Problems with 2003 Ford Windstar SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The abs light is on all the time, the brake light is on most of the time. also the instrument cluster jumps erratically and the right brake light does not work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. the contact noticed that the rear drivers side wheel was abnormally tilted inward. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train). the approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. updated 03/26/14*lj the consumer stated cracks in the rear axle, were not visible and re-enforcement repairs were done, to the rear axle and front subframe lower control arm. however, the repair failed, while the consumers husband was driving. ford wouldn't pay for the repairs. they stated they had already full-filled their obligations, when they made the re-enforcement. also, the anti-lock brakes did not work. updated 03/27/14

Abs and brake warning light come on instrument panel intermittently. abs diagnostic trouble codes are as follows: c1234; c1235; c1236; c1185; u1260; c1446 auto mechanic states that is common problem with ford abs control module (brake ecu). ford bulletin on c1185 code states faulty solder connections cause printed circuit board failure. dealer wants approximately $2000 to complete repair.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated while sitting idle at a traffic stop. the vehicle was shut off and allowed to reset. the failure was no longer present once the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or locate a failure within the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. updated 11/29/12

Abs light is on.*jb

My ford winstar has had abs problems off and on for a year now, no 1 can fix it. i have spent around $1000.00 trying to fix this issue. now my odometer & speedometer isn't working. i have been told that this is a problem with windstars and it is a combo of the 3 not working together. *js

Abs and emergency brake light on and off when i turn car on and off did not know what it was. took to mechanic lights when off before he could check. scds was replaced in feb 2010. going to new ford dealer to check. haldeman ford in hamilton nj installed scds and they were the worst dealership ever. read info from prior complaints. possible fire,ect. was nervous so now taking it back and having subframe recall inspection. *tr

My abs and brake light comes on and when i cut the car off and then on. it may come back or not until later while driving. my emergency brake seem loose. i see a possible recall on the internet for abs and brake. is there a recall for 2003 ford windstar abs and brake light coming on? *js

Abs and brake light came on. upon restarting the car lights would not come back on for a couple of minutes. took it to ford dealer, turned out was abs module. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Abs & brake light are lit on my dash, ford has this recall in their web site, when i brought it to there attention, they said i had the wrong vin. # and that it would cost me $1500.00 for this repair, i thought that when there is a recall, the cost would be on ford. please help me with the problem for i do not have the money for this repair, i'm hoping they are wrong. *tr

Abs and brake light are lit on my dash,ford has this recall in their website. when i brought it to the thereattention they said that my cars vin number was not included, nowhere does it state that it is designated by vin numbers, it stated all 2003 ford windstars. ford wants $1500.00 to do this repair, please help me with this problem, for i have no idea how to pay for this. thanking you in advance for your time in checking this out for me. *tr

The brake and abs lights came on. when i stepped on the brake, the van started bucking and was unsafe to drive. the abs electronic ecu module and brake rotors needed replacement, at a total cost of $881.69, including parts, tax and labor. *tr