We have classified the 223 complaints from 2001 Ford Windstar about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford windstar. while driving 55 mph and without warning, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and would not stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,750.
While investigating the 50 mph failure of the pcm module, and the ongoing off/on action of the abs module, i ran across what appears to be a mistake on page 43-3 of the fomoco "2001 wiring diagrams/windstar" manual (fcs-12255-01). i exchanged several emails, case # cas-4648613-l1x1r6 crm:03259000003405, with the ford customer relations center about this matter until they told me to contact a dealer. i sent the questions to my dealer asking for correct information, but they haven't acknowledged my inquiry. what i suspect is all windstar's on the road today may be operating with only one-half of the scp (j1850 pwm) network operational. now that many of the defective abs modules are failing, are other windstars in danger of engine failure at speed like ours? the two simple questions i asked fomoco are: 1) are you sure circuit 915 (data bus-) should be grounded at the abs module? 2) what is the proper termination for the ford data bus (circuits 914& 915), 120 ohms, 650 ohms, 3k ohms, what and where?
Abs light on. *tr
The abs light and the brake light appears on the dashboard even though the brakes are in good working order
I currently keep getting grunting/popping/moaning noise from the front suspension when turning -braking-starting to move car forward . already replaced the sway bar links and bushings but the noise still comes and goes. also my brake-&-abs lights comes on and off for no reason. and the locks on the doors work when they want too. just had inspection done again 3 weeks ago but they can not find the problems. talk with ford about the noise to try to find out if there is any danger of a crash because of this and i keep getting the run around. *js
Driving on highway, the brakes slammed on, almost rear ended. when i got home by driving slowly, i noticed moisture and brake fluid was in the abs pump module, thank god my children were not in our so called"family van". *tr
Abs warning light and brake warning light come on intermittently, when it rains ,when the weather is hot and humid,and also when it snows. *tr
Abc problems light on. *tr
Abs, traction control, and brake lights come on shortly after starting the car. abs, traction control are 'off''. safety issue when driving in snow. this problem has occurred 3 times now,over last 2 years, each time i am told its a brake sensor, or the abs sensor. i pay several hundred each time to get it replaced, but problem returns within 6 months. concern is safety- abs and traction control critical in northern ohio area in heavy snow area- please look into this. *tr
My abs and brake lights came on, then all my gauges started going crazy, maxing out back and forth, then my lights would go out and blinkers stopped working. i looked around and went to the abs control module and saw that it was saturated with brake fluid or water. i remove the connector and found 2 pins were rotted off. *kb
Abs warning light and brake warning light come on intermittently, after send in for the recall on speed control system modification... until to abs bulb blew up... but parking brake light remained on... send it back to dealer... ask the service advisor "why my both warning light on when i drive... and now my abs light off and parking brake light remain on" and the service advisor told me your abs light never light out when turn on the ignition switch mean that "this vehicle without abs" thank you for the reply given by ford dealer service advisor of he best knowledge....i will not sending my vehicle for any recall in the future..... *js *tr
Why does my abs and brake lights stay on even after having a ford dealership investigate the issue and tells me that there is nothing wrong. this has been an issue for years and seems like a problem waiting to happen. how am i supposed to drive comfortably wondering if something is going to happen. *tr
Ford windstar seems to be a good vehicle at first. with age numerous problems continue to happen. service shops regard problems as common for a ford windstar.i think ford ignores the problems. my husband and i are loyal ford owners, i don't know how much longer we will continue. currently the abs& brake lights are on. transmission leaked out all of the fluid while driving, had to rebuild trans. speedometer doesn't work properly when brake lights are on. engine light is on, numerous codes for this problem. *js
Braking distance suddenly increased, and the abs & brake light turned on. and i contacted south bay ford in regard to that issue , and i did not get any help. i am still have the same issue every day, when ever the van gets warm, the abs light turns on. *tr
Annual state inspection found rust at mount on right front subframe,,passenger rear rocker panel has rust hole. abs/brake lights stay on,even after they been fixed. *tr