When traveling 15 mph on brick road i pressed brakes to stop then loud noise and car still rolled forward - scary and unsafe. this has happened twice under different conditions - the abs light is on in my vehicle
I have the familiar 9 c codes for the abs control module with the cold solder joints that effects the abs function. there is a 23 page 2carspro.com forum with individuals sharing this exact same issue defect on their windstar vehicles. the warning lights illuminate under normal driving conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning and the abs indicator illuminated. a dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the brake pads, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving 40 mph down a hill, the brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. also, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering pulled towards the left. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and opened case number: cas14205849. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Abs and break lights is on after driver 3 min
Anti-lock braking system control module failure at 102,000 miles. appears to be a continuing trend with various ford models, and repair is expensive; approximately $2,000. if abs control module is failing, abs no longer works. doubt accuracy of abs warning light to provide adequate warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving various speeds and while stationary, the hazard lights flashed and would not turn off. the contact stated that the turn signals could not be used due to the involuntary flashing of the hazard lights. in addition, the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving the abs and brake warning lights come on at the same time
When driving the abs light and red brake light come on together. my van has 77,483 actual miles on it! i had a brake check at local ford dealer and they reported 80% brake lining still on,
Abs and brake alarm lights illuminate on the dashboard after a few minutes of driving and stay on until the engine is shut off. this has been happening for several months. i suspect this indicates a problem that disables the abs braking system. diagnostic scanner shows at least 12 stored faults in the abs system which cannot be erased.
I was backing down the driveway when my ford windstar 2003 engine started revving and i had to put both feet on the breaks to stop the car from running out of control. after i put both feet on the brakes to release the engine from revving did it stop. it happened again on the same day and it took all my strength to stop the ford windstar 2003 model. it could have done a lot of damage either to another car or a person. it is very dangerous and this problem has to be corrected or put on a recall basis before other people who might have the problem, can either get it fixed or taken off the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. the failures recurred numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the abs failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, there was a loud squeaking noise. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that there were black tires marks on the road and that the rear driver side brakes seized. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not determine the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,568.
Abs and brake light comes on after a few minutes and stays on.
Abs and brake light remain on constantly.
Abs and brake warning lights come on simutainously and the abs system fails to operate.. this is an intermittant problem.. when the vehicle is turned off, the system resets. it happens when the vehicle is under motion and can be under any conditions...
The park and brake light keeps coming on, looked up and it said the abs system is not working like it should. this happens when i'm driving in city , highways, not moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that brake fluid needed to be added in the vehicle. the technician added brake fluid to the vehicle but the failure persisted. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that brake fluid still needed to be added to the vehicle. the brake fluid was added to the vehicle but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the brake and overdrive indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while approaching a stop, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the driver had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the brakes, abs, engine, and door ajar warning lights previously illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs electrical module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,190.
Abs and "brake" indicator lights within dashboard turn on intermittently.
My abs light and breaks turn on once i drive for a mile on the road and it stay on till i shut the engine off for the following day for work. i already replace my brakes, rebuild my transmission and replace all spark plugs and cords, also change my engine oil on time pretty much a take care of my one and only vehicle i have. i have enough with the fords.
After looking up all of the service reports on this vehicle, i am beginning to recognize that ford has some explaining to do. we have a large amount of service reports on our vehicle alone that our dealership is not reporting. we have paid more for service repairs than we did paying for the vehicle. our ac/heat just clicks w/o working, power windows front and rear do not work, power door locks, leaking roofs, leaking doors, abs lights on, engine lights on, traction control light on, engine sputters even after two complete old fashioned tune-ups, cowl broken, front and rear axles severely cracked, sub-frame cracked, rear wiper does not work properly, brakes need constant repairs, electrical shorts everywhere, head lights, fog lights, brake lights all need constant replacements, alternator was replaced 6 times in one day because they were all faulty, brake switch under brake pedal needs constant replacement, constant wheel alignments, wheel sensors missing or broken, power seat broke and the dealership told us that it was petty to have it fixed even with a height difference between drivers, control modules replaced, multiple expensive sensor failures, spark plugs with wires replaced at least twice, starter replaced, parking brake needs to be watched for slippage because it can't hold on hills, interior lights blink in a pattern while driving, can't haul it's own tailgate, battery replaced multiple times by dealership, power mirror switch broke, many more expensive repairs have been done at our cost, p0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. we were told by many service departments a while back that these codes were not important. they cleared the codes every time. their response to these codes were to clear them every single time. we only have one vehicle and this is it. i am a mom w/children. *tr
I'm having problems with a 2003 ford windstar van i purchased. the mileage is 081206.3. the abs and brake lights are on and the sliding doors on both the driver and passenger will not open from the inside of the van. the doors on the sides and back are very hard to open from the outside as well. the cruise control will not turn off unless you hit the brakes. the seatbelt are making a horrible squeaking noise and don't really roll up right. i'd like to find out how to get a list of recalls for this vehicle. to me these are major safety concerns that need to be addressed. thank you *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. after the vehicle was started, the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.
Abs and brake light will not go off
Dash abs, brake light on, speedometer, rpm gage jumps back and forward, cruise control accelerates, passenger window and rear side window doesn't work. *tr
The abs and parking brake light come on after driving. the only way to clear the lights is to turn off the vehicle and turn this back on. the lights will eventually come back. the concern is are the brakes actually having an issue. system has been given an overhaul: pads, rotors, new master cylinder, brake fluid bleed and refill, and the issue persists. no none fixes from mechanic.
The abs and brake light comes on and stays on. *tr
While driving, the abs and brake warning lights on the dash came on, and stayed on until the engine was restarted. the lights are off until driving a short distance, when they will both come on at the same time. my mechanic claims that all sensors are good, and that the abs control unit is defective. when the vehicle is cold, it takes longer for the lights to come on. *tr
I have random occurrences of the abs and brake lights turning on my 2003 ford windstar since i purchased it around 2009. they are often off when i first start the car, but then turn on while i am driving. the two lights always turn on simultaneously. though only the abs is disabled when this problem occurs, it turns on the brake light and hence masks any other brake problems that may occur. i recently (october 2014) had a leak in the brake system and it almost went unnoticed because it was being masked by the abs problem. because the cost of the repair is very high (1/3 of the cost of the vehicle), and based on reports on the internet, there are probably many people accustomed to driving around with brake lights on because of this problem. if the problem only turned on the abs light it would be significantly less dangerous. also, given how many people are experiencing this problem, it would appear to be a defect in the design of the abs module. back in 2011, my mechanic told me "pulled 8 abs codes dealing with a possible faulty abs control unit." unfortunately he did not record what the codes were. *tr
Abs and dark brake lights come on while driving then reset themselves when vehicle is turned off, then come on again while driving once vehicle warms up. *tr
My brake warning and abs lights are on i shut the car off and they are off i drive later they come back on , my brakes work fine the fluid is full. *tr
The abs light and brake light are on constantly. brakes (rotors, pads and calipers) have been replaced. *tr
Braking distance suddenly increased. abs failed to activate. abs light comes on intermittently. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning and caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a deer. the failure recurred on several occasions. the contact stated that the abs and brake warning indicators were continuously illuminated. the contact did not specify if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The red brake light keeps coming on, as well as the yellow abs light. the lights typically come on after driving the car for a few minutes. this as been an ongoing issue for some time and have had brakes serviced numerous times. *tr
Abs light comes on. *tr
Abs and emergency brake light come on while driving at any known speed. usually occurs after the vehicles has warmed up. the lights will go out after the car has cooled down and is restarted. but will usually come back on after some extended use. there are no known fixes by the everyday user. *tr
My abs and brake lights are on and i have heard this is due to defective parts. please keep me informed. *tr
Parking brake and abs lights on the dashboard will light up after driving it for about 5 minutes. obd ii code reads eec test pulled codes c1185-c1194-c1198-c1210-c1214-c1242-c1246-c1250-c1254. if codes are cleared c1185 now returns immediately. *tr
Abs light keep comming on. *tr
Abs light. took my 2003 windstar with only 74,000 miles on it to an auto parts store to get codes as to explain the redundant abs light. there were at least 12 codes all pointing back to the abs module. this issue with the abs has been on going for 2+ years.
A dash indicator light came on that said, "check your traction control." at the same time the abs and the brake light came on. *tr
2003 ford windstar trouble codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1243, c1212, c1210; abs and brake light comes on intermittently don't know if my abs is working when this happens. *tr
The abs and brake light would come on and off. it finally just stayed on. then the cruise control stopped working. i replaced the master cylinder brake sensor and harness with a different upgraded parts obtained from ford. it corrected the problem, but now the problem has returned. the abs and brake light comes on all the time.the new brake sensor seems to be dry and free of brake fluid. the local ford dealer says there is no recall problem and it will cost me another $100.00 to have them look at it again. *tr
2003 ford windstar driving at speed of 40mph my abs and brake light indicator light up. garage did a code reset but the abs and the brake did not go away, garage unplugged the battery and plugged it back and the abs and the brake light disappeared. *tr
Abs and brake warning lights on ip on - fluids checked as full - lights on with most driving - occasional will be on then go off for subsequent drives. no loss of brake feel or stopping ability. brakes checked okay at last tire rotation service by conoco station. *tr
I have a 2003 ford windstar... parking brake and abs lights on the dashboard will light up after driving it for about 5 minutes or so... these lights are on while i drive... but when i turn the car off and start up again they stay off, until in 5 or so minutes they come on again and stay on while i'm driving till next time i shut the car off. is at it's worse when the weather is hot. this disengages the abs brakes i depend on especially with winter weather approaching. my complaint is that ford dealers said this is not a recall item and i believe this should be since there seems to be a lot of folks with this same issue. thank you. *tr
Abs dash light came on and stays on, no abs working. abs light and dtc c1185. *tr