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While driving at any speed the abs & brake light warnings light up. Had all recalls done and mechanic said it would cost around $600.00 to repair.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 06/06/2010, the abs light and brake light suddenly came on.in speaking with our ford mechanic (ford dealer), he referenced how this has been an issue on many windstars.the abs light and brake fluid leaks, according to him, has been a point of concern.is anything being done about this?
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that fluid from the speed control deactivation switch leaked onto the air bag module, causing the air bag to fail. The vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (component: vehicle speed control), but the air bags were not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 220,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the indicator would not dim once the vehicle was in motion.the following day, the contact called the dealer and was informed that the air bags would not deploy if the indicator remained lit.the dealer also stated that there were no recalls available for the failure; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage is 81,520 and failure mileage was 81,500.updated 3/16/09 updated 03/18/09.
Abs brake light comes on when the car gets hot. When the car is cold there is no problem with the abs system. The air bag light came on at about 75,000 miles, cost to replace circuit board 675 dollars.the engine intake manifold warped which turned on the engine repair light, cost 950 dollars to repair. Updated 01/20/11
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph vehicledrifted off to the median. As a result, consumer over corrected , which resulted in vehicle rolling over 6 times and impacting a guard rail.upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.the driver and the passenger sustained minor injuries.while driving at 70 mph vehicle veered into median on the interstate.driver overcorrectedcausing vehicle to roll over six times where it crashed into the guard rail.the driver's side air bag deployed but the other three air bags did not.two persons injuried in rollover accident.*mr
I was involved in accident where i ran into a motorhome that pulled out in front of me.i was traveling approximately 40mph and hit at a slight angle but direct hit to the rear dual wheels that actually dislodged the axle of the motorhome.my vehicle was totalled.it had severe damage to the front end including the driver's side half of the bumper.the impact buckled the roof of my windstar mini-van.the air bag did not deploy and the seatbelt apparently failed as my chest hit the steering wheel and also my face.the state trooper said he saw my teeth marks in the steering wheel and the steering wheel was cracked.if i did not have a bruise on my left shoulder area that showed the seatbelt actually caught for an instant and then released me into the steering wheel the trooper said he would have cited me for not wearing a belt.i had unbuckled my belt to get my hanky to try and stop the blood flow from my facial injury is why it was not on when the trooper arrived.the vehicle was totalled so no repair was attempted.the vehicle was towed to a nationwide evaluation center in columbus, oh where they said they would hold it until october 28 in case anyone wanted to inspect it.i called ford customer assistance center in detroit michigan and they said they were not interested investigation why the air bag and seat belt did not function properly.i received a fractured sternum and a facial laceration that went from outside to inside.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar my air bag went off. I was driving about 35 miles per hour and just crossed a railroad track. There was no collision and no damage to the vehicle. The aprox cost to replace airbags is 2000 ford says they cant do anything to help me. They would like to see why it did it but i would have to pay for it.
2002 ford windstar brake light and abs light on.comes on after short time every time.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries but did not require medical attention. The passenger sustained wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 05/14/18
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle spun out of control on an icy road and crashed into a river. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs and bruises on entire body that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I had an accident in my 2002 ford windstar in which i hit an embankment, a deer and a tree head on at 35 miles per hour. The car was totaled, the engine was pushed in to the dashboard. I have tried several avenues including ford to find out why the airbags never deployed. What did the black box record? as to the events of the accident.
Front end collision with a tree-car was a total loss with severe damage to entire front end-dead center hit with tree off icy roadway air bags did not deploy.
Airbag light flashes 7 times then stays lit. Never turns off now. Would cost about 300 to 1,000 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!i don't have that kind of money. Ford needs to fix these problems. Im driving my kids around with my airbag light on and my abs and brake light on all because of a computer issue. Don't feel this is my responsibility to repair.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was travelling on the interstate when the passanger side airbag deployed for no reason. The passanger incurred injuries however the extent of injuries have not been comfirmed.the vehicle was taken to the dealers for repairs.through a diagnostics analyses of vehicle the dealer determined there was a catalyst causing the airbag to deploy however the reason has not been determined yet.the diagnostic report has been sent to the manufacturer so the dealer and manufacturer can collaborate on the cause of the air bag deployment.
Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, i know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving approximately 60 mph, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed.there was no impact, crash, or any sudden action at the time of the failure.there were no injuries.the contact drove home and called the dealer.the dealer did not offer to inspect the vehicle, but stated that the failure was not covered under the warranty.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the vehicle has not yet been repaired and ford is refusing to repair it for free.the failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 84,800.
Passenger side air bag deployed while driving down the highway.there was no impact or collision to cause this.injury sustained to passenger. The vehicle was a 2002 windstar se manufactured by ford motor. *nlm
With the entire front end of my ford windstar totally destroyed, it is amazing to me, an all who have seen the vehicle, that the airbags did not deploy.what is even more amazing to me is the lack of concern and complete indifference ford has displayed with this incident.my husband has contacted ford custermor relations and consumer affairs and initially told that it was our responsibility to have the airbag sensors tested for failure, but, subsequently, they said they would have someone come to the body shop and investigate.no one from ford ever showed up and the body shop has begun repairs.also, the body shop was told by premier ford (dealer in flint, mi), that ford would not come out and investigate.that fact that ford feels no responsibility for determining why this failure accured is beside me.i now suffer from extreme anxiety over operating any vehicle and have grave concern over the integrity of airbags as a safety restraint system. All of this at no foult of my own, help me to understand.
Air bag light illuminated intermittently. Dealer replaced the front air bags, but the light still illuminated intermittently. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.dealer recommended to consumerto bring the vehicle in when the light waa illuminating.
Both frontal air bags inadvertently deployed partially,while driving over a rail road between 10-15 mph. The dealership inspected the vehicle and found no impact, therefore a sensor must of malfunctioned. The sensor and black box has been sent to the factory for further inspection.
While driving vehicle air bag warning light flashed on and off.the dealership serviced vehiclebut found no problem.vehicle was in a severe frontal collision while driving at 30/35 mph.the air bags didn't deploy upon impact. *phdealership and ford customer service were notified.no one from ford would send someone out to collect information from the collision box. They stated for the consumer to bring in the vehicle after it was repaired so they could check the air bags again. Vehicle sustained over $10,000. Worth of front end damage. *ph *nlm
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the face and leg and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the air bag failure. The manufacturer responded six months later stating that there was not enough impact for the air bags to have deployed and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
While traveling about 20mph on a main road another vehicle hit him while traveling through the light at the intersection.the consumer dual airbags didn't deploy.the dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
While driving at 45 mph consumer hit another vehicle head-on, and none of front air bags deployed. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.
While driving 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact,dual airbags did not deploy. No injurieswere reported. As a result,the vehicle was totaled. Voq returned no such street.phone disconnected.
Front impact on passenger's side with unknown speed, neither airbag deployed. No injuries.
While drivingat 50 mph consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, causing the consumer to rear-end another vehicle. Upon impact,both frontal air bags did not deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a front collision while driving 40 mph.the front air bags did not deploy.the consumer contacted the dealer, who told the consumer to contact the manufacturer. Manufacturer told the consumer to get a diagnostic check with the dealer at the owner's expense.
While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning. No bumps or cracks in the highway were hit to cause this problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. *nlmthe driver was taken to the emergency room with pain in the chest and neck.upon inspection corrosion was found on the driver's side impact sensor. The sensor was replaced.*nlm
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the abs and brake warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where she was informed that the anti-lock brake control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The abs and brake lights continue to intermittently illuminate on the dashboard. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
While driving at 50 mph driver side air bag deployedwithout impact, knocking driver unconscious, and causing vehicle to crash.
I was driving 55 around 8:45 pm on a local highway, there were no other cars around, when all of a sudden i heard a sound like an explosion and i felt pain on the left side of my face. I did not brake, i took my foot off the gas and pulled over and turned on the overhead light. My face and ear hurt and my ears were ringing, i looked to my left and found that the side airbag that deployed, which was what had caused the ringing in my ears and the pain in the side of my face. I called 911 and a ny state trooper responded. He looked in the road and at the car and determined that i did not hit an animal, that there was no large debris in the road that i may have hit, and there was absolutely no new damage to the vehicle- especially there was no damage to the drivers side door. The only explanation is that the airbag deployed on its own. When the airbag deployed, it tore open the fabric of the drivers seat and foam stuffing from the seat exploded out and all over the inside of the minivan. Today i went to the ford dealer from whom i bought the vehicle and we are attempting to determine how the damage will be repaired. Ford wants me to file an insurance claim and have my insurance company pay for the repair, but i believe this to be a potentially dangerous mechanical defect on ford's part and that ford should pay for the repair and investigate the problem further. The service manager at the dealership just kept telling me that airbags just don't deploy on their own, but after looking at my van he agreed that it must have deployed on its own since there is no damage on the door to indicate that i was struck by something.
Consumer stated upon being in a parking lotfour year old child unbuckledchild safety seat, got out, and climbed up to the front of the vehicle.motherdidn't see anything wrong with it while she talked on her cell phone. However, the child was hanging his head out of the window and his knee went down on the button, making the window close on his neck.child had to be taken the hospital.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on.cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working.due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it.this in turn blew the #10 fuse.this switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time.i have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
06/01/2008driving on freeway and all of sudden most warning lights were lit.no other signs-vehicle appeared to be running fine.the speedo and mileage counter were not working.abs was lit, o/d was flashing and emerg. Brake was lit.mechanic discovered that the scds leaked brake fluid onto the abs module.automechanic indicated that i was lucky that i did not have a fire.he recommended that i do not drive it due to a potential fire that could result in the defect. Mechanic replaced scds, abs module and control panel.
My abs lites & brake lights are always coming on .
We were driving down the highway at 75 mph i smelled smoke coming from the engine compartment. Told the wife and kids i was pulling over and to get ready to bail out of van as soon as i stopped and to stay clear of it. When everyone was out and safei opened the hood and saw a fire under the masterbrake cylinder. Got waterbottles from inside vanand a rag and put the fire out. There was brake fluid on the switch below the brake master cylinder on the wires to a switch underneath. Later i cleaned the mess cut the wires that had caught firethe ones that went to the switchunder the master brake cylinder and wrapped them so they wouldn't ground out.continued on home for another 1 1/2 hrs. When i got home i took the switch that had burned under the master brake cylinder off and put a bolt in it's place.i thru out the switch. I haven't replaced the switch i also lost my cruise control since the fire. I didn't think anything about it until today when i was looking up some info for my van and read that this is a problem .
Hazard lights would not turn off. Roadside assistance called in germany and adac technician checked fuses and made adjustments with fuse box.problem stopped but technician not sure why. (occurrence (1). 2)dome lights inside vehicle would not turn off.restarted car, turned off dome lights via roll switch for interior lights.turned off vehicle and lights disengaged. (occurrences (4) over 2 years).
My vehicle was taken in to ace ford in woodbury , nj as part of a series of recalls. The 09s09 speed control campaign was one and they did the fixes as well as the rear axle. After getting my vehicle i noticed my abs light was on , my odometer has all dashes , my brake light is on , my speedometer does not work and my o/d light blinks fast constantly. Service was closed at the time so i drove it home. Upon driving every bump i hit it felt like my back end was going to fall off. I took it back the next day on may 21st , 2014 and complained about the issues. They did not seat my rear axle properly and they say they fixed it. As for my dashboard issues , i was told that the 09s09 speed control was installed and it then made another part fail. They said (dealer and corporate ford) , they will not replace it for free. I have to pay $390 for the part and then labor. I have been in talks with ford to no avail. I did some minimal research on the internet and found many other people have had the same issue. Ford will not replace the part.
While driving home one night headlights, and signal lights stopped working (lights in back continued to function) odometer stopped illuminating, and message panel displayed inconsistently.abs light came on randomly at times, and eventually, the speedometer stopped working.after several hours of labor tracking down the problem, the g.e.m. Module was replaced (at great cost).after replacing the g.e.m. Module, it became apparent that the instrument cluster was bad and needs to be replaced.unfortunately, these parts are on backorder and our only car has now been in the shop for more than two weeks and nobody can give us any idea when the part will be available and when the car will be repaired.furthermore, the ford dealership where our car sits in an undrivable state (the repair department told us that there is a risk of fire if we were to drive it) told us that there are three other windstars there waiting for the same part, and agreed with us (off the books) that considering the quantity of problems they are seeing with the instrument cluster there should have been a recall.
Smoke and terrible plastic burning smell inside the cabin of my 2002 ford windstar van. Taking my van in to a repair shop in february, i had to have the abs module and cruise control module and all associated wiring replaced, due to some evident fluid leaking of some kind (i believe they said break fluid). My cost was $1,030.98, and the repair shop said this could happen again (????). They thought this issue may warrant a recall. I do have my parts they replaced.
While partially parked into the garage, after driving for one hour and sitting for half of an hour, smoke was observed from under van. Smoke stopped and noticed "abs" warning light on.brakes worked, but cruise control did not.dealer installed/ replaced: 1) brake kit/ brake pressure deactivation switch, 2) ecm control module, 3) valve asy. 4) two wiring harnesses (one was a usedfrom a ford escape, due to the availability and cost.), 5) two fuses, 6) brake fluid and misc. Shop supplies.it was at the dealer for 11 days, cost for repairs was $1831.drove it 5 miles and "check engine" light came on.the dealer stated this was not related to original problem.it was the dpfe sensor: $331 to repair.normally the van is garaged, luckily something was in the way of fully pulling it into the garage and the fire went away quickly.dealer stated it was a "catastrophic failure" and that the deactivation switch had nothing to due with the valve asy. Going bad/leaking causing a fire.
For the past several years my van has has intermittent problems with the brake lights on dash appearing while driving the car at various speeds.once i stop the car and turn it off the lights will usually disappear but sometimes will come back within minutes of restarting car.this tends to happen during warmer times of year versus winter.also i have noticed a problem with brakes even right after getting them replaced. The mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes?? around the same time this started to happen my cruise control stopped working.i had recieved a notice from ford about cruise control recall but when i called the local dealer and told them that my cruise control was not working and i was wondering if it had something to do with recall they said no, that was not the problem.
My abs light keeps coming on and my emergency comes on at different times and when iy does my speedometer does not work at all. It is in a 2002 ford windstar. I had it back last winter for a recall repair and if anything the problem has gotten worse.
After reading all these complaints, i am literally in shock! not to mention scared to death not only for my child's lives, but for myself/husband and other close family member's & friends that have also traveled with us past/present! this is a shame, that this many windstars have all had this many/relative problems! i for one could not believe how every review from so many states were all linked! as i read many of these reviews/complaints i honestly had to ask myself have i posted here before? -as you can tell my windstar is yet another victim added to the list. I took my van in yesterday to a ford dealer for the recalls, picked it up today. I was given a inspection report card with different systems/components/tire/brake wear etc... 3 boxes along side of each green, yellow & red with the similar meaning as a stop light. Green=ok, yellow=may require future attention & red=immediate attention. It was brought to my attention that my tires box were checked yellow for all 4. This seemed odd to me considering i have a receipt that shows it hasn't been a month since i had 2 brand new goodyears put on the front! however, i do agree with the remark regarding the back. But this concerned me as to what type of inspection my van had went under.?. And need i say before i got home from a 25 minute drive from the ford dealer my abs & brake lights are back on, surprise! i'm going to contact ford in the morning, in regards of hopefully getting a helpful answer/explanation or at least a another appointment scheduled for a second opinion regardingmy recall inspection!
I have a 2002 ford windstar, i went to park on labor day this year and parked my van. A few hours later, i went to van and tried to use my remote to get in and it would not work. Once i got directly on the van i smelled an odor that smelt like burnt rubber that was really strong. I got in van with my key and started the van. It was very hot that day so i went to roll down the power windows and they didn't work. I then went to turn on the air conditioning and it didn't work. I then looked at my dash and realized i had loss all power; nothing was work, odometer, temperature gauge, radio, headlights etc. I thought i just blew a fuse and stayed at the park. When i went home several hours later i still smelled odor but told my husband i would go to shop in morning before work to have my mechanic look at it. That morning i went to shop and they said it was not a fuse and after several hours of them doing visual and computer diagnostics they found that the abs system caught fire and started burning into my gas line. They said we were very lucky van didn't total catch on fire. They ended replacing the whole abs unit under the van and had to replace all wires that had burnt and rewire everything. Repair is almost 900.00 dollars. They van gave no warnings that something like this would happen. I feel very scarred to continue driving this van, even with repair being done because i feel like it can happen again and next time we may not be so lucky. I am still paying on the van and stuck. I hope ford does something before someone loses their life. I have not picked up van yet and am considering telling car dealer to pick it up at shop and taking repo on my credit.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph, when the instrument panel lights began to flash indicating that the odometer, speedometer, air conditioning and the abs had malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was unknown.
3/4/2008 cs speedo and odo inop. All dash indicators stay on. Od light flashes. Replaced deactivation switch & repair wiring12/4/2008brake light and abs light won't go out. Brake fluid ok.my mechanic discovered abs servo housing melted and wiring burned under vehicle in area of drivers seat. Mechanic says it is a manufacturing flaw that should never have happened. He expected there was a recall on this problem but the dealer says no recall for this.ford dealer reported codes set c1096 pum circuit open inspected and found wire harness hcu/ecu melted and burnt/needs replacement/ not recommended vehicle be driven due to safety issues. Dealer has never seen this problem and doesn't know what caused the wiring harness to short out and melt the plastic housing. Danger of electrical fire.repair cost over $4,000. Decision made is vehicle is not worth repairing since owner cannot do himself. Car will have to be replaceboth garages seem to think there was fire at some point that stayed local enough to melt the plastic but not spread to other areas.
2002 ford windstar blew fuse #10 disabling speedometer, cruise control, abs system, odometer, a/c, defrost control.the fuse failure was due to a leak in the brake master cylinder which shorted the brake deactivation switch terminals.my vehicle fogged up so bad i could hardly see to drive home.i searched the internet for a clue to the problem and later located the wet switch plug.i went to the ford dealership to buy a new switch and asked if there was a recall on it.he said no but, when a fellow parts man went to get one from the bin, he asked the same question, stating that there were 67 repair kits in the bin.....this let me know that they have acknowledged that there is a problem with this and should have issued a recall to all owners of affected vehicles.
All lights on dashboard were lit-abs,emergency brake, o/d, speedo and mileage counter could not be read as i was driving home on the freeway. Auto repair person indicated that there could have been a fire.my abs module melted onto the control panel (not sure of part name) which caused damage to both.currently being repaired.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph the abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five to six times for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake pads and advised her that the problem was electrical. The electrical failure caused the radio and all of the interior lights to shut on and off intermittently. The vehicle also leaked oil and power steering fluid. She stated that per the dealer the vehicle needed an axle, rack and pinion which also affects the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased used in 2007 and the failure started as soon as she purchased it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 116,840.
Cruise control can accidentally be engaged and there is nothing on the instrument panel to alert you that it is on. On 3 seperate occassions i took my windstar for service. I went to, 2 different dealerships neither one could find the idiot light telling you that the cruise control was on. Finally the second dealership said in the book that comes with the windstar " there maybe a light or wording telling you that the cruise cortol is on."the keyword is maybe. I've had 2 near accidents because of this problem.
Sudden increase in braking distance. This happens intermittently but always seems to happen when abs, traction control, and brake light come on. Occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days.longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk.only because i always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. I have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for abs electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit.also, i was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced.i am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix.i am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both.
Abs light comes on in the instrument cluster panel this disabled odometer reading, speedometer , od(over drive) begins to flash and heater and air condition stops working , in the cjb (central junction box) 15ampfusekeeps blowing out.each time i replace it. Note: when i replace the 15amp fuse every component will be operable for only 10 to 30min driving then the abs lights comes back on and every component mentioned will be disable .
Alarm warning lights come on for abs airbag and speedometer and tach fails.
The abs light along with the red brake light come on frequently. This has been happening for about three years. For the past year and a half these lights along with the battery light come on and the van surges, lurches and dies. This happens at any time, at lights especially but even when driving. Sometimes all types of lights on the console begin to flicker and i hear a ticking/clicking noise as it occurs. I have started my engine and seen the odometer run what appears to be some sort of diagnostic test. If i push the trip reset when this is happening it cycles through several words and codes and the gauges (fuel, speedometer and temperature) move all the way to the right then fall back to zero and the ignition clicks rapidly. Just today when i went out first thing in the morning to start my van, my electronics door opener would not work. I had to use the key, and when i opened the door the flashing/ clicking was underway. I have had my brakes replaced only to have the light issue resume before i left the mechanic. I have had the van hooked up to diagnostic computers twice which could not diagnose the problem. I am very frustrated. I haven't even paid this vehicle off yet and with these issues i won't be able to sell it in good conscience. As an american company, i expect ford to take responsibility for it's products and the american governmentto protect american consumers.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear axle fractured. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder and drove the vehicle into a ditch for safety. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who replaced the rear axle. The contact also stated that the fractured axle caused damage to the air conditioning line, speedometer and cruise control system.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the approximate failure and current mileage was 204,000. Kmj
My abs and brake lights keep coming on and off.i have had the entire brake system replaced and the abs sensors.there is no particular thing that causes them to come on.in fact sometimes i will be driving down the road and not even touching the brakes and they will just pop on.i don't feel that we as ford owners should have to pay a costly repair bill to have multiple things done to the vehicle when this seems to be an issue with the vehicle itself not normal maintenance.i have always been a ford owner and have sworn by ford but this van is causing me to not want to own another ford ever.
On 12/09/09 i had the recall 09s09 speed control campaign recall performed at feduke ford @ 2200 vestal parkway e. Vestal, ny 13850 on my 2002 ford windstar.after the recall was performed i am experiencing very frequent abs/brake light indicators on the dash warning light system.the van was taken back to feduke ford for diagnosis on 07/15/10.the result of the diagnosis was a faulty ecu relay that is built into the electronic control unit.said repair estimate was approximately $842.00.with the abs /brake warning lights on i do not have abs brakes.these lights are on frequently and this is my family vehicle.i have done online research and have discovered this is a very common problem with these vans.my wife and children use this van and i am very concerned that this issue is not being corrected by ford since this is such a common problem/defect.during the week prior to 07-15-2010 i had to stop quickly for backed up traffic on sr 434 and since i had no abs my braking distance was increased and the overall braking ability of the van was not what it would have been had the abs system been functioning properly.
At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. Code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure.i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work.no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having.i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners.i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago.i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
Abs and brake lights have been turning on intermittently, when on abs is not functional. Today on minimally slippery roads lights came on, abs needed at an icy stop sign, did not come on. Rear ended the car in front of me. No damage to other car, front bumper on my car now cracked. Abs still not working.
Ford windstar 2002.cruise control only engages intermittently.when cruise control is on, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.yellow abs dash light and red brake warning dash light go on intermittently (simultaneously).after they go on, they stay on until the car is turned off.the abs system appears to still work correctly even when the yellow abs light is on and the red brake light is on (although there is no way for the driver to tell if the abs system and brake system are working correctly or not when the warning lights are on).my local ford dealership diagnosed that the ecm control module needs to be replaced.this is an expensive electronic component with no moving parts, and there is no reason that this board should be failing.this is a common problem with 2002 ford windstar models.i believe ford should be required to offer free diagnosis and repair for any problems related to ecm control modules for this model year.i first noticed the problem around october 2008 as the weather turned colder.this is consistent with a theory that the ecm board is sensitive to temperature changes, which affects the correct working of the cruise control and abs systems.the cruise control mostly did not work during the winter 2008-2009.as warmer temperatures arrived in spring 2009, the cruise control started to work intermittently again.sometimes it engages correctly, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and finally it engages, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and it will not engage.when it is engaged, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.i suspect sometimes it dis-engages because the car hit a bump in the road - but frequently it dis-engages with no bump in the road.having the cruise control dis-engage abruptly for no reason is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.having the abs system not work correctly (due to the ecm module) is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving the vehicle wouldstall without any prior warnings.the vehicle was towed to a dealer twice. The technicians were able to restart the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.the current mileage was approximately 75,000.updated 12/22/09 updated 12/22/09
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanicthey all checked my brakes, absand could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wantsstays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year.i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving.i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle .i see there are a lot of complaint about same problemmy niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
Abs yellow and red brakes lights come on.just adding my complaint to the list.spent $400 to replace front axle they thought was the problem but is not.happened at around 90,000 miles.
I have a 2002 ford windstar.about 2 months ago the brake light, abs light, and the traction control light came onthe dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working.i took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the abs module went bad and would need replaced.they quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it!it is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and i would like to know if any work is being done on a recall?
Serious intermittent electrical issues with 2002 ford windstar. Break and abs light have been illuminated intermittently in the instrument cluster panel since purchasing the car in october 2007. Then in march 2010, after smelling electrical burning, the battery light began intermittently illuminating and go off when gas is applied for a few moments. Assuming possible alternator or battery issue, changed out the two components.break and abs light and battery again began illuminating, and door locks began not working. Ford dealer performed 2009 abs recall correction, but electrical issues remained. Then all electrical components stopped while i was driving with my children on a busy street. Lost power steering, doors all locked, breaks went out, oddly the interior lights blinked on and off like an airplane emergency lighting would during a crash landing. Unable to unlock back door to remove my toddler from the car seat, and had to pray no one would slam me from behind while i crawled into the backseat and unlatched him (because back lights were not lit) then exited the car. Had to be jumped to restart. Changed 3 batteries and 4 alternators (2 were motor craft) since march 2010. One alternator blew within moments after the car was started after changing it. Mechanic mentioned he noticed an arc flash prior to its blowing. Replaced all new wires going into and out of the alternator, all new battery cables. Replaced serpentine belt and several fuses. Battery light still comes on. Took van to ford dealership, where they witnessed and acknowledged the illuminated battery light, hooked van up to electrical test equipment, and found nothing ($100). Hooked it up to the regular diagnostics test equipment (another $100) tried to sell me an intake manifold for $500 including labor (i didn't bite).they replaced the 2 door actuators on the front doors ($300) and then told me they were unable to diagnose the actual electrical problem. Lights still lit. Car reliability gone
I am the owner of a 2002 ford windstar.i bought the vehicle with 16,000 miles on it and it now has 104,000.i am current on all of the recalls issued by ford as of june 2011.my abs light, and brake light have been coming on randomly throughout the course of driving during the day for the past 4 years.i live in florida.it is on always throughout the summer and less frequent during the winter months.i have had the computer updated with the latest software by ford 3 years ago when the problem started occurring... Did nothing to help.i have taken it to the ford dealership and local mechanic.each have looked at it and have told me different things.the dealer suggested i needed a new electronic control module. ( i did the recall suggested by ford and have the new wire harness on the van.it has done nothing to solve the problem of the abs light and brake light coming on)he says because of the heat it warms up 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.the local mechanic (not ford) test drove the van and found all kinds of abs codes coming up and sinks failing.i left it at his shop and the next morning he drove it again and the lights were off.he said it is a computer issue because everything doesn't just fail all at once and then no lights come on the next day in the a.m.later that day when i took it home and it started to heat up in the summer time here in florida the lights came back on indicating to me that i had no anti-lock brakes!!!!! ford needs to recall this part because it is a safety issue that we as customers have paid for and expect.please look into this issue and do something!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the abs, parking brake, and traction control indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle had to be shut off and restarted for the indicators to dim.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate or determine the cause of the failure.the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no current recalls for the failure; therefore, no compensation would be provided.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,200.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine.occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & batterycheck out fine.the most dangerous problem is that the abs light is on and abs doesn't work properly.we continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground.had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose.the dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system.dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or abs module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, abs will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct.has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles.occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80).when opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly.when drivingthe door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again.when driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down.we can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin.we will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do.if we go further we rent a vehicle.now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the abs light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time.they remain on until i park the van.if i turn the van back on the lights are off, but once i begin driving again all three warning lights come on.i have had the van.i have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires.i am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall.this has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
Vehicle abs light has been on consistently since purchasing vehicle from carhop/ uac. Reported the problem to the warranty department only to be told any electrical is not under their warranty! this was reported within a week or so of purchasing the vehicle used for 8500$. Since have replaced all four tires for brakes, ( top of the line brakes, not cheap ones) light still remains on after several trips to a shop. Anti-lock braking system still inoperable and almost caused crash 12-7-2012 when attempting to stop on a lightly icy road. Several other electrical issues have been going on with the car as well. It blows brand new fuses, rated higher than what the slot calls for, the low tire pressure light stays on, despite taking the van to a tire specialist and the correct amount of air placed in each tire. Also the crankshaft positioner has caused the vehicle not to start. The air bag light has stayed on and went off after disconnecting the battery. Replacing bulbs on the van quit often. At the point of stopping the payments and letting the car company just repo the van. It is a safety hazard on the roads and especially in snowy minnesota where a functionable vehicle is needed in order not to cause a accident!
I have a 2002 ford windstar that the brake light and abs light stay on. I am told by my mechanic that the electronic control module is no good and needs to be replaced. The brakes do not function properly now on the van and it is a hazard to drive.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the key could not be turned in the ignition. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the cylinder in the ignition may have fractured and could need replacing. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 90,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan. I took the van to the local dealership to have my traction control checked because the lights(abs,brakes,trac off) on the dash come on and stay on. This vehicle does not have any current recall orders and the dealership confirmed that. I had them check my van to find out why the lights are staying on. This is what i was told, they said that my hydraulic control unit (hcu)is leaking fluid onto my ecu (abs control module computer) shorting the system out. They told me the way to fix this problem is to replace the ecu(abs control module computer) which cost $2000. How is replacing the computer going to fix the leak? according to records the recall 09s09 (scds) was repaired on this vehicle. This concerns me because their is still fluid(brake) leaking onto a electronic component which poses as a fire hazard. According to complaints i have read this is a common concern for many other windstar owners. The abs issues are directly related to the leaking scds(recall 09s09). I am going to personally check the leak to verify the proximity of the location of the leak to the scds. I feel this may be a issue fordhas to address. Please note i have sent a memo to them first, and i hope to receive a response. I will not hold my breath though.
2002 windstar abs/brake lights come on then suddenly braking distance increases. Was told by dealer it is an ongoing issue with this model that abs modules overheat and fail. Very dangerous!!!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed control was performed on the vehicle; however, the repair did not correct the failure to the abs. The speedometer warning light remained illuminated and the odometer failed making it impossible for the contact to see the current miles on the vehicle. The dealership stated the failure was not caused by the repair. The manufacturer filed report 378860041 and advised that they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure miles was 161,000 and the current miles were not available.
My 2002 ford windstar had two issues the ecm (electronic control module) is not working correctly. My check engine light is always on i have had it checked by a certified mechanic and he said it is a faulty ecm. My abs & brake light comes on depending on the outside temp. There is a burning odor but when checked the mechanic did not find anything. Again says it is the ecm.
While driving the abs and brake light will illuminate at the same time within the instrument cluster. While the lights are on, the abs system is inoperable and braking distance is reduced. Problem is intermittent. When driving the problem will show up and after turning off the engine and restarting, the lights will go out. Issue happens again within a few days/week later.
We own a ford windstar 2002 van. The following are occurring: lost brake fluid, brake light, speedometer and odometer stopped working, abs brake light, check engine light, cruise control will not activate and this is caused by leak in the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. The lights on the dashboard are permanent and i will need to take van in to the ford dealer for repairs. Since this is a serious and dangerous matter caused by a defective part, we hope that they will recall this part and cover the costs for the parts and labor. We are disappointed with ford.
The odometer, speedometer, a/c, and overdrive stopped working so we replaced fuse #10 and later that day the brake pressure deactivation switch caught on fire.
Approximately a week ago, the #10, 15 amp fuse was blown. Replaced it with an approved fuse and blew right after i started van up. I had noticed some liquid on garage floor about 2 days before the fuse blew, the"brake" light on dashboard was lit up. I checked the brake fluid level and it was very low. When i added fluid, i noticed there appeared to be a leak of fluid on the front, underside of the master brake cylinder. I had a friend who is a mechanic look at it and he told me the master cylinder could be bad, but looked like the pressure switch was where the leak was originating. Upon further inspection, he noticed there was a wire harness that was soaked in brake fluid and beneath another one was wet. He attempted to clean both of them and replaced fuses, but after using the brakes the first time(going out of the driveway) i heard a "pop" and the fuse was blown again. This particular fuse controls the odometer, speedometer, the abs light on dashboard. The amount of fluid going onto the engine is a good probability of a fire starting when the leaking brake fluid is on the hot engine. This seems to be an increasing problem and needs to be recalled.
I bought a 2002 ford windstar.it had 53,000 miles on the vehicle.the day i bought the vehicle it was raining and had no reason to roll down the windows and assume the car has electrical problems.the next day after purchase i tried rolling down the window and was unable.i left a message with the sales dept.now they say they have no record of this.since this day i have experienced various electrical problems (lights shutting off, doors not wanting to lock/unlock, abs brake lights on, gas on empty although i have a full tank) i brought it to the dealer for repair states there is a $100.00 deductible.i feel as though i should not have to pay this, you sold this car to me unsafe.i was told they did not know the lights were intermittently going off/on.so i said you guys are selling cars that are not thoroughly checked prior to selling.manager told me they just didn't know.but at the same time is unwilling to take care of repairs.i informed these people of this problem the very next day i bought the car.is this considered a lemon or what?
After having the 2002 windstar serviced at a ford dealership for a recall related to abs failure and possible fire we noticed a burning plastic smell.the smell lasted the entire day after picking the windstar up at the dealers. We immediately called the service dept to report the smell and they stated the burning smell could not be related to the service they performed. The abs and brake light came on later that day and has now been on intermittently ever since. We have noticed an increased stopping distance in wet weather. We have now had the windstar in and had it diagnosed and the codes state that all 4 abs wheel speed sensors have failed. That would include the brand new wheel speed sensors that have been replaced in an effort to get the abs and brake lights to go out. When the codes are cleared the abs light will stay off anywhere from minutes to hours depending on each reset.it is my belief that the brake problem is related to the recall.
I purchased the 2002 windstar van on 7/15/14 with 155,400 miles. Shortly after that the abs light and the brake light came on. I could not find any problem with the brakes nor with braking. The brakes seem to be working fine. The lights seem to reset themselves every so often but will come back on. (note: i am an old school mechanic not a modern day automotive tech).
2002 ford windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control, abs light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and i have no doubt i'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other windstar owners are with a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch".is ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???
Abs and brake warning lights light up randomly and cruise control stops working.main brakes still function. I see lots of similar complaints online. Had brakes repaired twice and the mechanic always mentions a loss of brake fluid.even after that, the problem persists. I do not believe my vin was ever part of the scds switch recall but i am suspicious this may be somehow related (?).if so, there could be risk of a fire and i do not feel safe. I'd like some answers before i spend any more money at local mechanic fixing this car. Calling ford dealer tomorrow to see if there is anything they can do.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise when started. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the starter was hanging and the housing of the transmission was fractured. The contact was advised that the engine, starter motor and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 61,000.
Brake warning light and abs warning light illuminate for no apparent reason.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning lamps were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that break fluids were leaking onto the wiring harness and as a result, they performed the repairs specified on nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on. Cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. Due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. This in turn blew the #10 fuse. This switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. I have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
At drive-through, radio suddenly quit, and the abs and brake lights came on.right turn signal came on, vehicle began to pulsate and surge.pulled over and shut van off, would not restart, lights and hazards began flashing and would not turn off.retried ignition, lights and hazards went off, van completely died.informed to replace battery, had battery tested, it was fine.replaced battery, followed instructions to reset computer after battery replacement.had to drive van 10 miles to complete, during which abs and brake light came on, headlights quit (after dark) then began flashing.turn signal came on to signal right turn on its own.just before returning home, headlights quit entirely, and airbag light came on.parked van, let it idle, and the tachometer surged from 500rpms to 3000rpms.seems to fit descriptions others are saying about abs and speed control module underneath master cylinder getting soaked with brake fluid.
Brake pressure switch leaked brake fluid causing failure of cruise control, speedometer, and odometer. Red brake light and yellow abs light on constantly. Had repair done at local ford dealer. Paid $200.00 for analyzerand $700.00 to replace wiring, cruise control module and speedometer module. Brake and abs lights are now off.second day out of the shop the abs and brake lights come on intermittently. Estimate #700.00 i am hoping the nhtsa rules on this defect as a safety hazard and orders a recall.
My abs and brake light keeps coming on at random after a few minutes of driving. It started a couple months ago, then stopped.over the last 2 days, it's started up again.it's always after a couple minutes of driving. Brakes have been inspected and are supposedly fine.
We were driving down the road and the car randomly cuts off in the middle of the road sometimes it cuts off in the middle of a intersection causing us to almost get hit in the side of the car several times this has happend numorus times
Sometimes the parking brake, abs, and trac off lights will come on and stay on until the car is shut off.this will sometimes happen 2 or 3 times a day, and sometimes not happen for several days.brake fluid levels are fine.mechanic found codes c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254, c1404, u1260, and u1261.he cleared the codes for me and 2 days later the lights started coming on again.from info online, this could be related to the recall of the speed control system modification (i have not had that repair done yet).
The gas gauge stopped working followed by the power sliding doors, interior lights, keyless entry, all rear lights and the rear auxiliary heater. After checking the internet i found out that it was the rear control module. I tried to purchase one from several ford dealers and was told that the part was obsolete and no one had any. I was told to try to purchase one from a junk yard. I purchased one and had to have it programmed, after having it programmed i still do not have rear heat/ac keypad entry or power sliding doors. I was told by the dealer that there is no way to test the module. With so many systems, especially rear lights(tail,brake, turn and reverse) depending on one part that it should be available for more than 11 years.
On june 16,2006, while vehicle was parked in a parking lot, someone informed us that my 2002 ford windstar was smoking from under the hood. An internal fire occurred, damaging the wiring harness and windshield wiper motor.unaware to the cause of said fire the damaged parts were replaced. Then other problems started to arise, the vehicle cruise control stopped working, the abs/brake light remained on andthe speedometer was not working properly (not accurately reading). The local ford dealer was informed of the before-mentioned problems including the internal fire that had occurred , at the time of the initial brake pressure deactivation switch recall.the dealer stated that the brake pressure deactivation switch indeed was leaking and that they supposedly checked the abs control module. Still the abs/brake light remained on and the speedometer did not work properly. On 3/14/14 the windstar was taken to a local garage to diagnose the abs/brake issues again. It was determined that said unit needed to be replaced. The abs module was subsequently removed and examined the control module (3/21/2014). The abs module suffered an internal fire and the wiring harness connector was melted and damaged. Also found wasevidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections. This evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. The local dealer refused to repair or replace the module under the recall claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, and that said recall was closed. Ford has been negligent in this matter and luckily the vehicle prior to today, has not become a runaway fire event and burned to the ground!! at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. I have kept the damaged control module for examination.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer stopped working, the air conditioning was not working, and the overdrive warning indicator illuminated. Next, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
***********updated information from odi number:10554248************abs and brake warning lights on the dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved,it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault. My wife just informed me that when the lights came on,she could feel the brakes be applied just a little on its own (without pressing the brake pedal) for about a second or two.had the codes cleared and the same code came back on a short time later with same reaction from brakes.
Cruise control brake cancellation switch on a 2002 ford windstar smoking and blowing fuse #10.
The abs, and brake lights illuminate, as well the cruise control, speedometer keep fluctuating on the 2002 ford windstar. This is related to the brake pressure switch on the brake master cylinder. The lights stay onas soon as the vehicle starts.
Total electrical break downcome to a complete stop when this occurs and won't stay on( engine)been in the shop for a month and they cannot find the cause
Brake and abs lights turn on at same time without an apparent cause, this happens after driving van 5 or less minutes at a low speed. Once the engine is turned off and restarted again, both lights remain off, and again, after driving the van for a short distance brake and abs lights come on again.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the abs and the brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 125,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that the abs light goes on and off when driving.i have had it checked when i have had my car in for service and have been told that there are no related codes for this.i was told by mechanic that they do not know why the light goes on and off.i was checking a website and found many other complaints from people who have the same problem with their ford vehicles.i am now having a problem with the front electric module that stopped working.i don't know if this is related to the abs light or not but it seems that ford's have problems with their electrical systems.it will cost me approximately $800 to replace the fem module in order for my driver side window to work again.i don't know how much it would cost to replace the abs module but it sounds as if other ford owners did that and had the same problem.i have had my brakes checked by a mechanic and they look good (don't need to be replaced).i am concerned that this abs light keeps coming on and off and if the brakes will malfunction.
The abs sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. Sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. This happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. Then i put in new abs sensors still have problem. Alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. The i put in speed control deactivation switch. Still have same issue.
Poor design, placing electrical connection under master cylinder, filled with brake fluid.caused instrument panel to malfunction, including no speedometer, and left the abs & brakes warning light on steady. The connecter that got wet from the fluid is charred.this is definitely a fire hazard.
While driving to work i noticed my odometer and speedometer quit working and then every light possible lit up, so when i got to work my husband told me to see if i could get it to grande truck center in san antonio. Ileft it and later received a call telling me the wiring harness had shorted out and i was very lucky that my van did not burn up. I was told maybe a varmint had chewed on the wires, but my van is always parked in the garage at night.. I decided to do some researchafter recalling an incident not far from our home that involved some type of ford suv that caught fire in the garage and burned the house down. All this was due to a faulty cruise control switch that cost about 21.00. I found that millions of vehicles had been recalled by ford because of this problem and the windstar was on the list of having the same or similar switch, but was not recalled and still has not been recalled. I have put a request in with grande truck to be reimbursed, since it was a manufacturer error and nothing i did, but to date i have not heard from them. I emailed ford to ask why my van was not recalled and received an answer that all recalls are handled by the nhtsa. Yes, i do have the original switch that was removed from the van (looks like part#f58a-9f924-aa 2063) it was kind of hard to read. The invoice states replace abs module & hydraulic unit, replace wire harness & cruise control switch, service bleed, bleed sys. $2654.81. My husband was allowed to see the wiring harness that was almost burnt in half, but that was not kept. I thank god that there was no real tragedy that came out of this, but i also feel that ford is responsible and should take action to reimburse me my money.i would like to know if you have received any other complaints on the ford windstar. When i contacted your office by phone i was told that there was a new recall as of 8-31-2007, that included the windstar, but i did not see that information. Thank you for your time.updated 12/12/07
The morning of july 11, 2010, the abs control module on our 2002 windstar suffered an internal fire due to brake fluid leaked from the bad switch, resulting in a loss of proper brake function and no readings from the speedometer, tachometer, and odometer (as well as multiple warning lights).this occurred several weeks after having had the brake pressure deactivation switch recall performed (nhtsa campaign id 09v399000, action number ea08021).the local ford dealership which had performed the initial recall work refused to repair or replace the module under the recall or as a warranty claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, nor was it apparently damaged at the time of the brake switch repair.i subsequently removed, opened and examined the control module (8/28/2010), and found blackened brake fluid present inside the module at the connector pins.i also found evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections to the printed circuit board.this evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior.luckily, it appears that an internal trace burned through and interrupted the fault current prior to the failure becoming a runaway fire event.at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle.i have kept the failed control module for examination as necessary.
The 02 windstar limited was parked in our driveway while we were away on a 4 day vacation we came home to the van burned, contacted fire dept they state the fire started in the fuse boxthe car has since been totaled by the insurance company i have 2 very young children and i just thank god that we didn't take the van on vacation this car is junk and i am currently looking for another van and i will never buy a ford again!i can't believe they'd allow consumers to drive this car knowing that children could be in the car and it could catch fire!
We parked the van at walmart and when we started it back up the abs and brake lights came on and stayed on until we shut down and restarted 2 times. It started doing it sporadically. We bought this van used, so we took it back to the dealership and they ran a diagnostic and said that nothing was showing up and just reset the system. The lights had stayed off until sunday, october 14th; they are now starting to come back on sporadically.
We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive.
The abs light came on. First yellow, then red. This was the first time this happened and after doing a google search i found this is a manufacturers problem caused by the expansion of a large aluminum plate in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit at all points. The problem was temporarily resolved by shutting the vehicle off and back on. This is a 2002 ford windstar sel.
The light for the abs and the brakes are staying lit. The odometer and speedometer are inop and the overdrive light comes on and off.
The abs light and the brake warning lights come on sometimes and stay on a long time. When the abs light is on the abs brakes do not work; it reverts back to regular brakes. I am trying to sell the car but prospects do not buy because the light comes on un-expectedly.
All at once, brake light and abs light came on, o/d off light flashing.speedometer and odometer ceased to function.cruise control not working.occurs immediately upon starting vehicle.per mechanic, needs new abs module, fuses however none are currently available in my area.they are waiting for the dealer to get a part - estimating 2-3 days.
My brakes are working fine.but my abs lightkeeps coming on for the past year.prior to this, i had my oxygen sensor replaced.there is no definite movement that proceeds the light coming on, it can happen when i hit a bump, or when i simply drive along.it is becoming more and more recurrent.i was told it would be over $1,000 to replace, although the brakes were recently replaced, this did not remedy the problem.
Right after i had the recall for 3 different recall the front end, brakes, rear axle completed my abs light, brake light & track off lights all light up on my dash all at the same time & stay on. I have a photo of this. After i turn van off for awhile (it needs to cool down) they go off. I called ford several times about this and they said it had nothing to do with their brake recall or front end recalls if i wanted to pay them to check it out i can bring it in. Amazing that i never had any problems with my van until ford started fixing the recalled items.
Abs light on, brake light on, check engine light on, no speedometer there is --------, no speedometer, no a/c, no cruise control.
Started my 2002 ford windstar and abs/brake light/cruise control/ lights will not go out and speedometer does not work.ford dealer wants a possible 300.00 to fix it also their is not air/conditioning, blows hot air. Afraid to drive car.
Own a 2002 ford windstar.for about 2 yrs. We have had problems with the brake light/abs light coming on intermittently.then we experienced problems with fuses blowing.we would replace them and sometimes they would last 10 min. Sometimes 2 weeks.now besides the interior lights not working, the radio, clock, cd player are all not working and replacing fuses doesn't help.there is always an odor of burning plastic and at times smoke comes out from under the hood, but no fire.i have received the recall for the speed control deactivation switch, yet when i called ford to schedule an appt. They told me the electrical problem was something different.i don't believe them a since supposedly brake fluid is leaking and destroying wires.i just want this documented as i do not have the money for a large repair bill.
My brake pressure deactivation switch has failed and is allowing brake fluid to leak from my master cylinder onto my abs system.my car is a 2002 ford windstar van.i noticed it about 3 weeks ago when i had to add fluid to my master cylinder (the brake light on the dash came on).this fixed the problem for a few days but then the light came on again.i have been adding fluid, but the bad switch allows it to leak out every couple of days.to be safe, i am replacing the switch and the master cylinder.i will have the old switch available.
The windstar is my only means of transportation and when driving it the speedometer will freak out and ended up breaking the needle on the tacometer and this leads to the theft light popping up when i am driving down the road. This acted up when i was going over and intersection and ended up stalling the vehicle right in the middle and while a car was coming from one way luckly i got the vehicle started and time and got out of there but after taking it to the dealership they couldnt even figure out what could be wrong i dont feel like loosing my life.
We own a 2002 ford windstar and while driving it the air conditioning and speedometer stop working, the abs and the ods light stay on. Smoke came from under the hood. We took it to coastal ford on 09-09-2010 with the recall information off the internet. They said they could only replace the harness and a switch. We still have the same problem and sometime smell burning wires.this isn't safe for anyone. There are several complaints on the internet with same problems. We don't know why they haven'tthe solved problems. Does someone has to get burned up before actions are taken? we would lid like this to be taken care of as soon as possible.thank you,
Continue to hear many people having electrical problems with '02 ford windstar.our brake light and abs light stays on and fuses keep blowing, esp. The fuse for interior lights.recently the fuse that controls our radio and the remote has blown.i have heard there have been many fires so i am afraid to replace the fuses.i have had it to ford and also to a shop that works strictly on electrical problems but have not had it resolved.i understand that the nhtsa is looking into having ford recall some parts that are causing this problem and just wanted to get on the list of complaints.
My 2002 ford windstar has had many parts tested. They all seem to test good. Battery , alternator to name a few. When driving the van hazards come on ( without turning them on ) the radio shuts off, the heat turns off and power is lost as if it's the alternator. Abs lights come on and then the dash panel lights up like a christmas tree.. Oh then the vehicle dies and won't start , clicks like it's the alternator or battery but they test fine.. After searching many blogs this seems to be a big issue with many mechanics that don't know what it is.. This needs to be fixed it's a pain and thank god for aaa but really should i have to use my aaa all the time/ this particular vehicle spent 6 months in the ford garage in 2010. Now what when you buy something you think it will be good for you and your family and that you can use it as a primary car. We have lost days from work, money and money for trying different parts now what???
The abs warning light and brake warning light on. Resets after car cools down then lights will illuminate after driving and temperature increases. When lights are illuminated braking distance suddenly increases and brake pedal feels soft. Had the brake system serviced and flushed with new brake fluid and it did not solve the issue of the abs and brake warning lights coming on, or the increased braking distance. All the brake pads have been checked and are in serviceable condition. Front calipers and rear brake drum clynders have been checked and all are working correctly. Wheel speed senors have been cleaned and checked with a meter and all four are working correctly. The recalls for the brake pressure differential deactivation switch was done in 2010 and there is no evidence of fluid leaking at this time. Suspect problem with abs electronic control module.
In my 2002 windstar the abs and brake lights come on while driving and will go off only to come back on another time while driving. In 2009 we had the safety recall taken care of, but it did not resolve the issue.now i am noticing while i have the van running, heat and radio on, the radio and clock lights will go on and off.also, the back doors do not always unlock and it will take several times of pressing the power door locks to unlock before they will unlock. I am fearful there will be an issue and i will need to get my daughter out quickly and won't be able to because of the door lock issue.
Abs and brake lights on dash on due to ecu and hcu failure.
I was driving on a street and the car in front of me came toa sudden stop. I immediately had to brake and then the abs light and main brake light came on and stayed on. I took the vehicleto a dealer and they told me that the abs module was bad and i asked them if the knew why and they told me that they did not know. I then asked if the vehicle was safe to drive and they said yes but i would not have abs brakes.
The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the abs and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
Brake lights come on randomly and stay on for some time until the brake pedal has been cycled through 5 or 6 times then lights go off for a while then comes back on again. Smell of burning plastic or wires permeates the vehicle when the lights have been on for any length of time.
All of the following happened at the same time: abs and brake lights went on and stay on. O/d light flashing. Odometer and speedometer stop working. The electronic compass, remaining fuel info., automatic electronic diagnostic and electronic temp. Showing errors. Electronic sliding door would not open unless engine is not running.power windows stopped working 6 months ago, not sure if it is related. I had a mechanic replaced the alternator and checked the brakes.it did not fix the problems and there was nothing wrong with the brakes. I took it to ford dealer and i was told that the abs module could be the problem because they replaced a lot of them.the abs module supposedly messing up the whole electronic system. It has less than 65,000 miles and i'm scared to drive it because the electronic system might suddenly cause other problems and cause an accident. The electronic sliding doors already would not open unless the engine is not running. In case of an emergency or a crash, someone might not be able to get out and be trapped inside because the doors and windows would not open. I was told by a ford customer service that there is no recall to fix the problem or look into it even though they admitted they've been having similar problems to a lot of ford vehicles.
2002 ford windstar cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control stopped working; abs light remains on.the van is leaking brake fluid.i found online that this is a common problem within windstar owners.a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch" is the probable cause of this problem and in my opinion ford should be responsible for this defect.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the air bag, check engine, door ajar, and parking brake warning lights have been constantly illuminated on the instrument panel for over a year.the dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 88,000.
The brake light keeps turning on and off(abs control module problem?). The power window on passenger's side had stopped working a few years ago.
2002 windstar received recall to fix fire problem but now i'm having issues. Abs/brake/traction control warning lights on and message board says check trac control. Online forums i've read seems to suggest this is an ongoing problem with a defective e.c.m. It was sporadic at first,but now a constant occurrence. Please have fomoco deal with this quality defect so i do not have to fork out any money i do not have to spend.
Brake and abs brake light on timelessly, sometime smoke coming from engine and strong smell of burningplastic or rubber.
Abs light and brake light come on after car has warmed up.occurrence is much quicker and more frequent in summer months.
Instrument panel goes crazy. It was sitting in park when it does it.
The antilock brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar. I took it to the ford dealer, and they said it was the left front speed sensor. About 6 months later, the lights went on again - intermittently. They went on more and more as the weather got hotter, mostly when the engine is warm. I took it to a different repair shop to analyze the codes. It has too many error codes to list, which the mechanic says is an indication of an ecu failure. This shouldn't be happening! i am driving around with three kids in this vehicle, with no antilock brakes. It is going to be scary when winter comes and the snow and ice driving begins. I have to drive it like this though, because this is an expensive repair ( over $1,000)!!! the antilock brake lights have been on now for over 6 months straight.
Windows needed motors, which makes it not fun since the frontair conditioner/heater went out because of the blend door actuator.another fine example of ford quality!
2002 ford windstar, 153028 miles sat because of rear axle broke close to home. Got recall notice from ford for axle. Contacted country roads ford in new martinsville wv. They had van for couple months waiting for axle. Axle was replaced but no other recalls were done physically. The mechanic signed that all was done. I got in van, which sat for a couple weeks, attempted to stop at lite and no brakes. Pedal went to floor. Pumped brakes an grabbed e-brake to stop inches from the car in front of me. Took ithome after filling master cylinder with fluid. Found that it was leaking thru the switch itself. Brake fluid trailed to different connectors.took it back to ford. They did the recall for the brake sensor and the sub frame. 11s16. Now the engines revs to 2000 rpm when the steering wheel is turned and when its shifted from gear to gear at any given moment. Revs up at any time which is a hazard to anyone in or near the vehicle when operating at lites, in store parking areas. The wiring harness installed was manufactured 06-27-2008. Part no. Bw7t14a411a35nb ca. Diagnostic codes change when the battery terminals are removed, then replaced for resetting computer. The cruise control works when it wants to. Shuts off during driving. The uncontrollable engine revs is the most serious of the problems. Called country roads ford again and they said it wasn't caused by anything they did for the recalls and that only 3 pertained to my vehicle. Having a different shop look at it.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving out of a parking lot, the contact smelledburning rubber or plastic. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and it was on fire.the current and failure mileage were 95,000.the contact can provide a copy of the police report.there were no injuries.
The abs and brake lights come on intermittently while driving. They stay on until the engine is shut off.
Brake light (red)speedometer and odometer stop workingcruise control will not activate or deactivates without warningabs brake light (yellow)ford trouble code c1185problem codes p0171, p0174, p0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue.
2002 ford windstar lx , problems with dashboard include sudden appearance of abs and brake light while driving. And then at times the speedometer, and other gauges on dash board stop working or turn rapidly from one end to other and get stuck at a wrong reading. For example i am driving at 35 miles per hour and my speedometer is stuck at 80 .
My abs and brake lights continue to come on intermittently even after the recall was performed.
Vehicle became having intermittent abs light and brake light activation while driving.this began in 2007.i had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty.i checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times.over the past 2 months march/april 2009 the problem appeared to become worst.finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit.i checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the windstar.the abs system and cruise control are currently inop.there are no blown fuses.
Van intermittently has abs light, trac control off light, and emergency brake light all on at various times. If vehicle is turned off sometimes lights go off sometimes they do not. Also at random times the theft light will come on and van will immediately shut off (this occurs at speeds over 35mph). In addition the power steering reservoir will not hold fluid. Needs to have fluid added at least 2 times a day. With the exception of the power steering issue, the brake failure and the theft system failure is extremely dangerous. I have seen numerous complaints regarding these items. I took my vehicle to ford for repair of the recall on the speed module and they told me that these other issues were not their problem. I called ford customer service and the individual on the phone told me that if i felt it was unsafe then i should sell my van. This is an extremely dangerous problem with ford vans....the brakes fail and the theft system is faulty!!!!!! they should not be allowed to manufacture any vehicles!!!!
My vehicle has had the brake light, the check engine light, the abs light on at all times and the over drive light is blinking and now the odometer is blank.we have taken the van into the ford dealership and they have no idea what to do.the brakes squeal and the battery dies often.
2002 ford windstar brake light and abs light on.comes on after short time every time.
My abs and brake warning lamp comes on periodically for no known reason. There was a recall on brake lamp switch a few years back and now this concern exists.
During normal driving both the brake warning light and the anti-lock brake warning light will come on and stay on.they don't always come on but if they do they don't shut off till you turn the ignition off.we never know if it's a real brake problem or just an electrical glitch.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact has experienced failures with the vehicle ever since it was purchased.whenever she starts the vehicle, it makes a clicking noise.in addition, the hazard lights illuminate automatically and the engine fails to start.the vehicle must be jumpstarted each time.the ford dealer went out of business right after the vehicle was purchased on july 18, 2007.the vehicle was not taken to another dealer.she was informed to call the ford manufacturer.the failure mileage was 118,000.
The abs light on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar mini-van is on all the time.the ford dealer told me that i would have to replace the abs module for a price of $750.00 plus labor to correct this.then i received a letter from ford stating a recall involving the cruise control mechanism was needed to make my windstar safe from a possible fire.i had ford do the no-cost fix which amounted to a jumper wire with a fusible-link.however, this did not fix the existing abs problem.now, my speedometer is not functioning properly.i have read up on this problem and find that many windstar mini-vans manufactured between 1999 and 2003 have had similar problems and they all are related to the abs system.i believe that ford should completely fix these problems and owners should not have to pay an amount exceeding $1000.00 to do so.these problems were apparently inherent in these model years and repairs or replacements should be the responsibility of ford, not the vehicle owners.i can still drive my windstar but will have to have the speedometer problem fixed at a minimum (if that is possible singularly).not having the abs problem fixed may lead to further complications, but i cannot afford these costly repairs at this time.
Bought this van used.almost immediately, the abs and brake light would come onthe instrument panel for no reason.the vehicle still operates normally.after turning off and restarting, the lights go off.they may not come on again for days.it seems to happen more in warmer weather.
About 2 years ago i have noticed that the abs and brake light would come on sometimes now after driving a few miles they come on constantly now. I spoke to a ford service advisor and was told it would cost me over $600.00 to repair and that there was a recall only for certain states. This does not seem fair to other ford owners to have to pay for something that ford has a default on and seems to be a problem with in a lot of these vehicles. I can not afford this repair and i'm sure most people can not afford. Please look into this.
The abs and brake warning lights go on randomly for no reason, also cruise control will stop working.
While driving down my hill, my brake light came on. Now my abs light comes on with my brake light. Brake fluid is present, brakes are almost a year old.for over a year now, my van after it being turned on and off (errands, shopping etc), it does not want to start. Once it does start, as i turn the wheel while in park, it stalls. Now that my brake and abs lights come on, as i turn the wheel it wants to stall while driving. When i am turning my vehicle off, i turn the key down very slow and all the way down, that seemed to only help it restart a few times. I had my vehicle at the ford dealer for the recall in 2010 dealing with the cruise control issues. My od light has been off for over a year now as well. While driving my vehicle, when i am stopped, i notice a white colored smoke coming out from under the hood, and no one can find where it is coming from, especially happens when it is damp or raining out, and engine temp is normal.(i can not take my van to an auto car wash due to the fact it starts shaking, smoking and won't run or stay started when the under carriage is being sprayed) fuel pump, starter and ignition coil are fine. Has new plugs and wires.
About 2 plus years ago, my van started having an electrical malfunction. Shortly after starting the vehicle and sometimes in the middle of driving, the computer would beep and flash the message "check traction control". Along with this, the abs and e-brake lights would come on, and also the "trac off" light. I could clear the message from the computer by hitting reset, but the warning lights would stay on until i shut the vehicle off. It happens almost daily now, especially when it's humid and hot outside. About 3 weeks ago, the speedometer and tachometer started to "stick" or not move. Sometimes, they go up to 30-40mph, then stop working. Other times, they just don't move at all. The problem also affects the accuracy of the odometer and gas gauge. The vehicle can be traveling at 70mph, but be reading 40mph, and then the odometer is marking miles traveled according to 40mph. So, now my odometer needs to be reset as well. I never know when this is going to happen, and being a mother of two children and pregnant with #3, i need my vehicle to be safe and reliable. I found a website that has recall information, and i'm not the only one experiencing this issue with their windstar. I was already part of the rear axle and subframe recall, and that was scary enough to know my vehicle could have fallen apart while i was driving it. There is a possibility of electrical fire with this, as one of the probable and likely causes of this is the wires are "self-grounding" on some metal part in the engine or behind the dash. If any fluids leaked on these exposed and self-grounding wires, one spark could set it off. Please make sure this problem is addressed in a timely manner, as there are several of these vehicles on our nation's roads.
Had been driving the vehicle all day with no problems. Later in the day, the abs and brake light came on. It turned off after about an hour. A couple of hours after that, i turned off the vehicle and went into the store. I came out about 20 minutes later, and the theft light was blinking. The vehicle would not start. I googled different ways to try to fix the issue, andtried 3 of them. We unhooked the battery, pulled some fuses, and tried different keys. None worked. As of now, the vehicle is sitting in the store parking lot and i am not sure what to do. We just bought it a couple of weeks ago.
We have a 2002 windstar with 165k miles. The abs /brake light has intermittently come off and on for the last 2 years. I noticed that last year my cruise control began to periodically work. On wednesday july 8th i started the van and noticed white smoke pouring from the hood. I immediately shut the vehicle off and traced the smoke to the brake pressure deactivation switch. I didn't know what it was until i read this article www.fordwindstarrecall.infothis was extremely helpful and saved me time on estimating the problem. The switch had burned and the plastic switch was dripping the melted fire plastic into my motor!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the failure mileage was 79000 ,and the current mileage was 84000.the dashboard brake warning lightwas constantly turned on.brake fluid was put into the vehicle.however the warning light remainedon, and the vehicle still neededmore brake fluid.the vehicle has had no failure stopping.the dashboard lights turned off, but the power windows and doors malfunctioned.the mechanic stated that the electrical problems were the result of the defective cruise control.the mechanic disconnected the cruise control.
Speedometer not working accurately (occasionally speedometer will work than stops, which indicates defective part). Ford says speedometer and gear needs to be replaced now. Prior to that they said computer needed to be reprogrammed because of tire size.. Cruise control did not work but was fixed by ford via recall notice due to leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds). As i understand the dealer would also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Abs and brake light are on all of the time which is a result abs control module failure.
Abs and brake lamp still on after recall for 2002 ford windstar.
The abs and brake lights came on just two weeks after i purchased my windstar. They would come on and off intermittently over the course of the next few weeks. I took the car to a mechanic and was told it was my ecu master relay which cost me almost $1000 dollars. After a few days the lights came back on again i took it back the mechanic and he said that maybe the part was faulty and he would provide me another. To which i asked for a refund because that was a brand new part it has to be more then the part.
Abs brake light comes on when the car gets hot. When the car is cold there is no problem with the abs system. The air bag light came on at about 75,000 miles, cost to replace circuit board 675 dollars.the engine intake manifold warped which turned on the engine repair light, cost 950 dollars to repair. Updated 01/20/11
The warning light for brakes and abs kept coming on and there was not an actual problem with the brakes.
Purchased a 2002 windstar xl from a dealer feb 2009. All happened in a 12 week period. Engine , abs, and brake lights came on as i left the lot from dealer. Went to have checked out and i was told i had a misfire in #5 plug and replaced intake manifold gaskets, new plugs, wires, oil changed. Had an oil leak 2 days later and went back and plug in oil pan replaced. Engine light stayed off 1 week and then started smelling antifreeze through a/c vents. Heater core is bad in it too so i had the heater core bypassed as a temporary fix. Engine light, abs light & brake light was off for 2 hours then came back on. Found the cruise control deactivation switch was unplugged and plugged it in and then it blew a relay fuse in the box next to the battery. Replaced and left it unplugged. This controls the gauges on instrument panel, a/c, and cruise control. I replaced the cruise control deactivation switch and it burned the wires when engine was started. Overheating of wires caused the melting of wires. I had hood open so stopped engine before wires ignited.
Abs system activated under normal breaking conditions, caused extended breaking distance. Has happened 13 times since the initial failure. Dealer unable to replicate but scanned for codes and found c1185 which they said was failure of the abs controller/computer. They suggested $1200 in repairs but couldn't guarantee it would "fix the problem". Have multiple abs fault codes all the time now. C1198, c1194,c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242 ,c1214, c1210, c1446 which all point to multiple failures in the computer. Searching the internet it appears on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ that a recall for this issue may be in the works as of 5/2014.
While driving 55 mph at night, the headlights and tail lights failed without warning. This caused poor visibility to the driver. However, the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the brake lines needed to be replaced. However, the problem still continued at this time. Please provide further details.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Fuse number 10 keeps blowing as soon as put in. Speedometer and odometer quit working. Abs and brake light come on and stay on.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 08/06/2009, the abs light and brake light suddenly came on, and the speedometer, odometer, and air conditioning stopped working. My mechanic replaced the #10 fuse, which fixed the problem for one day, then the fuse blew again. The ford trouble code c1185 came up on the diagnostic computer, and my mechanic suggested i replace the abs module. Looking at the switch in question, it is covered in brake fluid. I now have no air conditioning, speedometer, odometer, or abs system functionality, along with a chronic brake fluid leak. Please investigate this and make ford recall either the defective abs module, the brake deactivation switch, and the leaky master cylinder! hopefully, all three of these items will be included in a recall!
While driving, the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature needles started "dancing" (bouncing all over the place). When i came to a stop, the speedometer needle had gone all the way to the right and was stuck there, blocking the gear shift indicator and not letting me put the car in "park." i had to drive to a nearby mechanic who was able to free the stuck speedometer needle. The problem has continued on a regular basis and has gone from being intermittent to permanent. It doesn't seem to be a "unique" problem with windstar vans.
2002 ford windstar lx - brake light & abs light activated (steady on) and od (overdrive) off light activated (flashing), concurrent with loss of analog speedometer and digital (led) odometer function. No obd ii codes issued by system. Researched and found ford recall 09s09 - speed control system modification, which (apparently) addresses this problem.
In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where i bought my windstar told me the abs module is bad and that i need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer.this has cost me lots of money because i already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. Sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. This is a pain.now, i have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and i have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! i have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. Despite the cruise control recall, i have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. I wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so i won't have to spend hundreds, again, or i will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because i really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 25 mph when the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and the contact was advised to check the brake fluid levels. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the computer could possibly the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,807.
My abs light is on and will not go off and speedometer wouldn't work properly when the weather was really warm,and just september 21st 2012 my car was not able to switch out of park,and on oct.18th 2012 my brake light stop working all together. I have research this problem and there is a recall out on ford windstar 1998-2003 with the same problems. But when i called ford 10/22/12 they check my vin and stated that there was not a recall on my car only ford windstar van with parts made in virginia. I don't understand why my car cant be repair at ford expense when there is evidence that there i s a problem with the car.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving approximately 25 mph, the abs and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.the warning light indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off.a diagnostic was performed by an authorized dealer and they stated that the computerized system was losing power, which could possibly be the cause of the failure.on five separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 94,470.
While driving the o/d light blinks on and off..also the brake lights will stay on after i have turned he van off.. This has resulted in a dead battery at the end of the day. 2002 for windstar cargo van.
Back in 2008 my abs and brake lights would come on while driving to work. I had the problem looked at at my local ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as the ecu/hcu control box. But because my extended warranty did not want to pay for the 1200.00 bill because they felt that only the electronic side and not the hydraulic side needed to be replaced. So i then went to another ford dealer and they diagnosed and replaced only the electronic side. There were 3 times that i had to pay the $100.00 deductible to have the same problem diagnosed, which was eventually fixed(no more lights) by the second dealer.then in june of 2013,now with 116,563 miles on it,my gauge cluster started to act funny. All of a sudden when i was driving, the gauge needles would move out of control. Eventually the tac needle pegged itself all the way to the right and the speedometer quit working. I took it to the ford dealer and they replaced the gauge cluster with a rebuilt one for $789.00. Since that time i have not had any more issues with the gauge cluster. I was told by the tech that this is a common problem with the windstars. I also have a 2001 ford windstar that has 105,000 miles on it that i am thinking about selling so i don't have to endure the cost of a gauge cluster in it. Also along with having to replace fuel pumps in both vehicles at a cost of around $1000.00 each i am wondering if ford has a good product. Thanks for your time.
2002 ford windstar speedometer failed, abs warning light remains on, brake warning light remains on, cruise control malfunctions, fuses burning out, heat control not working.
The brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time develops a leak. This causes a short and a fuse trip, fuse #10 if the engine is on. This leak also causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the abs brake module (2c219). The fluid accumulates on the (always on) power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. The fluid attracts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems.
Our anti-lock brakes failed on our 2002 ford windstar. A defective switch had leaked brake fluid into an engine wiring harness causing the anti-lock brake system to fail. We were told by the ford dealer that the repair would be about $1,500, we were no longer under warranty, and that the vehicle could catch on fire at any time. This included when the vehicle was not running and parked in the garage.the service writer also stated that he could not believe that ford had not recalled the windstar as the same failure of the anti-lock system on the pick-ups had been.
Battery light comes on periodically - driving home my radio shut off, abs brake light came on, dash lights dimmed then shut off, head lights began flashing, heater may have stopped (not sure, was focusing on the next road to pull off on), could not accelerate. I pulled over, shut off the van and waited. A few minutes later it turned over like nothing was wrong. This also happened to me about a month and a half ago.
The speedometer sticks when the cruise control is turned on. The dash lights were showing the exclamation mark. I am looking into getting this fixed but it should be taken care of by ford. It is an obvious engineering flaw with the brake pressure deactivation switch.
The abs and brake lights comeon my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. I have no trouble w/ my brakes, yet this continues to happen. I have changed the deactivation switch under the master cylinder twice, but this keeps recurring. Ford should have a recall on this problem.
Vehicle was parked and someone noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood.an electrical fire had started from windshield wiper motor assembly and burnt through motor terminal guide. Both parts had to be replaced. If this problem was not caught early extensive fire damage would have occurred.
Car bought in march 2014 from used car dealership. Abs light and brake light started coming on in may. Mechanic told me that this is a problem with the ecm and getting it replaced is costly. If i chose to replace it, the issue may occur again because ford has not resolved the issue on the actual part. Brake failure concerns me because i have two children under 4 years of age in the car with me most of the time. This past weekend, the brakes did not respond when i decelerated. I had to put the car in park and shut off the engine to stop it. Ford needs to look into resolving this major problem asap, as no driver should have to be worried that their brakes will fail while driving.
I was driving the van this afternoon on a public road when for no apparent reason the van started smoking from under the engine. I pulled into a automotive garage and got out of the van and it was still smoking badly. I individual who actually worked at the garage was on his way home from a restaurant and pulled into the parking area. He had me go into the vehicle to pull the latch to the hood and when he opened the hood the engine and other parts were engulfed with flames. They spread into the inside of the van and destroyed the dash board, windshield and other area. The roof on the inside was melting. They were able to put out the fire but the van is destroyed. The individual who stopped and helped me out is a mechanic at that particular garage and said it looked to him like a electrical problem started the fire. I am now without a vehicle. Personal items i had inside the van are ruined or destroyed.
2002 ford windstar.abs/brakes fail.loud whirling sound and then no brakes. The car seems to accelerate. No brakes.ford said that my abs computer went out.it has been in the ford dealership 4 times and they can't fix it.now my stepson has the vehicle and it happened to him yesterday and he almost ran into the garage.nhtsa has been notified by several ford owners.recall this vehicle before it is more than a fender bender.
2002 ford windstar - after driving for some time, traction control, abs, and brake lights on dash illuminate, along with an audible alarm.lights go off if car is turned off and on again, only to return later unpredictably.analysis to date indicates either and ecm/ecu or abs control module failure.
Ford windstar cruise control switch shorted out. That caused the brake fluid to leak on the electrical system and shorted it out. The dealer said it is a fire hazardand other fords had been recalled but not the ford windstar. Now this is costing us 2500.00 to get fixed. My parents windstar is starting the same thing and my dad is handicap so if it catches fire there may not be enough time to get him outplease recall the windstar also before something bad happens. Thank you
On the date of the incident, i engaged the front windshield defrost button on the ventilation system.the engine immediately stalled, and i lost power steering and brakes.after that, every time the same button was pushed, the engine stalled.this is the second such occurrence, the last time was in april, 2002 when engaging the air conditioner caused the engine to stall.
Red and yellow brake dash light come on intermittently after it warms up awhile.will remain on until the vehicle is shut down. I have had the recall done # 09s09.
Abs light on. Tire ! light on. Rpm off scale.
Abs, and service brake, come on simultaneously.i amafraid that stopping distance shall be increased, thusly causing personal & property damage liability.fear of braking distance suddenly increased, when driving, on a personal daily basis.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Intermittent electrical problems with our 2002 ford windstar.we have owned the vehicle 17 months, several months of which it has been in the repair shop.the driver's side mirror has been replaced twice and the driver's side sliding door has been 're-aligned' on numerous occasions.the rear window on the driver's side fails to work on an intermittent basis.power door lock on the driver's side rear sliding door fails to work regularly.this is a serious safety concern!in the event that i need to get to my kids quickly, and the door did not unlock, there could be serious implications.this problem has been reported to the dealership, in writing, in march 2003 and august 2003.currently, the dealership showed no urgency in working with us to get us out of the vehicle that is considered to be a safety concern.i am in the process of filing a claim with ford to try to get resolution.electrical problems can be near impossible to trace, and can often times lead to fires, or worse, fatalities.
My abs and brake lights come on randomly all the time since i got it in dec 2013.
Check traction control light comes on while driving, brake light comes on as does abs light. Turn off engine and on & it goes away for a short period, then returns. Mechanic tells me $1300 to correct. Various web sites report this problem with all windstars 2002! should be recalled with so many complaints. Check web site www.2carpros/forum/38-vt49767.
Red brake light came on along with traction control and abs light stopping distance was further than normal and van skidded on wet road. Need to adjust stopping distance as it was alot further to come to a stop. Light is an intermitant issue along with stopping distance.
Abs and brake light coming on and having no speedometer or odometer reading. When vehicle warms up the brake light will come on. Replaced fuses and they will blow shortly after replacing.had smoke and burning smell from under van.light on daily and smoke was when fuse was replaced. Removed fuse and left out and smoke and smell stopped.consequences if possible fire and not knowing correct speed and cruise control not working.to correct the problem we have tried to replace fuses and see what is causing problem.can't afford to do all replacement of parts to questionably fix problem.the dealership is not sure what is going on because the computer does not properly diagnose what is going on.according to web-site others are having same problem.feel recall is warranted to help keep the ford windstar families safe and prevent someone's death or injury.
The abs, track off, brake light indicators, and check traction control intermittently illuminate.they remain on until the key is turned off, and then reset.the frequency is intermittent and not measurable.initial checks have no results as the lights are out when checked by a repair shop.
Yellow abs and red brake lights come on.o/d light flashes.resets when car is turned off, but the abs and brake light come on shortly after staring to drive.had brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder and had that replaced.brakes work and fluid level is fine. When o/d light is flashing, car jerks on first transmission shift.have to turn off car and restart to get rid of flashing o/d light.
My 2002 ford windstar has had a combo of problems.the first is that the car will chime the "open door" sound, and then unlock or lock the doors automatically, while the doors are unlocking or locking the over head dome lights flicker on or off, which makes a problem seeing during night time driving.as these issues are going on the power sliding rear doors try to open, again the open door sign lights up on the dash, the doors unlock, and the sliding doors try to open.they grind as they are being forced to open, as they are grinding, my rearview mirror light indicators will flash that the doors are both open.i have to pull over forcefully open the doors and manually close them.i have had to move my daughters car seat to the third row, because of the fear she has of falling out.the most they have ever opened is enough to let a breeze in, but traveling on a freeway at 75 mph, that is a little too much!!
1st incident happened while driving at highway speeds. Abs and brake light illuminated until car was turned off. Lights now come on randomly. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership on aug. 31 2002 for recall on front and rearaxles. They installed shackles on suspension and said that everything was fine. After i came home with vehicle, i noticed a clunking sound coming from the r/f wheel area and my overdrive off dash light starts flashing randomly until car is turned off. Concerning the abs issue, i took my vehicle to an independent garage and they told me i needed to replace the abs control module, then he told me that they did the exact same repair on another 02' windstar earlier that week and the repair would cost $700-$800 dollars.coincidence????
Abs and brake light stay on.
I purchased a 2002 ford windstar from genoa ford genoa ohio...with the abs light and brake light on...the salseman said that we have the car priced low because it will need brakes...we purchased the brakes and still had the problem...we then had the master cylinder replaced the next day 3 days later as we where driving the van the abs and brake light turned on and the van was not able to be started so it was towed for the second time...the day before this we had it at tireman in northwood to get radiator flushed...and new tires when we pulled away the van lost all power and then the battery was replaced...so today after this problem happened the mechanic tells us we need an alternator. In the mean time i have searched online and found that recall #09s09 deals with electrical issues as in the abs the scds the cruise control etc... So this issueobviously has not been stopped with the recall being performed on my vehicle at genoa ford on oct 19, 2009( as the mechanic [xxx] told me on the phone)...so i have come here to file this complaint.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was not aware that there were recalls on the 2002 ford windstar.my mom purchased the vehicle 3 years ago from ralph thayer dealership in livoniamichigan.the abs brake light has been on and now the gauges are just flipping.
My 2002 ford windstar lx instrument cluster has illuminated both the red brakelight and yellow abs lights.this is consistent with nhtsa investigation ea08021.no sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir.lights come on and off.seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate.on days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was draining. The contact had to remove the terminal to charge the battery. The battery was replaced three times in four months. The abs and anti-theft warning lights flashed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but they could not start the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Brake lights come on when vehicle is off and they will stay on after you remove your foot from the pedal. We have had the brake pedal switch replaced 2 times already and it keeps happening.if the lights come on in the middle of the night (has happened several times), the van will not start in the morning.this remains an ongoing problem which the repair shop can not fix and recommended that we file this report.this has been going on for the last couple of years.the van sometimes smells hot inside if we catch it before the battery goes dead.i'm not sure what to put for the approximate incident date so i will put today's date since it did it again today.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 06/06/2010, the abs light and brake light suddenly came on.in speaking with our ford mechanic (ford dealer), he referenced how this has been an issue on many windstars.the abs light and brake fluid leaks, according to him, has been a point of concern.is anything being done about this?
Abs and brake warning lights on dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved,it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault.
Inside lights comes on and flashes at times while driving, abs and brakes light comes on and stays on while driving.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar se van, the abs, brake, trac control light comes on. I have had the unit checked and there are no codes in the computer and all seems fine. I have read about faulty parts and leaks resulting in fires. Also, my cruise control light does not light up any more. Sometimes it's working and i don't even know. The low tire pressure stays on. I had mechanic check it out and reset the sensor but it comes back on in a few days.
I took my van in to do the recalls. Well they said they saw nothing wrong with the most last 2 recent recalls. 2010 and 2011 dealing with front end and rear end. My question is if it doesn't look broken they don't have to fix it? i thought these parts were manufactured wrong, right? now how often should i take my van in to be inspected? at any given moment it could break and my 4 kids and i could go tumbling down the highway. They did do the speed odometer (which i'm watching closely for abs/brake light to come on) and in process for child safety attachments. The anderson ford dealership in cleveland tx will not do the other 2 recalls because it does not look broken, is this right? anyways abs/brake light remains on and off all the time on my ford windstar. Will have it check for brake fluid leakage running down to components.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brake lights and turning signals failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured electric module, which was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,581 and the current mileage was 121,000.
I was driving down the road and our and and brake lights had came on. Took it to the local shop and was told about the c1185 code was on. We were driving on the way home, and it just comes and goes with every start up and shut off. Car was in motion. To my acknowledgement i'm not positive what is causing this issue but i've been researching and have read about many of the same issues in this particular van series. I've read about ford's safety recall number 09s09 and and my vehicle is to be in that recall as well.
On our 2002 windstar van, every now and then it takes longer distance for brakes to work properly, especially if it is raining. Under the recall campaign, some time ago, wire harness/fuse link was replaced by a ford dealer. We seems to have the same problem of absand brake lights come on and go intermittently. We had the brakes checked, and everything seems to be ok. Brakes taking longer distance to apply and it is very unpredictable, scary and to get used to it. I do not know what to do?
Abs, brake and t/c lights all come on at the same time.this happens off and on for the past couple of months.had car hooked up to find the failure code and was told there were too many, so they cleared the codes and said to bring it back if the lights come on again.they have come on again and i notice they sometimes will come on with accelerated speed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received recall notice 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and took the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired; however, due to a brake fluid leak it caused the wiring harness to burn.the dealer advised the contact that the wiring harness had not been covered under the recall;therefore, did not check that component when the recall work was performed.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.the current and failure miles were 145,000.
I keep having intermittent problems with dashboard warning lights: yellow abs light, yellow trac off light, and red brake light. Please note:on approx july 17, 2012 i took my windstar to have this problem checked and have ford recall 09s09 service done. The quick-service manager refused to check the abs control module connecter even after telling them three times that it is required as part of the recall. I was told by a service advisor trainee, to bring vehicle back if problem persists and take to regular service dept. I took the vehicle back to same ford dealership for resolution of this problem and was told there is a $92.00 diagnostic fee. I agreed to fee to see if the repair they recommend is same as repair which should have been covered under recall, and left vanthere on august 14, 2012.
Electrical shorts fire , ac , brakes speel control ,locks doors
Brake light , abs lighton dashboard came on ,then lost over drive, cruise control and mileage meter. Mileage meter goes blank than odometer starts working after a few minutes .the dashboard looks like x mas with all the flashing lights. This van has the factory recall for the rear axle and front frame reinforcement work done.what about the electrical/ electronic problems ?
Every since i purchased my '02 windstar, i have had problems with the abs and brakes. I've had the brakes fixed numerous times and both lights still comes on while i'm driving. I had a brake fluid leak from the rear. My dvd and stereo both short- circuited on a month or two after they were installed. Sometimes if i come to a light to stop for a while, when the light turns green, i'll try to give it some gas but it becomes real hesitant and takes a while to pick up speed. The drivers behind me would start to get frustrated with me holding up traffic. Also, when i cut the ac on it takes power away from my vehicle and it threatens to cut off, so i don't turn it on. I also have to replace two oxygen sensors on it. I believe that my abs module is bad as well. I feel that i am putting more money into it than it's worth. Please help me.
Abs and brake lights coming on for no apparent reason.had recall service on cruise control and the warning lights for the abs and brakelights have been coming on intermittently since that service was done.talked with the local ford service department and they are aware of this problem.said that the previous recall on the cruise control didn't have anything to do with my warning lights for abs and brakes (but they have had more issues with this problem than the cruise control recall).if i remember the correctly, the cruise control recall - it had something to do with brake fluid contact and potential for fire, my cruise was shorted out and not working - must have been from brake fluid. I am thinking that this flaw has something to do with electrical components connected from the brake and abs system to the warning lights being shorted out in a similar way; it is just a guess, i am sure that the real mechanics know what is going on....this is a safety issue and ford needs to recall this design flaw; the warning device is not working as designed.i am sure that the $1,600 to fix the problem is an issue for ford.sometimes the lights turn on when i start the vehicle, sometimes i may be driving and they will turn on, at times the warning lights do not come on at all.the brakes are not effected from what i can tell and my fluid levels are normal. I hope that my brakes don't really experience a problem.
Abs and brake lights come on intermittently. I applied the brakes heavily and all 4 wheels locked up. The vehicle was uncontrollable while braking. The speedometer is erratic. The battery is dead sometimes after sitting overnight. The hazard lights come on by them selves. The door locks do not work properly. The tire indicator lights come on for no reason.
We had our ford windstar brakes done all the way around and my abs and emergency brake light and traction light come on and off. The cruise control works sometimes. Ford dealer in my town wont check it out without a diagnostic fee even thou a recall is said to be issued for the same complaints.
The wiring to the master cylinder speed control pressure switch melted and caused a small fire which fortunately was put out. An extremely dangerous situation. Apparently brake fluid leaked from the master cylinder onto the switch. 2002 ford windstar.
My 2002 ford windstar instrument cluster has illuminated the red brakelight yellow abs lights and the trac off symbol sporadically since last summerthis is consistent with information i found in a current nhtsa investigation. I have also read about other windstar owners with similar issues.sadly, they have had disastrous outcomes (vehicle fires and structure fires). There is no sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir. Lights come on and do not always reappear right away when the engine is turned back on.seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate more frequently. On days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.did not happen at all during this past winter.as i stated, this has been going on for quite some time (almost a year)first noticed it last summer (2008) with 105,000 miles on the vehicle.currently 135,000 miles on odometer.i have not parked the vehicle in the garage since last summer fearing a the possibility of a fire.
My wife was driving our 2002 ford windstar and noticed smoke coming from under the hood and it smelled electrical. My 19 year old son noticed the smoke coming from the wires under the master cylinder. They called me and i suggested removing the wires from the brake pressure switch. He did but they were extremely hot. I did some online research to find a problem with windstar pressure switches and wiring catching fire. I am glad a fire didn't start, but it could have. I would like to see ford include 2002 windstars in their recall.
After purchasing from a dealer in oct of 2010 the abs light, check traction control light, brake light and air bag light started coming on intermittently.had the vehicle serviced in mi for the axle recall. Was without the vehicle and had loaner car for 2 months.after getting vehicle back the lights were on more consistently the dealership noted this but did not offer any reason found for this.by summer of 2011 these lights were staying on almost constantly and this continued for a year,after investigatingthis issue online and seeing that other owners have invested hundreds of dollars trying to get the lights to go off and stay off only to have them keep coming back on we have decided to file a complaint as this issue is not a simple fix and obviously is happening in hundreds of vehicles.our problem has progressed to where the speedometer and odometer go wildly up and down while driving at highway speeds and we are never sure of our speed.the lights on the dash go out and the power to door locks, radio and a/c power is lost as well as the blinkers for lane changes.this vehicle is very unsafe but we need it as we have 5 children and can not afford to buy a new one.the power window on passenger side as well as the power sliding doors do not work.when this issue happens if their happened to be an electrical fire because of it, we would be unable to exit the vehicle because the doors are locked and the knobs on the interior of this model are flush into the door when the vehicle is locked and can not be manuallypulled up.with children, this is a very serious safety concern. Please please investigate this issue with theford windstar. I have also contacted for with my complaint and they only would say there are no recalls on this issue right now but to save my receipts should i try to get it fixed in case one is issued in the future.
Neighbor came by early and told me the brake lights were on. I went out to inspect but didn't see them on.got in the car an hour later and noticed smoke and horrible "electrical" smell. I checked the entire car, but found nothing, when i went to start it, the battery was dead. Had my friend give me a jump, hooked up cables and sat in the windstar for a minute, i then heard crackling and immediately smelled smoke. Under closer examination i found it was the center, upper brake light assembly completely melted, bulbs were contorted. Had the assembly replaced with a ford part from dealer, three days later it happened again, so i removed bulbs before it completely melted. The center "third" brake light does not shut off, even when car is off, 12, strong volts to bulb socket, on or off! left and right brake lights work fine...for now.i have no doubt my car would have completely been destroyed, had it not been for the battery going dead.
I own a 2002 ford windstar sel.recently had two messages of low brake fluid. Abs brake warning lights also come on and off on instrument panel.cruise control stops working from time to time. Then on aug 4, the entire instrument panel went haywire, and air conditioner stopped cooling. Having it looked at tomorrow, but this sounds like leaking brake fluid from bad switch has caused electrical meltdown.no fire - yet.
Door locks are activated and continuously active themselves, locks open and close and chimes for door ajar appears on instrumentation panel.lights on the mirrors luminate due to car reconginizing symtom of open door, draining battery.this problem first occurred while on an 8 hour drive home from canada, was brought to ford, they changed the front passengener sensor claiming car was fixed after 2 days in the shop.5 days later while enroute to nc, the same problem arose, locks opening and shuttiing and car chimming constantly.car was flatbedded to a ford dealership in north carolina.car was supposedly fixed, again, after 3 days in the shop.ten miles bbefore reaching my destination 65 miles away from dealership , same problem occurred again, after the rear sliding door sensor was replaced at this ford.after numerous attempts at fixing, ford motor corporation, has been unsuccessful in solving this problem.now security alarm, is activated due to door locks opening and closing.
On june 8, 2008, our 2002 windstar experienced the following:abs light went red: brake red light went on.speedometer, and tachometer stopped working.all will require repair to prevent the possibility of fire, crash or break down.
I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission.while working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty.upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, i.e. Transmission, steering components, etc.i looked the issue up online and i found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford.when i checked my vin for active recalls, the nhtsa website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the cruise control did not deactivate when the brake pedal was depressed.the brake pedal needed to be slammed down to deactivate the cruise control .there were no lights illuminated on the dashboard.the dealership was contacted.the rear brake lights, taillights and turn signals did not function.the contact was unaware when the lights stopped functioning.the power door locks will not work.the contact expressed all of the locks failed at the same time.the driver's side power lock was the only lock that worked properly.the dealership was not contacted about other problems.updated 9/15/2006 - a bad rem module was said to be the cause of all the failures.
Purchased this vehicle in january 2012 and have had nothing but problems with it. According to ford all recalls have been done on this vehicle but here is a list of the issues with the van: abs light comes on, check engine light comes on, van has no cruise control at all, and last friday i could not put the van in gear. After the ford dealership "repaired" the solenoid for the van now all of a sudden there is currently no rear brake lights. This van is less than safe to be on the road and have seen that some of the recalls would have solved the speed control issue but the ford factory will not answer any of my questions. Take a look online and you will see thousands of people with the same issues we are having and it was brought to the attention of ford that we are having the same issues as thousands of other people so this is beyond a problematic vehicle.the vehicle is currently sitting at the local ford dealer while they try and figure out what is wrong with the light system. This vehicle has been in the shop twice since we have owned it and this is costing us hundreds (so far) to fix issues that everyone with this vehicle is having. The latest issues have led to us being without a vehicle for almost a week and we have a disabled child in the home and this is unacceptable.
Abs light, trac active light, alternator, check traction control light.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact also stated that the instrument panel gauges spiraled back and forth. In addition, there was smoke coming from the front end of the hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
2002 ford windstar - the abs light comes on (typically when the van is warm).recall 09s09 has been performed but has had no effect on the abs light coming on issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle began to jerk. The entire instrument panel, headlights, windshield wipers, and power windows failed to operate. The engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road until the rain subsided. After restarting, the failure persisted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a code was not detected. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
2002 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak that lead to a fire. The leaky switch at worst causes a fire at the point where it connects to the abs ecm module. The car was off. I was standing nearby when a big pop and a great deal of smoke started coming out from under the car. When i looked under the car, there was a small fire. I used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
This is an update to odi number 10278659.the cruise control actuator switch was identified as leaking brake fluid by my independant auto repair shop.they replaced the "cruise control actuator switch" part number yf1z 9c888 ab at a cost of $34.56 for parts and $22.50 for labor.they also replaced the wiring harness that connects to the switch.after this was done, the cruise control started to work consistently again.the abs light and brake warning light still come on intermittently.sometimes i have noticed they go on after i hit a bump.once they go on, they remain on for the duration of the journey (until the car is turned off).
After purchasing used van the abs and brake lights lit up on dash, and come on intermittently while driving. Weather seems to play a role whether the lights come on or not if its hot outside the lights come on quickly, and if it's raining they come on going through puddles. Once the lights come on they stay on until the van is shut off. Had a diagnosis done a ford dealer, and was told there is a leak over the abs brake module that is causing it to short out the abs system.
2002 ford windstar sel with vin [xxx], i am the third owner of this vehicle. The abs and traction control system is damaged and has a recurring warning when the engine is started with the abs / brake and traction control warning lights on. The person i purchased this van from (2nd owner) stated that he had all the recalls completed on this vehicle however he believed that the defect identified in ford safety recall 09s09 for the speed control system has resulted in damage to the abs system computer and/or associated harness wiring or harness connections. He (2nd owner) did not keep the repair orders for any of the recall repairs so i do not have any records to review. I believe that the wire harness, related wire harness connectors and the abs system computer are damaged resulting from brake fluid leaking and/or corrosion related to the defect found in ford safety recall 09s09. I believe that the ford dealership that performed this recall failed to properly repair or identify collateral damage in the wire harness and abs system computer as noted in recall repair procedure. The vehicle is currently not repaired and the abs system is not functioning as designed (non-functioning), i believe this is a safety hazard. Current owner: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2002 ford windstar lx. Just this past january the lights have started to turn on. My abs light, engine light, brake system light. There are 12-13 codes that show up for my brakes when diagnosed on the computer. I have new brakes all around, new rotors, new drums and when i go to stop the car squeals like a bus and grinds as though i have no brake pads at all. Shop says the only place i can go to get that fixed is the dealer where it will cost me about $1500 to fix. Who has that kind of money laying around?my engine light goes on because of supposedly some module inside the engine. That was estimated at $350+ to get fixed. The module supposedly is the reason why when the car is diagnosed on the computer, that it shows i have two bad o2 sensors. All i can say is wow!!! these windstars are pure junk!!!
My abs & brake light on dash board keeps coming on when driving. Dealer says there is no recall for this.
2002 ford windstar - at times the speedometer becomes stuck at half the speed i am traveling - gets stuck around 25 mph even though i am going 60 mph.the abs light comes on for apparently no reason - defect in electrical system?i have been told by my mechanic that there is nothing wrong with abs.according to best ford - there has been no recall for these issues - other people apparently having same issues according to info posted online.
Transmission light in dash has been on for years now. Local dealers tell me there is nothing wrong. They take my money and don't fix the problem. Abs light is on. Parts were bought and replaced by the dealer with in a year light back on. Cruise control cut out replaced twice. Dealer cant figure these problems out but if enough ofyour own research is done there are ways to figure out what is going on. Even if the dealer can't front frame mounts are rusting so bad you can pull it apart with your hands certified safe from dealer.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, the headlights and the instrument panel lighting illuminated intermittently. In addition, the brake lights and the windows failed to operate. The contact restarted the vehicle, but it could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter, the battery, and the motor mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. The vin was not available.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on.i was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy.said that the abs was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed,a/c stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out.i am taking it to ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and i believe this is what is causing this problem.the brake fluid may be leaking on everything because i did small a burning smell.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the steering column made noise whenever the contact was making a left or right turn. The contact stated the fluid level was correct, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The contact stated lights on the dashboard and the radio began to flash on and off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer again and was told that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 68,785.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs, brake and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but the failure recurred.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the most recent failure.the failure and current mileage was 154,000.
Abs and brake light illuminated and experienced a burning electrical smell.fuse#10 was popped and lost dash functionality.went to ford today 8-14-13 and had recall 09s09 work performed and that did not fix the problem.my wife and i believe their is a serious electrical problem with the abs electrical control module, due to issues related to the recall 09s09.we hope that the van does not erupt into a fire. We still can smell an electrical burning smell.
Abs lights come on and off at different times.brake fluid was checked, it is at the correct level. There was a recall for 2000 model windstar with the same problem they received a brake repair.
While driving at normal speeds the abs, brake and trac lights come on and stay on. The van was stopped and when restarted, the lights were off. This has repeated almost every day and continues until today. There are no codes and there seams to be no effect on the van (except maybe the anti lock brakes not working).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While operating the vehicle, the abs sensor light and brake sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician reset the lights in order to turn it off, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs, brake and traction control lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as there were no related recalls. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800.updated 01/11/2011*ljupdated 02/07/11
Brake light (red) and abs brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off.i took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything.all issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the abs ecm unit causing it to fail.
Abs light has been on for several years, but mechanics can find no problem with brake system.as of last week, odometer displayed dashes, speedometer is not operating, and there is little to no stopping capability in the brakes.no brake fluid, apparently.
Abs light stays on. Brake light stays on. Gauge needles jump around irrationally .of light flashes.
Late april 28,2013abs and emergency brake warning lights came on and stayed on. May 1,2013van's speedometer quit working.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that both the yellow abs and the red brake light illuminate intermittently.he stated that the lights would stay off for approximately 2-3 days and then illuminate again.the contact stated that the failure was caused by a circuit failure in the abs unit in the computer programming.the manufacturer stated that there was no recall or servicebulletin available.the failure and current mileages were 56,000.updated 06/05/08the consumer stated fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch onto the master cylinder. Updated 06/05/08
The abs light continues to stay on at all times. Periodically, the brake light also lights up and simultaneously, the speedometer doesn't work. The brake light and speedometer malfunctioning occurs about once a month. I've taken my car into a ford dealership to check the abs light. They say the entire module needs replaced, but there's nothing wrong with the car mechanically. The recall for the scdshas already been performed on my car, but the abs light error has never been corrected. To replace the module, the dealership told me i would have to pay $1800. I have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and i believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring. I have three children and one on the way and don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features i was promised - including anti-lock brakes.
My speedometer, abs light, and o/d off light all are on.the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid everywhere.i replaced the bottom part with a factory ford part.the leaking has stopped, however the brake fluid leaked all over and has caused severe damage to the vehicle.i believe ford should be held liable for this and replace all computers and parts that were affected by .
1. None specific. The recall has been performed that replaces some wiring in order to avoid possible fire. 2. The failure is a yellow abs brake light and red brake light on the dashboard instrument cluster coming on together fairly often but not always. I understand these lights, specifically the abs light, means the abs braking system is not in operation meaning probable longer stopping distances. I suspect as others have suggested these lights are caused by a heat buildup problem in the abs module that causes the module to warp and fail. 3. The problem is ongoing.
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
Brakes leaking oil onto wires causing odometer and speedometer to not work.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. When driving at any rate of speed, the speedometer would not display the accurate speed traveled. The abs warning light would also intermittently illuminate during the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs light illuminated intermittently and the abs fail to work.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair.the illumination occurs while driving at any speed.the failure mileage was 126,000. Updated 10/14/08. *ljthe consumer stated the abs and brake light would come on intermittently. Updated 10/16/08.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.after starting the vehicle one morning, all of the instrument panel lights illuminated.the contact took the vehicle to a dealer on two occasions, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.one month later, the speedometer and fuel lights stopped illuminating.the contact was unable to determine how fast he was driving or how much fuel was in the vehicle.he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the acm module.they also replaced an instrument panel sensor, which repaired most of the failures.the abs light and traction light are still illuminated.through research, the contact found numerous complaints of other consumers with the same vehicle that were experiencing identical failures.he believes that this is a manufacturer defect and a recall should be issued.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving 10 mph, the traction control light illuminated and sounded a warning.the trac off, abs, and brake lights also illuminated.currently, the lights illuminate whenever the vehicle is started and remain lit the entire time while driving.the dealer stated that there are tsbs for these failures.the current mileage was 59,835 and failure mileage was 57,510.
Normal driving of van and both brake and abs light came on, then the speedometer and odometer went out, took itto get repaired, repair shop said that the master cyd., cruise control sensor and p-tail needed to be replaced and that fluid was leaking everywhere! ! old parts kept! !
I owned a 2000 ford windstar.the passenger rear door would, upon closing, slide back open frequently.the dealership constantly said nothing was wrong.finally, we traded in on a 2002 ford windstar.within 1 week of purchase the passenger sliding door began sliding back open upon closing - and would jerk back once closed.we have had it worked on 3 different times.it closes now, but has a rattle in it when driving and when the weather changes it makes loud noises when opening and closing.once in a while, upon cold start, the cd player will constantly rotate back and forth - while radio is on or off-until i turn car off and open driver door.when parking, i can open driver door, push lock button, then push unlock button - get out and close door.the security system will flash, indicating activation.keep in mind, the car is uplocked.if i open a door, the horn will begin blowing.as you can see, we have had out fill of ford.this is a company car and the entire mangement staff is fed up.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated that the it took over eight months to perform the repairs and the vehicle became inoperable after repairs.the dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump had become defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 193,000.
Brake lights do not work on intermittent basis. At night this can be detected when the dash light goes off. In the day, you don't know. Other odd symptems are that when the ignition is shut off the door locks think the key is still in the ignition and won't lock the doors manually. The locks pop back open.
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
While driving to work i noticed my odometer and speedometer quit working and then every light possible lit up, so when i got to work my husband told me to see if i could get it to grande truck center in san antonio. Ileft it and later received a call telling me the wiring harness had shorted out and i was very lucky that my van did not burn up. I was told maybe a varmint had chewed on the wires, but my van is always parked in the garage at night.. I decided to do some researchafter recalling an incident not far from our home that involved some type of ford suv that caught fire in the garage and burned the house down. All this was due to a faulty cruise control switch that cost about 21.00. I found that millions of vehicles had been recalled by ford because of this problem and the windstar was on the list of having the same or similar switch, but was not recalled and still has not been recalled. I have put a request in with grande truck to be reimbursed, since it was a manufacturer error and nothing i did, but to date i have not heard from them. I emailed ford to ask why my van was not recalled and received an answer that all recalls are handled by the nhtsa. Yes, i do have the original switch that was removed from the van (looks like part#f58a-9f924-aa 2063) it was kind of hard to read. The invoice states replace abs module & hydraulic unit, replace wire harness & cruise control switch, service bleed, bleed sys. $2654.81. My husband was allowed to see the wiring harness that was almost burnt in half, but that was not kept. I thank god that there was no real tragedy that came out of this, but i also feel that ford is responsible and should take action to reimburse me my money.i would like to know if you have received any other complaints on the ford windstar. When i contacted your office by phone i was told that there was a new recall as of 8-31-2007, that included the windstar, but i did not see that information. Thank you for your time.updated 12/12/07
Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time.this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date.over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed.the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor.
My cruise control speed accelerated then went out not working at all, abs light goes off and on even after i had brake work done, odometer and speedometer stopped working on 1/16/08, brake fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, fuse 10 keeps blowing, this last time 1/18/08 smoke under the hook by master cylinder. Someone said it might catch fire.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact noticed that the instrument panel lights and the power locks were failing.he replaced the fuse several times and smelled a burning odor underneath the hood of the vehicle.the contact found fluid leaking from the vehicle, which originated from the cruise control.the wiring harness was damaged.the dealer replaced the cruise control wiring harness, switch, and the speedometer wiring harness at the cost of $888.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control); therefore, they would not assist.the vehicle has been repaired.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
Front impact on passenger side, 1 minute after impact vehicle bursted into flames.unknown speed. No injuries, vehiclewas totalled. Fire looks as if it started from the top of the engine.
Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time.this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date.over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed.the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor.
Brake lights do not work on intermittent basis. At night this can be detected when the dash light goes off. In the day, you don't know. Other odd symptems are that when the ignition is shut off the door locks think the key is still in the ignition and won't lock the doors manually. The locks pop back open.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire started from under the dashboard. Fire department indicated thatthe fire was caused by the electrical system.
Electrical problems with 2002 ford windstar. Back window on passenger side does not work sometimes. All the warning lights on the dash will start going on and off by themselves at no specific time. When turning on the turn signal they will go on off frequently. While driving down the road and this happens van has shut off twice. Power locks sometimes will not work. Interior lights sometimes will not work. All this began to happen when van reached 30,000 miles and warranty ran out. The dealer has not been co-operative because we chose to take our van elsewhere for regular scheduled maintence. Dealer also told me that ford would not help because i didn't honor them with my maintence. I am really frustated. My husbandis an electrian and also owned his own auto shop for years. He say's this electrical problem is impossible to trace. Is it going to take someone getting seriously enjured or loss of life for ford to realize that there is a definate electrical problem in my van.i know other people who have the same problem and can't get any where with ford.
The vehicle was checked by ford dealer in alamogordo, nm 88310 due to a recall for "rear axle cracks, subframe corrosion" and "brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems" on aug/16/2011. They sad there is no problem / or they fixed it. After that date, the brake/abs brake illuminated a couple of times, but went of after the engine was turned off/on again. Also the cruisecontrol stopped working since and isn't currently not working. I found that the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) is leaking!!!. It is completely wet and the fluid is dropping down slowly. Pictures are available, taken today 04/04/2012.
I keep having intermittent problems with dashboard warning lights: yellow abs light, yellow trac off light, and red brake light. Please note:on approx july 17, 2012 i took my windstar to have this problem checked and have ford recall 09s09 service done. The quick-service manager refused to check the abs control module connecter even after telling them three times that it is required as part of the recall. I was told by a service advisor trainee, to bring vehicle back if problem persists and take to regular service dept. I took the vehicle back to same ford dealership for resolution of this problem and was told there is a $92.00 diagnostic fee. I agreed to fee to see if the repair they recommend is same as repair which should have been covered under recall, and left vanthere on august 14, 2012.
The lights come on after a few miles of operation and stay on until the engine is shout off.the next time the engine is started the car will travel a few miles and the lights will come on again.
The speed control would not shut off with (off button) located on steering wheel, only with brake pedal. The brakes seemed not to stop the vehicle as quickly as other times., and on came the lights (abs & brake light) now the lights (brake and abs come on everytime i drive the vehicle shortly after starting down the road.
Ford performed safety recall 09s09 in 2009 but only installed safety wiring harness 2002. Requested ford to replace both speed control deactivation switch and abs module due to the known failures included in the investigation, but ford refusedafter a year the abs and brake warning lights started to come on intermittently, now the warning lights come on everytime the car is driven after several miles. Based on research (http://www.2carpros.com/questions/ford-windstar-2003-ford-windstar-abs-c1185-trouble-code), i can see that this is very common problem with this vehicle and the problem and it causes braking safety issues in addition to fire problem.the replacement of the speed control deactivation switch and abs control module replacement should be required as part of 09s09 recall.the installation of the wiring harness only minimizes the occurrence of possible fire, but does not address the main cause of the problems of the defective deactivation switch and abs module.
2002 ford windstar intermittent abs light on. Brake switch recall done 6 months ago, no fire. I have reason to believe their is a problem with the abs module due to code c1185 main relay issue. It has been reported of a solder joint on the ecm breaking due to expanding and contracting in heat and cold.
Abs ecm failure - abs brake light.
All of the following happened at the same time: abs and brake lights went on and stay on. O/d light flashing. Odometer and speedometer stop working. The electronic compass, remaining fuel info., automatic electronic diagnostic and electronic temp. Showing errors. Electronic sliding door would not open unless engine is not running.power windows stopped working 6 months ago, not sure if it is related. I had a mechanic replaced the alternator and checked the brakes.it did not fix the problems and there was nothing wrong with the brakes. I took it to ford dealer and i was told that the abs module could be the problem because they replaced a lot of them.the abs module supposedly messing up the whole electronic system. It has less than 65,000 miles and i'm scared to drive it because the electronic system might suddenly cause other problems and cause an accident. The electronic sliding doors already would not open unless the engine is not running. In case of an emergency or a crash, someone might not be able to get out and be trapped inside because the doors and windows would not open. I was told by a ford customer service that there is no recall to fix the problem or look into it even though they admitted they've been having similar problems to a lot of ford vehicles.
Abs and traction control lights light up on my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. I went to the ford dealer and they reported that there was no problem as i would still have braking power just not abs brakes which is one of the reasons i bought the car. Have lost the use of my car due to the axle recall since september but ford issued a lease vehicle. Now i am worried about the abs and traction control lights.
My tires wiggle when driving like they are about to come off
My abs and brakes lights have been coming on at different times for my 2002 ford windstar for a long while, and stay on now that it is summer. I have tried to fix this problem on two occasions and changed the bad ecm with a new one and the problem has returned both times only after a few months. I made a leftturn at about 5 mph with the two lights on and when i applied the brakes at the completion of the turn to stop at a red light the brakes seized and the car continued moving slowly into on coming traffic while making a metal grinding noise. I was able to quickly put the car in park to stop it right under the light. I then turned the car off and back on and the lights went off and the brakes worked normally again.a few blocks later the abs and brake lights came back on but the brakes didn't seize this time. This issue is dangerous and i had both my wife and children in the vehicle with me. Ford needs to recall these cars and build a ecm that will not expand during warm months causing the abs system to fail. Mechanics have told me that this is a major issue with the windstar.
Check abs light comes on along with check traction control and the hand brake lamp is illuminated. A code check reveals the code as c1185 - abs relay.it is happening with increased frequency now.this happens sporadically under a variety of driving conditions.to clear it i pull over, turn off the engine; wait a few moments and restart the vehicle.
Abs light comes and goes, sometimes on and sometimes off.will it be there when i need it.i drive on roads covered with ice and snow in the winter and carry my grandchildren.i worry for their safety.
Abs , traction control and brake light go on periodically.car needs a new brain box.
Traction control & brake warning light comes on, goes off later. Been doing this for a number of years. Seems to be a huge problem with these vehicles if you read about it on the internet. Ford denies that it is a problem for then to fix on a recall. ????????????????????????
Abs light and traction control light illuminates after driving forward 150 yards. Heavily salted chicago streets have caused corrosion under car.suspect abs failure due to salt and water corrosion in electrical connectors.high amperage abs electrical wires could short- out and cause a fire; an environmental,pollution and safety issue.
Red brake light came on along with traction control and abs light stopping distance was further than normal and van skidded on wet road. Need to adjust stopping distance as it was alot further to come to a stop. Light is an intermitant issue along with stopping distance.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the abs light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time.they remain on until i park the van.if i turn the van back on the lights are off, but once i begin driving again all three warning lights come on.i have had the van.i have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires.i am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall.this has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
Follow-up on odi # 10593430. On may 26, 2014, after ford dealership in fort walton beach, fl kept my vehicle for a week to fix the cruise control and seat latches recall, i was finally able to pick up my van. They also checked the cause of odometer and speedometer to stopped working, abs and brake light remained on, sliding doors not working, and o/d light flashing; i was told the cause is a defective abs module. They charged me $114.27 to diagnosed the problem and quoted me $1,265.00 to replace the abs module.i showed to ford service advisor, andrew tompitch, a print-out from nhtsa website stating that part of fixing or remedy to the cruise control recall was to "inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary." "repairs will be completed free of charge." yet ford charged me for this service and told me that the problems were not the same since my vehicle's scds supposedly did not leak. How could i verified what he told me was true when he wouldn't let me enter the work bay to watch what the technician was doing to my vehicle? andrew admitted that the abs module is defective and that they had replaced several modules due to the same problems as my van. But andrew said it's not part of the recall and wouldn't replace it free of charge. If ford used defective parts such as the abs module, then ford should be responsible to replacing the defective abs module and recall it before a life is lost!
Abs brake lite illuminates,brakes appear to continue to work.
Abs, traction control, brake lights go on and off intermittently.ford dealership can't seem to fix.i've had it 'fixed' several times, but in a couple months the same problem returns.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving and approaching a stop light, a loud noise occurred and the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but could not gain control or stop the vehicle. The steering wheel became loose and the contact quickly shifted into park. The contact powered off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the engine revved high. The contact powered off the engine again, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed that the serpentine belt was shredded. Also, the metal pulleys were cracked in several parts and some were missing. The contact noticed underneath the vehicle that the motor, subframe, and muffler were laying on the ground. A tow truck was called and the driver stated that the subframe gave out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's mother's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Abs light and brake light have been on for months off and on.have a slight brake fluid leak.was backing into my driveway and the o/d light came on and started flashing, the odometer went blank, speedometer stopped working and the a/c began blowing hot air.checked fuse #10 and found it was blown.replaced fuse #10.odometer and speedometer work but other lights still on. Have an appointment to have the van looked at tomorrow.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at low speeds, there was an abnormal noise and the engine detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts that support the tray for the engine and the frame were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Ongoing problem as described in tsb 04-17-4 & 03-16-1. These tsb's tell us that ford motor company was aware of this design flaw and continued to manufacture and sell defective vehicles. The problem exist in their faulty 3.8l engine at the intake manifold. The poor design allows oil to seep into the intake plenum and over time the oil erodes away the rubber around the isolator bolts and gaskets. When this happens the engine reads lean fuel codes on banks 1& 2 and a vacuum leak. To compensate for these lean codes , more gasoline is pumped into the plenum causing a rich exhaust mixture which is then sent out the tail pipe into the atmosphere. Ford motor company designed and built these engines and they need to beheld accountable for correcting this problem. Remember, this is an ongoing widespread problem with tens of thousands of these engines fouling up the air that we breath every day.
Abs light and traction control light illuminates after driving forward 150 yards. Heavily salted chicago streets have caused corrosion under car.suspect abs failure due to salt and water corrosion in electrical connectors.high amperage abs electrical wires could short- out and cause a fire; an environmental,pollution and safety issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the check engine light warning light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, where numerous attempts were made to correct the failure.the dealer also reset the computer system but the remedy only lasted for approximately three months before recurring. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall for the vehicle and that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 69,000.
I was driving the van this afternoon on a public road when for no apparent reason the van started smoking from under the engine. I pulled into a automotive garage and got out of the van and it was still smoking badly. I individual who actually worked at the garage was on his way home from a restaurant and pulled into the parking area. He had me go into the vehicle to pull the latch to the hood and when he opened the hood the engine and other parts were engulfed with flames. They spread into the inside of the van and destroyed the dash board, windshield and other area. The roof on the inside was melting. They were able to put out the fire but the van is destroyed. The individual who stopped and helped me out is a mechanic at that particular garage and said it looked to him like a electrical problem started the fire. I am now without a vehicle. Personal items i had inside the van are ruined or destroyed.
We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive.
Driving home, down country highway, vehicle had no noise or gave warning. Heard a loud hiss/noise, smoke screen appeared behind van, i coasted van off roadway. Had vehicle towed home. Upon checking, rod went thru engine and transmission casing. Am wondering if this has been a problem with this vehicle, because i heard of a similar incident just today with another windstar. Thank you.
As i put the heat, defroster, or air conditioning on, it jerks alot and when i stop at a red light or stop sign it stalls. I have to put my 4 ways on, shut the van off, and restart it without the heat or air on. I feel this is a very drastic safety issue due to the fact if i'm driving on a highway and i stop at a red light and it stalls, if there is traffic behind me coming rapidly i can be rear ended and cause an accident. This has happened to me in the november incident. Luckily the light was still red.
1. The car stops any time while driving2. That happens between 2 and 5 times a week3. When that happens, i put the car in park then restart it. I took the car to mullimax ford dealer in apopka, fl several times. I paid for diagnostics, they cannot find the reason or the problem. They usually perform necessary repairs, but the problem is still not solved. Recently i was making a left turn when the car died. Several motorist stepped on their brake to avoid striking my vehicle.the problem was on initial stage, when the vehicle was repaired for another recall on 11-25-09.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated.the contact took her vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions within the past two months and they replaced the intake gasket manifold, spark plugs, and camshaft position sensors.the repair cost exceeded $4,000.none of the repairs have been sufficient in correcting the failure.the contact is currently in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure mileage was 115,000.
2002 ford windstar mini van. Consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on.garage can't tell the exact cause.the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven.the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied.i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford.i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense.the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated and a growling noise was heard while driving 40 mph.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer.computer diagnostics were performed and the code po174 came up identifying a vacuum leak.the items recommended for replacement were the intake manifold gasket and associated parts, outer tie rod end and front axle seals, transmission pan gasket and filter.the insurer sent an investigator, who verified the service recommendations.the manufacturer was not notified.updated 12/5/2006 -
Sudden acceleration at a stop light on 2 occ.
Abs brake light comes on when the car gets hot. When the car is cold there is no problem with the abs system. The air bag light came on at about 75,000 miles, cost to replace circuit board 675 dollars.the engine intake manifold warped which turned on the engine repair light, cost 950 dollars to repair. Updated 01/20/11
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50-55 mph when a loud noise was heard from the vehicle. The contact stated that it sounded as if something had fallen from the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the spark plugs were inverted in the engine and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered a 5 percent discount to the contact if the vehicle were to be repaired at an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately between 35-40 mph on normal road conditions; pressure was applied to the brake pedal the front btakes locked andthe driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle also skidded without warning. The failure continued to occur intemittently. The "brake" and "abs" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was shut off by the driver.the contact was able to drive the vehicle with caution; however,there was an increase in the engine rpms. An authorized dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket and the alternator. On a separate occasion, the the air bag system failed to deploy with a level of impact to the rear of the vehicle.there were no personal injuries. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 119,336.the vin number was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the safety complaint form.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact has experienced failures with the vehicle ever since it was purchased.whenever she starts the vehicle, it makes a clicking noise.in addition, the hazard lights illuminate automatically and the engine fails to start.the vehicle must be jumpstarted each time.the ford dealer went out of business right after the vehicle was purchased on july 18, 2007.the vehicle was not taken to another dealer.she was informed to call the ford manufacturer.the failure mileage was 118,000.
Rack and pinion steering split, intake manifold had to be replaced, tire rod fixed, upper plenum replaced, abs and brake light comes on, leaks coolant, etc. Etc. Etc.
The 1st problem, had a check engine light on my 2001 ford windstar, c1518 "intake manifold runner control stuck open." after reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm 2nd problem, abs chk light and brk chk light come on after driving for a few minutes, abs module and abs sensor went out.
2002 ford windstar lx. Consumer states problem with brake system *tgwthe consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The abs light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving the vehicle wouldstall without any prior warnings.the vehicle was towed to a dealer twice. The technicians were able to restart the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.the current mileage was approximately 75,000.updated 12/22/09 updated 12/22/09
Abs light is continually on even though the brakes have been repaired multiple times, brake light is continually on even though they have been repaired multiple times, braking time has increased as if they breaks do not always immediately work, brakes turn on squeel without warning, burning smell. I am about to take the van in again. I think the brake fluid is now leaking and damaging the engine.
There are three failures on my car that have happened within the last three months.the 2002 ford windstar only has 57,000 miles.1. Intake manifold gaskets leaking: gaskets are sucking air in and not sealing properly2. Broken strut, this is the second time this has been replaced.the first time was within 10,000 miles.3. Abs control module: the control module has been diagnosed and faulty by the dealership.about a $1,200 to replace.all these things should not be happening to a car that is maintained well, garage kept, and only has 57k miles on it.
When coming to a stop sign engine stalled.lost steering and brakes.used emergency brake to stop van.stuck in middle of intersection.van was still in drive.put van in park and was able to start van fine.towed to dealership.no check engine light ever came on.dealer can find nothing wrong.
Acts like dying but surges forward with brake on.
Check engine light on, not running smoothly. Diagnostic codes p0171 & p0174, once pcm memory is reset runs fine for about a hundred miles, then issue starts again. Dealer unable to determine problem.
The vehicle failed to start, the dealer stated the engine was damaged.
Check engine light on - 2002 ford windstar - seems to be common complaint onlineservice bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the o2 sensor, this is not the casevehicle idles erratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in raini've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle.
Engine service light cameon, indicating a failure in the engine not running smoothly. Dealer changed oxygen sensorand other parts; but problem still occurred.
Engine accelerates/races while backing up and going forward at very low speed like going into a parking slot. Seems to happen when brake is used to keep speed low.
2002 ford windstar. Engine warning light comes on. Test meter shows lean condition in bank 1 & 2.resetting the mil light will work for a few days, then warning light comes on again. Engine runs well, no noticeable problems in driving. This has happened for at least 20,000 miles.
Getting lean code p0171 and p0174. Dealer analyzed and from what i can tell it's tsb 03-16-1 (nhtsa sb# 16920) i have searched the internet (as you can) and it's a widespread problem (i know 2 other people personally who may have it).it is my belief that there should have been (or should be) a recall on this defect.in my case, the van will lose rpm's, then "rev" up on cold startup. When it does this, the van executes a "jerking" motion which to me could be dangerous.in other cases, it will stall or nearly stall at traffic lights.
Engine service light cameon, indicating a failure in the engine not running smoothly. Dealer changed oxygen sensorand other parts; but problem still occurred.
While driving check engine light came on. Vehicle was then taken to a dealership, who performed a diagnostic test that indicated that the intake manifold upper and lower gaskets needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced, but the failure recurred 13000 miles later. The vehicle was then taken to amechanic, who also performed a diagnostic test in which the failure codes were 171 and 174 . The mechanic changed4 02 sensors, and did a tune up. Also,mechanic a contacteddealership on this issue, who sent them a fax statingif these codes appeared it was amalfunction of the mil lamp, and didn't change the o2 sensors because this wasn't what was causing the problem. They should go to thevacuum light on the intake manifold, and if the fuel pressure on the manifold was lose due to oil contamination thenthe vacuum line should be replaced, and a new designed lh service cover should be installed or there could be a leak in the intake manifold. Vehicle was then taken back to the dealership, and a diagnostic test was performed again, in which the failure code indicated a leak in the intake manifold.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while idling at a stop light or stop sign, the engine began vibrating and the battery light illuminated intermittently when the vehicle was placed into park.in addition, the rpm's decreased as if the vehicle were about to stall, but then went back to normal when the vehicle was placed into park.two weeks later, the engine light remained illuminated.the dealer stated that the intake manifold needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 72,914 and failure mileage was 68,000.
I owned a 2000 ford windstar.the passenger rear door would, upon closing, slide back open frequently.the dealership constantly said nothing was wrong.finally, we traded in on a 2002 ford windstar.within 1 week of purchase the passenger sliding door began sliding back open upon closing - and would jerk back once closed.we have had it worked on 3 different times.it closes now, but has a rattle in it when driving and when the weather changes it makes loud noises when opening and closing.once in a while, upon cold start, the cd player will constantly rotate back and forth - while radio is on or off-until i turn car off and open driver door.when parking, i can open driver door, push lock button, then push unlock button - get out and close door.the security system will flash, indicating activation.keep in mind, the car is uplocked.if i open a door, the horn will begin blowing.as you can see, we have had out fill of ford.this is a company car and the entire mangement staff is fed up.
They had a recall in 2011 where they put support brackets on the rear axles. Mine did have the brackets put on and right behind the bracket the axle still broke driving down the street at 40 mph where we almost hit another car with children inside her and my vehicle. Ford said the brackets are only warrantied for 12 months. These vans do not need brackets they need new axles.
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanicthey all checked my brakes, absand could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wantsstays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year.i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving.i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle .i see there are a lot of complaint about same problemmy niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
2002 ford windstar sel with vin [xxx], i am the third owner of this vehicle. The abs and traction control system is damaged and has a recurring warning when the engine is started with the abs / brake and traction control warning lights on. The person i purchased this van from (2nd owner) stated that he had all the recalls completed on this vehicle however he believed that the defect identified in ford safety recall 09s09 for the speed control system has resulted in damage to the abs system computer and/or associated harness wiring or harness connections. He (2nd owner) did not keep the repair orders for any of the recall repairs so i do not have any records to review. I believe that the wire harness, related wire harness connectors and the abs system computer are damaged resulting from brake fluid leaking and/or corrosion related to the defect found in ford safety recall 09s09. I believe that the ford dealership that performed this recall failed to properly repair or identify collateral damage in the wire harness and abs system computer as noted in recall repair procedure. The vehicle is currently not repaired and the abs system is not functioning as designed (non-functioning), i believe this is a safety hazard. Current owner: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2 times over the past 3 years we have turned on the air conditioner in our 2002 windstar and the car has lost power and stalled on the highway.the compressor failed and seemed to seize causing significant loss of power and the car to stall while on the highway.this is the second time and each time the air conditioning system needed to be replaced.the first time it happened the repair was covered under warranty but this time the repair cost more than $1100.the failure caused a loss of power in the car and caused the engine to stall, the steering was stiff and brakes becamedifficult due to lose of engine power.
2002 ford windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control, abs light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and i have no doubt i'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other windstar owners are with a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch".is ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???
When the air conditioner and windshield defroster were turned on the engine seized, which caused the vehicle to lose power steering and brakes. The dealer replaced the air condition compressor twice.ph
The abs light came on. First yellow, then red. This was the first time this happened and after doing a google search i found this is a manufacturers problem caused by the expansion of a large aluminum plate in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit at all points. The problem was temporarily resolved by shutting the vehicle off and back on. This is a 2002 ford windstar sel.
First, the power steering wasn't working and parts of it had to be repaired and replaced.but the worrying thing is that the abs yellow light and the red brake icon on the dashboard often come on and remain on while we're driving. That is worrying, as we don't know if it means the brakes are faulty or not. A firestone mechanic said it was because of rust build-up, but i don't like that the yellow abs and the red brake icons come on, because who knows if that means the brakes won't work or not. From my online research, this seems to be a common problem with ford windstars, and needs to be addressed!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 15 mph, a continuous chime sounded inside the vehicle. The rear passenger side tail light and brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The contact replaced the bulbs herself; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to detect a trouble code. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
I was driving down the road and our and and brake lights had came on. Took it to the local shop and was told about the c1185 code was on. We were driving on the way home, and it just comes and goes with every start up and shut off. Car was in motion. To my acknowledgement i'm not positive what is causing this issue but i've been researching and have read about many of the same issues in this particular van series. I've read about ford's safety recall number 09s09 and and my vehicle is to be in that recall as well.
At drive-through, radio suddenly quit, and the abs and brake lights came on.right turn signal came on, vehicle began to pulsate and surge.pulled over and shut van off, would not restart, lights and hazards began flashing and would not turn off.retried ignition, lights and hazards went off, van completely died.informed to replace battery, had battery tested, it was fine.replaced battery, followed instructions to reset computer after battery replacement.had to drive van 10 miles to complete, during which abs and brake light came on, headlights quit (after dark) then began flashing.turn signal came on to signal right turn on its own.just before returning home, headlights quit entirely, and airbag light came on.parked van, let it idle, and the tachometer surged from 500rpms to 3000rpms.seems to fit descriptions others are saying about abs and speed control module underneath master cylinder getting soaked with brake fluid.
Our 2002 ford windstar had the abs and brake warning light come on while driving this happens at intervals with no apparent connection to weather, driving speed, etc.the lights will go off when the van is shut off and restarted.i have not made an appt with my mechanic to check the problem as of yet.on 11/26/2008. While traveling at night on an interstate the abs and brake light came on and shortly afterward the headlights dimmed.the air bag and battery light came on and the turn signals and headlights stopped working altogether.we were able to pull off the road completely.shut the van off and it would not restart.turned on the hazard lights and waited for help to arrive after calling 911 on cell phone.the hazard lights stopped working on the front of the van but continued to work in the rear.the interior lights started blinking and would not shut off at all when pushing the switch.the rear hazard lights also would not shut off when the tow truck that was dispatched arrived.vehicle was towed from the interstate to the nearest vehicle repair garage.garage has not been able to look into the problem due to the vehicle breaking down the day before thanksgiving.garage will call on friday after they have looked into the problem.
Battery light comes on periodically - driving home my radio shut off, abs brake light came on, dash lights dimmed then shut off, head lights began flashing, heater may have stopped (not sure, was focusing on the next road to pull off on), could not accelerate. I pulled over, shut off the van and waited. A few minutes later it turned over like nothing was wrong. This also happened to me about a month and a half ago.
I jan 2014 the abs & break warning light started coming on occassionally i has been to a mechanic several times i am told the breaks are fine but my abs system may not work and it would be a $1500 repair. Now the lights stay on constantly
While driving the o/d light blinks on and off..also the brake lights will stay on after i have turned he van off.. This has resulted in a dead battery at the end of the day. 2002 for windstar cargo van.
Inside lights comes on and flashes at times while driving, abs and brakes light comes on and stays on while driving.
The brake light and emergency brake light came on all of a sudden and the braking performance degraded and the braking distance requirement is long.this could be a safety issue.as i understand, the issue is the defective sensor with the soldier distance expanded due to the heat.
Abs and brake lights come on intermittently. I applied the brakes heavily and all 4 wheels locked up. The vehicle was uncontrollable while braking. The speedometer is erratic. The battery is dead sometimes after sitting overnight. The hazard lights come on by them selves. The door locks do not work properly. The tire indicator lights come on for no reason.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle began to jerk. The entire instrument panel, headlights, windshield wipers, and power windows failed to operate. The engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road until the rain subsided. After restarting, the failure persisted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a code was not detected. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
The brake lights on my 2002 ford windstar van will turn on by themselves at night, or will stay illuminated constantly during driving. When i arrive at my destination and with the ignition turned off i have to pump my brake pedal until the brake lights go off. There is frequently a burnt electrical smell when this problem occurs. I am delivering my ford windstar van to the local ford dealership for repairs, but found several online websites and forums of windstar owners with the exact same problem. I am concerned for the safety of myself, my family, and other drives while operating this vehicle. I am on my 3rd brand-new battery for this van due to the brake light problem. From research i think this is a design defect rather than wear and tear on my vehicle. Thank you for your time and consideration.
I took my van in to do the recalls. Well they said they saw nothing wrong with the most last 2 recent recalls. 2010 and 2011 dealing with front end and rear end. My question is if it doesn't look broken they don't have to fix it? i thought these parts were manufactured wrong, right? now how often should i take my van in to be inspected? at any given moment it could break and my 4 kids and i could go tumbling down the highway. They did do the speed odometer (which i'm watching closely for abs/brake light to come on) and in process for child safety attachments. The anderson ford dealership in cleveland tx will not do the other 2 recalls because it does not look broken, is this right? anyways abs/brake light remains on and off all the time on my ford windstar. Will have it check for brake fluid leakage running down to components.
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanicthey all checked my brakes, absand could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wantsstays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year.i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving.i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle .i see there are a lot of complaint about same problemmy niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
The abs brake light comes on and will not go off. This happens despite the vehicle being checked and serviced, etc. It's not the only panel problem. Odometer, speedometer, etc. Frequently freak out and spin wildly. Also, the turn signal on the right will stick, and the turn signal on alarm will sound endlessly.
2002 ford windstar abs light turns on during summer extreme hot weather and performs normally during other times of the year.i have always felt it was heat related and recently became aware that many other people have reported the same problem.see www.fordwindstarrecall.info.
My abs and brake lights come on randomly all the time since i got it in dec 2013.
While driving home one night headlights, and signal lights stopped working (lights in back continued to function) odometer stopped illuminating, and message panel displayed inconsistently.abs light came on randomly at times, and eventually, the speedometer stopped working.after several hours of labor tracking down the problem, the g.e.m. Module was replaced (at great cost).after replacing the g.e.m. Module, it became apparent that the instrument cluster was bad and needs to be replaced.unfortunately, these parts are on backorder and our only car has now been in the shop for more than two weeks and nobody can give us any idea when the part will be available and when the car will be repaired.furthermore, the ford dealership where our car sits in an undrivable state (the repair department told us that there is a risk of fire if we were to drive it) told us that there are three other windstars there waiting for the same part, and agreed with us (off the books) that considering the quantity of problems they are seeing with the instrument cluster there should have been a recall.
I have 2002 ford windstar and my rear lights ( tail light, backup lights and indicators ) keeping going off quite often. It happened 4times in a span of 3 months and the dealer or other mechanics have no explanation for it. I need to replace it now again. Why does it keep going off so often?please look into the matter.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs/ brake light remain on. Speedometer not working properly (inaccurate reading).
This problem has been off & on for two years. Abs light and brake light are off & on, but 3 dealerships including ford says the brakes are just fine after being replaced. I have spent $2000.00 on brakes trying to have these problems fixed.cruise control works off & on, i have taken it to 4 mechanics including ford dealership and they cannot find the problems with the abs, they say it is an abs module and want to spend more hours to find the problem.brakes have been replaced twice is two years.
Abs and break light comes on randomly while driving.seems to be more of a problem in the summer.
2002 ford windstar - brake lights staying on. Getting overheated & causednew battery to corrode and car to die. We had to jump start the vehicle. Read about faulty cruise switch causing this problem.we checked the cruise light and it no longer functions.car was manufactured in 2001. It is the vehicle our newly permitted 15 year old son is driving.why has this not been recalled? it is scary to think the breaks could go out on our son or that a fire could start.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions; the "abs" and "parking brake" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the brake light switch. The vehicle has not been repaired.the failures continued intermittently without warning.the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 85,00.the current mileage was 109,000.
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
I have 2002 ford windstar and my rear lights ( tail light, backup lights and indicators ) keeping going off quite often. It happened 4times in a span of 3 months and the dealer or other mechanics have no explanation for it. I need to replace it now again. Why does it keep going off so often?please look into the matter.
While driving at any speed right turn signal worked only intermittently.turn signal switchwas replaced once before. Vehicle had been in dealer's shop four times for turn signal problem.
Everytime i feel my gas tank up it spits gas out at me. I cringe at the thought of pumping gas. I let it go pretty low before resorting to a gas shower. As soon as i start pumping (s l o w l y) it will start immediately.there's more gas on the ground then in my tank! so pathetic!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. The failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. In addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. Moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.whenever the engine was running and the temperature is very high, the contact can smell gasoline inside the passenger compartment.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 65,552 and failure mileage was 48,000.updated 08/31/09
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The contact stated that the it took over eight months to perform the repairs and the vehicle became inoperable after repairs.the dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump had become defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 193,000.
2002 ford windstar mini van. Consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw
Engine light came on, unable to pump gas, gas blow back when attempting to fill, takes several minutes and attempts to fill tank. Have taken it to several shops unable to find problem, engine light claims to be bleeding problem, have dropped tank, changed fill valve, fuel filter, fuel pump, 3 fuel caps and still have issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.updated 9/4/14 updated 12/18/2014
Getting lean code p0171 and p0174. Dealer analyzed and from what i can tell it's tsb 03-16-1 (nhtsa sb# 16920) i have searched the internet (as you can) and it's a widespread problem (i know 2 other people personally who may have it).it is my belief that there should have been (or should be) a recall on this defect.in my case, the van will lose rpm's, then "rev" up on cold startup. When it does this, the van executes a "jerking" motion which to me could be dangerous.in other cases, it will stall or nearly stall at traffic lights.
2002 ford windstar lx. Consumer states problem with brake system *tgwthe consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The abs light illuminated.
Cel came on..blew 02 sensor code.replaced.few days later cel came back on now with p0171 and p0174 codes.this is a massive know problem from doing an internet search and also searching this site even under other windstar years.this is a very costly expensive and seems to be quite involved andthere needs to be a recall on this.
2002 ford windstar. Engine warning light comes on. Test meter shows lean condition in bank 1 & 2.resetting the mil light will work for a few days, then warning light comes on again. Engine runs well, no noticeable problems in driving. This has happened for at least 20,000 miles.
During fueling the vehicle the fuel spills out of the filler neck and sprays all over the car and ground.the trouble seems to be in a tank vent hose problem.this seems like it creates a fire and health/safety problem.
Our 2002 ford windstar had the abs and brake warning light come on while driving this happens at intervals with no apparent connection to weather, driving speed, etc.the lights will go off when the van is shut off and restarted.i have not made an appt with my mechanic to check the problem as of yet.on 11/26/2008. While traveling at night on an interstate the abs and brake light came on and shortly afterward the headlights dimmed.the air bag and battery light came on and the turn signals and headlights stopped working altogether.we were able to pull off the road completely.shut the van off and it would not restart.turned on the hazard lights and waited for help to arrive after calling 911 on cell phone.the hazard lights stopped working on the front of the van but continued to work in the rear.the interior lights started blinking and would not shut off at all when pushing the switch.the rear hazard lights also would not shut off when the tow truck that was dispatched arrived.vehicle was towed from the interstate to the nearest vehicle repair garage.garage has not been able to look into the problem due to the vehicle breaking down the day before thanksgiving.garage will call on friday after they have looked into the problem.
Dt: the door ajar light is on, checked all doors trying to open without touching the handles, and have cleaned the connections. Also,checked them to make sure there was no debris, and light was still on. Had an issuelast year, cleaned it, and it went off,but now it was on..
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine.occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & batterycheck out fine.the most dangerous problem is that the abs light is on and abs doesn't work properly.we continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground.had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose.the dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system.dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or abs module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, abs will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct.has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles.occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80).when opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly.when drivingthe door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again.when driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down.we can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin.we will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do.if we go further we rent a vehicle.now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
My 2002 ford windstar minivan driver sliding door wont open and door locks wont cross over at times cause safety issue for my child if there was a fire or something nobody could get out that door iv seen numerous issues on-line with other people about there door and door locks on there 2002 windstari hope someone will look in to this order a recall of the bad parts of the locks and latches.
Sliding electric doors opening while driving down highway, incident was repaired once, problem still occurring 1 to 2 times a week.owner has small child in car seat in the second seat, and three other children.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. Also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) abs and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. My power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. And last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time i put the vehicle in gear.
The power sliding door on the drivers side of my 2002 windstar sometimes will not stay closed unless i get out of the car and push on it. Also , it will not stop if an object is in the way and will open when the fueling door is open. I see many reports of this on the web sites. You shoiuld probably have someone investigate these incidents. Your other reports tend to blame the owners of the cars. The door does not close all the time. If you need someone competent to investigate these incidents give me a call.
Locks on all four pinch and it hurts.after the first time you can deal with it.after the fifth and sixth time it hurts.also other people have gotten in the vehicle and have been pitched. Other ford drivers say that they also have gotten pinched.everyone knows that coffee is hot.everyone knows that a hand in a door when the door is closing will hurt. It is not a known fact that a lock will pinch when you put your arm up to rest and accidentally lock the door with your arm or the automatic door lock kicks in.i just hope someone will fix this. I don't like this added feature to my van.i carry my kids and other kids in my car.please take a look at this.thanks.*****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769330
In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where i bought my windstar told me the abs module is bad and that i need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer.this has cost me lots of money because i already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. Sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. This is a pain.now, i have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and i have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! i have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. Despite the cruise control recall, i have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. I wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so i won't have to spend hundreds, again, or i will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because i really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the dealer diagnosed that the sliding door latch and lock actuator needed replacement. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 115,292.updated 02/03/17*lj
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
While driving 50 mph automatic rear sliding door opened without warning.
While driving at any speed the rear driver's door opened and closedon its own. Dealership inspected vehicle four times on different occasions,and found nothing wrong with the door.
Consumer states driver's door pops open w/o warning while driving. Mr
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the dealer diagnosed that the sliding door latch and lock actuator needed replacement. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 115,292.updated 02/03/17*lj
Door locks are activated and continuously active themselves, locks open and close and chimes for door ajar appears on instrumentation panel.lights on the mirrors luminate due to car reconginizing symtom of open door, draining battery.this problem first occurred while on an 8 hour drive home from canada, was brought to ford, they changed the front passengener sensor claiming car was fixed after 2 days in the shop.5 days later while enroute to nc, the same problem arose, locks opening and shuttiing and car chimming constantly.car was flatbedded to a ford dealership in north carolina.car was supposedly fixed, again, after 3 days in the shop.ten miles bbefore reaching my destination 65 miles away from dealership , same problem occurred again, after the rear sliding door sensor was replaced at this ford.after numerous attempts at fixing, ford motor corporation, has been unsuccessful in solving this problem.now security alarm, is activated due to door locks opening and closing.
While driving at any speed, intermittently the back right sliding door comes ajar.the problem hasoccurred on three occasions.the dealer has no idea what causes the problem.currently,the consumer has a problem with the back/left side door closing securely.the door had been leaking since the vehicle was purchased.the door had a significant difference in space between the front door in comparison to the driver door.also the cruise control was inoperative. *sc
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the passenger side power windows and doors automatically lock and unlock on a daily basis.he is unable to lock or unlock them manually.the contact has been to the dealer four different times regarding the electrical sensor failures.the engine size was unknown.the current mileage is 105,254 and failure mileage was 34,000.
Ford windstar 2002. The doors frequently open up again after i have hit the auto door close button and it takes several times to get it to latch. One door wouldn't open for 6 months, but now will occasionally. The most serious issue is that lately the sensor has been saying that the door is closed properly, however it has opened 6 times now while i am driving with my kids in the car. I took it in to the shop once when it was malfunctioning but not opening while i am driving, paid $500 to get it fixed, and it still never worked well. When i take it back in to the dealer, they say that there is nothing wrong with it. It is back in the shop now and i basically had to say there was going to be a lawsuit filed if one of my kids was hurt or killed if the door opened up while i was driving again, to get them to take another look...they said they would look at it and get back to me with an estimate to get it fixed!
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
2002 ford windstar hood unlatched and the hood hit the windshield.the hood broke the windshield.
Abs light and brake light coming on and staying on for unknown reasons. When light is on the abs brakes do not work right. Mechanic has checked it many, many times and each time gets a different code. Light comes on intermittent. Comes on regardless of how long driven that day, weather, temperature, or any other changes. This problem has been ongoing for at least a year.
Various warning lights coming on,abs , brake light , odometer reading dashes only and overdrive lights started blinking while driving. Electrical diagnosis and pinpoint test by ford found that the fuse blown due to the brake pressure switch leaking fluid through the wiring harness to the speed control servo and melting the servo.two days after the repair, the abs light and brake light started coming on again. Tested again by ford dealer, they said it'sa faulty ecu module.
Braking distance suddenly increased ( abs brake light stays on ).
2002 ford windstar - having issues with emergency brake light on, abs light on and traction control light on.have done some research and this is a very common problem that has not been recalled.braking distance is greatly increased.abs system does not function.
In my 2002 windstar the abs and brake lights come on while driving and will go off only to come back on another time while driving. In 2009 we had the safety recall taken care of, but it did not resolve the issue.now i am noticing while i have the van running, heat and radio on, the radio and clock lights will go on and off.also, the back doors do not always unlock and it will take several times of pressing the power door locks to unlock before they will unlock. I am fearful there will be an issue and i will need to get my daughter out quickly and won't be able to because of the door lock issue.
Emergency brake sometimes engages while driving or backing out of my driveway in the morning. The brake light on the dash comes on when this occurs. Dealer cannot find a problem after at least three attempts to fix it. The emergency brake sometimes pops when engaged also - as if the cable snapped or slipped. You have to put the lever down and reset it.
Abs light comes and goes, sometimes on and sometimes off.will it be there when i need it.i drive on roads covered with ice and snow in the winter and carry my grandchildren.i worry for their safety.
The emergency brake on the 2002 ford windstar is defective.i've had it into the dealer numerous times and they say they fix it but nothing ever changes.it sometimes takes two or three pulls on the emergency brake to engage it- irritating if you're parking on a hill and unsafe in a real emergency situation.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the abs light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time.they remain on until i park the van.if i turn the van back on the lights are off, but once i begin driving again all three warning lights come on.i have had the van.i have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires.i am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall.this has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
I have a 2002 ford windstar. There was a ford recall #09s09bto correct the abs/brake light issue. I went to a ford dealership in my area on 05/27/10 to have the matter corrected but after i left the dealership, i still have the same problem. I am driving this vehicle with fear since the problem has not been corrected and it can result in a fire.
2002 ford windstar abs and brake light on.under carriage started on fire while car parked in parking garage.
On numerous occations when the parking brake is applyed the cable tension will relase when leaver reaches near full travel. The tension will release with quite a snap, well the leaver will remain at full upward travel. When you put the leaver back down and reapply the parking brake it will usual work the second time. This was reported to the dealer who could not duplicate, but did ajust the parking brake cable tension. The problem persisted. Aslo on occation the parking brake would not dissengae fully with the leaver full down. The latest faiure occered when a friend was driving the vehicle. The parking brake was disengaed but after ten minutes of driveing the brakes started smoking and the driver reported that the brakes failed at that time. The incident was reported to the lawrenceville nj police. The vehicle was towed from the failure location. Upon my return home a week later i was able to drive the vehicle but the rear brakes were noticably weak and metal on metal can be heard from the rear drums. The car will be going to the dealer tomorrow to have the rear brakes replaced.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the abs system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
The incident occurred just after 9:00 pm on sunday evening (12/4/11) when i was backing this car to a road in the parking lot of princeton alliance church, plainsboro, new jersey. I turned on the engineer and put the shift gear on reverse and immediately heard big noises of grinding/snapping sounds. I could not control the car and felt that i hit a car behind me. I turned off the engine and realized that i did not hit the car behind me. A gentlemen in the same parking lot came to me and said from his experience this was a transmission failure. He and our family members pushed the car back to the parking position and relieved the traffic after a holiday concert. I am scared to think if this incident happened on a highway. I also felt lucky that this happened in a parking lot.
Brake light (red) and abs brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off.i took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything.all issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the abs ecm unit causing it to fail.
Rear axle reinforcement brackets were installed in my ford windstar under safety recall 10s13, by an authorized ford (dealer's) repair shop in 2011. I was told by the ford repair shop that "brackets" were the only type of repair ford authorized them to do under that recall notice. I recently received another rear axle recall notice, 15s27, that said repair brackets improperly installed under the prior recall, may result in a rear axle beam fracture. The recall notice said if axle replacement was necessary, ford would replace it free of charge. When i took my car back to the same ford repair shop, the service manager said that the rear axle was indeed cracked and needs to be replaced. He also said that ford is refusing to replace it free of charge and requires a copay of $300. I called ford customer service and was told the same thing. I believe the "band aide" repair originally authorized by ford under the first rear axle recall, was insufficient to prevent stress points in their defective rear axle from causing a subsequent fracture that no amount of preventative maintenance could deter. I believe the second axle recall notice indicates that ford has placed the public in jeopardy with "cheap fixes" to defective parts. However, instead of ethically replacing the axle, ford now seems to be cutting their losses by offering a "discounted" axel replacement (only) at one of their affiliated shops. Because a rear axle can cost about $1000 to replace, ford's "discount" effectively steers the business of customers who need this repair into ford's controlled business environment. We are left with no choice but to pay ford again, to correct their error and keep us safe.please call me at [xxx] car is currently at lucas ford, burlington nj.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Van won't go into gear or drive . I don't know if it the corrosion fractures of front lower control arm or transmission . Trying to find out if any recalls would be on the van on what's going on with it .
I was on high way, 35 mph and my car unexpected loss of motive power. So i was unable to go to the emergency line, my mechanic put a new torque converter and fix the problem, the was in january 13 2012, cold weather.
I was on high way, 45 mph and my car unexpected loss of motive power. So i was unable to go to the emergency line, my mechanic put a new torque converter and fix the problem, the was in november 2010, cold weather.
I pulled into driveway and put car in park and went into back of my windstar to check to see if the aircontioning vents were working per the request of my son. I was back there for several minutes. I got out and was standing outside the driversopen front door to turn off car. My son was in back seat with his door open and out of seat belt. While standing next to open door my car started to back out of drive way while it was in park. I tried to stop it with my arm by trying to jump into car to turn it off since my son was in car. It kept rolling down my driveway as i tried to catch car. It stopped by crashing into my neighbor's car that was parked in the street. The car was still in park .police came. Filed claim with insurance company. I went to hospital for my foot that was dragged on pavement during my pursuit to catch my car. I notified the dealer and they told me to contact ford directly. I filled out claim and i just received letter saying they can't determine if there was a defect. I read in the paper last week this happened to a woman with a ford expedition but her car ran over someone. Also a ford serviceman just said keep putting emergency brake on and never get out of car with car running. I was also told i cant' have it checked out because ford wants original parts and won't pay for anything until we can prove a defective part. I am very concerned about the safety of my vehicle. Since the accident, i have been following the ford's service man's advice by always making sure parking break is on and not allowing anyone to get out of the car until it is turned off.i have two children and need my car checked immediately. It is very fortunate that no one was outside playing when my car starting backing down the driveway while in park.
Abs light start flashing, lose cruise control, then over drive started flashing on the van, cut off o/d light still flashing.
Abs brake lights on, after research, its a common problem with faulty abs modules. Subframe is rotting out with the mounting points of the subframe peeling away.o/d light coming on intermittently, after research, common problem points back to a bad vehicle speed sensor. Mileage does not seem to be a factor. Faulty hard lines for rear heating. Multiple cracks in lines cause radiator fluid loss. Very very common problem, looked at 10-15 windstars in pull-a-parts lot, all with faulty hard lines.
We were driving around town and we heard a clunking sound in the back of the van.we took the van into the shop where they discovered a crack in the rear axle. Luckily this did not happen the week before, as we were driving many highway miles or it could have been worse.this was a recalled part and it was taken in at the time of the recall. Two different mechanics in town assured us that it was not our fault but that it was a faulty part.we take good care of our cars. We called ford directly thinking that they would honor their vehicle and fix a part they knew would break down.they gave us the run around and then never returned our phone calls.this van would had many good years left in it, now it can not be driven!
My 2002 windstar had the axle crack just under the recall repair sleeve the driver's side about a month ago. I brought it to the ford dealer who confirmed it was cracked and got the same response as the others. Ford warrantied the repair for 12 months. I had the repairs done during the recall brackets were added to reinforce the axle. I called 1-8003923673 (ford company) from direction from the local dealership. It appears that ford put a band-aid on the problem and gave a 12 month warranty on it. That's ridiculous! it is obvious that they did not do an adequate assessment on these axles when they made the repair/replace decision. They knew about the axle problems in 1998. Stated in internal memo in 1999 that heat treating could double the axle life. It's shameful what they knewand what they ignored. I was told that since the recall repair was done over 12 months ago that it would not be covered.i being the only owner it should be a way to have this problem fix by ford. I guess, i have not more choice to do the repair paying out of my pocket (not a chip repair) and to keep the receipt in case they expanded the recall. I also found out to go to nhtsa.gov to file a complaint. They will not expand the recall unless enough complaints are noted. Calling to the dealership is not enough. You have to call ford co. 1-800-3923673 and visit nhtsa.gov before it is officially noted.
2002 windstar recall i was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly hadstopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown
I am writing before i encounter a serious problem on the road. While in for state vehicle inspection, my mechanic noted that the rear axle "repair" (a reinforcement bracket) on my 2002 windstar van is failing. It can look ok on the lift, but once weight is put on the axle, the seriousness of the cracking is apparent. The repair was made by a ford dealership in 2011 under recall 10s13. I already spoke with ford customer service, and they say there is nothing they can do because the recall was completed. I am now waiting to see if the dealership that made the repair can help to correct the problem they (ford) have acknowledged exists, but without an adequate fix to date.
On saturday morning july 15th 2017, i was driving at 2:30 am. I had just left for my first job and crossed a set of train tracks. When i did, the rear axle snapped almost causing me to crash. After looking for the cost to replace the axle, i came upon a ford recall. When i placed my vin in the computer it came up that my 2002 ford windstar was in fact included in the recall. I talked to someone at ford via live chat on saturday after having the vehicle towed home and they stated that the recall was outstanding and i needed to call the ford dealership. I paid again to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. Now tuesday morning july 18th 2017, both the dealership and ford is saying that they cant help me and i need to take care of replacing the completely rusted rear axle. The rust causing the axle to snap was the reason for the recall in the first place. I have owned this vehicle less than 6 months and now as a single mom am left without a vehicle. I will never buy another ford again in my life and i will also discourage my friends and family from purchasing fords as well.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise when started. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the starter was hanging and the housing of the transmission was fractured. The contact was advised that the engine, starter motor and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 61,000.
Our 2002 ford windstar's axle fractured, as described in nhtsa campaign id number 12v193000. The dealership had installed brackets in 2012, and respond that we are outside the twelve month coverage window on this work, and decline to do anything else for us. Can we be sure of the state of the axle on inspection in 2012? i think that since the axle fractured, they cannot assume they have no liability, or that their choice to install brackets instead of replacing the axle was sufficient.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he felt something break near the rear of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was broken. The contact notified the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle felt as if it shifted into neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called gary crossley ford at (816) 781-4844 (located at 8050 n church rd, kansas city, mo 64158) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Consumer stated 2002 ford windstar output shaft failed causing suddenloss of engine power without any warning which increased the risk of crash.
Total sudden loss of steering the car went off the road totally out of control. No notification of recall subframe collapse. Entire steering parts destroyed and coolant leaked from engine this is incredible that no one was injured i was about to get on the highway!!!
While on vacation, we were driving slowly, looking at a lake on a gravel road, as we started up a small hill, the van revved up, and began slowing down. It rolled to a stop and did not move again. We had to be towed to the nearest town, we were informed we needed a new tranny. Had to rent a car. Found out the repair shop did not have all the equipment to flush the transmission cooling system, and had to have it towed again to a transmission shop. The tranny shop said we could get by with a torque converter, and repaired it.
My 2002 ford windstar van is not supposed to be able to shift out of park without first pressing and holding the brake. My 2 yr old son was able to shift it out of park by simply pulling on the gear shift lever. This resulted in the car rolling down a hill and smashing into a tree with my son inside. He was not hurt. The car was a total loss according to my insurance co.the car was in park and the engine was not running at the time of the accident. I have been in contact with ford motor co but i only get generic responses. My insurance co is holding the vehicle until a rep from ford has a chance to examine the shift lock mechanism but they seem uninterested.i have seen on line where there are two other similar cases regarding ford windstar vans and i believe this could be a serious safety issue.
Transmission light in dash has been on for years now. Local dealers tell me there is nothing wrong. They take my money and don't fix the problem. Abs light is on. Parts were bought and replaced by the dealer with in a year light back on. Cruise control cut out replaced twice. Dealer cant figure these problems out but if enough ofyour own research is done there are ways to figure out what is going on. Even if the dealer can't front frame mounts are rusting so bad you can pull it apart with your hands certified safe from dealer.
Driven heard a snap stop and look it was rear axel cracked.
April 3, 2016 while in motion on busy highway (i-96), vehicle just stopped going under power and rolled to a dangerous stop. Vehicle had no drive power to wheels. Vehicle had to be towed. Examination indicates transmission issue. Vehicle doesnot engage any gears and made no warning sounds. Mechanic says torque converter failed and is a common problem. Nhtsa recalled ford freestar for this issue but windstars are most effected and have not been recalled. On a highway, this is dangerous at 70 plus mph speeds. There was a family of four in this vehicle, when it just stopped going, with engine running. Someone can be killed in a rear-end collision from this warningless and sudden power-train failure. Vehicle has 108,900 miles and has undergone other recalls.
I heard unusual noises from underneath my 2002 ford windstar. I brought it to a mechanic who examined the rear axle and determined that it was cracked.
After driving down a major highway north of boston, ma (128/95 north) my wife and i, first heard scraping noise that became louder and began smell like burning rubber/brakes. The car lurched across the roadway/highway and we swerved and almost sideswiped car in the adjacent lane. We were in the process of exiting the highway on the off ramp to my work at rte 28 south stoneham/wakefield. We were able to pull over, gather our thoughts and continue to a gulf station on rte 28 in stoneham, ma. The gulf station mechanic/manager said he had never seen anything like it, a rear axle literally splitting in half. After viewing the rear broken axle and looking at the condition of the front right end and the overall condition of the sub frame they politely and forgivingly said they have rarely seen such a thing (cracked/separated rear axle and went on to say they have only seen this in ford windstars and went on to talk about a local women whose ford windstarlost control on the highway at 60 mph with her 3 children andwere scared to death and in conclusion would not touch the vehicle and warned that the vehicle was beyondsafe driving and repair. They were shocked that although there was some kind of brace on the axle in two places that the axle had snapped in two at the reinforcement and said even without the reinforcement on the rear axle they have never seen a rear axle split in two and compounded with the fact that it actually had a reinforcement bracket fail. Reiterating axles and sub frames are not wear and tear parts and in fact had never seen broken rear axles and sub frames crack and break andcorroded to this extent. Their reaction was of disturbing to say the least. They said broken axles just don,t happen and with added reinforcement it was "beyond belief" they had broken in half.
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on.garage can't tell the exact cause.the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven.the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied.i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford.i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense.the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
This is an addition to ongoing defect investigation #pe10016. I have a 2002 ford windstar. The rear axle housing "cracked in half" as i was driving on a highway, but luckily at a low speed in traffic. There was no warning, no accident and no pot holes. My tire began to smoke and the vehicle was inoperable. After the tow truck came i looked underneath the car and noticed the axle split completely in two.
The rear axle broke at 45mph blowing out both rear tires thankgod we wern't hurt and had no cars behind us seen recall online called ford but was told the van was not part of recall was purchased in mi new and has u design axle
Transmission started making crunching noises and still does, cant drive it because it is getting worse.
Driving onto the expressway via service ramp i felt the van shift to the right as i was about to enter the freeway. Lane i was about to merge onto was to my left.seemed as if something were terribly wrong. I continued driving, but cautiously.drove the vehicle for the next week, yet not very frequently.the following friday, i went to get an oil change and the serviceman noticed that my back driver's side wheel was tilted inward and then said the right side rear wheel was too, just not as much as the left side.he proceeded to tell me that my axle looked cracked and that my shock was totally corroded and stuck.the next day, i took the van to our trusted mechanic, who inspected the van. He said that my rear axle was totally corroded and cracked underneath the "band-aid" bracket that the ford dealership in imlay city, mi had put there when i had originally had taken the van in for the rear axle recall back on 2/11/11.he said to contact them about it.i contacted the service manager named nick on 11/11/13. I spoke to him briefly and explained that the rear axle was cracked.he said he would make some calls and get back to me.he never did.i attempted throughout that day to get a hold of him, he never called me back.later my husband tried to call him.instead a woman answered and said she worked in warranty division.she stated we call ford customer complaint ctr.we called there and spoke to a man named austin.he said a decision would be made by friday, 11/15/13 and that service manager in imlay city or regional manager would call us.no one did.we attempted to call dealer 11/15/13.for over an hour all lines were busy.we then called customer complaint center for ford.we were informed that their records showed that dealer called us 11/12/13 with decision to not help.that is completely false! no one called us regarding the matter, period!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, an abnormal odor and noise were noticed from the passenger side wheel. The vehicle moved in reverse when the gear shifter was in the drive position. The failure occurred constantly and the anti-brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 356,078.
Check engine light on - 2002 ford windstar - seems to be common complaint onlineservice bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the o2 sensor, this is not the casevehicle idles erratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in raini've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle.
We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive.
Driving home, down country highway, vehicle had no noise or gave warning. Heard a loud hiss/noise, smoke screen appeared behind van, i coasted van off roadway. Had vehicle towed home. Upon checking, rod went thru engine and transmission casing. Am wondering if this has been a problem with this vehicle, because i heard of a similar incident just today with another windstar. Thank you.
The 1st problem, had a check engine light on my 2001 ford windstar, c1518 "intake manifold runner control stuck open." after reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm 2nd problem, abs chk light and brk chk light come on after driving for a few minutes, abs module and abs sensor went out.
While driving on x way appox. 60 mph, noticed smoke emitting from rear of car and begin hearing a clicking sound. As i was pulling car over to side the right rear tire suddenly deflated. Tow truck was called, upon loading of vehicle on bed of truck was able to see rear axle in the middle toward passenger side had rusted thru right in the middle of a bracket ford had installed in 2011 due to a recall. Was informed that in 2015-16 ford did another recall on the bracket not being improperly installed. As showed in the attached photo there is only one bracket installed, my understanding there should be two. But even then that does not resolved the rust problem, it just holds the axle when it does break or corrode thru.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 45 mph, the tire warning indicator illuminated and smoke emerged from the rear of the vehicle. The contact called lilliston ford at (888) 397-9172 (833 n delsea dr., vineland, nj 08360) and was advised that the failure could not be repaired without a diagnosis. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle it was discovered that both rear wheels were angled inward inside the wheel well. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. The cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced in 2012 under the nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v193000 (power train) to prevent the failure from occurring. The local dealer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the tire began to rub the inner fender wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the axle should have been replaced initially under the recall and not bracketed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/03/15*ljupdated 12/09/15.
Purchased this vehicle in january 2012 and have had nothing but problems with it. According to ford all recalls have been done on this vehicle but here is a list of the issues with the van: abs light comes on, check engine light comes on, van has no cruise control at all, and last friday i could not put the van in gear. After the ford dealership "repaired" the solenoid for the van now all of a sudden there is currently no rear brake lights. This van is less than safe to be on the road and have seen that some of the recalls would have solved the speed control issue but the ford factory will not answer any of my questions. Take a look online and you will see thousands of people with the same issues we are having and it was brought to the attention of ford that we are having the same issues as thousands of other people so this is beyond a problematic vehicle.the vehicle is currently sitting at the local ford dealer while they try and figure out what is wrong with the light system. This vehicle has been in the shop twice since we have owned it and this is costing us hundreds (so far) to fix issues that everyone with this vehicle is having. The latest issues have led to us being without a vehicle for almost a week and we have a disabled child in the home and this is unacceptable.
I tool my 2002 ford windstar in for inspection of the rear axle and brackets were put in place.on march 9, the rear axle broke.luckily it was as i was pulling into a parking spot at work.ford is aware they have a manufactured defective part on these windstars and yet after the bracket is place they refuse to replace the axle after is rust and breaks anyway.ford deems it fixed.however, i disagree.they are putting the safety of thousands of people at risk.they should accept responsibility and repair the parts.extremely unhappy.i have been calling ford for 2 weeks and can not get a supervisor to return my call.it's ridiculous.
2002 ford windstar bad transmission po code 734.
1.continuing transmission/overdrive failures- flashing overdrive light.2. Heater door control failure.
Dt:the car was parked in garage with gear shift in park and engine turned off with no occupants inside.the car rolled out of the garage and down slight incline in driveway striking consumer.the consumer sustained injuries to both legs.ems and police were called.no indications as to what happened but officer inspected vehicle and did note ignition was turned off and was in park.no repairs have been made yet however there is an appointment for the dealer tomorrow.there was a police report and an insurance claim as well.consumer does not know how this failure occurred.*consumer did not have dealer information after deciding to file this complaint, will add later.*
Our 2002 windstar has had numerous issues.from clunking front suspension; rattling sliding doors; interior lights and locks that would come on and off by themselves.however, there are two unresolved issues and it's been to dealers numerous times, and each time, they just blow me off.the transmission shudders between the first and second shift, and does a "two-step" shift.when it finally does the second half of the two-step and engages, there is an audible cookoo, just like a cookoo clock.the other infuriating problem and possible danger is the brake pedal.it squeaks like an old mattress and also sticks to the floor if you have to brake while you are driving at freeway speeds.you have to use the tip of your shoe to pull the pedal back up.visit after visit after visit to 3 different dealers and they always claim there is nothing wrong.they were playing "beat the clock" with the warranty and now that's gone, and they are still doing it with the extended warranty.infuriating.nobody cares and nobody will help.
I purchased a 2002 ford windstar in 2005. In october i took it in for inspection and needed to have all four tires (one of which had been replaced 6 months before), the windshield wipers, a break light bulb and front brakes replaced...needless to say it failed and i made an appointment to bring it back in (after saving to have it fixed)! i returned to the dealership in november. I was then told that there was a leak in the transmission which would need to be repaired. The cost, as quoted by the service rep, would be about $1,500!!! i had just spent over $700 for the other repairs! i have only had this vehicle for a little over a year! i have searched several websites and have found that the transmission is a frequent problem with windstar owners (of various years 1995-2002), some of which who have been forced to have the transmission fixed multiple times. This is an outrage! ford needs to be held accountable for this problem! i cannot continue to sink countless dollars into this vehicle and i cannot trade it until the problems are corrected. This presents a serious issue for the someone like me, in the working middle-class. I will soon need to pick up a second job just to take care of repairs! this is crazy!! please hold ford motor company accountable for such terrible production...especially on a issue they have been made aware of (transmission) for years! thank you.
When startingthe vehicle it jerked forward without warning. The consumer almost injured her son. *sc
When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership repaired the front rotors/pads, but this did not resolve the problem.had to change wiper blades one week later, they were rotten. Transmission problems, had to drive in 2nd gear all the to the dealer, also has a strong clunking while putting vehicle into any gear.
Consumer stated for the 4th time in less than 5040 miles and within 90 days of owning vehicle, it has experienced a temporary failure of the transmission while driving at highway speeds with sudden loss of control of the vehicle, the transmission sticks into low gear then goes into a coasting mode and revving the engine as high as 4000 rpm or shifting between neutral and drive had no effect, when the vehicle speed got down to less than 5 mph, the transmission reengaged and operated normally again, the dealer kept the vehicle but no fault codes or malfunction of the transmission occured.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated and a growling noise was heard while driving 40 mph.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer.computer diagnostics were performed and the code po174 came up identifying a vacuum leak.the items recommended for replacement were the intake manifold gasket and associated parts, outer tie rod end and front axle seals, transmission pan gasket and filter.the insurer sent an investigator, who verified the service recommendations.the manufacturer was not notified.updated 12/5/2006 -
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle came to a stop. The engine was still running, but when the contact tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contacts mechanic did not mention anything specific that caused the failure, only that this was a common problem with that year, make andmodel vehicle and that it had to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with thefront brakes and front rotors, which hadrequired annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving on highway, my wife and two children were in a 2002 ford windstar minivan.suddenlythe vehicle lost all power, it was like it went into neutral and stayed there.after coming to a complete stop in fast lane on highway at night, they were almost rear ended by a truck. Luckily they escaped harm.the vehicle has low mileage and gave no problem of tranny problems before.brought car to garage, it needed a complete overhaul of transmission at a significant cost.please look into this for us, i don't feel this should happen to a minivan that has been as wall taken care of as my wife's. Thank you very much
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the check transmission lamp illuminated. Also, he mentioned that while driving the transmission would fail and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,240.
Consumer stated for the 4th time in less than 5040 miles and within 90 days of owning vehicle, it has experienced a temporary failure of the transmission while driving at highway speeds with sudden loss of control of the vehicle, the transmission sticks into low gear then goes into a coasting mode and revving the engine as high as 4000 rpm or shifting between neutral and drive had no effect, when the vehicle speed got down to less than 5 mph, the transmission reengaged and operated normally again, the dealer kept the vehicle but no fault codes or malfunction of the transmission occured.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the abs lamp, torque converter lamp and the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/06/11 updated 10/5/11
Overdrive light begins flashing and overdrive shifts out ogf gear.this problem has happened on two consecutive ford windstars i've owned. A 1999 and 2002. Both problems occurred at the 120,000 mile mark. In both cases the transmission was diagnose as needing replacement.in both cases the flashing o/d light came on again after the transmissions were replaced at great expense.this time i replaced the trans in the 2002 with a trans out of a 2005 with 52,000 miles on it. Now 2 months later the light is flashing again but the overdrive seems to be functioning properly.in the case of the 1999 i had to replace the abs control module after replacing the trans which i believed might have fixed the problem, but i don't know for sure because i dumped the vehicle quickly afterward.in this case i'm going to trade in the 2002 on a chrysler pacifica
2002 ford windstar. Consumer states that when the vehicle went in for inspection for a recall the consumer was informed that the axle was cracked.the consumer was informed it would be 3-4 months before the vehicle is returned to him. Prior to the axle failure, the transmission had to be replaced and the rear door would spontaneously open.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on.i was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy.said that the abs was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed,a/c stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out.i am taking it to ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and i believe this is what is causing this problem.the brake fluid may be leaking on everything because i did small a burning smell.
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
Overdrive light and shifting problems.
Transmission in our 2002 ford windstar mini van madeabnormal noises for about 2 months.vehicle was taken to dealership of purchase for inspection, and theyattributed the problem to tire and wheel alignment. All four tires were replaced with alignment. Also, transmission noise persisted,andvehicle was returned to dealership.again nothing wa s found wrong on inspection with instructions to return later for more complete examination. On february 10, 2005 transmission malfunctioned accelerating the engine to 3200 rpms with a speed of 70 mph.vehicle suddenly lost controland veered to theleft into a leftturn lane,resulting in acollision with an illegally parked truck and trailer. Subsequent investigations revealed the driver was unable to stop the vehicle by braking. The driver, my son , was trapped in the windstar mini van due to a complete collapse of the front frame. After a difficult extraction by the city fire department my son was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Spouse was driving 2002 for windstar down 40 mph road and transmission stopped supplying power to the front wheel drive and vehicle stopped moving.
Anti lockbrake shifter is inoperative,this device is to preventlever from shifting without brake depression.also,child was able to shift lever into drive gear while vehicle was parked.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle felt as if it shifted into neutral. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called gary crossley ford at (816) 781-4844 (located at 8050 n church rd, kansas city, mo 64158) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Consumer stated 2002 ford windstar output shaft failed causing suddenloss of engine power without any warning which increased the risk of crash.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall related to the power train. The failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact noticedthe rear tires were leaning inward and found that the rear axle was cracked in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility but did not receive repairs. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 20 mph, the contact heard unusual grinding coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to her private mechanic who discovered a crack in the rear axle and recommended replacing.the dealer was contacted who advised there were no recalls for the failure. Any repairs would be at her expense.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 72,500.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear-end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. The contact stated that the rear axle had fractured in two and both rear tires were protruding inward. Also, the contact stated that the rear driver side tire sidewall was defective. The inner axle exhibited extensive rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileage was approximately 122,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph the contact noticed a loud popping sound followed by a thump in the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire was bent inside the frame. A local dealership informed the contact that the rear axle needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 112000.
2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked. Consumer thinks that someone should look into this problem with the rear axle. *njthe mechanic noticed the left rear tire was leaning in.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound. He assumed one of the tires had blown out but upon further inspection he found that the rear axle had fractured.the vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While reversing 2 mph from a residential driveway, there was a loud bang and the entire rear axle fractured. Both rear wheels collapsed inward unexpectedly. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 72,588.
Everything was fine until last night when between 50-60 it started making a clunking noise and would shake the entire van.we couldn't get it looked at anywhere because it was late.well this morning i was driving to work at 6am and i started losing control and the van was swerving all over the road.luckily there were no cars behind me, i was able to make it to the side of the road and girls weren't with me.i thought i had lost a tire but when i got out to look the back axel was completely split in two.i was really mad because i just paid $800 to have the intake valves fixed.when the taxi came to pick me up he looked it up and said there was a recall.he also said his intake valves went out on his 2000 windstar and that's not covered either.i called my mechanic and he said just a couple weeks ago a lady came in and brought her van to have the back axel fixed.so now my husband and father in law had to pay for towing to bring it to the ford dealership and nothing is open today or tomorrow as it's labor day.mind you i just bought this van in march as the mileage was low and the price was reasonable.i have now realized i am forced to buy a vehicle with payments.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably.the contact regained control and stated that the rear axle failed.the dealer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle.the manufacturer has not been notified.the current and failure mileages were 115,000.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer expresses discontent about recall repair *tgwthe consumer state he received a recall regarding the cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer stated the cruise control worked fine up until the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall done. The cruise control worked for about two weeks and then stopped working. When the consumer returned to the dealer he was informed that the abs was leaking which caused the cruise control to stop working.the abs light did illuminate, but then it went off.also, back in may, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to fishtail. When the consumer arrived home and inspected the vehicle, he discovered the rear axle had cracked.the consumer removed the axle and discovered it was hollow and had rusted from the inside out.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to have the oil changed when she was informed that the rear axle was cracked. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle would have to be repaired at her expense as there were no warranties or recalls for it. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving between 65-70 mph he lost vehicle control without prior warning. He was able to safely pull the vehicleto the side of the road. Upon further inspection he noticed that therear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection.the technician stated the rear axle was defective.the insurance company was in the process of inspecting the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction.the failure and current mileages were 113,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. On april 6, 2010, while driving home, the rear axle broke in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic replaced the rear axle at that time. The contact called the manufacturer to request reimbursement but was denied since the repairs were not performed at an authorized dealership. The failure mileage was 96,028. The current mileage was approximately 97,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving25 mph when there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered the rear axle was fractured. The contact was concerned that if she were driving at a faster speed she could potentially have been involved in a crash. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,400.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar which was purchased in 2008. She heard a grinding noise in the rear of the vehicle. She also noticed that the rear tires were prematurely worn. When the mechanic was replacing the tires he stated that the rear axle was cracked in half. The manufacturer was contacted; however, they would not take any liability for the failure due to the mileage. There were no recalls for her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to her independent mechanic where the brake shoes and axle were replaced at her expense. The mechanic also stated that the entire back end of the vehicle was damaged due to the cracked axle. The failure and current mileages were under 126,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact wasdriving approximately 60 mph,the vehicle exhibited a bouncing vibration. The vehicle was able to continue in operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic that stated there were two cracks approximately one to two inches long on the rear axle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding onto a ramp.suddenly, the vehicle swayed with a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.the driver reduced the speed rate and pulled over to the side of the road with caution.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the failure was contributed to a broken rear axle.the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction.the failure mileage was 92,836.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that when accelerating from a stopped position, both rear wheels would cave in and the axle was split in half. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were not offering warranties on the part and repairs would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was being repaired by the local mechanic by replacing the rear axle. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a cracking sound and discovered that the rear axle had split. The contact called the dealership and was advised to pay for the repairs at her expense. The current and failure mileages were approximately 91,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear wheel axle broke in half. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the highway with half of the axle dragging on the road surface. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 45 mph, the rear axle broke. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed an unusual cracking sound coming from outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear axle had fractured and would need replacing. There were no prior warnings of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 145,000.
The rear axle broke into while driving at low speed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to shake with an intense vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to a defective rear axle. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and maneuvered the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed that the rear axle was fractured. The contact was awaiting repairs. The vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving atapproximate speeds of 25 mph, the contact heard an unusual squeal from the rear tires. As she continued to drive at speeds of 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to sway. She had to drive with two hands on the steering wheel to maintain control of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the contact found that both rear tires were protruding from the tire well. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where she was advised the rear axle assembly had cracked. The necessary parts needed to make the repair were ordered accordingly and the contact was awaiting repairs. The approximate failure and current mileages were 135,000.
To whom it may concern. My name is [xxx], we have a 2002 ford windstar.last week the rear axle snapped while my wife was driving with my 10 year old son. But for the grace of god, she didn't crash and was killed.axle actually snapped in two.since this incident, we have gone on line and found over 200 incidents of this same problem.evidently, rear axle is "u" design, and salt and road debris gets caught up in axle and causes corrosion.ford better address this problem before someone is killed.please note that most of these vans are used by families, with small children.i would hate to see a fatality without ford doing something about it.is there any recourse with ford.my contact info is: [xxx]please review and advise a.s.a.p. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was traveling the kansas turnpike with my sister in my ford windstar van at night.the van then started to be shimmying and vibrating some, like when the road is rough.we were traveling through some construction so thought it might have been attributed to the road conditions.but the vibrating continued.we pulled off the highway and looked at the tires, but they all looked good.we continued driving, trying to figure out what was causing the roughness.i continued driving at different speeds to see if that made a difference.it did not.the vibrating was not totally continuous,every few seconds or so it disappeared, then would restart.i kept driving, with hazard lights, at about 45 mph, because it was nighttime, and on the highway.i pulled off at the next service/rest stop and got out and looked at my tires.one hubcap was askew, which i put back on.to see if that had anything to do with the van's ride, i decided to drive a bit in the parking lot.i put the van into reverse and just as i started to move, there was a loud clank and thud.there was something seriously wrong.i saw that the rear tires both were crooked, the van, lower, and that the rear axle was broken into 2 parts.a policeman verified that the car was broken so it could stay there until towed. It was flatbed towed to a ford service center, where they had to replace the rear axle assembly, shock absorber assemblies, rear stabilizer bar, spindles, rear parking brake cable (which had rusted and seized up) assemblies and inner and outer tie rods and nuts and bolts.. At the time the van had less than 71,000 miles on it.we were very lucky that we weren't still traveling down the highway when the axle went kerplunk!
Purchased vehicle january 2012, passenger front seat belt latch was broken, i purchased a new one from dealer for $170.48. March 2012, it broke again with same problem. It does not latch, or when it does latch, it opens on its own with or without anyone in the seat. Dealer refuses to warranty the 3 month old latch, but offered to order me another for $170.48 +labor without having to pay for it first. Aftermarket dealers say its a common problem with 2001/2002 windstar's and 2001's had a recall on it. 27 junk yards between buffalo, ny,cleveland, ohio & pittsburg pa all have defective seat belt latches in their 01/02 vans. So my option is to either not use the front passenger seat or pay $233.43 every 3 months to have a new latch assembly installed. I have paperwork from champion ford, confirming that the seat belt is broken dated 4/6/2013.but the female service writer conveniently lost my paper work for the original seat belt latch from 2012. Also searching net brings up over 23,000 reported issues with 2002 windstar seat belts. Why has there been no recall on the 2002 windstar as there was with the 2001.its not fair that i should have to pay $233.43 every 3 months to the ford dealer to have a working seat belt. Clearly this is a safety and manufacturing defect.. Its unreasonable to make me decide if i feel safer hunched over in my electric wheelchair in the rear of my van only belted into the wheelchairs safety belt having to hope that it doesn't flip over squish me during an accident or if i would rather be ejected thru the front windshield!! how can i be asked to put my life at risk every time i get into the van!!i always thought that seat belts were the most important safety feature in a vehicle. How can this be allowed to continue? i thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
Electrical shorts fire , ac , brakes speel control ,locks doors
I was involved in accident where i ran into a motorhome that pulled out in front of me.i was traveling approximately 40mph and hit at a slight angle but direct hit to the rear dual wheels that actually dislodged the axle of the motorhome.my vehicle was totalled.it had severe damage to the front end including the driver's side half of the bumper.the impact buckled the roof of my windstar mini-van.the air bag did not deploy and the seatbelt apparently failed as my chest hit the steering wheel and also my face.the state trooper said he saw my teeth marks in the steering wheel and the steering wheel was cracked.if i did not have a bruise on my left shoulder area that showed the seatbelt actually caught for an instant and then released me into the steering wheel the trooper said he would have cited me for not wearing a belt.i had unbuckled my belt to get my hanky to try and stop the blood flow from my facial injury is why it was not on when the trooper arrived.the vehicle was totalled so no repair was attempted.the vehicle was towed to a nationwide evaluation center in columbus, oh where they said they would hold it until october 28 in case anyone wanted to inspect it.i called ford customer assistance center in detroit michigan and they said they were not interested investigation why the air bag and seat belt did not function properly.i received a fractured sternum and a facial laceration that went from outside to inside.
Driver side seat belt comes undone by itself.
The passenger side middle row seat belt assembly fell off its sliding mechanism on the inside of the van.this heavy assembly nearly hit our 5 yr old daugter in the head.there is a bolt sticking out of the area where the seat belt assembly used to be.
Consumer states that on the middle row of the vehicle the consumer was trying to put a piece back onto the seat and needed to fold down the bucket seat and in doing so the seat folded down at a force that it cut the consumers finger deep. The consumer was trying to put the cover back onto the mechanisum that folds the seat down. Contacted dealer.nlmjlg
The driver's seat has a sharp metal in the seat that pokes and tear into the left back pocket area. Ever since i had this car i discovered my pants have developed this "tear" . I found that my pants were being ripped in that general area and one day i felt this sharp area sticking my palm. It cannot be seen only felt so that is my complaint and i have over 10 pants that were ripped.
2002 windstar recall i was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly hadstopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown
Dealer won't honor warranty for repair on vehicle. *lathe consumer received a recall on the vehicle child restrain anchorage system (recall# 03v459000).the dealer refused to repair the vehicle indicating that nothing was wrong with it.
I have been reading about recent complaints to the ford windstar 2002 and have concerns.i had my abs module replaced last year because all my idiot brake lights were going off intermittently.i have also not used my cruise control in over two years because once activated it will not shut off until the car is turned off.it appears that the brakes are related to the cruise control leaking on the brake line, but ford does not see the windstar as a problem.this concerns me, since there have been fires with the windstar van.i also took my car into a ford dealershipto check the seat latches and was told my car was not covered.my recent repair woes is the air conditioner compressor is going.this was a problem with my last ford windstar.(related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=ford, model=windstar).
My abs brake light, emergency brake light and brake light would intermittently go off.then it was every time my car was started.i was told my abs module needed to be replaced.my car could be driven, but my abs brakes would not work.i was told by two mechanics that this was a problem they had seen with my vehicle.my cruise control also sticks.i have not used my cruise in over a year, because once activated, you can not shut it off.the only way it resets is to turn the car off.the ford windstar is one of the only ford vehicles not covered under the recall, but upon doing a web search have found that windstars have started on fire because of this issue.also, i received a recall on my mid/read seat latches.when i went to the dealer, i was told my car was not covered.i drive a 2002 ford windstar.i am very concerned about the recent recall since the brake line is directly related to the fires caused by the faulty cruise control.please advise is the research is to include other ford models.
Dt:the contact stated when vehicle was involved inan accident the second row driver's side seat became dislodged.the contact sustained a sprained back.there was a child safety seat inthe second row seat, but because it was rear facing the child was not injured.a police report taken at the scene.there was nhtsa recall 03v459000, but this vehicle was not included due to vin.
I fractured my tail bone when sitting down on the middle seat on the passenger side of a 2002 ford windstar mini-van.it has an exposed sharp metal bracket that attaches the seat belt shoulder strap to the seat. *la
2002 ford windstar struck broadside by a old ciera on right side.right side of car was lifted up, then car came back down.either collision or near-overturning popped the left center seat (captain style seat) loose from floor.injuries in crash were not related to seat failure.seat was not occupied.
Though i've replace rear cylinders and brake pads (inside the rear drums) about one week ago (197,992), sometimes when i stop at an intersection or stop sign, with the parking brake off, the red "brake (!)" dash light comes on. When i resume movement, it goes off. I've been to my local ford dealer and neither time have they fixed it (28 sep & 4 oct 12). I even had the entire hand brake assembly replaced. On-line sources lean towards ecu/hcu failure. I change all fluids every 25-30k; the last time the brake fluid was flushed was at 190,000 on 22 may 12. The front brake pads were replaced then, too. I have detailed maintenance records-i'm the original owner. My abs light has not come on, yet.
Abs brake light came on, as well as the red brake light.both lights come on and go off intermittently.have had vehicle checked by mechanic and local ford dealer.dealer states codes c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254; will need ecu hcu 2f2z2c219ba and 2f2c296ac which is obsolete.reports of this being a common problem with this vehicle and possible recall in future.
My abs light is on and will not go off and speedometer wouldn't work properly when the weather was really warm,and just september 21st 2012 my car was not able to switch out of park,and on oct.18th 2012 my brake light stop working all together. I have research this problem and there is a recall out on ford windstar 1998-2003 with the same problems. But when i called ford 10/22/12 they check my vin and stated that there was not a recall on my car only ford windstar van with parts made in virginia. I don't understand why my car cant be repair at ford expense when there is evidence that there i s a problem with the car.
We continue to have issue with abs and brake light kicking on randomly. When this happens brakes become tight, squeal. Brakes and system appears fine. Others have the same issue. They need to recall.
Abs warning light on, traction control and brake light also on i was told by the dealer the abs module has failed.
Abs light came on while driving on highway 7/24/2012. Had abs reset a week later. Then on 9/13/2012 while driving 30mph abs and brake lights lite up. Stopped and checked brake fluid, all full. Restart engine and lights went out.
Driving at 60mph, got to stop sign and tried to stop and the brake pedal sank to the ground, i pulled emergency brake and pulled to side of road just missing car in front of me. Tried to pump brakes and just sank to ground each time. I checked brake fluid and it was full. Drove backwards a few times and hit brakes to stop to adjust rear brakes, not much change. Pumped brakes many times and seem to work after a few pumps. Drove a bit forward and to stop had to pump brakes and they worked.drove home and brake pedal sank to ground, but pumping helped.after driving over 15min, brakes now work fine. Took to garage and the are not sure what problem is. They want to change the abs module. The abs light is now on? did not notice the abs light on before.not sure what the problem could be. Is there a recall for this? can't enter an address from canada, picked a state and zip to enter my info. Thanks
Abs brakes failed.
Abs light came on intermittently after 8/05/2013. Had brakes checked, pads/rotors/drums appeared, tested ok. Had brakes serviced (front pads/rotors replaced) 2/24/2014. Light for abs came on again 07/01/2014. Light comes on and stays on. Turns off when restarting. Seems to only occur in summer months. Stopping distance seems to increase when abs light is on!!!
Abs light stays on, brake light occasionally comes on and eventually goes out but abs stays on.
Back in 2008 my abs and brake lights would come on while driving to work. I had the problem looked at at my local ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as the ecu/hcu control box. But because my extended warranty did not want to pay for the 1200.00 bill because they felt that only the electronic side and not the hydraulic side needed to be replaced. So i then went to another ford dealer and they diagnosed and replaced only the electronic side. There were 3 times that i had to pay the $100.00 deductible to have the same problem diagnosed, which was eventually fixed(no more lights) by the second dealer.then in june of 2013,now with 116,563 miles on it,my gauge cluster started to act funny. All of a sudden when i was driving, the gauge needles would move out of control. Eventually the tac needle pegged itself all the way to the right and the speedometer quit working. I took it to the ford dealer and they replaced the gauge cluster with a rebuilt one for $789.00. Since that time i have not had any more issues with the gauge cluster. I was told by the tech that this is a common problem with the windstars. I also have a 2001 ford windstar that has 105,000 miles on it that i am thinking about selling so i don't have to endure the cost of a gauge cluster in it. Also along with having to replace fuel pumps in both vehicles at a cost of around $1000.00 each i am wondering if ford has a good product. Thanks for your time.
I was taking the kids to the park today for a birthday party and i notice my abs and my brake lights where on while driving. I pulled of to side of the road put the van in park and shut it off. I started the van an it was off this isn't the first time that this has happen. The first time that this has star was yesterday 4/20/2013 the van was in park and running for at least five minutes and they ( abs and brake lights ) came on did the same thing shut the van off and restarted it and they where off the other time was later that night at a drive-thru van in gear foot on the brake pedal and the lights was on ( abs and brake lights) don't know what is wrong but this need to get fix.
Abs and brake warning lights light up on dash.when car is turned off and then back on, warnings are no longer lit. Then they come back on later, at some random time. There does not seem to be a pattern or common situation, such as rain, etc.
I lost control on the highway i was driving i hit a pothole and my car when its own way i was coming home from the hospital from just giving birth two day earlier and i kept hearing a weird noise so i took my car to the shop and they said it was the lower control arm.
Abs and break light comes on randomly while driving.seems to be more of a problem in the summer.
Red (brake) and yellow (abs) lights on intermittently.problem is worse in hot weather.see http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#brokensoldierseems like an abs (safety!) issue would be worth a recall.
My abs and brake lights keep coming on and off.i have had the entire brake system replaced and the abs sensors.there is no particular thing that causes them to come on.in fact sometimes i will be driving down the road and not even touching the brakes and they will just pop on.i don't feel that we as ford owners should have to pay a costly repair bill to have multiple things done to the vehicle when this seems to be an issue with the vehicle itself not normal maintenance.i have always been a ford owner and have sworn by ford but this van is causing me to not want to own another ford ever.
The brake and abs lights on the dashboard come on intermittently although there is no problem with these systems.
Abs light comes on for no reason.
On june 16,2006, while vehicle was parked in a parking lot, someone informed us that my 2002 ford windstar was smoking from under the hood. An internal fire occurred, damaging the wiring harness and windshield wiper motor.unaware to the cause of said fire the damaged parts were replaced. Then other problems started to arise, the vehicle cruise control stopped working, the abs/brake light remained on andthe speedometer was not working properly (not accurately reading). The local ford dealer was informed of the before-mentioned problems including the internal fire that had occurred , at the time of the initial brake pressure deactivation switch recall.the dealer stated that the brake pressure deactivation switch indeed was leaking and that they supposedly checked the abs control module. Still the abs/brake light remained on and the speedometer did not work properly. On 3/14/14 the windstar was taken to a local garage to diagnose the abs/brake issues again. It was determined that said unit needed to be replaced. The abs module was subsequently removed and examined the control module (3/21/2014). The abs module suffered an internal fire and the wiring harness connector was melted and damaged. Also found wasevidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections. This evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. The local dealer refused to repair or replace the module under the recall claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, and that said recall was closed. Ford has been negligent in this matter and luckily the vehicle prior to today, has not become a runaway fire event and burned to the ground!! at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. I have kept the damaged control module for examination.
Vehicle brakes have failed on three different occasions in the last 4 months, road conditions have been wet on one occasion and dry on the other two. Abs and red brake light appear at the same time, but only intermittently. Dealership tells me it requires new electronic control unit and hydraulic control unit.
Abs light start flashing, lose cruise control, then over drive started flashing on the van, cut off o/d light still flashing.
When driving my abs and brake light show on the dashboard. This has happen in the past . They turned off for awhile about a year then came back on. They are not on all the time but have been on pretty consistent, my mechanic tried to fix the problem but alas still on.
While driving on a highway with cruise control engaged, the brake and abs lights came on.the brakes were unaffected.we stopped and checked on finding a mechanic in the town we were going through, but when we re-started the van, the lights were back off.the brakes remained unaffected.the problem recurs sporadically at intervals of a few weeks to a few months.sometime later, we had to have the cruise control repaired due to two bad switches (damaged by leaks).i mention this because evidence suggests a link between the cruise control and the abs problems.
The abs and red brake light as well as the traction control light, and now my battery light come on and off intermittently. The abs system kicks in at unnecessary times making it difficult to stop. The speedometer is now also bouncing up and down intermittently, but no other gauges seem to be affected.
My abs and brake lights have been coming on while driving and staying on for months. I am not sure if there is an issue with ford windstars in general or if there is an issue that causes this.
Brake and abs light on after vehicle is operated, parked briefly, and operated again. Problem occurs intermittently. Worse in hot weather. Problem has been on going for two years.
Abswarning light is on while driving vehicle.resets when vehicle is turned off but comes back on once brake pedal is depressed.
While driving the abs and brake light will illuminate at the same time within the instrument cluster. While the lights are on, the abs system is inoperable and braking distance is reduced. Problem is intermittent. When driving the problem will show up and after turning off the engine and restarting, the lights will go out. Issue happens again within a few days/week later.
Abs light turns on intermittently, sometimes function of brakes are affected.told my repair shop it is a faulty connection in the abs module.
Transmission light in dash has been on for years now. Local dealers tell me there is nothing wrong. They take my money and don't fix the problem. Abs light is on. Parts were bought and replaced by the dealer with in a year light back on. Cruise control cut out replaced twice. Dealer cant figure these problems out but if enough ofyour own research is done there are ways to figure out what is going on. Even if the dealer can't front frame mounts are rusting so bad you can pull it apart with your hands certified safe from dealer.
Abs light comes on while driving, without touching the brakes.light then goes off when vehicle is turned off and restarted.after a few minutes, abs light comes back on.
Abs light on -- won't go off.. Brakes are skipping (new pads / nothing wrong with new parts).
Abs and brake lights on dash came on for first time while driving at 45 mph, not using brakes, they just came on. They have been going off and on intermittently since.seems to happen more when the car is warm.can turn the car on to warm up and the 2 lights will be off at start-up. After a few minutes, both abs and brake lights come on even though car is just idling and no one in the car! sometimes can drive 60 - 70 miles before the lights come on, sometimes they are on at start-up.
Red and yellow brake lights on dashboard come on and go out even when master cylinder is full of fluid.
Hello, the abs light and e-brake light now come on and stay on for extended periods of time.sometimes the lights will not come on, but then come on after i have been driving for a while.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While operating the vehicle, the brake and abs sensors illuminated. When depressing the brake pedal, the stopping distance increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir leaked brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The abs system fail and the car lost control.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While operating the vehicle, the abs sensor light and brake sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician reset the lights in order to turn it off, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 64,000.
The abs light and brake light started coming on. Now theycome on all the time.
The abs and red brake and trac lights come on at the same time,stay on until i turn the car off. It will go for weeks than it comes on again,same thing. Its been almost going on for almost two years.
"takata recall" it has the abs light on and the brakes feel like is going to pop or dont even work in one point im really scare to drive it change the brake boster and nothing fuse sensor for the a b s. And nothing i wish just to give it back to the ford comp..evry where i go
The abs and brake light indicators turn on sporadically and remain on until the car is restarted.i have watched for some patterns, but seen few.cooler weather keeps them off longer and when it is hotter out, then they turn on quickly.i might also drive the car for 30-45 minutes before they turn on, and when i restart the car, it is inconsistent on if they come back on or stay off.this has been happening for quite some time and is now happening more routinely than when it first started.
I have purchased a 2002 windstar in april 2012, we noticed the abs light and brake light would appear and we'd be low on brake fluid. We replaced the master brake cylinder but they said the sensor on bottom was unavailable to order, we called ford and they told us the same thing. The sensor is full of brake fluid. We have to fill our brake fluid about once every 2 weeks in warm weather more often. When i took it into dealership for recall on axle i asked about this they said theres no recalls for it. I can not afford to purchase a new vehicle nor would i want to sell this vehicle to another person as it was sold to me without being told of problem. Is there going to be a recall on this?
Just noticed that the abs light would go on and off, checked fluid levels, fine, and then the light stays on all the time.
The abs warning light stays lit after starting.
As the outside temperature rises, the brake and abs brake warning light came on and my brake effectiveness reduced and took much longer braking distance to stop the minivan.this is a safety issue that may lead to crash or accidents.
Brought in van for recalls 09s09, 10s13 and 11s16. This was for the subframe issues and speed control switch. Speed control switch was supposed to address leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid still leaking and now dealership is charging me for brake switch repair and bleeding of brakes. Also abs light came on after service and now dealership says abs sensor needs to be replaced. I believe these are all related to original recall but dealership says no.
Brake and abs lights on most of the time, myriad codes, hard to even know where to start troubleshooting...updated 07/30/15 updated 9/23/15
Abs and brake lights come on intermittently. I applied the brakes heavily and all 4 wheels locked up. The vehicle was uncontrollable while braking. The speedometer is erratic. The battery is dead sometimes after sitting overnight. The hazard lights come on by them selves. The door locks do not work properly. The tire indicator lights come on for no reason.
Abs/brake module failure.
Rotted rear axle beam , 2002 ford windstar , this vehicle was taken to a near by town ford dealership : ace motors in woodbury nj , for the rear axle recall in 2015 not sure if anything has been repaired or not i was just told by the dealership that the vehicle was inspected and passed and ok to drive but when the axle broke on the driver side i took pitchers and it looks like someone has put on some kind of slave clamps on both sides of the axle that i don't see on other ford windstar mini vans ( see pitchers ) called up the dealership ace motors and they said to bring it up to them and they will have a look at it and maybe it can be put in a claim ticketbut again maybe not , it's hard enough to put on a flatbed tow truck with the damage that it has and if some reason they don't put a claim ticket in i can't afford to keep towing this vehicle all over the place so dealership gave me the ford i.n.c company phone number : 800-392-3673 , so i called them and more less they told methere is nothing they can do , one thing i'm happy about is we was going slow in my home town pulling off the main road onto a side road heading to the house when it happened and nobody got heart when it happened even though it was so loud and nosy think it broke a shook and brake lines . 8 / 8 / 2019
Abs light came on intermittently at first. Around 100,000 miles. Then it came on solid... With regular brake light on as well. Ford dealer said it was the abs control module.
Neighbor came by early and told me the brake lights were on. I went out to inspect but didn't see them on.got in the car an hour later and noticed smoke and horrible "electrical" smell. I checked the entire car, but found nothing, when i went to start it, the battery was dead. Had my friend give me a jump, hooked up cables and sat in the windstar for a minute, i then heard crackling and immediately smelled smoke. Under closer examination i found it was the center, upper brake light assembly completely melted, bulbs were contorted. Had the assembly replaced with a ford part from dealer, three days later it happened again, so i removed bulbs before it completely melted. The center "third" brake light does not shut off, even when car is off, 12, strong volts to bulb socket, on or off! left and right brake lights work fine...for now.i have no doubt my car would have completely been destroyed, had it not been for the battery going dead.
Abs brake warning light comes on when outside temp is 85 degrees +.anti-lock brake system is disabled due to faulty circuit board overheating.
Battery light comes on periodically - driving home my radio shut off, abs brake light came on, dash lights dimmed then shut off, head lights began flashing, heater may have stopped (not sure, was focusing on the next road to pull off on), could not accelerate. I pulled over, shut off the van and waited. A few minutes later it turned over like nothing was wrong. This also happened to me about a month and a half ago.
Exiting highway from off ramp into 4 lane red light intersection at normal speed. Applied brakes, no reaction to slow down. Pumped brakes still no slowing. Drove car into shoulder and field at off ramp. Car went through chain link fence and finaly came to a stop when it hit a tree. Police responded. No injuries or major property damage. Car was towed to garage and finally ford dealer. The brake module failed. Month old inpection, no brake problem. Police commended fast thinking to avoid a major accident invovling hitting any other vehichles.i have a police report but i do not have a scanner.
The abs warning lights come on and turn off at various times under different conditions.
I purchased the 2002 windstar van on 7/15/14 with 155,400 miles. Shortly after that the abs light and the brake light came on. I could not find any problem with the brakes nor with braking. The brakes seem to be working fine. The lights seem to reset themselves every so often but will come back on. (note: i am an old school mechanic not a modern day automotive tech).
Abs and brake failure light came on.brakes still work, but the abs system is sometime shut off.lights reset after a few weeks, but then come on again at random times not related to braking.abs code are numerous and all hit at the same time as the c1185 code.the other codes are for the input and output valve failure on each wheel.this has been happening for over two years now and i see that many owners of this vehicle have the same problem that points to the control module and possibly bad circuit board solder joints.vehicle has been in for rear axle corrosion recall.
Abs and brake warning lights on dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved,it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault.
Abs light and brake lights are on.i had the brakes checked and levels are good and pads are fine.abs is non-functioning.this is a common problem.
***********updated information from odi number:10554248************abs and brake warning lights on the dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved,it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault. My wife just informed me that when the lights came on,she could feel the brakes be applied just a little on its own (without pressing the brake pedal) for about a second or two.had the codes cleared and the same code came back on a short time later with same reaction from brakes.
Brake light and abs light stays on in the vehicle at all times at the present time. At one time the light would come on and off (was worse when it was humid out). Have replaced numerous brake parts.
While operating this van the abs/brake light will illuminate on the dash. This is an intermittent problem that sometimes comes on as soon as the vehicle is started, other times it will come on after driving for a mile or two. This causes the abs brake system to stop working and is a safety issue. I have had the codes checked many times and cleared with no other problems showing just to have it re-occur at a later time. It seems to be related to outside temperature. If it is really hot outside ( 90+ ) the light will come on quickly, when its cooler it may come on later in the day, or after driving further.
Car bought in march 2014 from used car dealership. Abs light and brake light started coming on in may. Mechanic told me that this is a problem with the ecm and getting it replaced is costly. If i chose to replace it, the issue may occur again because ford has not resolved the issue on the actual part. Brake failure concerns me because i have two children under 4 years of age in the car with me most of the time. This past weekend, the brakes did not respond when i decelerated. I had to put the car in park and shut off the engine to stop it. Ford needs to look into resolving this major problem asap, as no driver should have to be worried that their brakes will fail while driving.
Yellow abs and red brake lights come on.o/d light flashes.resets when car is turned off, but the abs and brake light come on shortly after staring to drive.had brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder and had that replaced.brakes work and fluid level is fine. When o/d light is flashing, car jerks on first transmission shift.have to turn off car and restart to get rid of flashing o/d light.
I was driving at highway speed (65mph) in heavy traffic when the abs (yellow) and brake (red) lights suddenly came on.i continued driving since there was no place to stop.when i had to suddenly stop, stopping distance was reduced by lock up of the brakes.a few minutes later, i was able to stop the vehicle, turn off the ignition, restart the vehicle and both lights turned off.the lights came on later in the trip.this on and off abs and brake light scenario was repeated four times that day, luckily no more sudden hard braking stops were necessary.it was very hot that day with temperatures near 90 degrees.i took my vehicle to my local repair facility three days later anddescribed the situation above.the vehicle was test driven by the shop throughout one day.the shop could not get the abs and brake lights to come on during driving as i had described. Braking action was normal for the vehicle. On my service invoice, the shop reported a stored computer code c1185 - abs power circuit malfunction, but no problem found.the shop asked that i monitor the situation and bring the vehicle back in when the abs light consistently is "on" so that the problem can be diagnosed correctly.reluctantly i am going to follow the shop's advice.
The abs light and the brake light will frequently light up on the dash.if i am able to pull over and cut the car off, the lights will occasionally not come back on when i start the car again.however, if they don't come back on, i have no idea if they will stay off or if/when they might come back on.if i am unable to pull over, the lights will stay on for the duration of the ride.i have no idea if this is doing damage to the brakes or if it is just some sort of electrical short.
Alarm warning lights come on for abs airbag and speedometer and tach fails.
I get a warning to check the traction control and i get a brake malfunction warning, it resets after i turn the car off and it's sporadic.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The brakes were applied and they abnormally traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the brakes would grind when applied. The brake and abs warning lights were also illuminated when vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of issue. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 175,000.
The hand brake lights up when brakes are applied when coming to a stop. The light will go off and then back on again when brakes are applied again.
Follow-up on odi # 10593430. On may 26, 2014, after ford dealership in fort walton beach, fl kept my vehicle for a week to fix the cruise control and seat latches recall, i was finally able to pick up my van. They also checked the cause of odometer and speedometer to stopped working, abs and brake light remained on, sliding doors not working, and o/d light flashing; i was told the cause is a defective abs module. They charged me $114.27 to diagnosed the problem and quoted me $1,265.00 to replace the abs module.i showed to ford service advisor, andrew tompitch, a print-out from nhtsa website stating that part of fixing or remedy to the cruise control recall was to "inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary." "repairs will be completed free of charge." yet ford charged me for this service and told me that the problems were not the same since my vehicle's scds supposedly did not leak. How could i verified what he told me was true when he wouldn't let me enter the work bay to watch what the technician was doing to my vehicle? andrew admitted that the abs module is defective and that they had replaced several modules due to the same problems as my van. But andrew said it's not part of the recall and wouldn't replace it free of charge. If ford used defective parts such as the abs module, then ford should be responsible to replacing the defective abs module and recall it before a life is lost!
Late april 28,2013abs and emergency brake warning lights came on and stayed on. May 1,2013van's speedometer quit working.
Abs light and brake lights comes on after driving a few miles. Does this periodically each time it isdriven.was told by ford dealership & independent repair shop that it was a faulty abs brake module & that the regular brakes were fine but abs was not working causing warning lights to illuminate.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar on july 6, 2012, my abs light and brake light came on simultaneously and stayed on for approximately 20 minutes until i arrived home.the next day, july 7, 2012, when i started my car in the morning to run errands the lights were not on.later on that day, i started my car and began driving and after about five minutes of driving once again the abs light and brake light came on and stayed on until i shut the car off.this has continued to happen as of the date i am typing up this complaint to you.it goes on and off whenever it feels like it and is very random, just like so many other problems with our 2002 ford windstar.our electrical system in our ford windstar also works whenever it feels like it as far as locking the doors, opening the doors, etc.it is difficult to ascertain what is causing the abs light and brake light to keep coming on so randomly as there are days it does not come on at all and i feel this is something the ford company should be responsible for looking into.i would respectfully like my name added to others who have reported this problem and are demanding a recall.as i understand it, this could become a very serious problem and even involve a fire.i would appreciate your serious consideration when looking into this recall.thank you for your serious consideration.
Abs warning light comes on & off intermittently. Can not re-set it, but the brakes seem to work good otherwise. Is this a problem or has ford had a recall on this issue? i hear it is common.
Abs and brake lights come on periodically. Can't be reset and have asked mechanic what issue is. Was told it's an abs module that costs at least $700 to replace. Have looked online for help on this and it looks like several other people are having this same issue. Is ford looking to put a recall out for this? living in the midwest weather, having my abs working would be a nice addition when driving in the four seasons of weather.
Right after i had the recall for 3 different recall the front end, brakes, rear axle completed my abs light, brake light & track off lights all light up on my dash all at the same time & stay on. I have a photo of this. After i turn van off for awhile (it needs to cool down) they go off. I called ford several times about this and they said it had nothing to do with their brake recall or front end recalls if i wanted to pay them to check it out i can bring it in. Amazing that i never had any problems with my van until ford started fixing the recalled items.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) switch is leaking brake fluid.
The abs and brake lights came on just two weeks after i purchased my windstar. They would come on and off intermittently over the course of the next few weeks. I took the car to a mechanic and was told it was my ecu master relay which cost me almost $1000 dollars. After a few days the lights came back on again i took it back the mechanic and he said that maybe the part was faulty and he would provide me another. To which i asked for a refund because that was a brand new part it has to be more then the part.
Our abs and brake lights are on. We had the brakes replaced, but they are still on. Our mechanic tells us it may be the abs control module, which they want over $1,000 to fix. We have read that this is a common problem with the windstar and it may be related to a defective part other than the abs control module. Is there a recall on this item?
Purchased vehicle in 2011 used, shortly after purchase the following issues began to occur, the last issue of the overdrive light blinking continuously occurred on 12-04-2012.vehicle sited above exhibits constant abs lighted yellow, brake light - constant red, odometer - mileage replaced with dashes, speedometer - not functioning, cruise control - not functioning, over drive on/off indicator - continuous blinking.
The brake and the abs lights keep coming on they have been doing this for a couple of years.
Abs light came on during normal driving conditions for no apparent reason. Car is very well maintained with good brakes and has relatively low miles.
Abs brake lite illuminates,brakes appear to continue to work.
Yellow abs light and red brake warning light came on. Abs system is no longer functional.
Approx., a yearago my abs module went bad and i had it checked by a mechanic to verify that fact.just recently my speed control deactivation switch went bad and leaked,. Now i found out there is a connection between both the switch and the abs bad module. Ford does not have a recall on the abs system, but they do on the above switch.very possibly the high cost of the module has kept them from having a recall!!! i have read complaints about the same problem from another ford van owner. Also the switch was changed approx. 5 years ago and it went bad again.( per a ford recall then) there should be a definite recall on windstar van abs systems and as a safety issue---ford should replace the switch and wire harness again! ..updated 08/12/14
The abs going off and on and the brake light isalways on and i need to have this check out.
Abs and brake lights are on after running about 5-10 minutes intermittently. After that the car did not start. Brought it to repair shop to scan and learned that abs system problem that might prevent starting system function.
Driving van hit small bump in road abs system comes on .now l brake get hot due to abs control module coming on .
While driving, dash abs light and dash brake light come on.occurs more often in warmer weather, but does occur on occasion in winter (cincinnati, ohio climate).do i have abs brakes or not when light chooses to come on while driving?
The warning light for brakes and abs kept coming on and there was not an actual problem with the brakes.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. The vehicle continued to accelerate over a curb and crashed into a tree. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the scv switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they informed that there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 234,000.
The abs, track off, brake light indicators, and check traction control intermittently illuminate.they remain on until the key is turned off, and then reset.the frequency is intermittent and not measurable.initial checks have no results as the lights are out when checked by a repair shop.
Brake and abs dash light illuminate.once the vehicle is shut off then restarted the lights do not come one for a little while, but they do come back on.the codes that come up are directed to faulty abs module.we were told there is a possible fire risk involved due to manufacturer's defects.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Anti-lock brake light comes on intermittently, and while on, the anti-lock brakes do not work.often the light just comes on for just a short period, then goes back out.repair shop can't identify problem unless the light is on.i'm told this is a common problem with this make and model, probably the anti-lock brake sensor.typically, when starting the car, the anti-lock brake light is not on, and the brakes work correctly.the light will come on and the anti-lock feature of the brakes will not work suddenly as you're driving.bad situation in cleveland, ohio in the winter.
From a stop, started making a left hand turn when the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. There may be a possible leak from the scds which could end up causing a fire. I will have it inspected.
Brake light and abs constantly come on in hot weather.brakes checked by service dept and no problems found.has been occurring last four summers.
Brake and abs lights turn on at same time without an apparent cause, this happens after driving van 5 or less minutes at a low speed. Once the engine is turned off and restarted again, both lights remain off, and again, after driving the van for a short distance brake and abs lights come on again.
As i was driving with my mother the abs and brake light came on. I pulled over turned the car off then on again. The lights turned off. But about two days later they both came on again. Now they come on and off.
Yellow abs dash light comes onrandomly and also the red brake light on the dash comes on at the same time as the yellow abs light and is also random, some times they stay for days and go off for a short time but come on again later.
I was driving down the road and our and and brake lights had came on. Took it to the local shop and was told about the c1185 code was on. We were driving on the way home, and it just comes and goes with every start up and shut off. Car was in motion. To my acknowledgement i'm not positive what is causing this issue but i've been researching and have read about many of the same issues in this particular van series. I've read about ford's safety recall number 09s09 and and my vehicle is to be in that recall as well.
The abs, brake, and traction control lights all came on. Turn on and off intermittently, but stay on longer each time. Mechanic says it may be the abs control module and hcu.
Abs brake light and regular brake light comes on and stays on.
Abs brake light comes on, cruise control will stop working or will not work at all and speedometer/odometer electrical problems (speedometer will at times jump up or down when showing speed (mph) at times all the warning lights in the instrument panel will come on and off. Right now i have the yellow abs light on, also the red brake light is on. In a few days they may turn off, only to turn back on a few days later. I an very concerned about the abs light, with the light on, does the abs system still work? i bought this windstar new in nov. 2002. Brakes have be replaced and or checked and it keeps doing the above. Note: vehicle has 66,000+ miles.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While operating the vehicle, the brake and abs sensors illuminated. Also, when depressing the brake pedal, the stopping distance increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir leaked brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a traffic stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle began to function normally several moments later. The contact also stated that the brake, abs and over drive off warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the master cylinder failed and was leaking brake fluid onto the electrical components. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The abs yellow warning light and red brake lights come on at random driving times.once lights appear, the abs system no longer works.we have replaced the brake module two times and problem returns within days of replacement.
The lights come on after a few miles of operation and stay on until the engine is shout off.the next time the engine is started the car will travel a few miles and the lights will come on again.
Abs and brake light on continuously.
Abs light on also brake light on.
I try to stop and the abs would not work.
Abs brake lights and brake light turning on randomly and no issues with abs.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
Abs lights came on out of nowhere when nothing is wrong with the brakes.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the abs and the brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 125,000.
Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously at random on almost every trip. Once on, they stay on until car is shut off. This seems to be related to a loose connection somewhere in the system because they usually come on when i hit a bump. This never happens when i am stepping on the brake pedal.
Braking distance suddenly increased. My abs lightand trac off lights on. During driving my traction control will come on as i brake on dry pavement, i almost wasnt able to stop. The mechanic said my cruise control was leaking ( that has previously been fixed) but that want causing it. I will have to buy a abs module. It is parked right now due to scared to drive with my kids in the car and i'm a single mom and can't afford the module.
Left ford dealership with my just purchased 02 ford windstar. Within 10 miles of dealership abs and brake light came on. Returned to dealership on monday. Tried to charge me diagnostic fee for issue.... Wouldn't fix problem unless i paid for parts and labor. I complained numerous times. Said wasn't their problem and not a recall. Still having issue. Now vehicle has abs light on (without brake light). Check engine light came on. Barely made it home.... Going back to dealership tomorrow. I will never again purchase a ford. Especially not from dealership that won't correct problem even though i paid $2k extra for extended warranty.
At drive-through, radio suddenly quit, and the abs and brake lights came on.right turn signal came on, vehicle began to pulsate and surge.pulled over and shut van off, would not restart, lights and hazards began flashing and would not turn off.retried ignition, lights and hazards went off, van completely died.informed to replace battery, had battery tested, it was fine.replaced battery, followed instructions to reset computer after battery replacement.had to drive van 10 miles to complete, during which abs and brake light came on, headlights quit (after dark) then began flashing.turn signal came on to signal right turn on its own.just before returning home, headlights quit entirely, and airbag light came on.parked van, let it idle, and the tachometer surged from 500rpms to 3000rpms.seems to fit descriptions others are saying about abs and speed control module underneath master cylinder getting soaked with brake fluid.
My abs and brakes lights have been coming on at different times for my 2002 ford windstar for a long while, and stay on now that it is summer. I have tried to fix this problem on two occasions and changed the bad ecm with a new one and the problem has returned both times only after a few months. I made a leftturn at about 5 mph with the two lights on and when i applied the brakes at the completion of the turn to stop at a red light the brakes seized and the car continued moving slowly into on coming traffic while making a metal grinding noise. I was able to quickly put the car in park to stop it right under the light. I then turned the car off and back on and the lights went off and the brakes worked normally again.a few blocks later the abs and brake lights came back on but the brakes didn't seize this time. This issue is dangerous and i had both my wife and children in the vehicle with me. Ford needs to recall these cars and build a ecm that will not expand during warm months causing the abs system to fail. Mechanics have told me that this is a major issue with the windstar.
Abs light and brake light have been on for months off and on.have a slight brake fluid leak.was backing into my driveway and the o/d light came on and started flashing, the odometer went blank, speedometer stopped working and the a/c began blowing hot air.checked fuse #10 and found it was blown.replaced fuse #10.odometer and speedometer work but other lights still on. Have an appointment to have the van looked at tomorrow.
While driving at any speed the abs & brake light warnings light up. Had all recalls done and mechanic said it would cost around $600.00 to repair.
Abs light comes one when the air temp is 90 degree plus and stay on until the engine is turned off.it will say off for maybe a few minutes to a couple hours.in the past 24 hours, the abs light came on twice in three trips.last year, when it was hot, it did about the same.as i understand it, when the light comes on, my brake's anti-lock is nonoperational while the light is on and scares me until i can safely pull to the side of the road to turn off the engine.
After purchasing used van the abs and brake lights lit up on dash, and come on intermittently while driving. Weather seems to play a role whether the lights come on or not if its hot outside the lights come on quickly, and if it's raining they come on going through puddles. Once the lights come on they stay on until the van is shut off. Had a diagnosis done a ford dealer, and was told there is a leak over the abs brake module that is causing it to short out the abs system.
I have an abs code c1185 which may be related to a faulty solder joint in the abs module. This renders the abs system ineffective.
About 2 years ago i have noticed that the abs and brake light would come on sometimes now after driving a few miles they come on constantly now. I spoke to a ford service advisor and was told it would cost me over $600.00 to repair and that there was a recall only for certain states. This does not seem fair to other ford owners to have to pay for something that ford has a default on and seems to be a problem with in a lot of these vehicles. I can not afford this repair and i'm sure most people can not afford. Please look into this.
The abs and the brake light both lit up and remained on.when cooler temperatures prevailed, the lights would then go out.this again has occurred most recently on 08-30-2013. The following codesaffected were c1185,c1198,c1194,c1254,c1246,c1250,c1214,c1210.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated.the contact stated that the pedal sank to the floor when the brakes were engaged and in order to stop the vehicle the pedal had to be depressed several times. The failure recurred multiple times.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the abs power relay output circuit had malfunctioned.the vehicle had not been repaired.the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The abs light comes on and then off a lot.
We parked the van at walmart and when we started it back up the abs and brake lights came on and stayed on until we shut down and restarted 2 times. It started doing it sporadically. We bought this van used, so we took it back to the dealership and they ran a diagnostic and said that nothing was showing up and just reset the system. The lights had stayed off until sunday, october 14th; they are now starting to come back on sporadically.
Van intermittently has abs light, trac control off light, and emergency brake light all on at various times. If vehicle is turned off sometimes lights go off sometimes they do not. Also at random times the theft light will come on and van will immediately shut off (this occurs at speeds over 35mph). In addition the power steering reservoir will not hold fluid. Needs to have fluid added at least 2 times a day. With the exception of the power steering issue, the brake failure and the theft system failure is extremely dangerous. I have seen numerous complaints regarding these items. I took my vehicle to ford for repair of the recall on the speed module and they told me that these other issues were not their problem. I called ford customer service and the individual on the phone told me that if i felt it was unsafe then i should sell my van. This is an extremely dangerous problem with ford vans....the brakes fail and the theft system is faulty!!!!!! they should not be allowed to manufacture any vehicles!!!!
During normal driving both the brake warning light and the anti-lock brake warning light will come on and stay on.they don't always come on but if they do they don't shut off till you turn the ignition off.we never know if it's a real brake problem or just an electrical glitch.
Abs light stays on, now brake light comes on and goes off.
Abs light intermittently on and off consistantly. Was told as module needs to be replaced
Approximately a week ago, the #10, 15 amp fuse was blown. Replaced it with an approved fuse and blew right after i started van up. I had noticed some liquid on garage floor about 2 days before the fuse blew, the"brake" light on dashboard was lit up. I checked the brake fluid level and it was very low. When i added fluid, i noticed there appeared to be a leak of fluid on the front, underside of the master brake cylinder. I had a friend who is a mechanic look at it and he told me the master cylinder could be bad, but looked like the pressure switch was where the leak was originating. Upon further inspection, he noticed there was a wire harness that was soaked in brake fluid and beneath another one was wet. He attempted to clean both of them and replaced fuses, but after using the brakes the first time(going out of the driveway) i heard a "pop" and the fuse was blown again. This particular fuse controls the odometer, speedometer, the abs light on dashboard. The amount of fluid going onto the engine is a good probability of a fire starting when the leaking brake fluid is on the hot engine. This seems to be an increasing problem and needs to be recalled.
Abs brake lights on, after research, its a common problem with faulty abs modules. Subframe is rotting out with the mounting points of the subframe peeling away.o/d light coming on intermittently, after research, common problem points back to a bad vehicle speed sensor. Mileage does not seem to be a factor. Faulty hard lines for rear heating. Multiple cracks in lines cause radiator fluid loss. Very very common problem, looked at 10-15 windstars in pull-a-parts lot, all with faulty hard lines.
My van abs light and brake light comes on and goes off all the time.it has been staying on more often.it doesn't matter what speed, temp, time, or if brakes are applied.is my van safe and why hasn't ford done anything about this problem.i have read hundreds of complaints on different site.
My 2002 ford windstar started to display the brake, traction control and abs indicator lights, indicating that the abs system was malfunctioning.this causes the traction control not to work, and the abs to shut down.standard brakes still function.at first, the lights would stay off for a period of time when i restarted the car.i would start to drive, then i might hit a bump in the road and the lights would reappear.now, the 3 lights are on as soon as i start the car or within a few minutes of driving, with or without hitting a bump in the road.my mechanic stated that this is a common problem in ford windstars and that an abs module needs to be replaced at an approx. Cost of $1500.
After driving some distance, usually 5-20 miles or after the van has warmed up, the abs and brake dashboard lights and come on.the speed at which this occurs is random. The abs is indeed incapacitated, thus suddenly increasing the braking distance.the trip computer also beeps, and tells me that the traction control has been disabled.
I purchased my 2002 ford windstar as a new vehicle andi have been the only owner and driver.it has received regular professional servicing and repairs and overall, is in superior condition.since 2007 it has only been used on the weekends and i use a smaller car for work.a few years ago, the abs light started coming on unpredictably and intermittently in rainy weather and the brakes would lose power dramatically increasing braking distances.because the problem with braking was sporadic at first, the mechanic thought it was merely an electrical problem causing the abs light to come on. The ford service department said there were no recalls for such a problem.i have had the brakes replaced, and although the pads and rotors are in good condition, the braking problem has worsened.the abs light and intermittent brake failure is much more frequent.i have recently learned that other windstar owners have experienced the same problem and that ford recalled 1999-2003 windstars for abs because the ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint that fails causing the intermittent contacts.when i brought that information to my ford service manager, i was told the recall did not include my particular vin.i am not sure how ford determines which vins get recalled -- but i am sure that my vehicle should have been included.it is unsafe because the brakes are unpredictable at this point.it is scary to think that ford would allow this known and serious defect in it's vehicles to go unaddressed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the speed control warning indicator flashed and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that several years ago, the abs module was replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 372,000.
The abs and brake lights wont go off. Technician says it is a dealer problem with all windstar. Brake system could be in danger. Very worried about driving. Please issue a recall asap.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brake, abs, and traction control lights all illuminated. The only way the lights stopped illuminating was if he had the under carriage washed. Eventually, the lights all illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for a diagnosis, however the failures continued. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
Ford found that the rear axle had a hole in it causing the axle to shift to the right. Recall work was done a few years ago. They said it was my fault and would not pay. Abs and traction control light come on however reset when restarted. As of today they don't go off.
My abs light is onand my brake light will also be on at times. Have had brake work done and checked several times.they find nothing wrong with brakes. Told i could get new abs computer system put in but nothing wrong with brakes and that would just be $$$$$$ and i have already spent several hundreds of dollars on it.even had new brake pads put on again in 2014 with a new caliper, still light appears.it goes off and then it seems when driven for a while lights come back on.at times i do smell something like it is hot but did not find anything. I am also having my engine light staying on. Code is showing lean fuel. Mechanics have done all kinds of test including i think a smoke test and showing no leaks. I have spent a lot of money trying to get this problem fixed and having no success.i am using certified mechanics and my husband has also been in the front end business for over 30 years and known as one of the best. So i have my abs light and brake light and my engine light on????bought used van 2009 i now have 144,000 and i keep my van serviced.
While traveling at highway speeds, noted that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument cluster.checked fluids and pads and they appeared fine.since that time, the lights intermittently come on.front brakes have been replaced as well.have had 3 independent shops look at the problem and all say that the abs module has failed.when the lights are illuminated, abs does not function.vehicle now has approximately 80,000 miles (04/22/2013).
Code c1185 with abs light error on dash indicating braking problem.
Traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, brake light comes on.
I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission.while working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty.upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, i.e. Transmission, steering components, etc.i looked the issue up online and i found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford.when i checked my vin for active recalls, the nhtsa website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.
Check abs light comes on along with check traction control and the hand brake lamp is illuminated. A code check reveals the code as c1185 - abs relay.it is happening with increased frequency now.this happens sporadically under a variety of driving conditions.to clear it i pull over, turn off the engine; wait a few moments and restart the vehicle.
Abs and break light come on when applying the breaks.checked the break several time but there was nothing wrong.
Abs brake light on.
Abs light on.
The brake light keeps turning on and off(abs control module problem?). The power window on passenger's side had stopped working a few years ago.
Abs system activated under normal breaking conditions, caused extended breaking distance. Has happened 13 times since the initial failure. Dealer unable to replicate but scanned for codes and found c1185 which they said was failure of the abs controller/computer. They suggested $1200 in repairs but couldn't guarantee it would "fix the problem". Have multiple abs fault codes all the time now. C1198, c1194,c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242 ,c1214, c1210, c1446 which all point to multiple failures in the computer. Searching the internet it appears on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ that a recall for this issue may be in the works as of 5/2014.
Abs and brake lights on dash on due to ecu and hcu failure.
Upon startup and while driving the abs and brake light will illuminate.this has been consistent and usually occurs at least 5 days a week.
Electrical shorts fire , ac , brakes speel control ,locks doors
First, the power steering wasn't working and parts of it had to be repaired and replaced.but the worrying thing is that the abs yellow light and the red brake icon on the dashboard often come on and remain on while we're driving. That is worrying, as we don't know if it means the brakes are faulty or not. A firestone mechanic said it was because of rust build-up, but i don't like that the yellow abs and the red brake icons come on, because who knows if that means the brakes won't work or not. From my online research, this seems to be a common problem with ford windstars, and needs to be addressed!
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on.garage can't tell the exact cause.the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven.the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied.i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford.i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense.the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
Brake lights were coming on so we took it to have it looked at and the said it was a bad wire for the anti lock brake system and said there has beena problem with these in other windstars.
The abs and brake warning lights come on intermittenly. Problem appears to occur more often in warmer weather. Does not come on when engine started but after driving both warning lights come on. This has been a problem for a few years.
Abs light and brake light comes on and stays on for days at a time then will go off and remain off for a day or two and then come on again.the problem is that both lights (abs and brake) come on and then will stay on and then go off for various periods of time.have had all of the abs sensors checked and they all check good.problem is annoying and intermittent.
Abs and brake warning lights light up randomly and cruise control stops working.main brakes still function. I see lots of similar complaints online. Had brakes repaired twice and the mechanic always mentions a loss of brake fluid.even after that, the problem persists. I do not believe my vin was ever part of the scds switch recall but i am suspicious this may be somehow related (?).if so, there could be risk of a fire and i do not feel safe. I'd like some answers before i spend any more money at local mechanic fixing this car. Calling ford dealer tomorrow to see if there is anything they can do.
Absand brake light are on
We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive.
Takata recallwe recieved a notification of safety recall notice 15s27 of defective rear axle on the vehicle. We having problems with the brakes and that might be the reason we having those issues.
The abs light and brake light comes on.i hook up the computer and the code read c1185.i read online that this seems to be a problem.if there is that many problems there should be a recall.
Abs light and brake light on due to faulty abs module.the issue of theabs brake light is critical in that the abs brake system does not function as designed by ford. 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.
Abs light and brake lite come on.i went to tire plus and they indicated that it was code "c1185".i called hoffman ford in harrisburg, pa and they indicated that there was no recall for that code.
Abs light continuously coming on and going off, tire sensor lights coming on and going off when tire pressure is ok. Took to mechanic in 9/2013 and diagnosis was that abs module needed replacement.
Driving and light comes on and been on. Went to mechanic and said the abs control needs replaced.
I'm not sure if this is the brakes or the lighting on the dashboard, but the abs and brake light on the dashboard light up. I have had it checked, and the mechanics keep saying the brakes are fine, but the lights often stay on, especially in warmer weather (and hardly at all in colder weather). This has been going on since we got the car, from july 2012 to the present.
Abs and brake light stay on.
Abs light and traction control light illuminates after driving forward 150 yards. Heavily salted chicago streets have caused corrosion under car.suspect abs failure due to salt and water corrosion in electrical connectors.high amperage abs electrical wires could short- out and cause a fire; an environmental,pollution and safety issue.
I keep having intermittent problems with dashboard warning lights: yellow abs light, yellow trac off light, and red brake light. Please note:on approx july 17, 2012 i took my windstar to have this problem checked and have ford recall 09s09 service done. The quick-service manager refused to check the abs control module connecter even after telling them three times that it is required as part of the recall. I was told by a service advisor trainee, to bring vehicle back if problem persists and take to regular service dept. I took the vehicle back to same ford dealership for resolution of this problem and was told there is a $92.00 diagnostic fee. I agreed to fee to see if the repair they recommend is same as repair which should have been covered under recall, and left vanthere on august 14, 2012.
After purchasing from a dealer in oct of 2010 the abs light, check traction control light, brake light and air bag light started coming on intermittently.had the vehicle serviced in mi for the axle recall. Was without the vehicle and had loaner car for 2 months.after getting vehicle back the lights were on more consistently the dealership noted this but did not offer any reason found for this.by summer of 2011 these lights were staying on almost constantly and this continued for a year,after investigatingthis issue online and seeing that other owners have invested hundreds of dollars trying to get the lights to go off and stay off only to have them keep coming back on we have decided to file a complaint as this issue is not a simple fix and obviously is happening in hundreds of vehicles.our problem has progressed to where the speedometer and odometer go wildly up and down while driving at highway speeds and we are never sure of our speed.the lights on the dash go out and the power to door locks, radio and a/c power is lost as well as the blinkers for lane changes.this vehicle is very unsafe but we need it as we have 5 children and can not afford to buy a new one.the power window on passenger side as well as the power sliding doors do not work.when this issue happens if their happened to be an electrical fire because of it, we would be unable to exit the vehicle because the doors are locked and the knobs on the interior of this model are flush into the door when the vehicle is locked and can not be manuallypulled up.with children, this is a very serious safety concern. Please please investigate this issue with theford windstar. I have also contacted for with my complaint and they only would say there are no recalls on this issue right now but to save my receipts should i try to get it fixed in case one is issued in the future.
Noticed at this time and several other times that the abs light would come on and i would loose this system and brakes would lock and also have no brakes intermittently. Worse in hot weather than in cold.
"abs recall"
Loved my windstar then all of a sudden my dashboard lit up like a christmas tree.odd thing is that it is july? first fuse #10 blew, we replaced it n it blew again.after about 6 fuses we just dealt with it. Chalked it up to it being a 2002.then the brake light started coming on and off randomly.odd because there is no rhyme or reason to this.it can be on, i can shut my van off to get lunch and boom its off when i come back out.again i chalked it up to being a 2002.the final straw is this abs light.it is on, it is off, it is on, it is still on.i swear this van is possessed and i do not even believe in that stuff.oh and "traction control" is showing up on my dashboard.go figure!i had the 2009 recall #09s09 completed immediately in 2009.however i am still having issues.i have had 3 very good mechanics look at this issue and they say my van is fine.i myself am not very mechanically inclined however i know when something does not make sense and this my friend does not make sense.i repeatedly told my mechanic that this was an electrical problem to which of course he laughed.however after a little yahoo and google he now agrees also. I have never heard of this website until 2 days ago in my research of this issue.hoping that your investigation will make ford do something about this sometime soon? it is costly and beyond frustrating.i can only pray it does not lead to brake problems seeing as though i have children in the van the majority of the time.
While driving the abs light comes on an the emergency brake light come an stay on.
Purchased this vehicle in january 2012 and have had nothing but problems with it. According to ford all recalls have been done on this vehicle but here is a list of the issues with the van: abs light comes on, check engine light comes on, van has no cruise control at all, and last friday i could not put the van in gear. After the ford dealership "repaired" the solenoid for the van now all of a sudden there is currently no rear brake lights. This van is less than safe to be on the road and have seen that some of the recalls would have solved the speed control issue but the ford factory will not answer any of my questions. Take a look online and you will see thousands of people with the same issues we are having and it was brought to the attention of ford that we are having the same issues as thousands of other people so this is beyond a problematic vehicle.the vehicle is currently sitting at the local ford dealer while they try and figure out what is wrong with the light system. This vehicle has been in the shop twice since we have owned it and this is costing us hundreds (so far) to fix issues that everyone with this vehicle is having. The latest issues have led to us being without a vehicle for almost a week and we have a disabled child in the home and this is unacceptable.
Abs and brake lights came on and stayed on until restarting engine. Problem could not be detected by several mechanics. The brakes are working ok, but the lights come on once in while independent of speed or hitting the brakes.
Abs and brake light illuminated and experienced a burning electrical smell.fuse#10 was popped and lost dash functionality.went to ford today 8-14-13 and had recall 09s09 work performed and that did not fix the problem.my wife and i believe their is a serious electrical problem with the abs electrical control module, due to issues related to the recall 09s09.we hope that the van does not erupt into a fire. We still can smell an electrical burning smell.
As the engine is warming up, at speed at 30 mph, the brake and abs warning lights came on, the braking is losing the efficiency, it took longer distance to stop which could cause accident or serious safety issue.worse if i were at higher speed.we would appreciate if defective parts could be repaired by ford company as recall as i understand that this is common problem for many years.
I have a codec1185 it is making my van unstable . It starts to jerkas it goes from 40 to higher speeds it's affecting . It turns out that alot of people are having this issue c1185 abs module
These trouble lights light up all the timeturn vehicle off and restart lights go away til the next time.i don't know what the problem is. They come on constantly nowis this dangerous?
My abs light & traction light are now on. Also, needles jump on dash {odometer, speedometer, fuel & heat level} and cruise control does not work any longer {this has been happening since receiving my van back from the ford garage after 7 months from the axle recall repair over a year ago}. Tried to bleed my brakes after replacing pads and caliper but cannot bleed front left or rear right. Was told by a ford mechanic that this may be a problem in the abs module. As pertaining to a ford recall in october, 2009, all of the above problems may be connected to this recall. My van was inspected and nothing was done to it because, at the time, because it was deemed safe. I have since replaced the electrical tape on the wiring harness that they were suppose to be inspecting because it was falling off due to brake fluid on it (reason for said recall}.i plan on calling the garage in the am to have them reinspect my van for this recall because i cannot afford to replace any more parts in it. I have put a lot into it just since getting it back after the axle recall because it deteriorated sitting in their driveway for the winter due to salt. I hope nobody else is going through this. I love my van and have owned it for 11 years but it is getting too expensive for a one-income-household to repair due to bad parts or service. Please have ford work to fix these problems so i can afford to keep my van. Thank you!
Abs and brake light comes on intermittently. I do not have abs function while the lights are on and it seems to happen more often in warmer weather. When vehicle is turned off it resets and doesn't come back on until driven a few miles again. According to several forums, this seems to be happening on a large amount of ford windstar's similar to mine or assembled in canada.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that, from time to time, has the abs and brake light come on.i have no braking problems when it does come on.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the rear or the vehicle collapsed. The contact also mentioned that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that the rear axle had fractured due to rust and the abs master relay sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
The abs light is on and the abs system is inoperable.
The brake light and emergency brake light came on all of a sudden and the braking performance degraded and the braking distance requirement is long.this could be a safety issue.as i understand, the issue is the defective sensor with the soldier distance expanded due to the heat.
Wife was going to work and brakes just went out. The abs and brake light stays on and has been on after purchasing the vehicle. I am going to look over vehicle again.
2002 ford windstar sel with vin [xxx], i am the third owner of this vehicle. The abs and traction control system is damaged and has a recurring warning when the engine is started with the abs / brake and traction control warning lights on. The person i purchased this van from (2nd owner) stated that he had all the recalls completed on this vehicle however he believed that the defect identified in ford safety recall 09s09 for the speed control system has resulted in damage to the abs system computer and/or associated harness wiring or harness connections. He (2nd owner) did not keep the repair orders for any of the recall repairs so i do not have any records to review. I believe that the wire harness, related wire harness connectors and the abs system computer are damaged resulting from brake fluid leaking and/or corrosion related to the defect found in ford safety recall 09s09. I believe that the ford dealership that performed this recall failed to properly repair or identify collateral damage in the wire harness and abs system computer as noted in recall repair procedure. The vehicle is currently not repaired and the abs system is not functioning as designed (non-functioning), i believe this is a safety hazard. Current owner: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal rubbing noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle, looked underneath, and stated that the axle was fractured. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system and brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (fette ford, 1137 u s 46, clifton, nj 07013, (973) 779-7000) where it was diagnosed that the axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the local dealer that the axle would not be covered. The failure mileage was 123,500. The vin was not available.
For the past several years my van has has intermittent problems with the brake lights on dash appearing while driving the car at various speeds.once i stop the car and turn it off the lights will usually disappear but sometimes will come back within minutes of restarting car.this tends to happen during warmer times of year versus winter.also i have noticed a problem with brakes even right after getting them replaced. The mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes?? around the same time this started to happen my cruise control stopped working.i had recieved a notice from ford about cruise control recall but when i called the local dealer and told them that my cruise control was not working and i was wondering if it had something to do with recall they said no, that was not the problem.
Brake lights, red + amber on the dash, are on almost constantly. Not a mechanical problem. Design failure in part 2f2z-2c219-ba causing failure. I understand that the board expands and contacts with the heatsink plate the circuit board is attache to.
Abs and brake light are on, mostly stay on constantly. Braking distance suddenly increased. Brake pressure decreased also. Possible fire risk.
While driving the abs and the brake light will come on and stay on.
Both abs and brake warning light come on randomly and stay on till car is shut off and started again then after a couple of mins or a bump lights come on again.
Braking distance suddenly increased with both red brake and amber abs lights came on. That was scary and i barely could stop the vehicle to avoid an accident. This happened many times since then.
The abs light and emergency brake warning lights have been staying on.while the lights are on, i tested the abs by attempting an emergency stop on wet roads.the abs did not function and the vehicle was losing control.i've since hooked the vehicle to a diagnostic code reader and received multiple abs codes.after researching online for others with similar problems, i am aware that multiple people are having problems with the abs computer.
Since i purchased this van from steuben/yates county pro-action in nys wheels to work program, i have had numerous problems with my ford windstar. 1st problem was with emission code stating it needed a map censor; 2nd issue was the sway bar broke (was repaired under recall at ford dealership in elmira, ny jan 2012).after numerous complaints to the car dealer ship i purchased the windstar from the garage, their mechanic replaced o-rings in the engine to fix the map censor in jan 2012 as well.in february 2014 i invested a little over 1,800.00 in repairs to my mechanic for; tune up, struts and shocks, brakes all around, wheel bushings, and a wheel alignment.i keep the van well maintained with oil changes and lately my radiator is loosing fluid. I always stop in where i maintain it and the business is always topping off the radiator fluid and when scheduled oil changes are due, i am always a quart low on oil.most recent incident: i will be driving along and the van turns off and turns back on while driving. At night when this would happen i have no headlights for a brief moment but that is still an unsafe van. Also, i get an electric shocked every time i touch the van as i get in to go somewhere.****this is my first and last ford!!****
I was driving on the road and it had been raining earlier when itapped my brakes to go around the curve i started sliding into the oncoming traffic and almost hit a van . I tried to steer back into my lane but it wouldn't let me .if the van hadn't been able to get out of my way i would have hit them. I wasn't able to get traction until i was off the pavement on the side if the road.
The abs light comes on occasionally.i checked for abs codes and found c1185 and many other codes.after some online research, i found that this problem is usually caused by a faulty abs control module.i never know when the system will malfunction so, will have know way of knowing if the abs system will work when it is needed.
Abs and brake warning lights come on.can go for days without doing so and then appear again: when warning lights come on abs not working although brakes function. On checking internet this appears to be a regular problem since windstar was introduced. I do not know when this appeared on my vehicle as was already occurring when i purchased it 11/22/2011.
My abs and brake warning lamp comes on periodically for no known reason. There was a recall on brake lamp switch a few years back and now this concern exists.
Used the vehicle to go on a trip about 200 miles from home, the cruise control was working but the brake light stayed on. When i got back home and parked the vehicle for a couple of days, when i went to go back out in the van on another short trip and got on the interstate the cruise wouldn't work again. The brake light stays on all the time when before the cruise stopped working it was only intermittent. Now the light is on all the time and the cruise isn't working at all. I can't use the van on trips o when i go a few miles away from home because the cruise don't work. I have a bad back and joints and rely on that cruise to help me get from point a to point b. Thanks....updated 01/07/15the consumer stated the issues are on recall. Updated 01/17/15
Brake and abs lights come on intermittently , the brakes are brand new , the abs light now stays on ..
Abs and brake warning lights keep coming on; connections checked and no apparent loose connections; happens when moving and or sitting still
The abs light comes on and stays on the red brake light comes on and stays on it is throwing 9 code starting with c1185 and 8 other that are connected with the first code i ave tried and tried to fix the problem many times it will not pass a safety check. I have done research and his can be dangerous and very unsafe i know it can catch a fire and also the brakes may lock up.
Yellow abs light and red brake light come on simultaneously on dashboard in intermittent and random fashion. Has been happening over extended period of time - sometimes off, often on. Am informed by my mechanic that when these lights are on, the abs braking system is nonfunctioning and therefore, a driving hazard. When these lights are on, brakes are functional but as in standard, non-abs mode. Many others have complained about this same problem in the same model vehicle over several model years. Seems to be a manufacturer defect that should be corrected before someone is seriously injured or killed. This is not a wear and tear item since it is widely reported in this model and my vehicle has only 84,000 miles of light driving over 15 years.
There are continued repeated intermittent failures of the abs control module thus rendering the entire braking system and traction control system as unreliable.the incidents happen quite frequently and often appear related to the ambient air temperature.i have had my mechanics replace multiple wheel bearings and clear over 30 codes related to thefailure of this component.this is basically rendering my vehicle as a significant safety risk for me and my family.
All of the following happened at the same time: abs and brake lights went on and stay on. O/d light flashing. Odometer and speedometer stop working. The electronic compass, remaining fuel info., automatic electronic diagnostic and electronic temp. Showing errors. Electronic sliding door would not open unless engine is not running.power windows stopped working 6 months ago, not sure if it is related. I had a mechanic replaced the alternator and checked the brakes.it did not fix the problems and there was nothing wrong with the brakes. I took it to ford dealer and i was told that the abs module could be the problem because they replaced a lot of them.the abs module supposedly messing up the whole electronic system. It has less than 65,000 miles and i'm scared to drive it because the electronic system might suddenly cause other problems and cause an accident. The electronic sliding doors already would not open unless the engine is not running. In case of an emergency or a crash, someone might not be able to get out and be trapped inside because the doors and windows would not open. I was told by a ford customer service that there is no recall to fix the problem or look into it even though they admitted they've been having similar problems to a lot of ford vehicles.
The abs and brake lights come on simultaneously while driving and i get a message telling me to "check abs". Turning off the ignition and restarting clears the problem.code pulled reveal a fault within the abs module.
I found seat latches had a recall plus needing a jumper wireinstalled in a recall so i made apointment at sunland ford in victorville ca 92392not even one block from leavingthe dealer all dash lights came on and after a few milesafter exiting the freeway i pulled over and turned off the engine restarted it the lights went out but after a few miles abs and trac lightwent back on and stayed on now i noticed my door lights dont work knowwhat could they have done??[it's not a blown fuse i checked]i called them the nekt morning and they told me to pay them $105.00 and they will check it and tell me how much to fix it seems strange it was not doing this before i took it to them is it revenge for doing the recall???
Vehicle abs light has been on consistently since purchasing vehicle from carhop/ uac. Reported the problem to the warranty department only to be told any electrical is not under their warranty! this was reported within a week or so of purchasing the vehicle used for 8500$. Since have replaced all four tires for brakes, ( top of the line brakes, not cheap ones) light still remains on after several trips to a shop. Anti-lock braking system still inoperable and almost caused crash 12-7-2012 when attempting to stop on a lightly icy road. Several other electrical issues have been going on with the car as well. It blows brand new fuses, rated higher than what the slot calls for, the low tire pressure light stays on, despite taking the van to a tire specialist and the correct amount of air placed in each tire. Also the crankshaft positioner has caused the vehicle not to start. The air bag light has stayed on and went off after disconnecting the battery. Replacing bulbs on the van quit often. At the point of stopping the payments and letting the car company just repo the van. It is a safety hazard on the roads and especially in snowy minnesota where a functionable vehicle is needed in order not to cause a accident!
Abs and brake lights come on intermittently.abs braking will not work.
The abs light will come "on" and brake light comes on a few seconds to a minute later while driving, brakes seem to work fine.
I was driving on a street and the car in front of me came toa sudden stop. I immediately had to brake and then the abs light and main brake light came on and stayed on. I took the vehicleto a dealer and they told me that the abs module was bad and i asked them if the knew why and they told me that they did not know. I then asked if the vehicle was safe to drive and they said yes but i would not have abs brakes.
Our abs light came on for the 3rd time in two weeks.light goes off when car is turned off and back on.took it to a repair shop and the code they gave was c1185.they said that there is nothing they can do to fix it long term.they also said that abs will not be engaged when light is on creating a potential dangerous situation.we were told that this is something they have seen in other windstars the same age.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the suspension was unstable, causing a strong vibration and noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that burning plastic fumes emitted into the vehicle.in addition, the contact mentioned went over a bump and the vehicle was not riding steady. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and upon further inspection, it was noticed that the rear frame, rear axle and the coil spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the rear frame, rear brake drums and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The abs sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. Sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. This happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. Then i put in new abs sensors still have problem. Alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. The i put in speed control deactivation switch. Still have same issue.
Abs comes on immediately upon putting the car into drive and driving for a couple seconds.i can hear a noise and the abs light comes on.
Abs and brake lights have been turning on intermittently, when on abs is not functional. Today on minimally slippery roads lights came on, abs needed at an icy stop sign, did not come on. Rear ended the car in front of me. No damage to other car, front bumper on my car now cracked. Abs still not working.
The 1st problem, had a check engine light on my 2001 ford windstar, c1518 "intake manifold runner control stuck open." after reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm 2nd problem, abs chk light and brk chk light come on after driving for a few minutes, abs module and abs sensor went out.
Abs lights on.speedometer don't work andoverdrive light keeps blinking ..speed control fuse keeps blowing.
Abs sensor and brake dash lights would repeatedly flash on and go off intermittently. Took it to the local ford dealership and was told the abs sensor and ecu are failing and need to be replaced.
Driving on highway at normal road conditions when the abs and brake alert lights turned on. Vehicle was operational. Owners manual indicated that brake service was needed.
My abs lites & brake lights are always coming on .
2002 ford windstar brake pressure deactivation switch leakage into wiring caused short in wiring abs light, brake light o/d light o. Lost speedometer and odometer.
Abs and brake light indication on dash board. Brake fluid found on wires at ecm. Repair not completed by ford dealer as part of windstar vehicle speed control recall ' id# 19544. Failure of ecm is direct result of problem associated with this recall.
Own a 2002 ford windstar.for about 2 yrs. We have had problems with the brake light/abs light coming on intermittently.then we experienced problems with fuses blowing.we would replace them and sometimes they would last 10 min. Sometimes 2 weeks.now besides the interior lights not working, the radio, clock, cd player are all not working and replacing fuses doesn't help.there is always an odor of burning plastic and at times smoke comes out from under the hood, but no fire.i have received the recall for the speed control deactivation switch, yet when i called ford to schedule an appt. They told me the electrical problem was something different.i don't believe them a since supposedly brake fluid is leaking and destroying wires.i just want this documented as i do not have the money for a large repair bill.
I have had abs and brake light problems for about a year now. I take it to the ford garage they have said there is nothing wrong and reset the system. So far i haven't had an accident, i was told my brakes are good. But i still have these lights coming on almost everyday now.
The abs light and brake light are coming on intermittently. I have topped off brake fluid, but that does not work. The mechanic said abs failure on this vehicle is more common than not.
I have been having trouble with the abs light and the "e" brake light staying on all the time. My cruise control doesn't work any longer since this has occurred.
It appears that i am having a similar problem as other ford windstar owners. I have a 2002 ford windstar which brake and abs light continually illuminates. I have not had to replace anything on it yet, but would like this looked into further as it is a problem for many ford windstar owners.
Normal driving, abs warning light and brake warning light come on. I turn the vehicle off and the warning lights go away. It is thought that the problem is the same problem that ford trucks had that cause fires under the hood and has been recalled. From what i have read this should also warrant a recall.
Parking brake light, traction lightand abs light come on after driving a short distance. The dealer tells me that this is the abs module going bad. The lights come on intermittently in no random order. When i switch on and off the lights go away. The dealer is quoting me $1300 to fix this, saying that this is not life threatening and just that the abs function may not function in case of a requirement. This is a huge issue for me as is a safety issue and typically the van is driven by my wife with kids in the car. Ford says this is not part of their ford windstar safety recall and they will not cover this. However reading on the internet i see that this is a common problem with this model of windstar, lots of people complained and having similar issues. I have also found a recall of abs that is very similar and including the two links for your reference. I hope you can get ford to take a look at this and get them to fix this. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle any more leave aside putting kids in the car. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+systemhttp://fordwindstarrecall.info/ .
Ford windstar 2002 abs brake light turns on and off for no reason.
My 2002 ford windstar lx instrument cluster has illuminated both the red brakelight and yellow abs lights.this is consistent with nhtsa investigation ea08021.no sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir.lights come on and off.seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate.on days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.
1-1-08, smoke from engine on a road trip, noticed leak from hoses connected to abs, (brake fluid). Connector melted and was removed. Melted deactivation switch, continual loss of brake fluid, new brakes installed to no avail, continual squeak of brakes. Complete loss of brakes over the last few months. Almost in two accidents due to complete loss of brakes while my children were with me in the vehicle. The only thing that works is adding brake fluid every other day. Replacing fuses continually since. Brake light, abs light goes on. Causes a short with the cruise control and odometer readings. Continual activation of brake light after brake service. Melted abs, ecm wiring connector. This needs to be recalled asap to prevent any future problems, and the possibility of someone getting killed.
2002 ford windstar brake warning light on dashboard and abs warning lights illuminate after car has warmed up. Mechanics have checked brakes themselves and found no mechanical reason for these lights. Also have evidence of leak in area of electric switch related to this system.
The brake relay switch melted and leaked. I had to replace that part. The abs & brake light continuously come on and stay light up. In order for me to repair this i would have to pay $250 out of pocket. The brakes squeal even after being replaced.
2002 ford windstar keeps displaying check abs or check traction control on the message center.then the abs or trac light turns on the dash.after car is restarted the messages go away.will happen every once in a while.my mechanic just told me there is a faulty abs control module and sensor.i cannot afford to replace that.i read reports that this is a problem with the windstar and a fire can result.my wife drives my 3 kids around in this vehicle.
I''m reporting this as a fire hazard. The vehicle was in the driveway and began to smoke. The vehicle is in good repair, not neglected or abused. I located the source it was the abs module and disconnected the battery until i could make arrangements with the dealer. I drove the vehicle to the dealership. The abs module had failed and burned the wiring harness. There were no warning lamps or fuses burned. I questioned why there was no warning and shouldn''t there been safeguards in place to prevent such damage. I asked if there were other cases of the same occurrence and the dealer didn''t know. I asked if there was someone else i could contact and they told me i could call ford customer care. The dealer informed me that the dealership and ford motor company are not responsible for the damage caused to the vehicle since the warranty expired and that further damage or fire would result if not repaired.a copy of the invoice for repairs is available upon request.parts replaced: 1l1z9f924aa - kit- brake repair2f2z2c219ba- control1f2z2b373aa - valve asy-motulator1f2z14290ca - wiring asythe dealer has the old parts i call and asked them to hold them for investigation.please investigate my complaint and contact me if you have any questions. I''m also requesting assistance for litigation if possible to recover the cost of the wiring assembly part #1f3z14290ca.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the abs light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time.they remain on until i park the van.if i turn the van back on the lights are off, but once i begin driving again all three warning lights come on.i have had the van.i have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires.i am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall.this has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
2002 ford windstar abs light brake light on,traction control shut off.
2002 ford windstar abs light & brake light go on & off all the time, 4 different mechanics say brakes are all working correctly and have all been replaced new.ford dealership westlake, ohio has informed me after 1 hour $100.00, that they get other codes and i will have to pay hourly until they find the problems.
Failure of the brake/cruise control deactivation switch caused leaking brake fluid to fall into and cause failure of abs module.i am aware that the nhtsa is investigating and i encourage you to demand an immediate and complete recall.this is a serious fire hazard that can happen even while the vehicle is parked in the garage, hours after the vehicle was shut off.please act!
My wife was driving our 2002 ford windstar and noticed smoke coming from under the hood and it smelled electrical. My 19 year old son noticed the smoke coming from the wires under the master cylinder. They called me and i suggested removing the wires from the brake pressure switch. He did but they were extremely hot. I did some online research to find a problem with windstar pressure switches and wiring catching fire. I am glad a fire didn't start, but it could have. I would like to see ford include 2002 windstars in their recall.
Abs light comes on in the instrument cluster panel this disabled odometer reading, speedometer , od(over drive) begins to flash and heater and air condition stops working , in the cjb (central junction box) 15ampfusekeeps blowing out.each time i replace it. Note: when i replace the 15amp fuse every component will be operable for only 10 to 30min driving then the abs lights comes back on and every component mentioned will be disable .
We own a 2002 ford windstar.we have had the abs light and brake light come on sporadically for the last year and a half.we have had the brakes checked on the car since this has occurred and there has been no cause found for the lights to keep coming on.
Brake and abs lights turn on at same time without an apparent cause, this happens after driving van 5 or less minutes at a low speed. Once the engine is turned off and restarted again, both lights remain off, and again, after driving the van for a short distance brake and abs lights come on again. I already replace brake pads as well as refilled brake liquid deposit without fixing the problem. My big concern is that my wife uses this van to take and pick up my 4 kids at school.
Windstar 2002 abs ecm failure - abs brake light. In warm weather or when vehicle gets warm , abs system malfunctions. Brake pedal fade (right too floor) no loss of fluid. Front and rear brakes replaced, master cylinder replaced, brake system bleed, problemstill exists. Problem identified as "2f2z-2c219-ba - ecm control module". This problem is intermittent but very dangerous when experienced. This is a safety hazard and should be made a recall from ford. The ecm control module is a"kelsy hayes ebc 430"s108198003. Many complaints have been made with this unit. I am a class "a" mechanic, this in my opinion is a safety hazard and should be corrected by ford.
Failure of abs electronic control unit. First noticed as abs dashboard light would come on intermittently since june 2010. When checked out by the (non-ford) shop that does all the work, they certified that the brakes were fine, but the abs ecu was producing multiple and apparently random error codes. After about a month this became an almost daily occurrence; took vehicle to ford who reported the ecu had failed completely (non-operative) and i would need to replace it. Ford mechanic said this was not uncommon on these windstars. I did so at a cost of $1,200.00.
Constant abs and brake light from factory faulty abs module. One of thousands. How about some help.
2002 ford windstar abs light intermittently comes on. Unable to determine problem.
I have an intermittent problem- i get message "check traction control". The abs light, the brake light and the traction control lights all come on at this time. When this happens the van appears to drive and handle normal- however the abs and traction control are not functional and the brake light is on. If the brake light is on all the time we don't know if we have a real problem with the brakes. If engine is shut off and restarted the problem may or may not repeat. I took van to garage and checked brakes and wheel sensors. The scanner showed a c1185 code. (problem with ecm; abs control module). From my research it appears the problem is caused by thermal expansion of the ecm board. This first occurred approx june 1st and happens everyday we drive the van.
In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where i bought my windstar told me the abs module is bad and that i need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer.this has cost me lots of money because i already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. Sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. This is a pain.now, i have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and i have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! i have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. Despite the cruise control recall, i have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. I wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so i won't have to spend hundreds, again, or i will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because i really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works.
2002 ford windstar. Abs brake system warning lights on/off regularly. Heavy loss of brake fluid.
The abs staying on.
Brake light and abs wont go off.
Brake warning light and abs warning light illuminate for no apparent reason.
The abs, brake light and traction control light come on the dash.
I own a 2002 ford windstar sel.recently had two messages of low brake fluid. Abs brake warning lights also come on and off on instrument panel.cruise control stops working from time to time. Then on aug 4, the entire instrument panel went haywire, and air conditioner stopped cooling. Having it looked at tomorrow, but this sounds like leaking brake fluid from bad switch has caused electrical meltdown.no fire - yet.
I have a 2002 ford windstar, i went to park on labor day this year and parked my van. A few hours later, i went to van and tried to use my remote to get in and it would not work. Once i got directly on the van i smelled an odor that smelt like burnt rubber that was really strong. I got in van with my key and started the van. It was very hot that day so i went to roll down the power windows and they didn't work. I then went to turn on the air conditioning and it didn't work. I then looked at my dash and realized i had loss all power; nothing was work, odometer, temperature gauge, radio, headlights etc. I thought i just blew a fuse and stayed at the park. When i went home several hours later i still smelled odor but told my husband i would go to shop in morning before work to have my mechanic look at it. That morning i went to shop and they said it was not a fuse and after several hours of them doing visual and computer diagnostics they found that the abs system caught fire and started burning into my gas line. They said we were very lucky van didn't total catch on fire. They ended replacing the whole abs unit under the van and had to replace all wires that had burnt and rewire everything. Repair is almost 900.00 dollars. They van gave no warnings that something like this would happen. I feel very scarred to continue driving this van, even with repair being done because i feel like it can happen again and next time we may not be so lucky. I am still paying on the van and stuck. I hope ford does something before someone loses their life. I have not picked up van yet and am considering telling car dealer to pick it up at shop and taking repo on my credit.
Lost brake pressure, speedometer not functioning properly, no brake fluid in master cylinder, brake light and abs light on, and the brake differential deactivation switch is leaking.
Brakes leaking oil onto wires causing odometer and speedometer to not work.
Red brake and abs warning lights appear.brakes grind and squeal repeatedly although even though i've spent thousands ensuring the system is operational.
Abs light and brake light comes on intermittently and does not clear until the car is restarted.
Intermittent warning lights on instrument panel. Brake light (red) coming on then going off. Abs (yellow) light doing the same. We have taken the vehicle in for diagnostic and repair but the problem repeats after only one day. We are concerned after reading several reports of fires and brake failures.
I have reported this before, but the problem went away this past winter and has now returned when the outside temperature started to rise. Intermittently both the brake light and abs light on my 2002 ford windstar will come on while i'm driving. If i shut the van off and then turn it back on the problems goes away, sometimes for that day, sometimes for a week or more. I have taken it to the ford dealership multiple times but they could never find the problem and its no longer covered by warranty, so i've gotten tired of taking it to them and have them tell me that they can't find the problem.
Poor design, placing electrical connection under master cylinder, filled with brake fluid.caused instrument panel to malfunction, including no speedometer, and left the abs & brakes warning light on steady. The connecter that got wet from the fluid is charred.this is definitely a fire hazard.
I own ford windstar lx model year 2002. It is cluster panel it showsbrake light (red) and abs brake light (yellow).
We own a ford windstar 2002 van. The following are occurring: lost brake fluid, brake light, speedometer and odometer stopped working, abs brake light, check engine light, cruise control will not activate and this is caused by leak in the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. The lights on the dashboard are permanent and i will need to take van in to the ford dealer for repairs. Since this is a serious and dangerous matter caused by a defective part, we hope that they will recall this part and cover the costs for the parts and labor. We are disappointed with ford.
I have a 2002 ford windstar. About 2 months ago the brake light, abs light, and the traction control light came on the dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working. I took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the abs module went bad and would need replaced. They quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it! it is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and i would like to know if any work is being done on a recall?
2002 ford windstar abs and brake lamp turn on intermittently.both lights illuminate during some drive cycles, lights will remain on during the entire ignition cycle. Frequency of occurrence is once or twice per week dealership states that the abs control module needs to be replaced- - - approximately $800 repair bill , however dealer states that if the hydraulic unit mounting bolts break during removal to gain access to the abs unit then repair bill will be $1500.after receiving the repair estimate, the dealership informed me that they would have to order the parts.they stated that they could probably get the abs unit within 1-2 days but if the hydraulic unit needed to be replaced due to stripped or broken mounting bolts then they could not say when they could get the replacement part since it was listed on their system as "on major back order".in other words, if they break the hcu bolts my vehicle could be disabled indefinitely until repair parts were off back order.so as a consumer i'm faced with the choice of driving an unsafe vehicle or potentially having a disabled vehicle for several weeks or months - - - neither of these choices are acceptable. Research on the web shows that this is a common problem with these units.obviously, failure of the abs unit raises a safety concern due to the increasedrisk of a serious accident.ford motor company is well aware of this issue but chooses to charge their customers $1000+ repair bills instead of addressing the safety issue of defective abs units.
2002 ford windstar abs light is on and braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs and brake lights remain on and brakes "grinding" even after replaced?
I have a 2002 ford windstar van.my abs light and brake light stay on all the time.i have replaced the brake pressure deactivation switch once.it seemed to cure the problem for about a month, then the lights came back on.i have read of other people with similar problems that have lead to a fire.i have talked to the local dealer, king's ford, and their service people tell me this is a very common problem.is there a recall on this?if not there needs to be.
On our 2002 windstar van, every now and then it takes longer distance for brakes to work properly, especially if it is raining. Under the recall campaign, some time ago, wire harness/fuse link was replaced by a ford dealer. We seems to have the same problem of absand brake lights come on and go intermittently. We had the brakes checked, and everything seems to be ok. Brakes taking longer distance to apply and it is very unpredictable, scary and to get used to it. I do not know what to do?
Abs light comes on when it rains.goes out when begin to drive. Sometimes makes noise.it has been doing this for years.
Abs and brake light coming on and having no speedometer or odometer reading. When vehicle warms up the brake light will come on. Replaced fuses and they will blow shortly after replacing.had smoke and burning smell from under van.light on daily and smoke was when fuse was replaced. Removed fuse and left out and smoke and smell stopped.consequences if possible fire and not knowing correct speed and cruise control not working.to correct the problem we have tried to replace fuses and see what is causing problem.can't afford to do all replacement of parts to questionably fix problem.the dealership is not sure what is going on because the computer does not properly diagnose what is going on.according to web-site others are having same problem.feel recall is warranted to help keep the ford windstar families safe and prevent someone's death or injury.
I own a 2002 ford windstar sel and my abs/brake light have been coming on intermittently for about 2 years. At this point they are on almost all the time. I have read online that there is a recall, but only if there is leakage and a potential fire hazard. Since so many consumers are having issues with these lights coming on (and staying on)i feel ford should be fixing this issue regardless of whether or not there is a potential of fire. I was told a diagnostics and repair of these sensors could be extremely expensive (due to the amount of time involved in locating exactly what is causing the problem).
June 2009-brakes failed/indicator light stayed on--took to midas and found the master cylinder was leaking.replaced master cylinder. Sept 15th, 2009--brake indicator light came on.brake pedal was spongy and the cruise control would not work correctly.if i tried to use the cruise control, it would disengage without me touching the brakes, then it would return to speed without me resetting.returned the car to midas and they found the brake pressure differential switch was shorted out.it was covered in brake fluid.
Failure of the abs module on my 2002 ford windstar van.
Abs lights/brake lights come on intermittently and stay on. Doesn't matter what speed i am going. I had the scds recall done but they said the abs was ok. I drove down the road and the lights came back on again. I've had 3 mechanics tell me they fixed it and they never did. Ford fix the abs module!!!
Various warning lights coming on,abs , brake light , odometer reading dashes only and overdrive lights started blinking while driving. Electrical diagnosis and pinpoint test by ford found that the fuse blown due to the brake pressure switch leaking fluid through the wiring harness to the speed control servo and melting the servo.two days after the repair, the abs light and brake light started coming on again. Tested again by ford dealer, they said it'sa faulty ecu module.
Ford performed safety recall 09s09 in 2009 but only installed safety wiring harness 2002. Requested ford to replace both speed control deactivation switch and abs module due to the known failures included in the investigation, but ford refusedafter a year the abs and brake warning lights started to come on intermittently, now the warning lights come on everytime the car is driven after several miles. Based on research (http://www.2carpros.com/questions/ford-windstar-2003-ford-windstar-abs-c1185-trouble-code), i can see that this is very common problem with this vehicle and the problem and it causes braking safety issues in addition to fire problem.the replacement of the speed control deactivation switch and abs control module replacement should be required as part of 09s09 recall.the installation of the wiring harness only minimizes the occurrence of possible fire, but does not address the main cause of the problems of the defective deactivation switch and abs module.
Abs and brake light on.
Abs/e-brakewarning led's come on when van warms up. Abs quit working while driving on freeway on wet roads. Nearly crashed into side rail. When i got home checked my brake fluid and found it empty.filled the fluid and took car to mechanic the next day.mechanic said i had leaked fluid all over, but the master cyl. Looked to be fine.found info on line and soon after got a recall notice from ford.took van to ford dealer who installed the fusible link, per the recall notice in november. My abs and e-brake lights are back on as of about march, 2010. They come on most often after the van has warmed up, or if the temp outside is warmer.at the same time that these warning dash lights came back on i lost brake lights all together, no tail lights, no reverse lamps, no rear turn signals, no dome lights, cc works sometimes and others does not, and the auto locks often do not work to lock or unlock the van. My brake lights would often stay on after turning the van off and removing the key, and now they don't turn on at all.my battery would die and have huge amounts of corrosion on the neg. Lead of the battery. Replaced battery and the ground chasis lead and the ground battery terminal.i have yet another appointment with the ford dealer this week.this has been ongoing now for 8 months.if my van catches fire, my door locks will not unlock in the rear how will i get my children out quickly and safely? this is dangerous!
2002 ford windstar - having issues with emergency brake light on, abs light on and traction control light on.have done some research and this is a very common problem that has not been recalled.braking distance is greatly increased.abs system does not function.
My 2002 ford windstar abs and trac active warning light currently on.no abs or traction control.ford dealer says it is the abs control unit.understand this is a common problem with these vehicles.
Normal driving of van and both brake and abs light came on, then the speedometer and odometer went out, took itto get repaired, repair shop said that the master cyd., cruise control sensor and p-tail needed to be replaced and that fluid was leaking everywhere! ! old parts kept! !
Abs and brake dash lights are coming on staying on after a few minutes down the road. They will remain on until you shut the vehicle off.
My vehicle has had the brake light, the check engine light, the abs light on at all times and the over drive light is blinking and now the odometer is blank.we have taken the van into the ford dealership and they have no idea what to do.the brakes squeal and the battery dies often.
Ford / windstar abs & brake lights come on when outside temperatures are warm. The ford dealership tells me the abs module is defective and needs to be replaced at a cost of around $600.00 for part and labor. Thousands of windstar owners are having this same problem! i had the cruise deactivation switch replace and the new harness installed. However the abs & brake lights are still on because the abs module is defective. Please have ford do a recall to have the abs module replaced for all of us owners who are driving the car without the abs function working properly!!!!!!
Recently purchased 2002 ford windstar mini van.uponresearch found that the prevalent problems with this model could result in brake damage, fire, and loss of vehicle. Took vehicle in for brake diagnostic test and found that it has the same issue as many others of this model. Quoted $2100.00 repairs. Why is ford not recalling these vans?
I was driving on the highwayand my abs light came and i noticed thecruise control also didn't work any more . I took it to the ford dealer and they did the recall for the leakyscdsswitch this fixed the cruise problem but theabsno longer works on mywindstar.
The abs light on my 2002 ford windstar and the brake light is staying on. I changed the brakes and i'm still having problems. Three times i was driving and when i went to stop the brakes locked up on me and i couldn't stop.
I have a 2002 windstar thebrake pressure differential deactivation switch was leaking. I had it replaced under the ford recall. But i am also having problems with the abs and brakelight coming on intermittently. Also the cruise control does not work anymore. So after readingthe article on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/i decided to report this issue i am having. I looked under the care and the module is a ford kelsey-hayes.
Abs light comes on.had mechanic check and cannot find anything.if i shut the engine off and on again light goes off.computer shows the following errors:c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1240 c1250 c1242 c1214 c1210 c1446.
1.city driving, frequent stops, and warm weather.2.abs and brake warning lights come on.abs is intermittent at best.sometimes loss of braking.3.stopped driving vehicle.wait for ecm/abs module to cool down.4.i am not an engineer, but it doesn't make sense to me to have a heat sink on the other side of a critical component's (abs) electronic board.it appears that the heat sink is expanding electronic board for the ecm/abs during frequent braking and more often in warmer months.it is just a matter of time until the ecm/abs electronic board breaks, causing braking failure and leading to...?the vehicle is a 2002 ford windstar lx.it has had the most recent recall work completed at a ford dealership.i mentioned the problem to the dealership and they did not seem to be too worried that a critical component may fail over time.
2002 ford windstar - abs and brake light come on all the time in warmer temperatures. Understand it to be a known defect in the braking module - aluminum housing expanding when warm. No problem in colder weather. Abs braking system not active when lights are on. No parts repaired or replaced at this time because of cost and after seeing hundreds of similar complaints with this year/model it appears to be possible recall along with faulty cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid and causing fires.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
The abs and brake lights on my 2002 ford windstar come on intermittently in warm weather. The diagnostic codes are c1194, c1185, c1242, and c1095.the problem started last summer, stopped over the winter, and have started again this summer.
The abs and brake lights comeon my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. I have no trouble w/ my brakes, yet this continues to happen. I have changed the deactivation switch under the master cylinder twice, but this keeps recurring. Ford should have a recall on this problem.
Abs light is on constantly and took to dealer mechanic and mechanic documented that " abs light on and abs activation when braking on normal road- work performed- scan for codes and found multiple codes related to module. Must bring to ford dealer for repair. Module software has to be downloaded and reprogrammed by ford dealer. -11/13/2009. Brakes/rotor/disc have been replaced in 11/13/2009 and still abs light on and brake light also. Today, it is difficult to brake. Am hoping ford will recall the abs module.
Problem - abs ecm failure - abs brake light.theabs brake system does not function.the abs light comes on and off when it heats up. The electrical connection is faulty.
After having a cruise control safety recall done on our 2002 ford windstar, the "abs" light comes on and stays on most of the time now! i am assuming the "abs" system is not working and we might have a safety issue when it comes to emergency braking situations.
2002 ford windstar. Abs and brake light continually on. Braking distance substantially increased..i feel it is very unsafe as i transport 3 young children. I recently had this vehicle in for the rear axle recall and was given a rental minivan. The braking on that van was very much better than on my van. I am worried. Ford dealer told me he wouldn't fix without recall number. I would like to know when this will be issued. Please help.
The abs warning light comes on frequently which stops the abs from working per the ford dealer.a brake light warning light also comes on, but per the ford dealer the brakes are not affected.this problem appears to be related to ford recall no. 09s09.the ford dealer wants me to spend $800 to replace the abs module.i think ford should be paying for this replacement since leaking oil from the speed control deactivation switch (scds) (ford recall no. 09s09) lands on the abs module and connector.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light would illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 132,500 and the current mileage was 133,000.
There are three failures on my car that have happened within the last three months.the 2002 ford windstar only has 57,000 miles.1. Intake manifold gaskets leaking: gaskets are sucking air in and not sealing properly2. Broken strut, this is the second time this has been replaced.the first time was within 10,000 miles.3. Abs control module: the control module has been diagnosed and faulty by the dealership.about a $1,200 to replace.all these things should not be happening to a car that is maintained well, garage kept, and only has 57k miles on it.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on.cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working.due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it.this in turn blew the #10 fuse.this switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time.i have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that the brake light and abs light stay on. I am told by my mechanic that the electronic control module is no good and needs to be replaced. The brakes do not function properly now on the van and it is a hazard to drive.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Speed control deactivation switch (scds) is leaking. I smelt something burning, and when i went to stop the braking distance was suddenly greater than usual. That's when i notice brake fluid leaking from the scds. This component should have been replaced as part of a recall (09s09) done in january 2010, however most of the time ford is not replacing this part. I'm forced to pay to replace this part out of my own pocket. If not brake fluid will continue to leak causing lose of brakes and also the possibility of a fire.
While driving on the highway during a pcs military move, the abs light and brake warning light came on.this incidence occurred in june of 2007.i took it by an automotive repair shop, and i was told that the brakes probably heated up, and it would go off at the end our trip.as of the summer of 2008, the abs warning light and brake warning light started coming on again.i took it to an automotive repair shop and was given the codes c1185 and d1262.the warning light has since then come on and off. In october of 2008, while i was on the highway, the cruise control light was flashing, the rpm meter, speedometer,and fuel meter shut down and completely failed on me.i was still able to drive, and the next day i took it to an automotive repair shop at which they performed a diagnostics test and had to replace the brake pressure switch.now while i drive, the outside brake lights stay on.just this morning, my neighbor informed me that my outside brake lights were flashing and my battery died.
The speed control would not shut off with (off button) located on steering wheel, only with brake pedal. The brakes seemed not to stop the vehicle as quickly as other times., and on came the lights (abs & brake light) now the lights (brake and abs come on everytime i drive the vehicle shortly after starting down the road.
The van had the abs and brake lights on intermittently since purchased by my parents in july 2003. Parents were told by dealer that there is no mechanical problem and ignore the lights. There have been no incidents, luckily they had no emergency to avoid by hard braking. Now, as i prepare to sell the vehicle, i did some basic research into the issue and found many references to report it here and an option for a relatively inexpensive fix, to rebuild the abs ecm module due to loose or poor solder joints on the electronics board. Hopefully enough reports will get this recalled properly to avoid any incidents for others.
I own a 2002 ford windstar.in june i had a recall done on my brake system. (recall # 09509)i have a problem with the brake light and the abs warninglight coming on a few minutes after i start driving.i had the brakes inspected last week when i had to take the car back to the dealer because the back axel was cracked. I complained about the brake lights coming on but the dealer told me that he check the brakes and there was nothing wrong with them.but the to brake lights keep coming on each time i drive this car.
Abs and traction control failed - lights ondash and "check trac ctrl" on dash readout.this caused accident under adverse conditions.
The abs traction control system intermittently fails. During an unexpected heavy stop of on warmer days the abs traction control system stops responding and the warning light stating the system has been turn off, turns on. The vehicle has to be stopped, turned off then restarted for this to go away. It also has failed under normal driving conditions without braking on hotter days. This seems to be a dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increased stopping distance whenever the brakes were applied. This failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact also stated that the anti-lock brake and brake lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The speed control deactivation switch was not leaking and there were no brake fluid leaks either, but the consumer was experiencing braking issues. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.updated 9/13/11 updated 09/28/11
I have a 2002 ford windstar that due to defective parts almost cause my wife to have a potentially serious accident. A day after having the scds switch replaced due to the recall, the brakes failed while my wife was driving to work. Without quick thinking she could have potentially hit a young child crossing the street. The abs light and the brake light continue to stay on despite having the recall work done. According the following website this has been an issue for many owners of this vehicle. Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#problem2. I had my van towed to mechanic who i have known for years and two weeks later they are unable to figure out what is wrong with my mini van. They have stated that they have seen this in other windstars in the past. I hope someone investigates this problem with the ford windstar before someone is seriously injured. Since this issue has been raised by many people on many websites why has this not being fixed before someone has a terrible accident. This module apparently has caused many issues for many owners. Ford should be held accountable.
Brake light (red)speedometer and odometer stop workingcruise control will not activate or deactivates without warningabs brake light (yellow)ford trouble code c1185problem codes p0171, p0174, p0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue.
Braking distance suddenly increased; abs module intermittently fails due to defective ecm module.this is a routine safety issue with windstar vans that has not been addressed by ford.
Abs indicator light showing.abs connector harness to abs module shorted out. Was actually smoldering and melting when mechanic was performing diagnostic inspection.
This all started about a year ago with a brake fluid leak and an intermittent amber and red abs and brake warning indicators on the dashboard indicating a failure of the abs system. It is now to the point that the lights are on all the time. I had the recall 09s09 work completed by ford and they said that the module is causing the problem but they would not cover it under this recall. Ford recommended that it be fixed because it is a safety hazard and will cause increased breaking distances. Based on this feedback from my local ford dealer i am submitting this complaint.
The abs light on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar mini-van is on all the time.the ford dealer told me that i would have to replace the abs module for a price of $750.00 plus labor to correct this.then i received a letter from ford stating a recall involving the cruise control mechanism was needed to make my windstar safe from a possible fire.i had ford do the no-cost fix which amounted to a jumper wire with a fusible-link.however, this did not fix the existing abs problem.now, my speedometer is not functioning properly.i have read up on this problem and find that many windstar mini-vans manufactured between 1999 and 2003 have had similar problems and they all are related to the abs system.i believe that ford should completely fix these problems and owners should not have to pay an amount exceeding $1000.00 to do so.these problems were apparently inherent in these model years and repairs or replacements should be the responsibility of ford, not the vehicle owners.i can still drive my windstar but will have to have the speedometer problem fixed at a minimum (if that is possible singularly).not having the abs problem fixed may lead to further complications, but i cannot afford these costly repairs at this time.
My 2002 ford windstar has had the abs and brake light indicators on my dashboard illuminated.i have had the van inspected and they said this is common in the windstar and that when they are lit up that the abs braking system is not working and is unsafe.
Upon braking the abs light and the brake light comes on (on the dash panel) and stays on until vehicle is turned off. Replacement of sensor did not solve problem, ford dealer showing codes dtc 1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254,1446,u1262 all related to abs module assembly.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently.from information found online a common problem with this model and has lead to some fires.have not taken to dealership yet.
Abs and brake lights come on daily, usually after a few minutes of travel.ford garage was unable to find a problem.this has been an ongoing occurrence for at least two years now.i, also, had an ongoing problem with the brakes going out at speeds under 5 mph.the brake pedal would go to the floor.i had to pump the brakes to get them to work again.the garage checked the brakes and did not find any bleeding or other problemsthis would happen about once every month or two and was impossible to replicate for the ford dealership.after numerous visits to the ford garage they told us they recognized there was a problem with our van and would no longer charge us the initial inspection fee since they had been unable to find the problem.the fusible link recall work was done on my van a year or more ago.the frequency and potential for injury or death should be addressed to ford and the proper recalls should be made.
I, being the register owner,of this 2002 ford winstar lx, have been driving this vehicle,for two months.i have driven approximately 4500 miles.i have replaced the front and rear brake linings.but still, the yellow abs light, and the red brake light, keep coming on. I am afraid, that the vehicle braking distance will be suddenly increased,because of the ford designed ecm, hcu, and scds switches.i am hoping that ford will correct this vehicle problem, so that the fire threat and increased breaking distacethreat, may be resolved, before there could, or might be any accident, thusly, causing bodily injury, and or property damage to anyone or anything.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Brake oil leak from cruise control pressure switch on master cylinder.fire hazard.
While driving down my hill, my brake light came on. Now my abs light comes on with my brake light. Brake fluid is present, brakes are almost a year old.for over a year now, my van after it being turned on and off (errands, shopping etc), it does not want to start. Once it does start, as i turn the wheel while in park, it stalls. Now that my brake and abs lights come on, as i turn the wheel it wants to stall while driving. When i am turning my vehicle off, i turn the key down very slow and all the way down, that seemed to only help it restart a few times. I had my vehicle at the ford dealer for the recall in 2010 dealing with the cruise control issues. My od light has been off for over a year now as well. While driving my vehicle, when i am stopped, i notice a white colored smoke coming out from under the hood, and no one can find where it is coming from, especially happens when it is damp or raining out, and engine temp is normal.(i can not take my van to an auto car wash due to the fact it starts shaking, smoking and won't run or stay started when the under carriage is being sprayed) fuel pump, starter and ignition coil are fine. Has new plugs and wires.
This happened to my 2002 ford windstar minivan. I pulled in my drive way and my car was pouring dark gray smoke. I turned off the car and popped the hood. The smoke began to dissipate and i discovered the source of the smoke was coming from a "plug" underneath the master cylinder for the brakes. It continued to smoke for about an hour then it stopped. When i tried to start the car again the odometer was blank, the speedometer would not register and all the brake lights (on the dash warning lights) were on. It is at the shop, they say fuses are also blown and i am already $180.00 into the repair, but if the abs computer does not go back on i will have to take it to the dealership!!!!
The abs/brake/traction control lights began to come on every time car was driven and stay on the entire time.brakes began to squeal and then they failed completely.brakes locked when applied - had to release and apply again to get the vehicle to stop.when brakes were applied the car would keep moving.we took the car to a mechanic and was told it was the abs system.he replaced the abs module - - within one week the brakes failed again.we took the car to the ford dealership this time and was told the abs module needed to be replaced again.we told them this had just been done and we thought it could be the master cylinder but they said no it was the abs module. Paid again to replace this and within one day of getting the car back the brakes failed again.we took it back and were told it was the master cylinder.we paid again to have this fixed and just got the car back yesterday - - the brakes failed again today.from research online it appears that this is a huge problem and ford should know this and be doing something about it.we have almost wrecked several times but the dealership keeps telling us that they cannot find anything else wrong even though the brakes continue to fail.
I would like to file a report a problem that is currently being reported by ford windstar owners. I own a ford windstar that has the abs and brake light issue. The problem occurs intermittently, and is not consistent. I have taken my car to the dealership in the past, and all the dealership seems to be doing is guessing as to what is broken, and the problem has not been fixed. The repair estimate is close to $1000.i am getting the error codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, u1261.the problem should be repaired at no charge to the customer. I am sure ford engineers know how to correct the problem and that it is a design flaw that shld be a safety recall.
Abs system deactivates, abs light and brake light comes on deactivating traction control and abs systems braking distance is increased. This happens frequently 2-3 times daily especially on long comutes.these incidents occur more often in the summer than winter but it does occur.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs brake light is on.i was infromed that there may be a recall for these vehicles.2002 fordwindstar.
2002 ford windstar suffered brake failure.*mr (nar)dealer was notified.
Every since i purchased my '02 windstar, i have had problems with the abs and brakes. I've had the brakes fixed numerous times and both lights still comes on while i'm driving. I had a brake fluid leak from the rear. My dvd and stereo both short- circuited on a month or two after they were installed. Sometimes if i come to a light to stop for a while, when the light turns green, i'll try to give it some gas but it becomes real hesitant and takes a while to pick up speed. The drivers behind me would start to get frustrated with me holding up traffic. Also, when i cut the ac on it takes power away from my vehicle and it threatens to cut off, so i don't turn it on. I also have to replace two oxygen sensors on it. I believe that my abs module is bad as well. I feel that i am putting more money into it than it's worth. Please help me.
I am having problems with my ford 2002 windstar antilock brakes and traction control system resulting in intermittent shutoff of the system and an increase in braking distance.the problems are increased in higher temperatures.
Abs and brake light problem.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph the abs lamp, torque converter lamp and the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/06/11 updated 10/5/11
Brake light (red) and abs brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off.i took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything.all issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the abs ecm unit causing it to fail.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that brake fluid had leaked into the abs electronic control module. The contact stated that he had received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but was told that the dealer would only replace the speed control deactivation switch and repair the abs control module connector if necessary. The recall repair would not cover repairs for the abnormal leaking of brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000 and the current mileage was approximately 200,000.
Both the brake warning light and abs warning light come on intermittently in our 2002 ford windstar. This typically occurs during warmer weather or when the vehicle has been driven for a few hours or more.
Abs light and brake light problems.
Leaking brake fluid on my 2002 ford windstar van. The minivan has been recalled due to leaking scds. And was rectified by ford dealership. Over past few days i have had to put in brake fluid and have noticed fluid under the master cylinder.
Hi, i have had a few problems for a long period of time, but recently i have been noticing even more problems. The following problems include, loss of brake fluid (problem # 1)brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2)fire or smoke coming from under the van abs ecm area while off. (problem # 1)speedometer and odometer stop working. (problem # 1)cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1)abs brake light (yellow) (problem # 2or problem # 1)brakes turn on squeal without warning. (problem # 2). Each of these problems have a occurred at least once, many more than once. My brake light goes on about every day as does the abs brake. So far nothing has been replaced because there are so many things to replace i don't know what to do. Please recall this van for it is a huge safety hazard and i do not want to be behind the wheel when something bad happens. Please help me.
Red brake light and yellow abs light came on while driving. It suddenly decreased in its braking power and resulted in a minor bumper to bumper crash at a traffic light. Luckily no major damage was done and no one was injured, only small stretch marks on my front bumper. The other persons car was ok and we went on straight back home shaken and afraid the whole ride back. This vehicle has already had the company friendly (not consumer friendly) recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000. This seems to have made the problem worse though. The dealer says it is a common problem with the windstars and there is no recall for the abs system and could cause braking distance to decrease and advised me to have it repaired immediately as it is a safety hazard!!!! the government and odi got right up on toyotas for not being able to stop and not fords!! this must be recalled and fixed immediately!
2002 windstar received recall to fix fire problem but now i'm having issues. Abs/brake/traction control warning lights on and message board says check trac control. Online forums i've read seems to suggest this is an ongoing problem with a defective e.c.m. It was sporadic at first,but now a constant occurrence. Please have fomoco deal with this quality defect so i do not have to fork out any money i do not have to spend.
The abs light and brake lightstays on when the engine is started.
On june 8, 2008, our 2002 windstar experienced the following:abs light went red: brake red light went on.speedometer, and tachometer stopped working.all will require repair to prevent the possibility of fire, crash or break down.
Abs lights come on and off at different times.brake fluid was checked, it is at the correct level. There was a recall for 2000 model windstar with the same problem they received a brake repair.
The brake light is on. Dealer can't find any defects with the brakes or why the light stay on.since purchased vehicle on at least 25-30 occasions the brake light on the dash will remain on when starting car and going in reverse to back out of driveway/garage.when hand brake not engaged light stays on. Squeal is heard from rear often, until stopping and putting in drive.stays on for several hundred feet until stopping.
We had recently purchased this vehicle and as we drove to ft. Wayne in the traction control light, abs light,and brake light all came on. Now they come on every time i drive the vehicle. I was told that when this happens the antilock brakes will not work, this is a safety hazard. A ford dealership wants $825.00 to fix something that i feel should be recalled.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on. Cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. Due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. This in turn blew the #10 fuse. This switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. I have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
Speedometer not working accurately (occasionally speedometer will work than stops, which indicates defective part). Ford says speedometer and gear needs to be replaced now. Prior to that they said computer needed to be reprogrammed because of tire size.. Cruise control did not work but was fixed by ford via recall notice due to leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds). As i understand the dealer would also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Abs and brake light are on all of the time which is a result abs control module failure.
Our 2002 windstar has had numerous issues.from clunking front suspension; rattling sliding doors; interior lights and locks that would come on and off by themselves.however, there are two unresolved issues and it's been to dealers numerous times, and each time, they just blow me off.the transmission shudders between the first and second shift, and does a "two-step" shift.when it finally does the second half of the two-step and engages, there is an audible cookoo, just like a cookoo clock.the other infuriating problem and possible danger is the brake pedal.it squeaks like an old mattress and also sticks to the floor if you have to brake while you are driving at freeway speeds.you have to use the tip of your shoe to pull the pedal back up.visit after visit after visit to 3 different dealers and they always claim there is nothing wrong.they were playing "beat the clock" with the warranty and now that's gone, and they are still doing it with the extended warranty.infuriating.nobody cares and nobody will help.
This is on a 2002 ford windstar.the brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder has developed a leak.this appears to be a know problem with the ford windstar but ford has done nothing about it.also, the abs system failed due to heat build up.again it appears that this is something that ford has known.i also noticed that ford escapes were recalled with this same problem so why not the windstars?
I own a 2002 ford windstar minivan and have had issues with the brake light and abs light staying on. I have had the vehicle to the shop for recall work and the light remained on. I had the abs module replaced and the light still stays on. The vehicle smells like burning fluid after being driven and the brakes have gone out twice now for short periods of time. This is a safety hazard. This has been going on for over a year and no one can seem to figure out the problem.
Own a 2002 ford windstar and i am having a situation where both the abs light and brake remain on while driving.i have read of problems with the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch" in other windstars and decided to check it out on mine after reading of engine fires occurring because of it.on mine i have found a considerable amount of brake fluid underneath the master cylinder in the engine compartment.i had my son pump the brakes while i had the wiring to the deactivation switch removed and noticed that the brake fluid was leaking as the brakes were pumped.i have decided to replace the deactivation switch before a possible fire occurs.
Vehicle became having intermittent abs light and brake light activation while driving.this began in 2007.i had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty.i checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times.over the past 2 months march/april 2009 the problem appeared to become worst.finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit.i checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the windstar.the abs system and cruise control are currently inop.there are no blown fuses.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The abs would fail when the light illuminated. The cruise control and speedometer also malfunctioned. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000 and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.
The brake and abs brake warning lights came on while i was driving and the brake distance increased before i was able to stop the windstar minivan.
I own a ford windstar and i am having the abs/brake light problem and speed control problem.
I took my van in to do the recalls. Well they said they saw nothing wrong with the most last 2 recent recalls. 2010 and 2011 dealing with front end and rear end. My question is if it doesn't look broken they don't have to fix it? i thought these parts were manufactured wrong, right? now how often should i take my van in to be inspected? at any given moment it could break and my 4 kids and i could go tumbling down the highway. They did do the speed odometer (which i'm watching closely for abs/brake light to come on) and in process for child safety attachments. The anderson ford dealership in cleveland tx will not do the other 2 recalls because it does not look broken, is this right? anyways abs/brake light remains on and off all the time on my ford windstar. Will have it check for brake fluid leakage running down to components.
I have been having problems with the abs light and emergency brake light being on intermittently.sometimes they are both on when i turn the car on. At times they stay on and there are times when it goes off.there are also instances where only the brake light is on and stays on even though the emergency brakes are disengaged.my husband recently changed some sensors and said he notices some break fluid leakage. I am scared to drive my car and fear for my safety and that of my family.i do not want to have a car fire. Please look into this situation as soon as possible.after reviewing your database, i see that i am not the only person having this issue.
Vehicle is a 2002 ford windstar lx 3.8l 4 doorbeginning in summer 2007, abs and emergency brake warning lights are coming on intermittently; appears to happen mainly during warmer weather, or after the vehicle has been driven for a period of time.it is not known for sure if there is any mechanical problem with these brakes, but there does not appear to be any problem.local ford dealership repair center did diagnosis in aug 2007, and recommends that the abs ecu (ecm?) be replaced. No repair has been made yet.
Abs and brake lamp still on after recall for 2002 ford windstar.
Braking distance suddenly increased, under category: service brakes, hydraulic. My brake light and abs light comes on. According to the mechanic i had the sensor replaced in this unit, and not sure what they fixed the second time. Both mechanics told me i was leaking brake fluid too, i have not been able to add brake fluid myself, i can't reach the reservoir.brake and abs lights still comes on and very seldom does the lights go off. I had to have a vehicle inspection this past year, and the first time it did not pass because the light was on. Thankfully the second time i went in for the inspection it was not on. However, i am concerned with this years inspection.
2002 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak that lead to a fire. The leaky switch at worst causes a fire at the point where it connects to the abs ecm module. The car was off. I was standing nearby when a big pop and a great deal of smoke started coming out from under the car. When i looked under the car, there was a small fire. I used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
Abs failure windstar 2002 code c1185. It seems to be a common problem that ford is not doing anything about. I took my van to a dealer im having the abs module replace.
At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. Code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure.i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work.no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having.i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners.i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago.i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
Abs anti-skid and brake lites suddenly appear on the dash monitoring systemwithout anything being wrong. Keeps on occurring when brakes get hot.
Dash brake and abs lights come on. They can be reset by turning the engine off and restarting. Noticed leaking switch on bottom of master cylinder. Wiring damp with brake fluid. Cruise control doesn't work anymore.
Sudden increase in braking distance. This happens intermittently but always seems to happen when abs, traction control, and brake light come on. Occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days.longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk.only because i always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. I have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for abs electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit.also, i was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced.i am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix.i am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both.
Braking distance suddenly increased, abs and brake light onwhile driving abs and brake light get on.
We own a 2002 ford windstar and participated in the recent recall for the speed control. About a month after the recall fix, our brake lights (including abs) came on. When we took it to our mechanic, he said the abs control module is damaged and needs to be replaced. After doing some research on the web, it appears this is a well know issue (abs ecm failure - abs brake light). We don't have the money to fix this issue, and would like the ford dealer to submit a recall. Thank you
2002 ford windstar yellow abs light on with red brake light intermittently, started last week. Checked with all brakes with no problem. Both brake and abs work just fine.
The master cylinder was low on fluid. I kept adding fluid and found it leaking on the brake pressure diff. Deactivation switch located in the front of the master cylinder.this a 2002 ford windstar van the i am referring too.
I have a persistent problem with the red brake light and the abs light illuminating on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar.through on line research i have discovered that the issue is leaking brake fluid that can cause a fire.i do not understand why ford has not recalled the vehicles to repair the problem.i confirmed with ford today that there is no such recall.i am having the problem repaired tomorrow and would like to see the nhtsa take action against ford on this issue.
Quick stopping and applying the brakes a little harder than normal in heavy traffic, the anti lock brake system engaged.the next time the brake was applied the pedal went right to the floor and there was little and next to no brakes.i slowly eased to the right lane where i could reach the shoulder.after having the problem looked at and repaired , i was told that this model does not bypass the anti lock brake system when it locked up and failed.i could not brake with my normal braking system.i had recently had my brakes checked and i had 50% brakes left.so i was totally surprised and frightened when i had no brakes to stop safely.i keep my car regularly checked and in good working order because i do not like surprises.i believe this is a safety hazard and should have been notified by ford.the abs light did not go on and there were no leaks of fluid.i checked and there were no recalls.
2002 ford windstar abs (yellow) and red brake lights come on regularly for the past 2 years.this is especially true when the vehicle and outside temperature are hot.has not resulted in an accident yet, but it is my understanding that the abs system does not function when the light is on.
2002 ford windstar - had recall from oct 2009 (vehicle speed control) done on vehicle.sometime the car will start and no issues appear in the driver instrument gauges other times the issue will appear at startup.if it is fine at startup, sometimes while driving (sometimes over bumps, sometimes just over time), the problem will appear. The problem is that the "brake", "abs", and "trac control" lights turn on, indicating a problem with the car's braking system.car still brakes fine under normal conditions, but it appears that the abs system and traction control systems stop functioning resulting in the loss of those critical safety systems.shutting the car off and restarting resets the system and everything is fine until it happens again. Problem is getting more regular, almost occurring every time we drive the car.
My abs and brake light come on and off. When it comes on if i pull over and restart the car it goes away. After seeing several complaints with the same issues i am worried about our safety.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that she noticed that the abs and service brake warning lights consistently illuminated on the instrument control panel. Additionally her vehicle spontaneously loses brake fluid. If the brakes fail while driving, her increase for vehicle crash and safety hazard are increased . She is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs & brake light stays on.was advised by a ford service shop that the abs module was bad. They also said that they have seen this happen before. They tried to get ford to cover it, but they would not.
Bought this van used.almost immediately, the abs and brake light would come onthe instrument panel for no reason.the vehicle still operates normally.after turning off and restarting, the lights go off.they may not come on again for days.it seems to happen more in warmer weather.
2002 ford windstar - the abs light comes on (typically when the van is warm).recall 09s09 has been performed but has had no effect on the abs light coming on issue.
Ford windstar 2002.cruise control only engages intermittently.when cruise control is on, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.yellow abs dash light and red brake warning dash light go on intermittently (simultaneously).after they go on, they stay on until the car is turned off.the abs system appears to still work correctly even when the yellow abs light is on and the red brake light is on (although there is no way for the driver to tell if the abs system and brake system are working correctly or not when the warning lights are on).my local ford dealership diagnosed that the ecm control module needs to be replaced.this is an expensive electronic component with no moving parts, and there is no reason that this board should be failing.this is a common problem with 2002 ford windstar models.i believe ford should be required to offer free diagnosis and repair for any problems related to ecm control modules for this model year.i first noticed the problem around october 2008 as the weather turned colder.this is consistent with a theory that the ecm board is sensitive to temperature changes, which affects the correct working of the cruise control and abs systems.the cruise control mostly did not work during the winter 2008-2009.as warmer temperatures arrived in spring 2009, the cruise control started to work intermittently again.sometimes it engages correctly, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and finally it engages, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and it will not engage.when it is engaged, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.i suspect sometimes it dis-engages because the car hit a bump in the road - but frequently it dis-engages with no bump in the road.having the cruise control dis-engage abruptly for no reason is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.having the abs system not work correctly (due to the ecm module) is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.
2002 ford windstar leaking brake fluid under master cylinder.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine.occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & batterycheck out fine.the most dangerous problem is that the abs light is on and abs doesn't work properly.we continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground.had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose.the dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system.dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or abs module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, abs will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct.has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles.occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80).when opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly.when drivingthe door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again.when driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down.we can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin.we will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do.if we go further we rent a vehicle.now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
The abs and brake warning lights go on randomly for no reason, also cruise control will stop working.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While drivingapproximately 30 mph the antilock brake light and the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart the lights were no longer illuminating. The failure continued to occur intermittently over the last two and a half years. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.
The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the abs and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
Abs and traction control lights light up on my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. I went to the ford dealer and they reported that there was no problem as i would still have braking power just not abs brakes which is one of the reasons i bought the car. Have lost the use of my car due to the axle recall since september but ford issued a lease vehicle. Now i am worried about the abs and traction control lights.
Abs and brake light on intermittently.took to dealership and told that the following codes were showing up: c1185, c1242, c1198, c1254, c1250. They replaced the ba control at a cost of $981.21.
Abs and brake lights coming on for no apparent reason.had recall service on cruise control and the warning lights for the abs and brakelights have been coming on intermittently since that service was done.talked with the local ford service department and they are aware of this problem.said that the previous recall on the cruise control didn't have anything to do with my warning lights for abs and brakes (but they have had more issues with this problem than the cruise control recall).if i remember the correctly, the cruise control recall - it had something to do with brake fluid contact and potential for fire, my cruise was shorted out and not working - must have been from brake fluid. I am thinking that this flaw has something to do with electrical components connected from the brake and abs system to the warning lights being shorted out in a similar way; it is just a guess, i am sure that the real mechanics know what is going on....this is a safety issue and ford needs to recall this design flaw; the warning device is not working as designed.i am sure that the $1,600 to fix the problem is an issue for ford.sometimes the lights turn on when i start the vehicle, sometimes i may be driving and they will turn on, at times the warning lights do not come on at all.the brakes are not effected from what i can tell and my fluid levels are normal. I hope that my brakes don't really experience a problem.
Braking distance suddenly increased due to abs ecm intermittent failure.intermittent abs and brake light.
The abs and brake lights come on intermittently while driving. They stay on until the engine is shut off.
Hit a bump in the road and traction light, abs light and brakes lights come on.the lights stay on until i turn the car off.it only happens when i hit a bump a certain way so the lights are not on all the time.i've taken it to a few garages and was told that nothing is wrong with my brakes.if nothing is wrong why do the lights comes on.no one knows.
Abs brake light intermittently illuminates.apparently the ecm module needs to be replaced.
Abs warning light comes on at various times.sometimes resets with restart of engine, sometimes not.vehicle experiences extended braking distances when abs light is illuminated.
2002 ford windstar brake pressure differential deactivation switch developed a leak resulting in significant brake fluid loss and deactivation of cruise control functionality.
While driving brake, abs, traction control warning lights display on...on dash.manual states while these warning lights are on abs and traction control systems are automatically disengaged.ford dealership confirmed this.there is nothing wrong with brakes. Ford service told me either one or both of the following parts are malfunctioning-number 2f2z-2c219-ca-control module, and part number 1f2z-2b373-ba valve assembly........... And that it is sensing a problem when there is none and shutting down the systems which can be dangerous.they told me they are seeing this "alot" with these vehicles.the parts are aprox 800.00 a piece installed by ford and dealership states "its getting hard to find used ones that work properly" bought the van used aprox 2 weeks ago and this has occurred 3 times.service told me there is danger with these systems disengaged and there is a possibility that it could potentially alter even normal braking.the first two times it occurred the lights when off when i shut the vehicle off and turned it back on.the third time that did not work, but they were off when vehicle was restarted after sitting one day.
Anti lockbrake shifter is inoperative,this device is to preventlever from shifting without brake depression.also,child was able to shift lever into drive gear while vehicle was parked.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Wiring replaced as part of a october 2009 ford recall. Before this, in warm weather, yellow abs and red brake light on dashboard both come on intermittently. After the recall the same is happening and more frequently - every day in hot weather this summer.
The abs and brake dash warning lights intermittently come on, especially after the vehicle warms up or i hit a puddle and water splashes underneath. This has been going on for years. Firestone has inspected the vehicle multiple times and cannot find anything wrong. They are again suggesting to flush the brake system and do an engine diagnostic (again at cost of $200). While there has been no crash or damage i am in constant fear that there will be as the brakes might fail but i'd never know it since the warning lights are almost always on and repair work hasn't been able to turn them off.
Both the yellow abs and red brake warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel.ford dealer code scan revealed a c1185 code: power relay failure within the hcu/ecu.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
2002 ford windstar had the recall 09s09 done today the abs and brake light still keep coming on and loosing brake fluid.
Re; recall 09s09,ford dealer carry out this recall on ford windstar 2002, change the deactivation switch and wire harness. However ,when start the engine the abs & brake light goes off as normal, after driving on the highway for a while,i will say when things got heated/hot these two lights comes on back,( abs & brake light) if i stop and started the engine up ,these two light goes out, after driving for a few miles again the abs& brake light comes on back ,and on and on like this. This is causing my breaking distance to suddenly increase.this matter need urgent attention so the problem can be corrected by ford or further recall is needed. ( e.g electronic control module problem) etc. Thank you.
The vehicle was checked by ford dealer in alamogordo, nm 88310 due to a recall for "rear axle cracks, subframe corrosion" and "brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems" on aug/16/2011. They sad there is no problem / or they fixed it. After that date, the brake/abs brake illuminated a couple of times, but went of after the engine was turned off/on again. Also the cruisecontrol stopped working since and isn't currently not working. I found that the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) is leaking!!!. It is completely wet and the fluid is dropping down slowly. Pictures are available, taken today 04/04/2012.
2002 ford windstar brake pressure deactivation switch failure.caused fuse #10 to blow due to leaking brake fluid.made odometer, speedometer, cruise control, a/c not work.disconnect abs - would rather chance slipping on ice than fire.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving between 45-55 mph, the engine began to lose power.the contact pulled into a ford dealer and was informed that the brake cruise deactivation switch was leaking into the fuse box.the failure caused the speedometer to fail and the abs and several other lights to illuminate.recall number 05528 (deactivation switch) was referenced regarding the ford explorer.the current and failure mileages were 70,000.update 09/10/08 *cwupdated 09/15/08.
Red brake light came on along with traction control and abs light stopping distance was further than normal and van skidded on wet road. Need to adjust stopping distance as it was alot further to come to a stop. Light is an intermitant issue along with stopping distance.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact began to see smoke coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the entire braking system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
2002 ford windstar intermittent abs light on. Brake switch recall done 6 months ago, no fire. I have reason to believe their is a problem with the abs module due to code c1185 main relay issue. It has been reported of a solder joint on the ecm breaking due to expanding and contracting in heat and cold.
Sensor on brake master cylinder is leaking on transmission electric connector,almost ran out brake fluid.
My abs light is on in my minivan.the dealership wants me to change the abs ecm which is not cheap, however after doing some research i see this is a major issue with these model ford windstars, 1999-2003, see www.fordwindstarrecall.info.i drive with my grandson in the van on a daily basis and the fact that i live in massachusetts, i rely on the abs system to work properly in the winter time due to our harsh climates.please do what is right and issue a recall for this defective part and help ensure the safety of myself and my family.if this was simply a maintenance item, such as brakes or oil changes, i would be completely understanding, but this is a major system on this vehicle and now i am scared to drive this in the winter time during any ice or snow as the braking system will not work properly.thank you for your help in resolving this matter as promptly as possible and helping ensure the safety and well being of myself and my family.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
My abs and brake lights continue to come on intermittently even after the recall was performed.
2002 ford windstar abs and brake light on.under carriage started on fire while car parked in parking garage.
Service brakes ,hydraulic antilock abs warning lights on at intermittent times while driving.
Abs, traction control, brake lights go on and off intermittently.ford dealership can't seem to fix.i've had it 'fixed' several times, but in a couple months the same problem returns.
The dash display yellow abs and red brake lights come on randomly. My mechanic tells me that when the abs light comes on, the abs system is nonfunctional, meaning the van would not have abs capability in an emergency during these random events that last for both short and long durations. The mechanic tells me that the fix for the problem requires replacement of the abs ecm, which is hard to get at and would cost close to $1000. My search of the problem on the internet shows that many other owners of this make, model and year have the same problem and that this problem is widespread, which likely means it is a defect in the engineering of these vehicles and that many lives are at stake since the abs could go out at any given moment, even during emergency braking which would cause loss of control of the vehicles. Ford should fix this problem since it is a widespread defect.
Recall of brake switch (09s09) on my 2002 ford windstar.they replaced the switch but i still have abs lights that come on periodically.it has not been completely fixed and the dealership says they will not cover it.
Abs & brake lights come on at the same time periodically while driving.
Brought my van in because the brake lights on the dash would come on intermittently while driving. Also the rear brake lights would come on while driving and when vehicle was parked and non-operational. A burning smell could be noticed once the brake lights were stuck on. Had the shoes, drums and wheel cylinders replaced/repaired. Brought vehicle back the next day because the same problem with rear lights staying on and the burning smell. Shop replaced the brake switch, claiming the brake pedal must be sticking. This still did not stop the problem. Many mornings i go to start my vehicle and find the brake lights are on or the vehicle will not start because the lights have been on overnight. Took my van to another auto shop and they could not find what the problem was. They too suggested a brake switch. Currently i am still dealing with the rear brake lights coming on and staying on while driving or coming on while parked in my garage. I also have the brake lights coming on intermittently on the dash while driving.
I have a ford windstar 2002. Its abs and brake lights come on during summer. In the recall last year, a ford dealer changed the deactivation switch on the car. But after that, i still have the same problem: in warm weather, abs and brake lights come on while driving.
The abs light turned on as well as the brake light turns on and stays on. This started to happen about a month ago after i had other repairs done as well as two recalls that were looked at. When i went back to the dealer and told them about the abs light, they told me that it was not part of the recall and it would cost me approximately $700 for the repairs.
Ford windstar 2002, service brakes, hydraulic - abs and brake lights on, and braking distance suddenly increased.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact parked the vehicle and turned the engine off; suddenly smoke emitted from underneath the hood and massive flames erupted from the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the six foot flames and informed that the fire was related to an excessive amount of brake fluid leakage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was unknown.
Hello.i would like to file a report a problem that is currently being reported by ford windstar owners.i own a ford windstar that has the abs and brake light issue.the problem occurs intermittently, and is not consistent.i have taken my car to the dealership in the past, and all the dealership seems to be doing is guessing as to what is broken, and the problem has not been fixed.the exact description of the problem is found here:http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/i am getting the error codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, u1261.theyreplaced and reprogrammed the abs module, on mar 31, 2005, but the problem is still present.i took it back numerous times, only to be told some stupid thing.i am concerned that this is a hazard/life threatening issue, and i would like the ford motor to take the time, think this problem out, and solve the problem, and not just guess at the solution.there are other people logging complaints about this, and when i took my vehicle in a year ago for an oil change, i had them check my vin # for any recalls, and i was told that my vehicle did not fall under some of the current ones with identical problems.if this is the type of quality they give to their customers, then my next purchase, i can tell you this, will not be a ford product.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 35 mph when the brakes were applied and there was a delay in response time. Neither the dealer or manufacturer was contacted nor was the vehicle repaired or inspected. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the harness connected to the anti-lock brake computer melted and caught on fire.the abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 115,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar mini van.at 56,xxx miles i had to replace the transmission.about 6 month after that i started experiencing a blizzard of lights on my dash indicating the following alerts for abs/brakes, trac off & check traction control.this light blizzard appears each time i drive my van for a short period of time and remains on the dash until i stop the van and restart.went to the transmission shop and they said it was not related to the tranny replacement.took the van in to ford dealership for the 2009 recall jumper and they said the abs/traction control was not related to the leaking brake cylinder so they wouldn't fix it. A short time ago i started getting a check engine light too.tried to go thru deq but the van failed emissions test.went to a mechanic and he couldn't locate the problem but the check engine light is off so i went to deq and passed but i still an having a problem with the original light blizzard (abs/tc).i had not experienced any problems with the braking system to date but i haven't had to slam them either.next week it's off to the ford dealership since no one else can determine a problem resolution.i've searched this problem on the internet and there seems to be quite a few windstar/gm products with similar problems.it really points back to a poor quality product!
I own a 2002 ford windstar that continues to have issues with the "brake" and "abs" lights lighting on my dash. This issue does not seem to affect stopping and is not constant but is intermittent. Not trouble codes are registered in the on board computer.
Abs and brake light come illuminate on a dailybasis. First noticed after hitting a bump on the highway abouta year ago... Since then the light will comeand go off at will. Occasionally there may be a sluggish feeling when in drive. I had it inspected but no one can tell me anything.
The morning of july 11, 2010, the abs control module on our 2002 windstar suffered an internal fire due to brake fluid leaked from the bad switch, resulting in a loss of proper brake function and no readings from the speedometer, tachometer, and odometer (as well as multiple warning lights).this occurred several weeks after having had the brake pressure deactivation switch recall performed (nhtsa campaign id 09v399000, action number ea08021).the local ford dealership which had performed the initial recall work refused to repair or replace the module under the recall or as a warranty claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, nor was it apparently damaged at the time of the brake switch repair.i subsequently removed, opened and examined the control module (8/28/2010), and found blackened brake fluid present inside the module at the connector pins.i also found evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections to the printed circuit board.this evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior.luckily, it appears that an internal trace burned through and interrupted the fault current prior to the failure becoming a runaway fire event.at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle.i have kept the failed control module for examination as necessary.
1. Normal driving although problem increases with warmer weather.2. Abs and brake lights illuminate consecutively and abs brake system deactivates increasing stopping distances despite fusible link installed by local ford dealer under nhtsa campaign id number :09v399000 3. Ford dealer and independent shop scan code c1185 however parts replacement does not remedy.
2002 ford windstar. Parking/abs warning light on dash board is constantly lit. Problem started years ago, at that time it was intermittent now its almost constant.
Braking distance has suddenly increased along with abs and brake light intermittently on.
Abs light and brake light come on after car has warmed up.occurrence is much quicker and more frequent in summer months.
From time to time,the abs light will come on and stay on, would shut off vehicle, wait a few seconds, and restart it in order to "turn off" light, sometimes would go out itself while driving.
Ford windstar sel 2002after approx 1 hr of driving, the brake and abs warning lights would illuminate and the check traction control message would flash on the information display. Problem would usually resolve after being left over night.the frequency of the intermittent failure would increase as weather got warmer. Eventually it would occur directly at first start in the morning.
After having the 2002 windstar serviced at a ford dealership for a recall related to abs failure and possible fire we noticed a burning plastic smell.the smell lasted the entire day after picking the windstar up at the dealers. We immediately called the service dept to report the smell and they stated the burning smell could not be related to the service they performed. The abs and brake light came on later that day and has now been on intermittently ever since. We have noticed an increased stopping distance in wet weather. We have now had the windstar in and had it diagnosed and the codes state that all 4 abs wheel speed sensors have failed. That would include the brand new wheel speed sensors that have been replaced in an effort to get the abs and brake lights to go out. When the codes are cleared the abs light will stay off anywhere from minutes to hours depending on each reset.it is my belief that the brake problem is related to the recall.
Abs yellow and red brakes lights come on.just adding my complaint to the list.spent $400 to replace front axle they thought was the problem but is not.happened at around 90,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with thefront brakes and front rotors, which hadrequired annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.
Abs light, trac active light, alternator, check traction control light.
Anti-skid and brake lights come on at random.
Rack and pinion steering split, intake manifold had to be replaced, tire rod fixed, upper plenum replaced, abs and brake light comes on, leaks coolant, etc. Etc. Etc.
Various warning lights coming on,abs , brake light , odometer reading dashes only and overdrive lights started blinking while driving. Electrical diagnosis and pinpoint test by ford found that the fuse blown due to the brake pressure switch leaking fluid through the wiring harness to the speed control servo and melting the servo.two days after the repair, the abs light and brake light started coming on again. Tested again by ford dealer, they said it'sa faulty ecu module.
Attempted to change lanes, motorist from behind sped up, applied brakes, abs lights flashed on dash, car did not slow, pressed brakes harder and rear brakes locked up, causing me to side swipe guard rail.abs lights and brake lights have remained on for over 2 years. Have spend thousands of dollars attempting to repair this problem, to no avail. Brakes are intermittent at best.abs and brake lights are still on.
The anti lock brake light and the regular brake light come on together when the vehicle is driven in the summer heat, this is intermittent and happening more frequently. Because of this my braking distance has increased when the light is on and the vehicle will not brake as designed by ford which could lead to an accident.
Abs/brake light on in my 2002 ford windstar when i bought it, i had told the dealer that it was on two years ago when i had purchased it they have done nothing to repair it i have contacted my local ford dealer and no recall came up. Now my van will not pass inspection i need help !!~!!!!
I own a 2002 ford windstar that has some sort of short and randomly sets off the traction control, emergency brake, and abs lights.the led display always says, "check traction control".my mechanic has been unable to trace down the root of the cause.after reading a number of blogs/discussion boards, i have learned that this is a recurring problem with 99-03 windstars.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan. I took the van to the local dealership to have my traction control checked because the lights(abs,brakes,trac off) on the dash come on and stay on. This vehicle does not have any current recall orders and the dealership confirmed that. I had them check my van to find out why the lights are staying on. This is what i was told, they said that my hydraulic control unit (hcu)is leaking fluid onto my ecu (abs control module computer) shorting the system out. They told me the way to fix this problem is to replace the ecu(abs control module computer) which cost $2000. How is replacing the computer going to fix the leak? according to records the recall 09s09 (scds) was repaired on this vehicle. This concerns me because their is still fluid(brake) leaking onto a electronic component which poses as a fire hazard. According to complaints i have read this is a common concern for many other windstar owners. The abs issues are directly related to the leaking scds(recall 09s09). I am going to personally check the leak to verify the proximity of the location of the leak to the scds. I feel this may be a issue fordhas to address. Please note i have sent a memo to them first, and i hope to receive a response. I will not hold my breath though.
The brake light and abs light on the dash will turn on. The brake system has been checked and no cause can be found. It is occurring when engine is hot. After turning off engine and restarting it, the lights will stay off for approx 10 min. Then turn on again. I am requesting a recall. Ford motor company has been aware of this problem for some time now, and so do you. This problem has caused fires in other ford windstars. Please force an instant recall.
I own a 2002 ford windstar. For the last year theabs light (yellow)and the brake warning light (red) has intermittently been lighting up on the instrument panel. On aug 16, 2009,i noticed fluid leaking from under the van. I found the leak coming from the brake pressure differential deactivation switch under the master cylinder. As i searched the internet for a replacement part, i found that this has been a recurring issue for the 2002 windstar, which as i assume you have been informed,has been the root cause of some fires with the windstar. Is there or will there be a recall for this issue? at this time i feel the vehicle is unsafe and i am very uncomfortable driving it.
Abs light and brake lights switch on and off in my 2002 windstar with no warning for the past two years.van is at 110k miles, and seems to drive fine.because the warning lights keep going on and off, i don't know if the warning system is actually working.this is very frustrating because i don' know how safe my van is.i had the brakes checked completely when this started and was told they were fine....another mechanic suggested the abs module was going bad?
My abs & brake light on dash board keeps coming on when driving. Dealer says there is no recall for this.
Abs, and service brake, come on simultaneously.i amafraid that stopping distance shall be increased, thusly causing personal & property damage liability.fear of braking distance suddenly increased, when driving, on a personal daily basis.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 ford - brake and abs warning lights come on randomly while driving the vehicle. This occurs generally in warmer temperature environments, but occurs year round. A ford dealership completed recall 09s09, but this problem continues to exist and the recall did not remedy the situation.
The abs, brake and traction control warning lights in my 2002 ford windstar keep coming on intermittently. Brake fluid is normal and front brakes were recently replaced. Warning lights seem to appear when started after the vehicle has been sitting in the sun or after driving. I have not noticed braking problems but am worried that the brakes may fail when needed. Ford dealership says there is no known problem with the windstar abs system. I have read several forums where windstar owners are reporting the same problems. My vehicle has 63k miles.
Both brake light and abs light are on during operation of the vehicle during warmer outdoor temperatures (spring, summer, and fall), and is usually off during cooler outdoor temperatures (winter).i had a ford dealership tell me that the abs control module requires replacement at a cost of about $600.00, and that the abs system is not operating when the abs light is on.i understand that this is a common problem for this vehicle and probably due to a poorly designed control module.
Brake and abs lights come on in hot weather.
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanicthey all checked my brakes, absand could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wantsstays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year.i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving.i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle .i see there are a lot of complaint about same problemmy niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
Red brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar.merchants tire checked and indicated that the cruise control switch to the master cylinder has been leaking brake fluid.
False abs activation; seemed to have no brakes for a bit. Ford dealership replaced wheel sensor.also, abs and brake light on at times. Comes on for awhile, then off for days.then comes back on.may be issue with abs unit, hydraulic control unit.
Extended braking distance and abs system failure indication.when warm and without warning abs failure warning indication is activated sometimes with a increase in braking distance.dealer has not been able to pinpoint a cause.warning will always clear when the car is turned off and restarted and sometimes during normal driving.this is on a 2002 ford windstar limited with traction control.
Braking distance suddenly increased, intermittently.fault code shows abs ecm failure.
I own a 2002 ford windstar.i had the 09s09 recall completed 12-09.in the last few months, the abs light and the brake light have come on several times for no apparent reason.the lights go off when the engine is turned off. I have owned the van for more than 3 years, and i don't remember this happening prior to the recall.
2002 ford windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control, abs light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and i have no doubt i'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other windstar owners are with a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch".is ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???
I just had the recall repaired on my 2002 ford windstar. The next day after the recall was performed while driving it the abs and brake lights came back on.
My speedometer, abs light, and o/d off light all are on.the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid everywhere.i replaced the bottom part with a factory ford part.the leaking has stopped, however the brake fluid leaked all over and has caused severe damage to the vehicle.i believe ford should be held liable for this and replace all computers and parts that were affected by .
I own a 2002 ford windstar which was recalled in december 2009 for the leaking scds, ford ref 09s09. My local dealership repairedthe switch by installing a jumper switch in the harness. Today 20th november 2010, i have had my van back at the ford dealership as i have had a major brake fluid leak from the scds which was leaking onto my abs module switch. I assumed this was covered under the existing recall, but ford refused to pay for the repair and i had to pay for it myself. I had the service rep contact ford, canada and again they refused to warranty the repair. I am disgusted at the attitude of ford. I had to put in 500ml of brake fluid into my master cylinder over a period of 3 days, that's how bad my leak was. The service rep at ford confirmed that the scds was leaking and after i refused to drive the van from the dealership, they still refused to pay for the repair, they told me they had done all they could under the existing recall number 09s09 and that was all they were obliged to do. I would like this documented as this was a serious brake fluid leak and a potential fire related incident and ford of canada refused to deal with this very serious safety issue. Thanks
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs, brake, and traction lights would illuminate intermittently while driving at all speeds.she took the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnostic produced error codes; however, they did not think that the failures were related to those codes.the dealer did not make any repairs and the manufacturer has not been notified.the current mileage was approximately 93,000 and failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
While driving at 20 mph,the driver stepped on the brake pedal and the brake pedal had a delayedreaction, which resulted in the vehicle hitting a wall head on.dealer had been notified.when the first incident occurred, the brakes were engaged but did not stop the vehicle, the engine revved and the vehicle kept going.the vehicle had run into the corner of the flower wall of the stores sign.the second incident was similar, but the consumer was in a school zone at a stop sign and the engine revved, the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle jumped but did not stop.pressure was applied three times to the brakes, then the vehicle finally had come to a complete stop.the problem was unable to be duplicated. *scc
Abs light and brake light come on intermittently . No parts replaced to date.
My 2002 ford windstar intermittently has the brake and abs light come on and stay on. Brake fluid levels are normal, cannot predict when it's going to happen. Once the lights come on they stay on until you shut off the van and restart it, then they go off, sometimes for a few hours, sometimes a few days, sometimes a few weeks. I have looked extensively into this issue, found out that it is a huge problem with ford windstar and everyone has the exact same problem, and eventually it can cause a fire in some cases.
1. None specific. The recall has been performed that replaces some wiring in order to avoid possible fire. 2. The failure is a yellow abs brake light and red brake light on the dashboard instrument cluster coming on together fairly often but not always. I understand these lights, specifically the abs light, means the abs braking system is not in operation meaning probable longer stopping distances. I suspect as others have suggested these lights are caused by a heat buildup problem in the abs module that causes the module to warp and fail. 3. The problem is ongoing.
I own a ford windstar lx 2002. I had the abs light recall done and the abs and brake lights still comes on and with no obvious reason. Also it feels like the braking distance has suddenly increased when the light comes on.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking causing loss of brake fluid and fluid has wicked into cruise module and abs module causing red brake light, abs light, intermittent speedometer and odometer, complete lack of cruise control, loss of abs function. Replaced bpdds, cruise control now sometimes functional, no other problems fixed.damage caused by leaking fluid still present.
2002 windstar abs/brake lights come on then suddenly braking distance increases. Was told by dealer it is an ongoing issue with this model that abs modules overheat and fail. Very dangerous!!!
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak.my cruise control has stopped responding, and brake fluid is leaking at an exponential rate out of the reservoir above the master cylinder.
The abs, brake, and trac active lights come on intermittently.they don't come on during some trips, come on during some trips and stay on until the car is turned off.anytime the lights are on, the abs system does not work.evidently this is caused by an aluminum plate that when warm (during summer months or after being driven for a while) expands and interferes with the connection.
Brake lights come on randomly and stay on for some time until the brake pedal has been cycled through 5 or 6 times then lights go off for a while then comes back on again. Smell of burning plastic or wires permeates the vehicle when the lights have been on for any length of time.
In my 2002 windstar the abs and brake lights come on while driving and will go off only to come back on another time while driving. In 2009 we had the safety recall taken care of, but it did not resolve the issue.now i am noticing while i have the van running, heat and radio on, the radio and clock lights will go on and off.also, the back doors do not always unlock and it will take several times of pressing the power door locks to unlock before they will unlock. I am fearful there will be an issue and i will need to get my daughter out quickly and won't be able to because of the door lock issue.
Abs warning lamp on. Dealer spent considerable time testing each wheel sensor, unable to verify cause. Code given was c1155: lf anti lock brake sensor (electrical/static). Later replaced all 4 wheel sensors with no luck of fixing. Replacement of ecm necessary to clear mil.
I have a 2002 windstar. For over a year the abs and parking brake light come on and stay on especially when it is warm outside. The dealership wants over $1000 to replace the abs module even though this is a well documented problem with this make and model andthere are documented cases of fires associated with this problem.
Can you please help me with my abs-brake light on my 2002 ford windstar?
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and brake lights were constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but a test was not conducted to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000. The vin was unavailable.
The abs warning light and brake warning light on. Resets after car cools down then lights will illuminate after driving and temperature increases. When lights are illuminated braking distance suddenly increases and brake pedal feels soft. Had the brake system serviced and flushed with new brake fluid and it did not solve the issue of the abs and brake warning lights coming on, or the increased braking distance. All the brake pads have been checked and are in serviceable condition. Front calipers and rear brake drum clynders have been checked and all are working correctly. Wheel speed senors have been cleaned and checked with a meter and all four are working correctly. The recalls for the brake pressure differential deactivation switch was done in 2010 and there is no evidence of fluid leaking at this time. Suspect problem with abs electronic control module.
The antilock brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar. I took it to the ford dealer, and they said it was the left front speed sensor. About 6 months later, the lights went on again - intermittently. They went on more and more as the weather got hotter, mostly when the engine is warm. I took it to a different repair shop to analyze the codes. It has too many error codes to list, which the mechanic says is an indication of an ecu failure. This shouldn't be happening! i am driving around with three kids in this vehicle, with no antilock brakes. It is going to be scary when winter comes and the snow and ice driving begins. I have to drive it like this though, because this is an expensive repair ( over $1,000)!!! the antilock brake lights have been on now for over 6 months straight.
2002 ford windstar brake and abs warning lights sometimes come on while driving. Go off when engine stopped but may come back on during driving. No connection to speed, driving duration, or brake application. Happens on freeway and city driving with or without brake use. Intermittent problem for about 2 months, increasing in frequency. Newer brakes. Fluid good.89,000 miles. Recently discovered this is a frequent ongoing problem for windstar owners.
Braking distance suddenly increased without warning.abs warning light, brake warning light, and traction control off indicators all lit, along with "check traction control" message on dashboard message center.stopped hard suddenly for a child who darted into the street and almost hit her as the wheels locked up and the car skidded.since that time, the warning lights reset each time the car is started, but return after a short period of driving.
On a 2002 ford windstar abs and brake light come on intermittently and render abs inoperative increasing stopping distance in emergency situations. Problem has been recurring on and off since i purchased the vehicle in 2006. When purchased vehicle had approx. 36,000 miles currently 100,000 and still having same safety issues.
2002 ford windstar yellow abs light on with red brake light.
I have a 2002 ford windstar lx. My an has been receiving regular service ever since we purchased it in 2003. I've had a abs and brake light turning on a random times and it has begun to affect brake stopping distance. I've looked into this problem and it seems to be a very common problem with the windstars. Many say this problem can be fixed by replacing the abs ecm module which is very costly to replace.
My 2002 windstar has the brake and abs light issue. I brought it into my ford dealer to have the recall done october 30th. A few weeks after my brake light started coming on again. Everytime i use my brakes the light will come on and then shut off....great job ford..i guess your quick fix didn't work!
My brakes are working fine.but my abs lightkeeps coming on for the past year.prior to this, i had my oxygen sensor replaced.there is no definite movement that proceeds the light coming on, it can happen when i hit a bump, or when i simply drive along.it is becoming more and more recurrent.i was told it would be over $1,000 to replace, although the brakes were recently replaced, this did not remedy the problem.
Abs, traction, and brake light comes on.
When the vehiclesbrakes were applied there was aloud noise. *nlm
Brake and abs dash lights stay on most of the time when can is on.
Ford 2002 windstar.in may 2009 the abs and brakes warning likes came on twice over the course of a couple of days.took the van to our shop, but the lights had gone out.the shop thought it might just be a light problem.lights remained out until august 2009.both cam one intermittently.took the van to the shop and this time it was determined that the abs control module is bad.over the past week i have researched the problem and found it to be a potential future recall issues pending nhtsa finding.
Abs light is continually on even though the brakes have been repaired multiple times, brake light is continually on even though they have been repaired multiple times, braking time has increased as if they breaks do not always immediately work, brakes turn on squeel without warning, burning smell. I am about to take the van in again. I think the brake fluid is now leaking and damaging the engine.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs and brake light has been coming on after a short time and staying on after the car is driven for a while. Vehicle locked up the brakes while driving, dealer states that the ecu needs to be replaced-related to the ford recall09s09.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 06/06/2010, the abs light and brake light suddenly came on.in speaking with our ford mechanic (ford dealer), he referenced how this has been an issue on many windstars.the abs light and brake fluid leaks, according to him, has been a point of concern.is anything being done about this?
While partially parked into the garage, after driving for one hour and sitting for half of an hour, smoke was observed from under van. Smoke stopped and noticed "abs" warning light on.brakes worked, but cruise control did not.dealer installed/ replaced: 1) brake kit/ brake pressure deactivation switch, 2) ecm control module, 3) valve asy. 4) two wiring harnesses (one was a usedfrom a ford escape, due to the availability and cost.), 5) two fuses, 6) brake fluid and misc. Shop supplies.it was at the dealer for 11 days, cost for repairs was $1831.drove it 5 miles and "check engine" light came on.the dealer stated this was not related to original problem.it was the dpfe sensor: $331 to repair.normally the van is garaged, luckily something was in the way of fully pulling it into the garage and the fire went away quickly.dealer stated it was a "catastrophic failure" and that the deactivation switch had nothing to due with the valve asy. Going bad/leaking causing a fire.
My abs and brake light keeps coming on at random after a few minutes of driving. It started a couple months ago, then stopped.over the last 2 days, it's started up again.it's always after a couple minutes of driving. Brakes have been inspected and are supposedly fine.
2002 ford windstar van...dash brake lights and abs lights come on while driving.you turn vehicle off then on the lights go out. Drive a little while, lights are back on. It occurs when it is hot outside, and when the ac is on.
Intermittent fault in the abs system that causes the abs and traction control system to disengage.fault causes "abs" "brake" and trac off" indicators to turn on.fault seems to happen more frequently in warmer temperatures.
For the past year the abs and brake lights have intermittently illuminated on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar. About 1 week ago they came on and have remained illuminated when i start my van. I took my vehicle to the local ford dealer and was quoted $700.00 to fix the abs sensor module, but was told by the service rep that i'd still have normal (not abs) brake function without the module repair. Here are the diagnostic codes: c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250 and c1254. It was also noted that the van's brake fluid is low and a wheel cylinder may be leaking. I also note a very discernible squeaking sound when braking---this has been ongoing for quite a while.
All the time when i'm driving the abs/brake light stays on, the vehicle does not stop properly. The #10 and 15 fuse blows out regularly and causes the air, odometer, overdrive to not work. I smell burning electricity, and see smoke coming from hood while driving. Some morning my van doesn't start due to battery drainage. Check engine light will not stay off causing it not pass inspection. Brake fluid leaking. I truly believe that the brake fluid leak is causing these problems, and it looks like i'm not the only person. With the speed control recall the abs module and ecm needed to be included.
I have been having problems with my 2002 ford windstar van for about three years or so.my brake light and abs light stays on, i have leaking brake fluid, and my brakes squeaked sometimes.i also on two occasions had my odometer reading go out and because of this i was not able to keep track of my mph or my mileage.about three years ago i went to ford about my brake problem and was told i needed new brakes i got those brakes and after that i still experienced brake/ abs problems. I am a divorce mom of four and our lives are important and i need my van to get around.so, please look into this matter for our safety, as well as, for the safety of other families.thank you
Abs brake light and emergency brake lights are coming on intermittently even after the vehicle speed control recall was taken care of. Braking distance has suddenly increased in the last month coinciding with the warning lights.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking fluid and causing complete failure of breaking system.
While driving at normal speeds the abs, brake and trac lights come on and stay on. The van was stopped and when restarted, the lights were off. This has repeated almost every day and continues until today. There are no codes and there seams to be no effect on the van (except maybe the anti lock brakes not working).
The abs brake system has failed.the manufacturer states the control module is defective.the brake system was serviced in june, 08, with replacement of the front disc brakes and rotors.there are no leaks and the fluid level is okay.during the week of 11/10 the abs light and brake light came on.the fluid level was checked and determined to be okay.the abs light does not come on immediately with vehicle start up.the vehicle has to run for 15 minutes before the light will come on.the light comes on everytime the vehicle is driven if the length of driving is longer than 15 minutes.the failure has resulted in not having the abs system functioning.at this point there have been no repairs done to the vehicle.the ford dealer has read a code of c1185 from the computer system.my visual inspection of the control system under the vehicle does not show any visible corrosion.the vehicle has 78,000 miles.
Brakes failed five times within one year.
While operating on an urban arterial road at approximately 35mph, the abs and brake system warning lights came on. Brake pedal travel when stopping seemed to be excessive compared to previous experience with the vehicle. Weather at time of the incident was clear and dry with temperature in the mid 80s. Abs and brake system warning lights remained on until vehicle was shut down. At next startup, approximately 1.5 hours later, the warning lights did not come on, and brake operations seemed normal.vehicle has been inspected and serviced under ford motor company recall no. 09s09. However, i am unaware of the specific extent of service work performed by the dealer on this particular vehicle under that recall.
2002 windstar - brake and abs indicator lights on dashboard intermittently activated. Lights will come on at random, sometimes at engine start, other times while driving. Both lights will illuminate at the same time. Turning the engine off and on will cause them to go out.
We have a 2002 ford windstar. The brake lights and abs lights and the check engine light have been on for some time now. I recently had the recall work done on the vehicle for the scds switch. The first day of driving the vehicle after the recall work was completed i lost all braking ability on my way to work on a highway. I called the dealership that completed the recall work and was told they did the recall work and it could not have possibly caused the brakes to go completely out. I have read on countless websites and forums that many owners of this model year have had similar issues with the abs lights and brake lights in their vehicles. Every time i have it looked it i am told it is something different. The transmission is also going in this vehicle. I feel it is too low in miles (90,000) to be having this many issues and such costly repairs. I hope that ford does something about these issues before someone is seriously injured as i could have been this morning.
2002 ford windstar.abs/brakes fail.loud whirling sound and then no brakes. The car seems to accelerate. No brakes.ford said that my abs computer went out.it has been in the ford dealership 4 times and they can't fix it.now my stepson has the vehicle and it happened to him yesterday and he almost ran into the garage.nhtsa has been notified by several ford owners.recall this vehicle before it is more than a fender bender.
Intermittent red brake light for a year or more. Abs would still work.. Then smelled something burning in garage. Found wiring harness connector to abs unit burned up. Vehicle battery dead. Red and yellow lights on all the time. Sure glad it didn't burn my house down.
The brake light and abs light come on intermittently. It occurs most often in the summer in warm weatherand when i go over bumps in the road. In cooler weather if i go over a bump in the road the brake and abs come on, just by pulling off the road and shutting the engine off and restarting the car the brake and abs lights may stay off. It has gotten worse over time. Originally it was every couple of months. Now it seems to come on at least a couple times a week.
2002 ford windstar.brake warning and abs warning lights come on unexpectedly. They can be reset only by turning off the engine and restarting. The come on intermittently. Brake fluid level is ok. Sometimes they come on when hitting a bump, sometimes going up a hill, sometimes nothing but level road and at various speeds. This has been happening for at least 25,000 miles.
Brake pressure switch leaks onto hot surfaces in engine compartment causing smoke.
Abs dashboard light -- for over a year now we have been dealing with a abs dashboard light which comes on and off.the majority of the time it has been on. We have had computers hooked up trying to diagnose the issue with false diagnosis.in addition to the abs light the engine light also will come on and off with the same outcomes, sometimes vehicle will show hesitating during cold weather and then light will emerge.in the past few months we have started having an issue with the right tail light remaining on after the vehicle has been turned off.we tried several different remedies with this problem too but eventually it too returns.if left alone the light will eventually shut itself off but makes the red tail light shield very hot to the touch.we have been told that all of the aboveproblems it may be related and may be a relay problem .this has been a very frustrating problem and i worry about the abs problem being a safety problem.i have two children who ride in this vehicle constantly with me,one of them has heart problems and is on coumadin therapy and even a minor incident could be major and life threatening to him.i ask you to please look into this problem.i am aware that there are many others experiencing the same problems with their ford windstar minivans too, a simple search on the internet shows many frustrated consumers.thank you in advance for your help and investigation into this matter.. Take care.
I purchased a 2002 ford windstar from genoa ford genoa ohio...with the abs light and brake light on...the salseman said that we have the car priced low because it will need brakes...we purchased the brakes and still had the problem...we then had the master cylinder replaced the next day 3 days later as we where driving the van the abs and brake light turned on and the van was not able to be started so it was towed for the second time...the day before this we had it at tireman in northwood to get radiator flushed...and new tires when we pulled away the van lost all power and then the battery was replaced...so today after this problem happened the mechanic tells us we need an alternator. In the mean time i have searched online and found that recall #09s09 deals with electrical issues as in the abs the scds the cruise control etc... So this issueobviously has not been stopped with the recall being performed on my vehicle at genoa ford on oct 19, 2009( as the mechanic [xxx] told me on the phone)...so i have come here to file this complaint.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We had our ford windstar brakes done all the way around and my abs and emergency brake light and traction light come on and off. The cruise control works sometimes. Ford dealer in my town wont check it out without a diagnostic fee even thou a recall is said to be issued for the same complaints.
We had the wiring harness recall performed in june 2010. Shortly after the recall was performed the abs, brake & trac control lights started to illuminate intermittently.we have replaced 2 abs sensors among other things however the lights continue to come on. Took van to dealer today for axle recall & informed them of abs, brake & trac light issue. They said wiring harness was replaced & there was no leakage @ the time they replaced. I asked them to please look & see if they noticed any signs of leakage around abs module.after 2 minutes they came back & said no. They said that it was probably a sensor when i told them they have been replaced they said well we would have to hook car to machine & check codes which would cost me $80 (mind you auto zone is free). I have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and i believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring and that abs module needs to be replaced but because it's so costly ford will not recall the part. I have three young children that are being driven in this vehicle. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features i was promised - including anti-lock brakes. Ford holds a lot of peoples lives in their hand due to this problem (whether it be the car catches on fire or loses braking power), they can't replace a life or an entire family for that matter but they can surely replace a faulty part. Please i am begging to make ford recall this problem that is affecting so many people, make it part of the original recall, it's all related!!!
The brake light, abs and traction control lights in the instrument cluster are lit and the abs and traction control mechanisms no longer work. This results in increased braking distances and poor performance on snow and ice.this is for a ford windstar 2002.*ln
I was driving to reno nevada from calfornia when i started to smell smoke, i pulled over and open the hood and i seen that my plug that goes under the brake fluid box was smoking really bad. I let it cool down and i drove for another 10 min into the road and i notice that my fuse had burn out , at the same time i started to smell something burning. When i notice more smoke coming from under my hood i pulled over. I open the hood and i notice it was from the same plug theabs plug that is. Well it was melting. I call a friendto make sure it was alright to unplug the abs plug off he said yea. Well im just writing this cause i notice also that brake fluid was dripping into the plug .. To me it seem that it was shorting it out. So please for our safety keep this in mind that this could start a fire..
Leaking brake fluid with brake and abs light on. Causes loss of brake fluid and is a fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs, brake and traction control lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as there were no related recalls. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800.updated 01/11/2011*ljupdated 02/07/11
Braking distance suddenly increased" in category "service brakes hydraulic".
Braking distance suddenly increased abs problem.
I have a 2002 ford windstar lx. Just this past january the lights have started to turn on. My abs light, engine light, brake system light. There are 12-13 codes that show up for my brakes when diagnosed on the computer. I have new brakes all around, new rotors, new drums and when i go to stop the car squeals like a bus and grinds as though i have no brake pads at all. Shop says the only place i can go to get that fixed is the dealer where it will cost me about $1500 to fix. Who has that kind of money laying around?my engine light goes on because of supposedly some module inside the engine. That was estimated at $350+ to get fixed. The module supposedly is the reason why when the car is diagnosed on the computer, that it shows i have two bad o2 sensors. All i can say is wow!!! these windstars are pure junk!!!
The abs and brake lights com on for no apparent reason. The reset themselves. Also the cruise control stopped engaging.
This morning on my way to drop off my son at school my 2002 ford windstar moved into oncoming traffic as i was stopped at a stop sign.i had the brake pedal down and the van suddenly starting moving forward.by the time i pressed as hard as i could on the brake pedal the van stopped about 10 feet into the oncoming lane of traffic.the dash brake light came.i was able to make it to a local shop where i was told the brakes were fine.i nearly was hit by oncoming traffic and had 3 small children in the van.
Braking distance suddenly increased ( abs brake light stays on ).
Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/the info at this web site listed above describes the problems perfectly. I have had continued multiple problems exactly as stated at the web-site. The abs light intermittently comes on and the brake squeal. I thought i was just unlucky until i found the web-site.
My 2002 ford windstar 's abs & brake light illuminates all the time. Sometimes i hit a bump in the road and the light will go out for a time and return again with another bump or just comes on in about 20 to 30 minutes. I live in nc and i don't see my state on the recall list. I see others have the same complaint. The dealership says the cost is $1000 to repair. It should be free. He says a sensor in the rear axle or fracture i maybe the problem. If this is the problem it could cause an increase of a crash. The wheels are prevented from locking.
2002 ford windstar w/abs.the amber abs warning light and red brake warning light come on simultaneously. I had the electronic hydraulic controlunit scanned for error codes and it was determined that the above reference electronic hydraulic control unit was defective. The error codes were c1185, c1233, c1235, c1236, u1262, c1446. It appears that ford intentionally built into the 2002 windstar an intentional expensive failure mechanism in which the aluminum heatsink in the above mentioned electronic hydraulic control unit stresses the cheap circuit board in the same unit causing the circuit board to fail. Worse yet, ford charges approximately $1000.00 just for the new electronic hydraulic control unit. Then you must pay them to download the software into the part, and then the part must be installed at a huge labor cost.these are brakes and therefore this is a very serious safety hazard. Further, as i know you are aware, this is an extremely wide spread problem costing consumers thousands of dollars each for this vehicle obsolescence that was intentionally designed in by ford. It is my hope that you will force ford to recall these dangerous and faulty vehicles. Thank you,michael s. Edwards
The abs light continues to stay on at all times. Periodically, the brake light also lights up and simultaneously, the speedometer doesn't work. The brake light and speedometer malfunctioning occurs about once a month. I've taken my car into a ford dealership to check the abs light. They say the entire module needs replaced, but there's nothing wrong with the car mechanically. The recall for the scdshas already been performed on my car, but the abs light error has never been corrected. To replace the module, the dealership told me i would have to pay $1800. I have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and i believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring. I have three children and one on the way and don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features i was promised - including anti-lock brakes.
Both the yellow and red brake light comes on. Bad anti-lock brake control unit.
Red (brake) light and yellow (abs) light illuminate on instrument panel while driving. In this condition, the abs does not work and hard braking results in rear wheels locking up even on dry road and partial loss of vehicle control. My mechanic says the abs module is going bad and it is a common problem with windstars. This vehicle was supposedly repaired in the 2009 cds recall. So far, lights come on about every 300 miles and are cleared (go off) once the vehicle is switched off and restarted. I think ford should replace the abs modules that are failing. Also, prior to the 2009 recall, the cruise control resume function stopped working and is still out. I understand that may well be a symptom related to the leaking of brake fluid from the cds.
Our anti-lock brakes failed on our 2002 ford windstar. A defective switch had leaked brake fluid into an engine wiring harness causing the anti-lock brake system to fail. We were told by the ford dealer that the repair would be about $1,500, we were no longer under warranty, and that the vehicle could catch on fire at any time. This included when the vehicle was not running and parked in the garage.the service writer also stated that he could not believe that ford had not recalled the windstar as the same failure of the anti-lock system on the pick-ups had been.
Braking distance is suddenly increased.abs and brake lights on intermittently.ford recall 09s09 was performed 7/10/10 but light and braking issue not resolved.
Cruise control on 2002 ford windstar started working intermittently.research online shows a defective switch on the master brake cylinder is a very common failure that causes this.this switch is used on many ford vehicles and was subject of recall due to fire hazard.for some reason the recall doesn't apply to my 2002 windstar yet, however.
After reading all these complaints, i am literally in shock! not to mention scared to death not only for my child's lives, but for myself/husband and other close family member's & friends that have also traveled with us past/present! this is a shame, that this many windstars have all had this many/relative problems! i for one could not believe how every review from so many states were all linked! as i read many of these reviews/complaints i honestly had to ask myself have i posted here before? -as you can tell my windstar is yet another victim added to the list. I took my van in yesterday to a ford dealer for the recalls, picked it up today. I was given a inspection report card with different systems/components/tire/brake wear etc... 3 boxes along side of each green, yellow & red with the similar meaning as a stop light. Green=ok, yellow=may require future attention & red=immediate attention. It was brought to my attention that my tires box were checked yellow for all 4. This seemed odd to me considering i have a receipt that shows it hasn't been a month since i had 2 brand new goodyears put on the front! however, i do agree with the remark regarding the back. But this concerned me as to what type of inspection my van had went under.?. And need i say before i got home from a 25 minute drive from the ford dealer my abs & brake lights are back on, surprise! i'm going to contact ford in the morning, in regards of hopefully getting a helpful answer/explanation or at least a another appointment scheduled for a second opinion regardingmy recall inspection!
This is an update to odi number 10278659.the cruise control actuator switch was identified as leaking brake fluid by my independant auto repair shop.they replaced the "cruise control actuator switch" part number yf1z 9c888 ab at a cost of $34.56 for parts and $22.50 for labor.they also replaced the wiring harness that connects to the switch.after this was done, the cruise control started to work consistently again.the abs light and brake warning light still come on intermittently.sometimes i have noticed they go on after i hit a bump.once they go on, they remain on for the duration of the journey (until the car is turned off).
Abs light comes on, abs system not active, occurs when car and outside temperatures are hot.diagnostic indicates ecm board for abs is bad. Current recall for brake pressure differential deactivation switch had been completed.braking distance suddenly increased.
1st incident happened while driving at highway speeds. Abs and brake light illuminated until car was turned off. Lights now come on randomly. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership on aug. 31 2002 for recall on front and rearaxles. They installed shackles on suspension and said that everything was fine. After i came home with vehicle, i noticed a clunking sound coming from the r/f wheel area and my overdrive off dash light starts flashing randomly until car is turned off. Concerning the abs issue, i took my vehicle to an independent garage and they told me i needed to replace the abs control module, then he told me that they did the exact same repair on another 02' windstar earlier that week and the repair would cost $700-$800 dollars.coincidence????
2002 ford windstar - after driving for some time, traction control, abs, and brake lights on dash illuminate, along with an audible alarm.lights go off if car is turned off and on again, only to return later unpredictably.analysis to date indicates either and ecm/ecu or abs control module failure.
Anti locking brake system intermittent due to abs system control module defective.
Intermittent abs and brake light illumination. This happens after the vehicle warms up. Vehicle has been inspected by ford. No codes are found. This has been happening for over three years. Ford has a technical service bulletin #15682 (nhtsa item number: 636312) since 11/2002 to address this problem, but still can't rectify this problem. Ford has a voluntary recall for the same problem on other models from the same year. I have heard of many other owners who have the same problem.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increased stopping distance whenever the brakes were applied. This failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact also stated that the anti-lock brake and brake lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The speed control deactivation switch was not leaking and there were no brake fluid leaks either, but the consumer was experiencing braking issues. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.updated 9/13/11 updated 09/28/11
2002 ford windstar cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control stopped working; abs light remains on.the van is leaking brake fluid.i found online that this is a common problem within windstar owners.a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch" is the probable cause of this problem and in my opinion ford should be responsible for this defect.
I have a 2002 ford windstar.the abs brake light and brake light keeps coming on.the only way to get if off is to restart the vani have had it in the shop twice now.the garage ( fiive star ford) in warner robins told me not to worry about it.they replaced the master cylinder last week.that cost me $490.00.it still didn't fix the problem with the lights.
Anti-lock brake light comes on intermittently, and while on, the anti-lock brakes do not work.often the light just comes on for just a short period, then goes back out.repair shop can't identify problem unless the light is on.i'm told this is a common problem with this make and model, probably the anti-lock brake sensor.typically, when starting the car, the anti-lock brake light is not on, and the brakes work correctly.the light will come on and the anti-lock feature of the brakes will not work suddenly as you're driving.bad situation in cleveland, ohio in the winter.
The abs and brake lights are intermittenly coming on and going off on my 2002 ford windstar sel.this started in may 2008 at 97,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, he noticed that the antilock brake light illuminated. The dealer state that the speed sensor and the abs module failed. The estimated cost for repair was $900.00. The manufacturer will be notified of the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 130,000.
Approx., a yearago my abs module went bad and i had it checked by a mechanic to verify that fact.just recently my speed control deactivation switch went bad and leaked,. Now i found out there is a connection between both the switch and the abs bad module. Ford does not have a recall on the abs system, but they do on the above switch.very possibly the high cost of the module has kept them from having a recall!!! i have read complaints about the same problem from another ford van owner. Also the switch was changed approx. 5 years ago and it went bad again.( per a ford recall then) there should be a definite recall on windstar van abs systems and as a safety issue---ford should replace the switch and wire harness again! ..updated 08/12/14
False abs activation; seemed to have no brakes for a bit. Ford dealership replaced wheel sensor.also, abs and brake light on at times. Comes on for awhile, then off for days.then comes back on.may be issue with abs unit, hydraulic control unit.
The abs, brake, and traction lights come on intermittently.garages have checked it and find no cause for this.it is becoming more frequent and now occurs daily.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving the abs and service brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The brake fluid reservoir was leaking fluid onto the cable, which caused the vehicle speed cruise control and the abs to fail. Brake fluid was added to the reservoir by the contact. The dealer was notified and a technician stated that the abs cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, there was a fire under the hood after the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
2002 ford windstar lx. Consumer states problem with brake system *tgwthe consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The abs light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately between 35-40 mph on normal road conditions; pressure was applied to the brake pedal the front btakes locked andthe driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle also skidded without warning. The failure continued to occur intemittently. The "brake" and "abs" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was shut off by the driver.the contact was able to drive the vehicle with caution; however,there was an increase in the engine rpms. An authorized dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket and the alternator. On a separate occasion, the the air bag system failed to deploy with a level of impact to the rear of the vehicle.there were no personal injuries. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 119,336.the vin number was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the safety complaint form.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph the abs and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the computer system for the abs brake system may have failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in any related recalls. The service lights have continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving 45 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated for approximately five minutes and then began to blink intermittently.the contact turned the vehicle off and then back on, however, the lights continued to blink.the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure and informed her that she would be responsible for the repair costs.the current mileage was 79,500 and failure mileage was 77,950. Updated 11/01/07.
My abs light illuminates at time. The problem started on the way home from buying the vehicle. It has never been fixed. I was told it was a common problem. Something with the electrical part of the vehicle. Sometimes i can cut the car off and turn it back on for the light to go off. Other times it stays on for days at a time.
While applying the brakes abs braking systemlightwill appear on the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed control was performed on the vehicle; however, the repair did not correct the failure to the abs. The speedometer warning light remained illuminated and the odometer failed making it impossible for the contact to see the current miles on the vehicle. The dealership stated the failure was not caused by the repair. The manufacturer filed report 378860041 and advised that they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure miles was 161,000 and the current miles were not available.
The abs system shorted out causing the harness and all the connecting wires to melt. I had no warning this was going to happen. My van started smoking, the odometer, speedometer, air conditioner nothing was working. Luckily, i was about 1/8 mile from my house when it happened and was able to pull into my driveway and shut the vehicle off. The van was in the shop from june 14 to august 28 because a part could not be found to replace the abs harness. The bill for the repairs was over $1,000.00!
The computer for our antilock brake system on our 2002 ford windstar keeps going out, rendering our antilock brakes useless. This is, of course, a serious safety concern. This problem has been diagnosed by both an independent mechanic and a ford service technician. Although this problem has been frequently reported by consumers as being related to a ford recall on the cruise control system, and the ford service technician expressed his opinion that the problem was related to the recalled problem, ford refuses to replace or even subsidize this 850 dollar part.
Both the yellow and red brake light comes on. Bad anti-lock brake control unit.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.he noticed smoke coming from the vehicle while parked.the failure occurred a few minutes after 400 mile trip.the contact felt that the abs brake module harness caused the failure and he disconnected the battery and abs fuses.as of august 10, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 131,000.updated 08/29/07.
My wife's 2002 ford windstar has had the abs & brake light on, on our dashboard for a few months now. Ford dealerships seem to think it a non issue or a brake issue. All of my brakes have been replaced and the problem still exists. I have narrowed it to the abs ecm module.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 25 mph when the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and the contact was advised to check the brake fluid levels. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the computer could possibly the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,807.
Abs light and tire pressure light are constantly coming on.this has all been checked and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with either.cruise stopped working while driving with it on.i have now read many reports from consumers with the same ford winstar with the same problems.the cruise control concerns me because of the recall of the cruise control switch on one of their trucks and the incidence of fires started because of the cruise control switch in the ford winstar vans.
At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. Code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure.i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work.no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having.i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners.i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago.i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
The absand brake lights illuminate intermittently or either remains lit when the vehicle is running. The failure began in december 2005. The current mileage is 62,000. Also heater has stopped working in april 2008. Check engine light has been on since april 2006. Rpm's suddenly will drop under 1000 and car will start stalling and bucking. Need to put it in park and rev the engine.
My wife's 2002 ford windstar has had the abs & brake light on, on our dashboard for a few months now. Ford dealerships seem to think it a non issue or a brake issue. All of my brakes have been replaced and the problem still exists. I have narrowed it to the abs ecm module.
2002 ford windstar abs module failure, intermittent abs / brake light on, eventually on all the time. Had module sent out for repair. Technician found a bad solder joint on motherboard. Technician referred me to this website; http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
I have been reading about recent complaints to the ford windstar 2002 and have concerns.i had my abs module replaced last year because all my idiot brake lights were going off intermittently.i have also not used my cruise control in over two years because once activated it will not shut off until the car is turned off.it appears that the brakes are related to the cruise control leaking on the brake line, but ford does not see the windstar as a problem.this concerns me, since there have been fires with the windstar van.i also took my car into a ford dealershipto check the seat latches and was told my car was not covered.my recent repair woes is the air conditioner compressor is going.this was a problem with my last ford windstar.(related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=ford, model=windstar).
The abs, brake, and traction lights come on intermittently.garages have checked it and find no cause for this.it is becoming more frequent and now occurs daily.
2002 ford windstar:abs and brake warning lights in dashboard on.abs not working.was told very common problem...defect with abs.
Continually getting intermittent abs and brake warning lights, have taken to ford dealer and local garages and neither knew the problem.
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
Intermittent abs and brake light illumination. This happens daily. Vehicle has been inspected by certified mechanic. No codes are found.
Abs system and cruise control failure, intermittent over the last 9 months.
Brake warning & abs lights come on. I had the brakes checked and they said they were ok.. The lights come on and go off at will. No one seems to knowwhat's wrong.i have heard of strange things happening. Like fires and accelerating.
My abs brake light, emergency brake light and brake light would intermittently go off.then it was every time my car was started.i was told my abs module needed to be replaced.my car could be driven, but my abs brakes would not work.i was told by two mechanics that this was a problem they had seen with my vehicle.my cruise control also sticks.i have not used my cruise in over a year, because once activated, you can not shut it off.the only way it resets is to turn the car off.the ford windstar is one of the only ford vehicles not covered under the recall, but upon doing a web search have found that windstars have started on fire because of this issue.also, i received a recall on my mid/read seat latches.when i went to the dealer, i was told my car was not covered.i drive a 2002 ford windstar.i am very concerned about the recent recall since the brake line is directly related to the fires caused by the faulty cruise control.please advise is the research is to include other ford models.
Abs and brake light lights are always displayed on control console.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the abs system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!
Abs light brake light and traction control lights started coming on occasionally about 06/01/05.the problem got worse and happens every time the car was driven.the abs module is defective and ford needs to recall this part as they have on the ford escape.the condition can lead to a fire.i have pulled the fuses so i don't catch fire.please hold ford accountable and force them to recall this problem!
My 2002 ford windstar started this year in may having the abs and brake warning lights come on intermittently. I had the system checked at reynolds ford, norman, ok in july. They flushed the system and foundno problems. The lights still come on regularly! [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abs light has been on for several years, but mechanics can find no problem with brake system.as of last week, odometer displayed dashes, speedometer is not operating, and there is little to no stopping capability in the brakes.no brake fluid, apparently.
My van brake light and abs light had been coming on for at least 6 months...my mechanic was trying to determine if it was the abs switch or abs module and just reset the codes after a tune-up.we would add brake fluid to the car on several occasions.the failure occurred when i started my van and backed out of a parking spot.i smelled something burning and realized my van was smoking.at first i thought it was steam and then i realized it was white smoke.so i reparked my vehicle, shut it off and popped the hood.when i got around i followed the engine from left to right and in the back right was a perfect propane flame.i blew it out.i noticed the part was connected down below the brake fluid reservoir, wired ran to that part, on the bottom the part that was on fire was rusted.but it appeared to plug into the part it was attached to like a key and then wires came down from there...my mechanic disconnected the part saying i would not longer have cruise control and he ordered the part from ford in milledgeville, ga. He replaced the part on 8/25/08.i do not believe the old part is still available.since the part has been replaced my brake light and abs light still come on!
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the abs system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on multiple times daily. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars 2001-2003. The issue appears to be a faulty brake system including the abs system. Brake fluid leaks from a faulty sensor into electronic connectors causing the potential for fires. There are documented cases where this failure has caused fires. *note please review the following website http://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140 please review this safety defect soon!!
Intermittent abs and brake light illumination. This happens after the vehicle warms up. Vehicle has been inspected by ford. No codes are found. This has been happening for over three years. Ford has a technical service bulletin #15682 (nhtsa item number: 636312) since 11/2002 to address this problem, but still can't rectify this problem. Ford has a voluntary recall for the same problem on other models from the same year. I have heard of many other owners who have the same problem.
Red brake light and yellow a.b.s. Lightilluminate.diagnosis: a.b.s. Module is defective.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected by a dealer they informed him that his abs system failed and needed to replace the module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.updated 01/26/11*ljthe consumer stated the abs and brake light would not clear on the dashboard. The consumer was informed the abs module needed to be replaced. Updated 03/23/11
We have a 2002 windstar van.while it was parked in our garage overnight, the abs motor spontaneously caught fire.the vehicle was off and parked.with the location of the motor so close to the fuel line, we were surprised that the fuel system did not ignite.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving 55 mph, the abs light illuminated and smoke appeared underneath the vehicle.the contact assumed that the electrical unit was at fault.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but would have to be repaired at the contact's expense.the failure has occurred approximately five times.the contact has decided not to repair the vehicle at this time.the dealer stated that the abs control module needs to be repaired.the failure and current mileages were 35,000.
All the light on abs, brake are all lit up and i was told it was the abs module in the 2002 windstar and they are prone to break down and the breaking is off on the van when the lights are on.
Experiencing intermittent abs and brake warning light. Ford dealer pulled computer code and got c1185 and numerous other codes. The diagnoses was that the problem was most likely the abs control module. They would not guarantee that replacement would fix problem so for the $700.00 they wanted decided to investigate problem myself. Glad i did . It seems as if this is a very common problem on the 2002 ford windstar and has the potential to be a fire hazard. I am actually very surprised that ford would not issue a recall or at least offer their customers a subsidized price to replace this defective abs module ($700.00 seems very high for a small electrical component) not only because of the fire hazard issue but because this has to do with the brake system which is certainly a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.since september of 2006, the abs light constantly illuminates.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the abs module under warranty; however, this did not correct the failure.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not assist.the dealer stated that the estimated cost for repair was $1,200.the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 180,000.
At this time there has not been an incident, however ford is not taking the abs module problem seriously. My 2002 ford windstar se currently has the abs and brake warning lights come on at random times. These lights stay on for a period of time and then when van is restarted sometimes they are still on and sometimes they are not. I do not have the money to fix ford's flaw.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently.have had this problem for 2+ years.no one can tell me why.as of late, the lights have been on nearly constantly.suspect abs control module.
2002 ford windstar abs module failure, intermittent abs / brake light on, eventually on all the time. Had module sent out for repair. Technician found a bad solder joint on motherboard. Technician referred me to this website; http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/
Email concerning safety issues with the 2001-2003 ford windstar, a leaky brake differential deactivation switch which causes brake fluid to leak down wires and the anti-lock brake computer fails during hot weather conditions.the consumer stated the issue is a large aluminum plate attached to the bottom of the anti-lock computer circuit board. When the plate gets hot, the aluminum expands whereby stretching the computer board and causing the anti-lock brakes to fail.the consumer stated he had a fire in his vehicle, as a result of a leaky brake pressure differential deactivation switch.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving between 45-55 mph, the engine began to lose power.the contact pulled into a ford dealer and was informed that the brake cruise deactivation switch was leaking into the fuse box.the failure caused the speedometer to fail and the abs and several other lights to illuminate.recall number 05528 (deactivation switch) was referenced regarding the ford explorer.the current and failure mileages were 70,000.update 09/10/08 *cwupdated 09/15/08.
Warning lights for abs, emergency brake, trac off (traction control).error display od traction control system" several error in diagnostics all pointing to the abs systemthe traction control when this occurs is disabled.the lights light up after the car warms up if cold from 2-10 minutes, if used recently the lights turn on almost immediately.after searching on the web, this problem has been reported as a potential fire hazard.
Intermittent abs and brake light illumination. This happens daily. Vehicle has been inspected by certified mechanic. No codes are found.
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
My 2002 ford windstar van had an inoperable cruise control. I traced the problem to a leaking (brake fluid) switch mounted under the brake master cylinder. The leaking switch leaked flammable brake fluid onto the hot engine or exhaust system but did not caused a engine fire. I purchased a modified switch and wire harness from the ford dealer and installed it myself. I was told by the ford parts salesman thatthere was no recall for my windstar at that time. This is the same defect found on the other ford vehicles according to the new york times, 18 april 2008. I still have the defective switch in hopes i can be reimbursed by ford. The defective switch is available for inspection if needed.
Losing brake fluid unable to detect where is leaking. No leakage on the ground.had brakes changed twice in 12 months. Braking distance increases sporadically.abs and brake light comes on intermittently - more quickly during the summer months than winter months.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 08/06/2009, the abs light and brake light suddenly came on, and the speedometer, odometer, and air conditioning stopped working. My mechanic replaced the #10 fuse, which fixed the problem for one day, then the fuse blew again. The ford trouble code c1185 came up on the diagnostic computer, and my mechanic suggested i replace the abs module. Looking at the switch in question, it is covered in brake fluid. I now have no air conditioning, speedometer, odometer, or abs system functionality, along with a chronic brake fluid leak. Please investigate this and make ford recall either the defective abs module, the brake deactivation switch, and the leaky master cylinder! hopefully, all three of these items will be included in a recall!
My wife asked me to check the brakes because the brake light was on. I had checked the wheels for any leakage and found none. The master cylinder was low so i started to look for leak at other places and found the leak at the brake light switch. The brake fluid was leaking on the wires. So i looked on line and found a article that can cause a fire in the engine compartment. This why i am making this complaint. I as have lost my cruise control and the article said that this will happen. I am going to change the switch and replace the fuse if needed.
Gas/brake pedal are too close,causing consumer to push both at the same time.
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced every 6000 miles. Dealer stated there was no manufacturer's defect.
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced every 6000 miles. Dealer stated there was no manufacturer's defect.
When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership repaired the front rotors/pads, but this did not resolve the problem.had to change wiper blades one week later, they were rotten. Transmission problems, had to drive in 2nd gear all the to the dealer, also has a strong clunking while putting vehicle into any gear.
My cruise control speed accelerated then went out not working at all, abs light goes off and on even after i had brake work done, odometer and speedometer stopped working on 1/16/08, brake fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, fuse 10 keeps blowing, this last time 1/18/08 smoke under the hook by master cylinder. Someone said it might catch fire.
This has happened over the past two weeks. About february 15, 2008 i was having trouble keeping pressure in my brakes. They were spongy. I called a mechanic and brought it to him on february 16th. He said it was the master cylinder, and replaced it and the wheel cylinders. Well, the van worked for about a week. Then monday, february 25, 2008 my brakes again went spongy. I checked the brake fluid and there was none. I refilled the container, and called a mechanic. I brought the vehicle to him on february 26, 2008. He determined it was the cruise control pressure switch. I then went to tousley ford dealership and got the part. Tousley ford in minnesota said this particular part is in recall for several other vehicles but not mine. My mechanic replaced the part and the vehicle hasn't had any problems. As a matter of fact, now the cruise control works again. It had gone out last summer some time. This recall is for a fire hazard, and i saw where the brake fluid can leak through that switch onto wiring so there could have been a fire in my van. My complaint is that my vehicle, and family are just as important to me as the vehicles and families of the other people who were able to get their vehicles fixed in the recall. I drive a 2002 ford windstar sport minivan. I do foster care and have birth children, and grandchildren in that vehicle all the time. So, i am very upset that ford does not recall this fire hazard on all vehicles. My family is very important!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The anti-lock brake system, traction control and service brake warning lights would simultaneously illuminate on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the master cylinder failed. He then added that the repairs would cost over $2400.00.the failure mileage and current mileages were less than 62,000.
Email concerning safety issues with the 2001-2003 ford windstar, a leaky brake differential deactivation switch which causes brake fluid to leak down wires and the anti-lock brake computer fails during hot weather conditions.the consumer stated the issue is a large aluminum plate attached to the bottom of the anti-lock computer circuit board. When the plate gets hot, the aluminum expands whereby stretching the computer board and causing the anti-lock brakes to fail.the consumer stated he had a fire in his vehicle, as a result of a leaky brake pressure differential deactivation switch.
Gas/brake pedal are too close,causing consumer to push both at the same time.
Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, i know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.
Complete deteriation of the front left and right sub frame attaching to the lowercontrol arm attachments at the rear of subframe holding the rack and pinion assembly.this steel is flaking and appears to have laminte separations (looks like flakey pie crust). Cannot get a mechanic to replace leaking rack and pinion assembly due to the poor condition that will leave no material when it breaks off.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had a front end alignment and other repairs performed but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/14/16*ljthe consumer stated the subframe was completed corroded.
I lost control on the highway i was driving i hit a pothole and my car when its own way i was coming home from the hospital from just giving birth two day earlier and i kept hearing a weird noise so i took my car to the shop and they said it was the lower control arm.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept gaining forward momentum. The contact stated that the power steering also failed to operate as intended. As a result, the vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck two small trees. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning the ignition to the off position. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained whiplash and muscle spasms, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the subframe fractured, which caused the throttle to seize in the open position. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,064.
My tires wiggle when driving like they are about to come off
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the steering column made noise whenever the contact was making a left or right turn. The contact stated the fluid level was correct, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The contact stated lights on the dashboard and the radio began to flash on and off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer again and was told that the alternator needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 68,785.
Vehicle currently at the dealership for more than two months awaiting from ford customer relationship center to resolve the issue as the dealer wont fix the corroded sub frame instead they want the crc dept send the parts to them, according to crc dept they escalated the issue to the second level but no action until now has been taken...i feel that they're ignoring my request or has been sitting there without taking any action. We almost died on this as the passenger side wheel fell off..i'm trying my luck if you can help us to resolve the issue with them...thanks[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My complaint involves a recall that was said to have been completed and closed but upon further findings show that the work was never done.this involves the recall: nhtsa reference #11v030000.i filed a complaint with ford motor company through certified mail on july 26, 2017and was received and signed for on july 28, 2017. I have not heard back from the company since i filed the complaint.i bought this vehicle in oct of 2016 and put it in storage for the winter. I didn't discovery the problem until i took it out ofstorage in april 2017.that is when i took it to a local service garage to find out what the problem was.subsequently, i learned that there had been a recall for this problem back in 2011 and supposedly, it had been fixed by a ford motor company dealership - jack madden ford in norwood, massachusetts.i took thecar to a local ford dealership here in michigan where i reside. And upon inspection they determined that the problem had never been fixed. My bottom line in all of this is that i would like to have the vehicle fixed by ford motor company in accordance with the recall. I have upload an estimate for the repair from my local service garage.i would appreciate a timely response with regard to this complaintthank-you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph the abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five to six times for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake pads and advised her that the problem was electrical. The electrical failure caused the radio and all of the interior lights to shut on and off intermittently. The vehicle also leaked oil and power steering fluid. She stated that per the dealer the vehicle needed an axle, rack and pinion which also affects the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased used in 2007 and the failure started as soon as she purchased it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 116,840.
First, the power steering wasn't working and parts of it had to be repaired and replaced.but the worrying thing is that the abs yellow light and the red brake icon on the dashboard often come on and remain on while we're driving. That is worrying, as we don't know if it means the brakes are faulty or not. A firestone mechanic said it was because of rust build-up, but i don't like that the yellow abs and the red brake icons come on, because who knows if that means the brakes won't work or not. From my online research, this seems to be a common problem with ford windstars, and needs to be addressed!
Consumer states that when driving steering whell pulls excessively to the right, especially when raining.vehicle has been checked by dlr who can not determine problem. Mr
Vehicle pulls excessively to the right when in the right lane and to the left when in the left lane.this is an extreme unsafe condition bgought to the attention of two dealers and ford main customer service dept with no resolution to the problem. Power steering also make a "whining grunt" noise and p/s fluid leaks through the rack and pinion end seals as recognized by ford in their tsb 01-5-6 and 01-4-5.ford is not accepting responsibility for this inherent defect and the dealers rely on the computer print out of the front end alignment machine.after only 20k mile front tire are totally worn out (unevenly) attesting to the fact that there is excessive and unsafe side pull. Peprhaps the three issues are related as they have been reported by other people as well.
I was driving on the road and it had been raining earlier when itapped my brakes to go around the curve i started sliding into the oncoming traffic and almost hit a van . I tried to steer back into my lane but it wouldn't let me .if the van hadn't been able to get out of my way i would have hit them. I wasn't able to get traction until i was off the pavement on the side if the road.
I have a bad vibration when im goin on the highway and when i hit bumps it makes a clunking sound and when i turn and makes a noise.
Total sudden loss of steering the car went off the road totally out of control. No notification of recall subframe collapse. Entire steering parts destroyed and coolant leaked from engine this is incredible that no one was injured i was about to get on the highway!!!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries but did not require medical attention. The passenger sustained wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 05/14/18
Van won't go into gear or drive . I don't know if it the corrosion fractures of front lower control arm or transmission . Trying to find out if any recalls would be on the van on what's going on with it .
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph making a turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,074.
Leaving parking lot at work my car fully accelerated, lost steering and crashed into steel post. Inspection revealed both rear engine cradle mounts were completely rusted through causing rear engine cradle to drag on the ground. Which caused loss of steering, full throttle and crashed right front of vehicle.
I had my front tire replaced and the man that changed it told me that i need an alignment because of the way my tire wore out. About 3 weeks later, when i had the money, i took my car to get an alignment and the car shop called and said that both of my tire rods needed to be replaced before an alignment was completed. I've had the car for less than 2 years and although it is an older vehicle, the tire rods should have lasted longer than that (if properly checked). My steering shakes horribly from side to side at various speeds and often times my abs/trac off lights come on and won't got off. I am still able to use my brakes though. I am not sure why that light comes on.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately between 35-40 mph on normal road conditions; pressure was applied to the brake pedal the front btakes locked andthe driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle also skidded without warning. The failure continued to occur intemittently. The "brake" and "abs" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was shut off by the driver.the contact was able to drive the vehicle with caution; however,there was an increase in the engine rpms. An authorized dealer replaced the intake manifold gasket and the alternator. On a separate occasion, the the air bag system failed to deploy with a level of impact to the rear of the vehicle.there were no personal injuries. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 119,336.the vin number was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the safety complaint form.
Rear axel cracked after period of time resulting in blow out tire in a parking lot. After researching this online, i have found ford recalled this same van for this same problem but did not in our state although the recall was due to states with weather like snow, ice, salt, etc which caused said issue. Why wouldnt nebraska be included in this since its nebraska and its snowy alot? luckily we were in a parking lot, we were not driving at high rate of speed down highway like i saw while researching this online which a man was killed who had this happen. I have found that this seems to be a very dangerous and tragic mistake made by ford and now my van sits in a parking lot with no way for me to get it to a shop to get a repair made even if i did have the funds to do this. At least i would want my van in my driveway, not in a grocery store parking lot with no means of getting it home, besides the fact that being a woman, i would have kept driving it not knowing and could have been in a serious accident such as ones i have seen since looking into this issue. I have taken photos of cracked axel in rear and also front due to weather and climate and found the court papers saying which states were included in this recall, yet nebraska not one of them? makes no sense. So do i go and drive it home anyways and just hope we dont die in the process..or do i let it sit in a shady part of town parking lot forever? being a single mother of 3, i would have thought ford might see the all the news about this and have done more to prevent so many incidents, one of which someone died. The court papers indicated that they knew about it 10 years before recall. I noticed the van drove rough over bumps recently, but thought maybe it was shocks, until i found my tire not just flat, but looking as if it was slashed in the parking lot because it literally blew up.
While driving down my hill, my brake light came on. Now my abs light comes on with my brake light. Brake fluid is present, brakes are almost a year old.for over a year now, my van after it being turned on and off (errands, shopping etc), it does not want to start. Once it does start, as i turn the wheel while in park, it stalls. Now that my brake and abs lights come on, as i turn the wheel it wants to stall while driving. When i am turning my vehicle off, i turn the key down very slow and all the way down, that seemed to only help it restart a few times. I had my vehicle at the ford dealer for the recall in 2010 dealing with the cruise control issues. My od light has been off for over a year now as well. While driving my vehicle, when i am stopped, i notice a white colored smoke coming out from under the hood, and no one can find where it is coming from, especially happens when it is damp or raining out, and engine temp is normal.(i can not take my van to an auto car wash due to the fact it starts shaking, smoking and won't run or stay started when the under carriage is being sprayed) fuel pump, starter and ignition coil are fine. Has new plugs and wires.
The sub frame mounts broke disconnecting the steering losing control. We drifted across the intersection and stopped the vehicle as far off the road as possible with the back end still in a lane.
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on.garage can't tell the exact cause.the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven.the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied.i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford.i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense.the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
Rh back side of subframe, is rotted/corroded so bad that the metal tore all around the subframe bushing. To where it is not being held up by the bushing on the right hand lower/back is not holding up the front subframe... Now, the vehicle is making a very loud popping noise when driving and turning... And when turning fast enough (more turning left then right) can feel whole front end jerk like its about to go the opposite way the van...replaced the left front strut assembly and control arm to find out that did not solve the problem. Then after repairs and looking deeper.. Noticed right front side, sagging almost 2-4 inches lower then left front... That's when we noticed the subframe completely broken/rusted off from the body bushing (on the front right lower/rear bushing)
Van intermittently has abs light, trac control off light, and emergency brake light all on at various times. If vehicle is turned off sometimes lights go off sometimes they do not. Also at random times the theft light will come on and van will immediately shut off (this occurs at speeds over 35mph). In addition the power steering reservoir will not hold fluid. Needs to have fluid added at least 2 times a day. With the exception of the power steering issue, the brake failure and the theft system failure is extremely dangerous. I have seen numerous complaints regarding these items. I took my vehicle to ford for repair of the recall on the speed module and they told me that these other issues were not their problem. I called ford customer service and the individual on the phone told me that if i felt it was unsafe then i should sell my van. This is an extremely dangerous problem with ford vans....the brakes fail and the theft system is faulty!!!!!! they should not be allowed to manufacture any vehicles!!!!
Since i purchased this van from steuben/yates county pro-action in nys wheels to work program, i have had numerous problems with my ford windstar. 1st problem was with emission code stating it needed a map censor; 2nd issue was the sway bar broke (was repaired under recall at ford dealership in elmira, ny jan 2012).after numerous complaints to the car dealer ship i purchased the windstar from the garage, their mechanic replaced o-rings in the engine to fix the map censor in jan 2012 as well.in february 2014 i invested a little over 1,800.00 in repairs to my mechanic for; tune up, struts and shocks, brakes all around, wheel bushings, and a wheel alignment.i keep the van well maintained with oil changes and lately my radiator is loosing fluid. I always stop in where i maintain it and the business is always topping off the radiator fluid and when scheduled oil changes are due, i am always a quart low on oil.most recent incident: i will be driving along and the van turns off and turns back on while driving. At night when this would happen i have no headlights for a brief moment but that is still an unsafe van. Also, i get an electric shocked every time i touch the van as i get in to go somewhere.****this is my first and last ford!!****
The power steering pump needed to be replaced for the second time since i purchased this vehicle.it was initially replaced 11/17/2003 at 27,000 miles.now i am at 44,000 miles, 14 months later and the same problem occurs.the dealer and ford refused to cover the cost of the replacement.the symptoms were a loud whining sound during slow speed acceleration and whining when turning the steering wheel at slow speeds.this is obviously a defect, but ford refuses to do anything about it.in addition, the front end does not stay in alignment and front tires wear out very unevenly and quickly.
Whining noise in power steering.i took to the ford dealer and they replaced the power steering pump, but less than 10000 miles later the whinning started again.i took it to another ford dealer and they replaced the rack and pinion (and charged me $800.about 2 months later the whine is back and i know it is the power steering pump.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated and a growling noise was heard while driving 40 mph.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer.computer diagnostics were performed and the code po174 came up identifying a vacuum leak.the items recommended for replacement were the intake manifold gasket and associated parts, outer tie rod end and front axle seals, transmission pan gasket and filter.the insurer sent an investigator, who verified the service recommendations.the manufacturer was not notified.updated 12/5/2006 -
At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. Code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure.i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work.no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having.i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners.i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago.i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
Rack and pinion steering split, intake manifold had to be replaced, tire rod fixed, upper plenum replaced, abs and brake light comes on, leaks coolant, etc. Etc. Etc.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rack and pinion being replaced twice.*tgw
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, the front frame fractured or was rusted, which caused the passenger side wheel to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair garage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
While driving at a low speed (35 mph), suddenly and without warning or apparent reason, the rear axle snapped on my 2002 ford windstar minivan, locking the rear wheels and causing me to lose control of the vehicle.the axle, (ford calls it a "housing" looked as if it had simple snapped in half. -at the dealership, i learned that a similar incident had been reported a month earlier. -my concern is that this may occur repeatedly and to others traveling at highway speed.the windstar minivan is the vehicle of choice for people with young children.this failure caused both rear tires to fail to move, and in my opinion is a catastrophic failure of a critical component of the vehicle.
2002 ford windstar broken rear axle 144,000 miles no accident ford dealership to repair 1,200.00 quoted.
The passenger door does not close all the way vehicle was not in a accident had placed in shop numerous times but to know avail. There was a recall on the 1999 windstar for body but not on the 2002. Could this also apply to my other vehicle since i do not feel secure driving my children in this vehicle. The shop said as long as the door locks i have nothing to worry about. Please call or email me at [xxx] or holden_[xxx] .information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the vehicle began to shake violently when driving at various speeds. The contact would also hear rattling and banging noises. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a bracket on the frame was hanging off and the piping was still corroded. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
Rear axle failure; ford windstar 2002.
I was entering the highway as i started to accel i heard a loud thump. Immediately my car began swerving and almost tipped over, it felt as though the rear tires fell off. There was a large amount of smoke and sparks coming from the rear of the car and i struggled to stay in control of the vehicle. Ultimately the rear axle broke in half without warning and out of no where. I did not hit anything and was driving safely. Luckily there was a break in traffic or i have no doubt i would have hit other cars on the road. The car came extremely close to flipping, it tipped at one point and would have flipped on the passenger side if not for my quick reaction. The vehicle was towed and my mechanic immediately told me axles do not break like this and he advised me to call ford to see if there was a manufactures problem with the axle. I called my local dealer and was advised that ford have experienced no problems like mine and my car is out of warranty so there is nothing they could do. Only after i came home and searched the web did i realize there are thousands and thousands of other windstar owners who experienced the same kind of breakage and i believe a more aggressive investigation needs to take place. The axle needs to be repaired and if this is a manufacturers defect it need to be fixed before someone is killed.
The vehicle was shaky and unstable to ride and or steer under heavy eighteen wheeler traffic, when they passed the consumer's vehicle(aerodynamics or design problem) *nlm *scc
When 18 wheeler(s),tractor trailer(s), and or trailer(s) passed the vehicle, it shaked violently, as if a tire was blown.the dealer said the problem was due to an engineering flaw.mr scc
Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, i know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.
2002 ford windstar rear axel assembly/ axel beam.van has 120,000 mileage. Rear axel beam sheared in half during highway travel, catastrophic failure caused van to almost roll over and skidout of control, since back tires, no longer connected, were flopping and wobbling.skidded over 200 feet.no injuries luckily.upon view of axel assemble it was rusted from the inside.insurance did not cover this mechanical failure.$600 dollars to repair with used part. Pittsburgh pa.
2002 ford windstar. Picked my daughter up at college to come home for the summer. College 4 hours from home. Missed a turn to get on highway. Turned around in a gas station and thought i had a flat tire as the steering felt funny. Stopped, got out to look, here the rear axle had broken about 12 inches in from the wheel on the drivers side. Called aaa, got towed, tow driver tells me he has picked up at least 6 windstarsin last year with same problem and all in the exact place where it has broke. I just thank god i wasn't back on i 80 going 65 when it happened. Someone is going to get killed by this. I was lucky. Plus had to miss work, buy a used axle, stay in a hotel, etc..... Ford should stand behind their product and reimburse these expenses.
I was traveling at approximately 30 mph, heard an unusual noise, felt like i hit a bump, momentarily lost control of vehicle, traveled approximately 50 more feet to side of road with all kinds of intermittent bumping, screeching and unusual sounds.i got out and saw my driver's side rear tire folded into the wheel-well.i saw the same thing on the other side.had to have a flatbed take it to a garage.rear axle had broken in two and will be replaced.there is some other possible damage to equipment near rear axle that has yet to be determined.
Rear axle crack for no reason. Person driving almost involved in crash.assuming faulty design in axle.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the tire began to rub the inner fender wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the axle should have been replaced initially under the recall and not bracketed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/03/15*ljupdated 12/09/15.
Subframe is rusting out on 2002 ford windstar leading to danger.
I have a 2002 ford windstar with 94,000 miles on it.i have lately been hearing a loud banging sound whenever i make turns so i brought to the mechanic and was told that the rear axle is nearly cracked in half.i can see that this is a very common issue with this car.i am afraid to drive it, afraid that when it splits, i'm going to get into an accident. I simply can't afford the $1000 plus it's going to cost me to repair it, and better yet, my other car is a 2003 ford windstar. So i'm also afraid i'll have to deal with this twice.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while stopped, the contact heard an unknown part detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel then became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and 11v030000 structure). The vehicle was taken to metro ford chicago (6455 s. Western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773)776-7600, to have the recall repairs performed. The contact was informed that an unknown bushing needed to be replaced prior to the recall repair being performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Attempted to change lanes, motorist from behind sped up, applied brakes, abs lights flashed on dash, car did not slow, pressed brakes harder and rear brakes locked up, causing me to side swipe guard rail.abs lights and brake lights have remained on for over 2 years. Have spend thousands of dollars attempting to repair this problem, to no avail. Brakes are intermittent at best.abs and brake lights are still on.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 30 mph, she heard an unusual banging noise.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was advised that the main beam had fractured. The mechanic performed the necessary repairs by welding the beam securely to the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 119,500.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000(structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed the annual safety inspection. The safety inspector diagnosed that the subframe and bushings fractured. The vehicle was driven to a collision shop where it was diagnosed that the subframe was cracked. The vehicle was delivered to the dealer, but not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 10/04/16*lj
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving and approaching a stop light, a loud noise occurred and the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but could not gain control or stop the vehicle. The steering wheel became loose and the contact quickly shifted into park. The contact powered off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the engine revved high. The contact powered off the engine again, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed that the serpentine belt was shredded. Also, the metal pulleys were cracked in several parts and some were missing. The contact noticed underneath the vehicle that the motor, subframe, and muffler were laying on the ground. A tow truck was called and the driver stated that the subframe gave out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's mother's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Husband was going to work in early morning and had just slowed as he exited highway, went over first set of railroad tracks atspeed limit, then the front end of van raised into the air about a foot then slammed down as he crossed the second set of tracks and he lostcontrol. He had no brakes or steering and the van crashed into a curb before stopping. It narrowly missed going under a semi-truck. It took several hours to be towed to ford dealer and missing an unpaid day of work, our insurance secured a rental car since ford refused to do so. The 2002 windstar had been previously repaired under the 2011 rear axle recall 10s13 and subframe 11s16 passed inspection at that time, but both appeared to have failed in this instance. This failure caused over $3000 incollateral damage to the steering and exhaust systems that ford says will be our financial responsibility if it can even be fixed due to many parts no longer being produced.those would need to be found through salvage or aftermarket sources. They have only offered to repair the failed subframe issue and possibly the recalled rear axle. We recently learned after this accident that there was a recall 15s27 on the prior axle recallrepair for incorrectly installed brackets. We received no notification of this recall from late 2015 to have the axle fixed properly. Ford has offered to buy back the van for $1339, which appears to be substantially less than what was offered for buy backs in 2011 when the initial recall was done. Our van also had about 40,000 fewer miles on it than vans of the same age and make, based on an average of 15,000 miles a year. We have owned this van since 2002 and been at our same address for 10 years, so our lack of notification about this latest recall is unacceptable. Ford appears negligent both in dealing with a dangerous structural issue and notifying owners of recalls to fix it.
Ford had put the brackets on the rear axle. These failed. Rear axle cracked. Almost causing my family to crash into tree
When bringing my windstar in for an alignment it was found that the subframe had rotted and cracked near the control arm.ford had "completed" the necessary repairs to address this issue and has stated that they are not responsible for the damage to the vehicle even though it was the original reason for the recall.according to the information from the original recall ford was supposed to replace the subframe however small brackets were added to the van instead.i do not feel that the recall was properly done by ford.
Rear axle broke in half as i was turning a corner at very low speed, causing to loose control of vehicle and run off road.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. In 2010, the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) concerning the reinforcement brackets. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle fractured and the rear driver side tire blew out. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was extensive rust and corrosion and the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
When driving my 2002 ford windstar mini van on the highway we noticed a loud slamming noise from the rear causing the vehicle to lose control, swerving to the right shoulder and stalling with the tail end still in the middle of the two lane highway, as the tractor trailer behind us who was very alertnearlymissed a rear end collision with ourvehicle. Upon inspection of the underside of the vehicle we noticed the rear axle beam was split in two, rusted and rotted out and hanging to the ground,a tow truck was notified and the operator stared in disbelief that the axle had broken in half.this obvious defect could have cost us our lives. This defect needs to be addressed immediately before a some lives are lost asa result of the ford windstar rear axle beam breaking while occupants and passengers are riding in this vehicle. This incident was reported to the ford customer service assistance center and they took the information about the vehicle and the nature of the complaint advising me to speak to a ford service manger and for the defective vehicles broken axle to be inspected by a ford dealer.fords customer assistance rep advised me not to return a call to them because they have the incident on file and the ford service manager would follow up on the complaint. Upon speaking to the ford service manager he asked a bout the type of problem year and model of the vehicle. Being a 2002 windstar with 153,000 miles he stated that because of the mileage and the age of the vehicle ford would not assist me in getting this situation resolved. He also stated that the cost to repair this problem would be 5 hours labor charge @ $100.00 per hour and the cost of the axle beam would be $500.00 plus what ever other damagesincurred. As these would be my out of pocket costs plus a $275.00 tow charge. Needless to say how costly this event became as well as the possible worst case scenario a fatal accident could have occurred as a result of this defect. This must be addressed.
We were slowing to pull up to our home. We were driving about 10 mph. About 70 feet from our home. It sounded like there was a flat tire with rubbing and bumping noises. We parked on the street in front of our home. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the tires were intact. The tires are bowing in. We looked under the rear of the car. We saw a large crack of the rear axle closer to the driver's side of the car. Ford recalled the rear axle for this very reason 3 years ago due to corrosion caused by years of exposure to salted roads. Ford performed the recall work by placing a bracket on the axle. The brake on our axle occurred under the bracket. Ford is not assuming responsibility even though the supports they placed on the axle failed to do their job.there are other complaints this year for this same problem. The big difference between all the broken axles this year were the speed of the vehicles and type roads they were traveling on. I believe that there more out there that have had this same problem that have not been reported to this website yet. I also believe that more axles that have already received the recall fix are going to find their axles breaking in the near future as well. As for now the recall of these axles, ford has closed the case until forced to reopen the recall.ford should replace the entire axle on all the windstars that were under the original recall.
Rh back side of subframe, is rotted/corroded so bad that the metal tore all around the subframe bushing. To where it is not being held up by the bushing on the right hand lower/back is not holding up the front subframe... Now, the vehicle is making a very loud popping noise when driving and turning... And when turning fast enough (more turning left then right) can feel whole front end jerk like its about to go the opposite way the van...replaced the left front strut assembly and control arm to find out that did not solve the problem. Then after repairs and looking deeper.. Noticed right front side, sagging almost 2-4 inches lower then left front... That's when we noticed the subframe completely broken/rusted off from the body bushing (on the front right lower/rear bushing)
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the driver hit a bump in the road and the vehicle made a cracking noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the passenger rear wheel well was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 166,000.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i started to hear a grinding sound and could tell something was wrong and had to pull over.i was driving at a low speed at the time fortunately.it ended up being that the rear axel broke.the mechanicindicated it appeared to have rusted from the inside out.thankfully this happened 2 days after a return from vacation at which time we were traveling 70+ mph on the west virginia turnpike.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and was repaired. After the repair, the contact heard a banging noise in the front end of the vehicle while driving approximately 35 mph. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the control arm was detached from the sub frame and that the sub frame was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the repair was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact noticed that there was water entering into the vehicle from the front windshield. In addition, the trim by the front windshield and front frame on the passenger side were rusting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The vin was not provided.
Sliding side doors and rear wheel wells rusting from bottom up. There is a dramatic amount of rust. Worried about structural integrity of doors in case of a side-on collision. This is true for both the windstar and freestar.
Driving on hwy 49 driving approximately 40 mph when i lost control with my children in the car. Luckily we came to a stop off the hwy. I could see my tire was almost sideways and blown. My finance picked us up and said the axle had snapped and took a picture. It is saturday and i'm without a car. I found out this was recalled. I just want to make sure ford will fix the issue and in a timely manner since i have no other car.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at an inspection location, the mechanic diagnosed that the front passenger's side sub frame had fractured due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The failure mileage was 40,000.
The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. Breaks and rosters too! the tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! i have went through several sets of tires! the vehicle just doesn't drive correctly! the vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! it feels very lose and unsafe on the road! the coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! all new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! the air filter and other filters! new fuel pump and it's still not right! break light comes on and off and emergency break isn't set nor is it low on fluid! new breaks and caliber and rotor! seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! also motor for windows being replaced now! gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! this started in april of 2017 and is still continuing
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began veering to the right and left. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to pull over to the side of the road. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who quickly diagnosed that the rear axle was rusted and fractured in half. The contact took the vehicle to dorian ford (35900 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, (586) 792-4100) in 2016 for an unknown recall repair regarding the brackets for the rear axle. The dealer confirmed that they inspected the vehicle and passed it on february 9, 2016. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, but they were only concerned that the vehicle was no longer covered by a warranty and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,643.consumer stated dorian ford did a recall inspection on feb 9 2016and certified that the vehicle was safe concerning the axel. The mileage at time of replacement is 113,643.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
They had a recall in 2011 where they put support brackets on the rear axles. Mine did have the brackets put on and right behind the bracket the axle still broke driving down the street at 40 mph where we almost hit another car with children inside her and my vehicle. Ford said the brackets are only warrantied for 12 months. These vans do not need brackets they need new axles.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had a front end alignment and other repairs performed but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/14/16*ljthe consumer stated the subframe was completed corroded.
On saturday august 29, 2020 i was driving in my 2002 ford windstar down a road that was under construction. The speed limit of the road is 35 mph and there is a current bump in the road at an asphalt elevation change. As soon as i went over the bump it was obvious that something was severely wrong with the vehicle. There was a loud "bang" and the vehicle began vibrating wildly and making severe noises. It was obvious that something significant had occurred in the rear of the vehicle. Fortunately i was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull onto a side street shortly thereafter. I exited the vehicle and immediately noticed the rear driver-side wheel was angled into the body of the van. Upon further investigation, peering under the vehicle it was obvious that the actual cause was that the vehicle's rear axle had fractured nearly completely through (see pictures). In this condition both rear tires collapsed into the vehicle frame. Upon further investigation i discovered that there had already been recalls related to the rear axle on this vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local ford dealership for inspection. After the inspection, i was informed that the previous recall for the vehicle to install brackets on the axle had been performed in dec 2010 and that they had been installed correctly. Due to this, ford's position was that the recall was done according to specifications related to the recalls and refused to accept responsibility for this safety failure on their vehicle. I tried to contend that the intent of the recall was to prevent the axle from fracturing, which obviously their previous recall "fix" didn't appropriately accomplish. It was a frightening experience to have an axle fracture while driving my vehicle, and ford's previous recall "fix" failed to correct the problem making the vehicle a hazard to drive.
Right rear wheel well body panel rotted a hole that extends into the sliding door roller area and interior to the seals of the vehicle.while this has not caused an accident, i am concerned about the integrity of the sliding door and protrusion into the passenger cabin.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to beau townsend ford lincoln (1020 w national rd, vandalia, oh 45377, (937) 898-5841). The dealer diagnosed that the brackets failed to secure the rear axle, which then caused the rear axle to prematurely fracture. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer did not repair the vehicle because the statute to receive the recall repair was expired. The dealer and the manufacturer refused to cover the recall repair. The contact was informed to replace the rear axle due to the mis-installation of the brackets. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), and nhtsa action numbers: ea10007 (suspension and structure) and pe10006 (suspension). The failure mileage was not available.
Abs brake lights on, after research, its a common problem with faulty abs modules. Subframe is rotting out with the mounting points of the subframe peeling away.o/d light coming on intermittently, after research, common problem points back to a bad vehicle speed sensor. Mileage does not seem to be a factor. Faulty hard lines for rear heating. Multiple cracks in lines cause radiator fluid loss. Very very common problem, looked at 10-15 windstars in pull-a-parts lot, all with faulty hard lines.
The power sliding doors do not reverse direction when they encounter resistance.my 2 year old son placed his hand in the opening and it was almost crushed.if i hadn't been standing directly behind him and could pull extremely hard to get the door to reverse directions i feel he probably would have suffered severe injury to his hand. Dt
Power sliding doors have sensors to retract upon sensiing object,doors due not retract timely, pressure is felt on a adult arm,wrist, child, infant could be crushed.tested various other ford windstars and all sliding doors had different sensing, some were weak and some were tight, not two the same.if a adult cannot push the door or stop the forward motion, then a child would not stand a chance.
While driving at any speed, intermittently the back right sliding door comes ajar.the problem hasoccurred on three occasions.the dealer has no idea what causes the problem.currently,the consumer has a problem with the back/left side door closing securely.the door had been leaking since the vehicle was purchased.the door had a significant difference in space between the front door in comparison to the driver door.also the cruise control was inoperative. *sc
Rear sliding passenger doors fail to close when using auto close feature. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership and each time the doors are serviced. Shortly after being serviced the door stop latching closed again. The door slide harder on the vehicle equipped with the auto close feature so some operators will use the auto feature and then latch the door by manually pushing on it. Miscommunication has lead to driving with the door not latched. When driving with door unlatched the power locks, and interior lights may cycle on and off causing a distraction to the driver and increase risk of accident.
The rear door on the drivers side for more that a week now opens on it's own while i am driving along the highway.for more than two years the door have been a problem due to the fact that either of them will close on the first attempt when the automatic button to close them is used. 3 times in 2 weeks, car has stalled while driving at 25 miles per hour.
Back doors will not open sometimes, and will not close sometimes. Consumer was informed to call dealership periodically, because the manufacturer was working on a solution, however it has been 8 months and there is still no remedy.
Power sliding doors open while driving down the road.power doors do not release when person is in the way.power doors do not close and operate to specifications.vehicle has been serviced by extreme ford in overland park, ks numerous times.there continues to be issues surrounding this problem.power doors have also chipped rear glass ford has replaced glass once already. *updated 07/16/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2002 ford windstar. Consumer states that when the vehicle went in for inspection for a recall the consumer was informed that the axle was cracked.the consumer was informed it would be 3-4 months before the vehicle is returned to him. Prior to the axle failure, the transmission had to be replaced and the rear door would spontaneously open.
The power sliding door on the drivers side of my 2002 windstar sometimes will not stay closed unless i get out of the car and push on it. Also , it will not stop if an object is in the way and will open when the fueling door is open. I see many reports of this on the web sites. You shoiuld probably have someone investigate these incidents. Your other reports tend to blame the owners of the cars. The door does not close all the time. If you need someone competent to investigate these incidents give me a call.
Sliding door sensor doesn't respond quickly enough when objects are in the way to avoid closing. Consumer's arm was bruised due to getting caught as door was closing. Dealer was notified. Consumer is concerned for the safety of her grandchildren.the dealer did not seemed interested in the problem consumer presented to him, stating that is the way they are supposed to be.*jg
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning side doors will open and close intermittently.
My 2002 ford windstar minivan driver sliding door wont open and door locks wont cross over at times cause safety issue for my child if there was a fire or something nobody could get out that door iv seen numerous issues on-line with other people about there door and door locks on there 2002 windstari hope someone will look in to this order a recall of the bad parts of the locks and latches.
Dt: the door ajar light is on, checked all doors trying to open without touching the handles, and have cleaned the connections. Also,checked them to make sure there was no debris, and light was still on. Had an issuelast year, cleaned it, and it went off,but now it was on..
Both power sliding doors will not retract while being closed if an object is in the doorway. Consumer is concerned young child might get caught in the door.consumer also stated that the manufacturer felt that there was not a way to adjust the sensitivity of the doors.consumer said that he physically had a chance to test a chrysler mini vans slide door sensitivity and it retracted much easier. *scc
1)we were driving home from tulas,ok after the thanksgiving day holiday on saturday afternoon.pulled into our driveway.opened the power doors.)the right side power door trapped my daughters right leg when it was opening and did not sense there was resistance.the door broke her femur.
Driver side sliding door does not open and close all the time.this has been reported three times to the repair shop and all repair attempts have failed to date.over the 18 month period we have owned the vehicle, we have had the drivers power seat repaired, multiple electrical shorts fixed, vcp system repaired twice, as well as several other more minor electrical issues fixed.the quality of this 2002 ford windstar limited has been very poor.
Sliding doors can result in serious injury
My wife was driving our 2002 ford windstar regularly, commuting tobasketball camps with my daughter and her friends and taking a couple one day vacations that required significant travel. She said that there was a tapping and squealing noise coming from the rear of the van frequently. She took the van out for the last time and returned saying that there was a loud bang and that the van was swaying in the rear. We noticed that the rear passenger tire was tipped into the wheel well and upon inspection found the rear axle was fractured and the two pieces were misaligned. The van is obviously undrivable and we"re in the process of determining repair costs. Unfortunately we were returning from a car dealership and were planning to return with the van to be evaluate for trade when we determined the damage.
My 2002 ford windstar has a cracked rear axle! my fiance noticed it "fishtailing" alot and a noise from the rear of the van. I checked right away and saw the tire leaning in on the passenger side. Upon looking underneath i saw the axle cracked almost completely in two! searched the internet and got hundreds of hits on windstars with the same problem!!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received notification of recall number:11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and took the vehicle to the dealer; however, the entire mount was covered with rust and the recall repair did not correct the failure.the dealer advised him that they were only responsible for what was indicated in the recall and offered no further assistance.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.no repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
West her ford of amherst advised us to replace the front sub frame on our 2002 windstar because it was cracked due to road salt.although it passed nysi, they told us it wasn't safe to drive, so we spent $1600 to replace it (rather than replace the vehicle).now, they've recalled the rear axle from the same model and year vehicle for the same problem (cracked due to road salt).
Backing out of the driveway there was a horrible sound, like the brakes sticking.employee got out & the tire was cut completely around.the estimate is $900 to replace the springs & struts on both sides.i feel this is directly linked to the investigation & findings of the salt belt corrosion issues, but there is no recall for the specific components effected on the vehicle.
Went over a small pot hole and rear axle broke. Needed to replace rear axle.axle also needed to be repaired for crack in 2009.
2002 ford windstar;the rear axle broke in two while driving at 40 mph.both tires tilted out, axle cracked a little to the left of center while looking at it from the rear of the vehicle.fortunately my wife was able to control the van.i understand this has happened in hundreds of windstars, and something needs to be done before people die, if they have not already.
2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked.
2002 ford windstar rear trailing axle broke completely ,can not be welded back together. Driving along a country road about 35 miles an hour and it just gave way. Vehicle had been inspected recently with no defect recognized. Owners need to completely replace the part with a new axle as part can not be found in salvage yard in our area due to this being a very common issue.
Our 2002 ford windstar se on chrstmas night on our way home from in-laws the rear axle snapped in half, after searching online i found that this happened to 2 other people and feel this is a life threatening problem and ford should make a recall on issue. Being this happened on a holiday we have to wait till monday morning when our mechanic opens shop to find out what we are going to do. Also our insurance company was notified and is sending someone on tuesday to appraise the damage.here is the link to those people this happened to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunu9d7ejmuthis one even made the news. Thank you for taking your time to review this issue.
2002 ford windstarfront sub-frame corrosion extensive corrosion to sub frame mechanic insists the automobile is not safe to drive in current condition.
2002 ford windstar 114,356 miles driver side rear axle has a hole rusted in bottomof the u shaped axle.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. During an oil change a mechanic discovered frame corrosion.the vehicle has not been driven because the engine can fall out without any prior warnings.thecurrent and failure mileages were 80,000.
While driving our van first seemed to be pulling in the back to the right (rear passenger side. My husband inspected the tire and thought maybe we need to get new tires soon. It seemed to be somewhat drivable when we were on the dry pavement, but we have alot of snow covered roads as well and on these the vehicle was almost completely unmanageable. It was constantly fishtailing the whole way down our snow covered rural road. When we finally got home, my husband pulled it into the garage. Right away he noticed the rear passenger side wheel was turned inward, which had not been visible a few hours earlier when he had inspected it. When he looked underneath, sure enough the back axel was broken about 1/4 of the way from the right wheel. I am grateful we made it home safely. Three times on our way home our van was fishtailing and another vehicle was coming from the opposite direction and we nearly had an accident. Very scary!i couldn't drive over 45 mph on the pavement, or 20 mph on the snow covered, slush covered roads. The van felt like it was sliding all over from the back.
2002 ford windstar rear axle is cracked on both sides.vehicle has 104,000 miles.well maintained and never abused.i was shocked and in awe when i noticed this today while i was rotating the tires.i went on the internet and found this was a common problem and under investigation.i am a safety professional and a member of the american society of safety engineers (ase).my two children ride in this vehicle every day.some of these vans are used at daycare denters and small bus companies.this is a serious defect.i have read comments about people down-playing this, and feeling this is a waste of time.this investigation is completely justified and rational.owr van is in great shape and showing no other signs of major rust or defects.if this had failed on the highway, the results could have been deadly.these are family vehicles designed specifically for transporting a bunch of kids.i drove two 5 year olds to a birthday party 40 miles on the highway yesterday with no knowledge of the problem.feel free to contact me.i can provide pictures.thank you
The rear axle of my 2002 ford windstar broke yesterday. I was traveling about 15 mph when i hear a not too loud bang and when i exited my car and saw the wheel, i knew right away what had happened.i contacted ford this morning and i was told that it would take minimum 3-6 months to fix.
I own a 2002 ford windstar it was making noise in the rear so i took it to the shop and my rear axleis cracked in half my tires are leaning in i cant drive it.its my only vehiclelots of complaints on-line you would think ford would do somethingthank you
I have a 2002 ford windstar sel. In october of 2009 my van started pulling to the left and became hard to control on the road. When i looked at my van from the back i could see my back tires were bowed outward. I took my van to the auto shop and was told the back axle was cracked and ready to bust. I have read about this same thing happening to other consumers with 2002 windstars and i think it's a major safety issue and a recall should be issued. I had a large repair bill and my brand new back tires were completely destroyed and had to be replaced due to the bowing of the tires as a result of the busted axle.
Backing up when rear axle broke on vehicle.
Yesterday, march 15, 2010,i was driving back to work after lunch and noticed an unusual rubbing and rattling sound at the rear of my 2002 ford windstar van. I pulled into a parking lot to look at the tires (i thought one might be defective) - i didn't notice anything unusual. I continued on to work (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile away and parked my vehicle. I got down and looked under the rear of the vehicle and saw that the rear axle had broken completely in half and the right rear tire was leaning into the fender well. It was obvious that i would not be able to drive the car so i called a tow truck to have the vehicle removed to a repair center. The result was that i had the part welded back together but the tires are still cocked out at an unusual angle which i am pretty sure will causethe tires to wear in an unsafe way. Not only that but the rear end of the van sits at an odd angle now. I just purchased the car in october 2009 and it only has 52k miles on it. I went online and checked to see if there have been any complaints regarding this problem and found that there have been numerous complaints about this model vehicle with the very same problem. I was surprised that were so many.i sent an inquiry to ford motor corp and am awaiting a response in regards to repair or replacement parts support.
1.my wife was traveling east bound on rt59 in stow, oh at 36 mi/hr. There had been a knocking noise coming from what we thought was the rear driver's side tire the week prior. We had a mechanic work on the brakes and fluids and asked to investigate the sound. The mechanic was unable detect anything wrong with the vehicle. So we continued to drive the vehicle. 2. The 2002 ford windstar's rear axle broke in half causing my wife to lose temporary control of the vehicle. She was able to regain control and pull over, avoiding serious injury.3.we had the entire rear axle replaced at a cost of $1200.
When driving my 2002 ford windstar mini van on the highway we noticed a loud slamming noise from the rear causing the vehicle to lose control, swerving to the right shoulder and stalling with the tail end still in the middle of the two lane highway, as the tractor trailer behind us who was very alertnearlymissed a rear end collision with ourvehicle. Upon inspection of the underside of the vehicle we noticed the rear axle beam was split in two, rusted and rotted out and hanging to the ground,a tow truck was notified and the operator stared in disbelief that the axle had broken in half.this obvious defect could have cost us our lives. This defect needs to be addressed immediately before a some lives are lost asa result of the ford windstar rear axle beam breaking while occupants and passengers are riding in this vehicle. This incident was reported to the ford customer service assistance center and they took the information about the vehicle and the nature of the complaint advising me to speak to a ford service manger and for the defective vehicles broken axle to be inspected by a ford dealer.fords customer assistance rep advised me not to return a call to them because they have the incident on file and the ford service manager would follow up on the complaint. Upon speaking to the ford service manager he asked a bout the type of problem year and model of the vehicle. Being a 2002 windstar with 153,000 miles he stated that because of the mileage and the age of the vehicle ford would not assist me in getting this situation resolved. He also stated that the cost to repair this problem would be 5 hours labor charge @ $100.00 per hour and the cost of the axle beam would be $500.00 plus what ever other damagesincurred. As these would be my out of pocket costs plus a $275.00 tow charge. Needless to say how costly this event became as well as the possible worst case scenario a fatal accident could have occurred as a result of this defect. This must be addressed.
2002 ford windstar with 118,000 miles. Rear axle cracked. Had to replace axle for 1000. My family could have been killed. I have seen many complaints about this. Do something.
Clunking noise heard in right rear of 2002 ford windstar. Inspection by owner found crack in rear axle beam. Ford dealer replaced axle beam stating it was cracked due to improper jacking. They pointed out two "dimples" in the underside of the axle beam as evidence of the improper jacking, and stated that the crack started there. After the rear axle beam was replaced, i investigated the underside of the new beam, and found the identical "dimples" were present on the new beam. These "dimples" are, i believe, caused by the forming of the beam by the manufacturer and not due to improper jacking. I believe that the rear axle beam of my ford windstar cracked because of an inherent defect caused during the forming process.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan and i was driving down the road when i felt like i lost control of the back end of the van and then i heard metal scrapping noises. I stopped the car and found the passenger rear tire tilted in and a big crack in the rear axle. Approx speed at the time 40 mph.
While driving at a low speed (35 mph), suddenly and without warning or apparent reason, the rear axle snapped on my 2002 ford windstar minivan, locking the rear wheels and causing me to lose control of the vehicle.the axle, (ford calls it a "housing" looked as if it had simple snapped in half. -at the dealership, i learned that a similar incident had been reported a month earlier. -my concern is that this may occur repeatedly and to others traveling at highway speed.the windstar minivan is the vehicle of choice for people with young children.this failure caused both rear tires to fail to move, and in my opinion is a catastrophic failure of a critical component of the vehicle.
I was traveling at approximately 30 mph, heard an unusual noise, felt like i hit a bump, momentarily lost control of vehicle, traveled approximately 50 more feet to side of road with all kinds of intermittent bumping, screeching and unusual sounds.i got out and saw my driver's side rear tire folded into the wheel-well.i saw the same thing on the other side.had to have a flatbed take it to a garage.rear axle had broken in two and will be replaced.there is some other possible damage to equipment near rear axle that has yet to be determined.
While driving our 2002 ford windstar at approximately 40 mph on route 22 in union, nj, the rear axle broke in two. The vehicle started exhibiting some control problems with the rear end swaying prior to a loud bang followed by the vehicle dragging to a stop.the rear tires rubbed against the inside wheel wells producingodor and smoke at the vehicle came to a stop.
Front right coil spring broken and left side show fatigue in same area. Vehicle had other recalls due to high-corrosion areas.
The van was parked in a parking lot, i was in the vehicle at the time. A noisy metal braking sound & movement of the van, made me think i was hit by another car, but no one was around. The front left coil spring broke, in more than 1 place. I had 15 minutes before been on a busy highway in a lot of traffic, i am just glad nothing happened then. On the 1998 ford windstar, i know there was a recall for the same problem. The 2002 ford windstar has had 2 other recalls, in regards to corrosion problems, on back axle & front frame.
In the front of the car under my feet as i drive, every once in a while i hear a loud metal noise and i can feel the vibration.it's hard to explain the noise but it sounds most like a low sounding pop.it generally happens when i'm turning or going over a bump.i have been told by the dealer that the bolts on the sub frame were loose and had to be tourist.they have had to do this twice now and my car currently has 35,000 miles on it.i first noticed the noise in january of 2003 and my car probably had about 16,000 miles on it then.
To whom it may concern, i am seriously concerned about this vehicle and the way i am treated by ford motors. The car suddenly while driving on highway came to a complete stop and almost flipped. Thank god that injuries were not that serious but the car is now total loss. After taking the car to private mechanics, it was determined that subframe broke and the axles, control arms all broke. It was then discovered that this was part of a recall. Car was towed to ford motors dealership. A request has been made to provide me with safety report on the vehicle. Ford and its dealership forced me out of their dealership and kicked me out. The car is their for months and i have been sending ford online messages via email and phone but they are not willing to buy the car or give me its value nor fix the car. I have been without a car for more than 4 months now and ford is not doing the least to even trade the car for another one. I am seriously disappointed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to numerous recalls for vehicle, the last involving the subframe snapping and separating from the body causing loss of control *tgw the consumer also stated the rear axle snapped in half.
Brought in van for recalls 09s09, 10s13 and 11s16. This was for the subframe issues and speed control switch. Speed control switch was supposed to address leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid still leaking and now dealership is charging me for brake switch repair and bleeding of brakes. Also abs light came on after service and now dealership says abs sensor needs to be replaced. I believe these are all related to original recall but dealership says no.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and the contact was advised that there was no sign of corrosion of the sub frame and members however, the engine motor mount was found to be severely corroded and cracked. The dealer was unable to guarantee that the recall repair would be effective to the failure. The manufacturer was then contacted and advised that because the recall did not include the engine mount, they would not assist. The failure mileage was 84,526 and the current mileage was 86,000.
My windstar went to a ford dealership a few months ago for the subframe recall and rear axle recall.it was said to be in great condition and fitted with the repair kits.subsequently, my husband went under the car for unrelated reasons and saw the subframe bracket was not holding anything because the passengers side subframe was rusted away.when he took it to the local dealership the mechanic stated that it should be left with him because it was not safe to drive.my husband requested they remove the back axel bracket which they did onlyto reveal a crack in the axel.we were told by several employees that it should be replaced.however the dealership contacted ford di dept who rejected the claim based on the fact that it was poor workmanship of the dealership and the dealership blames ford.needless to say they gave me back my car with a rusted subframe and cracked axel stating that it was in fact repaired to fords standard.my husband has pictures of both the subframe w kit and axel.it is difficult to understand how ford can deem it safe to drive? in addition to the original recall, i believe ford is covering up the defect and attempting to get away with putting recall "kits" on cars that may be unsafe.i would like to be sure my car is infact safe.
This 2002 ford windstar had a defectiverear sub-frame (drive-axle) that was part of the recall by ford dealerships throughout the u.s. The recall was by a ford dealership in ohio, but was repaired insufficiently (ineffectively) and did not maintain the defect/repair. The car was returned to another local ford dealership to which the service director for the ford dealership 'agreed' that this particular windstar was in "very good shape" and the recall should be performed not only based on the "ineffective repair", but also based on the overall good condition of the vehicle. The service director further reached-out to ford corporation identifying his 'credentials' as an ase technician and his title as director while requesting the 'green light' from ford to reopen the recall and fix the vehicle. Ford motor corporation actually declined!!! the bigger issue is, many local auto service centers declined to perform the repair for liability issues that should be 'redirected' to ford motor corporation while also expressing concerns with other vehicles on the streets and highways that could cause major accidents attributing to major injuries or even death should the result of an accident occur on public highways! the tires and rear axle are bending inwardly to the vehicle and has a massive rub on the real suspension and is not safe to be driven on the road. The real axle is just a few inches from the ground.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud squeaking noise was emitted outside the vehicle and immediately after there was a strong smell of burning rubber released.the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the rear axle fractured.the manufacturer was notified of this defect.the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Rear axle complete fracture separation on drivers side last night 6/4/14 on my ford windstar limited edition, 2002.ford dealer did inspection 3 1/2 years ago as per recall 10s13.it passed inspection according to them (no cracks).6 months later, they completed the recall procedure by reinforcing the axle in two places (according to manufacture's recommendation as per dealer).vehicle was towed back to dealer who inspected it and sent photos to ford manufacturer.ford refuses to cover the cost (as per the dealer) because recall work was done and vehicle is too old.i called ford manufacturer to object and ask for reconsideration.rep who answered cannot go against decision.i asked to speak to a supervisor.he said one will contact me within 2 hours.i received no call as yet.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 60 mph, the rear axle fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering seized. The failure was recurring. The vehicle also shook violently and became unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced however, the part was not available to make the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the rear axle seized without warning, causing the contact to almost lose control of the steering wheel. The contact managed to regain control of the steering veering the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact placed the vehicle in park got out and looked under the vehicle and noticed the vehicle rear axle was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was towed to thoroughbred ford of platte city (1901 e. Prairie view rd, platte city, mo 64079) where the technician inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear axle was fractured. The rear axle was temporarily fixed. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle home however, the rear axle fractured completely while leaving the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension) and 12v194000 (suspension) as possible solutions to the failure however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact drove into a fuel station and was informed that the front axle detached and needed to be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was later towed to the ford lincoln dealer (located at 147 w 11 st, huntington station, ny 11746) where it was diagnosed that the front axle detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was waiting for authorization from the manufacturer. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, she hard a loud popping noise. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who stated that the axle was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axles were corroded, fractured, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was previously included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) where reinforcement brackets were installed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Rear axle assembly snapped yet our vin is not on recall list.this was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable.we were driving and turned left and. Or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire.both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.
Broken rear axle on the van.the axle has broken where the reinforcements were welded in from the recall in 2010.nhtsa action number is pe10016.so, the corrective action did not work and now i have broken axle as a result.the axle broke while driving the van and we were very fortunate to be driving at a slow rate of speed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the while traveling various speeds, the rear axle failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the brackets on the rear axle were beginning to crack causing the rear tires to lean inward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the suspension was unstable, causing a strong vibration and noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that burning plastic fumes emitted into the vehicle.in addition, the contact mentioned went over a bump and the vehicle was not riding steady. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and upon further inspection, it was noticed that the rear frame, rear axle and the coil spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the rear frame, rear brake drums and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The consumer owns a 2002 ford windstar. The consumer stated that the vehicle had a reinforcement brackets which were not installed properly and caused the rear axle to fracture and in turn, caused the inner center wall of the rear tires to wear. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that a recall was done in the past under (nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 161,300.*dt*as
The sub frame mounts broke disconnecting the steering losing control. We drifted across the intersection and stopped the vehicle as far off the road as possible with the back end still in a lane.
I was driving and hit a dip in the road. I then heard a load noise coming from the back of my vehicle. I stopped and looked. I saw the rear axle beam cracked in half. I was just glad i was not on a busy street when this happened. I called ford after i learned of a recall. I was told the recall was performed four years prior. The recall only holds a 12/12 warranty. Now this puzzled me. I retained a copy of the recall. It turns out the mechanic "inspects" the beam and decides whether there is internal rust or not. ( how they see this i don't know). If not, they spray a rust inhibitor on the axle and place brackets on it. If rusted, they replace with a known good axle.the axle broke at the brackets installed. To me, all this tells me is they are putting a "band-aid" on a known failing part. What if it was a bad friday for the mechanic, or was not paying attention ? being able to put a 12/12 warranty on an item that can cause a fatality is just wrong. I have been stone walled from speaking to anyone who can make a decision on this issue. The dealer says i can tow it in ( i pay), and if they think it will be covered, they will see what they can do. If not, they want me to pay a check out fee as well as the tow. This is just wrong in so many ways, i don't even know where to begin. I am now forced to find alternate transportation until this is resolved one way or another. " great customer satisfaction ", not !
I learned today there was a recall on the suspension:rear axle non powered axle assembly in 2010. The fix was to place reinforcement brackets (recall # 10v385000), and this was done. Since i purchased the van in april 2016 i've had to replace the rear tire 4 times! i asked the tire shop attendant how could this be and upon further inspection he pointed out there seemed to be some repair done on the axle and it appeared to have a crack in it now. He said the tire is leaning slightly inward because of this. He went on to say he's seen many ford windstars with this issue and i should reach out to ford about recalls. I searched online first and found that there was a second recall on the axle assemble (recall # 15v608000). This was about the repair bracket, that it could be installed improperly. I called ford and to my surprise the operator (ralph) said my vin was not apart of the newer recall. I don't believe that to be true if it was apart of the initial recall and had the reinforcement bracket placed on the axle. Please help. I was driving when i noticed the problem. I hadn't hit any major pot holes or anything! normal bumps in the road but nothing major. I noticed the issue more when i turned a corner eventually my tire blew out (making a loud noise) and i had to call for a tow. The tire repair attendant said it even looked as if the tire was leaning inward. The picture attached is of the inside of the tire. The part you can't see by looking at the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. As a result, the contact had to coast forcefully to the left side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear axle fractured. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder and drove the vehicle into a ditch for safety. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who replaced the rear axle. The contact also stated that the fractured axle caused damage to the air conditioning line, speedometer and cruise control system.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the approximate failure and current mileage was 204,000. Kmj
Driving down highway,had to swerve for animal,van started to sway back n forth,heard metal scraping ground,got out looked to see rear sway bar hanging down. The bar had rotted out of frame...is this one of the components covered in the multiple recalls of the suspension and all the problems related to them...thanks
The van was parked in a parking lot, i was in the vehicle at the time. A noisy metal braking sound & movement of the van, made me think i was hit by another car, but no one was around. The front left coil spring broke, in more than 1 place. I had 15 minutes before been on a busy highway in a lot of traffic, i am just glad nothing happened then. On the 1998 ford windstar, i know there was a recall for the same problem. The 2002 ford windstar has had 2 other recalls, in regards to corrosion problems, on back axle & front frame.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle and both rear tires shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the axle needed to be replaced. The vin was not affected by nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 183,082.
On july 02, 2020, i was driving along the southfield freeway in detroit.the travel speed was 20 mph due to a police situation (road rage shooting) which caused all motorists to exit at seven mile road.after exiting on seven mile road, i drove to greenfield road (5 minutes).i proceeded down greenfield to macdonald's, but i did not stop due to the long lines (in drive through).i drove for about one minute (or less) when i heard a loud pop.i heard something dragging on the street and smoke began to enter my van.i saw smoke coming from the back of my vehicle.in addition, i smelled a foul odor.i immediately exited to a vacant shopping mall (northland).i parked the vehicle in the parking lot at pillar g.i called my mother for a ride.next, i called aaa to have my vehicle towed.i exited the vehicle and looked at the damage and concluded my rear axle had split.both tires were misaligned.i purchased my vehicle in july 2009 from a detroit auction.years ago, i recalled receiving a notice (from ford) of a recall for the rear axle.i took the vehicle to fairlane ford for an inspection which addressed the recall.the technician informed me that the rear axle was not cracked.my vehicle has over 272,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while stopped, the contact heard an unknown part detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel then became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and 11v030000 structure). The vehicle was taken to metro ford chicago (6455 s. Western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773)776-7600, to have the recall repairs performed. The contact was informed that an unknown bushing needed to be replaced prior to the recall repair being performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved from side to side. The contact observed that the rear passenger wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 76,698.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the rear axle failed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured rear axle. Upon investigation, the contact associated nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) with the failure. A dealer was not notified of the failure.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that after replacing the driver's and passenger's side rear tires, the tires started to wear to the inner cord. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic to be aligned however, the contact was informed that the rear suspension was fractured. The contact called thoroughbred ford of platte city, inc. (1901 prairie view rd, platte city, mo 64079) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle repaired by the independent mechanic. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) in 2015 prior to vehicle ownership. The dealer was called back and confirmed the information provided by the manufacturer. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 161,000.
Drivingvehicle on cross bronx expressway in new york at about 5o mphrear axle carrier suffered catatrosphic failureat the location where supposedly ford repaired the axle carrier with brackets that were welded on at the ford dealer contacted ford about the problem and was told there was no recalls for this problem there wasbut because they known about the problem when theycame up the repair brackets that wereinstalled earliervery dangerous problem that ford has chosen to ignore
Rear axle broke while in motion on rural road
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle without warning. The contact observed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, an abnormal odor and noise were noticed from the passenger side wheel. The vehicle moved in reverse when the gear shifter was in the drive position. The failure occurred constantly and the anti-brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 356,078.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph,she was alerted that both rear wheels were slightly turned inward. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number:12v195000 (suspension) in 2012. The remedy repair failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was unavailable.
The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on.garage can't tell the exact cause.the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven.the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. I reset it, and they reappear after a short time. I now smell the brakes when applied.i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. The alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... Toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford.i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense.the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap.
On saturday august 29, 2020 i was driving in my 2002 ford windstar down a road that was under construction. The speed limit of the road is 35 mph and there is a current bump in the road at an asphalt elevation change. As soon as i went over the bump it was obvious that something was severely wrong with the vehicle. There was a loud "bang" and the vehicle began vibrating wildly and making severe noises. It was obvious that something significant had occurred in the rear of the vehicle. Fortunately i was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull onto a side street shortly thereafter. I exited the vehicle and immediately noticed the rear driver-side wheel was angled into the body of the van. Upon further investigation, peering under the vehicle it was obvious that the actual cause was that the vehicle's rear axle had fractured nearly completely through (see pictures). In this condition both rear tires collapsed into the vehicle frame. Upon further investigation i discovered that there had already been recalls related to the rear axle on this vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local ford dealership for inspection. After the inspection, i was informed that the previous recall for the vehicle to install brackets on the axle had been performed in dec 2010 and that they had been installed correctly. Due to this, ford's position was that the recall was done according to specifications related to the recalls and refused to accept responsibility for this safety failure on their vehicle. I tried to contend that the intent of the recall was to prevent the axle from fracturing, which obviously their previous recall "fix" didn't appropriately accomplish. It was a frightening experience to have an axle fracture while driving my vehicle, and ford's previous recall "fix" failed to correct the problem making the vehicle a hazard to drive.
Rear axle broke while my wife was driving with grandkids in the vehicle. Both rear tires were rubbing on the inner body and tipped in. Happened just after exiting freeway. Lucky no one was injured.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver's side wheel turned inward and the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. Ford & lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) was contacted and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000. The vin was not available.
I have a bad vibration when im goin on the highway and when i hit bumps it makes a clunking sound and when i turn and makes a noise.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while reversing, a loud abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 155,000.
Rear axle broke while driving in city traffic.causing damage to rear tires and vehicle structure.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While pulling out of a residential driveway, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel was leaning outward. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the rear axle had rusted and fractured. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a broken rear axle, ford say's it's not underany recall's.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear axle and the frame fractured without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension), 12v194000 (suspension) and 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Rear axle cracked through on the driver's side, even after a recall patch/repair was made.no collisions, no hard driving.not a corrosion issue.metal is cracked perpendicular to the axle..across the grain.axle was heard to make noise while backing out of driveway, then vehicle felt fish-tailing while drive down paved neighborhood street.turning to the right made noticeable grinding noises from the rear driver's side wheel well.on closer inspection, the rear wheels were severely tilted in at the top, and the axle was clearly, obviously very cracked open on the driver's side, and appears ready to break into 2 halves.the vehicle was recalled in 2010 for axle defects, but the repairs made seem inadequate.the vehicle was dealership maintained.
The rear axle broke while driving on the interstate. This vehicle has already been seen at a dealership for a previous recall about broken rear axles.
My girlfriend was driving the car and with no warning the rear axle just snapped in half. Ford says it was fixed by the previous owner and that the recall had expired and now i will have to pay out of pocket. Well if it was reinforced and still snapped i believe the work was not done properly and ford should be responsible. She could have been seriously injured.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but it did not correct the failure. The contact found that the rear driver's side tire was slanted at an angle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed the rear axle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,722 and the current mileage was 113,762.
I had my front tire replaced and the man that changed it told me that i need an alignment because of the way my tire wore out. About 3 weeks later, when i had the money, i took my car to get an alignment and the car shop called and said that both of my tire rods needed to be replaced before an alignment was completed. I've had the car for less than 2 years and although it is an older vehicle, the tire rods should have lasted longer than that (if properly checked). My steering shakes horribly from side to side at various speeds and often times my abs/trac off lights come on and won't got off. I am still able to use my brakes though. I am not sure why that light comes on.
While driving my van i heard a very loud noise and my driver's side tire immediately went flat. I was able to pull the vehicle safely to a stop along the side of the road. I called a tow truck and had my vehicle looked at by the mechanic who informed me that a coil spring around my strut broke which caused my tire to be sliced open from the inside of the tire. I was very lucky i was not going any faster when the spring broke and sliced my tire open. I reviewed issues online that other people were having relating to my issue regarding the make and model of my vehicle. Apparently ford had a recall on the windstar coil springs from a different year of the ford windstar vans due to the very same problem with the coil springs breaking and causing the tire to be punctured or sliced open from the inside. I am also very concerned after reading that the part had to fail before it would be addressed. It seems that if there is a safety recall it should be completed before a failure occurs and not after. This could have caused a very serious accident had i been on an interstate or even if i were going 55 miles per hour on the highway. I did contact ford motor company regarding this issue and was told that ford would not assist with the repairs because my vehicle was not recalled for this issue.i own two ford vehicles and i could not believe that my issue was not of a concern to ford. I probably will not buy another ford because of this. My family's safety has to come first and i am not convinced we will be safe if the company won't address these types of safety issues.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) that pertained to the installation of the rear axle reinforcement bracket. Most recently, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was observed that the rear axle fractured; however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), which mentioned the replacement of the rear axle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. Breaks and rosters too! the tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! i have went through several sets of tires! the vehicle just doesn't drive correctly! the vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! it feels very lose and unsafe on the road! the coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! all new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! the air filter and other filters! new fuel pump and it's still not right! break light comes on and off and emergency break isn't set nor is it low on fluid! new breaks and caliber and rotor! seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! also motor for windows being replaced now! gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! this started in april of 2017 and is still continuing
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she heard a loud noise as the vehicle began to bounce and roll. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle would need to be replaced. Two years prior, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been recently repaired. The vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileage was 161,000.
Ford windstar rear axle recall was completed prior to purchasing and a second rear axle recall "inspection" was recently completed in may 2017 and was told the previous recallwas completed correctly, that the reinforcemenr brackets were correctly installed. My wife was driving and noticed when turning right into a business driveway that a squeal noise was heard from the left rear wheel area. I inspected the undercarriage and noticed the wheel was tited in at the top and the tire was rubbing the inner wheel well. Well now less than 2 months later the rear axle is broken and my van is no longer safe to drive because the left rear wheel is tilted in at the top and the tire rubs the inner wheel well which will result in a rapid loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control and possibly a serious accident. Now it appears that i will have to pay to replace this broken axle since ford seems to have washed their hands of the problem due to the required recalls having been completed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall pertaining to the axle in 2011. Seven years later, while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal bumping noise. Shortly after, the contact smelled burning rubber. The contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver's tire was turned inward. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to premier ford lincoln (1072 e 49th st, brooklyn, 11234). The dealer stated that the axle had fractured; however, the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was corroded. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and was recently taken to the dealer to be inspected undernhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The technician advised that the axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who refused to provide additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 158,000. Updated 04/22/16*ljthe consumer stated there was a charge for a safety recall repair. Updated 11/21/2017
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). After the recall repair was performed while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the driver heard a loud scrapping from the vehicle. Additionally, there was smoke coming from under the vehicle as the steering wheel began to jerk and shift abnormally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the front passenger side wheel became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the bolt that connects the lower control arm to the front end cradle had become rusted. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was notified and stated that the recall repair had already been done two years prior. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.updated 04/09/13*ljthe consumer stated ford motor company, did not repair the vehicle the correct way. The consumer stated the vehicle fixed the vehicle in a cheap and quick manner.the consumer believed the front end and lower control arm should have been replaced, instead of adding brackets. The left front wheel was not connected to the vehicle.the consumer was informed the front end cradle was completely rusted through and should have been replaced.
I took my van for inspection and was told i cannot get it inspected because the rear axel corroded and has huge hole on it. I was told it was a danger to continue to drive the van like. I've called ford and was told there is no longer a recall for my van but yet there was a recall back in early 2010 to 2015 and it's exactly was is wrong with my van. I am scared to get in the highway or drive it for thatmatter.
This vehicle is under recall notice 15s27.it was found to have cracks in the rear axle which had been previously repaired.the notice asks me to pay $300.00 for a new rear axle. Or, if i say no then the car remains unsafe and i have no alternative.this is gouging in lieu of safety.ford created the problem and are liable.as of today the car is unsafe and i am on the hook to get it repaired and ford gets away with a bogus repair system.
When bringing my windstar in for an alignment it was found that the subframe had rotted and cracked near the control arm.ford had "completed" the necessary repairs to address this issue and has stated that they are not responsible for the damage to the vehicle even though it was the original reason for the recall.according to the information from the original recall ford was supposed to replace the subframe however small brackets were added to the van instead.i do not feel that the recall was properly done by ford.
I was driving down the road when i noticed my 2002 ford windstar was swaying like it did the first time when the axle broke and it was replaced and then that one was reinforced. I stopped and looked under the rear-end and saw what looked like a crack or break, maybe two on the right side or drivers side of the axle. I immediately took the vehicle to the ford dealership for inspection and was told my axle was broken.so now the original axle broke and was replaced. That axle was reinforced, and now has also broken. Something needs to be done.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the suspension warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The vehicle was repaired at smith cairns ford (900 central park ave, yonkers, ny 10704 (914) 377-8100) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the suspension warning light illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,875.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the part had to be ordered, but the repairs would be performed outside of the recall remedy. The dealer declined to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
We were slowing to pull up to our home. We were driving about 10 mph. About 70 feet from our home. It sounded like there was a flat tire with rubbing and bumping noises. We parked on the street in front of our home. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the tires were intact. The tires are bowing in. We looked under the rear of the car. We saw a large crack of the rear axle closer to the driver's side of the car. Ford recalled the rear axle for this very reason 3 years ago due to corrosion caused by years of exposure to salted roads. Ford performed the recall work by placing a bracket on the axle. The brake on our axle occurred under the bracket. Ford is not assuming responsibility even though the supports they placed on the axle failed to do their job.there are other complaints this year for this same problem. The big difference between all the broken axles this year were the speed of the vehicles and type roads they were traveling on. I believe that there more out there that have had this same problem that have not been reported to this website yet. I also believe that more axles that have already received the recall fix are going to find their axles breaking in the near future as well. As for now the recall of these axles, ford has closed the case until forced to reopen the recall.ford should replace the entire axle on all the windstars that were under the original recall.
While driving our 2002 ford windstar at approximately 40 mph on route 22 in union, nj, the rear axle broke in two. The vehicle started exhibiting some control problems with the rear end swaying prior to a loud bang followed by the vehicle dragging to a stop.the rear tires rubbed against the inside wheel wells producingodor and smoke at the vehicle came to a stop.
After driving approximately 60 miles on rt 95 through boston ma to visit family - i noticed that the car was driving erratic, i wrongly attributed it to it being a windy day - when we arrived home we checked the car for possible problem - that is when my wife noticed that the rear tires were leaning inward - i slid under the rear of the car and noted that the rear axle had cracked - using my wife's car i went to the ford garage and explained the problem - the service manager asked me to bring it in and they would evaluate the problem. After looking at the car they told me it was unsafe to drive as a result of a cracked axle - by this time i had done a little research on the internet and found that ford had recalled that particular car for a cracked axle - i told the service manager about the recall - he stated that there was no such recall - i then returned home and emailed the service manager a copy of the ford corporation recall safety notice 10s13 - they contacted me the next day and told me that the warranty (windstar safety recall 10s13) would cover the part but not the labor because ford corporation had already fixed my car under that particular recall - and they were doing a good will gesture by paying for the part. The bill for the labor was $450.00. Plus a loner car was refused as the car was being repaired.the last paragraph of the (windstar safety recall 10s13) states -ford dealers at no charge to customers will reinforce the axles of the affected vehicles as parts are available. If it is determined the axle can't be reinforced, it will be replaced as soon as parts are available. Ford will provide for rental vehicles for customers until the rear axle of their vehicle has been replaced.i don't know where else to turn - i was hoping your organization could send a notice to hampton ford hyundai in north hampton nh and ask them to honor the recall...updated 06/04/2014 the consumer stated the brackets were not installed properly. The manufacturer offered to pay for the axle and suggested the de
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal rubbing noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle, looked underneath, and stated that the axle was fractured. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system and brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (fette ford, 1137 u s 46, clifton, nj 07013, (973) 779-7000) where it was diagnosed that the axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the local dealer that the axle would not be covered. The failure mileage was 123,500. The vin was not available.
Ford found that the rear axle had a hole in it causing the axle to shift to the right. Recall work was done a few years ago. They said it was my fault and would not pay. Abs and traction control light come on however reset when restarted. As of today they don't go off.
Complete deteriation of the front left and right sub frame attaching to the lowercontrol arm attachments at the rear of subframe holding the rack and pinion assembly.this steel is flaking and appears to have laminte separations (looks like flakey pie crust). Cannot get a mechanic to replace leaking rack and pinion assembly due to the poor condition that will leave no material when it breaks off.
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the reinforcement brackets failed underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the reinforcement brackets were installed incorrectly. The contact would have to pay $300 to have the axle replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the reinforcement brackets were not an adequate repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.
The front driver side spring broke in two pieces.due to the weight of the vehicle the stabilizer bar ended up getting bent.also, because of the sharp edge where the spring broke it cut the front brake line.i'm grateful that it occurred overnight to where my family and i weren't driving it.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the rear axle was fractured and the tire was resting against the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear driver side axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The vin was unavailable.updated 4/6/15updated 04/09/15
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). While driving 45 mph over a bump in the road, the rear passenger side wheel folded and the axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to raceway ford of hartsville (1504 s 5th st, hartsville, sc 29550, (843) 332-0185) where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas-24147438. The contact was informed that the failure was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The failure mileage was145,000.
Our 2002 ford windstar se on chrstmas night on our way home from in-laws the rear axle snapped in half, after searching online i found that this happened to 2 other people and feel this is a life threatening problem and ford should make a recall on issue. Being this happened on a holiday we have to wait till monday morning when our mechanic opens shop to find out what we are going to do. Also our insurance company was notified and is sending someone on tuesday to appraise the damage.here is the link to those people this happened to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sunu9d7ejmuthis one even made the news. Thank you for taking your time to review this issue.
Rear axle broke in half as i was turning a corner at very low speed, causing to loose control of vehicle and run off road.
Rear axle fractured while driving from school to home, there is uneven road surface between the school driveway or parking lot and going into the first street roads intersection, i heard a noise in the rear while crossing this uneven surface intersection, handling of the vehicle became noticeable different and a smell of burnt rubber and smoke started, after stopping the vehicle, the rear wheel was crooked and after further observation i observed the rear axle fractured close to the rear wheel (driving side) causing the rear wheel to rub against the inner wheel house and affecting control of the vehicle. Ford first installed brackets over the axle to reinforce it in 2010 (recall 10s13), then in september of 2016 sent me another letter (safety recall notice 15s27) to bring my vehicle to the dealer to verify if the brackets were installed correctly, after bringing my vehicle to the dealer i was told the brackets were installed correctly and if i wanted my axle replaced anyway i would have to cover the part cost. I called to the ford phone number in the letter to request the change of my rear axle at no charge but they did reject my request and said that brackets were installed correctly in the past but my rear axle would be replaced if i would pay the $300 usd, they could not give further details about why i would have to replace the whole axle if they stated the reinforcement brackets were properly installed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle cracked while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the wheel axle was cracked. The dealer diagnosed that the wheel axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000. Updated 04/05/17*lj
2002 ford windstar. Picked my daughter up at college to come home for the summer. College 4 hours from home. Missed a turn to get on highway. Turned around in a gas station and thought i had a flat tire as the steering felt funny. Stopped, got out to look, here the rear axle had broken about 12 inches in from the wheel on the drivers side. Called aaa, got towed, tow driver tells me he has picked up at least 6 windstarsin last year with same problem and all in the exact place where it has broke. I just thank god i wasn't back on i 80 going 65 when it happened. Someone is going to get killed by this. I was lucky. Plus had to miss work, buy a used axle, stay in a hotel, etc..... Ford should stand behind their product and reimburse these expenses.
My 2002 ford windstar started riding really rough.the tires were checked and seemed to be fine.the back end of the van seemed to be riding very rough and my mechanic though it might be a strut issue.as it turns out, the rear axle broke completely in half while my father in law drove my two young children on the highway.what a scary experience.i've checked on the internet for similar experiences.others have had this happen to them as well.this issue needs to be addressed by ford and should be a recall issued.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was not notified, but was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer indicated that a manufacturer campaign was completed more than five years ago. The contact stated that the rear brackets fractured without warning while driving on the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the statute had expired to receive the recall repair per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact was waiting on the manufacturer to determine the repair solution. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Suspension:rear:axle cracked where recall part was installed.
Ford rear axle recall. Received a recall letter for an inspection of the rear axle , which failed. The dealer found another recall about a front control arm, which they fixed. The rear axle was at my expense. The axle had the brackets installed, but improperly. I was told that the car was unsafe to drive, that the axle could break at any time. I'm on disability and can't afford to replace an axle that should be replaced by ford. I also can't afford to buy another vehicle! i have to drive regardless of this issue!
Suspension snapped while driving less than 10mph turning a corset on a residential street
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving over a bridge at 70 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle as smoke bellowed from under the rear of the vehicle. Upon pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the axle was fractured in half and both rear tires were turned inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it currently remained. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. No further assistance was offered and the contact was transferred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 98,600.
To whom it may concern, i am seriously concerned about this vehicle and the way i am treated by ford motors. The car suddenly while driving on highway came to a complete stop and almost flipped. Thank god that injuries were not that serious but the car is now total loss. After taking the car to private mechanics, it was determined that subframe broke and the axles, control arms all broke. It was then discovered that this was part of a recall. Car was towed to ford motors dealership. A request has been made to provide me with safety report on the vehicle. Ford and its dealership forced me out of their dealership and kicked me out. The car is their for months and i have been sending ford online messages via email and phone but they are not willing to buy the car or give me its value nor fix the car. I have been without a car for more than 4 months now and ford is not doing the least to even trade the car for another one. I am seriously disappointed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, there was an abnormal noise and odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the trailing arm needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
Rear axle broke into two pieces. Car was being driven on two lane road and had just gone over rr tracks.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began veering to the right and left. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to pull over to the side of the road. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who quickly diagnosed that the rear axle was rusted and fractured in half. The contact took the vehicle to dorian ford (35900 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, (586) 792-4100) in 2016 for an unknown recall repair regarding the brackets for the rear axle. The dealer confirmed that they inspected the vehicle and passed it on february 9, 2016. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, but they were only concerned that the vehicle was no longer covered by a warranty and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,643.consumer stated dorian ford did a recall inspection on feb 9 2016and certified that the vehicle was safe concerning the axel. The mileage at time of replacement is 113,643.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the tire began to rub the inner fender wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the axle should have been replaced initially under the recall and not bracketed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 12/03/15*ljupdated 12/09/15.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the suspension was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repairs were unknown; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,654.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the brakes were depressed and steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side front axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contactpreviously received an unknown recall notification regarding the suspension. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (diblasi ford, 112-21 northeren blvd, corona, ny 11368) for the recall repair. Two weeks ago, while driving 25 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. Additionally, the rear passenger tire was bent inwards. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (koeppel ford, 57-15 northeren blvd, woodside, ny 11377) and was advised to bring the vehicle in for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, the front frame fractured or was rusted, which caused the passenger side wheel to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair garage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
We were driving around town and we heard a clunking sound in the back of the van.we took the van into the shop where they discovered a crack in the rear axle. Luckily this did not happen the week before, as we were driving many highway miles or it could have been worse.this was a recalled part and it was taken in at the time of the recall. Two different mechanics in town assured us that it was not our fault but that it was a faulty part.we take good care of our cars. We called ford directly thinking that they would honor their vehicle and fix a part they knew would break down.they gave us the run around and then never returned our phone calls.this van would had many good years left in it, now it can not be driven!
Rotted rear axle beam , 2002 ford windstar , this vehicle was taken to a near by town ford dealership : ace motors in woodbury nj , for the rear axle recall in 2015 not sure if anything has been repaired or not i was just told by the dealership that the vehicle was inspected and passed and ok to drive but when the axle broke on the driver side i took pitchers and it looks like someone has put on some kind of slave clamps on both sides of the axle that i don't see on other ford windstar mini vans ( see pitchers ) called up the dealership ace motors and they said to bring it up to them and they will have a look at it and maybe it can be put in a claim ticketbut again maybe not , it's hard enough to put on a flatbed tow truck with the damage that it has and if some reason they don't put a claim ticket in i can't afford to keep towing this vehicle all over the place so dealership gave me the ford i.n.c company phone number : 800-392-3673 , so i called them and more less they told methere is nothing they can do , one thing i'm happy about is we was going slow in my home town pulling off the main road onto a side road heading to the house when it happened and nobody got heart when it happened even though it was so loud and nosy think it broke a shook and brake lines . 8 / 8 / 2019
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. In addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. Moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000.
My complaint involves a recall that was said to have been completed and closed but upon further findings show that the work was never done.this involves the recall: nhtsa reference #11v030000.i filed a complaint with ford motor company through certified mail on july 26, 2017and was received and signed for on july 28, 2017. I have not heard back from the company since i filed the complaint.i bought this vehicle in oct of 2016 and put it in storage for the winter. I didn't discovery the problem until i took it out ofstorage in april 2017.that is when i took it to a local service garage to find out what the problem was.subsequently, i learned that there had been a recall for this problem back in 2011 and supposedly, it had been fixed by a ford motor company dealership - jack madden ford in norwood, massachusetts.i took thecar to a local ford dealership here in michigan where i reside. And upon inspection they determined that the problem had never been fixed. My bottom line in all of this is that i would like to have the vehicle fixed by ford motor company in accordance with the recall. I have upload an estimate for the repair from my local service garage.i would appreciate a timely response with regard to this complaintthank-you, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
I heard a loud popping noise coming from the back of my van. Took it to the repair shop and learned the rear axle had a large crack and was almost broken in half. Ford has a recall in effect for 2002 ford windstar's for axles that are cracking/breaking (nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000); however, ford is saying that my vin number is not a part of their recall even though i have a 2002 ford windstar. I had the rear axle welded to repair the crack. This was on the passenger side of the axle. I started hearing popping sounds again, returned to the repair shop only to learn the axle is now broken on the driver side of the axle. This is a serious situation and i feel since ford has a recall on this issue that my vehicle should be included. I am afraid to make another repair since the axle may still crack again. Please contact ford to make them include all effected 2002 ford windstar vehicles before someone gets seriously hurt!!
This complaint relates to a previous recall for ford windstar rear axle corrosion and breaking.after coming home from work, i noticed my rear tires were negatively cambered over 5 degrees.upon further inspection, i noticed my rear axle was breaking in half underneath a supposed patch from a previous recall for the rear axle.had the axle broken two minutes earlier on the highway, i would be in the hospital!my complaint is for the shoddy recall "fix" done by ford, this issue needs to be recalled again and fixed correctly...updated 07-08-15 updated 10/25/2017
The rear axle started to snap in november 2017 when i was driving with my wife and kids in the van. We smelled burning rubber and pulled over. If we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. Ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. We did not purchase this vehicle till march 2017. We want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership's storage fees erased. Our bill is currently $1,809.65. We should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight ford to pay the bill. This was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
The contact owns 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the odor of burning rubber was present. The contact discovered that the rear axle had fractured through the reinforcement bracket and damaged the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but not repaired. The contact stated that in october 2010 a reinforcement bracket was installed on the rear axle of the vehicle in response to nhtsa campaign number 12v195000(suspension) but the defect still occurred. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Rear axle cracked
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 15 mph, there was a bumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that both rear tires were turned inwards and the axle detached. The contact called noble ford, (2200 n 20th ave, newton, ia 50208) and was informed to call nhtsa to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. The vin was not available.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle was included in the recall but, the recall expired. The requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.
Driven heard a snap stop and look it was rear axel cracked.
I'm one of the lucky folks that has a 2002 windstar sitting in my local ford lot waiting on the rear axle to come in so it can be repaired.what i wanted you to know is that my subframe is very rusty too.i haven't had a failure yet, but my mechanic suggested i get it undercoated to try to stop it from deteriorating even more.i'm very concerned as it's my wife's car usually, and i think ford should be required to inspect each one of these cars while they're sitting in their lots to determine if failure is imminent (like what they did with the axles).that would be very little to ask and easily done since they're still telling us the axles won't be available till possibly late march.thank you./cgs
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a loud noise and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact discovered that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
The rear axle beam cracked completely and fell to the ground causing me to lose control. I then moved it out of the flow of traffic and noticed the left rear tire was rubbing up against the inner well. Unfortunately i was 60 miles from home and had to have it towed back to my house. In lost a days work due to the damage.i have owned the vehicle since 11/2011 and i purchased it with 79006 miles.
Since i purchased this van from steuben/yates county pro-action in nys wheels to work program, i have had numerous problems with my ford windstar. 1st problem was with emission code stating it needed a map censor; 2nd issue was the sway bar broke (was repaired under recall at ford dealership in elmira, ny jan 2012).after numerous complaints to the car dealer ship i purchased the windstar from the garage, their mechanic replaced o-rings in the engine to fix the map censor in jan 2012 as well.in february 2014 i invested a little over 1,800.00 in repairs to my mechanic for; tune up, struts and shocks, brakes all around, wheel bushings, and a wheel alignment.i keep the van well maintained with oil changes and lately my radiator is loosing fluid. I always stop in where i maintain it and the business is always topping off the radiator fluid and when scheduled oil changes are due, i am always a quart low on oil.most recent incident: i will be driving along and the van turns off and turns back on while driving. At night when this would happen i have no headlights for a brief moment but that is still an unsafe van. Also, i get an electric shocked every time i touch the van as i get in to go somewhere.****this is my first and last ford!!****
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear axle had fractured from the vehicle as the rear driver side tire deflated and separated from the wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the rear driver side tire but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed, a loud banging noise occurred. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front passenger side suspension spring had fractured. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
My wife was driving down the highway to meet me for lunch and all of a sudden with no warning the back axle broke going 60 miles an hour which made her lose control and then crashed her van in a ditch ford says they won't cover it because it's part of not part of the recall which is crap because they recalled 500,000 more vans just like it with the same problem but they say they won't do anything for me don't understand
I was driving and all of a sudden i heard a loud bang and lost control. I found out that the rear axle gave and there is a recall #15s27. I called ford and they said the recall has been taken care of already and there is nothing they can do. The real problem is the part was defective from the start, the metal axle was not treated correctly for rust-proof. They put 2 small brackets on the axle 1 1/2 in. From the outside end of the axle,1 on each side and thought that was going to solve the problem. My cracked axle happened in that 1 1/2 in. Spot. It just amazes me that nothing has been done about this and how ford is not responsible anymore once the brackets were put on. This didn't solve the problem. I guess the only way something might happen is if there is a serious incident. How many more complaints do there need to be, until someone realizes how bad this is.
The rear axle broke in half without warning while driving down the road. Prior to breaking the axle looked to be in good shape.upon looking it up ford had previously recalled this part for that specific reason. I called ford after this happened and the informed me there was no open recall currently. When i called the parts department to order a replacment axle i was informed by the parts counter that they have seen several of these failing in the same way recently.this is a pacitularly dangerous issuse beacus it looks fine from the outside untill it gives up and the van is not rusty in general anyway
My parents had recall 11s16 performed on their windstar on march 20th 2012. A vibration had been felt since jan of 2013. They had new tires installed and balanced. Problem persisted. I removed both front rims and inspected suspension. Passenger side lower control arm nut missing from bolt. Grade 10.9 metric bolt loose and partially backed out, unbelievably, washer still sitting on frame. Inspected drivers side of vehicle and problem becomes apparent. Multiple washers are stacked under head of bolt and under nut making full thread engagement impossible. Multiple phone calls to ford and dealership. The dealership is adamant that instructions stipulate "multiple shims" must be used, "up to six depending". A "gauge" is used during the install process. I request a copy of installation instructions but dealership says they don't have any. I request the same from corporate ford but they don't have any??!!?? how does ford perform the repairs from "instructions stipulating" and use "up to six shims" and then "gauge" if they do not possess instructions??!!?? possible fixes: remove washer from under the head of the bolt but still use the one under the nut, use a lower height nut, use a longer bolt. All possible fixes make the repair much safer. Ford refuses all suggestions and puts my family back on the road and at risk. Multiple photos of properly repaired control arm kits are on the internet and all show proper thread engagement of the nut on the bolt. To keep my family safe should i do the repairs myself or do i put myself at legal risk?
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud bang. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that both rear tires were tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the axle had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 133,000. The vin was unavailable.
I am writing before i encounter a serious problem on the road. While in for state vehicle inspection, my mechanic noted that the rear axle "repair" (a reinforcement bracket) on my 2002 windstar van is failing. It can look ok on the lift, but once weight is put on the axle, the seriousness of the cracking is apparent. The repair was made by a ford dealership in 2011 under recall 10s13. I already spoke with ford customer service, and they say there is nothing they can do because the recall was completed. I am now waiting to see if the dealership that made the repair can help to correct the problem they (ford) have acknowledged exists, but without an adequate fix to date.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard several popping noises and then the rear wheels wobbled. After parking the vehicle at his home, he noticed that the rear axle had fractured. The contact was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified but stated the vin was not part of a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 138,800.updated 5/15/13 the consumer stated this vehicle can not be driven. It should have been included in the recall. Updated 05/28/2013
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The tow driver, a certified mechanic, informed the contact that the front end axle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the front axles were not covered per a recall. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 5 mph there was a loud rubbing noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. After inspecting the tire he noticed the coil spring was rubbing and wearing down the tires. The tire was not punctured and he was able to drive the vehicle home without an incident. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed; yet, they offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 70302.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension) and received the recall repair. The contact was driving and the left rear axle fractured and broke. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and to be repaired. The contact had been waiting for longer than two weeks for thedealer to schedule an appointment and repair the vehicle. The vehicle was to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Total sudden loss of steering the car went off the road totally out of control. No notification of recall subframe collapse. Entire steering parts destroyed and coolant leaked from engine this is incredible that no one was injured i was about to get on the highway!!!
Cracked rear axle.
While driving approximately 30 mph the drivers side front coil spring broke in two and caused the tire to blow out.
I was driving in town when i smelled rubber burning and pulled over. My drivers side tire had tilted in and my brand new tire was rubbing on the firewall. Took it to get fixed and they said the rear axle had broken and there was a recall so to take it to ford dealership, which we did. They were all set to fix it and had ordered "parts" and then called back to say ford declined to honor recall because the "fix" was already in place, which just consists of a bandaid on a gushing wound. To my understanding, the recall was due to a defect in design on the 1999 - 2003 ford windstar and they were corroding and rusting through. The spots on my vehicle which broke are beneath the safety brackets they had placed in 2012. Thank god i didn't have my grand babies with me at highway speed. I feel that their "fix" for this problem was not only inappropriate but woefully inadequate and i feel they need to stand behind their products 100%, especially as lives may be lost due to their design error.
Rear axel broke.there has been a recall on this part of the model van.i did take my van in to the "fix" 10/2011.the "fix" did not work.luckily, i was in town doing errands by myself when this happened.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While attempting to pull out of a parking space, the contact heard a noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The contact checked thevehicle and discovered that the two rear wheels were caved into the frame, and the axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to brondes ford in toledo, ohio where it was determined that the brackets that were installed per a previous unknown recall were installed correctly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
Rear axle broke while driving on route 18 ( highway) south in new jersey.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, the rear wheels extended outward. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the rear of the vehicle exhibited excessive vibration. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road with caution where it was detected that the rear driver side axle fractured. As a result, there was a slight loss of steering control. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle assembly would need to be replaced. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the remedy did not mention the replacement of the axle assembly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) and was repaired. After the repairs, the contact noticed a clunking noise exhibited from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that there was water dripping from the air conditioner line where the original corrosion occurred on the sub frame, which corroded the component that was added under the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician then advised that the sub frame would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact's husband was driving 20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and noticed smoke rising from the rear driver's side tire. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side axle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called fred beans ford of newtown (located at 10 n sycamore st, newtown, pa 18940, (215) 968-3806) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Rear axel cracked after period of time resulting in blow out tire in a parking lot. After researching this online, i have found ford recalled this same van for this same problem but did not in our state although the recall was due to states with weather like snow, ice, salt, etc which caused said issue. Why wouldnt nebraska be included in this since its nebraska and its snowy alot? luckily we were in a parking lot, we were not driving at high rate of speed down highway like i saw while researching this online which a man was killed who had this happen. I have found that this seems to be a very dangerous and tragic mistake made by ford and now my van sits in a parking lot with no way for me to get it to a shop to get a repair made even if i did have the funds to do this. At least i would want my van in my driveway, not in a grocery store parking lot with no means of getting it home, besides the fact that being a woman, i would have kept driving it not knowing and could have been in a serious accident such as ones i have seen since looking into this issue. I have taken photos of cracked axel in rear and also front due to weather and climate and found the court papers saying which states were included in this recall, yet nebraska not one of them? makes no sense. So do i go and drive it home anyways and just hope we dont die in the process..or do i let it sit in a shady part of town parking lot forever? being a single mother of 3, i would have thought ford might see the all the news about this and have done more to prevent so many incidents, one of which someone died. The court papers indicated that they knew about it 10 years before recall. I noticed the van drove rough over bumps recently, but thought maybe it was shocks, until i found my tire not just flat, but looking as if it was slashed in the parking lot because it literally blew up.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to beau townsend ford lincoln (1020 w national rd, vandalia, oh 45377, (937) 898-5841). The dealer diagnosed that the brackets failed to secure the rear axle, which then caused the rear axle to prematurely fracture. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer did not repair the vehicle because the statute to receive the recall repair was expired. The dealer and the manufacturer refused to cover the recall repair. The contact was informed to replace the rear axle due to the mis-installation of the brackets. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), and nhtsa action numbers: ea10007 (suspension and structure) and pe10006 (suspension). The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle received the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension) and indicated that the reinforcement bracket on the rear axle did not support the frame and the reinforcement bracket fractured as well as the rear axle. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph making a right turn, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle veered a little off course without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the axle had fractured and the driver's side rear tire had bend inward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number:10v385000 (suspension). However, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Rh back side of subframe, is rotted/corroded so bad that the metal tore all around the subframe bushing. To where it is not being held up by the bushing on the right hand lower/back is not holding up the front subframe... Now, the vehicle is making a very loud popping noise when driving and turning... And when turning fast enough (more turning left then right) can feel whole front end jerk like its about to go the opposite way the van...replaced the left front strut assembly and control arm to find out that did not solve the problem. Then after repairs and looking deeper.. Noticed right front side, sagging almost 2-4 inches lower then left front... That's when we noticed the subframe completely broken/rusted off from the body bushing (on the front right lower/rear bushing)
2002 ford windstar. While driving on thruway 390 in corning new york. I noticed a shank in back end of van and smelled rubber burning. While trying to exit off the thruway the tires completely blew out and locked up.at 65 m.p.h. Pulled off to side of thruway and rear back axle was snapped in half. Had vehicle towed home and ordered new parts. I have all the old parts call fordtheynever head of this happening.
Engine cradle rusted through and snapped while backing out of a parking spot leaving me stuck with tires in two different directions
While driving on the highway rear axle beam broke on ford windstar. No warning or car problem before incident. Rear axle replaced ,old part available. No one hit us, we did not hit anyone, road was smooth.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the rear driver's side tire blew shortly after the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the axle was fractured. The mechanic replaced the axle shaft, break hose lock clips, the wheel, rear brake hose and the rear shocks. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I was happy with ford to this day. I have a 2002 windstar that had its recall work done on the rear axle 2011. Like everyone that responded about this fix, it was a just to get you through till ford was not responsible anymore. I happen to take the van into ford for a coolant flush and they discovered the cracked axle right in the middle on the sleeve they installed. The wheel was tilted out. Thank god it did not break when the kids, new drivers (i thought ford products were safe with their recalls) my question to anyone out their can we file suit against this form of knowing negligence.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a crunching sound and noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle. An odor of burning rubber was also present. The contact pulled off the highway and called aaa roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bob gillingham ford, 8383 brookpark rd, parma, oh 44129) where the technician informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the brackets were installed correctly. The contact was unaware of the cause of the crunching noise and smoke. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 112,000.
On saturday morning july 15th 2017, i was driving at 2:30 am. I had just left for my first job and crossed a set of train tracks. When i did, the rear axle snapped almost causing me to crash. After looking for the cost to replace the axle, i came upon a ford recall. When i placed my vin in the computer it came up that my 2002 ford windstar was in fact included in the recall. I talked to someone at ford via live chat on saturday after having the vehicle towed home and they stated that the recall was outstanding and i needed to call the ford dealership. I paid again to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. Now tuesday morning july 18th 2017, both the dealership and ford is saying that they cant help me and i need to take care of replacing the completely rusted rear axle. The rust causing the axle to snap was the reason for the recall in the first place. I have owned this vehicle less than 6 months and now as a single mom am left without a vehicle. I will never buy another ford again in my life and i will also discourage my friends and family from purchasing fords as well.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated his vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). After the recall repair was performed, the rear driver's side tire was banging against the frame. Additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to control. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic noticed a crack in the bracket that was installed under the recall and the axle had shifted out of the bracket. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 223,080.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal high pitch sound and noticed a burning odor without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (sharpnack ford, 1200 s conwell ave, willard, oh, 44890) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was included in a previous unknown nhtsa campaign number for the rear axle (june 20, 2011). On november 2, 2015, the rear axle was inspected again and repaired as needed due to brackets improperly being installed per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). No additional assistance was offered and the contact was advised to call nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Updated 8/18/18
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 60 mph, the rear passenger side axle fractured. As a result, the vehicle veered into a ditch and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle needed tobe replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
I lost control on the highway i was driving i hit a pothole and my car when its own way i was coming home from the hospital from just giving birth two day earlier and i kept hearing a weird noise so i took my car to the shop and they said it was the lower control arm.
Rear axel cracked causing wheels to tilt and hit inside wheel opening . Noticed while drivingthe car started to shimmey and shake . Made noise when turning. Van is now parkedvehicle was involved in recall and dealer said the repair was not needed.
Recall 10s13 was performed on the vehicle in 2012 fox of marquette, recall 15s27 inspection was done in jan 2016 copper country ford. The rear axle beam broke 10/28/17. It was late at night when i was driving. I started to smell burning plastic or rubber. I parked the van and the next morning someone looked at it and said my wheel was tilted inward. The axle was broken. I was given ford's customer service number by my local ford dealer, but there are no programs available to help me get it fixed. I owe $1000 on the van and it will cost hundreds of dollars to fix it. I am a single mother living paycheck to paycheck.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension) but the dealer only had placed a sealant as a remedy. The contact felt that the dealer should had installed rear axle reinforcement brackets to support the rear axle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle squeaked while completing a turn. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. Code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure.i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work.no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having.i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners.i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago.i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.
2554 enid ave broke and almost sent in to a pole and oncoming traffic i will never ever buy a ford again i've got recalls on it but fixed them our selves because ford does no honor anything but i however never got a recall for the rear axle garage we took it to said its a recall and its on us nice ford you suck the old saying is true foundon. Road dead(ford) f. O. R. D.
Driving 20mph down a road and noticed a load noise. Got out of the car and saw the tire inward, looked underneath and saw the rear axle was cracked. Took it in for the recall in 11-10 and the dealership coated it.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the rear or the vehicle collapsed. The contact also mentioned that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that the rear axle had fractured due to rust and the abs master relay sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
Drove car and parked along street. When i returned around 4 hours later i opened car door and sat down in driver seat. A loud bag was heard and i thought someone threw something or shot my van. Got out and could not find anything. When i drove away my left front tire exploded. The next morning i found the coil spring had broken and cut the tire when i tried to drive away. Had i been driving down the road this would have caused me to lose control of the van.after researching the internet this seems to be an ongoing issue with ford coil springs and i believe there was a recall for model years 1999-2001.
Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, i know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.
Recall on front subframes on windstars.mine is bad, ford does not have parts, will not buy it back and wants me to pay for everything over 100 miles/day on the rental.they also gave me a rental that is 50.00/day and they will only pay 38.00.rear mounts are missing chunks, was told there was a crack on drivers side now told there is not, ask them to relook to be sure and was told no.they claim it is repairable but has lots of rust in addition to the missing chunks.i have copies of the pictures the dealer took.
Drove car and parked along street. When i returned around 4 hours later i opened car door and sat down in driver seat. A loud bag was heard and i thought someone threw something or shot my van. Got out and could not find anything. When i started to drive away my left front tire exploded. The next morning i found the coil spring had broken and cut the tire when i tried to drive away. Had i been driving down the road this would have caused me to lose control of the van.after researching the internet this seems to be an ongoing issue with ford coil springs and i believe there was a recall for model years 1999-2001.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While having the vehicle repaired for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly), he was informed that both front struts were rusted and cracked. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 89,600.
There are three failures on my car that have happened within the last three months.the 2002 ford windstar only has 57,000 miles.1. Intake manifold gaskets leaking: gaskets are sucking air in and not sealing properly2. Broken strut, this is the second time this has been replaced.the first time was within 10,000 miles.3. Abs control module: the control module has been diagnosed and faulty by the dealership.about a $1,200 to replace.all these things should not be happening to a car that is maintained well, garage kept, and only has 57k miles on it.
Front left leaf spring broke and dislodged from base thereby piercing front tire causing a blowout while vehicle was moving. Fortunately,we were not traveling at a high rate of speed when blowout occurred.
Dt:the contact statedon 7- 14-05 andheard a crash underneath the car, and thenheard a thump. . pulled over, the tire was ripped open. Thecoil spring on the right hand passenger's side broke in half and caused the tire to blow.out.she had to get a new coil spring andbought a new tire.
2002 ford wndstar. Courtesy copy of a letter from the office of the connecticut attorney general to ford motor corporation re a consumer complaint.the consumer took the vehicle for an oil an change and repairs due to recalls. The consumer was informed that the right coil spring was broken and it would cost $688 to repair.the consumer stated she did some research online and discovered a recall had been issued for broken coil springs for prior year ford windstar's.
1. Driving in good conditions, on highway 25 going north, 2 miles north of highway 5. Saturday themarch 31, 2007 at 2:00 pm.2. Suspension spring failure, front driver's side with busted tire.3. Parts replaced and repairs made at my cost.
2002 ford windstar. Customer states that the vehicle collapsed in the front end. She states her old windstar did the same thing when it had a recall. This vehicle has no recall.**nar*the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle just dropped down to it's tires on one side . The dealer informed the consumer that the front coil spring had broken and they also found an exploded strut bearing. The strut mounts, bearings, coil spring and stabilizer bar were all replaced.
Front right coil spring broken and left side show fatigue in same area. Vehicle had other recalls due to high-corrosion areas.
2002 ford windstar lx. Consumer states problem with brake system *tgwthe consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. The abs light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 20 mph she stated smelling burnt rubber and then notice smoke coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact pulled over and called her mechanic who stated to her "not to drive the vehicle."the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a fractured rear axle. The contact stated that the independent mechanic advised her of an unknow recall in which the a kit was placed on the rear axle. The contact stated that the prior owner had the vehicle serviced under an unknown recall for the rear axle. The contact stated that the vehicle was then towed to wilson ford in new jersey to be serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). However, the dealer informed her that there was nothing they could do about the fractured axle as the first recall was done correct.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. However, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar with 67712 miles. The car started making metallic creaking noises from the rear end whenever i made sharp right hand turns. Inspection showed that the rear axle beam had a 2 inch crack in it. I had to have my mechanic replace the rear axle. My searches on the web revealed that this is a very common defect with the windstars.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at speeds of 60 mph, she heard an unusual thump. Immediately, the steering wheel became hard and difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was advised the rear axle had broken. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
2002 ford windstar had a sudden, catastrophic rear axle failure-a near complete crack through the axle causing the driver's rear tire to collapse inward, while driving at 40 mph on a straight road.the rear axle and the rear tire had to be replaced, the axle was 530.00, and the tire 100.00.this was with the work done by my husband.the car is in otherwise good running condition, has always been serviced by professionals.the mileage was 98,000 miles and the vehicle has always been lightly used, no heavy loads, no towing, just basically football practice with the kids.
While backing out of the driveway, i heard a clunk from the back of the van.i did not think much about it, but the van started to driveloose especially when driving over holes and bumps in the road.the van started to sway, more so than normal, when cornering turns.after a few days, the car started to feel more out of control, so i looked under the rear of the van and found the axel was sever to shear about 60%..i stopped driving the vehicle and will call our mechanic for repairs.
I drive a 2002 ford windstar, and one day i heard a noise coming from the rear. I jacked up the rear of the van to look for the noise and what i found was a big crack in my rear axle . Lucky for me i found it before it broke doing 65 on the highway . I decided to change the rear end myself . I got the part from a junk yard that says there's only 85,000 miles on it , but when will that one break.
2002 ford windstar. While driving on thruway 390 in corning new york. I noticed a shank in back end of van and smelled rubber burning. While trying to exit off the thruway the tires completely blew out and locked up.at 65 m.p.h. Pulled off to side of thruway and rear back axle was snapped in half. Had vehicle towed home and ordered new parts. I have all the old parts call fordtheynever head of this happening.
2002 ford windstar rear axle is cracked on both sides.vehicle has 104,000 miles.well maintained and never abused.i was shocked and in awe when i noticed this today while i was rotating the tires.i went on the internet and found this was a common problem and under investigation.i am a safety professional and a member of the american society of safety engineers (ase).my two children ride in this vehicle every day.some of these vans are used at daycare denters and small bus companies.this is a serious defect.i have read comments about people down-playing this, and feeling this is a waste of time.this investigation is completely justified and rational.owr van is in great shape and showing no other signs of major rust or defects.if this had failed on the highway, the results could have been deadly.these are family vehicles designed specifically for transporting a bunch of kids.i drove two 5 year olds to a birthday party 40 miles on the highway yesterday with no knowledge of the problem.feel free to contact me.i can provide pictures.thank you
Coming home from church one sunday, we had to brake hard & suddenly to avoid a car that was on my side of the road. The van's rear wheel left the pavement and jerked to the side. The van handled wrong after that, and we took it to ford to have it looked at. They replaced front drive shafts and said that the rear wheels were rubbing the wheel well, and i needed to have my shocks replaced. The van still made the same noises and had bad handling after this work was done, so took it back & had them look again for problem. They still didn't see any problem. My wife drove this van over 125 miles one day to take her sister for a medical procedure. She was nervous about the bad handling & swaying rear end, so drove slowly and stayed to the right on the freeway. She drove all the way to southern charlotte, nc on hwy. 85 from davidson county, nc. Huge amounts of traffic. When she got home she parked the van, & next day i came home from work and saw the tires were tilted in the rear. Went up & looked under the van, and the axle is broken in 2 places. My wife, her mother, and her sister were all in the van driving on the highway with a broken axle, because ford told us that our van was all right. Called ford and was told "what do you want me to do about it? you're driving an 8 year old vehicle! buy something else!" and also, "there is no implied warranty. Your van is out of warranty, but we'll be glad to do the work for you if you bring it in to our service department". Or "ford makes good quality vehicles. Would you like to hear about the new car buying incentives we have in place now?"get real. I will never buy another ford in my life. Wife called ford and spoke with them, and the age of the van was mentioned. She stated that i drive a 1986 toyota truck, and the axle is not broken on it yet. She said henry ford did not have this in mind when he started making the model t. Shoddy work and inferior materials.
Rear axle recall on 2002 ford windstar, we returned our car in september for a recall notice,they advised us that they would keep our windstar until approximately march 2011.the van is sitting outside in a field parking area and is exposed to all weather conditions. We feel that there will be damage done to the van by sitting in this field. Over this time period.
To whom it may concern. My name is [xxx], we have a 2002 ford windstar.last week the rear axle snapped while my wife was driving with my 10 year old son. But for the grace of god, she didn't crash and was killed.axle actually snapped in two.since this incident, we have gone on line and found over 200 incidents of this same problem.evidently, rear axle is "u" design, and salt and road debris gets caught up in axle and causes corrosion.ford better address this problem before someone is killed.please note that most of these vans are used by families, with small children.i would hate to see a fatality without ford doing something about it.is there any recourse with ford.my contact info is: [xxx]please review and advise a.s.a.p. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The contact stated that the dealer did not inspect the vehicle and tried to charge her to replace the rear axle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Heard about axles cracking on ford windstars. Took my 2002 windstar to my mechanic and sure enough it is cracked. He advised me not to drive it. I need vehicle to get to work and do not have $900.00 plus to fix it.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
Ford 2002 windstar had arattling sound when traveling over bumps and with a slight wheel pull to the left. Vehicle axle beam broke while car was traveling on rte 4 northbound at about 35 mph,in n. Kingstown ri at approximately 2:15pm.i was able to navigate to the side of the road without injury to any other person or vehicle.axle beam was cracked and bent causing the driver side tire to rub against the body of the car.the car was loaded onto a flat bed tow truck and the axle broke cleanly during transport.this caused the passenger side wheel to rub against the car body during unloading.this car is now parked in a repair facility lot.serious injury or accident were probably avoided through the fortunate combination of low speed of travel in the right hand lane combined with a light traffic situation on the highway.
Rear axle beam on my 2002 ford windstar fractured.noticed vehicle handling was poor, rear end of vehicle swaying while driving straight, tires squealing around turns.mechanic found axle beam had fractured.costly repair, could have been more serious if a loss of control had occurred.fortunate to haveoccurred at low speed.
The rear wheels on my 2002 ford windstar began to bow outward and the car was now noticeably shaking at speeds greater than 25 mph. We thought it might be a bad alignment. We took it to ntb and fortunately, they told us not to drive it any more.the rear axle had cracked and was in need of replacement.. After the replacement, i contacted ford's regional office. I was told by the ford regional office to refer my concern to my dealer here in columbus, but, i had already done so.further communications with them lead to the service managers denial of any compensation for the ford part malfunction.rear axles on 2002 windstars or any windstar with those taurus chasises, should not crack and separate causing a danger to my family. The manager told me to hold on to my receipts for a month or so before responding again to ford's office.he assured me that a recall was possible.meanwhile, i am out the $1700.00 it took to repair a definite flaw in the engineering.
2002 ford windstar;the rear axle broke in two while driving at 40 mph.both tires tilted out, axle cracked a little to the left of center while looking at it from the rear of the vehicle.fortunately my wife was able to control the van.i understand this has happened in hundreds of windstars, and something needs to be done before people die, if they have not already.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). While driving approximately 25 mph over a bump in the road, the rear tires began to rub up against the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the vehicle being previously repaired with reinforcement brackets due to the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
Regarding the ford windstar recall of the rear axel:i own a 2002 ford windstar and live in minnesota, a corrosion state.i called a ford dealership nearby and was told that my vin number does not qualify for the recall.i then called the ford customer service and was told the reason that my van does not qualify is because it was manufactured in california; however, it has been in south dakota and minnesota for its entire life.i want the nhtsa to be aware that ford is doing only a partial recall and one must be real proactive to make sure the safety of their family, as ford will not be sending a letter to ford windstar owners if one's vehicle was not manufactured in a salt-belt state.ford is not ensuring the safety of all their ford windstar owners.the ford customer service personal that i spoke to said i could call the ford dealership again and explain my concerns that the real axel on my 2002 ford windstar is corroded, that i live in a corrosion state, and that the only reason that we don't qualify for the recall is because it was manufactured in california.the ford dealership will then have to try to get an allowance for my vehicle to qualify for the recall.but again, i will not be notified by ford, the only way i knew about the recall is because i heard about it on the news.i am concerned about driving my van and the rear axel breaking while i am driving with my 3 children.
I own a 2002 ford windstar it was making noise in the rear so i took it to the shop and my rear axleis cracked in half my tires are leaning in i cant drive it.its my only vehiclelots of complaints on-line you would think ford would do somethingthank you
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. The transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. The transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. The contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. In addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with thefront brakes and front rotors, which hadrequired annual replacement . Also, while driving the rear axle fractured. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). While driving approximately 10 mph making a right turn, there was a loud rubbing noise emitting from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The rear axle of my 2002 windstar cracked while driving.
I was driving my 2002 for windstar and the roads were snowy and slippery. While driving the van seemed to slide and sway in the back. I assumed it was from the snowy roads and took the van home. 2 days later when the roads were pretty well cleared i took the van out again. While driving on clear pavement the van seemed to sway and slide like i was on ice in the rear-end. As i headed home it got worse and was shaking and swaying. I slowed down to about 20 miles per hour and got the van home. I had it looked at and was told that the axle is 1 to 2 inch from a complete break. If it would have broke while i was driving it would have caused me to wreck. I have researched this and have found many complaints about this happening to 02 windstars. I cant afford to fix something this expensive. Something needs to be done before someone gets hurt.
My wife told me she heard a rubbing sound in the rear of her 2002 ford windstar.i quickly noticed the left rear wheel was tilted in from the top.figuring it was a worn wheel bearing or broken control arm, i jacked it up, pulled the wheel and noticed the axle was almost completely broken about 8 inches left of center.
I got a letter recently about a recall on my 2002 ford windstar. The recall was for the cruise control/brake light issue.as i was looking online for the name of the recall, i realized that there have been many complaints about the windstar's axel problems.in september 2009 my windstar started feeling like the back end was fishtailing but there was no ice.it sounded weird to.my husband followed me to the local sears auto store about 4 miles away.when we arrived he said that the tires looked like they were at a 45degree angle facing outward.when the mechanic looked at it, he said that we were luck to be alive and that the axle was holding by a one inch piece of metal.they said they were lucky they used the car life instead of the cross life or it would have broken the axle.not one of the mechanics at that sears have ever seen a broken axle before and told me it was probably not fixable.they said they couldn't legally let us drive it because it was a safety issue.we had to have it towed to our mechanic.he did fix it but it cost over $1,000.i'm glad my family is safe and we weren't driving on the highway.with all the complaints and safety issues, why has there not been a recall on this ford part.
Driving home from doctors office.i was traveling 45 m.p.h. , it was raining.i was going around a curve when my vehicle, 2002 ford windstar started to fishtail.i stopped the car and went around checking to see if i might have a low tire.tires seemed fine.i noticed a bumping noise when i would go around a curve.i got home and pulled the van up on ramps and looked underneath.i told my wife we aren't going anywhere because the axle is cracked and holding by a thread.i took the axle off and upon inspecting it closer the otherside is cracking.this vehicle only has 86,597 miles on it.i have owned toyota's and a suzuki, which i put 250,000 miles, on these vehicles and never had to replace an axle.
While driving on a road with our three young children in the car, the car jerked, started making loud noises, and smoking.there was a significant amount of smoke pouring from the left (driver) side. We pulled to the side and saw that the driver's side rear tire was at an odd angle as was the passenger side rear wheel.when the tow-truck arrived and lifted it up, it was very clear that the axle had snapped for no reason.we were lucky that there were no injuries or a major accident, nor did the car catch fire but it smells of burned rubber.
I have 2002 ford windstar.i took it to a local repair shop on 6-23-10 because of a rattling noise when ever it went over a bump.the mechanic told me that the rear axle was cracked almost all the way through.he told me he could get one from a salvage yard and fix it for around $700.luckily i had it taken care of when i did because we were planning a trip out of town the next weekend and it surely would have broken in half on our trip.
I have a 2002 ford windstar & was driving on a country road when an animal ran out in front of me, i swerved to miss it and bang...!!! i nearly lost control because the rear end started bouncing around.i pulled over at a buddies house & found the rear axle broken.i had it towed to the ford dealer & there were 2 other broken windstars there ahead of mine & i had to pay for the tow!!!the ford dealer rented me a vehicle for $30 per day but they wont pick up the tax which is $2.67/day.ford says it may be february before it's fixed so that's $80/month it's gonna cost me for fords crap van!!!!i want to know if there could be legal action taken against ford for full compensation including the taxes on the rental, had i not been a good driver, i may have rolled the van.this could cost me $300 plus and i'm not too happy about this.
1)nothing it appears to be an engineering or manufacturing defect.2)a cracked rear axle/support beam.it appears to be occur more regularly with vehicle that have been owned a while. My vehicle only has 66k miles on it.it could possibly lead to death if this occurs at highway speeds causing vehicle control loss.here is a quick reference http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/windstar/2000/drivetrain/rear_axle_failure.shtml.3)nothing yet.the fix would be to replace the axle/support beam.yes i still have the part.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that the rear axle fractured. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) back in 2015 for the second time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the recurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
I have a ford2002 windstar. While i was driving on the parkway going 45 to 55 miles per hour , i heard a clicking sound. Shortly after i got off the parkway, i drove about a half mile down the street.i smelled a burning smell, so i pulled the van over to investigate the problem. I noticed that my rear back tire was bowed inward. The tire had rubbed against the inside panel causing the tire to smoke and melt. It got really hot to the point i couldn't drive it. My rear axle is broken. I did some research on the internet and i was surprised to see the high number of people reporting the same problem that i am having about 1999-2003 ford windstars. I know the lord was with me and my family because this could have resulted in a very bad accident. Something needs to be done about these vans asap before someone is seriously hurt or killed. Thank you kindly! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle began driftingfrom left to right. He was able to safely turn off the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. Themechanic stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced at an expense of $1,200.00.the current andfailure mileages were 140,000. The vin was not available.
The rear axle on our 2002 ford windstar limited broke when backing out of a drive way leaving the vehicle inoperable.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While traveling at speeds of 25 mph over a pot hole, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was extremely low to the ground. The rear axle was replaced by a local independent mechanic. The failure mileage was at 120,000 and the current mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear tires exhibited uneven position, bended to the opposite side, and wore prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and caused the tires to move out of place. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
The rear axle of my 2002 ford windstar broke yesterday. I was traveling about 15 mph when i hear a not too loud bang and when i exited my car and saw the wheel, i knew right away what had happened.i contacted ford this morning and i was told that it would take minimum 3-6 months to fix.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the vehicle began to shake violently when driving at various speeds. The contact would also hear rattling and banging noises. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a bracket on the frame was hanging off and the piping was still corroded. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was unavailable.
Ford windstar 2002 rear axle cracked.we were driving and noticed the van was fishtailing and there when we would go around a curve we noticed a noise coming from the back of the van.my husband got out and checked tires thought they may have been low.we have new tires on vehicle.we were driving the van the next day and it was fishtailing and the noise in the back of the van was getting worse.my husband put vehicle up on ramp and noticed that the rear axle is cracked. It is only holding by a thread.
Pulling our 2002 ford windstar van into our driveway, i heard a loud crack from the rear of the van.i looked under the rear of the van and noticed that the rear axle was broken in half.i have parked the van since it is not safe to drive.
We were driving our 2002 ford windstar at approximately 30 mph and started hearing noise.the vehicle became difficult to drive and the noise was getting louder, we pulled over because it felt like a flat tire, but knew it was more serious.the rear tires were tilting in toward the van and the rear axle was broken.the vehicle was not drivable and we had it towed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 10 mph, the rear driver side axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Recent noise on my 2002 ford windstar. Rear axel snapped this morning while my wife was leaving home. I read the exact same incidents on line with the ford windstar. Crack aprox 12-18 inches in from the rear left side. Extensive damage and i will keep photos and damaged part.
2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked. Consumer thinks that someone should look into this problem with the rear axle. *njthe mechanic noticed the left rear tire was leaning in.
2002 ford windstar with "clunking" noise in the rear suspension. Took to repair shop and found that the rear axel was cracked nearly 1/2 way through. Mechanic said that he has never seen this type of failure before. This was in october of 2009 (i have repair bill with exact date and mileage if needed). The axel was replaced with a used axel at that time.june, 2010 again have noise in the rear suspension and take the vehicle to our mechanic. Again, the rear axel is cracked. Again, our mechanic has located a used axel which we are currently in process of having installed.thankfully, we found the part failure before serious accident or injury happened but to have the same part fail when our mechanic had never seen that type of failure before seems to indicate a problem beyond normal wear.
2002 ford windstar would wander while driving,found rear axle cracked in center.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began veering to the right and left. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to pull over to the side of the road. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who quickly diagnosed that the rear axle was rusted and fractured in half. The contact took the vehicle to dorian ford (35900 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, (586) 792-4100) in 2016 for an unknown recall repair regarding the brackets for the rear axle. The dealer confirmed that they inspected the vehicle and passed it on february 9, 2016. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, but they were only concerned that the vehicle was no longer covered by a warranty and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,643.consumer stated dorian ford did a recall inspection on feb 9 2016and certified that the vehicle was safe concerning the axel. The mileage at time of replacement is 113,643.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Our 2002 ford windstar with approx. 107,000 miles had the rear axle beam break in half.the week before the break we noticed that the car felt like it needed an alignment at highway speeds.luckily the part broke pulling out of the driveway at slow speed.the vehicle was not drivable after the break and needed to be towed.i fear that if the break happened at highway speeds we would have lost complete control of the vehicle.we have never taken this vehicle off road, used it to tow anything or been in an accident where damage would have been done to the axle beam.
Driving home from a family outing on 03/06/2010, we heard a loud sound/clunk coming from the rear of our 2002 ford windstar.luckily, we were only doing 30 mph on our street right almost to our driveway, instead of being on the expressway doing 60 mph as we were only minutes before .the van's rear endswerved as i applied the brakes.i managed to pull into our driveway and calm the wife and kids down (who were hysterical).i have to admit that i was scared also.when i managed to park the van, i noticed that the rear tires were slanted into the van, rubbing the wheel wells at the top.i then looked under the rear of the van and seen that the rear axle beam was broke, about 18" from the driver side rear tire.i implore everone that this has happened to to call the ford customer care number (1-800-241-3673) and report it.this is the only way that ford will acknowledge this problem as a potential manufacturer defect.our 2002 windstar has only 78,338 miles on it.our local dealer, where we bought it from, said they have never heard of this happening.i find it very hard to believe since i can bring up about 100 different complaints about this very sam thing for the model years 2000-2002.
Broken rear axle, 2002 windstar. I heard a metal to metal noise from the rear of the car while driving. It was worse while turning, or over a bumpy surface. After inspecting the car i notice that the rear axle was cracked and just about to break. I had the problem repaired. (photos available of cracked axle).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked at the dealership to be repaired, the technicians stated the rear axle was covered with rust, fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that could be related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 122,390. Updated 09/27/11updated 2/10/12
2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked.crack is in the rear leg of the u at the approx. Center of the axle.crack extends from the bottom to the top of the axle.car is driven driver only occupied 95% of the time with no load.max. Load throughout car life time has been 7 passengers or less.
I currently own a 2002 ford windstar, my rear axle has broken in half all the way now, i tried taking it to a ford dealership regarding this problem because i have a warranty but i was advised that they could not fix the problem because it has rusted out and broke.i am learning that this is a big issue and this problem is too expensive to fix on my own.i am still making payments on this vehicle.what should i do?after researching this issue, i am finding that i am not the only one with this rear axle issue.we need something done.
My 2002 ford windstar's rear axle has cracked! while i was driving we heard a horrible sound. We get out and look to see that my rear tires we bowed in. I had my cousin who is a mechanic to come over and he told me that my rear axle has cracked and he has never seen anything like it! i've had to pay to have it towed twice already and i have to pay $450.00 for the part and that does not include labor. The job is a 7-8 hour project! i'm furious! i've owned this van for 3 months! i haven't been able to work this entire week because of this problem! i came home the day that it happened and looked up the problem and apparently its a common known problem with these cars! i guess ford is going to wait for someone to die before they fix this problem!
The rear axle on my 2002 ford windstar broke with no warning. The car has never been crashed and is maintained very well with no visible rust. This causes loss of control but i was able to get the car stopped without incident. In an internet search i see that this is not an uncommon failure and wonder why this is not being investigated. It very dangerous.
Rear axle broke, which could have caused a serious accident if i were on the highway.i was driving down the road, everytime i turned to the right i would hear a squeaking noise.i did not think much of it until i started to smell something when i looked in the rear view mirror i noticed smoke coming from the rear driver's side wheel.i pulled over and called aaa.thank god, when the van was looked at we found that the rear axle was broken andthe wheel was rubbing against the inside of the wheel well.when stopped the tires on the back of the van looked as though the tires were bent in as a direct result of the broken axle.i am so happy my children were not in the van because this could have resulted in a very bad accident.ford needs to step up and fix this problem, i have seen quite a few complaints regarding this issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic noticed that the rear axles were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 176,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Friday night my wife told me she had heard a rolling thumping sound from the rear of our 2002 ford windstar, we thought it might be something rolling around in the storage area behind the rear seat. Saturday the 29th i was driving the vehicle with my wife in the passenger seat in our neighborhood, heading to the store to shop for groceries. Speed limit 25mph when i was making a right turn from a stop i heard a thumping sound. I new right away it wasn't something rolling around in the van.it sounded like it came from outside under the rear of the van. We were very busy this day and didn't have time to investigate. Later that evening my wife took my daughter's boyfriend home when it happened again, but she said it was even louder.my daughter called me to tell me that she was afraid they may get stranded. This morning i went online to research the sound and found many other people having the same issue and gave descriptions and photos and some had completely cracked in half. I went under my van and found that the rear axle is rusted and cracked.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. In 2010, the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) concerning the reinforcement brackets. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle fractured and the rear driver side tire blew out. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was extensive rust and corrosion and the rear axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000(suspension). Within two years or longer, the failure recurred. While traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear axle and the reinforcement bracket failed. The contact stated that the rear axle cracked. The contact had to slowly coast the vehicle and park it at his residence due to the component fracturing. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced and that they would attempt to reuse the brackets to support the axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
While exiting nj turnpike, the rear beam of my 2002 ford windstar fractured, creating severe negative camber on both rear wheels. By the time the vehicle was towed back home on a flatbed, the rear beam was cracked in two pieces. Contacted ford dealer the next day, and the service manager stated that he was unaware of any such problems with this make and model of vehicle. I requested that he send out a field service representative to take a look at the damage, and the service manager told me that he would only have a technician look at the vehicle if i towed it to his dealership. I am in the process of determining whether i want my local independent service shop to do the repair or the ford dealership.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 65 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to regain control. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and then taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic confirmed the failure and stated that the failure was similar to what was listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The contact called rye ford subaru back and was informed that her vehicle was not included in therecall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at 30 mph, the contact noticed a burning rubber odor. In addition, the contact stated that the rear driver side wheel was leaning inward. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the driver side rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 92,500. Updated 04/13/15*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle's axle support is susceptible to rusting as well. The dealership advised the only way they would repair the vehicle would be if nhtsa issued a second recall. The consumer completed the repairs himself. Updated 11/12/2015
Rear axle is cracked, wheels started to cave in.will try to temporarily weld the axle since we can't afford to replace the axle.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle fractured and destroyed the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the axle had fractured and needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 45 to 50 mph, the rear end wobbled uncontrollably. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2002 ford windstar rear axle beam broke in half while making a left hand turn. The van started swaying in the rear earlier in the day and we thought it was because of ice and snow on the roads that day. On good pavement we did not experience any issues. We stopped and looked at the tires and they all looked fine , and found no evidence to suggest anything else was wrong with van. No other warning before failure. When this happened both rear wheels towed inward causingvan to slide out of control for short distance, and causing damage to the vehicle. Had we been traveling on the highway at speeds of 65 miles an hour i would not like to think what would of happened.we had to have the vehicle towed to a ford dealer for repairs. The cost of these repairs was $1782.33 not including the towing bill.the tow truck driver said he has never seen a rear axle beam break before. This could of been a major accident, causing bodily harm or death. I had the dealer save the parts for me and i also took pictures of the failed part after it was removed.the dealer would not cover any cost of the repairs.
2002 ford windstar rear axle snapped - 112,000 miles. No injuries or accident.driving 25 mph when it snapped.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear axle fractured causing the rear wheels to cave in. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that they would need to replace the rear axle. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on a back order. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Ford windstar rear axle cracked.
2002 ford windstar: while driving on henry hudson pkwy in nyc, northbound, south of dykman street, there were several loud banging sounds from the rear on the ran, followed a few seconds later by a wailing sound, and the rear of the car would fishtail whenever the steering was turned.when the car was wrestled to the side of the road and i exited, there was the smell of burning rubber.closer inspection revealed both rear wheels toed-out, and an obvious break in the rear axle.the break occurred on the left side, about 1/3 of the way across the length of the axle.car was towed off the highway and remains parked pending repairs.
2002 ford windstar makes popping noise when turning right up a driveway.repair shop found a crack in the rear axle.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle fractured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The contact called roanoke ford (217 w husseman st, roanoke, il 61561, (309) 923-2141) and they required the contact to pay for the vehicle to be towed in for the recall repair. The manufacturer would not waive the towing fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 171,000.
2002 ford windstar rear axle snapped in half.
I was entering the highway as i started to accel i heard a loud thump. Immediately my car began swerving and almost tipped over, it felt as though the rear tires fell off. There was a large amount of smoke and sparks coming from the rear of the car and i struggled to stay in control of the vehicle. Ultimately the rear axle broke in half without warning and out of no where. I did not hit anything and was driving safely. Luckily there was a break in traffic or i have no doubt i would have hit other cars on the road. The car came extremely close to flipping, it tipped at one point and would have flipped on the passenger side if not for my quick reaction. The vehicle was towed and my mechanic immediately told me axles do not break like this and he advised me to call ford to see if there was a manufactures problem with the axle. I called my local dealer and was advised that ford have experienced no problems like mine and my car is out of warranty so there is nothing they could do. Only after i came home and searched the web did i realize there are thousands and thousands of other windstar owners who experienced the same kind of breakage and i believe a more aggressive investigation needs to take place. The axle needs to be repaired and if this is a manufacturers defect it need to be fixed before someone is killed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear axle suddenly fractured causing damage to the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. After checking the vin for recalls, the contact determined that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v19300 (power train). The failure mileage was 140,000.
I heard a rattle which sounded like a loose tailpipe. I brought it to my mechanic to have it looked at. The problem was that the rear axle beam had snapped. He said that it was not damaged and it looked likeit was just a bad piece of steel. He had never seen this problem before. The parts did not have to be ordered because the parts were readily available and in stock at his parts dealer.after looking on the internet i found that there are several complaints about this problem. I was lucky that the axle beam did not break while i was traveling on the highway because the handling of the vehicle was severely compromised.the rear axle beam was replaced at a cost of one thousand dollars. I did not keep the old axle beam.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear axle fractured and caused the rear of the vehicle to drop without warning. The contact called ford & lincoln of smithtown at 631-265-2340 (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) and provided the vin to the technician. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2002 ford windstar serear axel severed....based upon my research many others have experienced the same issue between 2000 and 2003. I also contacted several ford dealer who have informed me that they have sold an extraordinary amount of these rear axles. Please make ford issue a safety recall on these axles. They will not take voluntary responsibility for this obvious defective part. Someone is going to get killed if this defective part fails at 65 miles per hour. You will also be responsible if you do nothing about this!
For about three to four years now, we have been having what we thought was a problem with the front end of our 2002 ford windstar. We had numerous front end alignments done. We had the caster/camber work done twice at a very high cost. (this requires taking the front cowling apart in order to put in new font end parts) and still the vehicle would pull in either direction at any given time. It would at times wonder back and forth on the road. About a week ago my wife said she herd strange noises. (clunks, squeaks etc.) then today she was driving the van with my kids to church. Luckily it was local. She said she herd a bang and the van started to squeak and wonder all over the road uncontrollably. She started to smell something burning. She said the steering wheel had to be turned in an abnormal position in order to keep the van going straight down the road. When she got home i looked at thevan sitting in the driveway and the rear wheels were tilted in at the top. I crawled under and found that the rear axle beam had cracked almost all the way through. The crack was about 18 inches in form the drivers side. The passenger side looked as though it would eventually crack also. When i looked closer at the crack, you could see shining metal at the top part of the crack, indicating it was a new crack. There was surface rust on the lower part of the crackindicating that the crack had been there for some time and had just gotten bigger. This explains the wondering problem we have been having. Being that this is a 2002 it is out of warranty but this is definitely a safety problem and should be addressed as a recall by ford. I am scared thinking what could have happened if my wife and kids were driving on an interstate at 65 mph. I am also scared thinking that my 16 year old daughter who just started driving on her permit was driving this vehicle in this condition. Thank god they were driving local at the time that the crack worsened to a point that it is now undrivable.
The rear axle tube on my 2002 ford windstar cracked yesterday and cost me almost $400 to repair. I am a ford certified repair technician and i have seen this same concern on so many windstars that i feel that it warrants investigation for a possible safety recall. The axle tubes always split close to the left side and not along any seams or welds. This is a structural defect and a safety hazard. If the axle breaks completely it will cause complete loss of control of the vehicle. Please consider investigating this matter.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on november 2010 for recall repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: non-powered axle assembly) however, the contact was advised that the part needed for repairs was unavailable. The vehicle continued to remain at the dealer and they were unable to provide an estimate of when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, with 65,000 miles.a squeak started in the back underside of the van.looked underneath and saw a large crack in rear axle.there was no rust at all on the axle it just cracked about 18 inches form the left rear tire.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 mph, the rear passenger side axle fractured and caused the vehicle to swerve around. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The tire dislodged from the wheel and was barely held by the suspension. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and later towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about a recall. A local dealer informed the contact that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 159,000.
2002 ford windstar.rear axle broke and wheels bowed in.going about 30 mph with under 115,000miles on odometer.heard some rattling noises in the 2 weeks leading up to the break, thought the spare under neath was making the noise because nothing else was loose.regular corrosion & driving conditions.car was towed and is currently at the shop.when tow truck operator was loading on flatbed, axle completely separated & he had difficulty getting it on safely.vehicle was preowned but had a clean car fax and was never involved in any accidents.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 1 mph the contact stopped the vehicle because he thought he had a flat tire. When he got out of the vehicle to inspect it he noticed that both rear tires were rubbing the end of the fender and that the axle was broken. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in september 2010 and was still in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed since the parts were not available. The contact recently received a recall notice for the failure, recall 10v385000, suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated the rear axle was cracked near the two drainage holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed they were unable to service the failure. The contact stated he noticed an abnormal cracking noise when driving the vehicle prior to locating the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages was 121,000. Updated 09/15/10. *ljthe consumer stated henoticed the axle was cracked when he was installing new shocks on the rear of the vehicle.the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem he experienced and he is now seeking reimbursement.09/16/10
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving her recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) she contacted the dealer and they stated that she not be able to schedule an appointment since the part would not be available until march. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. The vin was unavailable.
Letter from congressman mccotter on behalf of constituent re questions about his my 2002 windstar recall by ford *tgwthe consumer was informed it may take three months for the replacement axle to arrive.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to numerous recalls for vehicle, the last involving the subframe snapping and separating from the body causing loss of control *tgw the consumer also stated the rear axle snapped in half.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer states recall inspection was done and paint was removed from large area's of rear axle for inspection. Axle has rusted heavily in the three months since inspection. Ford motor company customer service has refused to respond to letters sent*tgw
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact received nhtsa recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). He was informed by the dealer that the axle needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that he would have to wait for the parts to arrive before the repair could be performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a different recall when the dealer installed a patch and bracket mechanism but did not install the new axle. The contact called the manufacturer to inquire as to why they did not install the axle and was told that they had no record of him needing a new axle. The current mileage was 120,000. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake light, traction light and abs lights would illuminate intermittently. The failure progressed and most recently, the lights were illuminated daily. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the handling control unit would need to be replaced. The dealer was unable to confirm if that was the exact cause of failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) but was told by the dealer that his vin was not included in the campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was approximately 92,480.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer states that when the vehicle went in for inspection for a recall the consumer was informed that the axle was cracked.the consumer was informed it would be 3-4 months before the vehicle is returned to him. Prior to the axle failure, the transmission had to be replaced and the rear door would spontaneously open.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the suspension was unstable, causing a strong vibration and noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact indicated that burning plastic fumes emitted into the vehicle.in addition, the contact mentioned went over a bump and the vehicle was not riding steady. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and upon further inspection, it was noticed that the rear frame, rear axle and the coil spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the rear frame, rear brake drums and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
My 2002 ford windstar started riding really rough.the tires were checked and seemed to be fine.the back end of the van seemed to be riding very rough and my mechanic though it might be a strut issue.as it turns out, the rear axle broke completely in half while my father in law drove my two young children on the highway.what a scary experience.i've checked on the internet for similar experiences.others have had this happen to them as well.this issue needs to be addressed by ford and should be a recall issued.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car.once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap.when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off.ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened.thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on.the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002.my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice.i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening.thank you.
1. Driving in good conditions, on highway 25 going north, 2 miles north of highway 5. Saturday themarch 31, 2007 at 2:00 pm.2. Suspension spring failure, front driver's side with busted tire.3. Parts replaced and repairs made at my cost.
Transmission in our 2002 ford windstar mini van madeabnormal noises for about 2 months.vehicle was taken to dealership of purchase for inspection, and theyattributed the problem to tire and wheel alignment. All four tires were replaced with alignment. Also, transmission noise persisted,andvehicle was returned to dealership.again nothing wa s found wrong on inspection with instructions to return later for more complete examination. On february 10, 2005 transmission malfunctioned accelerating the engine to 3200 rpms with a speed of 70 mph.vehicle suddenly lost controland veered to theleft into a leftturn lane,resulting in acollision with an illegally parked truck and trailer. Subsequent investigations revealed the driver was unable to stop the vehicle by braking. The driver, my son , was trapped in the windstar mini van due to a complete collapse of the front frame. After a difficult extraction by the city fire department my son was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Abs light and tire pressure light are constantly coming on.this has all been checked and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with either.cruise stopped working while driving with it on.i have now read many reports from consumers with the same ford winstar with the same problems.the cruise control concerns me because of the recall of the cruise control switch on one of their trucks and the incidence of fires started because of the cruise control switch in the ford winstar vans.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 45 mph, the tire warning indicator illuminated and smoke emerged from the rear of the vehicle. The contact called lilliston ford at (888) 397-9172 (833 n delsea dr., vineland, nj 08360) and was advised that the failure could not be repaired without a diagnosis. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine.occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & batterycheck out fine.the most dangerous problem is that the abs light is on and abs doesn't work properly.we continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground.had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose.the dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system.dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or abs module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, abs will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct.has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles.occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80).when opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly.when drivingthe door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again.when driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down.we can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin.we will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do.if we go further we rent a vehicle.now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar se van, the abs, brake, trac control light comes on. I have had the unit checked and there are no codes in the computer and all seems fine. I have read about faulty parts and leaks resulting in fires. Also, my cruise control light does not light up any more. Sometimes it's working and i don't even know. The low tire pressure stays on. I had mechanic check it out and reset the sensor but it comes back on in a few days.
2002 blue ford windstar; anti-lock brake system failure led to almost accident as i slammed on the brakes and the abs did not engage.took to mechanic, reported code c1185; defective abs control module; this is close to $1000 repair.
I own a 2002 ford windstar that has some sort of short and randomly sets off the traction control, emergency brake, and abs lights.the led display always says, "check traction control".my mechanic has been unable to trace down the root of the cause.after reading a number of blogs/discussion boards, i have learned that this is a recurring problem with 99-03 windstars.
Sudden increase in braking distance. This happens intermittently but always seems to happen when abs, traction control, and brake light come on. Occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days.longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk.only because i always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. I have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for abs electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit.also, i was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced.i am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix.i am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both.
I have a 2002 ford windstar van, while driving, the van the abs light, traction control light and the emergency brake light all come on at the same time.they remain on until i park the van.if i turn the van back on the lights are off, but once i begin driving again all three warning lights come on.i have had the van.i have read that there is a serious problem with this happening in ford windstar vans and it has resulted in fires.i am terrified to drive the van now, and would like to know when there will be a recall.this has been going on with my van, especially since the weather has gotten warmer.
Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. However, another incident happened in december. My 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. The van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. The front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. He hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. The roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... The van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. I experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. However, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. My son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. I feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... The van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. Our insurance co. Is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. It is totaled, i know that. I asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. Please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. Thank you for the work you've done so far.... Your organization is so valuable to consumers.
My 2002 ford windstar instrument cluster has illuminated the red brakelight yellow abs lights and the trac off symbol sporadically since last summerthis is consistent with information i found in a current nhtsa investigation. I have also read about other windstar owners with similar issues.sadly, they have had disastrous outcomes (vehicle fires and structure fires). There is no sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir. Lights come on and do not always reappear right away when the engine is turned back on.seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate more frequently. On days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.did not happen at all during this past winter.as i stated, this has been going on for quite some time (almost a year)first noticed it last summer (2008) with 105,000 miles on the vehicle.currently 135,000 miles on odometer.i have not parked the vehicle in the garage since last summer fearing a the possibility of a fire.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan. I took the van to the local dealership to have my traction control checked because the lights(abs,brakes,trac off) on the dash come on and stay on. This vehicle does not have any current recall orders and the dealership confirmed that. I had them check my van to find out why the lights are staying on. This is what i was told, they said that my hydraulic control unit (hcu)is leaking fluid onto my ecu (abs control module computer) shorting the system out. They told me the way to fix this problem is to replace the ecu(abs control module computer) which cost $2000. How is replacing the computer going to fix the leak? according to records the recall 09s09 (scds) was repaired on this vehicle. This concerns me because their is still fluid(brake) leaking onto a electronic component which poses as a fire hazard. According to complaints i have read this is a common concern for many other windstar owners. The abs issues are directly related to the leaking scds(recall 09s09). I am going to personally check the leak to verify the proximity of the location of the leak to the scds. I feel this may be a issue fordhas to address. Please note i have sent a memo to them first, and i hope to receive a response. I will not hold my breath though.
2002 ford windstar keeps displaying check abs or check traction control on the message center.then the abs or trac light turns on the dash.after car is restarted the messages go away.will happen every once in a while.my mechanic just told me there is a faulty abs control module and sensor.i cannot afford to replace that.i read reports that this is a problem with the windstar and a fire can result.my wife drives my 3 kids around in this vehicle.
I am having problems with my ford 2002 windstar antilock brakes and traction control system resulting in intermittent shutoff of the system and an increase in braking distance.the problems are increased in higher temperatures.
Intermittent fault in the abs system that causes the abs and traction control system to disengage.fault causes "abs" "brake" and trac off" indicators to turn on.fault seems to happen more frequently in warmer temperatures.
2002 ford windstar - had recall from oct 2009 (vehicle speed control) done on vehicle.sometime the car will start and no issues appear in the driver instrument gauges other times the issue will appear at startup.if it is fine at startup, sometimes while driving (sometimes over bumps, sometimes just over time), the problem will appear. The problem is that the "brake", "abs", and "trac control" lights turn on, indicating a problem with the car's braking system.car still brakes fine under normal conditions, but it appears that the abs system and traction control systems stop functioning resulting in the loss of those critical safety systems.shutting the car off and restarting resets the system and everything is fine until it happens again. Problem is getting more regular, almost occurring every time we drive the car.
Check traction control appears on the digital readout.the abs, brake and trac off warning lights come on at the same time.turning off vehicle resets all the warning lights temporarily.more frequent during warm weather, but occurs year round.very concerning to me as abs and traction control are disabled when lights come on.
2002 windstar received recall to fix fire problem but now i'm having issues. Abs/brake/traction control warning lights on and message board says check trac control. Online forums i've read seems to suggest this is an ongoing problem with a defective e.c.m. It was sporadic at first,but now a constant occurrence. Please have fomoco deal with this quality defect so i do not have to fork out any money i do not have to spend.
Ford windstar sel 2002after approx 1 hr of driving, the brake and abs warning lights would illuminate and the check traction control message would flash on the information display. Problem would usually resolve after being left over night.the frequency of the intermittent failure would increase as weather got warmer. Eventually it would occur directly at first start in the morning.
On april 16th i took my ford windstar in for repairs and two ford recalls. After returning my car i noticed almost immediately the abs light turned on as well as the brake light. I was concerned and asked the service department to check this. The service manager told me that i needed to have the abs module replaced which is a cost of approximately $700. I cannot afford to pay this but the car is not running safe since this happened. It feels like it slips when i brake and it's been raining a lot here in florida so i'm very concerned. I think it is ford's responsibility to replace the abs module at no cost to the consumer.
My abs light is on in my minivan.the dealership wants me to change the abs ecm which is not cheap, however after doing some research i see this is a major issue with these model ford windstars, 1999-2003, see www.fordwindstarrecall.info.i drive with my grandson in the van on a daily basis and the fact that i live in massachusetts, i rely on the abs system to work properly in the winter time due to our harsh climates.please do what is right and issue a recall for this defective part and help ensure the safety of myself and my family.if this was simply a maintenance item, such as brakes or oil changes, i would be completely understanding, but this is a major system on this vehicle and now i am scared to drive this in the winter time during any ice or snow as the braking system will not work properly.thank you for your help in resolving this matter as promptly as possible and helping ensure the safety and well being of myself and my family.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on.i was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy.said that the abs was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed,a/c stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out.i am taking it to ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and i believe this is what is causing this problem.the brake fluid may be leaking on everything because i did small a burning smell.
I have a 2002 ford windstar.about 2 months ago the brake light, abs light, and the traction control light came onthe dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working.i took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the abs module went bad and would need replaced.they quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it!it is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and i would like to know if any work is being done on a recall?
Abs failure windstar 2002 code c1185. It seems to be a common problem that ford is not doing anything about. I took my van to a dealer im having the abs module replace.
I have a 2002 ford windstar mini van.at 56,xxx miles i had to replace the transmission.about 6 month after that i started experiencing a blizzard of lights on my dash indicating the following alerts for abs/brakes, trac off & check traction control.this light blizzard appears each time i drive my van for a short period of time and remains on the dash until i stop the van and restart.went to the transmission shop and they said it was not related to the tranny replacement.took the van in to ford dealership for the 2009 recall jumper and they said the abs/traction control was not related to the leaking brake cylinder so they wouldn't fix it. A short time ago i started getting a check engine light too.tried to go thru deq but the van failed emissions test.went to a mechanic and he couldn't locate the problem but the check engine light is off so i went to deq and passed but i still an having a problem with the original light blizzard (abs/tc).i had not experienced any problems with the braking system to date but i haven't had to slam them either.next week it's off to the ford dealership since no one else can determine a problem resolution.i've searched this problem on the internet and there seems to be quite a few windstar/gm products with similar problems.it really points back to a poor quality product!
Getting lean code p0171 and p0174. Dealer analyzed and from what i can tell it's tsb 03-16-1 (nhtsa sb# 16920) i have searched the internet (as you can) and it's a widespread problem (i know 2 other people personally who may have it).it is my belief that there should have been (or should be) a recall on this defect.in my case, the van will lose rpm's, then "rev" up on cold startup. When it does this, the van executes a "jerking" motion which to me could be dangerous.in other cases, it will stall or nearly stall at traffic lights.
My passenger side rear brake pads wear out - down to bare metal each year and i keep asking that they look into it being something other than my braking habits because it is only one brake. I just saw on the news that the rear axle's on my particular make and model are breaking and there is supposed to be a recall.i drive through rural areas long distance and i am very concerned for my safety.i wonder if there may be a connection between the faulty axle and my brake not fitting right and wearing out every year. Now i have a strange sound coming from the back of my van either the middle or passenger side and i am afraid i will suffer a terrible accident.i have been unemployed over 2 years because i couldn't get a job while in college and graduated in a recession....i have no credit cards and can't afford the mechanic's charge to inspect it or fix it.
I was not aware that there were recalls on the 2002 ford windstar.my mom purchased the vehicle 3 years ago from ralph thayer dealership in livoniamichigan.the abs brake light has been on and now the gauges are just flipping.
About 2 years ago i have noticed that the abs and brake light would come on sometimes now after driving a few miles they come on constantly now. I spoke to a ford service advisor and was told it would cost me over $600.00 to repair and that there was a recall only for certain states. This does not seem fair to other ford owners to have to pay for something that ford has a default on and seems to be a problem with in a lot of these vehicles. I can not afford this repair and i'm sure most people can not afford. Please look into this.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle experienced severe vibration when the rear axle fractured causing the driver to almost lose control of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 12v194000 (suspension). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Vehicle making strange noise, taken to repair shop. They said frame was rusted and rear end had a crack.
My 2002 fors winstar on passenger side had the axle bracket break off and in the letter that was recieved, there was a recall after axle was fixed on the assembly of the brackets. Which ford is not honoring
I'm one of the lucky folks that has a 2002 windstar sitting in my local ford lot waiting on the rear axle to come in so it can be repaired.what i wanted you to know is that my subframe is very rusty too.i haven't had a failure yet, but my mechanic suggested i get it undercoated to try to stop it from deteriorating even more.i'm very concerned as it's my wife's car usually, and i think ford should be required to inspect each one of these cars while they're sitting in their lots to determine if failure is imminent (like what they did with the axles).that would be very little to ask and easily done since they're still telling us the axles won't be available till possibly late march.thank you./cgs
Leaving parking lot at work my car fully accelerated, lost steering and crashed into steel post. Inspection revealed both rear engine cradle mounts were completely rusted through causing rear engine cradle to drag on the ground. Which caused loss of steering, full throttle and crashed right front of vehicle.
From a stop, started making a left hand turn when the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. There may be a possible leak from the scds which could end up causing a fire. I will have it inspected.
Rotted rear axle beam , 2002 ford windstar , this vehicle was taken to a near by town ford dealership : ace motors in woodbury nj , for the rear axle recall in 2015 not sure if anything has been repaired or not i was just told by the dealership that the vehicle was inspected and passed and ok to drive but when the axle broke on the driver side i took pitchers and it looks like someone has put on some kind of slave clamps on both sides of the axle that i don't see on other ford windstar mini vans ( see pitchers ) called up the dealership ace motors and they said to bring it up to them and they will have a look at it and maybe it can be put in a claim ticketbut again maybe not , it's hard enough to put on a flatbed tow truck with the damage that it has and if some reason they don't put a claim ticket in i can't afford to keep towing this vehicle all over the place so dealership gave me the ford i.n.c company phone number : 800-392-3673 , so i called them and more less they told methere is nothing they can do , one thing i'm happy about is we was going slow in my home town pulling off the main road onto a side road heading to the house when it happened and nobody got heart when it happened even though it was so loud and nosy think it broke a shook and brake lines . 8 / 8 / 2019
This 2002 red ford windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo
2002 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notices never received for vehicle. *ld
While driving we noticed a loud popping sound and the car pulled to the side.we stopped at a firestone and they showed me that the subframe had rusted through on the passenger side and the motor mount was completely broken loose.they recommended that we go to ford.we took it to the ford dealer and they said they knew of the problem but our minivan was not included in the recall because it is here in florida.i have serious problems with my spine and the doctor told me that a small accident could be fatal.i called the number ford service manager gave me.ford refused to help.even though the subframe corroded and broke on the passenger side as was the concern with recalled vans, they flatly refused to do anything -- not even provide a discount on labor!since this car is here in florida, it is very obvious that the corrosion must have been caused by a defect in manufacture.i need the van to get to physical therapy and to take care of my family.it is not just that i should pay the $1700-$1800 that ford estimates will be the cost to fix their error and am left without transportation.if i had not noticed the popping sound, i could have had a serious accident and been dead or paralyzed from my neck down!
Rear axle cracked in two while driving 25mph
In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where i bought my windstar told me the abs module is bad and that i need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer.this has cost me lots of money because i already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. Sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. This is a pain.now, i have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and i have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! i have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. Despite the cruise control recall, i have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. I wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so i won't have to spend hundreds, again, or i will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because i really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works.
I own a 2002 ford windstar. I bought the vehicle new in 2002. It currently only has only 75,398 miles. Approximately, 1 week age my wife drove my son to his soccer and baseball practice. While she was driving home with my 2 other sons in the van, she noticed that there was suddenly a problem with the back wheels. Luckily, she made it home without any injuries. After she parked the van, she noticed that the wheels were smoking and were slightly turned in. I had it towed to our mechanic. A few days later, the mechanic called and stated that the rear axel was cracked. He said that he never seen anything like it, especially on a vehicle with only 75, 398 mile. He said that he was going to call around and try to find a used part. After a week (of not having a vehicle), the mechanic called and stated that he called everywhere for a used part. However, he was not successful in locating the part. Once again, he stated that he never experienced not being able to locate a part. He said that it was probably due to the fact that so many other vehicles had the same problem. He said that he could put a new part on, but it would cost approximately $1,000. I called the dealer where i purchased the van and they stated that since the warranty has expired, there is nothing they could do for me. After doing research and trying to find a used part on my own, i have noticed that i am not alone with this problem. In fact, there is a class action law suit filed against ford motor company. I think that this matter could easily be resolved if ford were required to have a recall to rectify the problem. I realize that i am only 1 of a few thousand that have made this problem known. However, i wonder how many ford windstar owners who have not experienced this problem yet or who have elected to do nothing about it. It make me very furious to know that this problem exists and was made aware of, and nothing is being done about it. How many lives will it cost before something is done?
Took vehicle to dealership for routine service. Was told that the rear axle is cracked, repair to be $918.63. Vehicle was recalled in 2010 for this problem.ford motor company installed brackets and patched the axle at that time.upon calling the company, i was told that the warranty on the patch job had expired and the expense of replacementis ours.we contend that they should have replaced the axle in 2010 in lieu of a "patch job".we purchased this vehicle new in 2002, and have never taken it anywhere but the dealership for service.being in very good condition, with only 88,000, we feel that this is a repair that ford motor company should cover.
The abs and brake light indicators turn on sporadically and remain on until the car is restarted.i have watched for some patterns, but seen few.cooler weather keeps them off longer and when it is hotter out, then they turn on quickly.i might also drive the car for 30-45 minutes before they turn on, and when i restart the car, it is inconsistent on if they come back on or stay off.this has been happening for quite some time and is now happening more routinely than when it first started.
Rear axle assembly snapped yet our vin is not on recall list.this was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable.we were driving and turned left and. Or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire.both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.
Vehicle currently at the dealership for more than two months awaiting from ford customer relationship center to resolve the issue as the dealer wont fix the corroded sub frame instead they want the crc dept send the parts to them, according to crc dept they escalated the issue to the second level but no action until now has been taken...i feel that they're ignoring my request or has been sitting there without taking any action. We almost died on this as the passenger side wheel fell off..i'm trying my luck if you can help us to resolve the issue with them...thanks[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Orange abs and red brake light on while driving 02 ford windstar le . This can cause fire and death according to about 5000 posts on website : http://www.2carpros.com/forum/14-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=130.my van has been doing this for a year.
Ford motor co. Recall #10s13nhtsa #10v385000 recall inspection performed at casco bay ford yarmouth maine 04096 on 10/01/10. No cracks found. Technician removed large areas of paint from rear axle. Maine winter weather. Unpainted rear axle has rusted badly since inspection.ford motor co.has assigned case #0333002594.
2002 windstar recall i was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly hadstopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown
We got a recall on our ford windstar for the rear axle.the axle snapped whilewe were driving and we contacted yankee ford in south portland in so. Portland me. And we had aaa tow it therejame at ford motor company approved theaxle to be replaced and yankee ford replaced it and now ford won't pay for it and we haven't had a vehicle for 3-4 weeks.yankee ford is 207-799-5591 and ask for dan brubach. The state of maine attorney general's office tracy thompson 207-626-8851 said i should make a complaint through you. We could have been killed. We can't have our vehicle now as the part had been put on and ford says that this jame never had the authority to request. This .she had spoken with ernie bodman1-207-799-5591 and authorized it. We are beyond upset and would like to have our vehicle. Yankee has tried but ford won't pay them. We were on the road when it happened.luckily we weren't on a highway. Yankee ford has the pictures that was taken when jame requested them. Dan brubach spoke with randy arnoldi who is the service manager for the boston and above division and randy said most likely it wouldn't be paid.it is not our fault jame approved the work to be done. It had been a federal recall. The last recall was sent out in feb. It said but we didn't get it untilmarch.
Stopped in visitor center in gettysburg,pa. Put van in reverse and it locked up. Looked under van and noticed rear axle broke in half. Had to tow it home and had local ford dealership install new axle at my expense.
The abs and red brake light as well as the traction control light, and now my battery light come on and off intermittently. The abs system kicks in at unnecessary times making it difficult to stop. The speedometer is now also bouncing up and down intermittently, but no other gauges seem to be affected.
I was driving my 2002 ford windstar at approximately 60mph when it began toshake violently.suddenly the rear axle snapped.i almost went into a spin but fortunately i was able to keep control of the vehicle and not hit or kill anyone.god was watching.the axle snapped to the left of center just like countless other windstars that i have read about.
Upon braking the abs light and the brake light comes on (on the dash panel) and stays on until vehicle is turned off. Replacement of sensor did not solve problem, ford dealer showing codes dtc 1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254,1446,u1262 all related to abs module assembly.
On june 8, 2008, our 2002 windstar experienced the following:abs light went red: brake red light went on.speedometer, and tachometer stopped working.all will require repair to prevent the possibility of fire, crash or break down.
Rear axle cracked through on the driver's side, even after a recall patch/repair was made.no collisions, no hard driving.not a corrosion issue.metal is cracked perpendicular to the axle..across the grain.axle was heard to make noise while backing out of driveway, then vehicle felt fish-tailing while drive down paved neighborhood street.turning to the right made noticeable grinding noises from the rear driver's side wheel well.on closer inspection, the rear wheels were severely tilted in at the top, and the axle was clearly, obviously very cracked open on the driver's side, and appears ready to break into 2 halves.the vehicle was recalled in 2010 for axle defects, but the repairs made seem inadequate.the vehicle was dealership maintained.
The rear axle started to snap in november 2017 when i was driving with my wife and kids in the van. We smelled burning rubber and pulled over. If we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. Ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. We did not purchase this vehicle till march 2017. We want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership's storage fees erased. Our bill is currently $1,809.65. We should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight ford to pay the bill. This was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.
Van won't go into gear or drive . I don't know if it the corrosion fractures of front lower control arm or transmission . Trying to find out if any recalls would be on the van on what's going on with it .
I learned today there was a recall on the suspension:rear axle non powered axle assembly in 2010. The fix was to place reinforcement brackets (recall # 10v385000), and this was done. Since i purchased the van in april 2016 i've had to replace the rear tire 4 times! i asked the tire shop attendant how could this be and upon further inspection he pointed out there seemed to be some repair done on the axle and it appeared to have a crack in it now. He said the tire is leaning slightly inward because of this. He went on to say he's seen many ford windstars with this issue and i should reach out to ford about recalls. I searched online first and found that there was a second recall on the axle assemble (recall # 15v608000). This was about the repair bracket, that it could be installed improperly. I called ford and to my surprise the operator (ralph) said my vin was not apart of the newer recall. I don't believe that to be true if it was apart of the initial recall and had the reinforcement bracket placed on the axle. Please help. I was driving when i noticed the problem. I hadn't hit any major pot holes or anything! normal bumps in the road but nothing major. I noticed the issue more when i turned a corner eventually my tire blew out (making a loud noise) and i had to call for a tow. The tire repair attendant said it even looked as if the tire was leaning inward. The picture attached is of the inside of the tire. The part you can't see by looking at the vehicle.
Engine cradle rusted through and snapped while backing out of a parking spot leaving me stuck with tires in two different directions
The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. Breaks and rosters too! the tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! i have went through several sets of tires! the vehicle just doesn't drive correctly! the vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! it feels very lose and unsafe on the road! the coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! all new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! the air filter and other filters! new fuel pump and it's still not right! break light comes on and off and emergency break isn't set nor is it low on fluid! new breaks and caliber and rotor! seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! also motor for windows being replaced now! gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! this started in april of 2017 and is still continuing
This 2002 ford windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo
I took my vehicle to fords and they say my bracket guard near rear axle is defected and was under ford recall and that it is a safety hazard , though when terry hendricks ford sent in a claim they sad it had expired although i need it recalled for repair
Vehicle was off and parked.smoke from under vehicle.disconnected battery to stop fire. Fire at the connection of the abs computer at site of two 40 amp circuit connections caused abs system to stop working.abs and brake light are on all the time, speedometer stopped working, odometer stopped working. I have detailed pictures of the damaged part 2f1z-2c219-ba connected as part of 1f22-2c346-ac. Code c1185 was present in the abs computer prior to the fire.
Our van had a recall on the rear axle in 2010.the repair was made by an authorized ford dealer.while returning from a weekend trip on october 4, 2015, and driving on a busy pennsylvania interstate, the rear axle broke in the exact spot of repair.i initially lost control of the car, but was able to guide it to shoulder of road. I subsequently learned there is an extended recall on the rear axle, as the initial repair may not have been correct.car was inspected, and now ford motors said they are not responsible.they will authorize a new axle at a discounted rate of $300.00 to us, and we are responsible for replacing our shredded tire.we also must pay tow fees.
2002 ford windstar;the rear axle broke in two while driving at 40 mph.both tires tilted out, axle cracked a little to the left of center while looking at it from the rear of the vehicle.fortunately my wife was able to control the van.i understand this has happened in hundreds of windstars, and something needs to be done before people die, if they have not already.
Dash brake and abs lights come on. They can be reset by turning the engine off and restarting. Noticed leaking switch on bottom of master cylinder. Wiring damp with brake fluid. Cruise control doesn't work anymore.
Abs system activated under normal breaking conditions, caused extended breaking distance. Has happened 13 times since the initial failure. Dealer unable to replicate but scanned for codes and found c1185 which they said was failure of the abs controller/computer. They suggested $1200 in repairs but couldn't guarantee it would "fix the problem". Have multiple abs fault codes all the time now. C1198, c1194,c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242 ,c1214, c1210, c1446 which all point to multiple failures in the computer. Searching the internet it appears on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ that a recall for this issue may be in the works as of 5/2014.
I have been having problems with my 2002 ford windstar van for about three years or so.my brake light and abs light stays on, i have leaking brake fluid, and my brakes squeaked sometimes.i also on two occasions had my odometer reading go out and because of this i was not able to keep track of my mph or my mileage.about three years ago i went to ford about my brake problem and was told i needed new brakes i got those brakes and after that i still experienced brake/ abs problems. I am a divorce mom of four and our lives are important and i need my van to get around.so, please look into this matter for our safety, as well as, for the safety of other families.thank you
Vehicle became having intermittent abs light and brake light activation while driving.this began in 2007.i had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty.i checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times.over the past 2 months march/april 2009 the problem appeared to become worst.finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit.i checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the windstar.the abs system and cruise control are currently inop.there are no blown fuses.
Brake pressure switch leaked brake fluid causing failure of cruise control, speedometer, and odometer. Red brake light and yellow abs light on constantly. Had repair done at local ford dealer. Paid $200.00 for analyzerand $700.00 to replace wiring, cruise control module and speedometer module. Brake and abs lights are now off.second day out of the shop the abs and brake lights come on intermittently. Estimate #700.00 i am hoping the nhtsa rules on this defect as a safety hazard and orders a recall.
Recall of brake switch (09s09) on my 2002 ford windstar.they replaced the switch but i still have abs lights that come on periodically.it has not been completely fixed and the dealership says they will not cover it.
I have a ford windstar 2002. Its abs and brake lights come on during summer. In the recall last year, a ford dealer changed the deactivation switch on the car. But after that, i still have the same problem: in warm weather, abs and brake lights come on while driving.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a traffic stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle began to function normally several moments later. The contact also stated that the brake, abs and over drive off warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the master cylinder failed and was leaking brake fluid onto the electrical components. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The abs warning light comes on frequently which stops the abs from working per the ford dealer.a brake light warning light also comes on, but per the ford dealer the brakes are not affected.this problem appears to be related to ford recall no. 09s09.the ford dealer wants me to spend $800 to replace the abs module.i think ford should be paying for this replacement since leaking oil from the speed control deactivation switch (scds) (ford recall no. 09s09) lands on the abs module and connector.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the speedometer would become stuck at 20 mph. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Abs light, trac active light, alternator, check traction control light.
Dt*:the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.there was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the pcm and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
My abs light is on and will not go off and speedometer wouldn't work properly when the weather was really warm,and just september 21st 2012 my car was not able to switch out of park,and on oct.18th 2012 my brake light stop working all together. I have research this problem and there is a recall out on ford windstar 1998-2003 with the same problems. But when i called ford 10/22/12 they check my vin and stated that there was not a recall on my car only ford windstar van with parts made in virginia. I don't understand why my car cant be repair at ford expense when there is evidence that there i s a problem with the car.
We had our ford windstar brakes done all the way around and my abs and emergency brake light and traction light come on and off. The cruise control works sometimes. Ford dealer in my town wont check it out without a diagnostic fee even thou a recall is said to be issued for the same complaints.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the speed control warning indicator flashed and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that several years ago, the abs module was replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 372,000.
Used the vehicle to go on a trip about 200 miles from home, the cruise control was working but the brake light stayed on. When i got back home and parked the vehicle for a couple of days, when i went to go back out in the van on another short trip and got on the interstate the cruise wouldn't work again. The brake light stays on all the time when before the cruise stopped working it was only intermittent. Now the light is on all the time and the cruise isn't working at all. I can't use the van on trips o when i go a few miles away from home because the cruise don't work. I have a bad back and joints and rely on that cruise to help me get from point a to point b. Thanks....updated 01/07/15the consumer stated the issues are on recall. Updated 01/17/15
The abs and brake warning lights go on randomly for no reason, also cruise control will stop working.
Red (brake) light and yellow (abs) light illuminate on instrument panel while driving. In this condition, the abs does not work and hard braking results in rear wheels locking up even on dry road and partial loss of vehicle control. My mechanic says the abs module is going bad and it is a common problem with windstars. This vehicle was supposedly repaired in the 2009 cds recall. So far, lights come on about every 300 miles and are cleared (go off) once the vehicle is switched off and restarted. I think ford should replace the abs modules that are failing. Also, prior to the 2009 recall, the cruise control resume function stopped working and is still out. I understand that may well be a symptom related to the leaking of brake fluid from the cds.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs, brake and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but the failure recurred.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the most recent failure.the failure and current mileage was 154,000.
My van brake light and abs light had been coming on for at least 6 months...my mechanic was trying to determine if it was the abs switch or abs module and just reset the codes after a tune-up.we would add brake fluid to the car on several occasions.the failure occurred when i started my van and backed out of a parking spot.i smelled something burning and realized my van was smoking.at first i thought it was steam and then i realized it was white smoke.so i reparked my vehicle, shut it off and popped the hood.when i got around i followed the engine from left to right and in the back right was a perfect propane flame.i blew it out.i noticed the part was connected down below the brake fluid reservoir, wired ran to that part, on the bottom the part that was on fire was rusted.but it appeared to plug into the part it was attached to like a key and then wires came down from there...my mechanic disconnected the part saying i would not longer have cruise control and he ordered the part from ford in milledgeville, ga. He replaced the part on 8/25/08.i do not believe the old part is still available.since the part has been replaced my brake light and abs light still come on!
On june 8, 2008, our 2002 windstar experienced the following:abs light went red: brake red light went on.speedometer, and tachometer stopped working.all will require repair to prevent the possibility of fire, crash or break down.
Red brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar.merchants tire checked and indicated that the cruise control switch to the master cylinder has been leaking brake fluid.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept gaining forward momentum. The contact stated that the power steering also failed to operate as intended. As a result, the vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck two small trees. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning the ignition to the off position. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained whiplash and muscle spasms, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the subframe fractured, which caused the throttle to seize in the open position. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,064.
The abs light on the dashboard of my 2002 ford windstar mini-van is on all the time.the ford dealer told me that i would have to replace the abs module for a price of $750.00 plus labor to correct this.then i received a letter from ford stating a recall involving the cruise control mechanism was needed to make my windstar safe from a possible fire.i had ford do the no-cost fix which amounted to a jumper wire with a fusible-link.however, this did not fix the existing abs problem.now, my speedometer is not functioning properly.i have read up on this problem and find that many windstar mini-vans manufactured between 1999 and 2003 have had similar problems and they all are related to the abs system.i believe that ford should completely fix these problems and owners should not have to pay an amount exceeding $1000.00 to do so.these problems were apparently inherent in these model years and repairs or replacements should be the responsibility of ford, not the vehicle owners.i can still drive my windstar but will have to have the speedometer problem fixed at a minimum (if that is possible singularly).not having the abs problem fixed may lead to further complications, but i cannot afford these costly repairs at this time.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated as the vehicle was started all of the warning lights began to illuminate, including the abs switch light. The engine also began to function rough and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to repair the electric switch onthe bottom of the reservoir at the owners expense. The failure is the same as recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brakes began to fail when attempting to brake. The vehicle had a sudden increase of speed before decelerating and stopping. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) on november 27, 2009 and provided no additional assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The current mileage and failure mileage was 108,000.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. Also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) abs and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. My power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. And last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time i put the vehicle in gear.
The speed control would not shut off with (off button) located on steering wheel, only with brake pedal. The brakes seemed not to stop the vehicle as quickly as other times., and on came the lights (abs & brake light) now the lights (brake and abs come on everytime i drive the vehicle shortly after starting down the road.
While driving on a highway with cruise control engaged, the brake and abs lights came on.the brakes were unaffected.we stopped and checked on finding a mechanic in the town we were going through, but when we re-started the van, the lights were back off.the brakes remained unaffected.the problem recurs sporadically at intervals of a few weeks to a few months.sometime later, we had to have the cruise control repaired due to two bad switches (damaged by leaks).i mention this because evidence suggests a link between the cruise control and the abs problems.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the dashboard panel malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the wiring harness fuse installed according to recall # 09v399000, vehicle speed control. The brake fluid leak caused the wiring harness in the dashboard to malfunction. The dealer informed the contact that the brake fluid could have also leaked onto the abs module.the contact stated that the failure was directly related to the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.93,000.
Ford performed safety recall 09s09 in 2009 but only installed safety wiring harness 2002. Requested ford to replace both speed control deactivation switch and abs module due to the known failures included in the investigation, but ford refusedafter a year the abs and brake warning lights started to come on intermittently, now the warning lights come on everytime the car is driven after several miles. Based on research (http://www.2carpros.com/questions/ford-windstar-2003-ford-windstar-abs-c1185-trouble-code), i can see that this is very common problem with this vehicle and the problem and it causes braking safety issues in addition to fire problem.the replacement of the speed control deactivation switch and abs control module replacement should be required as part of 09s09 recall.the installation of the wiring harness only minimizes the occurrence of possible fire, but does not address the main cause of the problems of the defective deactivation switch and abs module.
Failure of the brake/cruise control deactivation switch caused leaking brake fluid to fall into and cause failure of abs module.i am aware that the nhtsa is investigating and i encourage you to demand an immediate and complete recall.this is a serious fire hazard that can happen even while the vehicle is parked in the garage, hours after the vehicle was shut off.please act!
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10mph, there was a total loss of the brakes without any prior warning.the contact managed to maneuver the vehicle to a local independent repair shop.the mechanic discovered the brake pressure switch wiring melted which allowed leakage of all the brake fluid.the mechanic suggested this failure was related to the cruise control deactivation switch.there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v388000, regarding the vehicle speed control.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the mechanic disconnected the cruise control switch due to a possible fire risk and added more brake fluid.no further repairs were made.
2002 ford windstar lx - brake light & abs light activated (steady on) and od (overdrive) off light activated (flashing), concurrent with loss of analog speedometer and digital (led) odometer function. No obd ii codes issued by system. Researched and found ford recall 09s09 - speed control system modification, which (apparently) addresses this problem.
We have a 2002 ford windstar.we were at the dealership today for an oil change, new fuel filter and tires rotated.our van was one that was recalled for the cruise control.we took it in when were notified and about 2 weeks after the recall our cruise control stopped working.last fri. Our abs light came on and then it suddenly went out.we had to have a new axle put on our van in may,2010 due to the axle cracked.we thought maybe the light came on because of having new brakes put on when we installed the new axle.we had the ford mechanic check this out and he told us that the abs is leaking, but this has nothing to do with the cruise control.if this is leaking and the cruise control won't work because of it leaking isn't related to the recall?
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The brake fluid was leaking from the speed control deactivation switch onto the wiring harness and it's components which also caused the #10 fuse to fail. The leak was caused by a defect which led to recall 09v399000. The electrical system was malfunctioning as a result. The dealer stated that they would not repair anything outside of the component listed in the recall. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist him until his vehicle was inspected by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 85,000.
Abs light and brake light have been on for months off and on.have a slight brake fluid leak.was backing into my driveway and the o/d light came on and started flashing, the odometer went blank, speedometer stopped working and the a/c began blowing hot air.checked fuse #10 and found it was blown.replaced fuse #10.odometer and speedometer work but other lights still on. Have an appointment to have the van looked at tomorrow.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and have had recent abs / brake problems.after further examination it was found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid onto the abs brake control module which caused damage to the module.upon more investigation, it has come to my attention that this switch is always "hot" whether the engine is running or not.this is turn could cause a fire from the brake fluid leakage.i have also learned that this switch in question has caused many other problems and even death with other ford models.i will have to disengage my cruise as well as my abs system to ensure to fire.this worries me as i want the safest for my family but at this time cannot afford the fix.hopefully ford will own up and pay to fix this mess that was caused by a $30 switch.
Red brake light and yellow abs light came on while driving. It suddenly decreased in its braking power and resulted in a minor bumper to bumper crash at a traffic light. Luckily no major damage was done and no one was injured, only small stretch marks on my front bumper. The other persons car was ok and we went on straight back home shaken and afraid the whole ride back. This vehicle has already had the company friendly (not consumer friendly) recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000. This seems to have made the problem worse though. The dealer says it is a common problem with the windstars and there is no recall for the abs system and could cause braking distance to decrease and advised me to have it repaired immediately as it is a safety hazard!!!! the government and odi got right up on toyotas for not being able to stop and not fords!! this must be recalled and fixed immediately!
The abs sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. Sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. This happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. Then i put in new abs sensors still have problem. Alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. The i put in speed control deactivation switch. Still have same issue.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that recall campaign number 09v399000 repair was performed which dealt with the vehicle speed control and since that time the abs light and brake light have been coming on. The contact heard different information regarding the fix for the failure. One dealer stated that they know this has been a problem and another dealer stated that they do not know of the failure and would have to perform a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 84000 and the current mileage was 94000.
For the past several years my van has has intermittent problems with the brake lights on dash appearing while driving the car at various speeds.once i stop the car and turn it off the lights will usually disappear but sometimes will come back within minutes of restarting car.this tends to happen during warmer times of year versus winter.also i have noticed a problem with brakes even right after getting them replaced. The mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes?? around the same time this started to happen my cruise control stopped working.i had recieved a notice from ford about cruise control recall but when i called the local dealer and told them that my cruise control was not working and i was wondering if it had something to do with recall they said no, that was not the problem.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and a couple months ago my van almost caught fire because of the brake deactivation switch under the master cylinder shorted out. It started leaking brake fluid immediately. I took it to my mechanic to have it fixed and he told me they were having problems with these switches shorting out and catching the automobile on fire. A month ago my abs brake light came on and a few days later the # 10 fuse blew and smoke started coming out from under the van. We immediately disconnected all the fuses associated with the abs brake module. I do not have abs hooked up now and i do not feel very safe driving around without it but i do not have the money to put it in the shop again for the same problem. I would like for ford to recall and take care of this very faulty abs brake system.
Recall 09s09 was performed on my 2002 windstar.the speed control was not working before this recall. It was working now. A day or 2 later the orange abs light came on. The brakesseem to work ok for a while, now it seems that the brakes are erratic in pedal pressure and stopping distance.
Purchased a used 2002 ford windstar vehicle at dealership in december 2008--cruise control was working fine at time of purchase--around march 2009 cruise control failed to work.this may not be related but the speedometer would become stuck at speed set after depressing brake and slowing down- cruise control will not activate any longer.
June 2009-brakes failed/indicator light stayed on--took to midas and found the master cylinder was leaking.replaced master cylinder. Sept 15th, 2009--brake indicator light came on.brake pedal was spongy and the cruise control would not work correctly.if i tried to use the cruise control, it would disengage without me touching the brakes, then it would return to speed without me resetting.returned the car to midas and they found the brake pressure differential switch was shorted out.it was covered in brake fluid.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that a fire almost erupted, from break fluid leaking under the firewall in the cruise control. He notified the dealer in reference to recall# 06v286000, vehicle speed control. He was advised that since his vehicle was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileages were 94,558.
Ford windstar 2002.cruise control only engages intermittently.when cruise control is on, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.yellow abs dash light and red brake warning dash light go on intermittently (simultaneously).after they go on, they stay on until the car is turned off.the abs system appears to still work correctly even when the yellow abs light is on and the red brake light is on (although there is no way for the driver to tell if the abs system and brake system are working correctly or not when the warning lights are on).my local ford dealership diagnosed that the ecm control module needs to be replaced.this is an expensive electronic component with no moving parts, and there is no reason that this board should be failing.this is a common problem with 2002 ford windstar models.i believe ford should be required to offer free diagnosis and repair for any problems related to ecm control modules for this model year.i first noticed the problem around october 2008 as the weather turned colder.this is consistent with a theory that the ecm board is sensitive to temperature changes, which affects the correct working of the cruise control and abs systems.the cruise control mostly did not work during the winter 2008-2009.as warmer temperatures arrived in spring 2009, the cruise control started to work intermittently again.sometimes it engages correctly, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and finally it engages, sometimes i push the "set" button repeatedly and it will not engage.when it is engaged, it will dis-engage abruptly for no reason.i suspect sometimes it dis-engages because the car hit a bump in the road - but frequently it dis-engages with no bump in the road.having the cruise control dis-engage abruptly for no reason is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.having the abs system not work correctly (due to the ecm module) is a safety issue and could easily result in an accident.
This is an update to odi number 10278659.the cruise control actuator switch was identified as leaking brake fluid by my independant auto repair shop.they replaced the "cruise control actuator switch" part number yf1z 9c888 ab at a cost of $34.56 for parts and $22.50 for labor.they also replaced the wiring harness that connects to the switch.after this was done, the cruise control started to work consistently again.the abs light and brake warning light still come on intermittently.sometimes i have noticed they go on after i hit a bump.once they go on, they remain on for the duration of the journey (until the car is turned off).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph the abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five to six times for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake pads and advised her that the problem was electrical. The electrical failure caused the radio and all of the interior lights to shut on and off intermittently. The vehicle also leaked oil and power steering fluid. She stated that per the dealer the vehicle needed an axle, rack and pinion which also affects the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased used in 2007 and the failure started as soon as she purchased it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 116,840.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving the abs and service brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The brake fluid reservoir was leaking fluid onto the cable, which caused the vehicle speed cruise control and the abs to fail. Brake fluid was added to the reservoir by the contact. The dealer was notified and a technician stated that the abs cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, there was a fire under the hood after the vehicle was repaired. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar that we purchased 2 yrs ago, ...morning after delivery battery was dead, took back to dealer and they checked it out and said should be fine.occasionally still dies and has to be charged, alternator & batterycheck out fine.the most dangerous problem is that the abs light is on and abs doesn't work properly.we continuously have to add brake fluid (at least once a month) and can not find any leaks on the ground.had the vehicle in for service on several occasions can not diagnose.the dealership hooked vehicle up to machine to read code and can not get any readings from system.dealership seemed to think that it could be a wiring problem or abs module. Abs will occasionally go out/work but not properly, abs will kick in on dry roads not wet/snow covered. Tire pressure light is illuminated and tire pressures are all correct.has been reset but comes back on after driving a few miles.occasionally it will go out on its own but then the speedometer will bounce around (if going 55 will jump to 70,80).when opening the rear tailgate hatch and closing,the dash light stays on like it is still open and dome lights will not work properly.when drivingthe door chime will sound and the door ajar light will go out and works properly until gate is opened again.when driving the door light and chime will come on lights stay on. The door ajar light also comes on and off intermittently when using the driver side door controls to put windows up/down you hear louder then normal clicking. Also dims the lights when putting windows up/down.we can also smell what seems to be wires burning at times but can not find anything. We are at a loss of where to begin.we will not drive this vehicle any further then 50 mile radius from our home for fear of what will happen if we do.if we go further we rent a vehicle.now to the point of purchasing a cheap, reliable vehicle (not ford) and parking this one until we can pay down enough to trade in.
Approx., a yearago my abs module went bad and i had it checked by a mechanic to verify that fact.just recently my speed control deactivation switch went bad and leaked,. Now i found out there is a connection between both the switch and the abs bad module. Ford does not have a recall on the abs system, but they do on the above switch.very possibly the high cost of the module has kept them from having a recall!!! i have read complaints about the same problem from another ford van owner. Also the switch was changed approx. 5 years ago and it went bad again.( per a ford recall then) there should be a definite recall on windstar van abs systems and as a safety issue---ford should replace the switch and wire harness again! ..updated 08/12/14
Sudden increase in braking distance. This happens intermittently but always seems to happen when abs, traction control, and brake light come on. Occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days.longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk.only because i always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. I have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for abs electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit.also, i was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced.i am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix.i am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both.
I have purchased a 2002 windstar in april 2012, we noticed the abs light and brake light would appear and we'd be low on brake fluid. We replaced the master brake cylinder but they said the sensor on bottom was unavailable to order, we called ford and they told us the same thing. The sensor is full of brake fluid. We have to fill our brake fluid about once every 2 weeks in warm weather more often. When i took it into dealership for recall on axle i asked about this they said theres no recalls for it. I can not afford to purchase a new vehicle nor would i want to sell this vehicle to another person as it was sold to me without being told of problem. Is there going to be a recall on this?
I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission.while working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty.upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, i.e. Transmission, steering components, etc.i looked the issue up online and i found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford.when i checked my vin for active recalls, the nhtsa website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.
The morning of july 11, 2010, the abs control module on our 2002 windstar suffered an internal fire due to brake fluid leaked from the bad switch, resulting in a loss of proper brake function and no readings from the speedometer, tachometer, and odometer (as well as multiple warning lights).this occurred several weeks after having had the brake pressure deactivation switch recall performed (nhtsa campaign id 09v399000, action number ea08021).the local ford dealership which had performed the initial recall work refused to repair or replace the module under the recall or as a warranty claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, nor was it apparently damaged at the time of the brake switch repair.i subsequently removed, opened and examined the control module (8/28/2010), and found blackened brake fluid present inside the module at the connector pins.i also found evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections to the printed circuit board.this evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior.luckily, it appears that an internal trace burned through and interrupted the fault current prior to the failure becoming a runaway fire event.at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle.i have kept the failed control module for examination as necessary.
1st incident happened while driving at highway speeds. Abs and brake light illuminated until car was turned off. Lights now come on randomly. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership on aug. 31 2002 for recall on front and rearaxles. They installed shackles on suspension and said that everything was fine. After i came home with vehicle, i noticed a clunking sound coming from the r/f wheel area and my overdrive off dash light starts flashing randomly until car is turned off. Concerning the abs issue, i took my vehicle to an independent garage and they told me i needed to replace the abs control module, then he told me that they did the exact same repair on another 02' windstar earlier that week and the repair would cost $700-$800 dollars.coincidence????
I have been having trouble with the abs light and the "e" brake light staying on all the time. My cruise control doesn't work any longer since this has occurred.
This has happened over the past two weeks. About february 15, 2008 i was having trouble keeping pressure in my brakes. They were spongy. I called a mechanic and brought it to him on february 16th. He said it was the master cylinder, and replaced it and the wheel cylinders. Well, the van worked for about a week. Then monday, february 25, 2008 my brakes again went spongy. I checked the brake fluid and there was none. I refilled the container, and called a mechanic. I brought the vehicle to him on february 26, 2008. He determined it was the cruise control pressure switch. I then went to tousley ford dealership and got the part. Tousley ford in minnesota said this particular part is in recall for several other vehicles but not mine. My mechanic replaced the part and the vehicle hasn't had any problems. As a matter of fact, now the cruise control works again. It had gone out last summer some time. This recall is for a fire hazard, and i saw where the brake fluid can leak through that switch onto wiring so there could have been a fire in my van. My complaint is that my vehicle, and family are just as important to me as the vehicles and families of the other people who were able to get their vehicles fixed in the recall. I drive a 2002 ford windstar sport minivan. I do foster care and have birth children, and grandchildren in that vehicle all the time. So, i am very upset that ford does not recall this fire hazard on all vehicles. My family is very important!
We have a 2002 windstar with 165k miles. The abs /brake light has intermittently come off and on for the last 2 years. I noticed that last year my cruise control began to periodically work. On wednesday july 8th i started the van and noticed white smoke pouring from the hood. I immediately shut the vehicle off and traced the smoke to the brake pressure deactivation switch. I didn't know what it was until i read this article www.fordwindstarrecall.infothis was extremely helpful and saved me time on estimating the problem. The switch had burned and the plastic switch was dripping the melted fire plastic into my motor!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the brake warning indicator light illuminated.the dealer stated that the cruise control deactivation switch for the master cylinder was leaking.the manufacturer stated that her vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).the current and failure mileages were 76,849.the consumer stated the defect was the cruise control canceling switch on brake master cylinder. Replaced kit brake repair was done 10/13/07. Updated 11/01/07
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that fluid from the speed control deactivation switch leaked onto the air bag module, causing the air bag to fail. The vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (component: vehicle speed control), but the air bags were not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 220,000.
Abs and brake warning lights light up randomly and cruise control stops working.main brakes still function. I see lots of similar complaints online. Had brakes repaired twice and the mechanic always mentions a loss of brake fluid.even after that, the problem persists. I do not believe my vin was ever part of the scds switch recall but i am suspicious this may be somehow related (?).if so, there could be risk of a fire and i do not feel safe. I'd like some answers before i spend any more money at local mechanic fixing this car. Calling ford dealer tomorrow to see if there is anything they can do.
Brought in van for recalls 09s09, 10s13 and 11s16. This was for the subframe issues and speed control switch. Speed control switch was supposed to address leaking brake fluid. Brake fluid still leaking and now dealership is charging me for brake switch repair and bleeding of brakes. Also abs light came on after service and now dealership says abs sensor needs to be replaced. I believe these are all related to original recall but dealership says no.
Cruise control on 2002 ford windstar started working intermittently.research online shows a defective switch on the master brake cylinder is a very common failure that causes this.this switch is used on many ford vehicles and was subject of recall due to fire hazard.for some reason the recall doesn't apply to my 2002 windstar yet, however.
2002 ford windstar brake pressure differential deactivation switch developed a leak resulting in significant brake fluid loss and deactivation of cruise control functionality.
2002 ford windstar. Consumer expresses discontent about recall repair *tgwthe consumer state he received a recall regarding the cruise control deactivation switch. The consumer stated the cruise control worked fine up until the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall done. The cruise control worked for about two weeks and then stopped working. When the consumer returned to the dealer he was informed that the abs was leaking which caused the cruise control to stop working.the abs light did illuminate, but then it went off.also, back in may, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to fishtail. When the consumer arrived home and inspected the vehicle, he discovered the rear axle had cracked.the consumer removed the axle and discovered it was hollow and had rusted from the inside out.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs warning light would illuminate sporadically.the fuse wiring harness was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), but the manufacturer and dealer refused to inspect or repair the abs control module, which was also referenced in the recall.the vehicle was not further repaired.the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
Smoke came from under the hood numerous times. The last time caused so much damage under the hood the van was not drivable. Had the van towed into the ford dealer and they gave me a quote and said it was the master cyl , brake fluid had leaked and it dripped on something that caused it to start a minor fire that caused lots of smoke. The speed sensor was damaged. The final price to fix was $1,003.00 most of which was labor. I have heard numerous cases similar to this one and i believe ford should be responsible for the fixing of these problems.
On june 16,2006, while vehicle was parked in a parking lot, someone informed us that my 2002 ford windstar was smoking from under the hood. An internal fire occurred, damaging the wiring harness and windshield wiper motor.unaware to the cause of said fire the damaged parts were replaced. Then other problems started to arise, the vehicle cruise control stopped working, the abs/brake light remained on andthe speedometer was not working properly (not accurately reading). The local ford dealer was informed of the before-mentioned problems including the internal fire that had occurred , at the time of the initial brake pressure deactivation switch recall.the dealer stated that the brake pressure deactivation switch indeed was leaking and that they supposedly checked the abs control module. Still the abs/brake light remained on and the speedometer did not work properly. On 3/14/14 the windstar was taken to a local garage to diagnose the abs/brake issues again. It was determined that said unit needed to be replaced. The abs module was subsequently removed and examined the control module (3/21/2014). The abs module suffered an internal fire and the wiring harness connector was melted and damaged. Also found wasevidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections. This evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. The local dealer refused to repair or replace the module under the recall claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, and that said recall was closed. Ford has been negligent in this matter and luckily the vehicle prior to today, has not become a runaway fire event and burned to the ground!! at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. I have kept the damaged control module for examination.
My vehicle was taken in to ace ford in woodbury , nj as part of a series of recalls. The 09s09 speed control campaign was one and they did the fixes as well as the rear axle. After getting my vehicle i noticed my abs light was on , my odometer has all dashes , my brake light is on , my speedometer does not work and my o/d light blinks fast constantly. Service was closed at the time so i drove it home. Upon driving every bump i hit it felt like my back end was going to fall off. I took it back the next day on may 21st , 2014 and complained about the issues. They did not seat my rear axle properly and they say they fixed it. As for my dashboard issues , i was told that the 09s09 speed control was installed and it then made another part fail. They said (dealer and corporate ford) , they will not replace it for free. I have to pay $390 for the part and then labor. I have been in talks with ford to no avail. I did some minimal research on the internet and found many other people have had the same issue. Ford will not replace the part.
Traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, brake light comes on.
Follow-up on odi # 10593430. On may 26, 2014, after ford dealership in fort walton beach, fl kept my vehicle for a week to fix the cruise control and seat latches recall, i was finally able to pick up my van. They also checked the cause of odometer and speedometer to stopped working, abs and brake light remained on, sliding doors not working, and o/d light flashing; i was told the cause is a defective abs module. They charged me $114.27 to diagnosed the problem and quoted me $1,265.00 to replace the abs module.i showed to ford service advisor, andrew tompitch, a print-out from nhtsa website stating that part of fixing or remedy to the cruise control recall was to "inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary." "repairs will be completed free of charge." yet ford charged me for this service and told me that the problems were not the same since my vehicle's scds supposedly did not leak. How could i verified what he told me was true when he wouldn't let me enter the work bay to watch what the technician was doing to my vehicle? andrew admitted that the abs module is defective and that they had replaced several modules due to the same problems as my van. But andrew said it's not part of the recall and wouldn't replace it free of charge. If ford used defective parts such as the abs module, then ford should be responsible to replacing the defective abs module and recall it before a life is lost!
1. Normal driving although problem increases with warmer weather.2. Abs and brake lights illuminate consecutively and abs brake system deactivates increasing stopping distances despite fusible link installed by local ford dealer under nhtsa campaign id number :09v399000 3. Ford dealer and independent shop scan code c1185 however parts replacement does not remedy.
My abs light & traction light are now on. Also, needles jump on dash {odometer, speedometer, fuel & heat level} and cruise control does not work any longer {this has been happening since receiving my van back from the ford garage after 7 months from the axle recall repair over a year ago}. Tried to bleed my brakes after replacing pads and caliper but cannot bleed front left or rear right. Was told by a ford mechanic that this may be a problem in the abs module. As pertaining to a ford recall in october, 2009, all of the above problems may be connected to this recall. My van was inspected and nothing was done to it because, at the time, because it was deemed safe. I have since replaced the electrical tape on the wiring harness that they were suppose to be inspecting because it was falling off due to brake fluid on it (reason for said recall}.i plan on calling the garage in the am to have them reinspect my van for this recall because i cannot afford to replace any more parts in it. I have put a lot into it just since getting it back after the axle recall because it deteriorated sitting in their driveway for the winter due to salt. I hope nobody else is going through this. I love my van and have owned it for 11 years but it is getting too expensive for a one-income-household to repair due to bad parts or service. Please have ford work to fix these problems so i can afford to keep my van. Thank you!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving 25 mph he noticed that there was smoke under the hood. He was able to safely drive the vehicle to a local repair facility. The technician extinguished the fire and determined that the cruise control brake switch failed and caused the fire. The technician removed the fuse which allowed the contact to drive the vehicle; however, he was unable to view his speed since the fire damaged the control switch.the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact will notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.updated 01/29/10updated 01/29/10
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact also stated that the instrument panel gauges spiraled back and forth. In addition, there was smoke coming from the front end of the hood. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
My cruise control speed accelerated then went out not working at all, abs light goes off and on even after i had brake work done, odometer and speedometer stopped working on 1/16/08, brake fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, fuse 10 keeps blowing, this last time 1/18/08 smoke under the hook by master cylinder. Someone said it might catch fire.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the brake light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact added brake fluid and after restarting the vehicle all of the warning lights on the instrument panel began to illuminate. A certified mechanic from an authorized dealer examined the vehicle and informed that contact that fluid was leaking from the vehicle speed sensor and spilling onto the wiring harness. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer refused to repair the failure associated with the wiring harness and gauges on the instrument panel, which were caused by the speed sensor leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
I have a 2002 ford windstar.about 2 months ago the brake light, abs light, and the traction control light came onthe dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working.i took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the abs module went bad and would need replaced.they quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it!it is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and i would like to know if any work is being done on a recall?
Cruise control brake cancellation switch on a 2002 ford windstar smoking and blowing fuse #10.
Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanicthey all checked my brakes, absand could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wantsstays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year.i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving.i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. I can not afford to get another vehicle .i see there are a lot of complaint about same problemmy niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The abs would fail when the light illuminated. The cruise control and speedometer also malfunctioned. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000 and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.
When at a stop and withfoot is on the brakevehicle revved and rpms inceased. Consumer putvehicle in parkand thenit accelerated without warning. Dealer notofied.
Sudden acceleration at a stop light on 2 occ.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on.i was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy.said that the abs was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed,a/c stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out.i am taking it to ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and i believe this is what is causing this problem.the brake fluid may be leaking on everything because i did small a burning smell.
I was driving on a street and the car in front of me came toa sudden stop. I immediately had to brake and then the abs light and main brake light came on and stayed on. I took the vehicleto a dealer and they told me that the abs module was bad and i asked them if the knew why and they told me that they did not know. I then asked if the vehicle was safe to drive and they said yes but i would not have abs brakes.
Acts like dying but surges forward with brake on.
Abs, and service brake, come on simultaneously.i amafraid that stopping distance shall be increased, thusly causing personal & property damage liability.fear of braking distance suddenly increased, when driving, on a personal daily basis.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact was driving 30-35 mph when he observed a cloud of smoking emitting from under the hood. The dashboard lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and when restarted, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. The mechanic discovered there had been a small fire under the hood and the control switch was disabled. In addition, the mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and referred him to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the fused wiring harness under the recall and also found that the instrument panel was damaged. There were separate damages as a result of the fire and the manufacturer advised they would not cover the repair expenses of the other components. The separate damages were not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 68,000.
The abs light comes on and stays on the red brake light comes on and stays on it is throwing 9 code starting with c1185 and 8 other that are connected with the first code i ave tried and tried to fix the problem many times it will not pass a safety check. I have done research and his can be dangerous and very unsafe i know it can catch a fire and also the brakes may lock up.
2002 ford windstar - abs and brake light come on all the time in warmer temperatures. Understand it to be a known defect in the braking module - aluminum housing expanding when warm. No problem in colder weather. Abs braking system not active when lights are on. No parts repaired or replaced at this time because of cost and after seeing hundreds of similar complaints with this year/model it appears to be possible recall along with faulty cruise control deactivation switch leaking brake fluid and causing fires.
Re; recall 09s09,ford dealer carry out this recall on ford windstar 2002, change the deactivation switch and wire harness. However ,when start the engine the abs & brake light goes off as normal, after driving on the highway for a while,i will say when things got heated/hot these two lights comes on back,( abs & brake light) if i stop and started the engine up ,these two light goes out, after driving for a few miles again the abs& brake light comes on back ,and on and on like this. This is causing my breaking distance to suddenly increase.this matter need urgent attention so the problem can be corrected by ford or further recall is needed. ( e.g electronic control module problem) etc. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increased stopping distance whenever the brakes were applied. This failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact also stated that the anti-lock brake and brake lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The speed control deactivation switch was not leaking and there were no brake fluid leaks either, but the consumer was experiencing braking issues. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.updated 9/13/11 updated 09/28/11
2002 ford windstar on fire, parked in garage, no key in ignition, fire in area of fire wall drivers side, vehicle had not been driven for eight hours before fire started at 01:00 am.damage to dwelling estimated at $300,000.00.five family members home, asleep, at time of fire escaped without injury after home fire alarm sounded.
Purchased this vehicle in january 2012 and have had nothing but problems with it. According to ford all recalls have been done on this vehicle but here is a list of the issues with the van: abs light comes on, check engine light comes on, van has no cruise control at all, and last friday i could not put the van in gear. After the ford dealership "repaired" the solenoid for the van now all of a sudden there is currently no rear brake lights. This van is less than safe to be on the road and have seen that some of the recalls would have solved the speed control issue but the ford factory will not answer any of my questions. Take a look online and you will see thousands of people with the same issues we are having and it was brought to the attention of ford that we are having the same issues as thousands of other people so this is beyond a problematic vehicle.the vehicle is currently sitting at the local ford dealer while they try and figure out what is wrong with the light system. This vehicle has been in the shop twice since we have owned it and this is costing us hundreds (so far) to fix issues that everyone with this vehicle is having. The latest issues have led to us being without a vehicle for almost a week and we have a disabled child in the home and this is unacceptable.
When startingthe vehicle it jerked forward without warning. The consumer almost injured her son. *sc
Speedometer not working accurately (occasionally speedometer will work than stops, which indicates defective part). Ford says speedometer and gear needs to be replaced now. Prior to that they said computer needed to be reprogrammed because of tire size.. Cruise control did not work but was fixed by ford via recall notice due to leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds). As i understand the dealer would also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Abs and brake light are on all of the time which is a result abs control module failure.
Abs light start flashing, lose cruise control, then over drive started flashing on the van, cut off o/d light still flashing.
Brought vehicle into ford for nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000, nhtsa action number: ea08021. Vehicle still getting a hot, burning smell. Abs and emergency icons still come on at various times lasting for hours or days then shutting off. Drives rough with a distinct "chugging effect" like it is going to stall. Complete tune up has been done including replacing spark plugs,intake valves and seals. Burns oil at a slow rate (approx 1/4 litre every 1 1/2 months)the abs/emergency lights come on at least once a week and the "chugging" and burning smell is every time you drive it.the recall work was done and we were told the scds did indeed leak and personal research reveals that then the ecm connector needs replacing which ford refuses to do for us.
The abs and red brake light as well as the traction control light, and now my battery light come on and off intermittently. The abs system kicks in at unnecessary times making it difficult to stop. The speedometer is now also bouncing up and down intermittently, but no other gauges seem to be affected.
My abs brake light, emergency brake light and brake light would intermittently go off.then it was every time my car was started.i was told my abs module needed to be replaced.my car could be driven, but my abs brakes would not work.i was told by two mechanics that this was a problem they had seen with my vehicle.my cruise control also sticks.i have not used my cruise in over a year, because once activated, you can not shut it off.the only way it resets is to turn the car off.the ford windstar is one of the only ford vehicles not covered under the recall, but upon doing a web search have found that windstars have started on fire because of this issue.also, i received a recall on my mid/read seat latches.when i went to the dealer, i was told my car was not covered.i drive a 2002 ford windstar.i am very concerned about the recent recall since the brake line is directly related to the fires caused by the faulty cruise control.please advise is the research is to include other ford models.
Have had intermittent issues with abs light and now told that i need a new speed control deactivation switch.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.during a recall repair the dealer did not perform the entire repair.the dealer installed a fuelable link and inspected the harness for heat damage.the dealer did not find any heat damage to the harness so the dealer did not replace the abs control module connector.the contact stated that a leak caused the scds to leak and the harness needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the manufacturer that it does not need to be replaced; therefore, the manufacturer stated that no more repairs are needed on the vehicle.the contact feels the vehicle can cause a fire due to the abs control module connector not being replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the abs and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
I own a 2002 ford windstar sel.recently had two messages of low brake fluid. Abs brake warning lights also come on and off on instrument panel.cruise control stops working from time to time. Then on aug 4, the entire instrument panel went haywire, and air conditioner stopped cooling. Having it looked at tomorrow, but this sounds like leaking brake fluid from bad switch has caused electrical meltdown.no fire - yet.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Abs system and cruise control failure, intermittent over the last 9 months.
The vehicle accelerated while waiting in line to move forward at astop light,the consumer has his foot on the brake.the vehicle jumped, as result, the consumer had a front collision. Please provide further information.
Abs and brake lights coming on for no apparent reason.had recall service on cruise control and the warning lights for the abs and brakelights have been coming on intermittently since that service was done.talked with the local ford service department and they are aware of this problem.said that the previous recall on the cruise control didn't have anything to do with my warning lights for abs and brakes (but they have had more issues with this problem than the cruise control recall).if i remember the correctly, the cruise control recall - it had something to do with brake fluid contact and potential for fire, my cruise was shorted out and not working - must have been from brake fluid. I am thinking that this flaw has something to do with electrical components connected from the brake and abs system to the warning lights being shorted out in a similar way; it is just a guess, i am sure that the real mechanics know what is going on....this is a safety issue and ford needs to recall this design flaw; the warning device is not working as designed.i am sure that the $1,600 to fix the problem is an issue for ford.sometimes the lights turn on when i start the vehicle, sometimes i may be driving and they will turn on, at times the warning lights do not come on at all.the brakes are not effected from what i can tell and my fluid levels are normal. I hope that my brakes don't really experience a problem.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving between 45-55 mph, the engine began to lose power.the contact pulled into a ford dealer and was informed that the brake cruise deactivation switch was leaking into the fuse box.the failure caused the speedometer to fail and the abs and several other lights to illuminate.recall number 05528 (deactivation switch) was referenced regarding the ford explorer.the current and failure mileages were 70,000.update 09/10/08 *cwupdated 09/15/08.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs/ brake light remain on. Speedometer not working properly (inaccurate reading).
On 12/09/09 i had the recall 09s09 speed control campaign recall performed at feduke ford @ 2200 vestal parkway e. Vestal, ny 13850 on my 2002 ford windstar.after the recall was performed i am experiencing very frequent abs/brake light indicators on the dash warning light system.the van was taken back to feduke ford for diagnosis on 07/15/10.the result of the diagnosis was a faulty ecu relay that is built into the electronic control unit.said repair estimate was approximately $842.00.with the abs /brake warning lights on i do not have abs brakes.these lights are on frequently and this is my family vehicle.i have done online research and have discovered this is a very common problem with these vans.my wife and children use this van and i am very concerned that this issue is not being corrected by ford since this is such a common problem/defect.during the week prior to 07-15-2010 i had to stop quickly for backed up traffic on sr 434 and since i had no abs my braking distance was increased and the overall braking ability of the van was not what it would have been had the abs system been functioning properly.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on. Cruise control not working. Speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. Due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. This in turn blew the #10 fuse. This switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. I have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid.
I was driving on the highwayand my abs light came and i noticed thecruise control also didn't work any more . I took it to the ford dealer and they did the recall for the leakyscdsswitch this fixed the cruise problem but theabsno longer works on mywindstar.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that when coming to a stop with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of a vehicle, which caused the other vehicle to crash into a vehicle as well. A police report was filed.the vehicle was towed to a dealer who had not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Updated 09/20/11
I have a 2002 windstar thebrake pressure differential deactivation switch was leaking. I had it replaced under the ford recall. But i am also having problems with the abs and brakelight coming on intermittently. Also the cruise control does not work anymore. So after readingthe article on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/i decided to report this issue i am having. I looked under the care and the module is a ford kelsey-hayes.
I took my 2002 ford windstar van to bob bell ford in glen burnie, md in may 2010 for the recall #09s09.i had been experiencing abs, brake and trac control lights coming on and staying on thru duration of ride.they supposedly repaired the part (recall 09s09).on july 16, 2010 i was driving when all of the sudden the same lights, abs, brake and trac. Control came onmy dash board.i arrived at my destination and parked van.later i had an appointment to go to when i got in van, no warning light were on the dash board.as i drove probably 3 blocks all of the sudden the brake fluid low light came on.i drove another block and parked the van.i went inside and when i came out there was brake fluid all over the ground that had leaked out of the van.i got the van to my local auto repair shop and was told that he thought the master brake cylinder was leaking, so i had it replaced (not knowing that this was related to the recall #09s09).when i got the van back, i drove it not 4 blocks and then all of the sudden the same three lights came on, abs, brake and trac control.the same lights that would come on all of the time before i took the van into ford for the recall repair.i contacted bob bell ford of glen burnie, md and told them that i was having the same problems that i had before i had brought the van in for the recall repair, with the lights coming on and i was told that the recall had nothing to do with abs, brake or trac control lights coming on, but that i could bring it in, but that this problem did not sound light anything related to the recall 09s09, now i know that this is not true, and i will be taking the van back to bob bell ford tomorrow, but i am definitely still have problems with the vehicle.
While pulling into an inclined driveway the accelerator pedal went to the floor. This condition causes the vehicle to take off and ran into steel frame of a door, the vehicle front wheel was still spinning until the ignition switch was turned off. The vehicle was tow to the dealer. The cause of the problem has not been determined at this time.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that both the yellow abs and the red brake light illuminate intermittently.he stated that the lights would stay off for approximately 2-3 days and then illuminate again.the contact stated that the failure was caused by a circuit failure in the abs unit in the computer programming.the manufacturer stated that there was no recall or servicebulletin available.the failure and current mileages were 56,000.updated 06/05/08the consumer stated fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch onto the master cylinder. Updated 06/05/08
The vehicle was checked by ford dealer in alamogordo, nm 88310 due to a recall for "rear axle cracks, subframe corrosion" and "brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems" on aug/16/2011. They sad there is no problem / or they fixed it. After that date, the brake/abs brake illuminated a couple of times, but went of after the engine was turned off/on again. Also the cruisecontrol stopped working since and isn't currently not working. I found that the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) is leaking!!!. It is completely wet and the fluid is dropping down slowly. Pictures are available, taken today 04/04/2012.
Abs lights on.speedometer don't work andoverdrive light keeps blinking ..speed control fuse keeps blowing.
I have a 2002 ford windstar. There was a ford recall #09s09bto correct the abs/brake light issue. I went to a ford dealership in my area on 05/27/10 to have the matter corrected but after i left the dealership, i still have the same problem. I am driving this vehicle with fear since the problem has not been corrected and it can result in a fire.
Brake light (red) and abs brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off.i took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything.all issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the abs ecm unit causing it to fail.
I own a ford windstar and i am having the abs/brake light problem and speed control problem.
We own a 2002 ford windstar with adjustable height for the brake/accelerator pedals.unfortunately the adjustment button is on the center console right where my right knee rests.the design allows for adjustments while the vehicle is in motion.on too many occasions my knee has hit the button while in motion causing the vehicle to accelorate or deccelerate unexpectedly.as of now no accidents have resulted, however, one can easily see the safety concern.i contacted ford and they refuse to disable the feature because that was the original design of the vehicle although in my mind it was a faulty design to have the pedals adjust while in motion.
I have been reading about recent complaints to the ford windstar 2002 and have concerns.i had my abs module replaced last year because all my idiot brake lights were going off intermittently.i have also not used my cruise control in over two years because once activated it will not shut off until the car is turned off.it appears that the brakes are related to the cruise control leaking on the brake line, but ford does not see the windstar as a problem.this concerns me, since there have been fires with the windstar van.i also took my car into a ford dealershipto check the seat latches and was told my car was not covered.my recent repair woes is the air conditioner compressor is going.this was a problem with my last ford windstar.(related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=ford, model=windstar).
While driving to work i noticed my odometer and speedometer quit working and then every light possible lit up, so when i got to work my husband told me to see if i could get it to grande truck center in san antonio. Ileft it and later received a call telling me the wiring harness had shorted out and i was very lucky that my van did not burn up. I was told maybe a varmint had chewed on the wires, but my van is always parked in the garage at night.. I decided to do some researchafter recalling an incident not far from our home that involved some type of ford suv that caught fire in the garage and burned the house down. All this was due to a faulty cruise control switch that cost about 21.00. I found that millions of vehicles had been recalled by ford because of this problem and the windstar was on the list of having the same or similar switch, but was not recalled and still has not been recalled. I have put a request in with grande truck to be reimbursed, since it was a manufacturer error and nothing i did, but to date i have not heard from them. I emailed ford to ask why my van was not recalled and received an answer that all recalls are handled by the nhtsa. Yes, i do have the original switch that was removed from the van (looks like part#f58a-9f924-aa 2063) it was kind of hard to read. The invoice states replace abs module & hydraulic unit, replace wire harness & cruise control switch, service bleed, bleed sys. $2654.81. My husband was allowed to see the wiring harness that was almost burnt in half, but that was not kept. I thank god that there was no real tragedy that came out of this, but i also feel that ford is responsible and should take action to reimburse me my money.i would like to know if you have received any other complaints on the ford windstar. When i contacted your office by phone i was told that there was a new recall as of 8-31-2007, that included the windstar, but i did not see that information. Thank you for your time.updated 12/12/07
Brake light (red)speedometer and odometer stop workingcruise control will not activate or deactivates without warningabs brake light (yellow)ford trouble code c1185problem codes p0171, p0174, p0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue.
My husband, my 7 month old baby and i were driving on our way to lunch at about 30 mph when we noticed smoke coming out of the hood of our 2002 ford windstar.immediately smoke filled up our cabin through the vents.my husband pulled over to the side of the road, and i quickly got my baby out of the van.my husband opened the hood and saw flames and we all ran away from the car.my husband ran to a nearby business that luckily had a fire extinguisher.my husband was able to put the fire out in time before who knows what could have happened.my husband took the car to an auto shop that happened to be very close to where the incident happened.after having to let the car cool down and the terrible smell go away the mechanics looked at the car and told us right away that they knew it was the same cruise control switch that has been recalled on ford trucks.he advised us to take the van to ford and have them fix it without any charge because that was a problem that should have been recalled in the windstar as well.my husband took the van to the local ford shop and they did agree that the problem was the cruise control switch.they "upgraded" the part and then tried to charge us almost $400 for the job.not until after i complained to the manager did they waive the fee, but told me it was because "i was a local customer"(i have never bought anything from their dealership)they waived the fee because they knew this was a problem of fords.
2002 ford windstar with inoperable cruise control, odometer, a/c temp. Control, abs light remains on and other related electrical malfunctions. Vehicle is leaking brake fluid and i have no doubt i'm experiencing the same problem thousands of other windstar owners are with a contaminated "brake pressure differential deactivation switch".is ford taking responsibility for this manufacturing defect and providing a fix - without charge???
Our cruise control went out on our 2002 ford windstar.we took it to the local ford service station and they explained that the brake fluid was leaking onto the cruise control.it apparently is a recall with several ford brands but not with the windstar yet.the mechanic explained that we were lucky the cruise control went out and that it didn't start a fire!
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaking causing loss of brake fluid and fluid has wicked into cruise module and abs module causing red brake light, abs light, intermittent speedometer and odometer, complete lack of cruise control, loss of abs function. Replaced bpdds, cruise control now sometimes functional, no other problems fixed.damage caused by leaking fluid still present.
Brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak.my cruise control has stopped responding, and brake fluid is leaking at an exponential rate out of the reservoir above the master cylinder.
While driving at any speed, intermittently the back right sliding door comes ajar.the problem hasoccurred on three occasions.the dealer has no idea what causes the problem.currently,the consumer has a problem with the back/left side door closing securely.the door had been leaking since the vehicle was purchased.the door had a significant difference in space between the front door in comparison to the driver door.also the cruise control was inoperative. *sc
My wife asked me to check the brakes because the brake light was on. I had checked the wheels for any leakage and found none. The master cylinder was low so i started to look for leak at other places and found the leak at the brake light switch. The brake fluid was leaking on the wires. So i looked on line and found a article that can cause a fire in the engine compartment. This why i am making this complaint. I as have lost my cruise control and the article said that this will happen. I am going to change the switch and replace the fuse if needed.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the failure mileage was 79000 ,and the current mileage was 84000.the dashboard brake warning lightwas constantly turned on.brake fluid was put into the vehicle.however the warning light remainedon, and the vehicle still neededmore brake fluid.the vehicle has had no failure stopping.the dashboard lights turned off, but the power windows and doors malfunctioned.the mechanic stated that the electrical problems were the result of the defective cruise control.the mechanic disconnected the cruise control.
My was driving on the expressway and attempted to set my cruise control on my van when there was a loud sound from my engine.my check engine light is on and from time to time it blinks. There is a burning smell sometimes also. This only happened when i set my cruise control. It starts and runs but the check engine light is on and the noise is still there.
We a ford windstar van that caught fire and burnt our house down a complete loss. Our homeowners determined that it was the cruise control switch.we had no problems with the van and were never informed of any recalls.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs light illuminated intermittently.he also noticed that the cruise control switch does not activate.he has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the vehicle has not yet caught fire.the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 124,000 and current mileage is 132,000.updated 01/17/08
Ford windstar cruise control switch shorted out. That caused the brake fluid to leak on the electrical system and shorted it out. The dealer said it is a fire hazardand other fords had been recalled but not the ford windstar. Now this is costing us 2500.00 to get fixed. My parents windstar is starting the same thing and my dad is handicap so if it catches fire there may not be enough time to get him outplease recall the windstar also before something bad happens. Thank you
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact noticed that the instrument panel lights and the power locks were failing.he replaced the fuse several times and smelled a burning odor underneath the hood of the vehicle.the contact found fluid leaking from the vehicle, which originated from the cruise control.the wiring harness was damaged.the dealer replaced the cruise control wiring harness, switch, and the speedometer wiring harness at the cost of $888.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control); therefore, they would not assist.the vehicle has been repaired.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
My 2002 ford windstar van had an inoperable cruise control. I traced the problem to a leaking (brake fluid) switch mounted under the brake master cylinder. The leaking switch leaked flammable brake fluid onto the hot engine or exhaust system but did not caused a engine fire. I purchased a modified switch and wire harness from the ford dealer and installed it myself. I was told by the ford parts salesman thatthere was no recall for my windstar at that time. This is the same defect found on the other ford vehicles according to the new york times, 18 april 2008. I still have the defective switch in hopes i can be reimbursed by ford. The defective switch is available for inspection if needed.
Brake light (red) and abs brake lights (yellow) stay on. I went to replace fuse #10 and it keeps blowing out. Speedometer and odometer do not function. Cruise control does not work. A/c does not work. The o/d light flashes after about 30 seconds after the vehicle starts and continues to blink until the vehicle is shut off.i took it into a ford dealership today to have them perform the 09s09h recall and it did not change anything.all issues seem to be associated with this 'leaker' scds that was replaced, but that caused further damage to the abs ecm unit causing it to fail.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair specialist that was recommended by the insurance company. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and was advised to contact the nhtsa. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
While driving down the road i heard a loud pop looked in my rearview to see that my back windshield blew out. It literally blew up even the outside edges were jagged. Upon researching the internet i see this is stating to become a problem with other windstar owners.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact noticed that there was water entering into the vehicle from the front windshield. In addition, the trim by the front windshield and front frame on the passenger side were rusting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The vin was not provided.
The heater does not work going to the feet in my van.it pushes air through the other components when selected but never to the feet.
Front heat not working.was told it was the blend door actuator. This ford windstar was not..i say not built ford tough!
Windows needed motors, which makes it not fun since the frontair conditioner/heater went out because of the blend door actuator.another fine example of ford quality!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that heat would not come out through the vents in the front of the vehicle even though the heat was functioning properly in the rear. In addition, heat would not come through the defrost vents, allowing the front windshield to become foggy and reduce visibility. The contact also stated that when the failures began, a clicking noise would emit from behind the dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage is 115,000. Updated 9/13/11updated 09/28/11
1.continuing transmission/overdrive failures- flashing overdrive light.2. Heater door control failure.
While waiting at green lightand without any warningrear window shattered.*mr
My wife entered the car through the driver door.after starting the car, she heard a loud "pop".then felt a cool breeze and noticed the rear window was mostly gone.a semicircle in the center of the window had blown out.the rear windshield wiper was hanging inside the van. The window had not been cracked or scratched and there was no ice on it.the temperature was around 45 degrees.
While opening the drivers side sliding door the consumer heard a popping noise then the rear window shattered.the dealer was notified. *nlm
We bought our van in march 2012. By april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. It shifts hard. The windows stopped working in may 2012. The lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. The brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. Our biggest issue is with the transmission. The mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. I don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive.
I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. Also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) abs and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. My power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. And last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time i put the vehicle in gear.
I owned a 2000 ford windstar.the passenger rear door would, upon closing, slide back open frequently.the dealership constantly said nothing was wrong.finally, we traded in on a 2002 ford windstar.within 1 week of purchase the passenger sliding door began sliding back open upon closing - and would jerk back once closed.we have had it worked on 3 different times.it closes now, but has a rattle in it when driving and when the weather changes it makes loud noises when opening and closing.once in a while, upon cold start, the cd player will constantly rotate back and forth - while radio is on or off-until i turn car off and open driver door.when parking, i can open driver door, push lock button, then push unlock button - get out and close door.the security system will flash, indicating activation.keep in mind, the car is uplocked.if i open a door, the horn will begin blowing.as you can see, we have had out fill of ford.this is a company car and the entire mangement staff is fed up.
The brake light keeps turning on and off(abs control module problem?). The power window on passenger's side had stopped working a few years ago.
I bought a 2002 ford windstar.it had 53,000 miles on the vehicle.the day i bought the vehicle it was raining and had no reason to roll down the windows and assume the car has electrical problems.the next day after purchase i tried rolling down the window and was unable.i left a message with the sales dept.now they say they have no record of this.since this day i have experienced various electrical problems (lights shutting off, doors not wanting to lock/unlock, abs brake lights on, gas on empty although i have a full tank) i brought it to the dealer for repair states there is a $100.00 deductible.i feel as though i should not have to pay this, you sold this car to me unsafe.i was told they did not know the lights were intermittently going off/on.so i said you guys are selling cars that are not thoroughly checked prior to selling.manager told me they just didn't know.but at the same time is unwilling to take care of repairs.i informed these people of this problem the very next day i bought the car.is this considered a lemon or what?
Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.the contact entered her vehicle and noticed thick white smoke inside the entire passenger compartment.the fire department arrived and disconnected the battery.they stated that an electrical fire had occurred.a police report was filed.there were no injuries.the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who determined that the rear window wiper motor failed and caused the fire.the vehicle was labeled as destroyed due to the cost to clean the chemicals out of the vehicle, which was more than the vehicle's worth.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop.the technician stated that the window wiper motor caused the failure.the contact called the manufacturer and her vin was requested.she was later informed that she needed to call her insurance company for further assistance.the failure mileage was 82,241.
I have a 2002 ford windstar minivan.this morning the rear windshield broke completly.there was no impact of any kind to cause this failure.no one was injured, and my insurance will cover all but $100.00 for the replacement.
Consumer state after pushing button to close rear side door the rear side window shatterwhile children was in rear without any indication. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Dt: the contact stated that there was a leak inn the windshield while driving in the rain.water came through the left driver side area along the top corner.she took the vehicle to a dealership for inspection where she was referred to a glass repair shop.the repair shop said the entire front windshield would have to be replaced.the windshield wiggles to the touch. There are no visible cracks or blemishes.no explanation why this happened.no repairs or corrections at this time.
The windshield wipers extended beyond the vehicle's windshield.the consumer feels that this is a safety hazard.the blades are not stationary and need to be tightened regularly.the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. During a winter storm, the wipers worked fine then all of a sudden the wiper arm and blades started moving to the left of the windshield completely off the windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle.this distorted the consumer's wife's vision. *sc
When braking at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership repaired the front rotors/pads, but this did not resolve the problem.had to change wiper blades one week later, they were rotten. Transmission problems, had to drive in 2nd gear all the to the dealer, also has a strong clunking while putting vehicle into any gear.
Vehicle was parked and someone noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood.an electrical fire had started from windshield wiper motor assembly and burnt through motor terminal guide. Both parts had to be replaced. If this problem was not caught early extensive fire damage would have occurred.
While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off intermittently.the dealer was aware of the problem. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replacedplease fill in additional information.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved from side to side. The contact observed that the rear passenger wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 76,698.
After driving down a major highway north of boston, ma (128/95 north) my wife and i, first heard scraping noise that became louder and began smell like burning rubber/brakes. The car lurched across the roadway/highway and we swerved and almost sideswiped car in the adjacent lane. We were in the process of exiting the highway on the off ramp to my work at rte 28 south stoneham/wakefield. We were able to pull over, gather our thoughts and continue to a gulf station on rte 28 in stoneham, ma. The gulf station mechanic/manager said he had never seen anything like it, a rear axle literally splitting in half. After viewing the rear broken axle and looking at the condition of the front right end and the overall condition of the sub frame they politely and forgivingly said they have rarely seen such a thing (cracked/separated rear axle and went on to say they have only seen this in ford windstars and went on to talk about a local women whose ford windstarlost control on the highway at 60 mph with her 3 children andwere scared to death and in conclusion would not touch the vehicle and warned that the vehicle was beyondsafe driving and repair. They were shocked that although there was some kind of brace on the axle in two places that the axle had snapped in two at the reinforcement and said even without the reinforcement on the rear axle they have never seen a rear axle split in two and compounded with the fact that it actually had a reinforcement bracket fail. Reiterating axles and sub frames are not wear and tear parts and in fact had never seen broken rear axles and sub frames crack and break andcorroded to this extent. Their reaction was of disturbing to say the least. They said broken axles just don,t happen and with added reinforcement it was "beyond belief" they had broken in half.
The rear axle broke at 45mph blowing out both rear tires thankgod we wern't hurt and had no cars behind us seen recall online called ford but was told the van was not part of recall was purchased in mi new and has u design axle
While driving my van i heard a very loud noise and my driver's side tire immediately went flat. I was able to pull the vehicle safely to a stop along the side of the road. I called a tow truck and had my vehicle looked at by the mechanic who informed me that a coil spring around my strut broke which caused my tire to be sliced open from the inside of the tire. I was very lucky i was not going any faster when the spring broke and sliced my tire open. I reviewed issues online that other people were having relating to my issue regarding the make and model of my vehicle. Apparently ford had a recall on the windstar coil springs from a different year of the ford windstar vans due to the very same problem with the coil springs breaking and causing the tire to be punctured or sliced open from the inside. I am also very concerned after reading that the part had to fail before it would be addressed. It seems that if there is a safety recall it should be completed before a failure occurs and not after. This could have caused a very serious accident had i been on an interstate or even if i were going 55 miles per hour on the highway. I did contact ford motor company regarding this issue and was told that ford would not assist with the repairs because my vehicle was not recalled for this issue.i own two ford vehicles and i could not believe that my issue was not of a concern to ford. I probably will not buy another ford because of this. My family's safety has to come first and i am not convinced we will be safe if the company won't address these types of safety issues.
The abs, track off, brake light indicators, and check traction control intermittently illuminate.they remain on until the key is turned off, and then reset.the frequency is intermittent and not measurable.initial checks have no results as the lights are out when checked by a repair shop.
On saturday morning july 15th 2017, i was driving at 2:30 am. I had just left for my first job and crossed a set of train tracks. When i did, the rear axle snapped almost causing me to crash. After looking for the cost to replace the axle, i came upon a ford recall. When i placed my vin in the computer it came up that my 2002 ford windstar was in fact included in the recall. I talked to someone at ford via live chat on saturday after having the vehicle towed home and they stated that the recall was outstanding and i needed to call the ford dealership. I paid again to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. Now tuesday morning july 18th 2017, both the dealership and ford is saying that they cant help me and i need to take care of replacing the completely rusted rear axle. The rust causing the axle to snap was the reason for the recall in the first place. I have owned this vehicle less than 6 months and now as a single mom am left without a vehicle. I will never buy another ford again in my life and i will also discourage my friends and family from purchasing fords as well.
We were slowing to pull up to our home. We were driving about 10 mph. About 70 feet from our home. It sounded like there was a flat tire with rubbing and bumping noises. We parked on the street in front of our home. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the tires were intact. The tires are bowing in. We looked under the rear of the car. We saw a large crack of the rear axle closer to the driver's side of the car. Ford recalled the rear axle for this very reason 3 years ago due to corrosion caused by years of exposure to salted roads. Ford performed the recall work by placing a bracket on the axle. The brake on our axle occurred under the bracket. Ford is not assuming responsibility even though the supports they placed on the axle failed to do their job.there are other complaints this year for this same problem. The big difference between all the broken axles this year were the speed of the vehicles and type roads they were traveling on. I believe that there more out there that have had this same problem that have not been reported to this website yet. I also believe that more axles that have already received the recall fix are going to find their axles breaking in the near future as well. As for now the recall of these axles, ford has closed the case until forced to reopen the recall.ford should replace the entire axle on all the windstars that were under the original recall.
Rear axle assembly snapped yet our vin is not on recall list.this was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable.we were driving and turned left and. Or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire.both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.
I took my vehicle to fords and they say my bracket guard near rear axle is defected and was under ford recall and that it is a safety hazard , though when terry hendricks ford sent in a claim they sad it had expired although i need it recalled for repair
They had a recall in 2011 where they put support brackets on the rear axles. Mine did have the brackets put on and right behind the bracket the axle still broke driving down the street at 40 mph where we almost hit another car with children inside her and my vehicle. Ford said the brackets are only warrantied for 12 months. These vans do not need brackets they need new axles.
Vehicle currently at the dealership for more than two months awaiting from ford customer relationship center to resolve the issue as the dealer wont fix the corroded sub frame instead they want the crc dept send the parts to them, according to crc dept they escalated the issue to the second level but no action until now has been taken...i feel that they're ignoring my request or has been sitting there without taking any action. We almost died on this as the passenger side wheel fell off..i'm trying my luck if you can help us to resolve the issue with them...thanks[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The rear axle started to snap in november 2017 when i was driving with my wife and kids in the van. We smelled burning rubber and pulled over. If we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. Ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. We did not purchase this vehicle till march 2017. We want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership's storage fees erased. Our bill is currently $1,809.65. We should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight ford to pay the bill. This was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.
As i was driving on a city street the rear axle broke after i turned right.
I was driving to work this morning at about 50 mph.i went over a bump on the road and my rear axle cracked in half.i had little to no warning.
Rear axel cracked after period of time resulting in blow out tire in a parking lot. After researching this online, i have found ford recalled this same van for this same problem but did not in our state although the recall was due to states with weather like snow, ice, salt, etc which caused said issue. Why wouldnt nebraska be included in this since its nebraska and its snowy alot? luckily we were in a parking lot, we were not driving at high rate of speed down highway like i saw while researching this online which a man was killed who had this happen. I have found that this seems to be a very dangerous and tragic mistake made by ford and now my van sits in a parking lot with no way for me to get it to a shop to get a repair made even if i did have the funds to do this. At least i would want my van in my driveway, not in a grocery store parking lot with no means of getting it home, besides the fact that being a woman, i would have kept driving it not knowing and could have been in a serious accident such as ones i have seen since looking into this issue. I have taken photos of cracked axel in rear and also front due to weather and climate and found the court papers saying which states were included in this recall, yet nebraska not one of them? makes no sense. So do i go and drive it home anyways and just hope we dont die in the process..or do i let it sit in a shady part of town parking lot forever? being a single mother of 3, i would have thought ford might see the all the news about this and have done more to prevent so many incidents, one of which someone died. The court papers indicated that they knew about it 10 years before recall. I noticed the van drove rough over bumps recently, but thought maybe it was shocks, until i found my tire not just flat, but looking as if it was slashed in the parking lot because it literally blew up.
Rear axle fractured while driving from school to home, there is uneven road surface between the school driveway or parking lot and going into the first street roads intersection, i heard a noise in the rear while crossing this uneven surface intersection, handling of the vehicle became noticeable different and a smell of burnt rubber and smoke started, after stopping the vehicle, the rear wheel was crooked and after further observation i observed the rear axle fractured close to the rear wheel (driving side) causing the rear wheel to rub against the inner wheel house and affecting control of the vehicle. Ford first installed brackets over the axle to reinforce it in 2010 (recall 10s13), then in september of 2016 sent me another letter (safety recall notice 15s27) to bring my vehicle to the dealer to verify if the brackets were installed correctly, after bringing my vehicle to the dealer i was told the brackets were installed correctly and if i wanted my axle replaced anyway i would have to cover the part cost. I called to the ford phone number in the letter to request the change of my rear axle at no charge but they did reject my request and said that brackets were installed correctly in the past but my rear axle would be replaced if i would pay the $300 usd, they could not give further details about why i would have to replace the whole axle if they stated the reinforcement brackets were properly installed.
I heard a loud popping noise coming from the back of my van. Took it to the repair shop and learned the rear axle had a large crack and was almost broken in half. Ford has a recall in effect for 2002 ford windstar's for axles that are cracking/breaking (nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000); however, ford is saying that my vin number is not a part of their recall even though i have a 2002 ford windstar. I had the rear axle welded to repair the crack. This was on the passenger side of the axle. I started hearing popping sounds again, returned to the repair shop only to learn the axle is now broken on the driver side of the axle. This is a serious situation and i feel since ford has a recall on this issue that my vehicle should be included. I am afraid to make another repair since the axle may still crack again. Please contact ford to make them include all effected 2002 ford windstar vehicles before someone gets seriously hurt!!
Vehicle abs light has been on consistently since purchasing vehicle from carhop/ uac. Reported the problem to the warranty department only to be told any electrical is not under their warranty! this was reported within a week or so of purchasing the vehicle used for 8500$. Since have replaced all four tires for brakes, ( top of the line brakes, not cheap ones) light still remains on after several trips to a shop. Anti-lock braking system still inoperable and almost caused crash 12-7-2012 when attempting to stop on a lightly icy road. Several other electrical issues have been going on with the car as well. It blows brand new fuses, rated higher than what the slot calls for, the low tire pressure light stays on, despite taking the van to a tire specialist and the correct amount of air placed in each tire. Also the crankshaft positioner has caused the vehicle not to start. The air bag light has stayed on and went off after disconnecting the battery. Replacing bulbs on the van quit often. At the point of stopping the payments and letting the car company just repo the van. It is a safety hazard on the roads and especially in snowy minnesota where a functionable vehicle is needed in order not to cause a accident!
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver's side wheel turned inward and the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. Ford & lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) was contacted and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000. The vin was not available.
Rear axle broken. Mechanic at bell tire it was related to the recall issue with that part. He also showed me another area of concern around the front supports which is also recall related. I am not a mechanic so don't expect this information to be all technical.
My tires wiggle when driving like they are about to come off
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car.once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap.when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off.ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened.thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on.the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002.my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice.i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening.thank you.
While driving my 2002 ford windstar i noticed that there was some vibration coming from the front of the car.once i pulled into our hotel i notice a rattling coming from the left front hub cap.when i pulled the hubcap off three of the lug nut suds were sheared off.ford fixed the problem but could not tell me why this happened.thier theory is that the tire was not properly put back on.the only time the tire was off was in july of 2002.my feeling is that if the wheel was not put on properly it would not take a year to notice.i may be wrong but i want to bring this to your attention in case there any other instances of this happening.thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 ford windstar.while driving between 60-70 mph under any conditions, the vehicle vibrates.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rims were warped.the cause of failure was discovered when the dealer changed the tires.the unbalanced rotation caused the vehicle to vibrate.the current and failure mileages were 63,000.
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