would cost a lot of money to fix. *tr if this is a common problem and a safety issue why hasn't odi.the federal safety agency make ford call a recall. Minivans are a family vehicle is it safe to continue driving my family in it while this keeps happening?
Abs light wont turn off.
The yellow ABS light and red brake light come on intermittently. This first occurred last summer. Did not occur with much regularity over the winter. Now within the last 3 weeks it happens almost any time the van is driven. The brakes were inspected along with the wheel speed sensors. These items are not the cause of the two dash lights coming on. It appears the problem is the ABS ebcm ecu ECM computer.
The ABS and brake warning lights come on frequently at any time for no reason. My mechanic says there is no problem with the brakes; he thinks it is a defective brake module. This is a safety issue, since it cannot get a state inspection when these lights are on.
Abs sensor light comes on, even after brakes serviced.
Bought used vehicle from dealer and noticed the ABS/brake light was constantly on. It was "fixed" before completing the purchase. Lasted for a few days before lights came back on and stayed on. Was told it not a big deal, so I didnt worry about it. Was not experiencing any other issues until 1.5 years later when I turned the defrost fan on and it stalled the motor as I was traveling. The next weekend my husband wanted to look at it and after the van idled for a few minutes, turned on the defrost and it did not stall, called it a fluke until we popped the hood and had smoke coming out!
Abs ecu seemingly has failed as the "brake" and "ABS" lights come on soon after starting every time the windstar is turned on. This was originally an intermittent problem, but is now continual. The only fix for these two lights is to repair the ABS ecu.
Abs control module failure. Module is still defective, I have no ABS brakes and cannot get vehicle inspected due to this defect, which is estimated to cost $1000 repair. This is a well known problem with this vehicle, see http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
Like many other people, I have had problems with ABS and brake lights. Mine constantly come on all the time. Even when I had my brakes done, they still came on. Also my car like to idle high and my check engine light has been on forever. It never goes off, and I have had work done so there is no reason for it to be on. Now I am having problems with my od light blinking. I was on my way home from work, and the light starting blinking. All the sudden my car wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and then back on to make it home. It was pretty scary and I have read my complaints and know that I am not the only one with this problem. Ford seriously needs to do something about these issues. I just had my transmission rebuilt last year. Right now, I would not recommend a ford to anyone. I have read a lot of complaints and have seen some people had some pretty serious accidents because of these problems. When do you recall something?? After people have been hurt. Crazy!!
The ABS light has come on intermittently and the ABS braking system does not work. When the vehicle is started, it takes about 2 minutes and then the lights come on. Has been doing this for approximately 6 years but ford has refused to cover since it was out of warranty.
Abs comes on.
Abs light on constantly brake warning light on intermittently.
Both the emergency brake light and anti-lock braking light on instrument panel were illuminated within 5 minutes of having started the car. After approximately 10 minutes, all electrical appliances failed, including directionals, brake lights, etc. The engine continued to run, however it struggled on uphill climbs.
After driving for around 5 minutes brake and ABS lights come on.
Abs light stays on. Car idles high all the time, speedometer and all other dashboard control go haywire for no reason. I have to pound on the dashboard to make it stop. This had been going on for a long time. Carmd device states ABS sensor need and various other thing. I have spend a lot of money to no avail. Seat belt attached to sliding door on the right side which is to cross over to the passenger on the second row never worked. I purchased this as a used vehicle six years ago I do like this mini van but with all of the major problems I really don't think I will be able to afford this vehicle much longer. Please help me it you can. I live in an area where a vehicle is mandatory and I am on a fixed income. I just want to be safe on the road. Please help.
After driving vehicle short time the warning light for ABS malfunction lights along w/ brake warning light. This happens intermittantly. Likely brake warning light problem is low fluid in mastercylinder yet fluid level in every case was ok. This problem is ongoing. Scan code was c1185.
Abs light and red brake light is on, was told it will eventually shut down the electrical system. I had my brakes done at ford dealership and soon after that the lights appeared. I took it back to dealership and was told it was a sensor switch that needed to eventually be replaced and it would cost around $2000.00. I don't have that kind of money. Was doing some research and found out that has occurred in a lot of windstars like mine and wondered why it hasn't been recalled? Are they waiting for us to get in a serious accident before anything is done? Would like feedback on this please, also my interior lights keep flashing on and off like a strobe light...is this part of the electrical problem due to faulty sensor switch? I don't understand why I have to pay out of pocket for something that is a problem with all the ford windstars like the one I own, if ford is aware of this problem and why was I not contacted on this?
My ABS/brake lights have been coming on while driving. Lean codes p0171 and p0174 are showing. Also electrical system, mainly locks have become inconsistent. When using remote to open locks, sometimes a door lock will not open on driver or passenger side. Also, interior lights sometimes don't shut off when supposed too.
After going about 4 miles after starting up van, ABS light comes on, occasionally the red brake light will come on too, speedometer goes crazy (up and down) and inside lights flicker at random. Seems to be some sort of electrical issue and/or brake issues.
While driving the brake light, ABS light and tracks control light all came on and it smelled like something was hot. Like wiring burning.
Abs light came on and won't go off. Mechanic can't figure it out. Last month the brake light came on and now it won't go off either. I did some research and discovered this is a fairly common problem, leading to a potential fire.
The dashboard ABS light and brake light illuminate. This happens off and on over the past several years. Sometimes you will drive for 5 to 10 minutes and then the lights come on and sometimes they come on immediately after you start the car. When the lights are on, the ABS systems does not work. The problem has persisted so long that my dashboard brake light must be burned out because it longer illuminates, even when you turn the ignition key forward and all dash lights are supposed to illuminate. Dealership repairs were over 500. I believe this is unethical when this is a safety issue and judging from complaints online, there appear to be many people with the same problem.
Brake and ABS warning lights come on after several miles. Repair shop says, computer indicates ABS controller failure, but once codes have been cleared, computer no longer indicated problem. However, a few days later, brake and ABS warning lights come on again, and computer again indicates ABS controller failure. And on and on.
Brake and ABS dash lights are on intermittently.
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