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.