A couple of months after the sub-frame recall (n99 11s16) work was done both the 'abs' and 'brake' lights came on for a few minutes and then went off again for a few weeks. the frequency of this occurrence has accelerated, over time, and now these two lights are on about 60% of time. *tr
My brakes and abs light stays on even after repairing brakes my abs system is not working, one day while raining i try to stop my vehicle and it kept on going. *tr
As you dirve abs and brake lights on dash come on stay on. *js
After going through a heavy downpour at about 20mph the abs and brake light came on. nothing was hung up and it later cleared. we figured a sensor got wet but periodically maybe stopping quickly or even just turning off auto and restarting within 15 minutes may trigger the lights. they may stay on entire time of travel until shutting off car or they may just go away while driving. not sure if it's a brake problem or electrical because my temp notification for outside temp also does not work and the gas gauge will sometimes report empty after filling up and also i have had issues where the cruise control can not be shut off by button. i must apply the brake to shut off the cruise control. the brake lights started back in 2012 but they all did not fail at the same time. these other things have been a problem at least since 2013. i have approx. 138,000 miles on the van. *tr
The abs system have been intermittently operating for a while and cased the are to almost rear end a vehicle. both the abs and brake lights are one when if fails. this fault first occurred around 78,000 miles. *tr replaced the abs module and the second one had the same issue. ford indicated that they wanted me to buy a new part at >1250$. not sure that it would work any better that the two i have or felt that it would not last.
Both of my brake lights, at the same time, come on and off on my dashboard. within the past year i have had both the front and back brakes fixed, including new lines, calipers,rotors, etc..and the lights still randomly come on. *tr
Abs light, air bag light and brake light keeps coming back on while car is on. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. the contact was driving 30 mph when the abs, traction control, and parking brake warning lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 122,840.
Abs and brake lights come on. go off when vehicle is turn off and back on. problem is intermittent. less so in cooler weather. front and back brakes check out o.k. no sign of fluid leak in brake system, however abs seems nonfunctional. had dealer check lights. said couldn't find a problem with the brakes and that the abs module might be bad. read that numerous other owners have the same problem. i feel that these cars were assembled with defective abs modules. *tr
Abs brake lights keep coming on. *tr
Abs trouble light keeps coming on and going off. it was checked and the mechanic said it was safe to drive if i didn't want to spend the money. i have found out that the connector is absorbing fluids and shorting out. this shorting out happens mostly in warm weather. in sub 0 weather the light pretty much stays off. there is still a chance of fire when it is shorting out. i complained to ford and was told there was no recall on this item. they gave me a case number for my complaint. it is #[xxx]. this problem is a direct cause of fluids leaking on the modgular connector and heat from engine. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated and that the brakes failed to function. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs brake module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 155,000.
The abs light and exclamation point light stays on all the time. there is also a scrubbing, dull screeching sound when i apply the brakes. i've had it checked out and attempted to be fixed several times, but neither mechanic has been able to fix it. they turn the lights off, but they come right back on. please recall and correct this problem before people get killed. i'm afraid to drive the van very much. *tr
Abs and brake warning lights go on resulting in the inactivity of the antilock braking system. this is an intermittent problem resulting in a major braking safety issue. *tr
Abs light came on and will not go off. brakes have been checked by two different mechanics at different locations and they found no reason for the light to be on. unable to reset. *tr
Abs system light appeared on, abs traction activated in dry, non slippery conditions,will not disable upon reset and problem continues. ford dealer indicates this is a problem with many windstars, but will not fix without $200 diagnostic fee. *tr
At approximately 16:45 after driving 6 miles that day, the windstar van was stopped and the ignition key turned off. the delivery driver went inside his destination for about 5 minutes. while loading his cargo, he smelled smoke. looking up, he noticed flames coming out of the engine compartment between the hood and the windshield wiper plastic shielding. using an onboard 5 lb fire extinguisher, he attempted to extinguish the flames but to no avail. he dialled 9-1-1 on his phone. employees at his destination also noticed the fire, and contacted the local fire department as well. the fire department extinguished the flames with severe damage to the rear portion of the engine, the fire wall, brake cylinder and glass windshield. the ambient temperature that day was in the 70 degrees range, windows were down in the van, and the a/c system was not in use. *tt
Keep having brake & abs lights coming on. i looked online trying to find a solution and was surprised at how many other windstar owners were posting the same problem. i was trying to find a time and the money to take this in to have checked. i finally took my windstar in to the shop today and they told me it was the abs module. they said they understand this is a common problem with this vehicle. they said the van is still drivable, only when those lights come on, the abs system will be disabled. the repair for this is almost $1,000 to replace the module. i believe it should be a recall issue because this happens so frequently. *tr
Just recently, in the past couple months, the abs lights go on intermittently on the dashboard, warning that there is a problem. we took it to the ford dealership, and they said it may need a new ecu or computer module, but they said it was safe to use. however, the manual says when the lights are on, the abs system and traction control are disabled... there seems to be a recall, but no one at the dealership mentioned any issue. it seems strange for a car with 68,000 miles to have this go out - we want to make sure it is not a covered item before paying $ 1,400 for a new part. thank you. *tr
The parking brake and abs warning lights come on intermittently and tend to stay on when the vehicle is warm. this vehicle has already had the recall 09v399000 performed on it so the lights coming on should not be related to that issue. it appears to be the same problem that many other people are experiencing with their windstar vans which is a bad solder on the abs control module circuit board. i have only driven the van a few thousand miles since the lights started coming on so i have not noticed any loss of function that other people have experienced. *tr
My abs light and brake light come on some days not all the time nothing wrong with brakes. *tr
Abs light comes on intermittently, even in summer with no adverse driving conditions. it stays on for varying lengths of time, then disappears for some time, then out of the blue comes back on. braking a little bit harder than usual does seem to trigger it. also, recently, the cruise control just suddenly stopped working. it worked fine one day, then all of a sudden, a day or two later, i hit on, but it refused to set. i tried again on another day and it still wouldn't set. *tr
The brake fluid is leaking from the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. i called russ milne ford my local dealership and where the vehicle was purchased and they said there was no recall, but when i looked it up online it states it is a major problem and could cause a fire. the said it would cost about $90 or so to fix it. i have already put a over $2000 in repairs in the last 2 years on this vehicle. i feel this should be fixed for free being it is a problem that they are very well aware of. *js
The date pertains to the first occurance. the abs & red brake light will illuminate. when this happens the vehicle has lost the assistance of the abs durning an emergancy stop. the dealers diagnostic report requires the abs control module to be replaced at my expense. this vehicle has less than 20,000 original miles. *tr
Illumination of the abs and brake lights on the dash, they do not go out until vehicle is restarted, i have had the vehicle to several mechanics and none seem to be able to correct the issue. recently the front brakes seem to be warped resulting in jerking motion while stopping, brakes and rotors just replaced 1 month ago. *tr
A few weeks after purchasing my van i had issues with my brake light and abs light coming on while i was driving. it did seem to cause any issues and the lights when off ever time i turned my van off and then back on. a few months ago i was coming up to a red light so naturally i started to slow down when i tried to come to a complete stop i kept going. the perfect way to describe what happen, it felt like i hit my brakes on a solid sheet of ice. i could here the abs clicking and also felt the vibration in the brake pedal. that day it was 95 degrees and sunny. i almost caused an accident and the only things that stopped me was the emergency brake. it continued to do it every time i tried to slow down to stop that i refused to put my children in the vehicle. last week after almost causing a few accidents i ended up pulling the main fuses to the abs. since i have done this the only issue i have had is my speedometer acting up. i feel that ford needs to seriously look into this issue. i have already had 5 recalls fixed on my van and this needs to be another one. *tr
While driving my windstar van the abs light came on and stayed on. at random times the brake light comes on and off. when both brake lights are on the cruise control doesn't work. *tr
I got abs sign somewhere in february. it pass my may inspection too. but finally i decided to get it checked and it turned out that abs module is faulty. because of this, i some times get brake sign also on. dealer found that brakes are in good shape, shoes, pads and rotors are in good shape, fluid is filled up too but abs module bring brake light up sometimes. i am concerned about in case of emergency brake is not applied properly. i would like ford to replace abs module as a recall. *tr
About two years or so after purchasing our ford windstar the brakes started having problems. my husband replaced the shoes etc. the lights had to be reset. they would go out and then months later come back on. the brakes seem to be ok. a little squeaky sometimes, and then the brake and abs lights go out. they come on and off every so often when we go over bumps, or sometimes doing absolutely nothing. it's still doing the intermittent on and off thing. the fluid levels are fine etc. we replaced brake parts twice since purchasing it. *tr
I purchased. this car in august 2013 before i got the car has 20 miles down the road the brake light came on subsequently both the abs and the emergency brake light has come on and off the abs light is on most of the time and there is a noise when breaking my mechanic doesn't know what it is and i have found out that this is a recall problem on other vehicles by calling the ford dealer and looking online. this particular van is not covered but it's clearly having the same problem. the speed control stop working within three or four months of my having the car as well. and the rear wiper doesn't work and i'm very suspicious as to why. *js
My abs light comes on and my abs doesn't work! also my vehicle has an issue with starting. it could happen once a week or once a month. it is so weird, i have replaced the starter, the sensors. tested everything else and nothing is bad. don't know what else to replace. *tr
Abs and brake light come on at same time , this happens randomly . stop vehicle turn off and restart and lights will go out, they will stay off for one day to one month -- no pattern -- this vehicle has had the recall done. *js
Brake and abs light go off and on could smell hot copper wire ....code like 11 brake codes all due to abs module. *tr
My abs brake light keeps coming on. mechanic said when it comes on my abs system will not work. this is not safe for myself or children i travel with daily. i have talked to others having the same issue. *tr
Vans abs light and brake light come on together affecting braking performance. *tr
The abs and the brake light come on after driving 4-5 miles. the lights go off when the ignition is cycled. there is brake fluid leaking onto the scds circuit which may be related to this issue. i've had this vehicle serviced by ford for about a half dozen issues and i think the scds was one of them ( 09s09 ), so what ever they did it didn't solve this safety issue. *tr
Abs/brake lights stays on. *tr
The brake light and anti lock brake light and tri active lights keep coming on and staying on. i can restart my vehicle and they will stay off for a while but eventually come back on. going into winter am worried about antilock brake system not working. *tr
All recalls completed. abs and brake lights are still on. had tech check codes first round: c1235,c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, & c1214 second round: c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1250, c1242, c1214, & c1210 third round: c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242 fourth round: no codes present five minutes driving lights come back on. *tr
The abs light and brake light comes on and doesn't go off. *tr
Brake and abs lights came on during driving, can happen at any speed. it could be reset at first by stopping, turn off engine then restart. at first, it can go for a couple of weeks before it happened again. but lately it happens more often and ignition off/on to reset is only about 50% successful. *tr
Abs system warning lights came on. had checked out. over last 2 years has continued and now the odometer stopped working and brake system problems with abs. mechanic says faulty abs system again. *tr
Brake light and abs light continue to come on. happens more in the warmer months. something must be wrong because it come on all the time now. if i shut the car off and turn it back on, it will go off. sometimes it will stay off and sometimes it comes back on after a few minutes of driving. i'm concerned that this is not safe and that there may be some bigger issue. the last thing i want is for my van to lose it's ability to brake with my family inside. *tr
Braking distance suddenly increased. abs dash light as well as red brake light illuminate intermittently . all systems checked, fluid levels at proper height, no abs codes, replaced driver side speed sensor as visual inspection revealed a crack in the housing. abs light remains intermittent and abs activates randomly, mainly at speeds less than 10mph. *tr
Abs brake light on brake light on the (mostly unserviceable) ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. it also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable. *tr
Brake light and abs light for braking system come on randomly when driving. i brought my vehicle in to the ford dealership and they said my brakes were fine but the light still comes on. at the same time my vehicle. stumbles when operating at low speeds. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs and the brake warning lights illuminated constantly. the dealer was notified and informed her that there were no recalls for either failure on her vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 136,000.
The "abs" and "brake" lights come on. sometimes seem to be triggered by a bump. worse in warm weather or wet conditions. *tr
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. *tr
The abs light has been on but no one can tell me why. it goes out when the vehicle is shut off but will light up again after about 10 minutes of driving. the cruise control would work sometimes and not others. if finally quit working all together. the fuses are all fine. the power windows and door locks work sometimes and not others or might work on one side of the vehicle but not the other. *tr