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On may 24 while backing out of the driveway i was a passenger in my sons car when it suddenly accelerated at a tremendous rate of speed and with a loud noise and crashed into the vehicle in front, which was pushed into our shed. I sustained injuries of 6 broken ribs, bruised lung and contusions to my chest.if not for the car and shed in front we would have ended at the bottom of the hill behind our home.the insurance company, 21st century, did not send a claim form and is fighting paying for this accident.
The contact owned a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear axle on the driver side fractured. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it flipped multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 158,000.
The abs light and brake light intermittently comes on while driving.
Abs light on air bag little on won't turn off brake light also will come on at time feels like something is sticking like driving with brake on.
Leaving for work, i noticed that the abs and airbag lights were on up on the dashboard. I drove to work which is only 8 miles away; going no faster than 45 mph. I arrived at work, placed van in park, turned off the van, took key out of ignition, took off my seat belt, opened door, and the airbag blew up in my face. I raised my arm and my right hand got most of the impact. We have been on the phone for 3 days with the dealer and ford motor company. They keep passing us back and forth both denying any responsibility.
My husband was proceeding in a southbound direction in our 2003 ford windstar when he struck a vehicle (gmc truck) that failed to stop at a stop sign.that vehicle was moving westbound. The impact first occurred with the windstar striking the truck on the passenger front fender, which then resulted in the windstar then striking a curb, immediately followed by the windstar striking a telephone pole. These impacts were all made from the front, however no airbag deployed on the windstar.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy.a police report was filed.as of november 26, 2007, the insurance company was unable to determine the cause of the failure.the driver sustained a back injury and the front passenger suffered bruises to her shoulder and chest.the rear seat passengers sustained bruises to their chests and shoulders.the current and failure mileages were 46,000.*updated 12/12/2007updated 12/12/07
Air bag warning light activated. Would change from a blinking light to steady on for 20-30 minutes. Vehicle taken in for servicing. Now on day #2 in the service dept. Estimated to be readyin one more day.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 45 mph, the driver side air bag deployed suddenly. The contact injured her neck as a result. The contact called the dealer who stated that they would contact the manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the problem had to be legally handled. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Yesterday ( july 5, 2016) when my son arrived at home, placed the 2003 windstar in park, turned off, took the key out of the ignition, took out the seat belt, opened the door and when closed the door the front airbags (driver & driver side)deployed suddenly.my wife call the dealer and the dealer said that there is no recall for our windstar vin number and they can quote for the repair. Failure millage aprox. 133,251 and the windstar was stationary.
Yellow abs light and red brake light come on daily. Yellow air bag light comes on weekly. Took to ford dealer 10/1/11, found codes c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, b1869, b1470, u1262, b1676, b1246. Internal module failure, recommend replacing ecu (verbally quoted $1,000 over the phone). If red brake light comes on, i think it's the abs module, but if something is really wrong, this could create an 'unsafe' vehicle on the road.
Add to safety complaint 106 649 11.... The abs light and brake light problems 'started after vehicle speed control switch recall was done'(recall id # 67506) at the ford dealer in cerritos, california.
Driving east bound at 35 mph when a vehicle turned in front of me and i had a direct hit on the right side of his vehicle. I hit the steering wheel with my chest. The seat belt did not hold me back and neither air bag deployed.
Swerved to avoid collision and the brakes locked causing car to lose control on the wet road. The van hit a tree, flipped on its side and smashed into a light pole. The airbags did not deploy even though there was front end damage.the abs and brake lights were illuminated prior to the crash. Also noticed the speedometer started acting up over the prior weeks (not moving until after a few minutes of driving.)
The 2003 ford windstar, was hit on both sides and the front end was damaged, there is no bumper, 90% of the front end is gone. The airbag did not deploy.
My mother was driving her 2003 sel windstar, a car hit her by a car on the left side of the windstar, this caused the windstar to change direction and crash again with some trees, so, there were 2 crashes, a tree finished in the middle of the front side of the windstar, the automatic door on the left side was damaged and none of the airbags opened, i really do not think this is o.k., my mother was ok, with a little pain in the neck but ok, but anyway we would like to know if this is normal, we think the airbag should have opened, if anyone knows the speed, the severity or other things that need to happen with exact data for the airbag to open, please let us know at: [email protected]
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to come to a stop on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake pads and the vacuum hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Takata recalluncontrollable driving with steeringrear end fishtailing.
Abs, brake light stays on for no reason.spent several hundred dollars having it diagnosed.replace many parts.no resolution. Drives often with a miss especially during acceleration.
Abs/airbag, tire gauge lights on - ebcm module failure.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 25 mph she suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 99300.
I was in an accident on monday, april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5 metalstructure flew off a flat bed and struck my front and front end of my vehicle. (4000k worth of damage) and my airbad only deployed a small amount not all the way.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling approximately 55-60 mph, the front air bag suddenly deployed damaging the driver seat. The driver sustained a minor injury in march 2009, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The dealer called the manufacturer who stated that the contact would be responsible for repairs which would include new wiring and a driver seat replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 98,000.
When starting car airbag light cont' on.cont' problempretention retractor replaced-working. No old parts returned to me.
A vehicle turned left infront of me.having no time to apply my brakes, my vehicle front end struck the right side of the other vehicle at approximately 45-50mph.it was a direct frontal impact to my vehicle of such force it killed the other driver.neither of my airbags deployed.
I was in an accident on monday, april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5 metalstructure flew off a flat bed and struck my front and front end of my vehicle. (4000k worth of damage) and my airbad only deployed a small amount not all the way.
While driving on smooth highway at 35 mph max, the right side airbag deployed and the button on the door post that operates the passenger side sliding door shot out.the vehicle had collided with nothing; nobody in the vehicle felt a bump.there was no visible evidence of collision found by the insurance adjuster, the ford repair facility, or by an expert third party.only the shop's computer showed the reason for deployment as "collision."so the insurance adjuster listed "collision'' as the cause in his report.result: we pay the deductible, our insurance rate increases, and our driving profile now includes an accident that didn't happen.there was no collision or accident.two passengers were visibly bruised, one requiring medical attention as she was hit by the above mentioned button.repair, which will cost approx $800, has not been done pending our trying to settle the cause and insurance issues.the repair facility has the parts on hand and a check from the insurer.
I was driving my 2003 ford windstar limited on smooth roadway at about 50 mph when the driverside side airbag deployed for no reason.no injuries except for a rug burn on my left shoulder.dealer advised that the computer showed a side impact collision but there was no collision.i was told the cost is $1500 for repair out of my pocket.come on ford.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the side air bag on the passenger side deployed inadvertently.the passenger sustained minor injuries and the seat was damaged.the dealer advised her to call the manufacturer.the manufacturer has not yet been notified.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 135,000.
I was in an accident on monday, april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 mph when a 3x5 metalstructure flew off a flat bed and struck my front and front end of my vehicle. (4000k worth of damage) and my airbad only deployed a small amount not all the way.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the driver's side window air bags deployed without any impact to the vehicle and the seat belts locked. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who stated that the failure was due to faulty wiring. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000.
Driver was stalking a pedestrian.
Abs and emergency brake lights come on and off intermittently.middle seat won't go back up and the door locks don't work half the time.
My abs and brake lights on the dashboard come on and off at different times.sometimes they stay for a while (days) and then go off for (days).also, i have been having problems with the gauge arms on the dashboard all of sudden will go back and forth in a quick motion.then sometimes stick in one position and then back to normal and then sometimes not move at all for a while.
Moisture on road, red brake light on. Yellow abs light on no speedometer , no cruise control. Van pulls to right when brakes applied.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road. When he waited a few minutes after the vehicle stalled and turned it back on, it would perform correctly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The local mechanic advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intake manifold casket needed replaced. The dealer replaced the intake manifold casket, installed a throttle body spacer and throttle air valve assembly and re-flashed the pcm to the computer and the iac valve. The contact stated the failure occurred again while driving from the dealership. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle stayed for two weeks. The dealer then installed a crank shaft sensor and a wire assembly.the vehicle had not been repaired fully as the contact picked the vehicle up before final repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 90,252 and the current mileage was approximately 91,000.updated 12/29/10 updated 01/03/11
As i was driving from portsmouth nh to somersworth nh i noticed that the speedometer stopped working,the odometer had nothing but lines, no numbers, the overdrive light started blinking and the abs and brake lights came on. I also noted that smoke has been coming from under the hood when i stop at a light or stop sign. These symptoms match what has been recorded on line as follows,the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (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 attacts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. This switch has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems.i will not allow other family members to operate this vehicle and it appears that the ford motor company will not fix this issue even though there was a recall for this exact issue, recall #09s09 because they indicate that my vehicle is not covered under this recall. The recall states clearly that this issue can cause a vehicle fire with or without the vehicle running.
While driving, turn signal would not turn off after turn was made.i could not manually turn it off.all gauges began to go crazy.speedometer and tachometer revolved from one side to the other then settled at the bottom and did not register speed or rpm.fuel gauge settled to the bottom and the temp gauge did the same.odometer went out (it is digital) and the van heater ceased to function.in about 2 minutes or so all gauges began to go crazy again and they settled back into a state where everything registered normally.the heater came back on.this happened several times while i was out.i reached my destination and was out of the van for about 1 1/2 hours and returned to the van to go home and everything started up and worked normally all the way home.this has happened sporadically over the last couple of weeks.
The abs & emergency brake warning lights come on simultaneously @ intermittent intervals, but not during braking. They usually come on after hitting a bump in the road. There are no issues w/ the vehicle's actual braking @ this time, or @ any point since the problem was 1st noticed.
I have had multiple problems with my 2003 windstar sel to include complete failure of the vacuum system where brakes, power steering didn't work had to have towed.the dealership could not fix and did not have a recall.hoses in this system kept coming off.interior lights kept flashing on without any being turned on.also the "passenger door is open" light stays on.along with abs/brake light stays on. I have taken my van in to have brakes checked.there was no problem with brakes.i have maintenance done on regular basis.problems started with 50,000 miles.i am a single woman and need reliable transportation which this van is not.when is ford going to recall for electrical problems?dealership is of no help, only want to charge for something they can't fix.i took to dealership when front passenger window didn't open.dealership stated that it needed a new motor.i knew better as this had happen before.took home and after a little bump in the road window started working again.part of the crappy workmanship ford used to put together.also dealership stated there was no recall for the problem with vacuum system which i was told was a design problem.ford needs to address all the problems associated with this model.i wonder how many others have this same problem?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the entire electrical system failed and none of the electrical components were operable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Abs and brake light on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the external and internal lights, windshield wipers and door locks would licker on and off sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the body control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 153,083.
Electrical issues. I just bought the 2003 ford windstar ex, and we've experienced the brake light, engine light, interior lights flickering off and on. This is dangerous !!how do we know if there really is a brake problem if the brake light resets and turns back on while driving ? it is very distracting when the interior lights flicker off and on while driving.we are finding out the extent of electrical problems associated with this model. The electrical problem is draining our vehicle battery every night ! i've filed several of the issues with your department, and have seen the complaints on line. What a shame that we have to wait for a serious incident to happen before ford is held accountable for their bad product !!! i hope you can help. Thank you.
Speedometer & odometer stopped working. Abs light on (which has been happening intermittently for several months).
The electrical system, computer, causes the dome lights to go on and off. The electric window to sometimes not work, the abs light to come on and off, the brake light to come on and off.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe had rusted and a hole was present located behind the front driver side wheel. The hole was approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Also, the instrument cluster would randomly stop operating. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (dick brantmeier ford in sheboycan, wi) was notified along with the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Was making a left hand turn from a dead stop when engine without warning cut out during the turn. All of the dash board alert lights (brake, abs) comes on and off all the time. Took the vehicle to 3 dealer ships and could not find anything wrong. Vehicle still cuts out and almost causes an accident each time. Can't seem to get anyone that can resolve this matter. Now the dashboard and interior lights won't either.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 20 mph, the abs light illuminated and of the insrument panel gauges began to fluctuate erratically. The contact stated that the abs light remained consistently illuminated.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired ordiagnosed for the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 12v195000 (suspension), the vehicle started to display electrical failures. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic for diagnostics. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer recommended taking the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I own a 2003 ford windstar, i have tried and spend well much money in a solution but it comes really expensive paying for some one else errors, my dashboard lights( abs and brake lights ) comes on every time while driving the vehicle anywhere, this is been happening even on real short trips, my mechanic told me i got code c1185, means that the ecm on my car is messed up, had to replace, im not the only one and ford is making a lot of money selling this parts to owners to have no problems, i drove this vehicle with my family, and i don't want to jeopardize my family and my own integrity.
My instrument panel keeps going crazy. The rpm needle is now pointing down into the dash. The speedometer usually is not working correctly, it will say that i am doing 20 mph, when i am doing more like 45-50. The gas gauge sometimes says that it is on empty, when i have a full tank of gas. Sometimes the needles work, sometimes they don't (with the exception of the rpm needle...it hasn't moved from that buried in the dash spot for a couple of months now), sometimes the speedometer needle goes all the way to the right and then gets buried in the dash also, so far though, each time, it has came back...even though it rarely registers even close to the correct speed. The repair for this is going to be about $700 is what i was told. I do not have that kind of money, and i am constantly praying that my 17 year old daughter who has to drive it sometimes, does not get into an accident because she is going too fast, and has no clue how fast she is actually going, or one of us may get a speeding ticket. I have looked at websites and seen that a lot of people are having these problems, so ford should do the right thing and make a recall, before someone is seriously injured or even killed!!! also, not sure if it is related or not, but the abs light stays on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked the contacts child accidentally pushed the close button for the rear drivers side automatic sliding door while standing in between the door. The sliding door did not detect the child and closed. The child sustained bruises and scrapes to her left shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician removed the fuse to deactivate the automatic feature. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2003 ford windstar van dash gauges all crazy. Wave right to left,speedgo to 120 but gas empty, bell ringing noise will not shut off, have to unhook battery because after i take the key out still rings, all lites stay on, fuel computer error, mileage flashes, transmission stop over drive, abs and brake lite is on,no sign lites, all gauges go off no reading.
It has an electrical problem.needs wiring harness, needs front and real axle replacement. Dangerous. Alarm goes off at random. Won't hold charge. Steering wheel bearings are shot.
The interior lights flickering all the time.i keep the interior lights off so they don't flicker.
Interior lights have been intermittent for several years, drivers side auto lock stopped working completely, constant draining of the battery, must carry jumper cables.. Third battery in three years, now problem is weekly.thinking this issue may have to do with the fact that the interior lights go on and off at random unexplained times. Sometimes remaining on once the vehicle is off and all doors are completely closed. Problem with abs and brake light coming on at random times in addition to the check engine light never staying reset.charging system lights intermittently comes on.. Sometimes they come on and off but if they remain on cause the car to hesitate or just quit on you. Car is a extreme safety hazard at intersections because of hesitation and stalling. My wife (her primary vehicle) has been stranded in two intersections where the car died completely. My wife is terrified for her safety everytime we are in this vehicle. I have finally had enough and am filing a complaint since i have read from numerous sources that i am one of thousands and thousands having this same issue. Please consider the safety of the drivers of these vehicles and subsequently any innocent motorist or pedestrian who may become injured from these safety issues. Thank you. Ford is obviously aware of these problems and reports and it appears is unwilling to research a fix, or initiate a recall until enough bodies pile up on the side of the road in vehicle accidents,having a vehicle fail completely twice in 3 months in the middle of omaha nebraska intersections is very dangerous, and should be evaluated or recalled.i have replaced batteries, and alternator, fuses, and many dollars in diagnostic fees to family ase certified mechanic who is shaking his head.does ford know what the problem is and just does not want to admit it and complete another factory recall on this vehicle.
Abs (yellow light) and brake ( red light) stay on. Brakes seem to work fine.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument cluster malfunctioned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.
Abs and brake dash lights come on at anytime....driving,stopped at red light,turn engine on..going over a bump in the road...etc,etc,etc.
Abs control module is bad.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the electrical components of the doors failed. The check engine and tire pressure warning light were also illuminated. The contact replaced the battery and the tires. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the dealer advised the contact that the 02 oxygen sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
Purchased a used van from local dealer.it has a dvdplayer already installed (not factory installed).approx.6 months later, i complained to service assoc. While getting an oil change, that my radio does not get stations clearly.maybe there's a problem with the antennae.he said,"it's a ford thing"in 2005i told same service assoc. That the 'door is ajar' light keeps coming on. The trunk. Hatch light comes on and stays on even when back is closed.and the interior lights go on and off. And the dvd player no longer worked.hesaid it could be the contacts, and he would clean them but there's 'no guarantee". The next service check, i told him that the lights stay on after the doors are closed and i 'm afraid my battery will go dead.also that the power locks now go on and off while driving around.i was told that it was probably an electrical problem but that it was not under any warranty and it would be very costly,it could take hours and hours of looking for the problem and it may never be found.i went home and my husband purchased and changed the contact thing for the back door.the light for that back hatch then stopped staying on when the door was closed.i was very concerned about the locks going up and down while driving my three small children around.how could i know if the locks were engaged or not??? if there is a 'short; could a fire start??i called the ford co. Consumer number, explained my problems and the rep. Just told me that "there is no recall for those problems with that van".i said i was afraid for my children's safety, not knowing if the doors were locked or open.when repeated her statement and said to take it to the dealer at my expense.it is now 2008, my locks continue to go up and down while driving randomly, i have to turn all the interior lights off and leave them off, already replaced a battery, back door is open light still stays on!!please advise me!!i am quite frustrated and nervous about this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The failures recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The abs and brake light began to come on intermittently, followed soon afterwards by the power right passenger window failing to go and down, followed by the transmission o/d off light flashing. These would occur until the engine was shut down, then most of the time the symptoms would go away, always to return.when the o/d off light would come on, the transmission would fail to perform at speed andwe would have to reduce our speed to under 50 mph in order to not rev the engine above 3500 rpm. When this light is on, you cannot get to 60 mph without redlining the engine.i have had dealers and mechanics look at this a number of times with no resolution.
Abs/airbag, tire gauge lights on - ebcm module failure.
While driving my 2003 ford windstar model sel, i'm encountering a problem with the braking system/abs, as well as, my cluster gauge going haywire doing what it wants on and off on its own.the braking system is starting to become more frequent.i've gone to ford for this particular problem and a few others.ford looked at my car and told me the rear axel had cracked and they repairedthe axel on recall.i informed them about the abs breaking system.i've been to two separate dealers in staten island, ny.one dealer told me it looks like i have an electrical problem not sure if it's related to cluster gauge/braking system.they told me i had a problem with the right rear window motor as well, which ford fixed supposedly.as far as the braking system goes they told me they took it for a ride and did not see anything wrongwith my vehicle.i told them about the cluster gauge doing what it wants, the abs working/not working.having a hard time stopping car, as well as, telling both ford dealers about my wife having no choice but to pull off the highway because she was having this particular brake problem.i told them the only way she was to stop the vehicle was to crash into these big green metal commercial garbage containers at approximately 10 miles per hour.i showed them the damage to the front of my vehicle as well as telling them my wife had hurt her neck, i was told from both ford dealers that we don't see a problem we can't fix a problem and i am now reading on the web that there seems to be a problem with these cars up to 2003 with everything i have explained up til now.if anybody has any input or contact info for me to call to help me, i would deeply appreciate any help you can provide before one or all of my family members become injured or god forbid fatalities.
Vehicle passenger headlight would come on in the middle of the night by itself and now passenger headlight would not work on dim. They said there was a problem with the wiring harness. So i had to pay for them to take the same materials again. I'm deciding if i should cut my losses and sell. My husband said we should never have bought a ford. I'm disabled and can't afford to be sticking this kind of money monthly into it.
2003 ford windstar driving at speed of 40mph my abs and brake light indicator light up. Garage did a code reset but the abs and the brake did not go away, garage unplugged the battery and plugged it back and the abs and the brake light disappeared.
Battery was dead all of a sudden... Jumped it and all the lights started flickering... Dome light dash lights... Windshield wipers came on and they were turned off... Driving down the road everything shut down until the gas was pressed and then it all came back on... Called several places and no one can tell me what is wrong.
The interior lights in this vehicle flicker on and off at random when driving.it does it during the day and at night.at night is the worst.sometimes it won't do it for a long time and there is times where it does it constantly.shutting off the engine and restarting corrects it but only some of the time.i have been seeing complaints on many different web sites about this problem and i have seen no tsb issued from ford about this issue.
On my 2003 ford windstar the abs light and e-brake light on the console would come on sporadically, stay on for a while, and then turn off.this occurred for several months starting last winter.about a month ago they went on and have not gone off.the sporadic coming on of the lights seemed to coincide with the power failure for the front and rear passenger side power windows.both windows are now inoperable at all times.i contacted ford in regards to the texas instruments speed control related recall, gave them my vin, and was told my vehicle falls outside the cutoff data for this recall.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently, abs system does not work when light is on.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and have had nothing but problems with it.since purchasing the car i have had issues with the electrical system or something which ford claims they can not figure out what the problem is- all they kept saying is you need to pay $ for diagnostic tests which will probably not even tell them the answer to the problems because in order to catch the problem they need to catch it just as it happens which is near impossible.long story short-i have put nothing but $ into this van which i feel should be recalled because after doing research on all the problems there are alot of people that are complaining about the exact same issues for the exact same year and model van.as of now i am stuck with no car to get to work and to get my kids to school because the van won't start and it had to be towed to the shop once again.events leading up to the failure- domes lights flickering on and off at random while driving even with the switch in the off position, fuses getting blown from opening windows, automatic door locks only working when it wants to, alternator and battery failure, transmission failure, and now they have no clue why it is not starting.failures happen every year since i have had the van.i have had the alternator and battery replacedevery year and had the transmission replaced as well.i have had problems with the ac and heat and the brake and abs lights coming on and off at random.i have been stranded on the side of the road with my children and just can't afford to do this anymore.
2003 windstar cruise control shuts off abslight and brake come on together at random recall has been fixed no wiped delay.
My 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare.it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying on.i turned the switch off but the lights still come on.then when i would open the rear windows a fuse would blow causing all windows, radio, etc.. To stop working.i have taken it in several time to have this looked at that they were tired of me coming in and took a black marker to show me which fuse to change when this happens.i have a friend who is a firefighter who said this is extremely unsafe--for the fuse to keep blowing could cause a fire. After this, i woke up one morning and the car wouldn't start out of no where.after towing it in and a few hundred dollars later i ended up replacing the alternator and the battery.as far as the dome lights & the fuse---still flickering and the fuse still blows out--they say they don't know what is wrong with that.after this, while driving with my girls, the car just died out on us.started with the battery light going on then the dash said low battery and then it just stopped running.brought the car in again and they said it was the alternator again.this happened about 1 year after replacing the first one.so once again a few hundred dollars later---they still don't know what is causing this to keep happening.the lights still keep flashing, the fuse still keeps blowing and still no answers.there has got to be something wrong with the electrical system but no one knows what it is.i also found that there are other 2003 windstars with the exact same problems--lights flickering, electrical problems, replacing alternators & batteries, etc...i filed a complaint with ford motor company but they did nothing--they said all i can say is hold on to all your receipts and if a recall is made you will get reimbursed. What does it take to make ford recall these vans??
Abs lightbrake lightthey are always on.
First of all there is a short located by the steering wheel around the air bag. I thought it was the battery so i changed it and a couple of days later my van would not start. I took it to the ford dealer and they couldn't find the problem, so i took it to an old man that just did electrical problems on automobiles. He said it was a bad wire in the steering column and he said to repair it would cost a lot of money, so he bypassed some wires and i have not had any problems since, but when you open the driver side door, the door chimes, like when you leave the keys in the ignition. He only charged me $75.also i would be driving and the interior lights would turn on and off by themselves. This has been happening for a long time. Also the abs warning lights have been on for a while and my mechanic said it is a bad abs steering box. To replace it would cost around $1000. I have had also the head gasket replaced because the ford dealer could not find what was wrong with it while it was still under warranty. It was idling very rough while stopped at a light, also when in parked.it cost me about $600 to replace it. I took it to pep boys and they found out what was wrong with it. I also had the fuel pump replaced, because it kept shutting off while at the grocery stores and had it towed by aaa 3 times in about a year. Bottom line, i will never buy another ford vehicle while i am alive. They are good for the first couple of years, then they start failing. So sad, because i have been a ford guy for over 35 years.
The abs, traction control, and brake warning lights will come on all at the same time after driving for only a few minutes.once these lights come on, the abs and traction controls are completely inoperable, and in bad weather this could lead to a crash.the warning lights illuminate faster when it is warmer outside.i believe that at $2800 to repair, this is a serious problem and should most certainly be a recall, especially in a family vehicle where children could be in danger.
The vehicles electronic antilock brake module has failed. There have been numerous warnings and notices that brake fluid leakage onto the module , is a known cause for early failure. All my dashboard lights turn on within a few minutes of operating the vehicle. The dealer did confirm this failure and suggested a replacement that is not under warranty of course. This does not seem right, that a known and acknowledged vehicle design problem with the gasket on the brake fluid resevoir leaking fluid on the module and causing premature failure is not a mandated repair and not simply something left up to the manufacturer. I don't have the funds for this costly repair
The brake light is always on for abs and emergency brake.they are often spongy and don't operate well.this issue has been ongoing.the car has been looked at dozens of times but no issue can be identified.
Continuing problem with power rear sliding doors.non-operational on drivers side and opening by itself on the passenger side.also, does not retract when closing if there is an object in the way as stated in owners manual.happened after 1 year warranty expired.feel quality should be better than 1 year especially since the power doors were a big selling point with the vehicle.one door was fixed within the 1st year, but 3 or 4 months after that we had problems with the other door and now we have it with both doors.we will leave the minivan in the mall parking lot and return with one of the doors open.it also opens automatically, at times, when we close one of the front doors.
I purchased a 2003 ford windstar used in october of 2012. It had 114,000 miles on it well from day one i have had a problem. The rpm, speed and gas on the dash go crazy. It says i am doing 20 mph when i know i am going faster than that. The rpm will go and up and down. I was driving to work and the brake light and trac off light came on. I tapped the break and it went away. 5 miles later i was making a right turn and the car just stopped moving. Could not go reverse or in drive. I had the car towed and was told it was the transmission yet i had no signs that it was the transmission. I was told the other issues were an electrical problem and would cost me any where from $700.00-1500.00 plus up to $2500.00 to fix the transmission. Started doing research and found that these are very common problems with the windstar. Also i have problems with my lock on the driver side door. Sometimes it will not lock and other times will not open. You have to climb through the van to unlock it. They need to recall this especially the electrical problems...this is unsafe! i will never buy another ford....
While driving down the road the abs and brake light come on and stay on, and the interior lights come on and go off.i've had the brakes checked, and they are fine.we changed the module, which we were told was the problem, but it didn't solve the problem.the problem occurs more often when the weather is warmer, but it does happen during the winter, too.it is very distracting while driving at night, especially, to have the lights on the dash and the interior lights flashing, and it could be dangerous.also, i wouldn't know if the brakes actually had a problem.
Brake light (e-brake) and abs light come on intermittently after about 5-10 minutes of driving.this either cause the abs to disable or not depending on which mechanic i talk to.two mechanics have looked at this, and recently i was denied an emissions test due to this (non-emission related) problem.according to several websites, this is slated as a _very_ common problem with this year of vehicle, and i would like to get it fixed...the dealer wants over $1000 to diagnose and repair this problem that if not resolved, results in intermittent abs, or fire.
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 i had to bring van in for different sensors, and abs light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast i'm going, or how much gas i have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, theyinform me i have a hole in the left rear axle, and i have to leave the van there, and i may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do i have? i can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
Vehicle violently buckles forward and back when stopped at light. This continues for a few minutes then the abs light, brake light, and check engine light turn on at the same time and the car stops buckling. This happens at least once each time i use the vehicle. So approximately 5-9 times a day. The buckling is so bad i'm afraid my foot will slide off the brake pedal and i will roll into an intersection. I took my vehicle to theodore robins ford in costa mesa (949) 642-3017 today and they say there is nothing they can do. I also found this website talking about this exact problem http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.please help[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have had no transmission issues with my 2003 ford windstar van.i drove home from work early this morning (3:30am.)i went to leave for an appointment at noon on the same day, and nothing.i started my van, attempted to put it in gear and nothing!!no warning, no nothing!!i have never towed with this vehicle (it doesn't even have a hitch,) the total weight of people riding in it has been 350 pounds.there has been no stress on this engine as i don't live in mountainess areas.i am a single mom of 4 little kids, receiving no child support, working pt, just able to pay the bills, and ford needs to fix this issue!!i have also had numerous other 'problems' but nothing so major the vehicle couldn't be driven (interior lights flashing, blender door actuator going out 3x in a year, rough ideal especially when cold, back door handles not working from inside, back doors so hard to open and close, i can hardly do it, back wiper worked one day then just stopped and hasn't worked since, one back window opens and closes only when it feels like it. I also just put $70 in gas in this vehicle! ugh!!
Abs and brake lights come on within five minutes of driving.now the o/d off lightis flashing on dash.
Our 2003 ford windstar continues to have intermittent abs & brake lights activated on the dashboard.upon an internet search, it was recommended to forward such problems to nhtsa for documentation.the following codes were retrieved from the windstar: c1185 and u1262.it appears that the abs control module will need to be replaced.
Item # 1 engine light came on and stayed on.vehicle began to idle sluggishly when cold. Repair shop investigated and found the lower engine manifold gasket had failed.replaced lower manifold and gasket and problem was corrected.item # 2 battery light flickering.grounding strap between alternator and body frame failed.reads open with multimeter.created by own grounding strap using 10 ga. Wire and weather resistant ring-type connectors.no more battery light.item # 3 internal lights flicker randomly and intermittently.slamming all doors does not seem to affect the condition.problem still remains.i turned of the dome light switch to keep from running down my battery and eliminate the mobile "disco" effect.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the entire electrical system failed.the windshield wipers did not operate, the interior lights shut on and off while driving at night, the power windows would not open or close, and the power doors worked intermittently. The contact stated that there were several instances when children became locked inside of the vehicle. In addition, the instrument panel was inoperable.the dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor however, did not evaluate the vehicle for the other failures.the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was 105,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Vehicle is a ford windstar limited 2003 minivan.the advance trac system came on during normal operation and on dry payment and under normal circumstances.the vehicle was not spinning and i was driving about 25 mph.the vehicle pulled to the left into the oncoming traffic and then slowed to a stop on its own.there was a terrible noise as if the front suspension was being torn apart.i drove the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the advance trac system.after testing the transmission and i proceeded to my destination.when i was a few hundred feet from my home i turned the advance trac system back on and it repeated the same scenario. I then parked the vehicle in my driveway and call a towed truck for delivery to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle.
The battery light comes on occasionally. When it comes on, the electrical system has reduced power. This is confirmed by the headlights dimming, wipers moving at slower speed. If i turn the ignition off and then restart, the battery light goes off and everything functions normally. If i don't turn the car off, it will die in a short time.
Gas gauge doesn't read correctly. All gauges stops working while driving.abs and tcs stopped working correctly in 2008. Lights have been on warning of them not working. Drivers side passenger door will not work correctly. Check advance track warning light stays on. This has been checked, but light stays on. Rpm gauge stays at maximum. Often while driving, it feels as if we have the emergency brake on. We have to change tires often. When i apply the brakes the vehicle will either not stop, or makes a grinding sound before it does. I have had the brakes checked and the brake pads are fine.
Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems.our van has had this issue twice now and needs to be a recall item as ford is well aware of the issue and the major safety issues it presents! we are looking for nhtsa to press them for a resolution with so many of these vehicles on the roads and the number of events.
Our 2003 ford windstar began experiencing intermittent electrical failures. On may 27, after driving normally, we stopped for about 30 minutes. Then the van stalled several times on a short trip. After another 10 minute stop, it operated normally again. Several times during the next week, although the car did not stall, the power to the steering and brakes went out. We had an appointment with our local ford dealer to service the van on june 7. However, on june 6 the power systems failed, causing the car to crash into a road side mailbox. No personal injuries occured. Nothing was done to correct the failure. At our expense, ford would have had someone look at the vehicle to see if they could determine the exact cause of the accident. We choose to deal with our insurance company instead. The car was totaled and repossessed by state farm insurance.
2003 ford windstar's brake light keeps staying on within 2-3 minutes of car heating up.
The abs light comes on occasionly. Brakes continue to work. I am told it gives a 1185 code meaning a bad module.
The abs/brake light indicator came on. It sometimes will go off (usually when there is road salt on the road. It stays on and will not turn off. I took it to the ford dealer thinking it was the brakes/or the brake sensors. They said it was the abs control module failing. It was too expensive for me to replace. When the indicator was off i took the car for emissions inspection and it passed. Now the emissions inspection is due and the lights are still on. I do not want to spend $900.00 to replace the part on an eleven year old car especially since there is no guarantee that is the exact problem.
- on january 17, 2007 the contact's2003 ford windstar caught on fire.there were no warning indicator lights when she drove the vehicle earlier in that day.the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire , and that sparks were seen under the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed.the fire department has not determined the cause or location of the fire. The fire also caused damage to two other vehicles. The contact has pictures and a videotape.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the wires from the overdrive switch in the transmission were burned and the fuse was inoperable.the vehicle became engulfed in smoke while driving at an unknown speed.smoke was rising from the instrument panel and the vehicle would have caught fire if the contact had not turned off the engine.the dealer stated that there was no recall on the wiring harness; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair.the failure mileage was 96,000.updated 03/12/09.*ljupdated 03/16/09.
Interior lights come on randomly and blink while driving. Sometimes they stay on after turning off the vehicle draining the battery. The door ajar stays on when the door is closed. All contacts cleaned and it still does this. Driving with a flashing light in the vehicle is distracting and could cause an accident, this seems to be a problem in all ford windstars and should be investigated.
I have a 2003 ford windstar. My brake light and abs light never turn off. My warning that the door is open is always on as well so my interior lights stay so my battery dies. My head lights turn on and off as well.
Abs light stays on replaced sensors at my cost still stays on auto door locks stopped working door ajar light stays on heater door had to be replaced cruise control works then stops working at dealer ship now for rear axle to be replaced also for another recall for fuel bypass heard of new recall frame supports mine looked rotted so they will also need replacing they have had car 1 month nowknow idea if when i will see againwas told it could be 2- 3 months just for axlenow new recallhope they just buy it back so it stops bleeding me!
Purchased new in 2003. This vehicle has electrical problems and yet we are being told that we have to eat the financial bills instead of ford. From sensors failing, to interior lights flashing at us, and the vehicle sputtering while we drive down the road. Ford knows that the 1999- 2003 windstar have serious safety and electrical failures, yet they do not want to correct the problem at their cost. Ford would rather pass on their problems onto the consumer and at the consumer's cost. 2013 at our cost of $1,000.00+ we replaced the coil assembly pack, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors, spark plugs, and wires. Now we are replacing them again. The abs system, the traction control, and the cruise control all interwoven and all failed in 2009 and we were told that it is not important by the dealerships. We placed our obd scanner on our vehicle and this is what we pulled. P0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many "service departments" a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every time. Why are we having to replace the coil assembly packs, wires, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors,and plugs so often, when we are being told that these platinum plugs and wires should last 150k? we honestly believe that ford should have recalled this vehicle years ago. Ford should compensate us for our troubles, instead they increased our financial burden, and ford should have placed us into a safer vehicle all at their cost. This is our only vehicle. When it fails, we have to pay thousands to get it repaired at our cost. Ford should take on the financial responsibility when they know that this vehicle has these issues. Major repairs= 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and now 2015.
2003 ford windstar the side doors have not worked right from the time we bought this van. Took it back to dealer, said it's contacts are dirty. Still didn't fix doors they don't work right to this day now the abs brake light keeps coming on! the rear axel are cracking and recalled.the windstar should be recalledcomplete!
Abs control system failed , light comes on and stays on, relay failure. Slow sticky brakes response.
The speed meter gauges goes crazy
It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently.no rhyme or reason but make us feel unsafe.have taken infor service several times and they can find nothing wrong with abs or brakes.car only has 56000 miles on it now and we can't trade it or sell it because of the problem.internet research shows thousands of entries with same problem.found individual on ebay that has business repairing ecu cold solder joints so this is definitely a factory default.abs and brakes function properly but those lights should not be coming on.it appears to be a cold solder joint which is clearly a manufacturing defect.since the ecu sits right under master cylinder a brake fluid leak leaking fluid on ecu has and could cause a fire.mmmford should replace the defective unit at no charge to the customer.
I have a 2003 ford windstar affected by the latest recall concerning a faulty switch that leaks and can cause fires.i took my van into a ford dealership yesterday for this problem. They replaced the switch but that faulty switch has ruined the abs module. The cost to replace that is over $1200. That should be covered in the recall too. An ap report yesterday by tom krisher and stephen manning states that "nhtsa also identified four reports of leaking fluid damaging the antilock brake control module, resulting in a fire." while i am not aware of a fire i do know there have been instances when i park my van that the front end seems extremely hot. I plan to have my garage check for signs of fire or overheating due to this problem. As of last week my speedometer has intermittent problems of not working, particularly when the engine is hot. The abs and brake light are both on all the time.
Abs light on constantly despite repairs.
Abs/brake lights are coming on constantly....losing power....front/passenger side windows will not work, lights go on and off.....
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the hub has been replaced 15 times and the electrical system is faulty.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle.the contact feels that the manufacturer should repair the vehicle.the current mileage was 91,000 and failure mileage was 81,000.
Abs light on 2003 ford windstar comes on in warm & hot weather.
Leaking brake fluid, cruise control switch caught fire, melted abs ecm wiring connector, brake light on after brake service, abs brake light stays on, fuse had to be replaced.
The abs brake light comes onvery often.(for about 2 years now) the electrical lights blink on & off alot. (started around 2005). Worried if there will be an electrical fire. The approximate incident date goes back years, so i just put in today's date.
The abs and brake light come on intermittently. This just started in our 2003 windstar with 60000 miles on it. This happens from once every time we drive the van to once every couple of weeks.
Abs light coming on due to heat on circuit board.occurs whenever the car gets warm, started during summer.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and the steering wheel also seized. The contact was unable to maneuver to the shoulder so the vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the electrical system was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced some unknown electrical components, but it did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Abs & brake light on after speed control recall performed.
We own a 2003 ford windstar.our instrument panel has gone haywire.the tachometer stopped working, it is completely off the scal.the speedometer does not work.sometimes it registers that you are doing 50mph when the vehicle is not moving, and then will not register any speed when you are moving.you cannot determine what your speed is at any given time.my vehicle is beginning it's third week in the at the dealership.i was told that the parts were being held at the border in mexico.i have also been told that the part is on a "national backorder".at this point the dealership has determined that i need a new instrument cluster, which again, is at the mexican border, in customs, or so says the dealership.
I kept getting an intermittent brake and abs light that resets when the car is turned off. My mechanic troubleshoot it down to the ecm for the abs.failure of ecm in the abs brake system resulting in the abs light and the brake light being illuminated. I am sure they have fixed plenty of these by now. Why no recall on an obviously bad part/design?
There is some kind of malfunction in the 2003 ford windstars.the windows will stop working all at once or at random times.the lights will stop working and then start again. The radio will stop working and start again.these are all on random fuses.ford says they can not fix the problem if they do not experience it.the problems will last for a few minutes or up to days at a time.the cruise control also will not engage at times.these are all getting power as the cruise control will tell you it is ready to engage and when you try to engage it , it says its been deactivated. The radio will eject or load cd but will not come on.we have not found a solution yet but feel this can be a problem if the lights go out at the wrong time.even the windows not opening can be a problem.if a bee or something else gets stuck in the van you can not always stop to get it out.as my husband and daughter are very allergic to them it is a danger not being able to open them.in looking up solutions i have noticed a great many other people with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 80 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure but stated that it might be a problem in the factory wiring. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
For a few years, the abs warning light has been intermittently coming on. It has mostly been during the warmer months of the year. Also, the brake warning light has been intermittently coming on. Sometimes the two lights come on together sometimes individually. Also, the low tire pressure warning has come on numerous times when there was no issue with tire pressure. Now i have a new issue- the speedometer is reading incorrectly. This is very unsafe because i am teaching my son how to drive and he is very nervous already, now he has no idea how fast he is going! this problem is also intermittent but happens 80 percent of the time the vehicle is driven. Mostly, it is indicating about half of the vehicles actual speed. I also got an airbag warning yesterday for the first time. I assume this issue will start to show up more often now. This vehicle is unsafe to drive with all of these erratic warnings and indications. Please help the nation out by mandating a recall of the ford windstar wheel speed sensors & vehicle speed sensors.
Abs, brake warning lamps lit, speedometer doesn't show the operating speed.
The abs, traction, and brake light come on intermittently.
Bad abs module is a problem that very many windstar owners have. So you think you have abs and you do not also alot of windstars have burned. This is a danger to owners.
After driving vehicle short time the warning light for abs malfunction lights along w/ brake warning light. This happens intermittantly. Likely brake warning light problem is low fluid in mastercylinder yet fluid level in every case was ok. This problem is ongoing. Scan code was c1185.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and abs lights illuminated without incident.an independent repair shop determined there was no problem with the vehicle and reset the codes.the lights illuminated again and the dealership determined the abs master cylinder needed to be replaced.also, the door ajar light stayed illuminated, but was not been inspected by a mechanic.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that when starting the engine, the abs, brake, and over-drive warning lights illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and air conditioner became inoperable. The contact reviewed recall (nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000: vehicle speed control) but could not confirm if his vehicle was included in the recall or if the recall was related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was not available.updated 11/03/10. *lj
Abs sometimes works and other times does not.after brake service at dealership, they take no responsibility for this known problem.result is abs does not always work .brake light on after brake service. (brake light (red) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out abs brake light (yellow).
While driving at night on the interstate or any other road, the headlights suddenly went off for about 10 seconds. I heard a clicking sound under the left side of the dash like the sound of a relay engaging. This happened several times. I had the battery replaced and it was ok for about 2-3 weeks then started again. Driving during the day w/no lights on the a/c blower motor suddenly stopped working and then re-started. This also happened several times. I heard the clicking under the dash at that time too. I took the van to the ford dealer. They kept it for 5 days and found nothing. I was at church and came out to leave. I started the van and the wipers came on by themselves on intermittent and would not shut off no matter what i did. I turned the van off when i got home and the next time i started it the wipers were off. I was driving down the road with the a/c on and the blower motor suddenly stopped working again and also the radio, power windows, and power locks. Again i heard the relay clicking sound. It stayed off for about 10 minutes and came on long enough to open the windows (it was 92 degrees outside). A couple of minutes later it went off again and stayed off for the rest of the day and most of the next. When i noticed a storm coming, i went out and started the van. Thank god the a/c, radio, windows, and locks were working at that time so that i could shut the windows. I drove it to work the next day and all was working. I left the van with my boss (he's a mechanic) so that he can take a look at it. My rear axle was replaced under recall about 16 months ago. I'm frustrated with this problem. I bought the van used in july of 2015. It has meticulous service records and has been great up until this year. Ford really needs to do something about this.
My abs and brake light keep coming on.i have had several items done to fix problem including tune up, cleaning of contacts.i am now told that the abs circuit controller may be bad.this is a $1,500 job that just may fix the problem.i have already spent about $600.judging from the hits i get on the internet this is not an isolated problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that none of the windows or doors opened with the key remote. The windows do not open but the doors can be opened manually. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not determine what causedthe failure to occur. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Rear axle completely snapped in two. Also, the van has the abs and brake lights are on took in for a code read and nothing. The electrical acts very strange music and lights fade in and outand the cruise control is very jerky.
Smoke coming out from under the hood,then after a few weeks the abs light coming on. At the same time as the abs lightthe speedometer started going all over the place. Also at this time cruise control when on would deactivate and basically do whatever it wanted. But while all this was happening there was no smoke.
The brake light comes on at speeds 35mph-40mph for no reason and stays on until vehicle stops and computer reboots.the brakes have been replaced and and brake control module replaced.everything possible has been done accordingto what the tester says may be wrong.it did not pass a state inspection for this and nothing can be found wrong with the van to cause the light to come on like this. This appears to be a non-fixable, but costly problem due to the fact that everything has been tried that might be causing it.in the end a repair shop charges a substantial amount to reset the computer and send you on your way.it is my opinion that the company needs to do a recall, if they know what causes it, and correct the problem once and for all.
Abs and brake dashboard lights warning that abs system is inoperative, speed control system also inoperative.break pressure deactivation switch leaking oil.this leaking oil has traveled down abs wiring harness all the way to the abs controller. Unsafe condition.ford dealership has refused to repairthis dangerous condition as a manufacturing/design defect and stated there currently is no recall issued for this very serious problem!!
2003 ford windstar trouble codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1243, c1212, c1210; abs and brake light comes on intermittently don't know if my abs is working when this happens.
2003 ford windstar abs, cruise and brake issue.light stays on all the time, possible fire issue.# cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning. (problem # 1)# abs brake light (yellow) (problem # 2 or problem # 1)# ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1).
2003 ford windstar ecm failure causing abs system malfunction.recall of a related symptom in october 2009 did not fix this current issue.
Abs and brake light stay illuminated as soon as the van is turned on. The dome lights flicker on and off. I've taken the van to the dealer for the dome lights and they could not find anything wrong with the van, but told me that it is a very common complaint and it is likely the start of a total electrical failure on the vehicle.
Engine revs and car accelerates while driving.engine light stays on.abs light goes on and off.door locks click open and close while driving.interior lights go on and off while driving.
Both the emergency brake light and anti-lock braking light on instrument panel were illuminated within 5 minutes of having started the car. After approximately 10 minutes, all electrical appliances failed, including directionals, brake lights, etc. The engine continued to run, however it struggled on uphill climbs.
When driving up hills the "od off" transmission light will begin to flash and though i depress the button on the shifter the light will not stop flashing.only way to make it stop is when i turn he car off and then turn the vehicle back on.
Abs light and brake lights stays on, cruise control never has worked, have fixed the brakes and the lights are still on. Now i think the 02 sensor i guess it may be the oxygen sensor is out also i think it keep on burning up my alternators, i put a new last year and just had to put another one and i think it is about gone also.
Loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) melted brake deactivation switch (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure brakes the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) fire or smoke coming from under the van abs ecm area while off. (problem # 1) melted abs ecm wiring connector. (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 # 2 or problem # 1) ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeel without warning. (problem
Abs light will not turn off. Also the check engine light blinks on and off and the car will not take any gas.
The speedometer, odometer & cruise control did not work & abs pump ran continuously.abs & brake light stayed on.this only happened when the outside temp. Was around 80-85 deg.f & lights shut off once the engine cooled.diagnosis was defective brake control mod.pulled fuse 101 to keep pump from running.in 2012 the lights remained on with fuse in and the speedo & odo would go out intermittently.nov. 2013, lost speedo & odo all together.
Suddenly my speedometer,odometer,aircond compressor did not function. Several displays did not register correctly the abs and brake lights on the display would come on and go off. I found the safercar.gov site and it guided me in the right direction to find the problem with the brake pressure deactivation switch. Fuse #10 would blow. I caught the problem before any thing caught on fire. Ford needs to be responsible for this.
It was a cold night -35 f, when i was in canada.when i started the car the next morning, my emergency flashers came on.i pushed the emergency flasher button to turn them off but it didn't work.i continued to push the button but it didn't turn them off.there is no fuse to shut them off.they are still flashing.this problem has virtually killed my battery.now i have to disconnect my battery so it won't die, if i don't use the car for an more than a day or two.i went to a mechanic to replace the signal light / emergency flasher unit.he said that he couldn't fix it because when he disconnected it, the emergency flashers on the dash were still flashing.so he charged me for labor only and returned the part, at no cost to me.he said he saw another case like this on google (think it was wisconsin).the same thing happened after a cold night.worse of all, he said that the entire instrument cluster had to be replaced to fix it.this cost was around $1,200.00.this vehicle is only worth about $1,500 and is only 11 years old.i believe that this defect should be covered by ford.it doesn't seem to happen much but it basically makes me have to drive with my emergency flashers on all the time, unless i pull out 2 bulbs in the rear and a total of 3 fuses (in the car and under the hood).this latter situation, ultimately, leaves me with no signal lights.i use hand signals.i think they are still allowed by law.
2003 ford windstar was being backed out of the driveway, approximately 15 feet. Driver smelled something, heard sound, and felt heat at feet. Driver immediately turned off ignition and removed front seat passenger from vehicle to a safe area. The vehicle burst into flames within seconds and was totally consumed by the fire.
My 2003 ford windstar continues to smoke and the abs and brake lights keep coming on.it also has electrical problems because the interior lights continue on flashing and the door locks sometimes do not work properly.the problem seems to be a widely experienced issue because i have found numerous websites describing these issues.
This is a copy of the letter i sent to ford recently.i thought i would try both paths to see if there is any other information out there about this issue. Ford motor companycustomer relationship centerp.o. Box 6248dearborn, mi48126hello,i have a 2003 ford windstar vin xxxxxxxxx that has a problem.{dealer name} has looked at the problem twice and found nothing.the problem has occurred twice in the last 12 months.so far it has happened within the first five minutes of operating the van.if the van is in drive and you are holding pressure on the brakes for an extended period of time (extra long stop lights), the following will happen.the engine will increase in rpms and jolt forward until you get enough pressure on the brakes to hold it at a stop.if you put it in neutral or park, it will continue to move forward if you let up on the brakes.the only way to get the van out of the situation is to shut it off.once you restart it, everything is fine.by pressure on the brakes, i mean you better push the pedal to the floor or you will be moving!i am not sure if my wife could hold it long enough to get it turned off.the first event happened in stop and go traffic at a congested intersection.i almost rear ended the car in front of me.the second event happened when i was the first vehicle at a stop light.when it jolted forward i was in the intersection.luckily i was not hit by another car.my question is, what can be done about this problem? my wife will no longer drive the van because she is scared of it.the problem will happen again.hopefully it will not cause an accident, but eventually will.so i would like to resolve the issue before it becomes a bigger problem.the van has also had other electrical abnormalities.
My wife and i bought our van after owning a 2000 ford windstar. I used to work for a ford dealership and have only owned ford vehicles most of my life. This van has changed my mind and i will have to think long and hard before buying another ford. Our van has been a problem ever since we drove it off the lot. On the way home the right front door window quit working and took two trips to the dealer to repair. Like other people have said the electric side doors have a mind of there own opening a closing on there own. There is a loud pop every time the side doors open. After several trips to the dealer nothing was done. The engine keeps revving up to the point that you have to stand on the brakes at a red light to keep it from running into the intersection. The dealer again looked at the several times and nothing has been found. As a former mechanic i have been fooled by this also and have replaced the throttle position sensor hoping that would fix it with no luck. The van would not start at times and would have to be jumped off. The battery was replaced as a precautionary measure because this is my wife and kids in this car and i want to take no chances. Finely i was around one time it would not start and found the alternator to be bad. Replacing it and nightmare but that another story. Now the van still idles high and the check engine light and or loose fuel cap light is on. This van is a pieceof junk and i regret the day i bought it. I am in my fourteenth year as a deputy sheriff. I do not want any thing but a ford as my patrol unit after working on and driving every kind of car out there. It will be hard to buy another ford as the vehicle my wife and children ride in.
2009 ford windstar. Purchased van 2 years ago and it has been difficult! automatic doors pop open loudly or not at all. Had that fixed. Rear window occasionally work! interior lights flicker or stay on at different times! rear sensor signal does not work.
Abs and brake light coming on and off with weather change for a 2003 ford windstar, looks to be the same issues that everyone else is having. Will stopping my car within the required design distance be affected if abs is not working correctly due to the soder on the board breaking down.
Speedometer lights come on while driving and don't go away. Now the car wont start from whatwas told to me because of electrical problems. Rear driver light doesn't work but can signal,left rear passenger lights wont signal.
I own a 2003 ford windstar.approximately two months ago the abs and brake lights came on while i was driving.when i restarted the engine the lights turned off; but while driving they came back on again.this now happens almost every time i drive the vehicle.when my mechanic examined it he said that the module was shot.while i was deciding the best way to handle the necessary repair i decided to research the problem.my research shows that this is a very common and dangerous issue with windstars.i hesitate to replace the part only to have the same issue in the near future.
With no prior problems to report, i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it.the gear-shifter felt somewhat loose as if i were parked at an incline without putting the hand brake on.however, i was parked on level ground.after turning the vehicle off, i was finally able to get the vehicle out of park and into neutral where i was able to start it and put it into drive.whenever i placed it in park it was extremely difficult to get it back into any other gear however,it would randomly go into gear as if there was no problem. But once placed back into park it would get stuck again. Now there is all kinds of wacky electrical stuff going on...window swithches aren't functioning, no tail lights, fuel gage is not functioning and the remote alarm entry only unlocks the drivers side door.there is a clicking in the left side of the steering column when trying to utilize any of the listed electrical functions.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, it was found that the rear axle was corroded and fractured. The contact also mentioned that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic who stated that the electronic control module had failed. The contact also stated that the interior lights erroneously illuminated intermittently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The approximate failure and current mileage was 149,000.
Abs and brake light stays on, o/d indicator flashes, speedometer and odometer not working, a/c stopped blowing cool air. All this happened all of a sudden. I notice it being a chain reaction on 2003 windstar's.
Recently issued recall of 2004 ford co. Minivans for input shaft failure, all ford windstars including 2003 models have the same issue. Freestar van is nothing but a name change for the same poor unsafe vehicle. Along with the many safety issues, owners should be compensated for the repairs made on substandard vehicle. Including the frame issues, brakes issue, electrical and engine quality.
Anti-lock brake system became inoperable according to code c1185 abs light and brake light illuminated on instrument panel.
2003 ford windstar.brake and abs lights came on, fluid leaking out of brake pressure switch.fluid wicking down to other wires blowing fuses.abs control unit wires soaked in fluid.possible fire.also electric door locks stick both fail to unlock and fail to lock even though the solenoid is triggered.the actual lock is sticking on 3 of the four doors.
My yellow abs brake light and my red brake light indicator come on whenever my brake lines begin to heat while driving. I have also had intermittent problems with the over drive light coming on and off, and the odometer and the speedometer failing. This has occurred since the windstar van was new. The previous owner had tried to have the sensors replaced but it continued to happen, and still happens now with me. I am concerned that if the brakes do fail or need repair, i won't know as the lights are always on, anyway. I am also concerned with the possibility of fire due to a short, or being ticketed as i never know when the speedometer will begin to fail. I was told by an independent mechanic that there was an unspecified electrical short causing these issues, and that it would difficult or impossible to trace. I am experiencing both problems 1 & 2 as described on the following website. **** http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ ****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.
The middle seat door locks fail randomly. When they fail, it is impossible to open doors. Must click locks open and close approx ten times to make the door open operate. We had it repaired in apr 2010. They worked for about a month and the problem is still present. The additional lighting package lights flicker on and off randomly. That was repaired at same time and worked for about a month also.we had the system checked and paid about $800 for service from a ford dealership, gurnee ford, 18834 west grand avenue in gurnee illinois 60031, receipt dated april 15, 2010. This is a dangerous problem. The doors need to open and the flickering lights come on and are a great distraction esp at night.
Absand brake light comes on and off, drivers side window and rear drivers side wing does not operate properly, radio changes stations on its own, engine serge when in ideal, interior lights come on by themselves, noise in rear when in reverse.
Abs & brake light on all the time and the systems don't work when light is on therefore they aren't never working and my odometer quit working and my other gauges go crazy like it's an electrical problem gone crazy. I don't know what gauges actually work and which ones don't cause they seem to go crazy and read different all the time. But, my abs & brake light stay on all the time no matter what.
Sliding side doors worked intermittently. Told nothing wrong. One stopped working. Cost close to $400 dollars and took all day. Said it was an electricians nightmare. The very next day the other door quite working. We have no children, so do not use door in excess. This is more than coincidence. The first one needed a new plate or something like that. They said it would be $1000 if the motor goes.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the engine light and the abs light was illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated they could diagnose the failure for a fee. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the vehicle would not start occasionally.when he would follow the instructions in the owner's manual, the vehicle would function correctly.in other instances, the vehicle would not start at all.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they wanted to charge him for a diagnostic.the dealer was unable to assist.the current mileage was 76,000 and failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 7/3/08 the doors would not open when using the remote. Updated 07/03/08
Where to start? almost seem like to many problems to list.we will start with the constant draining and replacement of the battery.new battery every few months. Thinking this issue may have to do with the fact that the interior lights go on and off at random unexplained times.sometimes remaining on once the vehicle is off and all doors are completely closed.problem with abs and brake light coming on at randoms times in addition tp the checl charging system light.sometimes they come on and off but if they remain on cause the car to hesitate or just quit on you.i have 3 kids and am terrified for our safety everytime we are in this vehicle. I have finally had enough and am filing a complaint since i have read from numerous sources that i am one of thousands and thousands having this same issue.please consider the safety of the drivers of these vehicles and subsequently any innocent motorist or pedestrian who may become injured from these safety issues.thank you.
I have a 2003 ford windstar sel that has 86,700 miles on it and for the last 18 months the abs and brake warning lights come on at the same time after driving about a mile.i'm not sure if this compromises the safety of the vehicle.there should be a recall on this because my mother-in law's 2002 windstar is doing the same thing as well.
My ford windstar has had all of it's brakes redone twice because of failure of abs system. As i havebeen driving the abs lights along with the brake lights will come on the dashboard. Ihad the brakes redone twice, still happening come to find out it is a malfunction of abs unit itself. Do i have to contact my consumer advocates on the local news to get a recall started because i am a hairs breathe away from doing it. I can no longer put up with these repair bills as i am on disability for a bad heart and the news will just eat this up!
The abs light has been one for quite some time many months, maybe a year. The brake light intermittently been on or gone off, but has been on for some time - the last 6-8 months. We have a known brake oil leak, as we have seen the puddles and frequently refill it. This is very similar to the ford recall 09s09 but our vin # is not presently included. On 8/21 the all of the internal gauges "went wonky" and then stopped indicating anything (speedometer at 0, even though i was driving down the highway at 50-60 mph.this "wonky issue" has been present since the spring of 2014.also, the cruise control has not worked for a few months (about the same time we first noticed the "wonky gauges" which used to always accompany a rapid acceleration) since the last week, the gauges are "going wonky" on their own, even when i don't rapidly accelerate.we have read online about a brake oil leak affecting the scds and our issues seem very similar to those described in a recall!to recap, the "wonky gauges" have been an issue since feb/march but was only observed when depressing the gas pedal. Now, since a much more severe episode on 8/21/2014 the gauges are acting up even at slower speeds, the gauges are "going out" and not registering anything at all for 10-15 minute stretches. A/c, radio, clock, windows, turn signals stop working. And abs/brake lights are illuminated.thank you for your consideration!
Intermittent abs & brake light have appeared a few months after we bought the van but far enough after our "used car warranty period". I just found out today 1/10/11 that it needs the electronic control unit replaced which effects the abs system.estimated repair/replacement cost is about $850 due to the specific sensing to the vehicle that needs to take place before during and after as well as labor getting to it and installing it...this is not something that is wear and tear.i've only had my van for 3 years.apparently the heat makes it expand and contract placing stress on the solder joints cracking the solder joints.we should reconsider the placement of this control module on the vehicle and/or the materials that encase it.not sure if any connection to the wiring harness or not.i'm thoroughly frustrated.it's currently in for the rear axle inspection repair/replacement warranty only reason i found out.
We bought a used windstar in july of 2007 have been having the same issue with the brake light and abs light coming onat times.
2003 windstar electrical problems.lights flash any time at all. Headlight will flicker when driving at night. Different warning lightswill come on randomly. This has been aproblem since i bought the van used. Burns out alternator and batteries.many exact complaints on the internet. Transmissions just quit. Many electrical problems. Not only costly but dangerous. They have no solution too the problem.put in a new alternator,battery,diagnostic testing. Still the same.
Brake light and abs light are both lit at all times after driving for a short period of time. Mechanic says that abs system will not work.
The rubber on the wires going to the power distribution box rubbed off and melted shorting out everything. Cased the speedometer to go out tachometer to stop working abs and brake lights to come on and overdrive light blinks. May have cot on fire for a min i smelled smoke but went out on its own.
My 2003 ford windstar's abs and brake lights come on intermittently. Also the dome light needs to be off otherwise it flickers on and off.
I was driving to the store and the speedometer needles went crazy and the abs / brake lights went on. After a couple of minutes the needles went back to normal and the abs/ brake lights stayed on.we changes the sensors that go to all 4 tires and the lights remain on.
The yellow abs light is on all the time and my speedometer is jumping around erratically. The vehicle also surges when the cruise control is on. This only started happening after the vehicle was in for repair of the rear axle and front sub-frame recalls.
Abs light and brake light stay on.have new brakes. Interior lights keep flashing on and off when drivingbattery light stays on. I have had battery tested.
While highway driving, the speedometer, gas gauge, temperature gauge and instrument lighting became erratic and failed. A short time later the situation normalized. Several months prior the tachometer malfunctioned and became inoperable.
Abs and brake light came on. Brought 2003 ford windstar lx to ford repair shop. 1,825 later, im reading these complaints. Very expensive considering i only have 45,000 miles on the van. Im very disappointed in the ford company for not addressing these issues.
Abs, brake light stays on for no reason.spent several hundred dollars having it diagnosed.replace many parts.no resolution. Drives often with a miss especially during acceleration.
Rpm needle went all the way to right while driving and can't get it to go back wondering if ths will cause problems while driving.
Vehicle was skipping/jerking when trying to accelerate (happened recently), abs and brake lights come on and off w/o warning, inside dome lights were flickering, and front windshield wipers would not stop after being turned off, until car was cut off (happened over 2 year period). Had a dealer to fix problems to a tune of about $2300.
I drive a 2003 ford windstar.within about 5-10 minutes of starting the vehicle, both the yellow abs light, and the red emergency brake light light up on the dash.the brakes still seem to be working properly.i even took the vehicle to a mechanic and the brake system checked out fine.however, the lights are still on, and won't go away.
The door locks don't work right,and the gauges suddenly went sporatic.the rpm gauge needle went so hard, it is stuck to the dash.not usable.it does this regularly now. (the gauges and locks).
Abs and brake light stays on and all gauges won't stop going crazy. Making by battery die.
Driving down the road and all of sudden dome lights start flashing on and off.try to turn them off with the switch and they still keep coming on.sometimes my automatic windows won't work.first it's one side and the next time it could be the other side.
Abs brake light will turn on and off at random times. Also, brake (e-brake) light comes on, interior lights occasionally flash, all running lights and headlights have gone out (really bad when driving down highway at night), and loss of all electrical (radio, lights, heater fan, dash illumination, headlights, running lights, etc... All go out at same time). Alternator and several batteries have been replaced. Electric windows will occasionally stop working as well.obviously the huge issue here is the fact that the abs system may be disabled, dash warning lights randomly come on and off, and all electrical shuts off, with losing headlights and running lights being the biggest issue!
Abs problem. It occurs intermittently as soon as warm weather starts. I have had it checkout byseveral local auto repair shops and they say it is a existing problem with the abs unit. I have had theswitch on the master cylinder replaced, still the same problem. Ii have contacted ford with poor results. They say there is not a problem with the abs.
"abs"and "brake" indicator lights within dashboard turn on intermittently.
As the drivers of ford windstars we all got treated unfair ford wont even help its current ford windstar drivers i've met alot windstar owners and they are agitated,, first off only had this since last year and after the last 6 months of this it has been a terrible van to drive, first changing the alternator 3 x's and the battery 4's really would get a person violent, whatever happened to customer service beyond the mile of service as ford always talks,don't get me wrong the van can go miles til empty, also, the back windows the driver side doesn't open, it gets hot back there, oh wait the ac don't work in the rear either, don't go to far on a hot ride 4 hours away, you'll be sweating within the 10 miles you'll be drenched, when you open a car or van , big rig,limo, bus, the lights come on , not this mean pup, if you drop money, better wait til morning you'll be searching all nite, it doesn't matter who the current driver the vehicle is you should proceed to bring them in for adjustments, there cost, oh wait you just put $500 init, here we go again, another $200, by the time it hits 6 months you just spent money you needed for groceries, oh wait $5.00 is all you got, now you gotta beg for food, and don't have no money to do squat, ford i hope this reaches you, so you see i cant tolerate a non honest company, i should have bought that honda or that acura, pure smooth running cars right there, quality built is there name and i stand behind them, ford you get 1 star, honda 10 stars...a driver of the unwinning 2003 ford windstar se, ford you got that buyback program still, she really needs a new home, a home worth big bucks to dump into her, anyone reading this out here, if you here of any help for this sick 2003 ford windstar se, ford is it about time you , demote and let a new car maker come to town.
Prende la luz de freno junto con la luz de abs en tablero. Se escanea y marca el codigo c1185.
Abs lamp and brake warning lamp stay on. After a short period of driving these lamps come on and stay on. Even after all brakes have been serviced by ford dealer.
We have had many different problems with our '03 ford windstar.we have had the powersteering pump replaced 3 times.we have had the transmission rebuilt because is quit working.the abs and brake light on the dash are always on.we can not adjust the temperature of the a/c or heater.it is always cold.the rear air selector switch does not work.the dome lights flicker from time-to-time.the rear speakers work about 1/2 the time.the brakes sometimes make a growling sound when applied.the mechanics can not find the reason for the noise.the rear door indicator switch needs to be replace.when we shut the rear hatch (door) the doors will not lock because it seems that a door is still ajar.
Electrical problems that required the replacement of the main electrical harness 3 times, which were under warranty.the interior lights continue to flash and flicker to this day, both day and night, creating a hazard to safe operation of the vehicle.there are also false aleerts of the tire warning system, and other intermittant electrical problems in the vehicle.there is also a noise coming from the front end, which is in the area of the sub frame assembly.
The vehicle abs warning light and brake warning light go on and off.diagnostic code of c1185.no viable reason for the failure.lights are illuminated on the dash board regularly but with no particular pattern or reason.loss of abs breaks as a result.fearful of accident or vehicle fire due to issue.nothing done to correct the problem as there does not seem to be a clearcut solution to the problem without impacting other functions of the vehicle.additional issue with interior cabin lights going on and off while driving.this is distracting at night and could cause an accident.this is a product defect that has been happening since 2007.i will not pay to fix something that happens in many of the same models and is clearly a defect that should be recalled.i've told the dealership and they say i need to pay to have a modular replaced.
There is something obviously wrong with our ford windstar's electrical system.upon unlocking the car with the remote, only the rear hatch will unlock.all of the other doors try to unlock, but there is not enough power to push the lock all the way up.after replacing the battery, the problem still persisted.this is not only a very obnoxious problem because each of the doors must be unlocked by hand, but this could also be a sign of other problems with the electrical system.in an emergency with children in the car, i need to be able to unlock the doors as quickly as possible.
Abs and brake light will come on and off. And battery and alternator keeps going bad.
I am an owner of a ford windstar sport which i purchased new in 2003.i've recently had the scdsreplaced under recall number 09s09 ( october 2009) and am now experiencing another possible error which might be linked to this recall.for no reason at all, during the cars movement the abs and warning lights illuminate.this worries me that there is still a serious fault with the braking system on this vehicle. To date i have not replaced any parts as i've discovered through many internet chat rooms that this may be a faulty ecm main circuit board,which i am informed is a very expensive part to replace.money is very tight right now so i will have to continue driving this vehicle until i can afford the repair or ford decide to replace this defect as a safety issue. Updated ivoq 11/24/10
My abs/brake lights have been coming on while driving.lean codes p0171 and p0174 are showing.also electrical system, mainly locks have become inconsistent.when using remote to open locks, sometimes a door lock will not open on driver or passenger side. Also, interior lights sometimes don't shut off when supposed too.
There was a safety recall initiated by ford for corrosion of the engine cradle - 2003 ford windstar structure: frame and members:underbody shields nhtsa campaign #11v030000.ford repaired the left side only, leaving the right side rusted and now several significant rust holes have appeared on the right side.ford disclaims any responsibility saying that they made the repair properly but i claim they made the repair inadequately.bad metal is bad metal and regardless of the fact that the holes were discovered over a year later is inapplicable as good metal does not rust through to the point of creating a safety hazard.if the engine cradle fails, the engine will fall from the vehicle, potentially while moving.gas will spew across the road and a fireball will ignite.other drivers will either hit the engine, swerve to miss it and hit other vehicles, and/or get caught in the inferno which will cause significant damage, human harm and needless deaths.ford initiated this safety recall because there was this safety issue and the issue remains.safety was not improved by simply repairing one side of the engine cradle allowing the other side to corrode to the point of sizeable rust holes being created in a short period of time following the initial inadequate repair.once a safety recall is initiated, it is in the best interests of the public to ensure that the repair is properly and completely made and therefore that the safety issue is fully resolved.
This van keeps draining our battery. We have tried to figure out why the van's electrical system keeps draining the battery. It has drained our battery several times.
Since we got our 2003 ford windstar new in december, 2002, we have always had an issue with constantly needing to fill the brake fluid.the ford dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong.in feb, 2008 our abs and brake light came on.took it to a firestone repair shop, they fixed and akjusted the brakes and they said it was a problem with the brake sensor and that there was nothing wrong with the brakes when they were finished, just the light was on and we needed to replace the sensor.as it was extremely costly and they told us there was nothing further wrong with the brakes, we choose not to replace it.in june 2008 our cruise control stopped working.we again took it in and they could not figure out what was wrong.two weeks ago, august, 2009, we had all new brakes put on.just yesterday, august 21, 2009, our brake fluid was almost empty.we took it back to the place we had the brakes put on, and they just filled the brake fluid and said there was an air bubble.upon driving home from the repair shop, we noticed that our speedometer and odometer had stopped working and the overdrive light was now flashing.so, we have the following warning lights on our control panel: abs, brake, overdrive; and the following items not working: abs, speedometer, odometer, overdrive; and a continually disappearing brake fluid problem.don't actually know if the abs works or not.
Electrical problem doors lock sometimes, next time no lock, abs lite will not go off replace fuse, drive 5 miles, abs lite comes back on, has for 2 years,wasted money and time on trying to find solution.fuses blow out faster then i can replace them.
The gauges in the vehicle keeps going nuts. Moving from one side to the other,tachometer, speedometer, gas, temperature, battery. The tachometer gauge hit the transmission selector and now that is pushed over to 1. It appears there a many fords that have this problem but ford refuses to fix the problem. The fix is well over $400 just for the instrument cluster.also they refuse to fix the power steering whining noisethat all fords have. If this is a well known problem then how come the ntsa don't make them fix the problems.
Dancing gauge needles.
A few days after buying the van the abs light started coming on, it goes on and off. My interior lights have flashed on and off, my passenger window no longer works! and the gear shifter is loose and sometimes hard to get into park.
Abs brake light is on due to faulty abs ecm. Replaced the abs ecm.
2003 ford windstar.abs and brake warning light come on intermittently.seams to be mostly when wet roads, but has occurred on dry days also.took to local ford dealer and was told abs module had a lot of error codes and the wiring connection looked damp.mechanic put dielectric grease on the connection, but i received no info on the error codes.
The abs light is on all the time, the brake light is on most of the time. Also the instrument cluster jumps erratically and the right brake light does not work.
6 months ago my abs and brake light started coming on sporadically. Interior lights started flashing on and off at different times day and night.very disruptive to driving and dangerous to other drivers on road.dealer says no recalls on this item.am having independent mechanic check this out.also affects the brake lights and turn signals when sometime working and sometime not.
Abs light and brakes light along with engine light and tire light all came on out of the blue.
Abs light and brake light come on and off.
The brake and abs light came on the day after i bought the 2003 windstar. I had to do some research to figure out that it needed a little bit of work because the previous owner lied about why they wanted to sell the van. They said nothing was wrong with it and it ran great. Well now there are some major issues with the windstar. Shortly after the brake and abs light came on the engine light came on. Now i am trying to come up with the money to fix this problem.
Service brakes,hydraulicbraking distance suddenly increasedthe abs and brake light have been on in my car steady for as long as i have owned the car. The ford dealer was unable to resolve this issue.
2003 ford windstar 71,000 miles - bought new for $35,000in december 2003, i purchased a new 2003 ford windstar.i am the onlydriver of this van, to and from work and a few road trips.in the beginning a few things went wrong but i wasn't too concerned at the time.since then, here is a list of things that has gone wrong with this van:1.no heat - blender actuator2.driver's sidewindow wouldn't roll up or down (fixed)3.passenger side window and back windows do not work4.interior lights go on and off5.gasket replaced on engine because car was dying when i came to a stop. ($450)6.rear window defroster doesn't work7.rusting out by back tires8.transmission failure $2,800.fluid from the radiator got into the transmission fluid! (now how did that happen other than being defective)9.2 safety recalls i am lucky i haven't been killed in this vehicle!the transmission failed with no warning!you would think when i had my car serviced they would have noticed that my transmission fluid did not look right.i am so frustrated with this van that i have worked hard and struggled to pay for, but i did it.my entire family has always stuck by ford and i have always defended them.i can't afford another vehicle right now so i had to dig deep to pay for these repairs.i have done quite a bit ofresearch on this vehicle and i cannot believe there hasn't been a recall on the transmission. Now i am stuck with driving a $35,000 van that i don't feel safe driving![xxx] copy to:nhtsa (national highway traffic safety administration)missouri attorney general (consumer protection)information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abs will sometimes fail. Dash lights come on and "check traction control" alarm. Turn van off then on again and will clear. Problem appears to be intermittent. Mechanic checked and it is the abs unit alarm c1185. Also my speedometer sometimes does not read correct speed.had recall 09s09 completed and speedometer has been o.k. But abs still cutting out intermittently. Sometimes it fails just by turning the ignition on, sometimes while driving. Only consequence is that the abs/traction control system is not available when it fails.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The brake and overdrive indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Abs light came on and won't go off.mechanic can't figure it out.last month the brake light came on and now it won't go off either.i did some research and discovered this is a fairly common problem, leading to a potential fire.
The abs light and brake light come on during the spring and summer months not in the fall and winter months.
Our 2003 ford windstar has had multiple electrical issues and now a possible bad intake gasket causing a rough idle/check engine light/lean running code. I have no confidence in our local ford dealer as they couldn't repair either the interior lights coming on while driving or intermittent operation of the rear passenger vent window. Their answers are always well if it's not acting up when we test it there isn't anything we can do. But i know that they have other vehicles in for the same problems so they do know. We have replaced 2 taillight bulbs and 1 headlight bulb in a vehicle 3 1/2 years old with 34,000 miles. I won't take the rough idle problem in till it's doing it 100% of the time so they can't squirm out of it. They say since we have the extended warranty it would be covered if it's the intake gaskets but i don't trust them. This is our 3rd and last new ford vehicle and they have all had electrical issues and intake/head gasket issues. Ford=poor quality and service.
System failure, speed control, speedometer, odometer, heater/airconditionerafter looking up online what caused my systems to fail, i went to sinclair to purchase the part. I was told by parts mngr that it was on re-call for that and i would have to have it fixed by their service dept. They confirmed this was on re-call and had me return later that afternoon. After four and a half hours i was asked to come back that they were having difficulty fixing the problem. I attempted to make an appt later the next day and was told it was too late that i did notbring my vehicle in in a timely manner and they will no longer fix my vehicle. Their are no expiration dates on this re-call. I have received a customer service receipt explaining what they did and stating that they strive to give the best customer service. What a joke, they left me with a vehicle that is not safe to drive in this condition, after taking up my whole afternoon. I responded with a very disheartened lack of satisfaction and was referred to ford headquarter. I was told that this was never a re-call item by ford. If this was handled acurately the first time, my car would already be fixed. Dave would never have let this happen, he built this dealership on the concept of good customer service. If his team made an error, he would fix it on principal even if it meant he ate the cost. I guess his reputation was buried with him.i will be looking to purchase a vehicle in january and i will purchase from someplace else.[xxx]please help us get our van fixed.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1.there are no particular events leading up to this problem.2.my a/c started blowing hot air, o/d off light is blinking, odometer and speedometer quit working, brake/abs lights stay on, locks go crazy randomly.3. We have not corrected this problem yet.i was doing research on these problems when i found a website with exactly the same problems that linked to this website.
Parking brake light and abs light come on after driving a short distance.i've found this to be highly frequent problem on 2001-2003 ford windstars. Also read that this could cause fires and even death.we also have internal lights that flash on and off while driving. This is dangerous at night as it could startle the driver.i've read this is also a common problem.please!get the ford motor company to recall these vehicles and correct this problem.a huge percentage of the these vehicles have the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the passenger side sliding door would not function with the power button.the door would have to be opened manually from the passenger compartment.the dealer stated that there was a service bulletin for the failure, but there was no recall.the contact was informed that a tsb kit was needed.the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and referred her to nhtsa.the current mileage was approximately 77,000 and failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 07/15/08updated
Dash abs, brake light on, speedometer, rpm gage jumps back and forward, cruise control accelerates, passenger window and rear side window doesn't work.
My 2003 ford windstar has sever electrical problems.the interior lights randomly come on and will flash until i turn them off with the dash control.it will go for few days with no problem and then start flashing again.this started at about 40,000 miles and still happening at 115,000 miles.dealer has check several times and says they can find no problem.of course won't do it when at dealer.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake module burned out on the vehicle and caused the fuse to burn out as well. The wiring harness burned and now the air conditioner and speedometer have failed. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage and current mileage was 123000.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs light on, on dashboard.brake light on, on dashboard. Recall work was done.
Multiple episodes of the abs traction control and brake light coming on at the same time..if you shut off engine and restart the warning lights go away.started several years ago thru present time.have had vehicle serviced and they have tried to reset the error codes with out successseems to be worse when its wet.
My 2003 ford windstar has several problems. The abs light and the brake light on is lit on the dashboard.the cruise control is inoperable and the power windows do not work except for the front passenger side. I am concerned because i take my 3 kids to school and back everyday.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the interior light switch would sporadically switch on and off. The computer system light would also sporadically illuminate and give a false reading while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer was called and the contact was awaiting a return call from the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Car quits running while in motion.the interior lights flicker, the abs light comes on and the car dies.i have replaced the alternator and they say the battery is ok, but it will not run for more than a few miles at a time.i have to repeatedly get a jump start.i just replaced the transmission with only one hundred thousand miles on the car.
The brake light and the abs light came on as i was driving down the highway. I tested the brakes and they still worked. Pulled over and checked them out on the side of the highway. Worked ok continued on my trip. Have since had numerous times this his occurred. Have found out this happens when the car has been driven and has reached normal operating temps. Have been told by mechanics that the abs module is bad! i have not had it repaired yet. Lights are annoying though.
Abs light will go on and off when the weather gets warm. Stays off in cold weather.
2003 ford windstar se brake and abs lights on intermittently.the following codes are present:c1226;c1235;c1185;c1198;c1194;c1254;c1246;c1250; and c1242. The mechanic said it appears the abs control module is going bad or is bad at a cost of $700.i replaced both rotors, drums , right wheel bearing, left inner tie rod and my brakes work just fine. The lights coming on are an annoyance and could possibly cause a fire??
The abs and trac off lights have come on simultaneously and will not reset. The traction control switch does not work.
I have a 2003 ford windstar se.i have had many electrical problems with this vehicle.after searching this van on the web i have found out that many other people have had the exact problems with their 2003 windstar.there is obviously something wrong with this years models and ford should recall these vans!
My 2003 ford windstar is experiencing problems with the brake lightand abs light continuing to turn on intermittently. I have had an issue with my van battery being drained over night. I called sunset ford in peoria arizona and the service advisor told me it was recently repaired in nov of 2009. I hope that you can help since i believe there is still a problem .
I have had several electrical failures with this vehicle include the wires corroding for the brake/abs lines, the ignition wires failing and the more minor codes produced for faulty sensors in the door ajar system. I am currently determining if it pays for me to replace the wiring, or junk the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the abs light remains illuminated, followed by the brake light.there is also fluid leaking and melted wires under the hood.the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.the current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel and the head lamps sporadically come on and off even when the car is not started. The brake lights sporadically come on and off as well even when the brakes are not being applied. The aircondtioner also failed and only comes out through the defroster vents. The vehicle has been taken to a local mechanic but a problem could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the air condition was repaired however it failed again soon after. The current and failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle has not been repaired as of current date. (sc)updated 06/16/08
We bought a used 2003 ford windstar lx. We have had one electrical problem after another. Anti lock brake lights going on. Engine light going on. Driving down the road and all interior lights go on and stay on or the lights start flashing and flickering. Yesterday the anti lock brake lights have gone on again. Recently this has been happening several times a week. This morning we were at a stop sign waiting to pull out onto a major highway and the car would not move. My husband stepped on the gas. The engine roared but the car would not move forward nor would it move backward when put into reverse.we have had this van at the garage numerous times for these repairs. Each time being told that the problem resolved. Each time spending several hundred dollars.
My vans brakes started acting funny when i came up to a stop. The abs system is acting as if the van is going into a skid and activating the anti lock brake system. It causes improper braking distance which has almost led to an accident. After operating for awhile the warning lights go on in the dash for the abs and traction control, at this point when the lights go on the systems are disabled. When you shut off the van it resets and the problems persist when you start it back up. I believe there is problem with the computer board causing this problem. It can possibly lead to an accident and or death.
Started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks, then headlights went out on highway at night with no other cars, first for a couple seconds off then on then off for good after a few more seconds.after another 10 min or so they went back on and stayed on.also wipers did not work, or radio, windows and door locks.another time during heavy rain in daytime the system failed again, wipers went off.this was on busy highway.luckily they went on again after 10s and i was able to see and pull over.very scary. Happened off and on again.turned out forward control module was bad.dealer replaced one i got from junkyard, no more problem.
While driving vehicle stalled intermittently. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and dealership could not find any problem, and told consumer to come and pick up the vehicle. However, vehicle stalled while pulling out of the dealership. Then.dealership indicated that the computer chip was bad and replaced it. Three week later, upon starting the vehicle , the engine turned over, and vehicle stalled.vehicle is currently at the dealership. But,dealership could not identify what was causing the vehicle to stall, but suggested that several parts shouldbe replaced.
My wire in my 2003 ford windstar not working my electric doors do not lock and my back control panel is not working and i checked my fusebox and a fuse was burned out so i replaced in and it blew out again so some thing is wrong with my wiring and i do not know what to do now.
Bought used vehicle from dealer and noticed the abs/brake light was constantly on. It was "fixed" before completing the purchase. Lasted for a few days before lights came back on and stayed on. Was told it not a big deal, so i didnt worry about it. Was not experiencing any other issues until 1.5 years later when i turned the defrost fan on and it stalled the motor as i was traveling. The next weekend my husband wanted to look at it and after the van idled for a few minutes, turned on the defrost and it did not stall, called it a fluke until we popped the hood and had smoke coming out!
Brake, abs, and other lights come on, drive disengages, van will only run in 2nd or low gear until you turn it off then on again.very dangerous situation as the van loses power and decelerates. Fuse #1 sparks when putting in a fuse.blows the fuse immediately.interior light then will not work.van is currently being looked at by phil long ford.
After going about 4 miles after starting up van, abs light comes on, occasionally the red brake light will come on too, speedometer goes crazy (up and down) and inside lights flicker at random.seems to be some sort of electrical issue and/or brake issues.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
Braking distance suddenly increased brake and abs lights come on when going down road. I have replaced the brakes and this still happens, the mechanic saysthere is a fluid leak around the abs connector system??.door open light stays on and will not allow doors to lock properly.
My 2003 ford windstar limited edition has major electrical problems. The hazzard lights will not go off therefore draining my battery. I have to disconnect it whenever i shut it off. It is currently at bay ridge ford for the recall involving the rear axle. However it has failed emissions for code 171 and 174. I believe there is a major flaw in the design of the windstar van.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the motor for the driver side window was repaired several months ago because it had not been working at all.the rear wing windows work sporadically.he also stated that all of the interior lights illuminate for no reason.the current and failure mileages were 30,515. Updated 12-12-07.updated
The contact owns a 2003 ford wind star. The abs and exterior brake lights remain illuminated after brake application. Also the interior lights flashes on and then off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; since the technicians could not duplicate the failure they could not provide a remedy.the failure and current mileages were 41,000.
My speedometer will not work at all, go up and down or get stuck, indicating the wrong speed, while in motion, also at a stop, it will pop up, happens on city street and on highway.i have researched this and there are multiple complaints about issue with ford windstar minivans. To me this is an extreme safety issue as i find it distracting, have no idea how fast i'm going. I was driving through a school zone today and while i was not driving fast, i could not say for certain that i was within the speed limit. I'm continuously looking at my speedometer, taking my foot off the gas to see ifit will drop, but i can't trust that the speed reading before was correct. I can be driving and it will pop right up to indicated 100mph, when i'm driving in my neighborhood. I get alerts and signal alarms for "low brake fluid", "check advancetrack", my airbag warning light is on intermittently, and my rear back up sensors don't work either. I have also had problems with the drivers side sliding door not staying shut when parked, i have had this feature disabled for safety reasons. It will start to close, reopen, start again, close partially and then reopen again, even if the door is locked it will do this. These are all ongoing problems, i don't know if they are tied together. I have had the vehicle looked at for problems and have been told that codes come up under diagnostics but when the actual parts they are warning about like the abs, low brake fluid are fine.i have had the car at a ford dealership multiple times for the door issue and were told they could not figure what was causing the issue.
The abs and brake lights come on.the brakes have been checked and our mechanic informed us they are fine.the indicator lights come on once the car has warmed up or it is rainy or hot outside.this problem has been going on for approximately 3-4 years.
On almost every trip the abs and brake warning lights come onthe dash. Dealer stated a problem code c1185 and said the abs module would need to be replaced for about $800.
Abs light. Took my 2003 windstar with only 74,000 miles on it to an auto parts store to get codes as to explain the redundant abs light. There were at least 12 codes all pointing back to the abs module. This issue with the abs has been on going for 2+ years.
2003 ford windstar minivan vehicle had been driven to a workplace and parked for the day.upon entering the vehicle to travel home, driver started vehicle normal and attempted to shift automatic transmission into gear to move from the parking space.the transmission would not engage into either drive (forward) or reverse (backward).vehicle was towed to a garage and then to a transmission shop.estimate to repair the transmission exceeds $2500.the transmission had shown no signs of slippage or other visible, audible and/or shifting issues.since the incident, i have done online researched and found literally hundreds of similar complaints and incidents on this vehicle model.we have also have repeated electrical problems with this van.interior lights come on and go off for no reason.interior lights blink while driving in daytime or nighttime.sometimes the rear power wing windows open...sometimes they do not.service lights come on and off including brake and abs system lights, service engine lights, and others.we are thoroughly disappointed with this vehicle.
My sensor lights are flashing, abs light, o/d light trac light, check transmission light is on. Also my speedometer stopped working, and my backing warning signal stopped working all of a sudden without any type of warning.
Bought the 2003 windstar in 04/26/ 2004 it was a certified program car from a dealer and had mileage of 013335 we have had several problems with it.first the rear doors will close and then reopen the dealer replaced the sensors in the doors still have that problem, second the ball joints need replaced, third the passenger window would not roll up or down intermittently, fourth lift gate door ajar light keeps coming on you get out and shut it and it still is on next time you open and close maybe a day or two later it will go off, fifth the abs and brake lights on dash come on and sixth the passenger door ajar light comes on and won't go off.the side doors and the window was noticed before the warranty went out so we bought the extended warranty.
Lights turn on and of inside the car. The abs light and the brake light on and off. Windows stop working get stuck.
Ihave a 2003 ford windstar se model that has cost well over a thousand dollars in repair.i have replaced 2 batteries and two alternators, and the problems still have not been fixed.i now have no way of knowing how fast i am going or how much gas is in my tank.the electrical systems need to be recalled on these vans.people on line are complaining about the problems and their vans failing because of faulty electrical.i use my van to transport my family and do not feel safe on this van.i have had all the necessary recalls taken care on it.when i drive this van the speedometer is not correct, i think i am doing a certain speed but when compared to other vehicles it is clearly not the speed intended.my gas gauge is always wrong i fill up on gas and it stays full one day and the next it's almost empty.i now have to keep and eye on my mileage to know how much fuel i have.the doors never close properly andmy liftgate ajar signals always on. The doors do not lock orunlock when i need them too, which has become a hazard, because i can't leave anything in my van for fear of it being stolen.this van has had been to the local dealership and cost me well over 400 dollars to replace an already brand new alternator and new battery which cost over 80 bucks, plus the two hundred dollars for the first alternator and another 100 for the first battery.the heat doesn't work properly either.this van is a nightmare of electrical problems that need to be addressed by ford asap.this van has left me and my children stranded on the side of the road in the country and i will not put up with it any more!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the exterior lights, turn signal lights, odometer and sliding doors failed without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the total intergraded power module failed. In addition, the contact stated that the anti-theft system failed.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2003 ford windstarabs and brake lite comes on and goes off at times. I bought the car 5 months ago, i don't know if it had this problem before i got the car.
Interior lights went on and were flashing while driving at night.
We purchased the 2003 ford windstar in october of 2003. Since that time, the van has been in and out of the shop 5 times because of a loud screeching in the power steering, interior lights flickering on and off (which they told me that they couldn't find a reason for that and that i should just turn the interior lights off so that it dosen't happen), and a thumping in the front end when the wheels are turned sharply. They told me that i should bring the van to the shop whenever any of these things happen since they couldn't figure out what was causing these problems and i have done that. I am currently driving a loaner car from the dealership because the van is back in the shop. I called ford motor company and filed a complaint with them. I need to know why this is happening and what can be done to fix this van.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While approaching a stop, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The brakes, abs, engine, and door ajar warning lights previously illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,190.
I was driving home from whitefish montana which is about 20 miles from my home when the van just stopped, it kept running but would not move so i shut the van off and it wouldn't start unless it was jumped, so we jumped it all the way home. We ended up replacing the battery and the alternator the van ran good for one day and than my o/d light started flashing and the van was running really rough and would not shift our of first causing me to only go 35 mph in a 70 mph, not fun at all. Got it home and looked up some information on line and they told me to check the #19 fuse in the fuse box under the hood and sure enough the fuse was blown so i drove it around the block and it blew again. So we put in a 20 amp fuse and i made it home but this morning i went out to go to work and it started and it drove but than just stopped there was nothing there, i turned the ignition off and tried to restart it and nothing, no noise no nothing so i had to push the van to my house, just imagine what could of happened if i would of been in heavy traffic and my van did this. I love fords but this is ridiculous i can not afford to fix all these issues that continue to arise what next a fire under the hood. Please someone help me with this.
We have not been properly informed about all of the recalls or other issues with our vehicle. The vehicle does have a lot of problems from the electrical, structure, engine lights are always throwing codes needing a lot of sensor replacements at our cost, the rpms seem to run fast sitting at a light(we have to turn off the engine and then restart), and the engine seems to run hot, brakes, cruise control(cannot use), traction control(cannot use), interior light are always flickering, passenger windows(cannot use) and door locks(cannot use), both rear windows(cannot use), leaks from roof, rear door and sliding doors, the cruise control, brake and traction control lights stay on while driving(we were told by a dealership that we can still drive the vehicle, but we won't have anti-lock brakes.), the ac is always having trouble staying charged, the ac/heat control switches have malfunctioned(it has to be set away from the cold and the speed to 3/4 speed to work right), the battery keeps losing charge, the brake tail lights stay on draining the battery and had to get repaired by us because the dealership could not locate the problem, driver seat has malfunctioned(cannot use per dealership's request), cruise control and traction control does not work, suspension seems to have a lot of squeaks and popping sounds, alternator and starter had to be replaced several times, the coil packs need constant replacements, all spark plugs and wires had to be replaced before their time, cannot use the rear wiper because it goes down onto the paint and starts wiping the paint and not the rear window, constantly replacing exterior lights all around, the engine constantly cuts out, we told the dealership for several years that there was an antifreeze smell and they could not locate it until 5-28-13, replaced bad front and rear axles on 5/28/13 and many others. 12k-18k to repair everything.
Warning lights in dash come on and go off, abs and brake light stay on, cruise control don't work every time.
Last week, my parents were driving my 2003 ford windstar home from breakfast with friends.the friends were following them home, when they saw fire coming from the bottom of the van.they immediately began honking their horn to get my parents to pull over.my dad stopped the van they franticly got themselves and my 4 and 6 year old children out of the van.within3-4 minutes of everyone getting out, the van was completely engulfed in flames.and the van was reduced to just metal with in less than 10 minutes.we do not know the reason the fire started at this point, but do know that this has been happening with ford vehicles over the past few years.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact statedupon starting the vehicle, the anti lock brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that all of thegauges on the instrument panel would intermittently display inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I noticed the brake lights on my dashboard coming on and disappearing intermittently.i had no idea that my anti lock braking system is sporadically working like so many thousands of other windstar owners.i have three small children that i transport on the highway to and from school and i hate to think of an accident that could be made worse by this situation.don't wait until a child or any other person loses their life over this situation.please recall this module as was done on the ford escape so that lives don't have to be lost.this seems like a severe safety issue.my brakes squeal constantly in hot weather and i fear of a fire breaking out while my dog and three small children are in the car.please let me know if maybe getting in touch with our local news channel or any other media outlet would shed extra light on this problem.
Abs and emergency brake light on and off when i turn car on and off did not know what it was. Took to mechanic lights when off before he could check. Scds was replaced in feb 2010. Going to new ford dealer to check. Haldeman ford in hamilton nj installedscds and they were the worst dealership ever. Read info from prior complaints. Possible fire,ect. Was nervous so now taking it back and having subframe recall inspection.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact attempted to start the ignition repeatedly however, the engine failed to operate. And the battery required a jump start. The failure recurred numerous times on separate occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. There was a technical service bulletin pertaining to the defect under nhtsa item number: 636000(electrical system:battery). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My abs and brake light on my 2003 ford windstar which has only 63,000 miles had been coming on intermittently. When i carried the vehicle to the local ford dealer they informed me that if i had arrived one day earlier on 8/19/08 i could have received an out of warranty service adjustment but when i arrived on 8/20/08 i was one daytoo late. The ecm is causing the brake light and abs light to turn on according to the diagnosis and will have to be replaced. The original estimate was $757.00 but when i mentioned the number of complaints on the nhtsa.gov website they automatically dropped to $672.00. I will now be required to pay this amount for a known problem with the ford windstar vehicle. Ford is not taking responsibility at the local service center.
Yellow abs light and red brake warning light stay on.this began after having recall # 09s09 (speed control system modification) performed at bondy's ford in dothan al.lights were not on when left dealership...came on later and have stayed on.brakes do not seem to work as well now as before the recall work was done.
The abs and brake warning lights come on frequently at any time for no reason. My mechanic says there is no problem with the brakes; he thinks it is a defective brake module. This is a safety issue, since it cannot get a state inspection when these lights are on.
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with rust and shaking violently while driving. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard when it was engaged. All of the gauges on the instrument panel fell below zero, the brake light illuminated while all of the lights on the instrument panel began to shut on and off. The rear axle was cracked on each end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who added two plates on each side of the axle.the contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) & recall 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was concerned with the remedies and stated that they were inadequate. The contact asked the dealer if they could guarantee that the axle would not break with the two plates but received no guarantee. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
I just brought a 2003 ford windstar an the same day i got it the window on the driver side does not work.. So i started looking online to see if anyone else had this problem. An sure enough 1000s of people have with the ford windstar. I heard lots of bad things about this van an now i scared to even put my kids in it. I have 5 kids an don't wanna take the chance of it catching on fire are axles braking or anything like that. I don't know what to do know.
The contact owns a 2004 ford windstar.the contact stated that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated and would remain lit.as of september 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the front brakes were replaced, however, the failure continued to occur.the failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 67,300.
Instrument panel malfunctioned.
I was driving along and suddenly the emergency brake light, the abs light, the traction light, and check engine light came on.the odometer, and dashboard fuel info system didn't work, the speedometer stopped working.the words "check transmission"came on the info screen. I took the car to three different mechanics and no one can find anything wrong with my vehicle.i was told that the car is fine and they can't find any reason for these lights to be on or how to get them to go off.
I took my car in to ford due to a failure in the instrument panel.my speedometer was spinning and "stuck" in an approximate 5:00 o'clock position...in addition, my prndl needle "stuck" in the park position and would not move.on top of this, my abs/brake lights were coming on and off sporadically and occasionally smelled like something burning.the ford dealer replaced my instrument cluster and attempted to fix the abs/brake light problem.the "fix" didn't last more than two weeks...the abs/brake light is back to going on and off.according to the information that they gave me, the parts are no longer available for the abs/brake light repair...they assured me that my service brakes still worked.in the process, i have been told about recalls to the 2003 ford windstar for similar problems in other vehicles, however, i was told that these recalls didn't pertain to me.if i am experiencing the same problems that others are having and they are getting their repairs fixed at no charge to themselves, why am i paying for repairs for the same problem items???????the sway bar links on my windstar were also repaired along with the bushings...again...another recall that seems to have been issued but i was told that "it didn't apply to me".now i have my windstar in the shop, again, because the transmission pump exploded and damaged the transmission.no warning, no check engine light, nothing.how much of an additional expense is this going to be????oh, i did receive the recall notice for the rear axle...that will be checked right after i get my car back from having the transmission repaired.why are some vehicles covered and others aren't???if it affects a 2003 ford windstar, it should be all of them, not just some of them.
My ford winstar has had abs problems off and on for a year now, no 1 can fix it. I have spent around $1000.00 trying to fix this issue. Now my odometer & speedometer isn't working. I have been told that this is a problem with windstars and it is a combo of the 3 not working together.
Abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason.it only happens when the engine is warm, or it is hot outside.no problems on cold days.brakes appear to work fine.there also appears to be some leaking from the master cylinder, which continues to cause a short with the #10 fuse inside the cabin, causing the speedometer, odometer, transmission control, etc to stop functioning.
The abs and brake lights come on.the brakes have been checked and our mechanic informed us they are fine.the indicator lights come on once the car has warmed up or it is rainy or hot outside.this problem has been going on for approximately 3-4 years.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar lx. While the brake was applied the abs light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. She was also experiencing the failure with the speedometer while driving 45 mph; however,the odometer read 20 mph. The vehicle wasn't taken to the dealer. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 94,450.updated 02/07/11 the consumer stated the abs light stayed on most of the time. Updated 03/17/11
The speedometer does not work on my windstar. It works on some days but others gets stuck or all the needles in the dashboard go back and forth really fast.it has caused one of the needles (for rpm's) to brake in order for me to put the windstar into park.
2003 ford windstar - problem began in october, 2006.vehicle wouldn't start; therefore, we purchased a new battery.same problem occurred - wouldn't start on it's own, had to be jump started each time to drive.has had three separate repair appointments to which they could not find any problem.the vehicle was the same to them - had to jump start.have had all diagnostics, etc. Completed with no results.have filed a complaint with consumer affairs also.filed complaint with ford manufacturer, dearborn, mi, as of today.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while en route to new york and driving 60 mph, the door locks did not function and were not programmed.when the contact activated the cruise control, the abs, door lights, and emergency brake lights illuminated.halfway to her destination, she had to stop at a repair shop and pay for them to inspect the vehicle so that she could continue driving.the mechanic checked the brake line and pads and informed her that the vehicle was functional.the battery was also repaired.within 2-3 weeks, the same lights illuminated again.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the current mileage was 55,394 and failure mileage was approximately 53,200. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer also state the vehicle had an oil leak in the oil pan near the oil gasket. The low tire pressure light illuminated. The consumer was informed that the new battery was causing electrical problems they were experiencing. Updated 07/29/08
My 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare.it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying on.i turned the switch off but the lights still come on.then when i would open the rear windows a fuse would blow causing all windows, radio, etc.. To stop working.i have taken it in several time to have this looked at that they were tired of me coming in and took a black marker to show me which fuse to change when this happens.i have a friend who is a firefighter who said this is extremely unsafe--for the fuse to keep blowing could cause a fire. After this, i woke up one morning and the car wouldn't start out of no where.after towing it in and a few hundred dollars later i ended up replacing the alternator and the battery.as far as the dome lights & the fuse---still flickering and the fuse still blows out--they say they don't know what is wrong with that.after this, while driving with my girls, the car just died out on us.started with the battery light going on then the dash said low battery and then it just stopped running.brought the car in again and they said it was the alternator again.this happened about 1 year after replacing the first one.so once again a few hundred dollars later---they still don't know what is causing this to keep happening.the lights still keep flashing, the fuse still keeps blowing and still no answers.there has got to be something wrong with the electrical system but no one knows what it is.i also found that there are other 2003 windstars with the exact same problems--lights flickering, electrical problems, replacing alternators & batteries, etc...i filed a complaint with ford motor company but they did nothing--they said all i can say is hold on to all your receipts and if a recall is made you will get reimbursed. What does it take to make ford recall these vans??
Since purchase i have had to replace transmission, airconditioner, and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. There is still an issue with the interior lights coming on. This has been reported to ford and they state there is no issue on their part.
My 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare.it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying on.i turned the switch off but the lights still come on.then when i would open the rear windows a fuse would blow causing all windows, radio, etc.. To stop working.i have taken it in several time to have this looked at that they were tired of me coming in and took a black marker to show me which fuse to change when this happens.i have a friend who is a firefighter who said this is extremely unsafe--for the fuse to keep blowing could cause a fire. After this, i woke up one morning and the car wouldn't start out of no where.after towing it in and a few hundred dollars later i ended up replacing the alternator and the battery.as far as the dome lights & the fuse---still flickering and the fuse still blows out--they say they don't know what is wrong with that.after this, while driving with my girls, the car just died out on us.started with the battery light going on then the dash said low battery and then it just stopped running.brought the car in again and they said it was the alternator again.this happened about 1 year after replacing the first one.so once again a few hundred dollars later---they still don't know what is causing this to keep happening.the lights still keep flashing, the fuse still keeps blowing and still no answers.there has got to be something wrong with the electrical system but no one knows what it is.i also found that there are other 2003 windstars with the exact same problems--lights flickering, electrical problems, replacing alternators & batteries, etc...i filed a complaint with ford motor company but they did nothing--they said all i can say is hold on to all your receipts and if a recall is made you will get reimbursed. What does it take to make ford recall these vans??
The power sliding doors on my 2003 windstar open spontaneously after closing.this is a concern when there are children or pets in the car.two different car dealers have attempted multiple times to fix the problem.they have been unsucessful so far.another issue is the car alarm goes off for absolutely no reason.they have also attemped to fix this problem, with no success.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel worked erratically and the lights on the instrument panel and the headlights illuminated intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that the wiring harness for the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 81,415.
My 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare.it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying on.i turned the switch off but the lights still come on.then when i would open the rear windows a fuse would blow causing all windows, radio, etc.. To stop working.i have taken it in several time to have this looked at that they were tired of me coming in and took a black marker to show me which fuse to change when this happens.i have a friend who is a firefighter who said this is extremely unsafe--for the fuse to keep blowing could cause a fire. After this, i woke up one morning and the car wouldn't start out of no where.after towing it in and a few hundred dollars later i ended up replacing the alternator and the battery.as far as the dome lights & the fuse---still flickering and the fuse still blows out--they say they don't know what is wrong with that.after this, while driving with my girls, the car just died out on us.started with the battery light going on then the dash said low battery and then it just stopped running.brought the car in again and they said it was the alternator again.this happened about 1 year after replacing the first one.so once again a few hundred dollars later---they still don't know what is causing this to keep happening.the lights still keep flashing, the fuse still keeps blowing and still no answers.there has got to be something wrong with the electrical system but no one knows what it is.i also found that there are other 2003 windstars with the exact same problems--lights flickering, electrical problems, replacing alternators & batteries, etc...i filed a complaint with ford motor company but they did nothing--they said all i can say is hold on to all your receipts and if a recall is made you will get reimbursed. What does it take to make ford recall these vans??
Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic forcing the consumer to pull over and change the fuse.(nar)*ph
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.whenever the contact depresses the brake pedal while driving, the brake light fuse malfunctions.as a result, the exterior brake lights fail to illuminate.in addition, whenever the contact uses the door unlock and lock buttons, the power lock fuse malfunctions.there were no warning indicators prior to the failures.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 68,000.
Fuse to the fuel pump blewout several times, causing vehicle to stall while driving, and when coming to a complete stop.
My 2003 ford windstar is a nightmare.it started with the dome lights flickering on and off or just staying on.i turned the switch off but the lights still come on.then when i would open the rear windows a fuse would blow causing all windows, radio, etc.. To stop working.i have taken it in several time to have this looked at that they were tired of me coming in and took a black marker to show me which fuse to change when this happens.i have a friend who is a firefighter who said this is extremely unsafe--for the fuse to keep blowing could cause a fire. After this, i woke up one morning and the car wouldn't start out of no where.after towing it in and a few hundred dollars later i ended up replacing the alternator and the battery.as far as the dome lights & the fuse---still flickering and the fuse still blows out--they say they don't know what is wrong with that.after this, while driving with my girls, the car just died out on us.started with the battery light going on then the dash said low battery and then it just stopped running.brought the car in again and they said it was the alternator again.this happened about 1 year after replacing the first one.so once again a few hundred dollars later---they still don't know what is causing this to keep happening.the lights still keep flashing, the fuse still keeps blowing and still no answers.there has got to be something wrong with the electrical system but no one knows what it is.i also found that there are other 2003 windstars with the exact same problems--lights flickering, electrical problems, replacing alternators & batteries, etc...i filed a complaint with ford motor company but they did nothing--they said all i can say is hold on to all your receipts and if a recall is made you will get reimbursed. What does it take to make ford recall these vans??
The instrument panel gauges started jumping all over and i could not determine my speed, gas amount or any other data from the instruments. This happened at 37,000 miles and i had to pay $500 to have a new instrument cluster panel installed.
Interior lights flicker on and off, sometimes stay on. Sometimes it stops for a week, and sometimes it flickers nonstop!
The abs and trac off lights have come on simultaneously and will not reset. The traction control switch does not work.
Vehicle violently buckles forward and back when stopped at light. This continues for a few minutes then the abs light, brake light, and check engine light turn on at the same time and the car stops buckling. This happens at least once each time i use the vehicle. So approximately 5-9 times a day. The buckling is so bad i'm afraid my foot will slide off the brake pedal and i will roll into an intersection. I took my vehicle to theodore robins ford in costa mesa (949) 642-3017 today and they say there is nothing they can do. I also found this website talking about this exact problem http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.please help[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ecm module defected according to the brake shop.the brake shop pulled the codes and all the codes said to replace the ecm module.the reason i took my 2003 windstar tothebrake shop because my brake light, on by dash, comes on and my brakes makes noise like the brakes are on but they are not.this problem is intermittent and the brake light resets when the minivan is turned off.the brake shop said i had excellent brakes and the ecm module is defected. It will cost 600-800.00 dollars for repairs at my ford garage.but i understand as of now, there is no recall for the ecm module, however there maybe a recall in the near future.a recall will be great for me saving me 600-800.00 dollars. Thanks
Anti-lock braking system fails when outside temperatures are above 90 degrees.
Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems.our van has had this issue twice now and needs to be a recall item as ford is well aware of the issue and the major safety issues it presents! we are looking for nhtsa to press them for a resolution with so many of these vehicles on the roads and the number of events.
Randomly, but with increasing regularity, the abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and stay lit.only way to "correct" issue is to turn off vehicle for a period of time(more than 10 minutes) and then start up again.no "noticeable" effects occur when lights come on, but i haven't had to "use" the abs system as it is summertime and road conditions are optimal for braking.also, not sure if it's related but, recently used the parking brake and even though it is "fully released" inside the vehicle.....the rear brakes appear to still be locked due to the fact of visual evidence of smoke and accompanying burning smell after driving for any distance.
The abs light is on, difficulty getting van out of park.smelled smoke after last use of vehicle.
The abs and brake light began to come on intermittently, followed soon afterwards by the power right passenger window failing to go and down, followed by the transmission o/d off light flashing. These would occur until the engine was shut down, then most of the time the symptoms would go away, always to return.when the o/d off light would come on, the transmission would fail to perform at speed andwe would have to reduce our speed to under 50 mph in order to not rev the engine above 3500 rpm. When this light is on, you cannot get to 60 mph without redlining the engine.i have had dealers and mechanics look at this a number of times with no resolution.
I purchased this vehicle this morning, 4/29/15. I took it for a test drive last night, no problems.this morning when i left the house to get the title transferred and vehicle registered, the brake light came on. When i got to my destination and turned it off, then turned it back on, the light remained on, and the abs light came one. Neither will go off. I had a 1998 windstar that i sold due to age but loved. I am not happy to have this issue the first day i own its replacement.
Abs and brake light on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, it was found that the rear axle was corroded and fractured. The contact also mentioned that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic who stated that the electronic control module had failed. The contact also stated that the interior lights erroneously illuminated intermittently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The approximate failure and current mileage was 149,000.
The traction control turns on and off with switch in off position.on a clear dry day the system will turn on while driving straight . The car must be in motion for this to happen. The car does this very often. We can't find anything wrong. Sometimes you might hear a hum. It happens on all types of pavement and both day and night.
Abs light and red e. Brake lights come on at same time. Indicating brake module hasfaulted. Seems many owners have experienced this same issue at early stages of ownership.
Abs control module failure in 2003 ford windstar van; less than 80,000 miles on vehicle; replaced by ford dealership on 9-5-2008 for a cost of over $1,400; preventable action taken before serious accident occurred.
Abs, traction control, and brake lights come on.
Abs light will not turn off. Also the check engine light blinks on and off and the car will not take any gas.
On may 24 while backing out of the driveway i was a passenger in my sons car when it suddenly accelerated at a tremendous rate of speed and with a loud noise and crashed into the vehicle in front, which was pushed into our shed. I sustained injuries of 6 broken ribs, bruised lung and contusions to my chest.if not for the car and shed in front we would have ended at the bottom of the hill behind our home.the insurance company, 21st century, did not send a claim form and is fighting paying for this accident.
Abs and brakes lights came on.abs inoperable.stopping distance greatly increased.
We are having problems with the abs light or brake light for our ford 2003 windstar. The abs light and brake light keep coming on, then off, then on again.
My 2003 windstar's abs & brake indicator lights come on intermittently. A local ford dealer scanned abs system, found (1)code c1185 relay in electronic control module failed, and asked $1220to fix it.
The abs light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power.this has occurred multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occurred again and the engine shut off.it would not restart.after almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, i was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and i was able to get off highway without getting hit.this is a recurring problem many 03 windstar van owners are experiencing.called ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them.i have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems.ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps recurring.something needs to be done.it is a design thing.
My abs light is on and wont go off.
The abs, traction control, and brake warning lights will come on all at the same time after driving for only a few minutes.once these lights come on, the abs and traction controls are completely inoperable, and in bad weather this could lead to a crash.the warning lights illuminate faster when it is warmer outside.i believe that at $2800 to repair, this is a serious problem and should most certainly be a recall, especially in a family vehicle where children could be in danger.
Abs, brake light stays on for no reason.spent several hundred dollars having it diagnosed.replace many parts.no resolution. Drives often with a miss especially during acceleration.
It has an electrical problem.needs wiring harness, needs front and real axle replacement. Dangerous. Alarm goes off at random. Won't hold charge. Steering wheel bearings are shot.
Tire pressure monitoring systems fails.after set, lights up although the tire pressure is properly set.advance trac system - automatically engages in conditions that do not require it (e.g. Driving on the interstate).the vehicle immediately slows with a griding noise.both incidents have been reported to the dealer who has said that these are sporadic problems that have occured and that they have not been able to replicate, therefore, they can do nothing.however, after reviewing your site, i see that i am not the only person experiencing the same problems.
The advanced tracking system engaged on its own.whentracking system engagedvehicle shook violently.this problemoccurred three times since august 2003.
We have not been properly informed about all of the recalls or other issues with our vehicle. The vehicle does have a lot of problems from the electrical, structure, engine lights are always throwing codes needing a lot of sensor replacements at our cost, the rpms seem to run fast sitting at a light(we have to turn off the engine and then restart), and the engine seems to run hot, brakes, cruise control(cannot use), traction control(cannot use), interior light are always flickering, passenger windows(cannot use) and door locks(cannot use), both rear windows(cannot use), leaks from roof, rear door and sliding doors, the cruise control, brake and traction control lights stay on while driving(we were told by a dealership that we can still drive the vehicle, but we won't have anti-lock brakes.), the ac is always having trouble staying charged, the ac/heat control switches have malfunctioned(it has to be set away from the cold and the speed to 3/4 speed to work right), the battery keeps losing charge, the brake tail lights stay on draining the battery and had to get repaired by us because the dealership could not locate the problem, driver seat has malfunctioned(cannot use per dealership's request), cruise control and traction control does not work, suspension seems to have a lot of squeaks and popping sounds, alternator and starter had to be replaced several times, the coil packs need constant replacements, all spark plugs and wires had to be replaced before their time, cannot use the rear wiper because it goes down onto the paint and starts wiping the paint and not the rear window, constantly replacing exterior lights all around, the engine constantly cuts out, we told the dealership for several years that there was an antifreeze smell and they could not locate it until 5-28-13, replaced bad front and rear axles on 5/28/13 and many others. 12k-18k to repair everything.
The abs light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power.this has occurred multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occurred again and the engine shut off.it would not restart.after almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, i was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and i was able to get off highway without getting hit.this is a recurring problem many 03 windstar van owners are experiencing.called ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them.i have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems.ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps recurring.something needs to be done.it is a design thing.
I was backing down the driveway when my ford windstar 2003 engine started revving and i had to put both feet on the breaks to stop the car from running out of control. After i put both feet on the brakes to release the engine from revving did it stop. It happened again on the same day and it took all my strength to stop the ford windstar 2003 model. It could have done a lot of damage either to another car or a person. It is very dangerous and this problem has to be corrected or put on a recall basis before other people who might have the problem, can either get it fixed or taken off the road.
Abs light will not turn off. Also the check engine light blinks on and off and the car will not take any gas.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to hesitate and decelerated before the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 163,717.
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden i had to acceleration or reverse or anything.it was like i was out of gear.i drifted over to the side of the road and called a tow.i needed a new transmission.that was feb. 2011i just had the same incident happen again to me dec. 2012- transmission needs rebuilt again!mileage is 82000are you kidding!2 transmissions in less than 2 years!the torque converter both times!
I was driving home from whitefish montana which is about 20 miles from my home when the van just stopped, it kept running but would not move so i shut the van off and it wouldn't start unless it was jumped, so we jumped it all the way home. We ended up replacing the battery and the alternator the van ran good for one day and than my o/d light started flashing and the van was running really rough and would not shift our of first causing me to only go 35 mph in a 70 mph, not fun at all. Got it home and looked up some information on line and they told me to check the #19 fuse in the fuse box under the hood and sure enough the fuse was blown so i drove it around the block and it blew again. So we put in a 20 amp fuse and i made it home but this morning i went out to go to work and it started and it drove but than just stopped there was nothing there, i turned the ignition off and tried to restart it and nothing, no noise no nothing so i had to push the van to my house, just imagine what could of happened if i would of been in heavy traffic and my van did this. I love fords but this is ridiculous i can not afford to fix all these issues that continue to arise what next a fire under the hood. Please someone help me with this.
Both the emergency brake light and anti-lock braking light on instrument panel were illuminated within 5 minutes of having started the car. After approximately 10 minutes, all electrical appliances failed, including directionals, brake lights, etc. The engine continued to run, however it struggled on uphill climbs.
As the drivers of ford windstars we all got treated unfair ford wont even help its current ford windstar drivers i've met alot windstar owners and they are agitated,, first off only had this since last year and after the last 6 months of this it has been a terrible van to drive, first changing the alternator 3 x's and the battery 4's really would get a person violent, whatever happened to customer service beyond the mile of service as ford always talks,don't get me wrong the van can go miles til empty, also, the back windows the driver side doesn't open, it gets hot back there, oh wait the ac don't work in the rear either, don't go to far on a hot ride 4 hours away, you'll be sweating within the 10 miles you'll be drenched, when you open a car or van , big rig,limo, bus, the lights come on , not this mean pup, if you drop money, better wait til morning you'll be searching all nite, it doesn't matter who the current driver the vehicle is you should proceed to bring them in for adjustments, there cost, oh wait you just put $500 init, here we go again, another $200, by the time it hits 6 months you just spent money you needed for groceries, oh wait $5.00 is all you got, now you gotta beg for food, and don't have no money to do squat, ford i hope this reaches you, so you see i cant tolerate a non honest company, i should have bought that honda or that acura, pure smooth running cars right there, quality built is there name and i stand behind them, ford you get 1 star, honda 10 stars...a driver of the unwinning 2003 ford windstar se, ford you got that buyback program still, she really needs a new home, a home worth big bucks to dump into her, anyone reading this out here, if you here of any help for this sick 2003 ford windstar se, ford is it about time you , demote and let a new car maker come to town.
Bought used vehicle from dealer and noticed the abs/brake light was constantly on. It was "fixed" before completing the purchase. Lasted for a few days before lights came back on and stayed on. Was told it not a big deal, so i didnt worry about it. Was not experiencing any other issues until 1.5 years later when i turned the defrost fan on and it stalled the motor as i was traveling. The next weekend my husband wanted to look at it and after the van idled for a few minutes, turned on the defrost and it did not stall, called it a fluke until we popped the hood and had smoke coming out!
I purchased this vehicle this morning, 4/29/15. I took it for a test drive last night, no problems.this morning when i left the house to get the title transferred and vehicle registered, the brake light came on. When i got to my destination and turned it off, then turned it back on, the light remained on, and the abs light came one. Neither will go off. I had a 1998 windstar that i sold due to age but loved. I am not happy to have this issue the first day i own its replacement.
Purchased new in 2003. This vehicle has electrical problems and yet we are being told that we have to eat the financial bills instead of ford. From sensors failing, to interior lights flashing at us, and the vehicle sputtering while we drive down the road. Ford knows that the 1999- 2003 windstar have serious safety and electrical failures, yet they do not want to correct the problem at their cost. Ford would rather pass on their problems onto the consumer and at the consumer's cost. 2013 at our cost of $1,000.00+ we replaced the coil assembly pack, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors, spark plugs, and wires. Now we are replacing them again. The abs system, the traction control, and the cruise control all interwoven and all failed in 2009 and we were told that it is not important by the dealerships. We placed our obd scanner on our vehicle and this is what we pulled. P0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many "service departments" a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every time. Why are we having to replace the coil assembly packs, wires, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors,and plugs so often, when we are being told that these platinum plugs and wires should last 150k? we honestly believe that ford should have recalled this vehicle years ago. Ford should compensate us for our troubles, instead they increased our financial burden, and ford should have placed us into a safer vehicle all at their cost. This is our only vehicle. When it fails, we have to pay thousands to get it repaired at our cost. Ford should take on the financial responsibility when they know that this vehicle has these issues. Major repairs= 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and now 2015.
Purchased a 2003 ford windstar on 10/14/13,drove vehicle to south carolina from new jersey on 10/15/13,about halfway there noticed a loud clunking while braking, or turning vehicle left or right.had vehicle looked at by mechanic on 10/24/13.it was diagnosed as having a completely rotted subframe and motor mounts.i looked into recalls on the vehicle and found one for the subframe ,number 11s16.i called ford motor corporation on oct30,and 31st about the recall.i was told it was repaired back in apr18,2011.repairs done were an inspection of subframe,and all looked well.subframe was never replaced ,now 2 years later,ford has wiped it's hands clean of the recall saying it was satisfied on apr18,2011,by a mechanic claiming the subframe looked ok at the time.how does a faulty part that could cause a major accident,become ok because it looked good at the time of inspection?i am appalled and dishearten that a major corporation such as ford would take the easy way out and say it's not responsible for a part that they recalled initially,and now say that because it was inspected,it now is fine.i thought a recall was in place for public safety,and if so,how does it expire?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While approaching a stop, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The brakes, abs, engine, and door ajar warning lights previously illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,190.
This vehicle was mine and given to my daughter in law for their family.she put it into reverse to leave her driveway and there was no response.neither the drive or reverse was working...nothing worked.it was towed to a local garage to determine what the problem was and the report was...transmission!!it was double checked by a ford dealer and the outcome indicated that it was the transmission torque converter specifically.doing a bit of research, it was discovered that this is not uncommon for this vehicle...why????it seems to me that for a family vehicle by a domestic name brand such as ford, that the family should be able to get more than 96000 miles out of their vehicle!!the cost factor for repairs is in the $1500 to $2000 range and the laughable part is that there is no recall!!!!!hello, what kind of product noted for a particular problem is not recalled to fix the issue for hard working families who trust ford to make a good product?ford...you need a recall here!!!or some kind of reduced or prorated way to fix this for way less money than the above stated.i'd like a response to this complaint please with your excuses lined up neatly for me to follow.i feel horrible having given her the car and this happens.she and our son are hard pressed to pay for this kind of repair.how can ford stand by and allow this kind of thing to happen?.....updated 10/20/15 ...updated 09/20/16 updated 11/16/2017
I have had multiple problems with my 2003 windstar sel to include complete failure of the vacuum system where brakes, power steering didn't work had to have towed.the dealership could not fix and did not have a recall.hoses in this system kept coming off.interior lights kept flashing on without any being turned on.also the "passenger door is open" light stays on.along with abs/brake light stays on. I have taken my van in to have brakes checked.there was no problem with brakes.i have maintenance done on regular basis.problems started with 50,000 miles.i am a single woman and need reliable transportation which this van is not.when is ford going to recall for electrical problems?dealership is of no help, only want to charge for something they can't fix.i took to dealership when front passenger window didn't open.dealership stated that it needed a new motor.i knew better as this had happen before.took home and after a little bump in the road window started working again.part of the crappy workmanship ford used to put together.also dealership stated there was no recall for the problem with vacuum system which i was told was a design problem.ford needs to address all the problems associated with this model.i wonder how many others have this same problem?
Pot hole was hit and consequently, the engine had to be replaced.damaged the engine.
The brake and abs light came on the day after i bought the 2003 windstar. I had to do some research to figure out that it needed a little bit of work because the previous owner lied about why they wanted to sell the van. They said nothing was wrong with it and it ran great. Well now there are some major issues with the windstar. Shortly after the brake and abs light came on the engine light came on. Now i am trying to come up with the money to fix this problem.
Went to pull out of parking space.none of the gears worked.ended up having vehicle towed.thankful my husband wasn't on the way to work going 60-65 mph.contacted ford and was told too bad since it wasn't diagnosed by one of their dealers shops but by a mechanic we've been using for years.i'm wondering why the freestar was recalled for this issue and not the windstar.this should not be happening at 63k miles.
Was on the street driving, lights started flashing on dashboard van shut off in the middle of the street battery, alternator, blew out, was driving again van was ilde up really bad and while my feet was on the brakes it started moving on its own and ran into someone else vehicle, and also van was on the road started running bad broke down on a busy street once i was pushed to a safe location all my fluids were on the ground and the van was smoking really bad and lights on dashboard were flashing.
Abs brakes dashboard light and check engine light is always on. Dealer has reset many times with no success.
The contact owned a 2003 ford windstar. While attempting to park the vehicle, white smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and then it became engulfed in flames. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The fire department deemed the vehicle destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.
While driving flames began to shoot from underneath the vehicle. *nlm
My 2003 ford windstar engine caught on fire on 8/22/09.the fire department was called.it was towed to a auto shop by aaa.i was told it was the abs and oil leaked, which caused a fire.
Our van was fine until it was having a hard time shifting.we took the van into a transmission specialist and had to replace the transmission due to water.and also had the water to the radiator completely bypass the transmission.everything was fine until months later it was having a hard time shifting.somehow a lot of water had gotten in there.there's no way it's from the radiator since like i said it bypasses the tranny and has a different cooling thing??now he thinks it's from the a/c.so now it's in the shop again and i already spent $300 for a complete flush.now i might have to do it again.plus he's going to make a shield for the a/c.this is crazy.
Item # 1 engine light came on and stayed on.vehicle began to idle sluggishly when cold. Repair shop investigated and found the lower engine manifold gasket had failed.replaced lower manifold and gasket and problem was corrected.item # 2 battery light flickering.grounding strap between alternator and body frame failed.reads open with multimeter.created by own grounding strap using 10 ga. Wire and weather resistant ring-type connectors.no more battery light.item # 3 internal lights flicker randomly and intermittently.slamming all doors does not seem to affect the condition.problem still remains.i turned of the dome light switch to keep from running down my battery and eliminate the mobile "disco" effect.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 30 mph when flames emitted from the engine. The contact also mentioned prior to the failure that a loud noise was heard from the engine after the start of the ignition.the fire caused no injuries and both the police and fire departments were contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 103,000.
I purchased a 2003 ford windstar se on february 2, 2010 and it was on fire in my driveway february 6,2010 4am.i had not driven it over 6hrs before.i think all these vehicles should be off the road.the car by the way was a total loss not to mention a great inconvenience.
Abs light is on as well as check engine light.car is idling rough. Checked with numerous car repair places with no success. Also, van is pulling to the right even after i changed tires and did alignment check !
I have had no transmission issues with my 2003 ford windstar van.i drove home from work early this morning (3:30am.)i went to leave for an appointment at noon on the same day, and nothing.i started my van, attempted to put it in gear and nothing!!no warning, no nothing!!i have never towed with this vehicle (it doesn't even have a hitch,) the total weight of people riding in it has been 350 pounds.there has been no stress on this engine as i don't live in mountainess areas.i am a single mom of 4 little kids, receiving no child support, working pt, just able to pay the bills, and ford needs to fix this issue!!i have also had numerous other 'problems' but nothing so major the vehicle couldn't be driven (interior lights flashing, blender door actuator going out 3x in a year, rough ideal especially when cold, back door handles not working from inside, back doors so hard to open and close, i can hardly do it, back wiper worked one day then just stopped and hasn't worked since, one back window opens and closes only when it feels like it. I also just put $70 in gas in this vehicle! ugh!!
Our 2003 ford windstar has had multiple electrical issues and now a possible bad intake gasket causing a rough idle/check engine light/lean running code. I have no confidence in our local ford dealer as they couldn't repair either the interior lights coming on while driving or intermittent operation of the rear passenger vent window. Their answers are always well if it's not acting up when we test it there isn't anything we can do. But i know that they have other vehicles in for the same problems so they do know. We have replaced 2 taillight bulbs and 1 headlight bulb in a vehicle 3 1/2 years old with 34,000 miles. I won't take the rough idle problem in till it's doing it 100% of the time so they can't squirm out of it. They say since we have the extended warranty it would be covered if it's the intake gaskets but i don't trust them. This is our 3rd and last new ford vehicle and they have all had electrical issues and intake/head gasket issues. Ford=poor quality and service.
On november 10, 2008, my wife was heading home from work at midnight when the 2003 ford windstar she used lost all gears without notice.she left work and made several stops at lights and never noticed a problem until she was at a stop sign.when she went to execute the turn, the gears were gone.i had to push the vehicle to an empty lot for a tow in the morning.the vehicle was towed to the regular service garage i use.the problem ended up being a failed spline that stripped out at 52,008 miles.there was never any warning to indicate a problem for to take proactive and safe measures.the garage stated no preventable maintenance i would have done would have prevented this failure.the result was $1658 repair to replace the failed spline.i'm glad my wife was not on the highway with my children when this could have failed, the results could have been fatal.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the alternator needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired.the failure has since recurred 5 times.after each failure, the vehicle was towed either to her home or to an authorized dealer where it was repaired.the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 171,000.
Vehicle caught fire while driving down the freeway. Completely burned and burned nearby field containing magnesium.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls while driving on dry roads at 20 mph.if the vehicle sits for a few minutes, it restarts without a problem.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer several times.each time the mechanic has been unable to duplicate the problem.
The timing cover gasket leaked coolant.
I was parked outside my home.i went out to my van to go pick up dinner and to my distress, the van wouldn't reverse or go forward. After some investigation from online source and auto mechanics, this is an ongoing problem with ford's transmissions. No warning of a problem.in the past weeks,my interior lights would come on while im driving. This van is a hazard. You really need to investigate this please.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving notification of a manufacturer's recall for the motor brackets, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. Months after the recall repairs while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the engine began shifting abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that two motor mounts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure may have been caused by the previous recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 02/09/12*ljupdated 04/18/12
The check engine light came on. I went to a local parts store and they pulled the codes for me. The codes came up po171 and po174. I then went to a ford dealer for repairs and was advised that the problem was the intake gaskets. I was advised that they needed to be replaced. I had them replaced. I discovered later that this is a very common repair for this vehicle. It is also common on 1999 through 2002 windstars and is believed by many auto experts to be related to a manufacturer design defect .
I brought my car to the ford dealer for routine oil and filter maintenance and while on the lift it was brought to my attention that the rear axle is cracked and barely intact.this car was not safe to drive.i had it replaced and $1,300 dollars later.the representative states that my car is about the 4th in their dealership within the month with rear axle cracked.
The contact owns 2003 ford windstar lx. The vehicle stalled intermittently and the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated while driving 10 mph. The contact performed routine maintenance on the vehicle.he replaced the alternator and the battery three times. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle didn't have a recall for the failure, but he should take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 75,000. The current mileage was 103,000.
2003 ford windstar 71,000 miles - bought new for $35,000in december 2003, i purchased a new 2003 ford windstar.i am the onlydriver of this van, to and from work and a few road trips.in the beginning a few things went wrong but i wasn't too concerned at the time.since then, here is a list of things that has gone wrong with this van:1.no heat - blender actuator2.driver's sidewindow wouldn't roll up or down (fixed)3.passenger side window and back windows do not work4.interior lights go on and off5.gasket replaced on engine because car was dying when i came to a stop. ($450)6.rear window defroster doesn't work7.rusting out by back tires8.transmission failure $2,800.fluid from the radiator got into the transmission fluid! (now how did that happen other than being defective)9.2 safety recalls i am lucky i haven't been killed in this vehicle!the transmission failed with no warning!you would think when i had my car serviced they would have noticed that my transmission fluid did not look right.i am so frustrated with this van that i have worked hard and struggled to pay for, but i did it.my entire family has always stuck by ford and i have always defended them.i can't afford another vehicle right now so i had to dig deep to pay for these repairs.i have done quite a bit ofresearch on this vehicle and i cannot believe there hasn't been a recall on the transmission. Now i am stuck with driving a $35,000 van that i don't feel safe driving![xxx] copy to:nhtsa (national highway traffic safety administration)missouri attorney general (consumer protection)information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We own a 2003 ford windstar van. Ever since we have had the van after running at cruising speed the engine will not idle down. We have taken it to the dealer several times but they could not fix it. Being a former ford tech. I tried to fix it my self and replaced the tps sensor with no luck. No matter where you set the idle speed the problem will come back. We have been dealing with problem for three years now and are growing very tired. Not only is this dangerous it is wearing out brakes faster. It seems to be an electronicproblem where the computer will not lower the idle. I have checked the throttle cable and throttle valve and nothing is binding. I can't blame the mechanic at the dealership, i blame ford. I hope this can be corrected before someone gets hurt. I bought this van so i would not have to worry about my wife and kids.
We owned a 2003 ford windstar,which we had not had any incidents prior besides interior lights flickering. We were driving on the interstate at approximately 65mph when i suddenly saw a very dense light gray smoke in the driver's side mirror. We pulled over immediately. I told everyone to exit the vehicle upon seeing flames under the vehicle in front of the drivers front tire, under the engine. We never lost power while driving and the engine showed no signs of failure. Everyone exited the vehicle without injury but unfortunately the fire was rampant and consumed the vehicle prior to emergency officials arriving. There were multiple explosions from the vehicle during the fire. Please look into this, as i now know from looking into it further that there seems to be a trend of engine compartment fires in this model. We also were not informed of the recall for the cruise control/brake wiring issue. The insurance company considered it a total loss so nothing could be done due to the issue.
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 i had to bring van in for different sensors, and abs light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast i'm going, or how much gas i have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, theyinform me i have a hole in the left rear axle, and i have to leave the van there, and i may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do i have? i can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
The vehicle stops in the middle of traffic.it will stall out when stopped.the car will not restart.it is not anything that pertains to a tune up or oil change or transmission fluid.the radiator got low a;little but that was not the problem.there was a recall on 2003 ford windstar limited edition but mine was not in this recall.i feel that my car should be fixed because it his a safety hazard.plus the front wheel bearings are bad, which causes my tires to go bald.ford will not fix the life threatening situation.
Our 2003 windstar started misfiring badly and the engine light came on. I bought a code reader and found the codes 171 and 174 and misfire in cylinder #5. After doing some research i found this is usually due to the intake manifold gaskets leaking and is very common. I've had it with this van and i'm afraid to park it in the driveway near the kid's room in case it catches on fire. In the last few months i've replaced a broken (not rusted) front spring, brake deactivation switch, transmission (152,000km) and now this. Also the abs light is on all the time now meaning that it doesn't have anti-lock anymore. I'm a licensed autobody technician and realize that cars require routine maintenance and parts replaced from time to time and i do most of the work myself, but when they are widespread safety and reliability issues it makes me extremely frustrated that nothing can be done. I want to just park the van, but we still have a year left on the financing.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road. When he waited a few minutes after the vehicle stalled and turned it back on, it would perform correctly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The local mechanic advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intake manifold casket needed replaced. The dealer replaced the intake manifold casket, installed a throttle body spacer and throttle air valve assembly and re-flashed the pcm to the computer and the iac valve. The contact stated the failure occurred again while driving from the dealership. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle stayed for two weeks. The dealer then installed a crank shaft sensor and a wire assembly.the vehicle had not been repaired fully as the contact picked the vehicle up before final repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 90,252 and the current mileage was approximately 91,000.updated 12/29/10 updated 01/03/11
Brought my 2003 ford windstar sel (with 78,397 miles on it) in to dealer to have it checked for subframe recall, the engine light began flashing, and the abs, brake light, and trac off lights had all gone on.during the diagnosis, they found that the subframe was fine, the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the ignition coil needed to be replace (causing cylinder 3 to misfire), and the pcm needed to be resealed for moisture.(march 3rd, 2011) they found no hard code for the brakes. We get the necessary work done, drive the van home, and within a day the abs light, brake light, and trac off light come back on.call and have the dealer look at van again, they now find code 1185 (pin point test found abs module not responding). The dealer replaced the abs module and rescanned with no codes and was road tested.everything seemed fine (march 7th, 2011), i pick up van, within 4 hours, the abs light, brake light, and trac off light are back on.as of right now, the van is back at the dealers being checked again.this is very disappointing.in the last week, i have had to bring this particular van in 4 times due to problems.this all comes after having work done on this van in december.in december 2010, they performed system diag,, dtcs, po174, po174, lean on both banks, inspect for vacuum leaks, found leaks at intake manifold runner control shafts, required intake manifold replacement to correct, replaced intake manifold and required parts, including cleaned fuel injector, changed oil and filter cleared dtcs, retested verified proper operation. Manifold, 2 seals, 5 gaskets, isolator, thermostat, anti-freeze, coupling, fuel system, filter, engine oil). This should not be the case with a van that has less than 80,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times while driving 25 mph and above with the illumination of the check engine and battery warning lights. The contact would shift into park, back into drive and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and two local repair shops yet the failure was unable to be duplicated or diagnosed. The alternator and the battery were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 141,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
The abs and engine lights have been on my 2003 ford windstar for years.however, they were electrical misfires and did not affect the operation of the vehicle.it does now seem that the abs is failing.the car brakes normally at low speeds.however, over 30 mph it now seems that the brakes lock up and the car pulls to the right.i do not feel that the car is safe to drive, as it screeched and locked up when i was stopping at a red light.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while en route to new york and driving 60 mph, the door locks did not function and were not programmed.when the contact activated the cruise control, the abs, door lights, and emergency brake lights illuminated.halfway to her destination, she had to stop at a repair shop and pay for them to inspect the vehicle so that she could continue driving.the mechanic checked the brake line and pads and informed her that the vehicle was functional.the battery was also repaired.within 2-3 weeks, the same lights illuminated again.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the current mileage was 55,394 and failure mileage was approximately 53,200. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer also state the vehicle had an oil leak in the oil pan near the oil gasket. The low tire pressure light illuminated. The consumer was informed that the new battery was causing electrical problems they were experiencing. Updated 07/29/08
I own a 2003 ford windstar that was purchased in september of 2003.i had so many issues with this van since purchasing it, it's not even funny.it started out with the door locks and the back hatch door not operating correctly....there were also some cosmetic items that were defective.the most annoying problem occurred in august of 2005 and has continued sporadically over the course of the last year.the van stalls out while driving down the road!!!you lose the power brakes and power steering when this happens..it has been in the shop probably four times over the course of the lastyear.the first couple of times they would return the van with the explanation "no problem found".i have had people riding with me that have experienced this problem first hand.when it first started happening it was only when it rained..and it was very sporadic...then it started happening even in dry weather.i just got it back after having left it at the dealer for almost a month!!!the repair order states that the intake manifold gaskets were replaced...that was july 25th 2006.during another visit they replaced a cam shaft position/cylinder???so now they tell me that because they replaced another part, that this is not considered the same problem.this van is a lemon!!!! and ford needs to take a look at these issues....and do what is right for the consumer.i.e.refund the purchase price of these vehicles!!!
While driving on the highway on a trip from chicago to north caroline, my car suddenly lost power. It was as if i just put it into neutral; i could hear the engine rev when i applied the gas but nothing else happened. Luckily, i was near an exit ramp and pulled to the side of the road without incident. I tried putting the car into another gear, but there was no change. We ended up getting the car towed to a garage, where they determined it was an issue with the transmission. Later, after pulling the transmission apart, they determined it was specifically the torque converter which had failed. My family and i (including 4 children and 4 dogs) had to stay in a hotel for 3 days until the car was repaired. During that time, i investigated this particular vehicle problem (via the internet) and found that it is common in windstars and freestars. There is a recall in place for the freestar but not enough complaints have been filed for the windstar yet. This needs to be rectified asap!!!! i was lucky that i was driving in conditions that allowed me to safely maneuver my car to the side of the road without causing or being involved in a accident. The safety of myself, my children and the other people on the road with me, a windstar owner, should not be put at risk because of a known torque converter defect. The windstar needs to be added to the ford recall for torqued converters immediately.
2003 ford windstar cuts out when driving - no warning at all.it is as if the key were turned off.
Since purchase i have had to replace transmission, airconditioner, and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. There is still an issue with the interior lights coming on. This has been reported to ford and they state there is no issue on their part.
This is a copy of the letter i sent to ford recently.i thought i would try both paths to see if there is any other information out there about this issue. Ford motor companycustomer relationship centerp.o. Box 6248dearborn, mi48126hello,i have a 2003 ford windstar vin xxxxxxxxx that has a problem.{dealer name} has looked at the problem twice and found nothing.the problem has occurred twice in the last 12 months.so far it has happened within the first five minutes of operating the van.if the van is in drive and you are holding pressure on the brakes for an extended period of time (extra long stop lights), the following will happen.the engine will increase in rpms and jolt forward until you get enough pressure on the brakes to hold it at a stop.if you put it in neutral or park, it will continue to move forward if you let up on the brakes.the only way to get the van out of the situation is to shut it off.once you restart it, everything is fine.by pressure on the brakes, i mean you better push the pedal to the floor or you will be moving!i am not sure if my wife could hold it long enough to get it turned off.the first event happened in stop and go traffic at a congested intersection.i almost rear ended the car in front of me.the second event happened when i was the first vehicle at a stop light.when it jolted forward i was in the intersection.luckily i was not hit by another car.my question is, what can be done about this problem? my wife will no longer drive the van because she is scared of it.the problem will happen again.hopefully it will not cause an accident, but eventually will.so i would like to resolve the issue before it becomes a bigger problem.the van has also had other electrical abnormalities.
Vehicle was skipping/jerking when trying to accelerate (happened recently), abs and brake lights come on and off w/o warning, inside dome lights were flickering, and front windshield wipers would not stop after being turned off, until car was cut off (happened over 2 year period). Had a dealer to fix problems to a tune of about $2300.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The dealer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 157,000.
While idling at a stop light with brakes activated, engine suddenly accelerated, starting car moving forward.releasing the over drive option on the gear shift stopped the uncontrolled engine revving.this was the third occurrence of this problem.i have a visit to the dealership scheduled to investigate.
The consumer noticed the engine raced when a stop was made.consumer had to place the engine in neutral in order to stop the vehicle.the motor raced three to four rpm's when the consumer tried to stop.the computer didn't show a sign of failure. *scc
Engine light comes on every few weeks after being reset. Codes are for lean bank 1, 2. Vehicle was diagnosed with an intake leak. Mechanics have said that this is a long standing issue with the 3.8l engine in the windstar. Cost of repair is $600+. Vehicle will not pass emissions without being repaired.
My 2003 ford windstar cuts off going down the road , 30mph to what ever you are running don;t care. Youhave to stop and coast off the road best you can put it in park start it up again and then go on, may do it again or again in a day or so this needs to be placed on a recall, everyone i talk to 6 out of 10 people with these vans have the same thing and no oneknows what to do about it, please help before some one gets hurt or killed for this crazy mess!!!!thank you
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgwthe consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner.the consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month.the consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
My van is sputtering and i was told it is due to the valve coverleaking and my upper intake is full of oil. In addition, that the engine is taking in air and basically my engine is covered in oil. Ford service then proceeds to tell me that the extended warranty will not cover this because it is a fault in design by ford and on newer models this design has been fixed. Ford will not cover repairs either because i am just over 3 years and over 36k miles. If it is a fault in design by ford as indicated by their dealership service, then i should not have to cover repair charges.
Twice my vehicle went in for repair for engine running lean. The first time they said it was a faulty mass flow sensor, $ 400.00 torepair. A few months latter the same code comes up i took it back to the dealer. This time they said ford had issued a repair for the vehicle. It seems the valve cover was faulty and allowing oil to drip down and caused the gasket on the intake manifold to leak causing air to leak in the engine, which causedthe engine running lean copde to come on. They have had quite a few windstars with this problem. That is why they came out with the service bulletin to make the repair. Which included a new valve cover and other parts. Which cost another $ 700.00 to repair. I believe that ford should be responsible for the repair as there was a faulty valve cover that caused the engine running lean code to appear.
Was driving down street, steady speed approx 40 mph, not using cruise control.attempted to brake for intersection, vehicle would not slow down.visually looked to confirm foot was on brake and not on accelerator, it was on the brake and was not on the accelerator.shifted into neutral to avoid a crash, the engine revved way up then slowed down.this was a one-time incident so far, but it only happened yesterday and i haven't driven it much since then.
- the contact stated that he tookthe to a ford dealer to be serviced.the dealership informed the contact that the vehicle had a faulty head gasket.the contact believed this fault is due to a faulty crancase ( pvc) valve.after takingthevehicle to another mechanic he found that the pvc valve was faulty as well.
Check emissions light came on.brought vehicle to dealer and was told that the intake manifold gasket needs replacement.service rep said that this model year has experienced frequent failure with this part.
With no prior problems to report, i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it.the gear-shifter felt somewhat loose as if i were parked at an incline without putting the hand brake on.however, i was parked on level ground.after turning the vehicle off, i was finally able to get the vehicle out of park and into neutral where i was able to start it and put it into drive.whenever i placed it in park it was extremely difficult to get it back into any other gear however,it would randomly go into gear as if there was no problem. But once placed back into park it would get stuck again. Now there is all kinds of wacky electrical stuff going on...window swithches aren't functioning, no tail lights, fuel gage is not functioning and the remote alarm entry only unlocks the drivers side door.there is a clicking in the left side of the steering column when trying to utilize any of the listed electrical functions.
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
Anti-lock brake system became inoperable according to code c1185 abs light and brake light illuminated on instrument panel.
Purchased a used van from local dealer.it has a dvdplayer already installed (not factory installed).approx.6 months later, i complained to service assoc. While getting an oil change, that my radio does not get stations clearly.maybe there's a problem with the antennae.he said,"it's a ford thing"in 2005i told same service assoc. That the 'door is ajar' light keeps coming on. The trunk. Hatch light comes on and stays on even when back is closed.and the interior lights go on and off. And the dvd player no longer worked.hesaid it could be the contacts, and he would clean them but there's 'no guarantee". The next service check, i told him that the lights stay on after the doors are closed and i 'm afraid my battery will go dead.also that the power locks now go on and off while driving around.i was told that it was probably an electrical problem but that it was not under any warranty and it would be very costly,it could take hours and hours of looking for the problem and it may never be found.i went home and my husband purchased and changed the contact thing for the back door.the light for that back hatch then stopped staying on when the door was closed.i was very concerned about the locks going up and down while driving my three small children around.how could i know if the locks were engaged or not??? if there is a 'short; could a fire start??i called the ford co. Consumer number, explained my problems and the rep. Just told me that "there is no recall for those problems with that van".i said i was afraid for my children's safety, not knowing if the doors were locked or open.when repeated her statement and said to take it to the dealer at my expense.it is now 2008, my locks continue to go up and down while driving randomly, i have to turn all the interior lights off and leave them off, already replaced a battery, back door is open light still stays on!!please advise me!!i am quite frustrated and nervous about this vehicle.
The right front tire blew out.the driver pulled over to change thetire with the jack.while taking off the flat tire, the jack collapsed without warning.the driver was not injured. The tire was being changed in the garage on a flat cement floor. *scc
I own a 2003 ford windstar lx for about the last year and a half the abs(orange) light and the brake (red) light come on whenever i driver more than about a mile in the summer time it is almost always on i know that this seams to bea problem because there is a web site dedicated to this. I really believe ford needs to do something about this i have taken my van to the ford house and they say they can do nothing.
It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
Abs brake light will turn on and off at random times. Also, brake (e-brake) light comes on, interior lights occasionally flash, all running lights and headlights have gone out (really bad when driving down highway at night), and loss of all electrical (radio, lights, heater fan, dash illumination, headlights, running lights, etc... All go out at same time). Alternator and several batteries have been replaced. Electric windows will occasionally stop working as well.obviously the huge issue here is the fact that the abs system may be disabled, dash warning lights randomly come on and off, and all electrical shuts off, with losing headlights and running lights being the biggest issue!
The interior lights flickering all the time.i keep the interior lights off so they don't flicker.
Interior lights come on randomly and blink while driving. Sometimes they stay on after turning off the vehicle draining the battery. The door ajar stays on when the door is closed. All contacts cleaned and it still does this. Driving with a flashing light in the vehicle is distracting and could cause an accident, this seems to be a problem in all ford windstars and should be investigated.
The interior lights in this vehicle flicker on and off at random when driving.it does it during the day and at night.at night is the worst.sometimes it won't do it for a long time and there is times where it does it constantly.shutting off the engine and restarting corrects it but only some of the time.i have been seeing complaints on many different web sites about this problem and i have seen no tsb issued from ford about this issue.
After going about 4 miles after starting up van, abs light comes on, occasionally the red brake light will come on too, speedometer goes crazy (up and down) and inside lights flicker at random.seems to be some sort of electrical issue and/or brake issues.
Abs/brake lights are coming on constantly....losing power....front/passenger side windows will not work, lights go on and off.....
Abs light and brake light stay on.have new brakes. Interior lights keep flashing on and off when drivingbattery light stays on. I have had battery tested.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds and while stationary, the hazard lights flashed and would not turn off. The contact stated that the turn signals could not be used due to the involuntary flashing of the hazard lights. In addition, the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Lights turn on and of inside the car. The abs light and the brake light on and off. Windows stop working get stuck.
Speedometer lights come on while driving and don't go away. Now the car wont start from whatwas told to me because of electrical problems. Rear driver light doesn't work but can signal,left rear passenger lights wont signal.
2003 ford windstar's brake light keeps staying on within 2-3 minutes of car heating up.
Started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks, then headlights went out on highway at night with no other cars, first for a couple seconds off then on then off for good after a few more seconds.after another 10 min or so they went back on and stayed on.also wipers did not work, or radio, windows and door locks.another time during heavy rain in daytime the system failed again, wipers went off.this was on busy highway.luckily they went on again after 10s and i was able to see and pull over.very scary. Happened off and on again.turned out forward control module was bad.dealer replaced one i got from junkyard, no more problem.
Abs and brake light came on. Brought 2003 ford windstar lx to ford repair shop. 1,825 later, im reading these complaints. Very expensive considering i only have 45,000 miles on the van. Im very disappointed in the ford company for not addressing these issues.
With no prior problems to report, i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it.the gear-shifter felt somewhat loose as if i were parked at an incline without putting the hand brake on.however, i was parked on level ground.after turning the vehicle off, i was finally able to get the vehicle out of park and into neutral where i was able to start it and put it into drive.whenever i placed it in park it was extremely difficult to get it back into any other gear however,it would randomly go into gear as if there was no problem. But once placed back into park it would get stuck again. Now there is all kinds of wacky electrical stuff going on...window swithches aren't functioning, no tail lights, fuel gage is not functioning and the remote alarm entry only unlocks the drivers side door.there is a clicking in the left side of the steering column when trying to utilize any of the listed electrical functions.
On my 2003 ford windstar the abs system light is almost always on also my brake light is the same i have had my brakes checked many times i went to a ford dealer and they said it would cost $500 dollars so i went to a different contractor and they said my brakes are fine please help.
Electrical problems that required the replacement of the main electrical harness 3 times, which were under warranty.the interior lights continue to flash and flicker to this day, both day and night, creating a hazard to safe operation of the vehicle.there are also false aleerts of the tire warning system, and other intermittant electrical problems in the vehicle.there is also a noise coming from the front end, which is in the area of the sub frame assembly.
I was warned by a fellow driver that i had no brake lights.the tail lights work. All bulb filaments are intact. Interior fuses #'s 10 & 11 associated with the brake lights according to the owner's manual are intact. I replaced the brake pedal switch. Still i have no brake lights.
Battery was dead all of a sudden... Jumped it and all the lights started flickering... Dome light dash lights... Windshield wipers came on and they were turned off... Driving down the road everything shut down until the gas was pressed and then it all came back on... Called several places and no one can tell me what is wrong.
Abs and brake light comes on all the time and goes back out all the time.the right rear brake light blows out about every two weeks to two months, have replaced about 20 times since buying vehicle. Neighbor has a 2003 windstar with same problem.horn failed, connection problem, works off and on. Attempted to get replacement part but was informed not available.
I was parked outside my home.i went out to my van to go pick up dinner and to my distress, the van wouldn't reverse or go forward. After some investigation from online source and auto mechanics, this is an ongoing problem with ford's transmissions. No warning of a problem.in the past weeks,my interior lights would come on while im driving. This van is a hazard. You really need to investigate this please.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
Vehicle passenger headlight would come on in the middle of the night by itself and now passenger headlight would not work on dim. They said there was a problem with the wiring harness. So i had to pay for them to take the same materials again. I'm deciding if i should cut my losses and sell. My husband said we should never have bought a ford. I'm disabled and can't afford to be sticking this kind of money monthly into it.
Brake lights (all three) are lighted when no one is in car. It like the break lights stay lit after parking vehicle.you go to get in car and find the break lights are on as if break pedal is depressed.interior of van smells like electric overheat.
Abs and brake light come on when car is running for a while or heated up.car smells like something is burning.
Abs light and brake light always come on in my ford windstar. Fire hazard.
Exterior brakes lights stay on as though the brake pedal is depressed, and even come on by themselves when no one is in the car.when you get in the car, there is a hot, overheated smell in the car.several mornings i have gotten in the car to find that the battery is dead, and i have to jump the car to start.
Consumer stated thatbrake light worked intermittently. Consumer has took vehicle to the dealer and repairs were made. However, problem recurred. The vehicle was hit from the rear because the brake lights failed to come on when applying the brakes.
Abs and brake light stays on and all gauges won't stop going crazy. Making by battery die.
Abs and red internal brake light intermittently light up due to faulty switch. There is an unrelated recall issued for 1998-2003 windstars but it does not cover this particular problem. Since the recalls was issued have seen that this problem is rampant among windstar owners. This causes a safety issue as we are told it is just a switch and not to worry but then if there is a problem we are unaware.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that after the vehicle has been driven 1 to 10 miles, the brake and abs lights illuminate and remain lit until the vehicle is shut off.the dealer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
I own a ford windstar '03.starting in may 2007, at about 45,600 miles, my brake light and abs light are illuminated.the code read by the mechanic from the computer is c1185.nearly every time i use the car since, the lights come on within a few minutes of turning on the ignition.
Message:i have a 2003 ford windstar that is getting water into the left headlight. The water is causing the headlight to deteriorate and effectiveness. I canfind no cracks or breakage of the product and feel that this is a defectin ford material or workmanship. Ford refuses to replace the headlightas a warranty or safety item. So i am asking you to check into this problem with 2003 ford windstars. Thanks.
Right side (passenger) front marker light has a grounding problem.i changed the bulb twice and the problem still occurs. The light stays on for no reason and the onboard computer shows that all lights are fine. If you bang itwill go out.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, she noticed a strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel line was fractured and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact started the ignition and the engine failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure recurred and resulted in the fuel pump being replaced two additional times. The failure mileage was 30,206.updated 05/03/11*lj updated 2/8/12
There was a safety recall initiated by ford for corrosion of the engine cradle - 2003 ford windstar structure: frame and members:underbody shields nhtsa campaign #11v030000.ford repaired the left side only, leaving the right side rusted and now several significant rust holes have appeared on the right side.ford disclaims any responsibility saying that they made the repair properly but i claim they made the repair inadequately.bad metal is bad metal and regardless of the fact that the holes were discovered over a year later is inapplicable as good metal does not rust through to the point of creating a safety hazard.if the engine cradle fails, the engine will fall from the vehicle, potentially while moving.gas will spew across the road and a fireball will ignite.other drivers will either hit the engine, swerve to miss it and hit other vehicles, and/or get caught in the inferno which will cause significant damage, human harm and needless deaths.ford initiated this safety recall because there was this safety issue and the issue remains.safety was not improved by simply repairing one side of the engine cradle allowing the other side to corrode to the point of sizeable rust holes being created in a short period of time following the initial inadequate repair.once a safety recall is initiated, it is in the best interests of the public to ensure that the repair is properly and completely made and therefore that the safety issue is fully resolved.
With no prior problems to report, i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it.the gear-shifter felt somewhat loose as if i were parked at an incline without putting the hand brake on.however, i was parked on level ground.after turning the vehicle off, i was finally able to get the vehicle out of park and into neutral where i was able to start it and put it into drive.whenever i placed it in park it was extremely difficult to get it back into any other gear however,it would randomly go into gear as if there was no problem. But once placed back into park it would get stuck again. Now there is all kinds of wacky electrical stuff going on...window swithches aren't functioning, no tail lights, fuel gage is not functioning and the remote alarm entry only unlocks the drivers side door.there is a clicking in the left side of the steering column when trying to utilize any of the listed electrical functions.
The vehicle stops in the middle of traffic.it will stall out when stopped.the car will not restart.it is not anything that pertains to a tune up or oil change or transmission fluid.the radiator got low a;little but that was not the problem.there was a recall on 2003 ford windstar limited edition but mine was not in this recall.i feel that my car should be fixed because it his a safety hazard.plus the front wheel bearings are bad, which causes my tires to go bald.ford will not fix the life threatening situation.
Purchased new in 2003. This vehicle has electrical problems and yet we are being told that we have to eat the financial bills instead of ford. From sensors failing, to interior lights flashing at us, and the vehicle sputtering while we drive down the road. Ford knows that the 1999- 2003 windstar have serious safety and electrical failures, yet they do not want to correct the problem at their cost. Ford would rather pass on their problems onto the consumer and at the consumer's cost. 2013 at our cost of $1,000.00+ we replaced the coil assembly pack, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors, spark plugs, and wires. Now we are replacing them again. The abs system, the traction control, and the cruise control all interwoven and all failed in 2009 and we were told that it is not important by the dealerships. We placed our obd scanner on our vehicle and this is what we pulled. P0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many "service departments" a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every time. Why are we having to replace the coil assembly packs, wires, egr system with brackets, oxygen sensors,and plugs so often, when we are being told that these platinum plugs and wires should last 150k? we honestly believe that ford should have recalled this vehicle years ago. Ford should compensate us for our troubles, instead they increased our financial burden, and ford should have placed us into a safer vehicle all at their cost. This is our only vehicle. When it fails, we have to pay thousands to get it repaired at our cost. Ford should take on the financial responsibility when they know that this vehicle has these issues. Major repairs= 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and now 2015.
My abs/brake lights have been coming on while driving.lean codes p0171 and p0174 are showing.also electrical system, mainly locks have become inconsistent.when using remote to open locks, sometimes a door lock will not open on driver or passenger side. Also, interior lights sometimes don't shut off when supposed too.
First of all there is a short located by the steering wheel around the air bag. I thought it was the battery so i changed it and a couple of days later my van would not start. I took it to the ford dealer and they couldn't find the problem, so i took it to an old man that just did electrical problems on automobiles. He said it was a bad wire in the steering column and he said to repair it would cost a lot of money, so he bypassed some wires and i have not had any problems since, but when you open the driver side door, the door chimes, like when you leave the keys in the ignition. He only charged me $75.also i would be driving and the interior lights would turn on and off by themselves. This has been happening for a long time. Also the abs warning lights have been on for a while and my mechanic said it is a bad abs steering box. To replace it would cost around $1000. I have had also the head gasket replaced because the ford dealer could not find what was wrong with it while it was still under warranty. It was idling very rough while stopped at a light, also when in parked.it cost me about $600 to replace it. I took it to pep boys and they found out what was wrong with it. I also had the fuel pump replaced, because it kept shutting off while at the grocery stores and had it towed by aaa 3 times in about a year. Bottom line, i will never buy another ford vehicle while i am alive. They are good for the first couple of years, then they start failing. So sad, because i have been a ford guy for over 35 years.
Ford windstar that has had 2 recalls for front and rear axles.interior lights flash on and off randomly while driving.doors lock and unlock randomly while driving.very distracting and dangerous!
While driving, i felt the van was not shifting, so i went to the dealer i bought it from. They said there was nothing wrong with the transmission. The problem still existed.i took it back to dealer-again, nothing wrong with transmission but they did do a transmission tune up. When i picked it up, i drove into town. I was driving on the highway and had to stop on a red light. On green, i pressed my gas pedal but the car would not move. In a desperate effort, i shut the engine off and waited a few minutes. I was able to move again, but for only about a quarter mile to have to do the same repeatedly until i got to a safer spot. Finally, i ended up leaving my van parked at a shopping center and called a cab home. This is not the only problem i have been going through with my ford windstar van. The interior lights flash on and off while i am driving, and my air conditioning doesn't work, even when i had free on put in it. I do not have the money for another car, nor do i have the money for a new transmission, along with having it put in. I live in a town where there are no buses and can only get a ride from a taxi. I don't have $10 one way for this! i need to get to work, and cannot afford to lose my job. All because of a malfunctioning vehicle that is causing same problems for many others out there. Ford should be recalling these vehicles!
It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
My 2003 ford windstar continues to smoke and the abs and brake lights keep coming on.it also has electrical problems because the interior lights continue on flashing and the door locks sometimes do not work properly.the problem seems to be a widely experienced issue because i have found numerous websites describing these issues.
The interior lights in this vehicle flicker on and off at random when driving.it does it during the day and at night.at night is the worst.sometimes it won't do it for a long time and there is times where it does it constantly.shutting off the engine and restarting corrects it but only some of the time.i have been seeing complaints on many different web sites about this problem and i have seen no tsb issued from ford about this issue.
Abs/brake lights are coming on constantly....losing power....front/passenger side windows will not work, lights go on and off.....
Brake, abs, and other lights come on, drive disengages, van will only run in 2nd or low gear until you turn it off then on again.very dangerous situation as the van loses power and decelerates. Fuse #1 sparks when putting in a fuse.blows the fuse immediately.interior light then will not work.van is currently being looked at by phil long ford.
Abs and brake light are coming on in my 2003 ford windstar van. When you shut car off the light will go out and after driving for a while they come back on (even while have cruise control on)and stay on till car is shut off again.
Vehicle was skipping/jerking when trying to accelerate (happened recently), abs and brake lights come on and off w/o warning, inside dome lights were flickering, and front windshield wipers would not stop after being turned off, until car was cut off (happened over 2 year period). Had a dealer to fix problems to a tune of about $2300.
Engine revs and car accelerates while driving.engine light stays on.abs light goes on and off.door locks click open and close while driving.interior lights go on and off while driving.
Where to start? almost seem like to many problems to list.we will start with the constant draining and replacement of the battery.new battery every few months. Thinking this issue may have to do with the fact that the interior lights go on and off at random unexplained times.sometimes remaining on once the vehicle is off and all doors are completely closed.problem with abs and brake light coming on at randoms times in addition tp the checl charging system light.sometimes they come on and off but if they remain on cause the car to hesitate or just quit on you.i have 3 kids and am terrified for our safety everytime we are in this vehicle. I have finally had enough and am filing a complaint since i have read from numerous sources that i am one of thousands and thousands having this same issue.please consider the safety of the drivers of these vehicles and subsequently any innocent motorist or pedestrian who may become injured from these safety issues.thank you.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and have had nothing but problems with it.since purchasing the car i have had issues with the electrical system or something which ford claims they can not figure out what the problem is- all they kept saying is you need to pay $ for diagnostic tests which will probably not even tell them the answer to the problems because in order to catch the problem they need to catch it just as it happens which is near impossible.long story short-i have put nothing but $ into this van which i feel should be recalled because after doing research on all the problems there are alot of people that are complaining about the exact same issues for the exact same year and model van.as of now i am stuck with no car to get to work and to get my kids to school because the van won't start and it had to be towed to the shop once again.events leading up to the failure- domes lights flickering on and off at random while driving even with the switch in the off position, fuses getting blown from opening windows, automatic door locks only working when it wants to, alternator and battery failure, transmission failure, and now they have no clue why it is not starting.failures happen every year since i have had the van.i have had the alternator and battery replacedevery year and had the transmission replaced as well.i have had problems with the ac and heat and the brake and abs lights coming on and off at random.i have been stranded on the side of the road with my children and just can't afford to do this anymore.
The interior lights flickering all the time.i keep the interior lights off so they don't flicker.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and abs lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also leaked brake fluid from what appeared to be the master cylinder. He also stated that the dome lights flickered on and off intermittently. Occasionally the passenger side window would not open. The two bench rear windows would also open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer.the current mileage was 113,289. The failure mileage was 113,279.
2003 windstar electronic concern -fuse no.3to power rear view mirror shorts out. Can not keep a fuse in it. The lite on mirror is great ideal. But does not work. I have taken it in they want 89.00 to 100 check to run a ectric check to see why? i am still paying a bank fee and this van has run me in debt trying to fix it.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
I have a 2003 ford windstar. My brake light and abs light never turn off. My warning that the door is open is always on as well so my interior lights stay so my battery dies. My head lights turn on and off as well.
Interior lights flash on and off intermittently as driving. The lights include those on the dash, which makes it dangerous when driving at night. Please do a search for this problem on the internet and note the exceptional number of similar complaints posted by other owners.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the motor for the driver side window was repaired several months ago because it had not been working at all.the rear wing windows work sporadically.he also stated that all of the interior lights illuminate for no reason.the current and failure mileages were 30,515. Updated 12-12-07.updated
We have had many different problems with our '03 ford windstar.we have had the powersteering pump replaced 3 times.we have had the transmission rebuilt because is quit working.the abs and brake light on the dash are always on.we can not adjust the temperature of the a/c or heater.it is always cold.the rear air selector switch does not work.the dome lights flicker from time-to-time.the rear speakers work about 1/2 the time.the brakes sometimes make a growling sound when applied.the mechanics can not find the reason for the noise.the rear door indicator switch needs to be replace.when we shut the rear hatch (door) the doors will not lock because it seems that a door is still ajar.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, the interior lighting began flashing erroneously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,720.
Consumer 2003 windstar interior light blinks on and off while driving and sometimes will stay.the consumer was told a part called a gem module could replaced.
Interior lights went on and were flashing while driving at night.
Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2kdoor locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lockpower steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known.door open light constantly on. No repair cost known.interior lights do not come on when doors are opened. No repair cost known.
Engine revs and car accelerates while driving.engine light stays on.abs light goes on and off.door locks click open and close while driving.interior lights go on and off while driving.
Our 2003 ford windstar has been having mechanical failures for about 3 years.we have heard a loud grinding noise from the rear passeners side of the car that neither our local mechanic nor ford could fix.we replaced shocks and most recently the tire rods on 9/24/10.we have had numerous electronical "bugs" inclluding abs lights flashing on and off for 2 years requiring multiple fuse changes and electrical testing.our transmission was replaced in 2009 at 59,000 miles.the power locks on the passenger side door and rear passenger doors do not open remotely or with power locks, only key or manual lifting.needless to say, although we have not had any person injuries, we have spent a fortune to keep this car running in what we thought wassafe manner.
It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
We bought our 2003 windstar in august of 2006 used from a car lot. In the spring of 2008 the locks on the driver side rear door will lock and unlock on their own. It doesn't matter if we are parked or driving down the road and all of a sudden you hear this awful sound. Shortly after that i noticed leaking from the driver side in the front behind the tire and then the steering was making a noise and beginning to turn hard. We ended up replacing the rack and pinion and the power steering pump. Then in october 2009 we ended up replacing the wheel bearing on the front driver side. We were told that the transmission was going out. We had a mechanic friend of ours come and take a look to have it done cheaper. We then found out that the radiator was also going out. So we had it parked and replaced the radiator in january of 2010 and left it parked because we couldn't afford to pay for the new transmission at the time. It had roughly 13x,xxx miles on it when it failed. We finally bought another one and replaced this in february of 2010. We have just replaced the wheel bearing on the right side in the beginning of november of 2010. We have now taken it in for the recall and found out that it has 3 cracks in it. The dealership wants extra money to check the subframe so i am waiting for our mechanic friend to take a look and see what other surprise we may have. Once we find out i will be reporting back about the subframe if it also has an issue. We are very frustrated because we still owe $5600 on this and have already paid so much for this overpriced van on top of all the money we put in to it. We are beginning to be scared to drive this with our children in it when it eventually gets fixed. Please help, what else is gonna go wrong!!! the date is not exact but approximate.
Windstar van doors will lock and unlock while driving. Right passengerslide door will not lock/ unlock have to do it by hand. Left rear passengers door slide open it self after i shut it. Will lock it self. I can pull the lock up and it will lock it self again.the drivers door will not unlockhave to use key..keyless remotestop working. Plus battery . Still nothing.
2003 ford windstarbrake warning light and abs warning light on constantly.numerous electrical problems, i.e, doors not unlocking, locking for no reason.blend door sticking, not allowing for heat or defrosting.
With no prior problems to report, i was suddenly unable to put my vehicle in gear after starting it.the gear-shifter felt somewhat loose as if i were parked at an incline without putting the hand brake on.however, i was parked on level ground.after turning the vehicle off, i was finally able to get the vehicle out of park and into neutral where i was able to start it and put it into drive.whenever i placed it in park it was extremely difficult to get it back into any other gear however,it would randomly go into gear as if there was no problem. But once placed back into park it would get stuck again. Now there is all kinds of wacky electrical stuff going on...window swithches aren't functioning, no tail lights, fuel gage is not functioning and the remote alarm entry only unlocks the drivers side door.there is a clicking in the left side of the steering column when trying to utilize any of the listed electrical functions.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while en route to new york and driving 60 mph, the door locks did not function and were not programmed.when the contact activated the cruise control, the abs, door lights, and emergency brake lights illuminated.halfway to her destination, she had to stop at a repair shop and pay for them to inspect the vehicle so that she could continue driving.the mechanic checked the brake line and pads and informed her that the vehicle was functional.the battery was also repaired.within 2-3 weeks, the same lights illuminated again.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the current mileage was 55,394 and failure mileage was approximately 53,200. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer also state the vehicle had an oil leak in the oil pan near the oil gasket. The low tire pressure light illuminated. The consumer was informed that the new battery was causing electrical problems they were experiencing. Updated 07/29/08
This van keeps draining our battery. We have tried to figure out why the van's electrical system keeps draining the battery. It has drained our battery several times.
2003 ford windstar.brake and abs lights came on, fluid leaking out of brake pressure switch.fluid wicking down to other wires blowing fuses.abs control unit wires soaked in fluid.possible fire.also electric door locks stick both fail to unlock and fail to lock even though the solenoid is triggered.the actual lock is sticking on 3 of the four doors.
Automatic sliding door opens by itself - no command; door will not power open; door lock assembly freezes.the door has opened itself while the vehicle is in motion - very scary and dangerous for my children.this is a problem ford has known about but have not been proactive about fixing (see ford tsb article 03-6-8).
Left rear automatic closing door will begin to close, just before latching the door will re-open itself.
Electrical problem doors lock sometimes, next time no lock, abs lite will not go off replace fuse, drive 5 miles, abs lite comes back on, has for 2 years,wasted money and time on trying to find solution.fuses blow out faster then i can replace them.
When the passenger side automatic door lock engaged it pinched the occupant's arm. As a result, passenger suffered a blood blister that turned into a bruise.
Purchased a used van from local dealer.it has a dvdplayer already installed (not factory installed).approx.6 months later, i complained to service assoc. While getting an oil change, that my radio does not get stations clearly.maybe there's a problem with the antennae.he said,"it's a ford thing"in 2005i told same service assoc. That the 'door is ajar' light keeps coming on. The trunk. Hatch light comes on and stays on even when back is closed.and the interior lights go on and off. And the dvd player no longer worked.hesaid it could be the contacts, and he would clean them but there's 'no guarantee". The next service check, i told him that the lights stay on after the doors are closed and i 'm afraid my battery will go dead.also that the power locks now go on and off while driving around.i was told that it was probably an electrical problem but that it was not under any warranty and it would be very costly,it could take hours and hours of looking for the problem and it may never be found.i went home and my husband purchased and changed the contact thing for the back door.the light for that back hatch then stopped staying on when the door was closed.i was very concerned about the locks going up and down while driving my three small children around.how could i know if the locks were engaged or not??? if there is a 'short; could a fire start??i called the ford co. Consumer number, explained my problems and the rep. Just told me that "there is no recall for those problems with that van".i said i was afraid for my children's safety, not knowing if the doors were locked or open.when repeated her statement and said to take it to the dealer at my expense.it is now 2008, my locks continue to go up and down while driving randomly, i have to turn all the interior lights off and leave them off, already replaced a battery, back door is open light still stays on!!please advise me!!i am quite frustrated and nervous about this vehicle.
Ford vehicles should not only be recalled for rear axle rust. There should also be a recall for rust that constantly occurs around the rear wheel well panels. The rust appears to start from underneath the rear side panel on the windstar.it seems like this is occurring along with the rear axle rust.the sliding side doors have a continuous problem with closing completely when any of the control buttons were used. The doors would reopen over and over.repeated visit to the service department did not solve the problem which seem to involve the pulley system.
Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2kdoor locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lockpower steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known.door open light constantly on. No repair cost known.interior lights do not come on when doors are opened. No repair cost known.
The contact owns a 2003 ford wind star.the contact stated that the transmission would not engage.the tow truck driver stated that the vehicle was stuck into gear.the dealer replaced the transmission.in addition, the front passenger locks would not work properly.the dealer stated the motor in the doors caused the failure.the current mileage was 57,303 and failure mileage was 46,736. Updated 4/16/08 the dealership removed the transmission to replace the torque converter, front hub seal, pump shaft and bearing. The front doors needed actuators. Updated
Since purchase i have had to replace transmission, airconditioner, and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. There is still an issue with the interior lights coming on. This has been reported to ford and they state there is no issue on their part.
2003 ford winstar wife was leaning on front passinger door, door was lock, but as slowing down for stop sign and a few bumps in the road the front pass door "poped"open enough to sound the door open alarm.the door did not open all the way, the lock button was still in the down position.ford dealer looked over and said they saw no defect, however what and why did the door come open part way.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the passenger side sliding door would not function with the power button.the door would have to be opened manually from the passenger compartment.the dealer stated that there was a service bulletin for the failure, but there was no recall.the contact was informed that a tsb kit was needed.the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and referred her to nhtsa.the current mileage was approximately 77,000 and failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 07/15/08updated
When the vehicle was on an incline rear sliding door on the driver's side slammed shut.door slammed onthe head of a 3-year-old child, causing bruises and headaches.
Sliding side doors worked intermittently. Told nothing wrong. One stopped working. Cost close to $400 dollars and took all day. Said it was an electricians nightmare. The very next day the other door quite working. We have no children, so do not use door in excess. This is more than coincidence. The first one needed a new plate or something like that. They said it would be $1000 if the motor goes.
Consumer complained about a sliding doorproblem.the driver sidesliding door opened on its own. Vehicle had been at dealer on three separate occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
The sliding door senor failed, causing a 3 year old child's left arm to be closed in the sliding door way.consumer had to use a crowbar to open the sliding door. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Our vehicle has several ongoing problems that the dealer has been unable to repair. The traction control light occaisionally comes on and loud grinding noises are heard and vibrations felt through the floor. This problem began around 9/2004. The interior lights will randomly turn on and off while driving. The dealer completely removed the overhead consoles and headliner to repair a short in the wiring harness; but that didn't fix it. And both power sliding doors have malfunctioned several times. The doors will not open with any of the interior switches or remote, and the power locks on them will hang up. The doors have, on occaision, opened by themselves while the vehicle is parked in the driveway. We found the interior flooded one morning after it rained heavily the night before. We can only assume the door opened on its own. And yesterday, the door right side door opened on it own while driving at about 45mph. The interior lights were flashing on and off and the power lock swith on the door sounded like it was cycling on and off. The vehicle was taken straght to the dealer and they verified that it wasn't working - it wouldn't operate with any of the switches. We have notified ford under the rules of our state's lemon law and are awaiting their response.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 45 mph on normal road conditions; the "abs"brake warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician recommended thereplacement of the anti-lock brake system computer module. In addition, there were defective automated power locks on all four doors. An authorized mechanic was unable to duplicate the door lock failure. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the abs computer module. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 100,000.updated 12/30/09 updated 12/30/09
Consumer complained aboutautomatic door problem.the door on the passenger side opened without warning while vehicle was in motion.
I own a 2003 ford windstar that was purchased in september of 2003.i had so many issues with this van since purchasing it, it's not even funny.it started out with the door locks and the back hatch door not operating correctly....there were also some cosmetic items that were defective.the most annoying problem occurred in august of 2005 and has continued sporadically over the course of the last year.the van stalls out while driving down the road!!!you lose the power brakes and power steering when this happens..it has been in the shop probably four times over the course of the lastyear.the first couple of times they would return the van with the explanation "no problem found".i have had people riding with me that have experienced this problem first hand.when it first started happening it was only when it rained..and it was very sporadic...then it started happening even in dry weather.i just got it back after having left it at the dealer for almost a month!!!the repair order states that the intake manifold gaskets were replaced...that was july 25th 2006.during another visit they replaced a cam shaft position/cylinder???so now they tell me that because they replaced another part, that this is not considered the same problem.this van is a lemon!!!! and ford needs to take a look at these issues....and do what is right for the consumer.i.e.refund the purchase price of these vehicles!!!
2003 ford windstar with automatic power sliding doors. This is the third incident where the doors automatically opened when they were closed and locked. The first 2x i returned to find the doors opened and retracted. The third my 3 year old was seated in her car seat when the door opened while driving. This is a hazard and major safety issue. Ford has ignored my phone calls and ford service they can find no problem and cleaned the contacts. I will file suit in the next few weeks to address this horrible defect.
I have power sliding doors on my windstar van.this van has been taken to the shop numerous times because the door will not shut securely.i have actually had to take it to the shop with the door only particularly secure for them to examine the problem.this is unsafe especially since my child was in the van with me.i reported to ford that i was having problems getting it fixed and they sent a letter for me to take it to the dealer, please note i had been taking it to the dealer for the past 6 months.
Passenger automatic sliding door reopens while in the process of closing. This happens about 80% of the time. We have to manually force the door to close some times and try 4-5 times the other times to close. This problem also occurs sometimes while in reverse or drive, when close button is pushed inside.also, the sliding door does not stop and retract if something is in the way. I, the owner, remotely closed the door and realized i forgot something, i went to grab for it, and the door continued to close and almost shut my shoulder and arm inside. Fortunately, i was able to pull my arm out, but the door continued to close until it finally shut.*la
The electric sliding door on our 2003 ford windstar will not stop if my wife or child is in its intended path. The door will literally pin them against the door frame. I have had to apply force in order to have the door reverse. Also the door mechanism (latch) will not allow the door to open when pulled. The door must be forceibly pulled to ectivate the auto open sequence.my wife has stated that when closing ther door with the key fob that the door does not alway close, she has had two occurences where she has removed my daughter from the van and closed the door, when she came out of the store the door was open.
The abs & emergency brake warning lights come on simultaneously @ intermittent intervals, but not during braking. They usually come on after hitting a bump in the road. There are no issues w/ the vehicle's actual braking @ this time, or @ any point since the problem was 1st noticed.
Brake light and abs light comes on after a few minutes of driving our 2003 ford windstar.started happening intermittently in july 2008 but now just about every day.ford dealer inspected the vehicle on 5/13/09 and found hydraulic control and electronic control units need to be replaced.est cost nearly $1,300.
Ford windstar 2003abs light, trac active light, and brake light intermittently go on and off and stay on for various amounts of time and then just turn off on their own with no apparent reason found.car operates fine when these lights come on.i am worried about a vehicle fire. This is still an ongoing problem in my car.searched the web and many other ford minivans have the same problem.ford ash to do something!!
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and the abs light (amber color) and brake light (red color) will just illuminate while driving down the road.i have taken it in to be serviced and the ford dealership and another mechanic shop have not been able to find what is causing the lights to come on while i am driving down the road.today, for example, i had been driving for about 15 minutes when it came on.i pulled over and turned the vehicle off and then back on and the lights went off.about 5 miles down the road, they came on again.i once again pulled over and turned the vehicle off and back on two times before the lights went off.it seems to be pretty random as to when the lights will come on, but it freaks me out every time it happens.
Randomly, but with increasing regularity, the abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and stay lit.only way to "correct" issue is to turn off vehicle for a period of time(more than 10 minutes) and then start up again.no "noticeable" effects occur when lights come on, but i haven't had to "use" the abs system as it is summertime and road conditions are optimal for braking.also, not sure if it's related but, recently used the parking brake and even though it is "fully released" inside the vehicle.....the rear brakes appear to still be locked due to the fact of visual evidence of smoke and accompanying burning smell after driving for any distance.
Brake light (e-brake) and abs light come on intermittently after about 5-10 minutes of driving.this either cause the abs to disable or not depending on which mechanic i talk to.two mechanics have looked at this, and recently i was denied an emissions test due to this (non-emission related) problem.according to several websites, this is slated as a _very_ common problem with this year of vehicle, and i would like to get it fixed...the dealer wants over $1000 to diagnose and repair this problem that if not resolved, results in intermittent abs, or fire.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and the abs and brake light comes on every time im out driving. I feel this is a safety hazard and needs the attention of the government to resolve this matter before we start losing families.
The abs light is on, difficulty getting van out of park.smelled smoke after last use of vehicle.
2003 ford windstar abs and emergency light stay on even with no brake issue.
Parking brake light and abs light come on after driving a short distance.i've found this to be highly frequent problem on 2001-2003 ford windstars. Also read that this could cause fires and even death.we also have internal lights that flash on and off while driving. This is dangerous at night as it could startle the driver.i've read this is also a common problem.please!get the ford motor company to recall these vehicles and correct this problem.a huge percentage of the these vehicles have the problem.
My abs light keeps illuminating.this has been going on for approximately a year.i had the fix for the recall of the speed control that from what i am reading could be causing the issue with the abs lights due to fluid leaking.2003 ford windstar.
Just another day of driving down the street on the bumpy road. When i finally pass the construction area to the newly paved road to come to a stop at the light, car started to skid locked up the front wheel. Whole vanshack. Then the abs and brake light came on. It was a life or death experience for me! now the abs and brake light lid up on the regular bases. Help!!
My 2003 ford windstar continues to smoke and the abs and brake lights keep coming on.it also has electrical problems because the interior lights continue on flashing and the door locks sometimes do not work properly.the problem seems to be a widely experienced issue because i have found numerous websites describing these issues.
Since we got our 2003 ford windstar new in december, 2002, we have always had an issue with constantly needing to fill the brake fluid.the ford dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong.in feb, 2008 our abs and brake light came on.took it to a firestone repair shop, they fixed and akjusted the brakes and they said it was a problem with the brake sensor and that there was nothing wrong with the brakes when they were finished, just the light was on and we needed to replace the sensor.as it was extremely costly and they told us there was nothing further wrong with the brakes, we choose not to replace it.in june 2008 our cruise control stopped working.we again took it in and they could not figure out what was wrong.two weeks ago, august, 2009, we had all new brakes put on.just yesterday, august 21, 2009, our brake fluid was almost empty.we took it back to the place we had the brakes put on, and they just filled the brake fluid and said there was an air bubble.upon driving home from the repair shop, we noticed that our speedometer and odometer had stopped working and the overdrive light was now flashing.so, we have the following warning lights on our control panel: abs, brake, overdrive; and the following items not working: abs, speedometer, odometer, overdrive; and a continually disappearing brake fluid problem.don't actually know if the abs works or not.
We are having problems with the abs light or brake light for our ford 2003 windstar. The abs light and brake light keep coming on, then off, then on again.
Abs and brake light started to go on in the last week. Also odometer goes flat brakes squeal every other time i use car. Owned 5 years new 16,000 +miles on car single and only owner. I took it to my mechanics and he checked and couldn't find a reason. He suggested i go on line because he had no record of a recall by ford.
Both the abs light and the emergency brake light come on in my 2003 ford windstar once the vehicle gets warmed up. I have conducted extensive research after having a mechanic give me the code that the van is throwing (c1185) and found the following: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. This leak causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the abs brake module (2c219). The fluid accumulates on the 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 has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems. The issue of the abs 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.
I would like to request an investigation on my 2003 ford windstar van.my abs and emergency brake light randomly come on, for no apparent reason.i can sit and let my car idle, and the light will come on.this has happened since i bought it, and since i bought the car used, the dealership (ford dealership) won't repair it for me.can you look into this for me, and see if they will do a recall of the problem.thanks!the dealership told me if the light is on, then i will not have antilock brakes.this was a feature that made me buy the vehicle.please help me.
I was driving along and suddenly the emergency brake light, the abs light, the traction light, and check engine light came on.the odometer, and dashboard fuel info system didn't work, the speedometer stopped working.the words "check transmission"came on the info screen. I took the car to three different mechanics and no one can find anything wrong with my vehicle.i was told that the car is fine and they can't find any reason for these lights to be on or how to get them to go off.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on and remains on until turned off. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars. I've also read that one person had a fire come from this issue. Is there any motion for a recall.
Transmission doesn't turn, it's seized.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited a sudden loss ofpower without warning. The vehicle would accelerate in either reverse or drive. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who recommended that the entire transmission be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed of a recall similar to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v006000 (power train:automatic transmission:torque converter) however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.
On monday, november 7, 2011, my wife was heading to work. She stopped at a red light. When the traffic signal turned green, she hit the gas and the car would not move. The rpm's would go up and the engine would rev up as if it was in neutral. This was the case in all gears. This could have been potentially dangerous since traffic approaching the signal are driving at 50+ mph. Luckily, a few passers by helped my wife push the van into a local parking lot. We had it towed to a transmission shop and they are now rebuilding it for about $2,000. Due to the number of complaints about the transmissions on these vans, i believe this should be a recall issued by ford. I believe there should be some reimbursement for these costs i am paying for repairs. There was no indication (i.e.: knocking sounds, slipping, etc.) prior to the transmission failure.
I was on a 65 mph highway and had to stop for a stoplight.when the light turned green, i put my foot on the gas and nothing happened.i put in 2 then 1 and then reverse and nothing happened.i had put my hazard lights on as i was afraid of being at a green light and getting rear ended with the other car going at least 65 mph.i proceeded to shut the van off, turn it back on and put it in drive and it jerked forward, but i could tell the transmission was slipping and the o/d light started flashing on and off and the check transmission light came on.i had to continue to shut the vehicle off and turn it back on to get it to a safe place where i finally had to be towed home.i had my 14 year old daughter with me and had we been hit from behind, we both could have died.
Recently issued recall of 2004 ford co. Minivans for input shaft failure, all ford windstars including 2003 models have the same issue. Freestar van is nothing but a name change for the same poor unsafe vehicle. Along with the many safety issues, owners should be compensated for the repairs made on substandard vehicle. Including the frame issues, brakes issue, electrical and engine quality.
After having the 2011 rear axle and subframe recall done my transmission failed with no warning signs what's so ever . . . . shortly after spending two thousand on having the transmission rebuilt in august my brake light came on and my abs starting kicking in when i apply my breaks and when my abs light comes on my brakes are fine and my van doesn't come up on the abs recall. . . . . . ford needs to get their act together and fix these vans.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a transmission auto center where it was inspected. The technician found that the transmission failed and would need repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar se. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the engine cooling indicator became trapped in the speedometer and gear shifter area, causing the gear shifter not to engage in park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I was parked outside my home.i went out to my van to go pick up dinner and to my distress, the van wouldn't reverse or go forward. After some investigation from online source and auto mechanics, this is an ongoing problem with ford's transmissions. No warning of a problem.in the past weeks,my interior lights would come on while im driving. This van is a hazard. You really need to investigate this please.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, it was found that the rear axle was cracked. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that repairs would not be completed due to the fact that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign id number 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,096 and the current mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the power failed and he was unable to accelerate any further. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the torque converter. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the transmission had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 150,000.
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden i had to acceleration or reverse or anything.it was like i was out of gear.i drifted over to the side of the road and called a tow.i needed a new transmission.that was feb. 2011i just had the same incident happen again to me dec. 2012- transmission needs rebuilt again!mileage is 82000are you kidding!2 transmissions in less than 2 years!the torque converter both times!
Complete failure of transmission with no visible or audible warning.transmission changed per ford spec as well as the rest of the fluids.there is a high rate of failure of this component according to a number of independent reporting agencies via the web.the transmission in a 2003 windstar seems to be particularly prone to very early and unacceptable failure. I am extremely thankful that the transmission failed at stop and not during operation with my wife and 4 kids in it.from other reports via independent reporting agencies, we were fortunate.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was diagnosed at carriage ford dealer located in clarksville, indiana where it was determined that there was a fractured transmission casing in the vehicle. The dealer under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) and 10v385000 (suspension) previously repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: cas-13693189. The failure mileage was 175,000. The vin was not available.
Transmission failure, van will not shift into any gear, forward, reverse, 2,1.
Abs light and brake light on dash stays on majority of the time, transmission went out without warning in the driveway with no power, and there is a noticeable change at times in the cruise speed control while driving revving up the engine.had the transmission replaced as a result.there appears to be rust and crack in the axle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly) and nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields ). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under both recalls. Later while the contact was driving 50 mph, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that they needed to replace the front axle. The contact had not experienced the failure prior to the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would further investigate the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 148,000.
Transmission slow to engage after sitting. This is not only a repeat problem after being repaired, but also after being totally replaced by ford dealer.abs never recalled for scds 09s09. Constantly resetting and disengaging. After 15 years of ownership, i have yet to be notified of or had anything repaired under warranty. When the transmission quit working, my wife was driving ( when the rpm's went up and the transmission quit pulling) on a busy highway, in heavy traffic, no place to go. Nearly causing a horrific accident. With the abs problem, anything indicating a brake failure, possible onboard fire, or loss of control, leaves you with a huge lack of confidence in the vehicle.
Torque converter failure with out any warning. Upon minimal research there are hundreds of other people that have had the same problem and several that have had this issue happen more then once on same vehicle.at various mileages. And the cost of repair if you dont get killed in a crash is very exspensive exceeding 1200.00 .i have owned this van since 2009 and have had this in 3 times for recalls.wiring,axle,subframe,the 2004 free star is a post windstar model and there has been a recall issued on that model involving the torque converter.and wondering why the recall for the windstar has not been enforced as of yet. It takes a death before action.what a sad state of affairs. These are dangerous vechicles and should be lawfully repurchased by ford motor company. And removed from the nations highways. Before death not after.
Transmission failed completely.right in the middle of driving up a hill.luckily we were far enough up that it coasted to the top.all gears failed on the trans, d/2/1/r.this is very dangerous, it could have happened while crossing an intersection or worse..i have found that great amounts of people are having the same issue, it is almost a given now that the trans on this van will fail.ford should be made to recall this problem.cost to me for replacement is $3000.00.
While driving on i94, without warning, powertrain completely failed in the middle of high speed traffic.thankfully i had the ability to maneuver the vehicle safely to the side of the highway.
Torque converter failure for the second time. First incident at 97,000 miles then again at 120,000 miles.
We own a 2003 ford windstar van. Ever since we have had the van after running at cruising speed the engine will not idle down. We have taken it to the dealer several times but they could not fix it. Being a former ford tech. I tried to fix it my self and replaced the tps sensor with no luck. No matter where you set the idle speed the problem will come back. We have been dealing with problem for three years now and are growing very tired. Not only is this dangerous it is wearing out brakes faster. It seems to be an electronicproblem where the computer will not lower the idle. I have checked the throttle cable and throttle valve and nothing is binding. I can't blame the mechanic at the dealership, i blame ford. I hope this can be corrected before someone gets hurt. I bought this van so i would not have to worry about my wife and kids.
While driving lost all power to transmission.car would start but not move in any gear.code scanner shows no codes, engine light does not stay lit.mechanic's guess in torque converter.seems to be a too common problem.
Takata recalluncontrollable driving with steeringrear end fishtailing.
While driving on the highway my transmission failed without warning.i have researched the year and found multiple complaints regarding this particular year and transmission problems.cannot believe ford has not issued a recall - $3,400 later i am getting my van fixed.
I have had no transmission issues with my 2003 ford windstar van.i drove home from work early this morning (3:30am.)i went to leave for an appointment at noon on the same day, and nothing.i started my van, attempted to put it in gear and nothing!!no warning, no nothing!!i have never towed with this vehicle (it doesn't even have a hitch,) the total weight of people riding in it has been 350 pounds.there has been no stress on this engine as i don't live in mountainess areas.i am a single mom of 4 little kids, receiving no child support, working pt, just able to pay the bills, and ford needs to fix this issue!!i have also had numerous other 'problems' but nothing so major the vehicle couldn't be driven (interior lights flashing, blender door actuator going out 3x in a year, rough ideal especially when cold, back door handles not working from inside, back doors so hard to open and close, i can hardly do it, back wiper worked one day then just stopped and hasn't worked since, one back window opens and closes only when it feels like it. I also just put $70 in gas in this vehicle! ugh!!
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the gear shifter could not be moved into reverse or drive. The transmission was replaced twice because the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the contact was advised that there were no failures found within the vehicle. Several days later, the vehicle stalled without warning while the contact was attempting a turn at 5 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer advised that the failure could have been caused by the torque converter but the transmission would need to be removed in order to identify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 05/01/13 the consumer stated the transmission has since failed again.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated was attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the contact determined that the transmission failed. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 96,000.
2003 ford windstar minivan vehicle had been driven to a workplace and parked for the day.upon entering the vehicle to travel home, driver started vehicle normal and attempted to shift automatic transmission into gear to move from the parking space.the transmission would not engage into either drive (forward) or reverse (backward).vehicle was towed to a garage and then to a transmission shop.estimate to repair the transmission exceeds $2500.the transmission had shown no signs of slippage or other visible, audible and/or shifting issues.since the incident, i have done online researched and found literally hundreds of similar complaints and incidents on this vehicle model.we have also have repeated electrical problems with this van.interior lights come on and go off for no reason.interior lights blink while driving in daytime or nighttime.sometimes the rear power wing windows open...sometimes they do not.service lights come on and off including brake and abs system lights, service engine lights, and others.we are thoroughly disappointed with this vehicle.
Rear axle recall was inspected in 2/17/2011 by the dealer and was noted no cracks and just put some brackets. Today 3/23/2015 went for a state inspection to the same dealer and failed due to crack in the rear axle(that was once recalled).now dealer/ford states that the recall was once managed, and no longer responsible for further issues...if an item was recalled, it should be fixed without cost.please address this with ford.thank you
Was going down the highway and the vehicle started to decrease in speed, pressed gas pedal to increase speed, b ut only the rpm's went up and nothing else. Had to coast to a safe area to get off the road, was stranded 6 miles front he nearest town and was about 20 degrees outside. There was no warning or anything else showing any type of problem before transmission went out.
When driving up hills the "od off" transmission light will begin to flash and though i depress the button on the shifter the light will not stop flashing.only way to make it stop is when i turn he car off and then turn the vehicle back on.
After looking up all of the service reports on this vehicle, i am beginning to recognize that ford has some explaining to do. We have a large amount of service reports on our vehicle alone that our dealership is not reporting. We have paid more for service repairs than we did paying for the vehicle. Our ac/heat just clicks w/o working, power windows front and rear do not work, power door locks, leaking roofs, leaking doors, abs lights on, engine lights on, traction control light on, engine sputters even after two complete old fashioned tune-ups, cowl broken, front and rear axles severely cracked, sub-frame cracked, rear wiper does not work properly, brakes need constant repairs, electrical shorts everywhere, head lights, fog lights, brake lights all need constant replacements, alternator was replaced 6 times in one day because they were all faulty, brake switch under brake pedal needs constant replacement, constant wheel alignments, wheel sensors missing or broken, power seat broke and the dealership told us that it was petty to have it fixed even with a height difference between drivers, control modules replaced, multiple expensive sensor failures, spark plugs with wires replaced at least twice, starter replaced, parking brake needs to be watched for slippage because it can't hold on hills, interior lights blink in a pattern while driving, can't haul it's own tailgate, battery replaced multiple times by dealership, power mirror switch broke, many more expensive repairs have been done at our cost, p0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many service departments a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every single time. We only have one vehicle and this is it. I am a mom w/children.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to rear axle reinforcement brackets recall notice repair issues.the consumer stated the dealer performed a visual check of the vehicle, but nothing was replaced.
While driving on the highway on a trip from chicago to north caroline, my car suddenly lost power. It was as if i just put it into neutral; i could hear the engine rev when i applied the gas but nothing else happened. Luckily, i was near an exit ramp and pulled to the side of the road without incident. I tried putting the car into another gear, but there was no change. We ended up getting the car towed to a garage, where they determined it was an issue with the transmission. Later, after pulling the transmission apart, they determined it was specifically the torque converter which had failed. My family and i (including 4 children and 4 dogs) had to stay in a hotel for 3 days until the car was repaired. During that time, i investigated this particular vehicle problem (via the internet) and found that it is common in windstars and freestars. There is a recall in place for the freestar but not enough complaints have been filed for the windstar yet. This needs to be rectified asap!!!! i was lucky that i was driving in conditions that allowed me to safely maneuver my car to the side of the road without causing or being involved in a accident. The safety of myself, my children and the other people on the road with me, a windstar owner, should not be put at risk because of a known torque converter defect. The windstar needs to be added to the ford recall for torqued converters immediately.
I drive approximately 50-100 miles a day. I just pulled into the library and when i went to leave, the car backed out, but than would not move forward. I tried every gear and the rpm just revved. There was no prior slippage or indication the transmission was going. Spoke to the mechanic and its the same problem the ford freestar and mercury monterey experienced. I just saw they got their recall why not the windstar since so many people are experiencing this and it can result in an accident or fatality. I had my daughter with me.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a pothole on the road, which was driven over. The contact noticed that the rear drivers side wheel fractured and was detached from the axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train) however, the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.updated 4/15/15
We were driving on a highway in south carolina while on vacation and my van lost the driving power, the motor was running and the tachometer went higher as we tried to go, but were unable to move. We had to immediately glide off of the road and be towed to a local garage. The mechanic said that the main shaft and torque converter were defective and had to be replaced. At the cost of $1200 for repair, a rental car of $350 and a return flight to retrieve van after repairs, it was a very expensive torque converter and shaft.
I was informed of a recall to the rear axle on my 2003 ford windstar, i took the van into the dealer and had the inspection done as well as the brackets installed. ( 15s27). The van was then parked for approx 5 months after the procedure was done as i was given a company vehicle. I was then let go from my job and began to drive the old trusty van that we have around. 2 weeks into driving it on a regular basis i began to smell an odor of burning rubber. Nursed the van home and began to attempt to diagnose the problem. Changed the wheel bearing on the drivers rear as i thought that was the problem. Got it all back together and found out i still had the same problem. Had aaa tow the vehicle to the dealer where they informed me that now my axle was broken, and by the way the recall was now over and i would be required to pay 1150.00 for a new one. This vehicle was never correctly inspected to identify this problem, it was just shuffled through and now nobody will stand up and make the repair. I have been cheated by the system. I do not believe this is fair nor do i believe it was ever done correctly.
Transmission reverse failure. I now have no reverse. Cost to rebuild is $2,200.00 from durabild transmission. I have not repaired the transmission for i do not have the cash to repair it and hoping there was a recall on this part also, since there is 5 other recalls on the 2003 ford windstar mini-van. Since this is my only vehicle, i'm using it currently with no reverse.i have found over 100 other transmission complaints for this model and year located at this link...http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/windstar/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtmli have found on-line that transmission problems have occurred with previous windstar model years and seem to be still happening even though corrections were attempted. Below is a link to wikipedia and tranny problems can be found listed under problems...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ford_windstari currently have made a recalls appointment for this coming thurs. With a ford dealer.i believe these windstars were lemons and glad ford does not build mini-vans any more. I will never buy a ford again!!!thank you for your attention to this matter.
Driving on highway, my 2003 ford windstar had a 100% transmission failure.the car was running, but would not go forward or reverse.i did previously report transmission issues (slipping) to ford on more than one occation.ford was unable to locate or identify an issue with my transmission.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the vehicleand the vehicle decreased acceleration independently. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failureand the current mileages were 98,000.
Purchased vehicle 10/17pm with 50 miles registered on odometer. Driving the car home from king's ford, the engine light came on and the shifting was rough upon starting and stopping the car. The overdrive light was also flashing on and off. 10/18 am, the windstar was taken back to king's ford service where 2 diagnostic checks showed transmission trouble.
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 i had to bring van in for different sensors, and abs light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast i'm going, or how much gas i have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, theyinform me i have a hole in the left rear axle, and i have to leave the van there, and i may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do i have? i can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
2003 ford windstar transmission completely failed at 87343 miles.i have seen thousands of reports on 2003 ford windstar transmissions failing under 70k miles.transmissions should be recalled.
Brake light and abs lights are on, brakes are fine, fluid level is fine, but light is on. Abs now not working. Speedometer does not go above 40 mph until driven at least 3 miles, this is also causing the cruise control to not work smoothly. Transmission is not shifting into overdrive, transmission is clean and working.all of these issues began within a few weeks of each other.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle failed to respond with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque convertor, filter, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
I have a 2003 windstar ford mini van. About 2 1/2 years ago they put a patch fix on the rear axle that was sowhen the axle breaks instead of the wheels separating it holds it together. Well recently i was on my way to a major highway i thought my brakes locked up, but in actuality the patch fix broke and so did my axle. So a big thankyou for almost killing my 2 children in the back seat, does ford motors care? no they don't! because when i called the dealership they said ford is aware of this ongoing problem with numerous complaints and will not fix it again. But i can buy another part for $800.00. If they are aware of the problem and the patch was not a safe fix then why bother at all! i feel this company should put their children in the back seat and then maybe they would actually care to find a safe fix.
2003 ford windstar rear axle ready to break. Ford says it is not part of the recall even tough our dealer documented the problem.
Slowed down to turn left onto side road, started up-hill went to shift and then there was nothing, coasted to side of road.no forward or reverse.seemed as though i had put van into neutral.i was over 300 miles from home, just me and my 2 yr old.towed back home to transmission garage, had to have rebuilt for approximately $2900. I have read many complaints, why is ford not recalling???this van seems to be more trouble than it is worth.i also had the repair to the back axel doneafter i discovered that i had a complete crack thru it.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to dealership refuses to repair axle recall notice until consumer pays for a new $300 axle replacement.the consumer stated the dealer installed the brackets at no charge.
While in 75mph speed limit upon entering into a 70mph limit i pushed cst on cruise panel steering wheel.i not only slowed but my van continued to slow while heavier traffic was skirting and trying not to run me over. It was at less than 40mph i was able to get on the emergency lane.would not respond to drive, 1st, 2nd, reverse gears. Engine sounded like in neutral, going nowhere, when foot applied to accelerator. No warning given;no transmission problems or noise beforehand. Stranded 400 mi from home, towed to sterlingford dealership in opelousas, la with van left there and no notion of when firm diagnosis, torque converter was the first suggestion, pulling transmission pump and much more costly was second.was told by preus ford they "thought" there had been recall regarding this problem. Don't know.
Vehicle hesitates or stutters,vibrates rough sound ..........................at approx 40-60 mph dealership did repair, did not fix problem, still happening one month later they tell me it is the transmission, and advise me to just drive it that way! when i push for more answers they say transmission torque inverterand cost to repair 2200-2800.00 , on top of the 5000.00 i paid that did not fix the problem.
My wife was driving the car in the country and heard noises when going over bumps.when she smelled something burning she stopped.discovered the rear axle had split where it had been beefed up with brackets after ford's 10s13 recall.ford is saying we have to pay $300 to make repairs on an issue that appears to us to be a design/manufacturing flaw, for which there has been 3 recalls issued (if i understand it correctly).i don't understand why we should have to pay?
Van rpm needle goes haywire with foot on the brake and tries to stall out...engine feels like it is trying to jump out of vehicle.
I have a 2003 ford windstar that i purchased at the end of september 2008 from a local ford dealership. In november, the abs and brake light started intermittently coming on the dash. I currently have the van at the dealership for a transmission repair and had them look at this problem. They have told me that the abs hydraulic module is bad and needs to be replaced. After doing some research, i have seen that this is a known problem by ford and they have yet to do anything about it. The brakes still function like normal, but the abs system does not work due to this problem. I understand that they do not want to fix this since the brakes will still technically work, but as this is a fire hazard i am shocked that they have not been directed to fix this problem. I was quoted $1,200 for the module by the dealership which i just can not afford to spend the money on right now. I will search on the net for a new module, hopefully, at a lower price and replace it myself. Ford needs to be held accountable for their products and they should be forced by the government to correct this problem.
I am the owner of a 2003 ford windstar and as of now there is not a recall out on this vehicle. But there is indeed a recall on the 2004 ford freestar which has the exact same components and drivetrain. Ford has recalled 205,896 2004-2005 freestars due to the torque converter output shaft fail. The same issue is with my vehicle... I have had the worst service threw ford in the follow up with this issue. I have been inspected and many transmission mechanics verify this issue and states the following model of my van has been recalled. If this is so why hasn't my vehicle been recalled.. This is a huge issue , if my wife was driving my 3 children is this vehicle when this part failed it would have been much worse!
Drove the van to work without incident or any imminent warning of vehicle problems. As soon as i stopped and put the van in park, i heard a loud noise and different sound coming from the engine. When getting ready toleave work for home, i started the van and proceeded to place it in reverse and the van didn't wouldn't move regardless of the transmission selector position.there was a loud whine coming from the engine compartment.
I was driving on the mass turnpike with my daughter and two of her friends, when the car started to race and the speed started to decrease, not knowing what to do because the break down lane had dropped i slowed into the lane furthest to the right, for slow moving trucks and had the vehicle come to a complete stop and put it into park and shut it off, (my hazard lights were on), tried to start it back up and put it into drive, but when i did it wouldn't move and slowly started to move backwards, tried to put it in 1st, 2nd and neutral and samething happened, so had to call 911 and have a wrecker tow it back to west springfield, had to pay $207 dollars for tow back there and $80 to tow it to the garage that it is currently at now and new transmission is going to cost about $2000. This was a very unsafe and stressful situation for me and three children, ages 9,7, and 6. Thank god we didn't get in an accident and get killed.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that water was entering into the transmission. While at a stop light, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who rebuilt the transmission. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Purchased used 2003 ford windstar..in 2005 ..with 30,000 miles ..now has 107,000 miles...around town driving...got recalls..brought vehicle in to dealer for rear axle fix.inspected twice..after ......brackets installedto stabilize axle were initially installed told if axle was bad , ford would replace..did not replace. Benteler axle whole problem from start.weak metal subject to fatigue .brackets were a band-aid.actually may have made problem worse.......axle snapped while driving ast low speed..and while turning........
Rear axle broke in half while driving,( backing up in driveway) my 2003 ford windstar
I was driving roughly 40mph and the engine revved up and then wouldn't accelerate. I was able to coast to a side road for safety. I tried to shift the car into gear to drive and the car didn't register the shifts. I took the car to a shop and was told it is a common problem, torque converter, in these cars. After searching online i have found that the problem is indeed common, and should be recalled.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned on and unoccupied the vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. A pedestrian attempted to stop the vehicle but ended up being pinned between the two vehicles. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the arm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
My transmission had to be replaced; i do not drive the vehicle a great deal, tho the car is aged, the upkeep is great on the car. I have tried to keep up with the recalls on this car, is there a recall on the car's trans.?
I went to put the ford in gear and it would not go into gear any gear, i see there is a lot of complaints on the matter. There should be a recall on this transmission before someone gets hurt or worse.
My 2003 ford windstar was taken in for the rear axle recall and was repaired. The axle has cracked again we took it to the dealer who said that they contacted ford about the problem and were told they would not repair or replace the axle the van only has 47000 miles on it we would like to have it repaired or replaced at ford expense.
A few days after buying the van the abs light started coming on, it goes on and off. My interior lights have flashed on and off, my passenger window no longer works! and the gear shifter is loose and sometimes hard to get into park.
Rear axle cracked.ford said there was a recall on my axle , now ford says they recall is over .i don't understand how ford can get away with this.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving downhill at approximately 25 mph, there was a complete loss of the transmission power with a rapid increase in engine rpms. The contact was able to maneuver safely to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence and diagnosed by a certified mechanic who advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The dealer advised there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
My spouse was driving our 2003 ford windstar home from church and while turning right onto our street the transmission failed, no longer powering the vehicle.she coasted to a stop in front of our home.i had the vehicle towed to a local transmission repair shop and was told by the mechanic that this is a very common problem in ford windstars and that he has had to prematurely replace many of these transmissions.we were very lucky during this incident.it could have easily happened on the interstate highway and caused a severe crash, injuries or death.ford customer relations informed me they had no recall actions underway for this problem on my vehicle, but to save any receipts in case there was a future reimbursement/recall effort.
When leaving my house on a trip out of town, i drove my windstar down the street to the intersection leaving my street. As i pulled out into traffic the transmission broke, disengaged and would no longer propel the windstar forward. The mechanic who towed the vehicle said the transmission was gone and he had seen countless numbers of windstars with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and would not accelerate when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the torque converter output shaft had failed. The torque converter was replaced by the mechanic and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/14
Transmission juststarted slipping out of nowhere , stopped for a red light put in nuetral light turns green and i put it into drive and start to rollthe van wouldnt budge looked out the window and leaking alot of transmission fluid . Parked it in nearby parking lot added tranny fluid still not drivable and wont move in any gear.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures with the abs, brake light illumination, slow gear shifting and power windows and door lock failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact was driving 55 mph when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the transmission had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 61,000.
On our way to pittsburgh monday december 16, 2012 for a little outing with our 18 month old son for the day just to get away from allegany county and was traveling westbound on route 40 when all of a sudden my van is traveling in neutral and will not go in any gear. We drifted the vehicle to a side road and called upon my aunt that has aaa. Sure that was not the right thing to do but hey we just bought this vehicle used on 11-4-11 and just received our actual tags on 1-3-12. Were pretty low on extra cash right now to be forking out 250.00+ for a tow back to our home town. Considering gettin the van back on the roads gonna be half the price of what we paid for the heap to begin with. Absolutely loved the van when i first saw it at the used auto dealers. Clean inside and out and had low miles for the age of the vehicle. Dealer wasn't the best at taking care of the title and tag information as far as forwarding it to the mva so we could get our real tags and title to the vehicle. Had to call him a few days after christmas to get him on the ball and send the required info so we could get our tags since the temporary was about to expire. He acted quickly and had them for us at his shop on the 3rd of january. Now when i do a little research on 2003 windstars from previous owners at least 80% of them write the same message as what im explaining. ( traveling along the highway all of a sudden without any type of warning boom no gears at all.)i really wish i would have done some more research before i purchased this van considering way over half of them are junk. Thanks for your time and hopefully action is taken upon these ford vans and something is done. Thank you
Driving on a busy two lane road, just came around a sharp corner when the rpms shot up and van started to coast.was not even able to get completely off the road.i was unable to move the van forward or backward after stopping.there was no warning this was going to happen and it was very scary being disabled along a busy road waiting for help to arrive.cars approaching me from both directions had to alternate turns to get around my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the transmission failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the torque converter was faulty and required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall associated with the 2004 ford windstar model years but not the 2003 models (nhtsa campaign id number:12v006000-power train). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at various speeds, the transmission failed.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
Like many other people, i have had problems with abs and brake lights. Mine constantly come on all the time. Even when i had my brakes done, they still came on. Also my car like to idle high and my check engine light has been on forever. It never goes off, and i have had work done so there is no reason for it to be on. Now i am having problems with my od light blinking. I was on my way home from work, and the light starting blinking. All the sudden my car wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and then back on to make it home. It was pretty scary and i have read my complaints and know that i am not the only one with this problem. Ford seriously needs to do something about these issues.i just had my transmission rebuilt last year. Right now, i would not recommend a ford to anyone. I have read a lot of complaints and have seen some people had some pretty serious accidents because of these problems.when do you recall something?? after people have been hurt. Crazy!!
Transmission failure.driving in reverse out of my driveway..no warning lights or noise...transmission stopped.car will now not move.cannot shift into drive or reverse...huge expense that we do not have the money for..very unhappy with this ford mini-van.
Pulled out of parking space at work and drove to the garage entrance, stopped at the stop sign. Pressed the accelerator and engine rpm just revved up, no fwd or reverse, van rolled backwards into the garage. Towed it home, was told i need a new transmission. Had no warning lights or codes. Good thing no one was behind me!. Dealership said they have no info on this, but can rebuild it for around $1,000.00.
Our van was fine until it was having a hard time shifting.we took the van into a transmission specialist and had to replace the transmission due to water.and also had the water to the radiator completely bypass the transmission.everything was fine until months later it was having a hard time shifting.somehow a lot of water had gotten in there.there's no way it's from the radiator since like i said it bypasses the tranny and has a different cooling thing??now he thinks it's from the a/c.so now it's in the shop again and i already spent $300 for a complete flush.now i might have to do it again.plus he's going to make a shield for the a/c.this is crazy.
Transmission went out in our 2003 ford windstar.looks like many others have had this issue.people at auto store and auto repair shop said ford windstar is known in the industry to have transmission problems.if so, there should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the tacometer began to display a high reading. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was due to the transmission. The dealer also stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacture was notified, but offered no assistance and stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 46,988.updated 10/27/11 updated 3/27/12
Transmission problem. The transmission was replaced 4 times within 60k mile interval while following the 30k transmission fluid flush. A flashing o/d light comes on and the transmission will die out of nowhere and the past few times it has been on the highway going 75 mph with no warning, smoke, lights, etc. I had the transmission start smoking from the engine bay even though the fluid was changed. Now there is a massive transmission fluid leak. There have been thousands of owners who report a bad design of the ford windstar 2003 transmission and it needs to be recalled. The ford freestar was recalled for the transmission issue, but the windstar wasn't. Why not? both models use the same transmission. It is a safety issue and ford is not willing to acknowledge the issue with the vehicle and recall the vehicle to fix the transmission problem.
April, noticed that cruise control not working 100% of time - not engaging and not disengaging!! opted not to use it anymore.july, abs and brake light on and didn't shut off while in home garage.shut van off, restarted it, lights off.august, lights seem to be coming on with more frequency. Doesn't seem to be speed related. September, abs and brake light coming on more frequently.seems to reset (for short time) after shut van off. October, had brake system checked. Disc rotor - r&r; control arm w/ ball joint - lower - front suspension; rear brakes serviced; brake fluid flush. Thought that would have "fixed" everything however less than 10 days later, the abs and brake lights are coming on again while driving.turn van off, turn back on - lights reset - until next time i drive it!!after reading through, realize that the two might be related.safety is a must!!
My 2003 ford windstar keep showing system information error and abs, brake light,od offlights stays on. This normally starts after about two to three minutes into driving.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse. The contact was stopped at a light and when attempting to accelerate, the engine rpms increased excessively but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact tried putting the vehicle in reverse but to no avail.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.
Failed ford sub frame recallnoise in front end going over bumps took in for service. I was told front sub frame was rusting apart.ford windstar had sub frame recall 3 years ago large brackets placed around sub frame(in michigan). Called ford dealer(in florida wear vehicle resides) and they agreed to inspect and said they thought the other dealer may have place bracket around a rotten sub frame. Dealer also said ford would not replace the sub frame and i would have to pay $3000.00 for that repair.my windstar has been in florida since the recall was performed in michigan so it has not been in t.he "salt belt" how is it possible that the sub frame went from being safe to its current unsafe condition if the recall was done properly?
My transmission failed today in heavy traffic no warning, very scary. I googled for know problems only to find out i am not alone, it appears there are more than few hundred owners of 2003 wind stars with the same dangerous failures. How come this is not a recall, when you are traveling 60 mph center lane and your transmission quits no warning. It was just the blessing of god i got out of that situation without being seriously injured and i found out about it tonight for the first time. Ford knows about it and has not even tried to make the public aware that this has and could happen without warning placing owners in what could be a life threatening situation.
I own a 2003 ford windstar van, we use this vehicle everyday bringing kids to school and for wife to drive to work,we had taken the van to a wedding on the 20th of august about 20 miles away. My wife drove the vehicle like always. The next day she went to take the kids out for an ice cream and for whatever reason the transmission stop working,no reverse ,forwardcompletely not working. There was no signs of a problem ,i have never had a miss shift or a slippage. I researched this on the web and it is not an uncommon problem.i have had the transmission replaced i hope there can be a resolve to this problem.
Traveling 65 miles an hour on i-96 eastbound , outside of the detroit area. Sudden loss of all powertrain function. Able to come to a complete stop on the right shoulder. Engine runs fine, and will go into park.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the rear drivers side wheel was abnormally tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train). The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 03/26/14*ljthe consumer stated cracks in the rear axle, were not visible and re-enforcement repairs were done, to the rear axle and front subframe lower control arm. However, the repair failed, while the consumers husband was driving. Ford wouldn't pay for the repairs. They stated they had already full-filled their obligations, when they made the re-enforcement. Also, the anti-lock brakes did not work. Updated 03/27/14
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar lx. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder but it would not shift into any gear. The contact stated that the vehicle sat for three hours before it could be moved. A local mechanic was notified of the failure who advised that it was caused by the torque converter. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided the contact with a list of dealers in which he could take the vehicle for repairs. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 153,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact started the ignition and shifted the gear selector into drive however, there was no response. The transmission was also nonresponsive when shifting into any selected gear. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to rear axle reinforcement brackets recall notice repair issues.the consumer was informed the brackets were installed correctly. However, there was a crack in the axle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph over a road bump, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. The contact later noticed that the axle was fractured and rusted. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the axle was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). The failure mileage was 56,000.
The car was driving down the road.no warning, the car would not engage.the engine would rev but the transmission was not working.once on the side of the road, there was no forward or reverse.nothing happened prior, the car was working fine. There are many complaints on this car on the internet.ford needs to do something to remedy the problem.we are so thankful nothing worse happened, there were children in the car.
I was driving at hwy speed and rpm's went up and car slowed down.stopped and tried shifting gears no luck/movement.had car towed.transmission wiped out second time in 14 months.ford needs to step up.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 55 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called crest ford flat rock (22675 gibraltar rd, flat rock, mi 48134) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
I just bought this car one week ago with 96000 miles on it. Because i previously got a 1995 windstar with ax4s transmission, running over 190000 miles without any transmission issues. I then bought the 2003 car with relatively low mileage and hope it would last the similar length. This 2003 car is with 4f50n transmission. Both ax4s and 4f50n transmission are similar in design and dimensions but they perform totally different. Every time during the first week of driving the 2003 car, there were always a harsh reverse when the engine was warm after driving a few miles. I had to pump the gas to reach a high rpm just to gain a little reverse action. That makes me temporarily to park the car with the front facing the driving lane at shopping plaza. But i could still carry out the reverse action on the driveway during the morning while the engine is cold. It may not be the mechanical problem but the hydraulic issue inside the transmission.there must be something wrong with some not-up-to-the-spec internal transmission components that are temperature sensitive with warm transmission fluid, thus affecting the normal operation of certain components for their intended performance. I will bring the car for the mechanic check up soon. Ford designs, buys parts from suppliers, manufactures, fabricates, sell, and service this car. Ford should bear the responsibility to address this problem and initiate some actions such as notices, warnings, or recall to correct the problem and give consumers the confidence in their product.
I took my car in to ford due to a failure in the instrument panel.my speedometer was spinning and "stuck" in an approximate 5:00 o'clock position...in addition, my prndl needle "stuck" in the park position and would not move.on top of this, my abs/brake lights were coming on and off sporadically and occasionally smelled like something burning.the ford dealer replaced my instrument cluster and attempted to fix the abs/brake light problem.the "fix" didn't last more than two weeks...the abs/brake light is back to going on and off.according to the information that they gave me, the parts are no longer available for the abs/brake light repair...they assured me that my service brakes still worked.in the process, i have been told about recalls to the 2003 ford windstar for similar problems in other vehicles, however, i was told that these recalls didn't pertain to me.if i am experiencing the same problems that others are having and they are getting their repairs fixed at no charge to themselves, why am i paying for repairs for the same problem items???????the sway bar links on my windstar were also repaired along with the bushings...again...another recall that seems to have been issued but i was told that "it didn't apply to me".now i have my windstar in the shop, again, because the transmission pump exploded and damaged the transmission.no warning, no check engine light, nothing.how much of an additional expense is this going to be????oh, i did receive the recall notice for the rear axle...that will be checked right after i get my car back from having the transmission repaired.why are some vehicles covered and others aren't???if it affects a 2003 ford windstar, it should be all of them, not just some of them.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front axle fractured and resulted in the detachment of the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 04/22/14 ma
We stopped at a restaurant to have lunch. Came out to leave. Started the van and put it into reverse to leave parking place and it wouldn't move at all.called our dealer andwas told it sounded like the torque converter.that was exactly the problem. There was no warning at all. It just stopped working.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact reversing from a driveway, the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the diagnosis was unclear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
2003 ford windstar transaxle jerks vehicle from 1st to 2nd gear shift under light or moderate throttle. Was serviced 4 times in 2006 by dealer. Dealer rebuilt transaxle yet problem still existed. Dealer replaced throttle position sensor 2nd time and problem was even more pronounced. Now vehicle would pop out of 2nd gear with engine race immediately after 1st to 2nd gear shift because it hammered the shift so bad. Dealer replaced stator support on 3rd time in yet still pops during shift from 1st to 2nd. Called ford consumer line immediately afterwardto complain. Vehicle was coming out of warranty in 8k miles and i wanted to voice my concerns that the transmission was not working properly after being service 3 times. Ford called dealer. Dealer called me to explain that the ford service rep told them that the windstars will shift like that and that is the way it is. 14 months later transmission is failing when under any stress (hills, moderate acceleration, etc..) with a ratcheting or grinding noise. Have to disengage od on highway hills to maintain speed with heavy traffic. Have called ford again. They want to have dealer perform a diagnostic test which i will have to pay for. It is out of warranty now even though i complained to ford a year ago when it was in.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate or proceed when shifted into reverse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that there were numerous complaints online regarding a transmission failure for his year, make and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and the transmission would not respond when the accelerate pedal was engaged until after several attempts. The engine exhibited an unusual increase in rpms. The vehicle continued in operation with the repeated failure and was taken to an independent transmission specialist where they informed the contact that the clutch and torque converter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.updated 5/2/11 updated 05/23/11
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact's wife was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact that there was a transmission failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 47,764.the consumer stated he noticed his make, model and year vehicle was not included in the recall, with the other ford models. The consumer stated he experienced the same transmission failure as stated in the recall. Recall# 12v006000. Updated 03/02/12updated 06/12/12
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating without warning.the contact pulled off the road and shut off the vehicle.the vehicle was restarted and placed into gear, but it would not move in drive or reverse.the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.the dealer has not yet been notified.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 99,824.
The consumer stated the vehicle was able to come out park without applying the brake. Provide additional information.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that when when the vehicle is cold and driving in reverse, the gear locks and the vehicle continues to move in reverse.the contact continuously placed the gear into drive in order for the vehicle to drive in reverse normally.the vehicle has been taken to a dealer four times, but they could not duplicate the failure.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 85,873 and failure mileage was 85,273.
2003 ford windstarrear axle complaint and transmission.first of all, i was left stranded when the transmission went out on christmas eve. Merry christmas to me from ford. Ford wants $3800 to replace it. The van is only worth that. Then i find out that ford has had many complaints and failures with the transmission. Why do i have to pay for this. I take care of and maintain my vehicles and i get this handed to me.then the dealer tells me that the axle needs to be replaced and it might be 6 weeks before the part even comes in. They will not buy the van back because it is a 2003. I think they should. They are the ones who sold me this vehicle and now i have to deal with it. Buy the time they pay for my rental and fix the axle, it would be cheaper to buy me out and save there customer alot of stress.
Sudden failure of transmission while driving at low speed, taking left turn up a small incline in the road. Car would not move with engine power either forward or reverse. Felt like it was in neutral in all shifter drive and reverse positions. Towed to repair shop, vehicle required complete rebuilt transmission costing over $3000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact statedwhile driving at approximately 40 mph, the engine began making unusual sounds and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repairs shop where she was advised that the transmission had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 113,000.
Transmission failure 2003 ford windstar.no indication of transmission problems leading up to the event.smooth shifting, no shudders, no hesitation on acceleration.stopped at a traffic light-busy intersection.on acceleration, windstar moved forward into intersection, rpms increased rapidly without anymore forward movement.ford dealership diagnostics reported transmission failure but could not be more specific than torque converter, input shaft or hydraulic fluid pump.some ford windstars share a transmission type (ax4n/4f50n) with the ford freestar which is being investigated for a similar complaint with odi (nhtsa action number : pe09033).vehicle had 95,000 miles with regular service actions.found numerous other anecdotal evidence is more widespread than the 3 reported incidents with nhtsa.see http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/windstar/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml.no action to repair vehicle yet.transmission still available for investigation (for a little while longer anyway).911 called on incident because of a dangerous traffic situation in a busy intersection.
While driving my 2003 windstar at 40 mph on a busy highway during the morning rush hour it lost power. The van had to be pushed to the side of the road. The van would start but it would not engage in either drive or reverse. There was no warning to the transmission failure. Aaa towed thevehicle. The mechanic has to rebuild the transmission and replace the torque converter. Five days prior the vehicle was returned from the ford dealer with a new rear axle (recall, 10 weeks at the dealer). At the time of failure the van had approximately 116000 miles. The windstar will be repaired at a cost of $1849.11. I can not replace the vehicle at this time (i would like to!). Ford motor company doesn't care!
No event leading to failure, vehicle just completely lost the ability to power the tires.transmission completely failed with no warning, engine revs, but no power to the tires to move the vehicle.sudden loss of power on the highway is a major safety concern.research indicates that this is a major issue with the ford windstar, considerably more prevalent than the current rear axle recall.respectfully request ford and nhtsa further investigate this potentially life threatening failure.
The transmission failed after 43,00 miles and had to be replaced. I spoke to a local aamco transmission store and they told me this was the fourth such problem with 2003 windstar's they had seen in a month.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle started slowing down and as the accelerator was depressed the speed continued to decrease. There were no warning lights illuminated and the contact was unable to increase speed when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated they would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Automatic transmission failure with no warning. Transmission had to be rebuilt.
I was just driving down the road and my transmission on my 2003 ford windstar completely went out with no warning! no drive or reverse! thankfully i was on a back road and not the hwy. The transmission will have to be replaced but i don't have the money to do so right now. In the manner that the transmission goes out without any warning, this is a huge safety risk and could cause a wreck that results in death.
Transmission failure from first to second gear. Van is still drivable, but it has a very noticeable jerk when shifting from first to second gear.
Transmission failure without any warning sign.left on in the road with engine running, but would not move in any direction.
There is a noise in the rear break drums caused by moisture. *mr there was a noise in the rear brake.the dealer stated that the problem was due to moisture and not to worry.the transmission was problematic, and the rear brakes had started to not stop properly.the rear brakes were readjusted, and a new transmission was added.the noise in the brakes had returned. *scc
Spouse was driving her 2003, ford windstar se, going up an on-ramp to a major high way, when the vehicle's engine revered high, slipping out of drive and the vehicle came to a stop afterwards.drive and or reverse doesn't work on the van.vehicle has all the power, but once put in drive / reverse hitting the gas, you go know where..
Premature transmission failure.105000 miles.fluid replaced at recommended 60k interval.no indication of transmission problems.van was parked, started and would not go into gear.
Recently lost vehicle mobility on my 2003 ford windstar sel (type ax4n transmission).required new torque converter and complete transmission rebuild.
Transmission failure with absolutely no warning. One second i'm pulling on to the roadway with a working transmission the next second my vehicle is sitting in the way of traffic and can not move. As i have researched this,this has happened quite often. This is very dangerous and something needs to be done.
While driving in ky my transmission suddenly failed, leaving me stranded on the side of the road.there was no warning, no lights, no noises.the car simply stopped accelerating.there were no forward gears nor reverse.
I thought the van was in park and got out of the vehicle.it popped out of gear and started to roll back.i tried to get back into the vehicle but it rolled to fast and crushed my leg between the vehicle and a pole.after i was thrown from the vehicle it then started to go forward on an incline.the accident caused me to have surgery to repair a broken left leg.the vehicle was taken to freeway ford where the found that the parking linking was out of adjustment causing it to pop out of gear.parking linkage was adjusted.
03 windstar was parked on a slight incline with the engine running, a/c was on.my wife and i unloaded the children from both sides of the van (manual sliding doors) and i unloaded a stroller from the back of the van closing the tailgate.we placed items in our garage and i moved the kids toys out of the way so i could pull the van in the garage.my wife needed help taking items in the house and i followed the children into the house.we heard a loud crash.i opened up the door to our garage to find our windstar had engaged and drove up the drive, through the garage and into a deep freezer and refrigerator, pushing them both through the back wall of our home.the back wall of our house was moved 8 inches off the foundation and the appliances were crushed.the bumper and hood of the van was damaged.the van was idle and still running as it pushed against the appliances.i opened the driver door, took the van out of park and backed it out into the driveway and turned off the van.we are thankful that there were no injuries or deaths.the van was taken to a ford dealer immediately.the ford dealer was concerned and had three techs look for issues.the tech reps could not find any issues with the van and stated that it would be impossible for the vehicle to move forward while in park.in a professional manor they advised me to always turn a vehicle off and remove the key as well as set the parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle.i have a hard time understanding how the van was able to accelerate while in park but was witness to the results.the mechanics stated that strange failures can occur in any machine and confirmed that the van was safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle transmission was defective and when attempting to switch gears, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who rebuilt the transmission yet two years later, the transmission failed again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.
There were problems with the transmission and brake equipment on 2003 ford windstar. *mr the transmission downshifted at a low speed, the vehicle locked up while pulling out of a parking space, loud grinding noises, and the brake pads jumped. *sc
I'm the owner of a 2003 ford windstar. I had my transmission fail while in the middle of driving.the van drifted to the side of the road,the steering was locked,the lights blinked,my od n blinker flashed off n on.my drivers side window won't go down. Also my abs light absolutely won't go off!!!!.also replaces,brakes, rotors(which were totally rusted).
Complete transmission failure, ford windstar 2003, second transmission. Under 90,000 miles.just review some of the complaints @ this site for a starthttp://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/windstar/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtmlwith a small internet search - you can find these the failure @ highspeed ramant with 2003 ford windstar - this is an emergency situation.
We had to replace the transmission in our 2003 ford windstar in late 2006 to early 2007 and now we need to replace it again. The 2nd time the o/d light started flashing and within and hour to an hour and a half the car needed towed back to our house where it is sitting now. Another problem we have always had is an electrical problem. The overhead light comes on whenever it wants to and we lose the electric in the back passenger door whenever it wants to go. And recently the lock on that same door will continually lock over and over for about 10 times and then locks.
The right front sub frame on my 2003 windstar corroded causing the lower control arm to separate and wheel to pull out. Lost steering. Also axles shaft pulled from transmission and fluid ran out. Fortunately at slow speed so no accident, but what if i were on a freeway running fast?
We bought a used 2003 ford windstar lx. We have had one electrical problem after another. Anti lock brake lights going on. Engine light going on. Driving down the road and all interior lights go on and stay on or the lights start flashing and flickering. Yesterday the anti lock brake lights have gone on again. Recently this has been happening several times a week. This morning we were at a stop sign waiting to pull out onto a major highway and the car would not move. My husband stepped on the gas. The engine roared but the car would not move forward nor would it move backward when put into reverse.we have had this van at the garage numerous times for these repairs. Each time being told that the problem resolved. Each time spending several hundred dollars.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and approaching a traffic stop signal when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine exhibited an abnormally rapid increase in engine rpms.the transmission failed to respond and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact planned to have the vehicle diagnosed by a certified mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission failed while driving. No indicator lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the transmission did not knock or slip prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 43,337.
2003 windstar transmission lite dash "over drive is off". I checked the fuses no.14 10 amp was blowed this also goes to the side electrochromatic mirrors that stopped working.put new fuse in. I drive 14 miles at 45mph fuse blows again.,
Driving southbound on i65 in lebabnon, in on way to work at about 65-70 mph. Suddenly the vans tarted to slow even though i was maintaiing pressure on gas pedal. Van continued to slow with tractor trailers racing up behind me, swerving sorund me and hrons blaring. I was bale to get off at the next exit an made it to the end of the ramp where the vheicle just stopped moving.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the transmission failed on the vehicle without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure is caused by a failed torque converter. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage and current mileages were 110,000.
2003 windstar sport traveling approx 80 mph in passing lane of i-93 expressway while using cruise control. Turned off cruise control and pressed on gas with no response.no warning lights, sounds, etc to indicate anything was wrong.rpm's increased due to pressing on the gas pedal but no response from transmission.coasted to side of expressway.tried using drive, 2nd or 1st gears to get off highway but there was no transmission response at all.no breakdown lane available so we were stuck in right-hand travel lane with flashers on.we were in a place were there was nowhere to get out and be safe away from vehicle either.extremely scary and unsafe experience with two children and dog in van with me at 10pm in boston traffic!!!we are lucky to have not been hit and killed!!!had van towed back to nh and has been determined by the mechanic that transmission has failed and needs to be replaced.will be having a rebuild done for $1000.was told by mechanic that this seems to be a growing problem with these vehicles but is not a recall.one transmission place he called in manchester nh stated they are rebuilding approx 3 per week right now.i had just purchased as our other car died the day after my fiance deployed overseas with the army.i purchased this vehicle used knowing all the recalls had been done and it got a clean check from my mechanic.as i have no other alternative transportation i am now out of work until the van is fixed.this is not an acceptable situation in any regard and ford should begin taking care of this for their consumers.we are very lucky to be alive but are now in a huge financial situation with loss of work and a transmission rebuild being done.
Since purchase i have had to replace transmission, airconditioner, and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. There is still an issue with the interior lights coming on. This has been reported to ford and they state there is no issue on their part.
I have a 2003 ford windstar with 64750 miles.a few days ago my wife went to leave for work and when she put it into gear it would not move in any gear selected.had my local mechanic look at it and he suspected a transmission problem. The vehicle was taken to aamco for repair and i was told that the transmission had blown up.i had no prior warning to this impending problem and now it is going to cost me $2100.00 to repair the transmission.i was told by the transmission mechanic that this is a common problem with ford windstars and ironically another windstar was in the shop for the same thing.he said that it is caused by defective parts that are prone to failure.i contacted ford to see if there was a known problem and any recall on faulty transmission.i was told there was not and basically got the run around and told that there would probably be no help in repairing the transmission.i did further research and see that this is a common and frequent problem with the faulty transmission in the windstar.why is there no pressure put on ford to rectify this problem of defective equipment.i have other vehicles with over 120,000 miles and have not had transmission problems.this should not be happening to a vehicle with only 64750 miles.i want to see ford made to recall and remedy this problem.there are a lot of people out there that have had the same problem and the same results with ford.luckily this happened in the driveway and not on the road.this could have been a very unsafe incident if it had happened on the road.
No problems with 2003 ford windstar transmission.vehicle has approx 88,000 miles.vehicle running at highway speed when transmission whined and quit.left occupants stranded.upon online search, hundreds of issues with the make and model having issues with the same part.
2003 ford windstar' transmission went out while driving on the highway without any warning. Car only has 56,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar limited edition. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the torque converter and the transmission pump. Eight months later, the same failure occurred the vehicle was taken to the same dealer. The dealer replaced the torque converter and the transmission pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,500 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Nothing leading up to event. Christmas day the torque converter went out of my 2003 windstar no warning $900. 2 months later seals $300, and now overdrive is completely. I need a new transmission $2000. This is my 3rd windstar and at 90,000 to 100,000 mile the transmission starts giving trouble. What is the deal? you pay big dollars for a american car and it doesn't last. Honda's in which i don't want will last for 200,000 or more.if you could help please do so. I am not a dead beat asking for help, i am a fulltime baptist pastor with a wife and 3 kids just trying to make a living. Thank you for all you can do....
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 10 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 130000.
I own 2003 ford windstar, serviced by the ford dealership. At 70,000 miles while driving on the freeway, the overdrive indicator light started flashing. Within an hour the transmission failed altogether, no forward or reverse gears. The teardown revealed a failed torque converter, input shaft support bearings, and burnt out intermediate clutch pack. The vehicle is at the ford dealership having its transaxles replaced completely as it is beyond repair. The industry standard for transaxles is a minimum of 120,000 miles between rebuilds. My research indicates this transaxles model, the ford axod and its variants, has been the subject of a huge number of failures, which are reported to occur at approximately 70,000 miles. The failures are alternately attributed to various components, which lead me to believe that internal components which are unreliable have been used in its manufacturing.
We have had many different problems with our '03 ford windstar.we have had the powersteering pump replaced 3 times.we have had the transmission rebuilt because is quit working.the abs and brake light on the dash are always on.we can not adjust the temperature of the a/c or heater.it is always cold.the rear air selector switch does not work.the dome lights flicker from time-to-time.the rear speakers work about 1/2 the time.the brakes sometimes make a growling sound when applied.the mechanics can not find the reason for the noise.the rear door indicator switch needs to be replace.when we shut the rear hatch (door) the doors will not lock because it seems that a door is still ajar.
My wife pulled up to stop and when the light changed she had no gears from the transmission. No warning signs or sounds. We had the van toed to the nearest dealership( champion ford) it was diagnosed as a internal transmission failure. We were told it would be3,319.94 to replace the transmission and flush the system. If we wanted to have the transmission taken apart to find the failure we would have to pay for the tear down and if it still had to be replaced then the replacement cost would be added. What do you do? the van only has about 75k miles on it. I authorized the replacement. Upon talking with a prior ford mechanic (retired now) i was told that this is an ongoing problem with the windstar transmission. After doing a little research on the web i see that it is still a problem in vans newer and with lower mileage than my own. There is a problem here ford. Fix it!
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the transmission suddenly malfunctioned in the middle of the road. The contact then pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed.the contact called the manufacturer regarding the transmission and the manufacturer informed the contact there is no recall and the vehicle has to be towed at the contact expense to the dealer.the contact stated this is a known issue with the transmission for this year make and model. The contact stated manufacturer should issue a recall.the failure mileage was 85,000.jo
Just another day of driving down the street on the bumpy road. When i finally pass the construction area to the newly paved road to come to a stop at the light, car started to skid locked up the front wheel. Whole vanshack. Then the abs and brake light came on. It was a life or death experience for me! now the abs and brake light lid up on the regular bases. Help!!
While making a right hand turn, the van made a noise like it was shifting out of gear, then the car stopped. I had no problems getting the gears to shift before or after. After the van stopped, would not move into any gear. I tried reverse, neutral, drive, d2 and d1 and the car would not move at all.
My ford 2003 windstar, purchased 05/01/08 w/35000 mi, began rolling backwards on inclines while stopped in drive.first time was 08/01/08 coming out of a parking lot into traffic -- sitting on incline, waiting for traffic to clear, took foot off brake to rest it on gas, and back i rolled -- twice.notified dealer (under 12/12000 dealer used car warranty), left van that evening (fri), picked up on wed, they couldn't get it to roll or find anything because there were no codes showing up.brought it back, and wed evening had 3 separate instances of rollback, one on a city street (hill) and 2 on driveways where i rolled back until reaching level surface and the van stopped itself.next day, rolled backwards again out of drive at office, then stopped on level surface, then began to roll forward on its own -- my foot was nowhere near any pedals. Took back that afternoon.service mgr drove w/me and we rolled back at an intersection.service mgr called ford tech line while i stood next to him.said that the tech at ford told him that because of govt requirements to improve mph, ford has lowered their idle speed and what happens is that at a stop, the slower idle causes the torque converter to slow down and eventually start going backwards which will cause the vehicle to roll back while in drive, especially on inclines.the tech said that they (ford) are getting more and more calls about this, particularly on newer vehicles.he also said that the temperature of the transmission fluid makes it worse.could account for why my windstar rolled back much quicker and further than the one we tried that was sitting on the dealers lot. Nothing can be done about this problem according to ford.from what i'm seeing in these other complaints, i've been sold a lemon that i need to trade asap.would like to see a recall on the ford windstar transmission.
Simply driving on the highway, and attempted to set the cruise control. The engine began to race, and the transmission disengaged. Required new transmission to repair. This after only 49,000 miles. Transmission filter and fluid changed at 37,000 miles was not the problem. This vehicle also had the front wheel bearings replaced at 17,000 miles. This vehicle was not used for towing, primarily highway miles.
The contact owns a 2003 ford wind star.the contact stated that the transmission would not engage.the tow truck driver stated that the vehicle was stuck into gear.the dealer replaced the transmission.in addition, the front passenger locks would not work properly.the dealer stated the motor in the doors caused the failure.the current mileage was 57,303 and failure mileage was 46,736. Updated 4/16/08 the dealership removed the transmission to replace the torque converter, front hub seal, pump shaft and bearing. The front doors needed actuators. Updated
Without any prior problems or warnings my 2003 ford windstar with only 66,600. Milesthe transmission just quit. I parked it christmas eve and it was fine three days later i went to leave and it won't go into gear. I have also had electrical problems with the back hatch sensor. It says door is ajarand either minutes later , hours , days while i'm driving it will start beeping , lock the doors and light goes off.
The ford windstar stop suddenly without warning.if you are in traffic, this could be fatal.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and passing another vehicle when the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms and the vehicle would not shift into any gear. There was no prior warning of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic shop where he was awaiting diagnosis and possible repairs.the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.
I have a 2003 ford windstar. I turned the corner at a busy intersection and the transmission went out, no forward or reverse. I barely missed being hit while the van coasted to the side of the road. I have owned two previous windstars that were a 1995 and a 1998 that i had the transmissions go out on but there was slipping and it was obvious the transmission was going. I bought another found because they are just about the only thing i can afford. There was no warning whatsoever this time. I had the vehicle towed to a transmission shop where they said the transmission was gone and the spline had been stripped off the torque converter. He said he sees this kind of thing all the time with fords. They are rebuilding it for me for $1800.00. This is a dangerous situation since i read on here another person with the same van had a similar experience. Ford needs to be responsible when they put out crappy transmissions that go out with no warning. What's going to happen when this situation occurs on a highway? now i know why people refer to fords as found on road dead..because they will break with no warning!
Transmission on the ford windstar 2003 goes without warning. In the middle of driving down a major highway it decreased in speed to a stop. The engine rev. Would not go into gear. It is a big problem in these vehicles. You can find addition complaints about this and others on a website www.carcomplaints.com. I went as far as writing ford to let them know how dissatisfied and upset they expect me to pay for their malfunctioning transmissions. Please investigate. I don't think someone life should have to be sacrificed in order for ford to correct their problem and now my issue.
No warning leading to failure, vehicle just completely lost the ability to power the tires. Transmission completely failed with no warning, engine revs, but no power to the tires to move the vehicle. Sudden loss of power on a very well traveled road rt 4 in auburn me had to push the vehicle across 3 lanes of traffic to get it to safety this is a major safety concern. Research indicates that this is a major issue with the ford windstar, considerably more prevalent than the current rear axle recall. Respectfully request ford and nhtsa further investigate this potentially life threatening failure.this seems to be a major issue and i do think it should be addressed asap.
2003 ford windstar, 50,000 miles, and the transmission needs to be replaced. Even though proper maintenance done. Vehicle shifts out of gear, and reverse is not hit or miss. Search on the internet reveals this vehicle is worthless and a rebuild is recommended over a used one since your only going to get other peoples problems. A new transmission from ford is 3000$ the rebuild will cost $2000.
There is a check engine light on and the van runs rough and almost stops running.there is an error code p0171 and p0174. After taking it to the ford dealership for the axel recall, it was noted that there is something wrong with the transmission, too. It seems like these are all defects that ford is aware of, but does nothing to fix for the consumers of their cars.
The transmission in my 2003 ford windstar.i understand this is a very common issue and should be addressed in a recall.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle began to decelerate extensively. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission was failing and would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls for the automatic transmission and provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to change lanes.when the accelerator pedal was engaged there was no power response. Also, a rapid increase in the rpms occurred. The gear would not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact suspected that the failure was related to the transmission but the mechanic had not yet confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 05/04/11 updated 05/09/11
I started the van and left the driver's door open to run inside the house to get something. When i came back the van was rolling backward across the neighbor's yard. Because the door was open it was ripped backward as it left the garage and hit the side of the garage door. It had rolled off a retaining wall which pulled the front bumper off. It was still rolling across the neighbor's yard when we finally caught it. When i got in the van it was still in park. Thankfully no one was hurt.
My wife was driving the windstar on the highway when all of a sudden the car accelerated up to 80 mph by itself.by applying the brakes, she got it to a low enough speed to slam the transmission into park.the dealership said that the problem was fixed, but about 3 or 4 months later, it happened again.the dealership says that they fixed it again.but we refuse to ride in this death trap, and demand that they give us a new car among other things.
We own a 2003 windstar and the transmission and power steering is going out of it. To me they should last longer than 60,000 miles.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer states problem with vehicle transmission *tgwthe consumer stated water would get inside the transmission at times and the reverse gear is failing.
Od light flashing, abs light on, speedometer not working, odometer not working, air conditioner not working, smoke underhood, engine light on this all happened to my wife while on the interstate about 90 miles form home.
I was driving my vehicle and came upon a red light. When it turned green i pressed on the gas and i heard it rev up but did not move. Was able to let it coast to the side. I called aaa and had it towed. The mechanic looked it over and said i would need new transmission. Before the incident, it never showed any signs of slippage. Still awaiting to come up with $1,300.00 to have transmission rebuilt.
The hard shifting started about a year ago. Now with 160,000km the transmission now shudders and shifts erratic. I was told by thetransmission shop it's the torque converter not working right which is caused by the a defect in the valve body. A complete remanufacture making it better than ford can will run $2500. $1800 if i remove and install it myself.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds to make a turn and after braking, the vehicle would not accelerate forward. No warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was unable to be driven so it was towed to a dealer. They informed the contact that the input shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000...updated 09/29/11 the consumer stated the cost to repair the vehicle was$1500.00 updated 10/05/11
Stopped at traffic light.when light turned green van would not move.there were not any noises, warning lights or issues to indicate a problem.van required a tow truck.mechanic diagnosed the problem as failure of torque converter.
Transmission went out at 68,000 miles. Driving down highway at 70 mph, when engine revved and we lost all drive. No forward or reverse gears.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contactstarted her vehicle and while it had power it would not accelerate or shift into reverse. The vehicle was diagnosed by a local who stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The manufacturer was notified and referred her to nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 86,000. ...updated 04/25/13
Consumer complained about two. First, the transmission will not shift properly when changing gears. This condition almost caused a rear end collision. Secondly,driver's side seat belt will not latch if any type of debris got inside of the buckle opening, leaving the driver without any restraint if the vehicle got involved in an accident.
Sudden lose of transmission function, driving and suddenly there is no gears just neutral, no warning, 2003 ford windstar.
Brake, abs, and other lights come on, drive disengages, van will only run in 2nd or low gear until you turn it off then on again.very dangerous situation as the van loses power and decelerates. Fuse #1 sparks when putting in a fuse.blows the fuse immediately.interior light then will not work.van is currently being looked at by phil long ford.
2003 ford windstar, low kim, traveling hwy without any warning lost acceleration, rpm's all over the place, almost crashed while attempting to coast to road side.numerous identical reports submitted ford ignores, transmission failure without warning.ford must take responsibility before someone is killed.cant imagine them putting their own family at risk by putting them on the hwy or a dirt road with this wide spread problem with the 2003 windstar.only after my sons shaken phone call from the 401 with the sound of traffic in the background did i start my own research and discover the exact same problem of sudden transmission failure with other persons voicing concern for their own safety and safety of their families.fix it ford.
Nar 05/21/2003*mr the consumer has made two major safety related repairs (transmission, and steering pull) made to the vehicle over an 11 month period. Please review for further investigations.
While driving on the highway in delaware with my family the van i suddenly loss acceleration. Thank god i was able to get over to the side of the road but this has to be a safety concern. Without notice lose acceleration and now no gears work. 2003 ford windstar. After searching on line there a lot of people who had the same thing happen to them. This van has been a major problem with the axle breaking while driving and that was recalled. How can this not be recalled as it almost the same result. Accident.
Abs light comes on intermittent.being station in europe, it is very important to have my automobile 100% with the autobahns.my windstar is a 2003 with only 60,000 miles.it has been doing this for the past two years.also the transmission went completely out.while driving it lost all forward gears and reverse.i had to pay to have transmission rebuilt.this happen feb 2009.
While driving, i felt the van was not shifting, so i went to the dealer i bought it from. They said there was nothing wrong with the transmission. The problem still existed.i took it back to dealer-again, nothing wrong with transmission but they did do a transmission tune up. When i picked it up, i drove into town. I was driving on the highway and had to stop on a red light. On green, i pressed my gas pedal but the car would not move. In a desperate effort, i shut the engine off and waited a few minutes. I was able to move again, but for only about a quarter mile to have to do the same repeatedly until i got to a safer spot. Finally, i ended up leaving my van parked at a shopping center and called a cab home. This is not the only problem i have been going through with my ford windstar van. The interior lights flash on and off while i am driving, and my air conditioning doesn't work, even when i had free on put in it. I do not have the money for another car, nor do i have the money for a new transmission, along with having it put in. I live in a town where there are no buses and can only get a ride from a taxi. I don't have $10 one way for this! i need to get to work, and cannot afford to lose my job. All because of a malfunctioning vehicle that is causing same problems for many others out there. Ford should be recalling these vehicles!
While driving, the vehicle started to loose forward speed. Then transmission fluid began to pour out from the transaxle, apparently contacting the catalytic converter or engine manifold. The latest caused the vehicle to catch fire, resulting in total a loss and damage to third-party property. At the time of event the vehicle was only 4 years old. This is a serious defect.
2003 ford windstar, less than 60000 miles, transmission just died, no warning no nothing...unable to repair due to the cost of rebuilding, estimate is $2300 on a 4000 dollar van.
Van shuddered while accelerating, loud roar on driver side of van, problem persisted even after i took it into the shop, the shop claimed they were unable to find any codes for the problem. Drove all day june 15 with only above listed problems, got in the van the same night only to find the car would not move. No warnings, no check engine light, van was shifted into reverse with no movement, only rising rpms. I have checked numerous online forums only to discover hundreds of people having this same problem and ford has not reimbursed anyone or done a recall, even though it is the same year model on almost every forum complaint. My van is now in the shop, there is no telling how much i am going to be charged to get my van back, i have 5 children and have to have my van. I cannot afford to go out and put a down payment on a new van of a different make. Can someone please correct this problem?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 05/01/13 the consumer stated the transmission has since failed again.
I and my wife were returning home from a long trip to settle my son at a rehabilitation center for kids with retardation when the transmission stopped working without any warning at all. It was raining and a tornado warning was issued for where we were. I had to coast to a stop on the side of the road without much available space to clear traffic. I then proceeded to walk to the nearest house which was about 1000 yrds away due to the fact this happened in a rural area and with considerable risk to myself approach a home of people who did not know me, duringa period of darkness and rain, and ask for help getting a tow truck. Meanwhile my wife and brother were back at the van with 18 wheelers whirring by during a severe thunderstorm. The chance of a collision due to poor visibility was most definitely apossibility. When the tow truck arrived he had to hookup my van in pouring down rain and tow the van to a safe place until morning so i could then have it towed home. At this time i believe the transmission needs to be replaced but i cannot afford to have it done. Upon research on the internet i discovered that this is a common problem with the ford winstar.
We have a 2003 ford windstar, the vehicle has always had problems when we drove, sometimes it would feel like the transmission was going, well it did one day going to work, the torque converter came apart damaging the entire transmission and the vehicle has less than 65000 miles on it we begged ford for help because we think this should not have happened to a vehicle this young we have owned lots of vehicles with well over 150,000 miles on them.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle began to decelerate and would not accelerate when the pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the torque converter had to be replaced because the splines were worn. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately two years after the vehicle was repaired the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/02/2013*lj upadted 1/7/2013
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact's wife was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact that there was a transmission failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 47,764.the consumer stated he noticed his make, model and year vehicle was not included in the recall, with the other ford models. The consumer stated he experienced the same transmission failure as stated in the recall. Recall# 12v006000. Updated 03/02/12updated 06/12/12
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving in reverse, the transmission failed without warning and the contact was unable to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle wasrepaired.the failure and the current mileage was 124,000. Updated 08/28/12*ljupdated 09/05/2012
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that they were traveling 70 mph when the transmission failed. The contact allowed the vehicle to cruise off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the torque converter failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,727 and the current mileage was 92,200. Updated 02/22/12*ljupdated 05/03/12
-the contact owns a 2003 ford winstar.the contact's family member and passenger werein tehe vehicle while driving through a traffic light when the vehicle stopped moving forward, but the engine continued to operate. The vehicle was towed. The mechanic replaced the torque converter.there were no previous failures or warning light indicators.the current mileage was 44,000, and the failure mileage was 44,087.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 2 mph and attempting a turn when she heard a loud, unusual pop. The vehicle then came to a complete stop without stalling. The contact had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was advised that the front axle was corroded and had fractured in two. In addition, the rear axle was also fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if repairs would be made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 78,714.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact statedwhile driving at relative low speeds of 5 mph, the rear suspension broke causing the wheels to collapse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at his expense. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed the dealers advice and offered to discount the repairs. The vehicle was left at the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 30 mph, the rear tires began abnormally tilting inward. The contact moved off the roadway and found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 110,306.updated 10/13/10the consumer stated he heard unusual noises coming from the vehicle and soon discovered the rear tires were tilted in at the top. He discovered the axle was 3/4 cracked through. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Updated 10/14/10
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. She stated while driving at speeds of 60 mph in clear conditions, she noticed grey smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. She was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway without incident. She waited until the police arrived to assist. She noticed the rear driver's side wheel was collapsing inward toward the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they found the rear axle had failed. The rear axle and the entire driver's side rear wheel assembly was replaced at the owner's expense. There were no recalls on her vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 80,000. The vin was not accepted.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 40 mph, the rear axle suddenly broke in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the axle had rusted from the inside. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for vehicle repair. *ldthe consumer stated the safety recall 15s27 was improperly completed. The axle cracked, the installed bracket and axle completely rusted through. The failure happened while the vehicle was being driven.
Ford came out and tool my car to [xxx] cunningham to fix my call on a safety recall dated 2/28/2014 then refuse to fix my car state ford refuse to pay home for the recall repair he said i have to pay out of pocket. All repair are free of charge my car still at the shop at the shop because the front wheel cause by the power train axle assembly nhtsa 12v193000 and 11v030000 11s16 and 10s13 3/11/2014. Can i get a copy of these recall mail to me thanksmy car is still at [xxx]for 3 weeks now please help no renter was given to me as part of the recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 50 mph, the contact heard a noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was difficult to control so she pulled over. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a crack on the rear axle. The contact called the dealership and the dealer advised her take the vehicle in for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 140,780.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated he also owned a 2001 ford windstar and experienced rear axle failure. He examined the 2003 vehicle and found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While traveling at any speed the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear axle was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 84000.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear axle fracture recall notice replacement parts failure.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle began to vibrate and all of sudden he heard a noise. He noticed that the axle was cracked in half and the rear end of the vehicle was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop.the vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.the vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, there were unusual noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was found that the rear axle was broken in half. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the vehicle was out of warranty and would not provide any assistance. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 72,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised the contact that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (power train: axle assembly). The dealer later advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in the recall because of the manufacturers date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately between 60-65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle completely collapsed. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The technician stated that the failure was related to the rear axle which caused other additional damages. The contact had not been informed by the dealer regarding the specific components that were affected as a result of the rear axle failure. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
2003 ford windstar transmission problems, the torque converter broke on my van . The van came to a complete stop , this is very dangerous ,there should be e recall,this has happened to almost everybody that owns this ford model. Also there is a recall for rear axel .now front and rear frame mounts. There should also be recall for electric windows do not work half the time. These vans are dangerous ford should have to by them back.
I'm having problems with a 2003 ford windstar van i purchased. The mileage is 081206.3. The abs and brake lights are on and the sliding doors on both the driver and passenger will not open from the inside of the van. The doors on the sides and back are very hard to open from the outside as well. The cruise control will not turn off unless you hit the brakes. The seatbelt are making a horrible squeaking noise and don't really roll up right. I'd like to find out how to get a list of recalls for this vehicle. To me these are major safety concerns that need to be addressed. Thank you
I believe the seat belts in my ford windstar do not retract properly. I believe this to be a defect with the van and ford will not look into the issue without charging me a fee. There was a seat belt recall in the past on some ford windstars but ford claims it does not affect this model. This issue affects primarily the middle and rear row of my van and possibly the front seats as well.
After looking up all of the service reports on this vehicle, i am beginning to recognize that ford has some explaining to do. We have a large amount of service reports on our vehicle alone that our dealership is not reporting. We have paid more for service repairs than we did paying for the vehicle. Our ac/heat just clicks w/o working, power windows front and rear do not work, power door locks, leaking roofs, leaking doors, abs lights on, engine lights on, traction control light on, engine sputters even after two complete old fashioned tune-ups, cowl broken, front and rear axles severely cracked, sub-frame cracked, rear wiper does not work properly, brakes need constant repairs, electrical shorts everywhere, head lights, fog lights, brake lights all need constant replacements, alternator was replaced 6 times in one day because they were all faulty, brake switch under brake pedal needs constant replacement, constant wheel alignments, wheel sensors missing or broken, power seat broke and the dealership told us that it was petty to have it fixed even with a height difference between drivers, control modules replaced, multiple expensive sensor failures, spark plugs with wires replaced at least twice, starter replaced, parking brake needs to be watched for slippage because it can't hold on hills, interior lights blink in a pattern while driving, can't haul it's own tailgate, battery replaced multiple times by dealership, power mirror switch broke, many more expensive repairs have been done at our cost, p0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many service departments a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every single time. We only have one vehicle and this is it. I am a mom w/children.
Driving east bound at 35 mph when a vehicle turned in front of me and i had a direct hit on the right side of his vehicle. I hit the steering wheel with my chest. The seat belt did not hold me back and neither air bag deployed.
When starting car airbag light cont' on.cont' problempretention retractor replaced-working. No old parts returned to me.
Consumer complained about two. First, the transmission will not shift properly when changing gears. This condition almost caused a rear end collision. Secondly,driver's side seat belt will not latch if any type of debris got inside of the buckle opening, leaving the driver without any restraint if the vehicle got involved in an accident.
- the contactstated that the driver's sideand passenger'sside front seat belts would not retract. The contact took vehicle to the dealer, who told her that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The contact called the manufacturer, whoadvised the consumer that she would have to pay for the vehicle diagnosis to see if the manufacturer would cover the cost of the repair. Updated 2/9/2007 -
Re; recall notification #03c05-certain 2001-2003 ford windstar seat anchorage systems.*tc
Driverside seat replaced for the second time. Both seat back and seat cushion failed. This is unacceptable! i am a large man 325 lbs. And i owned a 1998 windstar which i did not have this issue in the years that i owned it. This seat and vehicle is a piece of junk. I don't understand how a seat on a 2003 windstar could fail stucturally twice in such a short time. I purchase this van in nov of 2003. I have had problems with this seat starting two weeks after purchase and for is unwilling to do correct the problems. They make repairs but the don't hold up and correct the problem once and for all. A new vehicle is a new vehicle if i wanted problems i could have purchased a used vehicle and then this would be somewhat acceptable.
Drivers side seat moves when parked and left alone. This veries from 1/2 inch to several inces. Problem is inconsistant. Also seat back bent and the seat cushion is also not supportive.
Abs and emergency brake lights come on and off intermittently.middle seat won't go back up and the door locks don't work half the time.
The driverside seat replaced was replaced once. The seat back had warped and was uncomfortable for driving. While i am a large man, this is the first seat back that i have had to replace in any vehicle. The second seat back has been holding up so far. The first failed within the first year within 60,000 km and was replaced under warranty, but i am afraid that i will be paying for the repair when the second one fails.
Drivers side seat moves when parked and left alone. This veries from 1/2 inch to several inces. Problem is inconsistant. Also seat back bent and the seat cushion is also not supportive.
Re:recall #03c05 i have twice in the past two years attempted to have fmc address this recall, both times i was told they didn't have the part and would call me when it came in ---no call - dealer #2 told me to bring the car in today and when i arrived told me they didn't have the part. After two years and two tries fmc can't or won't fix my car.
The abs light has come on intermittently and the abs braking system does not work.when the vehicle is started, it takes about 2 minutes and then the lights come on.has been doing this for approximately 6 years but ford has refused to cover since it was out of warranty.
Absand brake light comes on and off, drivers side window and rear drivers side wing does not operate properly, radio changes stations on its own, engine serge when in ideal, interior lights come on by themselves, noise in rear when in reverse.
I was driving to the store and the speedometer needles went crazy and the abs / brake lights went on. After a couple of minutes the needles went back to normal and the abs/ brake lights stayed on.we changes the sensors that go to all 4 tires and the lights remain on.
My abs and brake lights on the dashboard come on and off at different times.sometimes they stay for a while (days) and then go off for (days).also, i have been having problems with the gauge arms on the dashboard all of sudden will go back and forth in a quick motion.then sometimes stick in one position and then back to normal and then sometimes not move at all for a while.
My brake light and abs light stays on .. I had my brakes serviced.. And they are fine.. The light won't go off.
Abs light on constantly despite repairs.
While driving, the abs and brake warning lights on the dash came on, and stayed on until the engine was restarted.the lights are off until driving a short distance, when they will both come on at the same time. My mechanic claims that all sensors are good, and that the abs control unit is defective. When the vehicle is cold, it takes longer for the lights to come on.
Abs module is bad - well known cold solder joint problem
Abs brake light will turn on and off at random times. Also, brake (e-brake) light comes on, interior lights occasionally flash, all running lights and headlights have gone out (really bad when driving down highway at night), and loss of all electrical (radio, lights, heater fan, dash illumination, headlights, running lights, etc... All go out at same time). Alternator and several batteries have been replaced. Electric windows will occasionally stop working as well.obviously the huge issue here is the fact that the abs system may be disabled, dash warning lights randomly come on and off, and all electrical shuts off, with losing headlights and running lights being the biggest issue!
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the abs system had malfunctioned. The mechanic did not detail what needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 170,000. The vin was not available.
Braking distance suddenly increased due to a faulty abs computer module.the aluminum plate on the module expands during heat causing the abs brakes to work only part of the time.this is very dangerous and ford should do a recall to fix the situation.my abs brake light is always on along with my emergency brake light.
My 2003 ford windstar has the abs and brake light on i feel this is a danger for my family to be in this car with the known incidents that have happened! please help get this problem solved!
Brake and abs dash lights are on intermittently.
Abs, brake warning lamps lit, speedometer doesn't show the operating speed.
Both my abs and brake lights come on when driving. Then shut off then back on. A lot of windstars on the road does the same thing.
Abs dash light came on and stays on, no abs working. Abs light and dtc c1185.
Abs brakes dashboard light and check engine light is always on. Dealer has reset many times with no success.
After reaching speeds of 30 mph the abs and brake warning lights come on. Will reset after car turns off only to apear again. Braking does not seem to be affected.
The abs light luminates and stays lit after the vehicle has warmed up.
Like many other people, i have had problems with abs and brake lights. Mine constantly come on all the time. Even when i had my brakes done, they still came on. Also my car like to idle high and my check engine light has been on forever. It never goes off, and i have had work done so there is no reason for it to be on. Now i am having problems with my od light blinking. I was on my way home from work, and the light starting blinking. All the sudden my car wouldn't move. I had to turn the car off and then back on to make it home. It was pretty scary and i have read my complaints and know that i am not the only one with this problem. Ford seriously needs to do something about these issues.i just had my transmission rebuilt last year. Right now, i would not recommend a ford to anyone. I have read a lot of complaints and have seen some people had some pretty serious accidents because of these problems.when do you recall something?? after people have been hurt. Crazy!!
Abs light came on over a year ago.code showing is c1185.speedometer, tachometer, don't always work.
The abs system, that was supposed to be fixed with the switch recall, still doesn't work. Intermittently i have the abs/brake warning lights on this van. It has happened under various conditions. I have replaced master and rear wheel cylinders, brake drums and still have intermittent abs.
Abs and brake lights on dash signaling problems intermittently. Does vehicle have electrical problem or module failure.
My abs and brake light keep coming on.i have had several items done to fix problem including tune up, cleaning of contacts.i am now told that the abs circuit controller may be bad.this is a $1,500 job that just may fix the problem.i have already spent about $600.judging from the hits i get on the internet this is not an isolated problem.
My vans brakes started acting funny when i came up to a stop. The abs system is acting as if the van is going into a skid and activating the anti lock brake system. It causes improper braking distance which has almost led to an accident. After operating for awhile the warning lights go on in the dash for the abs and traction control, at this point when the lights go on the systems are disabled. When you shut off the van it resets and the problems persist when you start it back up. I believe there is problem with the computer board causing this problem. It can possibly lead to an accident and or death.
Abs brake light goes on after driving a few minutes and abs brakes don't work. Light is not on upon next start.
Abs and break lights is on after driver 3 min
Brake light and abs lights are on, brakes are fine, fluid level is fine, but light is on. Abs now not working. Speedometer does not go above 40 mph until driven at least 3 miles, this is also causing the cruise control to not work smoothly. Transmission is not shifting into overdrive, transmission is clean and working.all of these issues began within a few weeks of each other.
Abs lights come on intermittently and now are on all the time.this vehicle later was involved in a crash due to cruise control switch leaking out most of brake fluid.ford replaced the switch and fixed the brakes but wants $2000 plus to replace the abs/hcu.
I saw there's a recall on the ford windstar abs system? (i have 2003)in 2010, i complained to my ford dealership that the abs and brake lights on the dash were flashing onand off, that it happens all the time. On that ticket they wrote, "no action", meaning they did nothing and said nothing about how to fix it. I just got back from ford dealership yesterday where i'd complained again about the same issue because now it's been 3 years of flashing lights... And they said "oh, you need a whole new abs system, that part is $2800.00 and that does not include labor!!!really? too bad my warranty is now expired. Would have been nice to get that done when i complained the first time and had that expensive warranty in place.is this in fact a recall or do i have to pay for a new abs system?
My abs light and brake light will not go offthere is an electrical problem that prevents the lights from going out and the use of lights inside my vehicle. The open door light is always on causing me to fear for my childrens saftey not knowing if the breaks will work or if my doors are secure.
The abs, traction control, and brake warning lights will come on all at the same time after driving for only a few minutes.once these lights come on, the abs and traction controls are completely inoperable, and in bad weather this could lead to a crash.the warning lights illuminate faster when it is warmer outside.i believe that at $2800 to repair, this is a serious problem and should most certainly be a recall, especially in a family vehicle where children could be in danger.
After driving the can for about ten minutes the abs light and brake light came on . Since july 2013 it has been happening almost everyday. Just winter time it doesn't happen as often as in summer. After checking the car i get code c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1246 c1250 c1242 c12214
I have the familiar 9 c codes for the abs control module with the cold solder joints that effects the abs function.there is a 23 page 2carspro.com forum with individuals sharing this exact same issue defect on their windstar vehicles. The warning lights illuminate under normal driving conditions.
Abs ecu seemingly has failed as the "brake" and "abs" lights come on soon after starting every time the windstar is turned on.this was originally an intermittent problem, but is now continual.the only fix for these two lights is to repair the abs ecu.
Anti skid system failed during a heavy rain.almost hit a vehicle in front of mewho's brakes stopped him in time from a major collision.have not fixed the problem since because it is the major hub of the abs braking system that failed.
Abs and brake alarm lights illuminate on the dashboard after a few minutes of driving and stay on until the engine is shut off.this has been happening for several months.i suspect this indicates a problem that disables the abs braking system.diagnostic scanner shows at least 12 stored faults in the abs system which cannot be erased.
While driving down the road the abs and brake light come on and stay on, and the interior lights come on and go off.i've had the brakes checked, and they are fine.we changed the module, which we were told was the problem, but it didn't solve the problem.the problem occurs more often when the weather is warmer, but it does happen during the winter, too.it is very distracting while driving at night, especially, to have the lights on the dash and the interior lights flashing, and it could be dangerous.also, i wouldn't know if the brakes actually had a problem.
Multiple episodes of the abs traction control and brake light coming on at the same time..if you shut off engine and restart the warning lights go away.started several years ago thru present time.have had vehicle serviced and they have tried to reset the error codes with out successseems to be worse when its wet.
Abs light on air bag little on won't turn off brake light also will come on at time feels like something is sticking like driving with brake on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the brake and abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the problem and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that front rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,234.
Abs and brake dashboard lights warning that abs system is inoperative, speed control system also inoperative.break pressure deactivation switch leaking oil.this leaking oil has traveled down abs wiring harness all the way to the abs controller. Unsafe condition.ford dealership has refused to repairthis dangerous condition as a manufacturing/design defect and stated there currently is no recall issued for this very serious problem!!
The abs/brake light indicator came on. It sometimes will go off (usually when there is road salt on the road. It stays on and will not turn off. I took it to the ford dealer thinking it was the brakes/or the brake sensors. They said it was the abs control module failing. It was too expensive for me to replace. When the indicator was off i took the car for emissions inspection and it passed. Now the emissions inspection is due and the lights are still on. I do not want to spend $900.00 to replace the part on an eleven year old car especially since there is no guarantee that is the exact problem.
I have had multiple problems with my 2003 windstar sel to include complete failure of the vacuum system where brakes, power steering didn't work had to have towed.the dealership could not fix and did not have a recall.hoses in this system kept coming off.interior lights kept flashing on without any being turned on.also the "passenger door is open" light stays on.along with abs/brake light stays on. I have taken my van in to have brakes checked.there was no problem with brakes.i have maintenance done on regular basis.problems started with 50,000 miles.i am a single woman and need reliable transportation which this van is not.when is ford going to recall for electrical problems?dealership is of no help, only want to charge for something they can't fix.i took to dealership when front passenger window didn't open.dealership stated that it needed a new motor.i knew better as this had happen before.took home and after a little bump in the road window started working again.part of the crappy workmanship ford used to put together.also dealership stated there was no recall for the problem with vacuum system which i was told was a design problem.ford needs to address all the problems associated with this model.i wonder how many others have this same problem?
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs failed to activate. Abs light comes on intermittently.
The abs and parking brake light come on after driving.the only way to clear the lights is to turn off the vehicle and turn this back on.the lights will eventually come back.the concern is are the brakes actually having an issue.system has been given an overhaul: pads, rotors, new master cylinder, brake fluid bleed and refill, and the issue persists.no none fixes from mechanic.
While driving my 2003 ford windstar model sel, i'm encountering a problem with the braking system/abs, as well as, my cluster gauge going haywire doing what it wants on and off on its own.the braking system is starting to become more frequent.i've gone to ford for this particular problem and a few others.ford looked at my car and told me the rear axel had cracked and they repairedthe axel on recall.i informed them about the abs breaking system.i've been to two separate dealers in staten island, ny.one dealer told me it looks like i have an electrical problem not sure if it's related to cluster gauge/braking system.they told me i had a problem with the right rear window motor as well, which ford fixed supposedly.as far as the braking system goes they told me they took it for a ride and did not see anything wrongwith my vehicle.i told them about the cluster gauge doing what it wants, the abs working/not working.having a hard time stopping car, as well as, telling both ford dealers about my wife having no choice but to pull off the highway because she was having this particular brake problem.i told them the only way she was to stop the vehicle was to crash into these big green metal commercial garbage containers at approximately 10 miles per hour.i showed them the damage to the front of my vehicle as well as telling them my wife had hurt her neck, i was told from both ford dealers that we don't see a problem we can't fix a problem and i am now reading on the web that there seems to be a problem with these cars up to 2003 with everything i have explained up til now.if anybody has any input or contact info for me to call to help me, i would deeply appreciate any help you can provide before one or all of my family members become injured or god forbid fatalities.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to come to a stop on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake pads and the vacuum hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The abs and engine lights have been on my 2003 ford windstar for years.however, they were electrical misfires and did not affect the operation of the vehicle.it does now seem that the abs is failing.the car brakes normally at low speeds.however, over 30 mph it now seems that the brakes lock up and the car pulls to the right.i do not feel that the car is safe to drive, as it screeched and locked up when i was stopping at a red light.
The abs and brake warning lights appear on the dash. They will sometimes go off, but always come back. There is a problem with the abs module underneath the car. This part needs to be recalled as everyone i talk to that has or has had a windstar has had the same problem. Also, ford wants 1000s of dollars for the part and labor. It should be a free recall since they put faulty parts in their vehicles.
My van has had the abs/brake light on which my mechanic detects is possibly due to the modulator.
Abs brake comes on and off while driving.
Abs systemwarning light on continuously.
Abs and brake lights were on...now the abs light comes on randomly. Also stalls after turning on.
Anti-lock braking system control module failure at 102,000 miles.appears to be a continuing trend with various ford models, and repair is expensive; approximately $2,000.if abs control module is failing, abs no longer works.doubt accuracy of abs warning light to provide adequate warning.
Both abs brake and emergency brake lights came on. This continues to happen when the outside air temperature is above around 60 degrees or when the vehicle is driven for more that 30 minutes. After the lights come on the abs brakes no longer work.
Abs light come on after vehicle warm up also brake light come on at the same time. Going to garage tomorrow to check on recalls and to see is the is a serious problems on windstars. From what i been reading on the internet it seem to be a major problem for windstar owners.
The abs and brake lights come on while driving the van and stay on while driving.
The dashboard abs light and brake light illuminate.this happens off and on over the past several years.sometimes you will drive for 5 to 10 minutes and then the lights come on and sometimes they come on immediately after you start the car.when the lights are on, the abs systems does not work.the problem has persisted so long that my dashboard brake light must be burned out because it longer illuminates, even when you turn the ignition key forward and all dash lights are supposed to illuminate.dealership repairs were over 500.i believe this is unethical when this is a safety issue and judging from complaints online, there appear to be many people with the same problem.
After driving vehicle short time the warning light for abs malfunction lights along w/ brake warning light. This happens intermittantly. Likely brake warning light problem is low fluid in mastercylinder yet fluid level in every case was ok. This problem is ongoing. Scan code was c1185.
Brake light and abs light are both lit at all times after driving for a short period of time. Mechanic says that abs system will not work.
My abs light keeps coming on, my mechanic said that my abs braking system could be inoperable with the light on.i feel that this is another failing part that ford needs to issue a recall for.
Both my abs and brake "dummy" lights are on.will go off for small amount of time after vehicle restarted, pop back on after a few minutes.
The abs brake light keeps coming on. It doesn't stay on....but goes off time to time.
My anti lock brakes stopped working. The cars abs and brake warning lights come on and go off the past year.
The abs and brake light began to come on intermittently, followed soon afterwards by the power right passenger window failing to go and down, followed by the transmission o/d off light flashing. These would occur until the engine was shut down, then most of the time the symptoms would go away, always to return.when the o/d off light would come on, the transmission would fail to perform at speed andwe would have to reduce our speed to under 50 mph in order to not rev the engine above 3500 rpm. When this light is on, you cannot get to 60 mph without redlining the engine.i have had dealers and mechanics look at this a number of times with no resolution.
Abs light along with brake indicator light is on.multiple defect codes for abs module shown on scanner.brakes not fully stopping vehicle when depressed. Bought vehicle in may 2014.cruise control acting funny.
Abs and brake light both on. Got serviced with new sensors and brakes problem fixed for two days. Returned to mechanic,could not find out problem ( spent $300). Recently took to pepboys for complete check(spent $180). Came out code c1185. Referred me to take to ford for fix. Called in to see how much repair would be quoted part at $800 plus service. I don't know how to get this fixed now. Since ford does not want to take responsibility for this faulty part, ford should at least have some deal where you can pay in payments or reduce the price by 1/2 since it is a common problem that is not due to normal wear and tear such as new brakes, sensors, rotors, etc. Seriously the part is expensive it's not like we can all afford to just say oh ok it's only about a thousand to fix! help us out here!
Abs and brake light comes on after a few minutes and stays on.
Abs and brake lights came on, lights go off if car is turned off for a minute. Sporadicproblem that doesn't follow a pattern.
Bought the 2003 windstar in 04/26/ 2004 it was a certified program car from a dealer and had mileage of 013335 we have had several problems with it.first the rear doors will close and then reopen the dealer replaced the sensors in the doors still have that problem, second the ball joints need replaced, third the passenger window would not roll up or down intermittently, fourth lift gate door ajar light keeps coming on you get out and shut it and it still is on next time you open and close maybe a day or two later it will go off, fifth the abs and brake lights on dash come on and sixth the passenger door ajar light comes on and won't go off.the side doors and the window was noticed before the warranty went out so we bought the extended warranty.
After looking up all of the service reports on this vehicle, i am beginning to recognize that ford has some explaining to do. We have a large amount of service reports on our vehicle alone that our dealership is not reporting. We have paid more for service repairs than we did paying for the vehicle. Our ac/heat just clicks w/o working, power windows front and rear do not work, power door locks, leaking roofs, leaking doors, abs lights on, engine lights on, traction control light on, engine sputters even after two complete old fashioned tune-ups, cowl broken, front and rear axles severely cracked, sub-frame cracked, rear wiper does not work properly, brakes need constant repairs, electrical shorts everywhere, head lights, fog lights, brake lights all need constant replacements, alternator was replaced 6 times in one day because they were all faulty, brake switch under brake pedal needs constant replacement, constant wheel alignments, wheel sensors missing or broken, power seat broke and the dealership told us that it was petty to have it fixed even with a height difference between drivers, control modules replaced, multiple expensive sensor failures, spark plugs with wires replaced at least twice, starter replaced, parking brake needs to be watched for slippage because it can't hold on hills, interior lights blink in a pattern while driving, can't haul it's own tailgate, battery replaced multiple times by dealership, power mirror switch broke, many more expensive repairs have been done at our cost, p0302, p0305, p0316, c1235, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210, c1103, c1410, c1404, b1318. We were told by many service departments a while back that these codes were not important. They cleared the codes every time. Their response to these codes were to clear them every single time. We only have one vehicle and this is it. I am a mom w/children.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the driver was driving 45 mph when the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
Abs light on and off.
As i was driving on the highway the 'check advance track' light came on.the light has been coming on and for couple of weeks now.check with a mechanic and was told might be a abs sensor.
My abs lights all come on and off randomly.this has occurred for months.and is not more frequent.i went to my garage and nothing is wrong with the brake lines.i saw other complaint online of this for this vehicleand that there will be a recall on this situation.i am hoping to get this resolved.
Dashboard warning lights for both abs and brakes illuminated.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Parking brake and abs warning lights usually (but not always) illuminate. It happens less often in the cold. When illuminated, the abs system is not functional.
Ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which failed causing the abs & brake lights to come on the instrument cluster. Most often, i will get a few miles down the road when they come on. The stay on the entire time while in operation. Occasionally, it will not come on right away right after shutting the engine off.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While approaching a stop, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the driver had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The brakes, abs, engine, and door ajar warning lights previously illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs electrical module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,190.
I purchased my car on june 1, 2012. Shortly after, the brake abs light, brake light, tire pressure light, and engine light came on. On july 9, 2012 i took the vehicle to maroone ford in fort lauderdale to perform necessary repairs per the recall. Maroone ford dealership performed the recall repairs and informed me that the vehicle engine lights and tire pressure lights were issues not related to the recall. During the period from july 9, 2012 to july 12, 2012 the abs light and brake light did not turn on. On july 13, 2012 the abs light and brake light turned on. I called maroone ford and i was told to bring in the vehicle to the dealership. On july 14, 2012 i took the vehicle to the dealership.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and the brake warning lights illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the failure was not located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,100.
Starting this year (2012), you can not get an inspection sticker in new hampshire if the abs light is on.approximately 3 years ago the brake and abs light would periodically light up on the dashboard. Shortly after the lights appeared, the brakes would make a horrible squealing and grinding noise.i took it into the mechanic and he said there was nothing wrong with the brakes. About 6 months later, the brake and abs light was permanently on.in late march of 2012 i brought the van in for new front brakes but he was unable to shut off the brake and abs lights. After the brakes were installed the squealing and grinding noise became permanent. When i took it back to the mechanic he said the brakes were fine. So i took it to another mechanic in june of 2012 and he replaced the rear brakes along with rear drums, oscillators, wheel cylinder and brake fluid.this mechanic was able to shut off the brake and abs light, (he said the code was c1185-abs) which was a good thing because he said nh now required the abs brakes to be working in order to receive an inspection sticker.however it only lasted about 2 days and the lights came back on along with the squealing and grinding noises.in july of 2012 i took the van back to the mechanic that did the rear brakes to get my new hampshire inspection sticker. He looked at the brakes again but could not find anything wrong with them.he connected it to the computer and it came up with the same code (c1185-abs) but he was unable to clear it.therefore, legally i was not able to get my nh state inspection sticker.he did recommend a new abs pump but i have not done that yet.
While driving abs and brake light comes on 5 minutes after driving sometime not at all and now lights never go off have new brake pads and shoes took to dealer for scds recall they did not check or discuss abs light or brake light i asked but they did not acknowledge lights or clear codes.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While coming to a stop, the brakes did not respond and the anti-brake system and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road to switch off and restart the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front and rear brakes were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Both the emergency brake light and anti-lock braking light on instrument panel were illuminated within 5 minutes of having started the car. After approximately 10 minutes, all electrical appliances failed, including directionals, brake lights, etc. The engine continued to run, however it struggled on uphill climbs.
Abs light is on during hot day
Abs and brake light comes on after driving it a few miles and stays on.
The electrical system, computer, causes the dome lights to go on and off. The electric window to sometimes not work, the abs light to come on and off, the brake light to come on and off.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The brake and overdrive indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
The abs and the brake lights come on randomly, mainly when the vehicle is hot or the temp is hotter outside.if you turn the vehicle off and back on the lights go out for a while.
My abs light and breaks turn on once i drive for a mile on the road and it stay on till i shut the engine off for the following day for work. I already replace my brakes, rebuild my transmission and replace all spark plugs and cords, also change my engine oil on time pretty much a take care of my one and only vehicle i have. I have enough with the fords.
Abs and brake light would go on and off intermittently beginning around 55000 miles. The mechanic told me fords were known for this, but should not present a problem. Back wheels started smoking and leaking fluid at 76000. This contaminated the wheel wells and brake pads. The abs/brake light also stay on consistently now. Repaired the problem and ran a diagnostic on the abs. Mechanic told me i had a faulty abs module that the dealer would have to repair. Have not done that yet, looking to see if there has been a recall on this problem. Apparently ford has not addressed this issue. I have this van to transport my disabled son, now concerned that our safety is at risk.
Abs comes on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that brake fluid needed to be added in the vehicle. The technician added brake fluid to the vehicle but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that brake fluid still needed to be added to the vehicle. The brake fluid was added to the vehicle but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dash abs, brake light on, speedometer, rpm gage jumps back and forward, cruise control accelerates, passenger window and rear side window doesn't work.
The red brake light keeps coming on, as well as the yellow abs light.the lights typically come on after driving the car for a few minutes.this as been an ongoing issue for some time and have had brakes serviced numerous times.
The brake light has been coming on, the check engine light has been on for some time, and the vehicle is currently leaking what appears to be brake fluid.
Abs and dark brake lights come on while driving then reset themselves when vehicle is turned off, then come on again while driving once vehicle warms up.
The brake, abs, and traction of lights come on.when the car is turned off, it seems to reset and doesn't come back on until driving for a while.there is no specific time or driving condition that seems to trigger it. It is completely random.several different places, from the dealership to les scwab say the brakes look fine.meinike finally ran some sort of computerized diagnostic and said the abs module is defective.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph down a hill, the brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. Also, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering pulled towards the left. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: cas14205849. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The abs warning light is on, intermittently.when on, the rear brakes can easily lock up if i slam on the brake pedal.braking distance is increased, and with less control.this seems to be a common problem:http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#brokensoldierdescribed as problem # 2 on this site.i also had problem number 1 described on the above website where the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch" developed a leak.for some, as the website suggests, this has caused a fire.i fixed mine, myself, at my own expense, before a fire occurred.both of these issues are design / manufacture defects, not normal wear and tear.
Abs has intermittent failure, the warning light turns on and off. It is difficult to drive in snow and ice conditions as the vehicle braking becomes unpredictable.
The 2003 ford windstar has a 'brake light' and a 'abs light'. When driving the car the abs and brake lights will both come on (but the car's brakes are not impacted). After a few minutes the two lights will go out. From what i have read on-line this is a fault in some module. The brakes themselves are not at issue but it provides false warning lights. A web site that tracks ford windstar issues says: "the (mostly unservicable) ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. It also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable. If your abs light is on. Report the problem at nhtsa - safercar.gov. Use the category brakes, the more reports the better a chance of continued action." so, i am reporting this flaw.
Abs light and brake light come on after driving car several miles for unknown reason.dealer says it could be a $1500 to $2500 fix if abs control module is bad.
Abs light and brake light stay on.have new brakes. Interior lights keep flashing on and off when drivingbattery light stays on. I have had battery tested.
Lights turn on and of inside the car. The abs light and the brake light on and off. Windows stop working get stuck.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar lx. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, both the abs and brake warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. The repair shop confirmed that the brake modulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving, the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that he maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road to restart it. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was normal. The manufacturer also stated that the contact would have to pay for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2003 ford windstar driving at speed of 40mph my abs and brake light indicator light up. Garage did a code reset but the abs and the brake did not go away, garage unplugged the battery and plugged it back and the abs and the brake light disappeared.
Abs light is on. Brake light is on intermittently. So far brake function is normal. Had mechanic perform diagnostic check on system. 12 codes appeared related to the brake abs control. Was told that problem is with the abs module. This issue would worsen and could cause massive brake failure. I have spoken with other owners of windstars and have heard of similar problems. This defect is not isolated to 2003 models. I know of other owners who drive 1998 2000 2001 windstars and are having the same issues.
Abs light comes on.
I have random occurrences of the abs and brake lights turning onmy 2003 ford windstar since i purchased it around 2009. They are often off when i first start the car, but then turn on while i am driving. The two lights always turn on simultaneously.though only the abs is disabled when this problem occurs, it turns on the brake light and hence masks any other brake problems that may occur. I recently (october 2014) had a leak in the brake system and it almost went unnoticed because it was being masked by the abs problem.because the cost of the repair is very high (1/3 of the cost of the vehicle), and based on reports on the internet, there are probably many people accustomed to driving around with brake lights on because of this problem. If the problem only turned on the abs light it would be significantly less dangerous. Also, given how many people are experiencing this problem, it would appear to be a defect in the design of the abs module.back in 2011, my mechanic told me "pulled 8 abs codes dealing with a possible faulty abs control unit." unfortunately he did not record what the codes were.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs light on, on dashboard.brake light on, on dashboard. Recall work was done.
Abs and brake light keep coming on and staying on until i turn my van off. Then it might not come on for a few days or it might come on constantly.
Abs light wont turn off.
Add to safety complaint 106 649 11.... The abs light and brake light problems 'started after vehicle speed control switch recall was done'(recall id # 67506) at the ford dealer in cerritos, california.
The abs light comes on. Then the vehicle is fine for days then it comes on again for no reason. This problem has been infrequent and has only recently before more of a issue. Usually the problem goes away and does not come back for weeks. I went to the local advance auto so they could pull the code and identify which wheel was sending the code so icould narrow it down and replace parts as necessary. The codes pulled are followed. C1185, c1198, c1194, c1254,c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214 & c1210. That's right 9 abs codes came out. The 1st on is the problem c1185, the rest are failures at each wheels inlet outlet valves. When searching the c1185 issue i found 100's of complaints online for this issue and many dealership horror stories. Too many back yard hacks tell people to disconnect this or that, or pull the ecm only to have that not fix the issue and others telling how they were able to resolder the abs module connections and fix the issue. The one common problem that caused issues was having a dealership brake job done and then the abs systems fails the next day or following week. I have to say that i did not notice this issue after doing the brakes, but i did have them done prior to the abs system failures starting.
Abs light comes on as soon as the vehicle goes in forward motion and stays on through entire driving cycle.the other brake warning lamp also illuminates intermittently while driving.more frequently in damp/wet weather.
The abs and brake lights have been on for quite sometime, it would not pass emissions. A few weeks ago i almost got in an accident, due to the fact, i could not stop the van!! i have a young child and this is unacceptable ford!! never again will i purchase a ford.
We bought this car today and intermittently the abs and brake lights will come on and won't turn off until we turn off the car.
The abs light stays on no matter what i do.
"abs"and "brake" indicator lights within dashboard turn on intermittently.
Brake light & abs light went on.
When traveling 15 mph on brick road i pressed brakes to stop then loud noise and car still rolled forward - scary and unsafe.this has happened twice under different conditions - the abs light is on in my vehicle
Transmission slow to engage after sitting. This is not only a repeat problem after being repaired, but also after being totally replaced by ford dealer.abs never recalled for scds 09s09. Constantly resetting and disengaging. After 15 years of ownership, i have yet to be notified of or had anything repaired under warranty. When the transmission quit working, my wife was driving ( when the rpm's went up and the transmission quit pulling) on a busy highway, in heavy traffic, no place to go. Nearly causing a horrific accident. With the abs problem, anything indicating a brake failure, possible onboard fire, or loss of control, leaves you with a huge lack of confidence in the vehicle.
Abs and emergency brake light come on while driving at any known speed.usually occurs after the vehicles has warmed up.the lights will go out after the car has cooled down and is restarted.but will usually come back on after some extended use.there are no known fixes by the everyday user.
Abs and brake warning lights on ip on - fluids checked as full - lights on with most driving - occasional will be on then go off for subsequent drives. No loss of brake feel or stopping ability.brakes checked okay at last tire rotation service by conoco station.
The abs light and the parking light comes on about 5 minutes after the car is started.
The abs warning light, trac off warning light, brake warning light all come on intermittently at various speeds.this has happened daily since first noticing it 3 or 4 years ago.reported to dealer and dealer diagnosed as fault abs electronic control module with internal fault.service technician didn't think this was a safety issue unless operating in slippery road conditions.researching the issue on line revealed volumes of others who report similar problems.this is a $2000-$2500 repair.it appears ford is aware of the defect and has been for some time and is making money off this repair instead of just recalling the vehicle to fix the repair.if the abs goes out in slippery road conditions i think the safety risks are significant that ford should bear the responsibility for the costs incurred for this repair.
Abs and brake lamps intermittently come on. Abs is disabled when the lamps are on. This problem occurs frequently. The lamps come on when you start the van and stay lit, but sometimes for weeks the lamps do not come on at all and the abs works. I would estimate the lamps are on 60-70% of the time.
Abs light came on, mechanic said the ecu was shorted and ford was looking into a recall. Ford has nothing on their website, but have found many external sites offering the same problem.
After going about 4 miles after starting up van, abs light comes on, occasionally the red brake light will come on too, speedometer goes crazy (up and down) and inside lights flicker at random.seems to be some sort of electrical issue and/or brake issues.
Abs brake lights keeps coming on. Mechanic has fixed it once but it continues to happen causing the abs brakes not to work.
Brake light and abs light come on intermittently while driving has codes c1185,c1198,c1194,c1254,c1246,c1250,c1242,c1214,c1210 these was pulled from associate from advance auto
The park and brake light keeps coming on, looked up and it said the abs system is not working like it should. This happens when i'm driving in city , highways, not moving.
Abs and brakes lights came on.abs inoperable.stopping distance greatly increased.
The abs light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power.this has occurred multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occurred again and the engine shut off.it would not restart.after almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, i was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and i was able to get off highway without getting hit.this is a recurring problem many 03 windstar van owners are experiencing.called ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them.i have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems.ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps recurring.something needs to be done.it is a design thing.
The abs and brake warning lamps are intermittently coming on. I had the system checked by two different certified auto repair shops and both responded that there were several codes creating the problem. They also mentioned the only solution is to replace the abs control module. After doing research on my own, i concluded that this is a common problem with the majority of 2003 ford windstar owners. I believe the abs modules are not manufacture correctly creating this problem. I also believe this is something that ford needs to address on the 2003 windstar.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on.
We drove to the store and realized that our rear tires were tilted. We were looking at it and a guy that worked at the garage next door climbed under and told us what it was. He said that the rear axle was broken, he also said that there had been a recall on the vehicle. I contacted our local ford dealer and the person i spoke to told me that i was covered by the recall and that they would send out a tow truck and the would fix it. The tow truck came and a few hours later the ford dealer called and said that i was not covered and the i would have to pay for the tow and i would have to tow it off of their lot. This happened after he already told me that i was covered. I eventually had to get a loan to pay for it and i couldn't even afford a new axle i had to get someone to weld it back together and now every couple of months it breaks again. I am now on my third fix. I was doing research on this on the internet and i found something that said that puerto rico was now covered in that recall. I was told that it was just cold weather states. I live in cleveland, ohio. Just because my car was not made here doesn't mean that i shouldn't be covered. I have already had the control arm recall kit put on and now i found out that there was another recall on the electrical equipment all of my abs lights and break lights are on. I really need this to be fixed please change the recalls to include other vehicles too.
Abs warning light comes on intermittently. Abs system does not work. Brake warning light usually comes on simultaneously.
My abs lights and traction control warning lights come on and abs system seems to be engaged when no braking is happening. When brakes are engaged the braking seems to take a lot longer. Abs module has defective solder joints causing many system failures. Failure happens when stationary.
The speedometer, odometer & cruise control did not work & abs pump ran continuously.abs & brake light stayed on.this only happened when the outside temp. Was around 80-85 deg.f & lights shut off once the engine cooled.diagnosis was defective brake control mod.pulled fuse 101 to keep pump from running.in 2012 the lights remained on with fuse in and the speedo & odo would go out intermittently.nov. 2013, lost speedo & odo all together.
Abs light and brake light comes on and interior lights flash and all gauges going crazy and run all the time causing my battery to die everyday. Its a new battery and now its drained.
The abs and brake light come on intermediately. When i turn the car off and back on, it is off, but then out of nowhere, they come back on and it seems it is a soldering issue with some module.
I purchased the car used in 2006. It worked fine for about a year. The brakes had worn out and the abs light and the brake light was on. After replacing the brakes, the lights came on and off randomly on different days. The mechanics could not duplicate the problem. Now the lights come on steady after i drive awhile and stay on until i shut the vehicle off. I have had 4 brake jobs since, but that has not fixed the problem. I was told that the problem was probably the abs module as that was a common problem with windstar's. I am afraid to drive the car more than a half mile as the abs brakes do not work when the lights are on.
Abs/brake lights turn on intermittently.there seems to be any correlation to any particular driving condition, speed, force of braking, etc.ford dealership diagnosed the problem as an abs module failure.they also state that failure to rectify the issue would result in probable failure of the brake system in general at any given time.the quote for the repair is anywhere up to $1,000.00.ford motor company offered zero assistance/advice in the matter.consequently, the driver's side window no longer functions.
The abs and other brake light stays lit constantly. I just had the car inspected and there is nothing wrong with the brakes.i have read that this is a huge problem with this model van, and has caused engine fires. I would appreciate it if you would look further into recalling this vehicle.
Abs and brake light appears randomly especially when the weather is warmer.so during the winter months the lights are not normally on.most of the time they appear after the car starts driving.
We were on vacation going thru mountains in w va when the abs light and brake light came on. We pulled into a ford dealer in statesville, nc. They could not determine what the problem was as it was not occurring all the time. The brake and abs lights would go out for a period of time and come backon. Recently we took the van into a midas repair shop. They thought it was the wheel sensor and replaced it. When the problem came back the next day they thought it was a bad bearing on the front drivers side and we replaced it. Today the light is back on and after taking it into the repair shop again they are now telling us it is the abs control module. We have dealt with this issue for the past 2 years. Lights going out for a period of time only to come back on. Today we called the local ford dealer to see if their was a possible recall on this issue. We have read about others having these same issues. We were told that their was no recall at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning and the abs indicator illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the brake pads, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Parking brake and abs lights on the dashboard will light up after driving it for about 5 minutes.obd ii code reads eec test pulled codes c1185-c1194-c1198-c1210-c1214-c1242-c1246-c1250-c1254.if codes are cleared c1185 now returns immediately.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Brake light and abs light and traction control light all came on and are staying most of the time.
My brake warning and abs lights are on i shut the car off and they are off i drive later they come back on , my brakes work fine the fluid is full.
Abs and brake light comes on after 5 minutes, when the car is turned off it resets but the comes on again 5 minutes or so after driving.cruise control not working.
Emergency brake light comes on.when i tried to stop my car would not and almost went into someone's house...the abs light came on also!attempted to get the problem fixed after$1024 later, the abs light is off but brake light.continues to come on and squeal. Ford dealer insists nothing wrong with brakes!
Brake light and abs light came on. Brakes continued to work correctly. Since then every time it gets warm the lights come on and stay on until i turn ignition off.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds and while stationary, the hazard lights flashed and would not turn off. The contact stated that the turn signals could not be used due to the involuntary flashing of the hazard lights. In addition, the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Van abs brake light and abs light comes on at the same time. I took the van to local dealer who informed me that this is a common problem with these windstars. He said that it would cost a lot of money to fix. If this is a common problem and a safety issue why hasn't odi.nhtsa make ford call a recall.minivans are a family vehicle is it safe to continue driving my family in it while this keeps happening?
Intermittent abs and brake warning lights.brakes have been fully serviced, fluid replaced, system bled.abs not functional when lights are lit.
Abs brake lights came on. Problem has been intermittent but went from sometimes to now being on most times. Abs modules are not cheap and the feedback i have received indicates this is a wide spread problem with ford windstars.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while parked the traction control, abs, and emergency brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics for diagnostic testing who were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, there was a loud squeaking noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that there were black tires marks on the road and that the rear driver side brakes seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,568.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the abs module would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The abs and brake warning lights come on frequently at any time for no reason. My mechanic says there is no problem with the brakes; he thinks it is a defective brake module. This is a safety issue, since it cannot get a state inspection when these lights are on.
Abs light on.
The abs and brake lightcomes on and stays on.
Abs indicator keeps turning on and off randomly at increasing intervals and is now staying on more often. The speedometer's needle in the dashboard also fails to register the speed that the car is going and moves wildly back and forth.
Abs and brake light is on. Loss of abs and hard braking.
The abs and emergency brake light came on driving home, the next morning i went out and started the car and was drive out of drive way and the car would not stop. ...had to turn off ignition.good thing it happenedhere in the driveway and not on the road.
Abs light keep comming on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
The yellow abs light and red brake light come on intermittently. This first occurred last summer. Did not occur with much regularity over the winter. Now within the last 3 weeks it happens almost any time the van is driven. The brakes were inspected along with the wheel speed sensors. These items are not the cause of the two dash lights coming on. It appears the problem is the abs ebcm ecu ecm computer.
Abs and emergency brake lights come on and off intermittently.middle seat won't go back up and the door locks don't work half the time.
Absand brake lights on dash come on after they warm up.this use to happen only in the summer months.now it happens all year round..it only takes a few miles before the lights come on.
Parking brake light and abs light remain on while operating--soft brakes--unreliable abstook in to dealership and they diagnosed concern as "found abs ecu causing light to come on".
Abs light and red brake light is on, was told it will eventually shut down the electrical system. I had my brakes done at ford dealership and soon after that the lights appeared. I took it back to dealership and was told it was a sensor switch that needed to eventually be replaced and it would cost around $2000.00. I don't have that kind of money. Was doing some research and found out thathas occurred in a lot of windstars like mine and wondered why it hasn't been recalled? are they waiting for us to get in a serious accident before anything is done? would like feedback on this please, also my interior lights keep flashing on and off like a strobe light...is this part of the electrical problem due to faulty sensor switch? i don't understand why i have to pay out of pocket for something that is a problem with all the ford windstars like the one i own, if ford is aware of this problem and why was i not contacted on this?
While driving the brake light, abs light and tracks control light all came on and it smelled like something was hot. Like wiring burning.
Abs system failure resulting in increased stopping distance.
The abs light and brake lights will come at the same time and both will go off at the same time.while these lights are on i will have issues while trying to break.i have trouble with the front wheel in wet weather wanting to skid when stopping and it will spin when taking off.i have had $500 of work on the front brakes and $450 of work on the back brakes and the mechanics don't understand why i still have issues when stopping.i have a 2003 ford windstar.
This vehicle has hadabs control unit problems since it was three years old in 2006. The condition being described is not to be confused with a previous windstar recall involving a leaking brake fluid pressure switch(nhtsa action #ea08021). The first occurrence was in the spring of 2006 (one month or a few thousand miles after warranty expiration) when i was about 200 miles from home on a trip driving up interstate 91 in ma in the rain. Glanced down at dash display and saw both the brake system warning and abs system warning lights on.i stopped to check the brake fluid.when the car was turned off and restarted, the warning lights turned off. That was 6 years ago and the problem continued to progress to an extremely predictable pattern. In warm weather, (over 40 degrees f), the abs system will not function and the warning lights are on. When winter comes, the warning lights go away and the abs works normally.i was told by dealer that it would be a $700 repair. Since the system worked in the winter (when i need the abs the most) and had spent a lot of money on several other engineering defects of this car, i have lived with the problem. It was mostly an annoyance.having done some research though, i have found that there are many other windstars with identical symptoms and they center on a defect of the abs module design.after the module has been cycled thermally for hundreds of times in service (heating, cooling, heating, cooling, etc.) there are solder connections on the pcb that are no longer reliable and become intermittently connected.it basically is an electrical or mechanical engineering 101 topic known as tce (thermal coefficient of expansion) mismatch.my concern now is that the failure is progressively getting worse and extending further in to the cold weather period. Any design issue with a brake system or component is a serious safety issue.
Abs sensor light comes on, even after brakes serviced.
Abs/airbag, tire gauge lights on - ebcm module failure.
Abs light and code c1185 came on. A relay failure for abs brakes.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and the brakes light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the brake pads and shoes. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
The abs and brake lights continue to come on at random times. The vehicle has been services for this issue already but the problem persists.
Abs and brake light will not go off
2003 ford windstar trouble codes c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1243, c1212, c1210; abs and brake light comes on intermittently don't know if my abs is working when this happens.
I was driving along on the freeway about 65 mph and i hit a small bump and the abs warning light came on and since then it won't shut off.
The abs light comes on randomly.the shop told be the computer is reporting faulty abs codes.i will have to ask for the specific code.
Abs light. Took my 2003 windstar with only 74,000 miles on it to an auto parts store to get codes as to explain the redundant abs light. There were at least 12 codes all pointing back to the abs module. This issue with the abs has been on going for 2+ years.
Ran thru stop signs replaced all brakes and the brake peddle just pulsed and would not stop my van.
Brake light and abs come on and go off repeatedly . We have replaced the alternator and battery .the brakes seem to operate ok under normal braking conditions and can find no other problems but my carries our children around in this thing .what the info i have gathered there seems to be some kind of defect with the ford ecu that needs to be addressed before someone gets killed from faulty abs not working .
Abs module frequently sends warning with multiple trouble codes.my understanding is that the abs system is not functional when this occurs.
Everything was fine until recently abs an brake light would pop onand stay on until you turn vehicle offwhen you started the vehicle the lights would be off until you were driving for about 30 minutes an they would pop on and now they stay on prior owner had same issue with vehicle an had it checked brake brakeswere fine and abs were supposedly fine but yet lights are on which infacts disables the abs totally.
Abs and brake lights are illuminated on the dash board. Vehicle repair shop can not find out why lights are on.
For a few years, the abs warning light has been intermittently coming on. It has mostly been during the warmer months of the year. Also, the brake warning light has been intermittently coming on. Sometimes the two lights come on together sometimes individually. Also, the low tire pressure warning has come on numerous times when there was no issue with tire pressure. Now i have a new issue- the speedometer is reading incorrectly. This is very unsafe because i am teaching my son how to drive and he is very nervous already, now he has no idea how fast he is going! this problem is also intermittent but happens 80 percent of the time the vehicle is driven. Mostly, it is indicating about half of the vehicles actual speed. I also got an airbag warning yesterday for the first time. I assume this issue will start to show up more often now. This vehicle is unsafe to drive with all of these erratic warnings and indications. Please help the nation out by mandating a recall of the ford windstar wheel speed sensors & vehicle speed sensors.
While driving the abs and brakes lights go on.no change happens.the lights go out when car is turned off and restarted.had ford diagnose it on their computers.said it is the ecu and hcu.they are sending codes.
The abs brake light will not go off.
Abs light came on and won't go off.mechanic can't figure it out.last month the brake light came on and now it won't go off either.i did some research and discovered this is a fairly common problem, leading to a potential fire.
Abs light and red e. Brake lights come on at same time. Indicating brake module hasfaulted. Seems many owners have experienced this same issue at early stages of ownership.
Abs light on constantly brake warning light on intermittently.
Bought used vehicle from dealer and noticed the abs/brake light was constantly on. It was "fixed" before completing the purchase. Lasted for a few days before lights came back on and stayed on. Was told it not a big deal, so i didnt worry about it. Was not experiencing any other issues until 1.5 years later when i turned the defrost fan on and it stalled the motor as i was traveling. The next weekend my husband wanted to look at it and after the van idled for a few minutes, turned on the defrost and it did not stall, called it a fluke until we popped the hood and had smoke coming out!
After driving for around 5minutes brake and abs lights come on.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, both the abs and brake warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred only in warm temperatures without pressure being applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Abs control module is bad.
The "abs" and "brake" lights come on, and sometimes go off and mostly come back on again and i loose the four wheel braking protection and thecar skids.
While driving the abs and brake warning lights come on at the same time
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs light remained illuminated and failed to engage in a timely manner. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and they were unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 113,000. Updated 03/31/14*lj updated 04/01/2014
Dashboard indicated failure of anti-lock braking system. Code reader reports c1185 and cannot be cleared. Abs system completely inoperative. Repairs would require replacement of anti lock brake controller/computer.
Abs malfunctioned - caused damage.
Abs light and check brake light came on and stayed on.
Swerved to avoid collision and the brakes locked causing car to lose control on the wet road. The van hit a tree, flipped on its side and smashed into a light pole. The airbags did not deploy even though there was front end damage.the abs and brake lights were illuminated prior to the crash. Also noticed the speedometer started acting up over the prior weeks (not moving until after a few minutes of driving.)
My abs light is on and wont go off.
My abs and brake light comes on and when i cut the car off and then on. It may come back or not until later while driving. My emergency brake seem loose. I see a possible recall on the internet for abs and brake. Is there a recall for 2003 ford windstar abs and brake light coming on?
Brake and abs warning lights come on after several miles. Repair shop says, computer indicates abs controller failure, but once codes have been cleared, computer no longer indicated problem. However, a few days later, brake and abs warning lights come on again, and computer again indicates abs controller failure. And on and on.
Abs and brake lights illuminate and stay illuminated.investigation shows a failure to the ecu unit causing the abs on my vehicle to be inoperable.when i have to aggressively brake my ford windstar it produces a skid instead of a controlled stop.
The abs light and brake light come on during the spring and summer months not in the fall and winter months.
I'm having problems with a 2003 ford windstar van i purchased. The mileage is 081206.3. The abs and brake lights are on and the sliding doors on both the driver and passenger will not open from the inside of the van. The doors on the sides and back are very hard to open from the outside as well. The cruise control will not turn off unless you hit the brakes. The seatbelt are making a horrible squeaking noise and don't really roll up right. I'd like to find out how to get a list of recalls for this vehicle. To me these are major safety concerns that need to be addressed. Thank you
The brake light and the abs light comes on when not engaged.at the same time the doors unlock (when driving) with "rear passage door unlock" appears.the doors try to lock and unlock.also happens when stopping and going over bumps in the road.took to the mechanic and he is unable to explain what is happening. Very unsafe.did not know about this reporting site.
My speedometer will not work at all, go up and down or get stuck, indicating the wrong speed, while in motion, also at a stop, it will pop up, happens on city street and on highway.i have researched this and there are multiple complaints about issue with ford windstar minivans. To me this is an extreme safety issue as i find it distracting, have no idea how fast i'm going. I was driving through a school zone today and while i was not driving fast, i could not say for certain that i was within the speed limit. I'm continuously looking at my speedometer, taking my foot off the gas to see ifit will drop, but i can't trust that the speed reading before was correct. I can be driving and it will pop right up to indicated 100mph, when i'm driving in my neighborhood. I get alerts and signal alarms for "low brake fluid", "check advancetrack", my airbag warning light is on intermittently, and my rear back up sensors don't work either. I have also had problems with the drivers side sliding door not staying shut when parked, i have had this feature disabled for safety reasons. It will start to close, reopen, start again, close partially and then reopen again, even if the door is locked it will do this. These are all ongoing problems, i don't know if they are tied together. I have had the vehicle looked at for problems and have been told that codes come up under diagnostics but when the actual parts they are warning about like the abs, low brake fluid are fine.i have had the car at a ford dealership multiple times for the door issue and were told they could not figure what was causing the issue.
The abs warning light came on. The brakes still seemed to work ok. After taking the vehicle to the ford dealer, we were advised that the abs was not working and in the event of a quick stop being necessary, we should pump the brakes to prevent the tires from skidding. Repair of the vehicle was going to exceed $1200.00.
The abs and brake light would come on and off. It finally just stayed on. Then the cruise control stopped working. I replaced the master cylinder brake sensor and harness with a different upgraded parts obtained from ford. It corrected the problem, but now the problem has returned. The abs and brake light comes on all the time.the new brake sensor seems to be dry and free of brake fluid. The local ford dealer says there is no recall problem and it will cost me another $100.00 to have them look at it again.
The (mostly unservicable) ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. It also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable.
The abs light keeps coming on.i am also having a problem with the torque converter.i started my vehicle, put it in drive and it did not go anywhere.i heard that several people are having a problem with the torque converter and i need to find out if there is a recall on it.
My abs/brake lights have been coming on while driving.lean codes p0171 and p0174 are showing.also electrical system, mainly locks have become inconsistent.when using remote to open locks, sometimes a door lock will not open on driver or passenger side. Also, interior lights sometimes don't shut off when supposed too.
Brake light and abs light stays on. I have been dealing with this problem for over 3 years. I have replaced the abs module once at a high cost $.tired of ford run around.
The abs light and brake light are on constantly. Brakes (rotors, pads and calipers) have been replaced.
Abs and brake light will come on and off. And battery and alternator keeps going bad.
The abs warning light will randomly come on and stay on until the vehicle is turned off.this happens occasionally, but not every time the vehicle is driven.it happens all different speeds, not just one speed zone.i am reporting this because i found out it is becoming a common issue for many people with this type of vehice.
On my 2003 windstar i have been having problems with the abs for quite some time don't know the exact time that it first happened its been a few years. The abs lights come on and shut off periodically. As of today the check engine light came on and the abs and brake lights came on. And the cigarette lighter fuse keeps blowing i went to get the codes read and the fuse was blown so i changed it and it blew right away again so put in one more so the codes could be read. It came up with 18 codes from just one day they are c1145, c1234, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250,c1242, c1214, c1210, c1446 ,u1262, b1318 all having to do with the abs they could tell me exactlly what was going on and told me to google it. Also codes p0171, p0174.
Abs light and brake light on dash stays on majority of the time, transmission went out without warning in the driveway with no power, and there is a noticeable change at times in the cruise speed control while driving revving up the engine.had the transmission replaced as a result.there appears to be rust and crack in the axle.
When driving the abs light and red brake light come on together. My van has 77,483 actual miles on it! i had a brake check at local ford dealer and they reported 80% brake lining still on,
Abs and brake light illuminate indicating an abs failure. Lights turn on anywhere from immediately to 15 minutes upon starting vehicle. Vehicle has been assessed by mechanic, mechanic stated that component replacement would cost approximately 1000.00. Abs parts are faulty.
Abs brake lights come on intermittent. First time noticed was on vacation and coming to a stop at a toll booth and both lights come on. Has happened several times since. Ford dealership wont do anything about it. I see there has been a recall on this. How about another recall?
The abs light and brake light intermittently comes on while driving.
I was backing down the driveway when my ford windstar 2003 engine started revving and i had to put both feet on the breaks to stop the car from running out of control. After i put both feet on the brakes to release the engine from revving did it stop. It happened again on the same day and it took all my strength to stop the ford windstar 2003 model. It could have done a lot of damage either to another car or a person. It is very dangerous and this problem has to be corrected or put on a recall basis before other people who might have the problem, can either get it fixed or taken off the road.
Abs & brake light intermittently come on. Brake fluid level is normal. Brake pads & shoes are good. No other problems with hydraulic system. No brake fluid leaks.
The abs light came on and continues to come on after 2 to 3 minutes of driving. The brake hardware is in excellent condition.
I had prior brake issues. Took my van to be inspected and had complete rear brakes replacedand front brakes were still ok, not needing replacement. After about 20 miles on my way out of town on my new brakes, the abs and brake lights came on. Got back in town and took it back to where i got the new brakes. They said the brakes were fine, just not seated yet, so they ran a scan. My van threw the code c1185 (abs control module circuit relay) and i was told i needed to have an electrical diagnosis done.
The brake light and the abs light came on as i was driving down the highway. I tested the brakes and they still worked. Pulled over and checked them out on the side of the highway. Worked ok continued on my trip. Have since had numerous times this his occurred. Have found out this happens when the car has been driven and has reached normal operating temps. Have been told by mechanics that the abs module is bad! i have not had it repaired yet. Lights are annoying though.
My abs and brake lights are on and i have heard this is due to defective parts. Please keep me informed.
Abs andbrake warning lights come on simutainously and the abs system fails to operate..this is an intermittant problem.. When the vehicle is turned off, the system resets. It happens when the vehicle is under motion and can be under any conditions...
Abs and brake light come on shortly after starting the van and driving it. Been like this for years. Looks like a very common problem that should be recalled and addressed.
Abs & brake light on all the time and the systems don't work when light is on therefore they aren't never working and my odometer quit working and my other gauges go crazy like it's an electrical problem gone crazy. I don't know what gauges actually work and which ones don't cause they seem to go crazy and read different all the time. But, my abs & brake light stay on all the time no matter what.
Abs warning lights continue to come on even after repair.
When i apply my brakes the abs brake light keeps coming on. To reset this light i have to pull over turn off the engine wait a few seconds and restart. This is becoming more and more of a problem. This seems to be happening all the time.
Abs and brake light on - vehicle was in for another recall and ford noted that light was on - wanted to charge for inspection of reason light stays on - they also verified that brakes were good..
I have a 2003 ford windstar... Parking brake and abs lights on the dashboard will light up after driving it for about 5 minutes or so... These lights are on while i drive... But when i turn the car off and start up again they stay off, until in 5 or so minutes they come on again and stay on while i'm driving till next time i shut the car off.is at it's worse when the weather is hot.this disengages the abs brakes i depend on especially with winter weather approaching.my complaint is that ford dealers said this is not a recall item and i believe this should be since there seems to be a lot of folks with this same issue.thank you.
The vehicle has a issue with the anti-lock braking system. The abs electronic control module is defective and as such the anti-lock braking function is inoperative. This can cause increased braking distances and /or loss of vehicle control during slippery road conditions.apparently this is a widespread problem that affects ford windstars from around 1999 to 2003. The problem is caused by defects in the abs electronic control module, which is a kelsey-hayes 430. This module is also used by other manufactures such as audi and fiat and causes similar problems in those vehicles. The module failures are caused by bad soldering joints inside the module.
Abs and brake light remain on constantly.
My abs light keeps coming on and sometimes my van don't want to stop. The brakes give out but all brake pads seem to be ok. Light comes on about 60mph. My van the last few days has been having very bad electrical issues that causes my van to die as well.
Brake light comes on and failure of braking system.
The brake and abs lights keep coming on.sometimes they will go off, but you can be driving and they will randomly come on.
The abs and brake lights stay on occasionally. This happens at least 4 or 5 times a month.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning and caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a deer. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning indicators were continuously illuminated. The contact did not specify if a police report was filed or if any injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The brake and abs light came on the day after i bought the 2003 windstar. I had to do some research to figure out that it needed a little bit of work because the previous owner lied about why they wanted to sell the van. They said nothing was wrong with it and it ran great. Well now there are some major issues with the windstar. Shortly after the brake and abs light came on the engine light came on. Now i am trying to come up with the money to fix this problem.
Ford windstar 2003 brake light and abs light on consistently for the last 3 to 4 years.braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs/brake light have been on and off for years now.....changed all brake pads ....and brakes..still come off and on sporadically. New tires..nope....all new brake system...nope....brake fluid, changed and checked over and over....nope....tired of going to get the car serviced and every one guessing at it....got no more money to throw at the lemon of a car!
I'm driving down the road and the abs light and brake light comes on.it doesn't go off until i turn off ignition.when i start the engine again the lights are off but usually within 10 miles down the road the abs light and brake light come on again.every once in a while the lights won't come on but the next time i drive the vehicle they will come on again.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, engine, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The failures recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the abs failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. After the vehicle was started, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
A dash indicator light came on that said, "check your traction control." at the same time the abs and the brake light came on.
Multiple episodes of the abs traction control and brake light coming on at the same time..if you shut off engine and restart the warning lights go away. Started last year thru present time. Have had vehicle serviced and they have tried to reset the error codes with out success seems to be worse when its wet.suspect the abs computer is defective.
Abs and brake lights are on. Premature abs failure no fix but to replace pump and control unit.
Abs and brake warning lights came on after driving approximately 3 miles and stayed on.
In the middle of driving red brake lights and abs lights came on. Keep coming on and shutting off.
Abs control module failure.module is still defective, i have no abs brakes and cannot get vehicle inspected due to this defect, which is estimated to cost $1000 repair.this is a well known problem with this vehicle, see http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
I have a 2003 windstar and the brake light and abs light come on at the same time quite often. It will not go off untill you turn off the van and restart and even then they often stay on.
My abs light brake light turned on,im able to reset but after less than 5 min. Of vehicle warm up the abs/brake light is back on again.
Abs light and brake light stays on while driving.
I have a 2003 ford windstar with 154,000 miles on it. In mid may 2014 the abs and brake warning lights started to come together at random. Braking seems to be normal while lights are on. When vehicle is restarted, the lights stay out. Sometimes they will stay out for a week or more then suddenly come back on again.
Yellow abs light and red brake light come on daily. Yellow air bag light comes on weekly. Took to ford dealer 10/1/11, found codes c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, b1869, b1470, u1262, b1676, b1246. Internal module failure, recommend replacing ecu (verbally quoted $1,000 over the phone). If red brake light comes on, i think it's the abs module, but if something is really wrong, this could create an 'unsafe' vehicle on the road.
April, noticed that cruise control not working 100% of time - not engaging and not disengaging!! opted not to use it anymore.july, abs and brake light on and didn't shut off while in home garage.shut van off, restarted it, lights off.august, lights seem to be coming on with more frequency. Doesn't seem to be speed related. September, abs and brake light coming on more frequently.seems to reset (for short time) after shut van off. October, had brake system checked. Disc rotor - r&r; control arm w/ ball joint - lower - front suspension; rear brakes serviced; brake fluid flush. Thought that would have "fixed" everything however less than 10 days later, the abs and brake lights are coming on again while driving.turn van off, turn back on - lights reset - until next time i drive it!!after reading through, realize that the two might be related.safety is a must!!
A few days after buying the van the abs light started coming on, it goes on and off. My interior lights have flashed on and off, my passenger window no longer works! and the gear shifter is loose and sometimes hard to get into park.
The abs and brake lights came on.took it to the dealer and they stated that the abs module was defective.tested abs on wet and snowy roads, and the abs engaged appropriately.warning lights continue to come on about 5 minutes after starting vehicle.told by dealer that abs module needs replacing.i have not replaced due to high cost, $800+.
The anti lock brakes and traction control shut off randomly.we can drive for miles and nothing happens.and other days the car barely starts moving, and the system shuts down.
Abs light and brakes light along with engine light and tire light all came on out of the blue.
The abs and brake light comes on and stays on until vehicle is turned off.
Abs light came on, followed by the brake light.this problem began as an intermittent problem and has progressed to a continuous problem.car currently has over 170000 miles.the dealer has given multiple opinions on the issue to include: abs module defect, abs sensor defect.
Abs (yellow light) and brake ( red light) stay on. Brakes seem to work fine.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated while sitting idle at a traffic stop. The vehicle was shut off and allowed to reset. The failure was no longer present once the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or locate a failure within the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/29/12
The abs/brake light keeps coming on.
Anti-lock brake system became inoperable according to code c1185 abs light and brake light illuminated on instrument panel.
Abs light on.codes c1185.
Brake fluid is leaking from somewhere near the master brake cylinder. It probably has something to do with the brake pressure differential deactivation switch.
Abs and brake light comes on and stays on after vehicle has been driven a while and warmed up.after sitting and cooling off light resets, and then repeats to on as soon as driven to warm up again. Brakes are new, tires are new, no other apparent issues.from my understanding this is a common electrical failure in the abs control module.(bad solder connection)?possible fire hazard?
The abs and brake warning light intermittently come on while driving.this is an indication the abs system is not working.i took to the ford dealer and the repair would be at my expense.there have been safety warnings issued, but no recall as of yet.
The abs light has come on and the abs braking system has become inoperable.
My abs light keeps coming on.took car to the shop and they have done multiple diagnostics and after $500+ dollars light still keeps coming on.
Abs light on and brake light on my mechanic tell my need a ecm unit cost 500.
Abs brakes light problem ford windstar 20003 air brakes problem ,cruise control problem suspension problem.
The abs and brake light have been on in my car intermittently for almost as long as i have owned the car. The ford dealer was unable to find any problems even though the light remains on.i have had to replace 3 sets of wheel bearings in the car and now the power steering unit is about to go out and the rack is leaking.the vehicle only has 78,000 miles on it. I work at home so i do not drive to work so the mileage is low for a vehicle this age. The vehicle is also rusting and i keep it parked in my garage unless it is being driven.the passenger side window only rolls down occasionally.in conclusion: i have been driving for 41 years and i have never replaced wheel bearings or power steering in any vehicle, let alone 3 sets of wheel bearings and a power steering unit. The costs of these repairs will total over 2000 dollars with no resolve of the brake issue or window problem.
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the abs ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it i observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the abs ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the abs ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the abs ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it i observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the abs ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the abs ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
I have a 2003 ford windstar sel. The vehicle has been having an intermittent problem with the abs light coming on after start up and also while driving. The vehicle was brought to a local ford dealer where i was told the abs module would need to be replaced. After receiving a quote for $800+ , i decided to search the internet to see if this may be a common problem. Come to find out, this is a very common problem and no one has had luck with fixing the issue (not even the dealers). I do not feel that a known problem like this should be the responsibility of the consumer. Ford should acknowledge that there is a problem and at least offer info on how to get it repaired correctly or fixing it themselves. This is one of many ford vehicles in which we have had over the years and is by far the most problematic. No repairs have been attempted due to a lack in trust in dealers and part not being covered by extended warranty. Judging by the info on the internet, it seems like it is mainly problems with vehicles from the northern united states.
Abs and brake light usually stay on although there is no problem with the system.bought used as ford certified preowned and cannot diagnose the problem.at times the light will go out for a short period of time but no noticeable pattern has been established.the light problem has been ongoing for at least 3 years.
Brake light and anti lock brake light comes on all the timebrakes are fine.
I own a 2003 ford windstar, i have tried and spend well much money in a solution but it comes really expensive paying for some one else errors, my dashboard lights( abs and brake lights ) comes on every time while driving the vehicle anywhere, this is been happening even on real short trips, my mechanic told me i got code c1185, means that the ecm on my car is messed up, had to replace, im not the only one and ford is making a lot of money selling this parts to owners to have no problems, i drove this vehicle with my family, and i don't want to jeopardize my family and my own integrity.
Abs warning light comes on randomly, and will not go off until i turn the engine off; dealer told me it was some sort of problem with theabs control module shorting out and sending a signal to the dashboard indicator light, but since it comes on every time i drive the car almost, i now never know whether there is a problem with my brakes, or it is just the warning light acting up.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs and brake light goes on and off. Interior lights blink on and off. Asked ford dealer about recall of sdcs switch and abs light and was told that my van was not on the recall list so it would cost to have it looked at. I am single mother of 4 kids. I have looked about this problem on the internet involving other 2003 ford windstars and this seems to be a very common complaint. Please do something about this.
Yellow abs light and red brake light come on intermittantly and dealer says it is the abs diagnostic module failure.
Abs light & brake light & check engine light on.
2003 ford windstar has electrical problems, abs light stays on, brake light stays on and the speedometer and the odometer do not work now.
Abs brakes and brake light on all the time bad modules.
Abs control system failed , light comes on and stays on, relay failure. Slow sticky brakes response.
Abs and brake light come on continuously while driving even after full brake system replacement.
Replacing brake pads front/rear.
Abs yellow light and red brake light are on most of the time, it will reset with restart of the car and sometimes stay off for several miles and applying the break has no effect, it will come on with no break action at all. What we do not know is if the abs break action is functioning during this time or if we are at risk, otherwise the breaks seam to be working. I also know of several hundred people with the same problem or symptoms so it looks like to me ford should have a recall to at least check this out this could be very dangerous.
2003 ford windstar, abs and brake light come on intermediately.while on abs system fails to function.restarting car clears out issue but will return indiscriminate.lights coming on has no ties to actual act of braking or speed of car.service shop reports problem in abs module, which estimated cost of $1000.
I have a 2003 ford windstar.at least a year ago my brake and abs lights started illuminating.they came on intermittently.i had the abs system scanned once and was told the abs relay was bad.i haven't replaced the relay because the brakes work fine.i think the abs works fine too.my research on-line indicates that this is a common problem with these vehicles.
I have a ford windstar 2003 that has intermittent abs and brake light coming on about once a day while driving, more during the summer.
Braking distance suddenly increased.ford windstar 2003 has abs and brake lights coming on intermittently on dash for over a year now.worse in the hot summer.
We are having continuous issues with brakes on 2003 ford windstar. After 4 visits to ford dealer, brakes still squeak and braking distance suddenly increased, despite my payment for these services. Now the brake lights continuously come on and the rear brake light goes out. Dealer says i now need to pay $999 to replace the abs module. I understand this is most likely due to the scds, which is in recall status. Regardless of the cause, it's obviously pandemic as i see the public uniting to complain of these dangers. I drive my children in this van and now concerned about their safety and the quality of ford's cars or at minimum their concern of public safety if no action is taken on the abs. I am repeatedly told that driving without a working abs module is safe, but the scds was not even checked. Let's not wait until mortality rates increase to act on this!
Abs sometimes works and other times does not.after brake service at dealership, they take no responsibility for this known problem.result is abs does not always work .brake light on after brake service. (brake light (red) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out abs brake light (yellow).
Ford windstar 2003 has intermittent failures of abs system indicated by abs and brake warning lights on dash.
I have a 2003 ford windstar. The abs & brake light comes on & off very often and hear the clicking noise on the front wheel.mechanic checked and got code c1185.the antilock brake system power relay output circuit malfunction.the abs malfunction seriously put my life in danger.i am scared when i drive it.
My 2003 ford windstar continues to smoke and the abs and brake lights keep coming on.it also has electrical problems because the interior lights continue on flashing and the door locks sometimes do not work properly.the problem seems to be a widely experienced issue because i have found numerous websites describing these issues.
Abs system failure on 2003 ford windstar.
The abs brake light comes onvery often.(for about 2 years now) the electrical lights blink on & off alot. (started around 2005). Worried if there will be an electrical fire. The approximate incident date goes back years, so i just put in today's date.
Abs and brake light started to go on in the last week. Also odometer goes flat brakes squeal every other time i use car. Owned 5 years new 16,000 +miles on car single and only owner. I took it to my mechanics and he checked and couldn't find a reason. He suggested i go on line because he had no record of a recall by ford.
Loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) melted brake deactivation switch (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure brakes the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) fire or smoke coming from under the van abs ecm area while off. (problem # 1) melted abs ecm wiring connector. (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 # 2 or problem # 1) ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeel without warning. (problem
2003 ford windstar the side doors have not worked right from the time we bought this van. Took it back to dealer, said it's contacts are dirty. Still didn't fix doors they don't work right to this day now the abs brake light keeps coming on! the rear axel are cracking and recalled.the windstar should be recalledcomplete!
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
Driving my 2003 ford windstar periodically the abs light will come on then go off , after approx 25 to 30 miles of driving i will lose my pressure in my brake pedal and there is very little brakes. If you shut van off let it sit it will be fine until u drive again another 20 to 30 miles , also it will come on after 5 to 10 miles of driving and will not go off until van is shutoff , then at times the abs light wont come on until more miles are driven , i brought the vehicle to a repair shop and a code c1185 came up , i took to ford due to the fact it is a safety issueand they said its not warrantied , in a post on computer it states that code c1185 should be warrantied under ford , this is very disappointing as a ford owner and the safety of my family , due to the fact the van is excellent cond and the only prob is this , im scared to have it looked at due to the fact i prob couldn't afford to have it fixed.
I have had numerous brake problems with 2003 ford windstar-master cylinder replaced at 50,000 miles, 2 front brakes jobs only 77,000 miles on the vehicle, and now electronic control unit failing-daily brake and abs lights are on.
1. Hot weather causes the failure (+75f?)2. When the temperature is over 75f and the van warms up, the yellow abs light and the red brake lights come on at the same time. The abs does not work when the lights come on.a code of c1185 was read by a dealer.3. Nothing at this time - replacing the abs ecm would only fix the issue until another hot day.
2003 windstar brakes turn on squeal without warning.abs system reports a problem.so far only at low speeds and also appears to happen in the warmer weather.returned car to dealer who had no clue as to the problem.
Faulty abs sensor in 2003 ford windstar.both the abs and brake lights on the dashboard starting coming on this past summer.i had it checked at firestone, automasters and the ford dealership.i was told they were all getting a c1185 error code and that the sensor needed to be replaced before they could figure out the problem.the cost at the dealership was$495 for the sensor and another $500 to install.while checking another recall from ford, i stumbled upon a website [http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#problem2] that mentioned that others have had the same problem and that the problem could start a vehicle fire.it suggested two solutions:1) replace the ecm unit and wait for it to happen again at your expense, so save your receipts. Always buy ford parts if there is a chance you will be reimbursed. Also a ford dealership may be the way to go here.2) deactivate the ecm high power by removing fuses 101 and 102 so that the abs is always off and not intermittent. And wait for ford to listen to us through your report to the nhtsa.gov.i am sending this to add to anyone else who has brought this issue to your attention in the hopes it can be repaired properly and that ford covers some, if not all the costs.
1. Events include driving within california without an accident2. Abs and brake light sporadically come on causing the abs to be turned off and not function when needed.3. Complaining to the ford dealership about the 1185code.
2003 ford windstar abs and emergency light stay on even with no brake issue.
My abs light keeps coming on in my ford windstar and it seems its a huge problem.
Abs light keeps going on and off.ecm module needs replacing.
After i have driven my 2003 ford windstar long enough for the engine to heat up, the yellow abs light and the red emergency brake light come on and stay on for the remainder of the trip.also, on long trips, the o/d off light blinks incessantly along with the aforementioned lights.i have done some research and found that this is a problem that extends to many, many windstars and before i spend an arm and a leg to correct the problem, i would like to know if it is a defect in manufacturing.
The brake and abs lights come on after driving for about 5 to 10 minutes.this just started.is it serious and why isn't there a recall.it is a 2003 windstar.
Just another day of driving down the street on the bumpy road. When i finally pass the construction area to the newly paved road to come to a stop at the light, car started to skid locked up the front wheel. Whole vanshack. Then the abs and brake light came on. It was a life or death experience for me! now the abs and brake light lid up on the regular bases. Help!!
Abs and brake light on after brake service on 2003 ford windstar.car is in shop for the 3rd time.
The abs and brake light kep coming on each day as i drive. When i turn off the ignition and turn the van back on the abs and brake lite is out. I can be driving and not apply the brakes and the abs and brake lite come on for no reason. I have taken it to the shop and they advise me to keep driving it. There is not brake problem. Then why does it come on?i had brake pads and rotors replaced. It still comes on???????why???some days it does not come on and other it does come on again. I am concerned!~!~!!!!
Every time i drive my van, and the temperature is over 75 degrees outside the abs and brake light on my dash come on, and stay on.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently mostly during hot weather.
2003 ford windstar abs brake light on when hot. Nothing was touched to cause this problem. Found that isa known problem know by ford.
03 ford windstar- the yellow abs light and red brake light appear while driving. It seems to happen at random. In researching the issue online it appears many other windstar owners have had this same issue. I have not done anything to correct the issue as of yet.
Abs and brake lights come on intermittently and with out any particular reason,although bumpy road seams to effect this more often than not.i have had the abs module pulled and cleaned and re installed to no avail. The module will now be replaced at an approximate cost of 750.00.
My 2003 windstar has been showing its abs warning light and brake light dash indicators goonafter anywhere from 5 miles to 30 miles after you turn on the van. This has been going on for about a week and a half. I had the brakes suddenly go straight to the floorwhen i was braking and then come up. I had a automotive shop look at it and the informed me that the rear brakes werenot engaging at all and all the braking was being done by the front discs. I took it to a ford dealership after being turned down for service by two auto shops due to liability . They informed me that i needed to replace the electric module that controls the abs brakes. They informed me thatwas why the brake pedal was going intermittently soft and that the front brakes were intermittent engaging without my touching the brake pedal. They also told me that there were no current recalls on windstars and that the cost of replacing the unit is $1200.00 including the $100.00 for the diagnostic.i am disturbed that there are 50 complaints for 2003 windstars you have listed on your site regarding the same problem. I am even more concerned that we are down to (1)car and that the safety of my 4yr. Old grandson (who lives with us), my wife, myselfand other frequent passengers are at risk. This is a hefty repair bill that i am sure i can't afford and don't know how i am going to pay for.
Brake light and abs light came on all of a sudden.looked under hood and noticed a leak in a switch on the bottom of the brake master cylinder.noticed exact same problem discussed on several online forums, i got most of my information from http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/
Abs and brake light on2003 windstar. The speed control switch (located under brake master cylinder) is leaking and causes this light to be on. Replaced speed control switch but both lights are still on. Retrieved abs code error and it is c1185 - relating to the abs relay failure which is connected to the abs module itself. Repair of such is very costly (ford quoted between $800-$900; another shop quoted $700). I believe this should be part of a recall that ford should make as it is a safety issue and a design failure (and very costly!). Additional reference: http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
Hi, im a owner of ford windstar 2003 and the light of abs and spark is in on always after 10 minutes that start the engine.i read the motive and just complains for the problem thanks.
My 2003 ford windstar keep showing system information error and abs, brake light,od offlights stays on. This normally starts after about two to three minutes into driving.
Abs light always on as well as brake light.have spent several hundreds of dollars checking brakes, etc. And the light is still on.had to pay to fix electrical system as automatic locks did not work on driver side door.now the electrical door lock on passenger side door.sometimes the passenger side 2nd seat door does not work.tire pressure light - electrical came on during long trip.had to stop and check and everything was ok, it was just the electrical system was not working.have called ford but they want us to take into dealer and pay to have it checked.we can't sell the car because of the concerns of the electrical problems that have been well-document by many ford windstar owners.
My 2003 ford windstar is exhibiting identical problems as numerous other 2003 windstar vehicles. They include but are not limited to the following:1) abs brake system - brake module melts and fails due to excessive heat.2) electrical problems - interior lights intermittently remain on when vehicle is turned off and doors closed.3) emergency brake light - remains on when vehicle is in operation.4 burning smell - occasional electrical burning smell when vehicle is in use.local dealer - sheehy ford of gaithersburg, md - is indicating the abs module has 'burned out' (abs ecm wiring connector), although admittedly, are surprised with so few miles on the vehicle.
Ford windstar brake and abs light.
2003 windstar intermittent abs light and brake light.both lights will turn on while normal driving.mostly happens during summer months.different wheel sensor failure codes displayed.
Abs error code c1185, c1194,c1198,c1210 abs system is disabled in this vehicle due to current issue no crash at this time.
I own a 2003 ford windstar and since oct 2008 the abs light and brake light has come on and went off depending on the temp. Outside. I live in delaware and currently its on all the time with the warm temp. I was looking online and came across a link of owners with the same problem and that there is currently a investigation.
Abs and brake light suddenly come on for no apparent reason.have been told that the abs will not operate properly when those lights come on.
Ford windstar 2003. Brake and abs ligths on all the time after car has been driven for more than 15 minutes. More likely to happen when weather is hot.
I had all four tires replaced & 1/2 hr. After, while driving, the abs & brake lights came on. After that the lights came on sporadically.the more often i drove, the more often they came on but would not always stay on.sometimes they didn't come on at all- other times they would come on & off 2 -3 times during 1 trip.they now stay on all the time. I have taken the car to 4 different repair shops & none are able to find the problem.all tell me i still have standard brakes but not abs. Why????????with winter coming i would like my abs back.
Driving in 39th day of 100 or more degrees this year, abs and brake lights lit.brakes work ok.brake fluid level ok.ford dealer diagnosed it for a $70 fee and suggested replacing abs module and relay for $450 parts and $250 labor.i declined replacement, started to investigate and found many owners describing same problem and suggestion of poor board design.this is an expensive repair (i can purchase a home computer for much less) and there is no guaranty that i won't see same problem in next heat spell.
In february, 2009 i noted that the abs and e-brake warning lamps would illuminate when driving. Computer code analysis reflected the need to replace the driver's side wheel speed sensor. I replaced the sensor. The lights continue to illuminate each time the vehicle is driven.also, the interior lights flash randomly and are very distractive. I have turned off the interior light switch to eliminate this problem.
2003 ford windstar ecm failure causing abs system malfunction.recall of a related symptom in october 2009 did not fix this current issue.
Problem with the wiring in the abs system of my 2003 ford windstar.due to a malfunction with the system fluid has eroded the wiring to the point where it could cause a fire.it's a substantial amount of money to fix the problem or i could have the abs system bypassed but then the vehicle wouldn't be safe.my windstar has 58,000, "extremely low miles for this kind of problem" to quote my mechanic.
Abs and brake light are coming on in my 2003 ford windstar van. When you shut car off the light will go out and after driving for a while they come back on (even while have cruise control on)and stay on till car is shut off again.
2003 ford windstar mini van, the abs brake cruise control lightand electrical problems in my minivan. Headlights. When is going to recall and fix the abs brake light system. The yellow abs brake light is on and will not turn off . When will ford call re call on to fix abs lighting system in these mini van, do we have to wait until something van get caught on fire or dies.
The abs and brake lights come on at the same time yet the abs is working and so are the brakes.when i turn off the engine and restart the car, the lights go off.they occasionally came back on throughout the summer,but has not happened so far this fall/winter.i only put 7,500 miles a year on the van, so the problem might occur more frequently if i drove it more.i had it in to the dealer for other reasons and since the lights were not on, they didn't have a problem to investigate.
2003 ford windstar's brake light keeps staying on within 2-3 minutes of car heating up.
Abs and brake warning light come on instrument panel intermittently. Abs diagnostic trouble codes are as follows: c1234; c1235; c1236; c1185; u1260; c1446 auto mechanic states that is common problem with ford abs control module (brake ecu). Ford bulletin on c1185 code states faulty solder connections cause printed circuit board failure. Dealer wants approximately $2000 to complete repair.
2003 ford windstarbrake warning light and abs warning light on constantly.numerous electrical problems, i.e, doors not unlocking, locking for no reason.blend door sticking, not allowing for heat or defrosting.
The brake pressure differential deactivation switch leaks. This causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the abs brake module. The brake and abs lights come on.the failure occurs on every day driving, especially warmer days.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and abs lights illuminated without incident.an independent repair shop determined there was no problem with the vehicle and reset the codes.the lights illuminated again and the dealership determined the abs master cylinder needed to be replaced.also, the door ajar light stayed illuminated, but was not been inspected by a mechanic.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and the abs and brake light comes on every time im out driving. I feel this is a safety hazard and needs the attention of the government to resolve this matter before we start losing families.
Abs (yellow) and brake warning lights (red) turn on intermittently when the temperature is hot or the vehicle (2003 ford windstar) is hot. I have replaced front brake pads and rotors and i have had the rear brakes done as well. However, the warning lights continue to turn on. Based on information found on the following webpage (http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/), i'm not the only one with this problem.
The abs light keeps coming on in my ford van and the brakes get hard to push. It seems to happen more often when the van warms up or the whether gets warm. Ford does not recognize a problem and will not fix it.
I own a 2003 ford windstar.approximately two months ago the abs and brake lights came on while i was driving.when i restarted the engine the lights turned off; but while driving they came back on again.this now happens almost every time i drive the vehicle.when my mechanic examined it he said that the module was shot.while i was deciding the best way to handle the necessary repair i decided to research the problem.my research shows that this is a very common and dangerous issue with windstars.i hesitate to replace the part only to have the same issue in the near future.
Abs lite and brake lite not go off. Had all brakes serviced the abslite stays on.
2003 ford windstar with intermittent abs and brake light turning on.mechanics get several error codes and are unable to pinpoint decisively.
Abs control module failure in 2003 ford windstar van; less than 80,000 miles on vehicle; replaced by ford dealership on 9-5-2008 for a cost of over $1,400; preventable action taken before serious accident occurred.
2003 ford windstar abs brake failure. System has intermittent failure, smell something hot when it happens.
2003 ford windstar - we brought the car to the dealership because the "brake" and "abs" lights remain on.this is a failure of the anti-lock braking system.this is very unsafe to have a failure in the brake system.when we brought the car to the dealer today we had to pay over $1,200.00 to have the brake system fixed.when you purchase a vehicle, you expect the brake system to be safe.we have seen many others with the exact same problem.this is a systemic problem with the brake system of 2003 ford windstars and the vehicles should be recalled.
I have a 2003 ford windstar se with 72,000.the past month after driving for about 15 miles, the rear brakes screech very very loud and when the car stops, the red brake light comes on.it does not do this until the car has warmed up.i have had new brakes, calipers, pads etc replaced on the front and back brakes .this did not help.the light still goes on after warming up.we took it to sayville ford in sayville, ny to investigate brake light.they got no codes and could not duplicate problem.today, abs and brake light came on along with screeching sound.will take it back to ford to check out.i understand that there are many many many more windstars experiencing the same problems with no solution.i hope that you will get ford to recall the windstars and correct the problem.i also understand that the car can also go on fire unless you disconnect 2 fuses.i will discuss with ford what to do.i would hope you investigate this problem and make ford responsible for this problem.these vans are mommy vans and who do you think will get hurt when van goes on fire or the brakes malfunction- moms and children.please take this seriously and act now!
Brake light and abs light comes on after a few minutes of driving our 2003 ford windstar.started happening intermittently in july 2008 but now just about every day.ford dealer inspected the vehicle on 5/13/09 and found hydraulic control and electronic control units need to be replaced.est cost nearly $1,300.
My abs and brake light comes on and when i cut the car off and then on. It may come back or not until later while driving. My emergency brake seem loose. I see a possible recall on the internet for abs and brake. Is there a recall for 2003 ford windstar abs and brake light coming on?
I have a 2003 ford windstar sel that has 86,700 miles on it and for the last 18 months the abs and brake warning lights come on at the same time after driving about a mile.i'm not sure if this compromises the safety of the vehicle.there should be a recall on this because my mother-in law's 2002 windstar is doing the same thing as well.
During warm weather, the amber abs indicator and the red brake light on the instrument panel are illuminated intermittently. When these lights are displayed, they remain on until the engine is turned off. When restarted, the abs and brake lights do not display immediately. They typically return within 15 minutes of driving time in warm/hot weather. Seldom does this occur during cold weather. No repairs have been made to the braking system other than routine brake pad/rotor service.the brakes appear to function normally during the times when the abs and brake lights are illuminated, although we've never needed to "panic brake" during these times so we cannot attest to the functionality of the abs system's functionality.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the antilock braking system (abs) warning light was illuminated. The abs would activate on the front driver side tire when braking intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the where the failure was located at the electronic control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
Abs light comes on intermittent.being station in europe, it is very important to have my automobile 100% with the autobahns.my windstar is a 2003 with only 60,000 miles.it has been doing this for the past two years.also the transmission went completely out.while driving it lost all forward gears and reverse.i had to pay to have transmission rebuilt.this happen feb 2009.
My 2003 ford windstar's abs and brake lights come on intermittently. Also the dome light needs to be off otherwise it flickers on and off.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures with the abs, brake light illumination, slow gear shifting and power windows and door lock failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Brake lights came on suddenly when driving, cruise control stop working, svc engine light sometimes flash, was repaired in the past by dealer on 12/09/03 ( recall 09s09) for the same reason, right now i don't have a code but seems to be the same problem.
Abs light is on as well as check engine light.car is idling rough. Checked with numerous car repair places with no success. Also, van is pulling to the right even after i changed tires and did alignment check !
Abs light and brake light come on intermittent.
Where to start? almost seem like to many problems to list.we will start with the constant draining and replacement of the battery.new battery every few months. Thinking this issue may have to do with the fact that the interior lights go on and off at random unexplained times.sometimes remaining on once the vehicle is off and all doors are completely closed.problem with abs and brake light coming on at randoms times in addition tp the checl charging system light.sometimes they come on and off but if they remain on cause the car to hesitate or just quit on you.i have 3 kids and am terrified for our safety everytime we are in this vehicle. I have finally had enough and am filing a complaint since i have read from numerous sources that i am one of thousands and thousands having this same issue.please consider the safety of the drivers of these vehicles and subsequently any innocent motorist or pedestrian who may become injured from these safety issues.thank you.
The abs and brake lights had simultaneously been coming on intermittently since sometime in 2008 (a 5-year-old vehicle), occurring with greater frequency as time went on. However, since about march 2011 they now come on every day, usually within 2 minutes of starting the vehicle. There were no accidents or damage leading up to this failure--the problem is inherent in the module. After about the first year of intermittent failure i had a ford dealership technician diagnose the problem; he told me it was due to a bad ecm for the abs (which i already suspected, having done some prior research); we had a conversation about it concerning the aluminum heat sink plate; he told me it was a bad design, it should've never been designed that way. In may 2011, after the warning lights were coming on daily, i had some other service work done at a ford dealership; in speaking with the service representative i asked about the abs and brake lights, he told me the abs ecm was bad, that many of them go bad like that because it's a bad design and he had in fact just replaced one the week before for a customer--it was $1,400. These same modules were used on earlier model years of the windstar, and all model years using this module have had failures. When the module is not functioning, the anti-lock brake system- does not engage. When the system fails, this can lead to unexpected wheel lock-up and uncontrolled sliding, increased braking distances, and greater risk of injury accident. The vehicle is equipped with abs, and as a safety feature it must not fail--just like seatbelts, airbags and tmps.with the system failing daily now, i fear this coming winter the vehicle will not respond as expected when braking on snow-covered roads.with 2 ford employees telling me this module is a bad design, with the relatively low part cost for the module (actual cost, not marked-up), considering the factor of safety at stake, this should be repaired under a recall, the same as any safety system.
This has been happening since we bought the car, although the incident date i have submitted is this past week. The abs light and the brake light come on intermittently, but continually.the brakes pads have needed to be changed every 9-12 months. Often it ends up being the disc that needs to be replaced because when the problem starts, the mechanic looks at the pads and they are fine; then a few weeks later the discs are ruined. Now it has been only 6 months since the pads were replaced and they need replacing again.this is not normal. The problem begins by the abs and brake lights coming on more regularly. Then the braking distance suddenly increases. As a result, the car does not have good control and i don't feel safe. We are constantly dealing with this problem and i have had enough. It is not safe.
The vehicle abs warning light and brake warning light go on and off.diagnostic code of c1185.no viable reason for the failure.lights are illuminated on the dash board regularly but with no particular pattern or reason.loss of abs breaks as a result.fearful of accident or vehicle fire due to issue.nothing done to correct the problem as there does not seem to be a clearcut solution to the problem without impacting other functions of the vehicle.additional issue with interior cabin lights going on and off while driving.this is distracting at night and could cause an accident.this is a product defect that has been happening since 2007.i will not pay to fix something that happens in many of the same models and is clearly a defect that should be recalled.i've told the dealership and they say i need to pay to have a modular replaced.
Brake and abs lights go on intermittently on 2003 ford winsdtar. The lights go off after shutting car off. Brake pads have been replaced recently. No visible signs of brake fluid leakage.
My 2003 ford windstar is leaking brake fluid from the connector under the reservoir.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 45 mph,the abs warning light illuminated. The dealer made repairs to the braking system. The warning light re-illuminated within one week. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 81,286.
Abs & brake warning light continue to come on after recallreplaced scds switch on 2003 ford windstar.
Abs problem. It occurs intermittently as soon as warm weather starts. I have had it checkout byseveral local auto repair shops and they say it is a existing problem with the abs unit. I have had theswitch on the master cylinder replaced, still the same problem. Ii have contacted ford with poor results. They say there is not a problem with the abs.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated was driving 5 ph when the abs and the emergency brake warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The contact also stated that the cruise control had failed and had become inoperable. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Abs and brake light stays on.abs brakes do not work.
Constant illumination of abs and brake light on dash, even after several trips to local mechanic for repair.
Abs and emergency brake light on and off when i turn car on and off did not know what it was. Took to mechanic lights when off before he could check. Scds was replaced in feb 2010. Going to new ford dealer to check. Haldeman ford in hamilton nj installedscds and they were the worst dealership ever. Read info from prior complaints. Possible fire,ect. Was nervous so now taking it back and having subframe recall inspection.
Abs light stays on. Car idles high all the time, speedometerand all other dashboard control go haywire for no reason. I have to pound on the dashboard to make it stop. This had been going on for a long time. Carmd device states abs sensor need and various other thing. I have spend a lot of money to no avail. Seat belt attached to sliding door on the right side which is to cross over to the passenger on the second row never worked. I purchased this as a used vehicle six years agoi do like this mini van but with all of the major problems i really don't think i will be able toafford this vehicle much longer. Please help me it you can. I live in an area where a vehicle is mandatory and i am on a fixed income. I just want to be safe on the road. Please help.
Abs and brake light come on dash because my son-in-law said there is brake fluid leak toward the back right side of the engine.when it is hot weather or the engine gets hot the abs light comes on. This has been a problem before. Ithas happened two times since i bought the van. My dealer closed for business and i need to get this fixed.
Traction control and brake warning lights come on when outside temperature is above 80 degrees. Suspect ecm failure due to bad design. Safety issue!
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs light and brake light come on and off.
Abs light on 2003 ford windstar comes on in warm & hot weather.
Braking distance suddenly increased.it occurs 75% of the time the vehicle is driven.when driving the vehicle the abs, brakes and traction lights illuminate. Its intermittent when this occurs, but occurs often.occurs more often when temperatures are hot.
The brake warning lights and the abs light keep coming on intermittently.i assume when the abs lights are on that system is not operating.don't know what to do after reading internet reports.
Abs and brake lights intermittently on. Possible brake fluid leak.
Braking distance suddenly increased after the other recall was done.abs and emergency brake lights come on after the car heats up.
The abs and brake lights comes on intermittently. I brought it in for repair and they replaced both front wheel speed sensors. The warning lights still come on intermittently.
Anti skid failure, the abs and associated brake warning lights come on when warm. Dealer code says c1185. Lights stay on while driving.
In 2009 our brake and abs light came on and has stayed on. We received the ford windstar recall for the leaking cruise control switch. We had this done in feb. 2010.we went back to ford on july 7 2010 because of smoke and leaking brake fluid. They did nothing. I did not replace the switch right away and on august 1st we took a trip over a mountain pass. It started leaking very bad on this trip. So bad that the low brake fluid light came on. We got home i replaced the switch and removed there jumper due to the jumper was soaked in brake fluid. Also topped off fluid. Still brake lights are on, and having a family in a van over mountain passes, this should have been taken careof by ford.
Scds sensor leaks over transmission connector.
The abs brake light comes on with a warning to check the system. When checked, nothing physical can be found wrong with the brakes. When the vehecle is restarted the light is out.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated the abs and brake warning lights were shutting on and off on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the brakes but the failure continued to occur. The contact was unable to determine what caused the failure. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure was 100,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
Abs and brake light on.
I have a ford windstar, 2003 and the brake light and the abs light come on intermittently while driving. I have read and heard from numerous other individuals that this problem occurs due to an abs module malfunctioning. Is this currently recalled? the ford website says that the 2003 windstar does not have any recalls.
Abs and emergency brake lights turn on. Tends to happen in warm-hot weather or when the vehicle has been running for over 1 hour. Abs brakes don't work. Emergency brakes work.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar lx. While the brake was applied the abs light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. She was also experiencing the failure with the speedometer while driving 45 mph; however,the odometer read 20 mph. The vehicle wasn't taken to the dealer. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 94,450.updated 02/07/11 the consumer stated the abs light stayed on most of the time. Updated 03/17/11
Intermittent abs & brake lights on dash coming on. While these lights are on the braking is harder than normal and there is no abs. This has been on & off for about 100,000 miles or so. During the warm weather/summer months, it appears to be on most of the time.
On july 17, gaudin ford charged me $169.95 to diagnose why my abs/brake light was on constantly on my 2003 ford windstar... To this day, the problem has not been resolved and the lights are still on... I now learn this problem can lead to fire in the van and there was a recall october, 2009 but i was never notified of this recall.i feel ford should refund my money and fix the problem!
The abs light and brake light randomly come onmy 2003 ford windstar. If i turn the van off and restart it they usually reset themselves.i have not had any parts replaced, yet, but am thinking of taking the van to the shop to have it checked out.
The abs and brake light come on intermittently. This just started in our 2003 windstar with 60000 miles on it. This happens from once every time we drive the van to once every couple of weeks.
The abs light and the brake light come during driving intermittently. Car must be turned off and restarted to turn of warning lights. Brakes squeal.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Braking distance suddenly increased.abs does not operate as designed.abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and stay on for extended periods. Obd codes include c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210.
Abs & brake light goes on and off. Diagnostics say it is the modulator. A week ago there was brake fluid leaking but, now there is no leakage so they can't find the source. They want $650 to fix it!!!! this vehicle my daughter drives w/ her 5 children. We cant afford to fix it!!!! we cant afford another vehicle!!! this not safe and fordshould haveto pay 4 it!!!!
Ford recall no. 09s09- 49 cfr part 573-defectwe were not informed of recall. -- per down-loaded pdf letter from ford motor companytoday, this recall obligation expired on 12/8/2009. Question: is ford obligated and required to pay for repairs in near future (july 19, 2011) to correct defect?
The abs light is on all the time, the brake light is on most of the time. Also the instrument cluster jumps erratically and the right brake light does not work.
There were problems with the transmission and brake equipment on 2003 ford windstar. *mr the transmission downshifted at a low speed, the vehicle locked up while pulling out of a parking space, loud grinding noises, and the brake pads jumped. *sc
Abs and brake lights come on in my ford windstar. I was told by the mechanic that when this happens i have no abs brakes and my braking distance would be suddenly increased when the lights are on. They come on intermittently during the course of driving the van.
Abs and brake light on.
2003 ford windstar (vin not included in ford's recent recall). Abs control module is intermittently bad and has been since around 50000 miles. This has been a problem (as indicated by the intermittent illumination of the abs and brake lights on the instrument panel). Ford had said that it was just brake fluid level a little low. Dash. It was verified by a certified independent mechanic that the control module is bad. Results in a loss of abs. Ford will not replace this unit under recall and will not sell the unit to my mechanic or to me.
Abs and brake lights on intermittently.
Vehicle readied for extended road trip -- all fluid levels checked, motor oil changed, tire pressure, etc. Normal driving does not reveal failure.the failure is the yellow abs light and red brake light illuminate but the braking system (including abs) continues to function without any noticeable degradation.this failure appears to occur after an extended period of highway driving, ie. 3+ hours.after the initial failure, the yellow and red lights will both illuminate intermittently, some trips at the beginning others by the end (these are local and not extended).when the lights are illuminated (intermittently), they are both on for the entire trip -- just some trips they are on and others they are not.brake fluid levels are normal and there appears to be no adverse affects of the braking system operation.however, if there is an actual failure, it cannot be distinguished from this apparent malfunction.nothing has been done so far to correct this issue for the simple reason the vehicle is out of its warranty period and i cannot afford to have a vehicle repair bill since there is no guarantee ford will make this right.this has not caused any accident but could potentially if left unchecked.i am leaving the possibility of visiting the local ford dealer to question them about it but am reducing my use of the vehicle until i am able.
My 2003 ford windstar engine caught on fire on 8/22/09.the fire department was called.it was towed to a auto shop by aaa.i was told it was the abs and oil leaked, which caused a fire.
Prende la luz de freno junto con la luz de abs en tablero. Se escanea y marca el codigo c1185.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with rust and shaking violently while driving. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard when it was engaged. All of the gauges on the instrument panel fell below zero, the brake light illuminated while all of the lights on the instrument panel began to shut on and off. The rear axle was cracked on each end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who added two plates on each side of the axle.the contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) & recall 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was concerned with the remedies and stated that they were inadequate. The contact asked the dealer if they could guarantee that the axle would not break with the two plates but received no guarantee. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
Braking distance has increased significantly.
Abs and brake light failure warning, 2003 ford windstarinstrument panel lights come on and go off indicating an abs & brake (separate lights for each) issue. In researching this issue on the internet and with local mechanic, i've learned that this is a known and common problem with this make, model and year vehicle which has yet to be acknowledged by the manufacturer. I am also told that this could result in failure of the abs braking system and/or the standard braking system itself if not repaired. The failure "code" is 1185 according to my mechanic, which is apparently a controlor power module? i've already replaced all the brake pads, resurfaced the rotors and have had all fluids and lines inspected for leaks, etc. - it appears that ford is now going to make me pay another $700 - $1,000 to fix this issue with the abs (which, in my opinion, they should be doing for free as this is a safety issue that may cause increased risk of crash or injury stemming from their poor design and/or parts. What ever happened to ford's slogan "quality is job 1"?
I drive a 2003 ford windstar.within about 5-10 minutes of starting the vehicle, both the yellow abs light, and the red emergency brake light light up on the dash.the brakes still seem to be working properly.i even took the vehicle to a mechanic and the brake system checked out fine.however, the lights are still on, and won't go away.
Bad abs module is a problem that very many windstar owners have. So you think you have abs and you do not also alot of windstars have burned. This is a danger to owners.
2003 ford windstar.abs and brake warning lights on.new pads and rotors.lights still come on.problem began happening in june 2009.
Brake warning light and abs warning lights go on periodically for no reason.brakes have been replaced and fluid level is ok.same problem with many windstar owners.
Abs and brake lights on dashboard come on for no reason. When these are on my abs system is not working. Brakes have been inspected and are fine.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact noticed that the abs warning indicator would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they cleaned the wheel speed sensor.three weeks later, the failure resurfaced.currently, the failure still persists.the failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 70,000.
The brakes on my 2003 ford windstar have multiple ongoing problems. No matter how often i get the pads, and rotors changed, they squeal and sound like they need replacing. Occasionally, during normal operation, the abs seems to activate, causing a pulsing in the pedal, and a feeling as though the brakes are not working correctly. On these occasions, the van will roll farther than expected into an intersection. The red abs/parking brake light comes on and stays on for no reason. This has been ongoing for 3 or more years, and i have spent several thousand dollars on repair after repair, with no improvement.
Bought the car used with 69000 miles from used car dealer. The next morning the abs light and the red brake light went on. Dealer says the anti lock break control module needs to be repaired.
Abs, brake light and traction control lights come on.
Braking distance suddenly increased.after having my 2003 ford windstar serviced according to ford recall 09s09 i continue to experience my dashboard light for both abs and brakes almost continually on when the car is running.i have been told by the ford dealer that the addition of the fuses to prevent fires was the only thing called for in the recall.but obviously this alone did not fix the problem and i am driving around with no abs.
On-going intermittentabs and brake warning lights on a 2003 ford windstar. The computer code indicates fault code c1185. The ford dealer suggests replacing the ecu at a cost of $800 but ford is not sure if problem will be corrected. A recall was issued for brake fluid leak at the cruise control deactivation switch which is not the cause of the warning lights on my vehicle. The warning lights illuminate on longer drives especially in hot, or wet, or sub-zero weather.
I have a ford windstar 2003 and the abs brake light keeps turning on so i looked it up online and i found that the problem is in the ecm module and to replace it costs about 250$and the abs/brake light turns on when driving in bumps and sometimes for no reason and sometimes it turns on just when you get your car out of the garage.
2003 ford windstar,the abs and brake warning lights comes on and off while driving.caused by brake fluid leak which could lead to a fire.
The amber abs warning lamp and the red brake warning lamp on the dashboard have been coming on intermittently since about november 2008.it has become more frequent as of late.additionally, the steering wheel-mounted 'off' control for the cruise control has only ever worked intermittently in the three years we have owned this vehicle.as the vehicle sat parked in the garage over night on september 2-3, 2009, the battery drained (2-month old battery; all connections are fine, and it subsequently took a charge from a charger).i read on ford's recall site that these are all symptoms of the voluntary recall that was issued by ford in june 2008 ''involving speed control deactivation system.'based on all the related complaints on this production model--1999-2003--i am very concerned that ford's design is failing due to improper engineering, not normal wear-and-tear or owner neglect, abuse, or misuse.if the dashboard warning lights are on intermittently due to a design flaw of the control module whilst there is not actually a problem with the functionality of the brake system itself, there will not be any additional warning when there actually is a problem with the abs or the brake system.this needs to be recalled so that the warning system will function as it is supposed to.
Moisture on road, red brake light on. Yellow abs light on no speedometer , no cruise control. Van pulls to right when brakes applied.
Service brakes,hydraulicbraking distance suddenly increasedthe abs and brake light have been on in my car steady for as long as i have owned the car. The ford dealer was unable to resolve this issue.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the abs light remains illuminated, followed by the brake light.there is also fluid leaking and melted wires under the hood.the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.the current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that intermittently the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel which caused her to increase the stopping distance. This braking adjustment increased the risk of a vehicle crash. A local mechanic replaced the brake pads, rotors and stated that in the near future the brake module would need to be replaced to completely remedy the failure. She was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 82,694 and the current mileage was 91,326.
Brake warning light and abs warning light are frequently on, even though the brakes are mechanically in excellent shape.i am thinking that the abs controller's circuit board has a cold solder connection.
The brake and abs lights came on.when i stepped on the brake, the van started bucking and was unsafe to drive.the abs electronic ecu module and brake rotors needed replacement, at a total cost of $881.69, including parts, tax and labor.
After having the 2011 rear axle and subframe recall done my transmission failed with no warning signs what's so ever . . . . shortly after spending two thousand on having the transmission rebuilt in august my brake light came on and my abs starting kicking in when i apply my breaks and when my abs light comes on my brakes are fine and my van doesn't come up on the abs recall. . . . . . ford needs to get their act together and fix these vans.
There is a noise in the rear break drums caused by moisture. *mr there was a noise in the rear brake.the dealer stated that the problem was due to moisture and not to worry.the transmission was problematic, and the rear brakes had started to not stop properly.the rear brakes were readjusted, and a new transmission was added.the noise in the brakes had returned. *scc
Abs and brake light come on intermittently, more often in hot weather. This tells me the abs would not work in emergency situation.
Braking distance suddenly increased, brake and abs light comes on when engine gets warm or in warm weather.
I have a 2003 ford windstar that the abs and brake light have been coming on for years. I had to the ford garage when it was still under warranty and the lights didn't come on.i had the sensor replaced a month ago and the lights still come on. I'm now advised that i need to replace the abs module (upwards or $700 dollars as it has to be done by a ford garage. I'm furious. This should have been repaired when it was under warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact statedupon starting the vehicle, the anti lock brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that all of thegauges on the instrument panel would intermittently display inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I have a 2003 ford windstar and have had problems with the abs and the brake light coming on intermittently soon after buying my van new.i took it to the dealer and it would go out for a few months at a time, but i am a women and know nothing about cars and trusted them.over the years i did my part and had pads, shoes ect. Replaced and no one could ever see any problem with my brakes, i tossed it up to a "computer error" until now.both abs and brake light stay on all the time, they squeak,and sometimes feel funny when i am trying to stop my van, so i took it to a garage.the garage put it on the machine to print out problem codes and it gave 10 problem codeshaving to do with the brakes.the man at the garage was acting funny (maybe he knew about the fire issue) and told me i had to take it to the dealership.it sounded suspicious,so i checked for recalls.i have had no fires as of yet.i don't want to wait until i do have one, and frankly can afford to sink thousands of dollars into a car, when ford made faulty equipment in the first place.
Brake light and abs light come on intermittently- braking distance increases.dealer states that this is a well known problem with the circuit boards in 2003 windstar.this should be a recall.
Abs and brake light stay on ,2003 ford windstar.
Since we got our 2003 ford windstar new in december, 2002, we have always had an issue with constantly needing to fill the brake fluid.the ford dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong.in feb, 2008 our abs and brake light came on.took it to a firestone repair shop, they fixed and akjusted the brakes and they said it was a problem with the brake sensor and that there was nothing wrong with the brakes when they were finished, just the light was on and we needed to replace the sensor.as it was extremely costly and they told us there was nothing further wrong with the brakes, we choose not to replace it.in june 2008 our cruise control stopped working.we again took it in and they could not figure out what was wrong.two weeks ago, august, 2009, we had all new brakes put on.just yesterday, august 21, 2009, our brake fluid was almost empty.we took it back to the place we had the brakes put on, and they just filled the brake fluid and said there was an air bubble.upon driving home from the repair shop, we noticed that our speedometer and odometer had stopped working and the overdrive light was now flashing.so, we have the following warning lights on our control panel: abs, brake, overdrive; and the following items not working: abs, speedometer, odometer, overdrive; and a continually disappearing brake fluid problem.don't actually know if the abs works or not.
2003 ford windstar was taken in for recall on cruise control switch and service writer was told the abs and brake warning lights had come on just 2 days before appointment. Now abs and brake light come on intermittently and stay on until key is turned off and vehicle is restarted. The recall was supposed to prevent this problem but did not.
2003 ford windstar$58,000 milesabs module is bad per mechanic, track control light, abs, light and brake light come on while driving.it started abouta year ago and did it about once a week. Now the problem occurs daily.nothing has been done yet to correct the problem.
I kept getting an intermittent brake and abs light that resets when the car is turned off. My mechanic troubleshoot it down to the ecm for the abs.failure of ecm in the abs brake system resulting in the abs light and the brake light being illuminated. I am sure they have fixed plenty of these by now. Why no recall on an obviously bad part/design?
The brake warning light on my 2003 ford windstar comes on intermittently.i have gone to the dealer, but they can't find the problem.they only keep charging me for diagnostic services.however, i've recently noticed that i'm not the only one who is posting this problem online.
Ecm module defected according to the brake shop.the brake shop pulled the codes and all the codes said to replace the ecm module.the reason i took my 2003 windstar tothebrake shop because my brake light, on by dash, comes on and my brakes makes noise like the brakes are on but they are not.this problem is intermittent and the brake light resets when the minivan is turned off.the brake shop said i had excellent brakes and the ecm module is defected. It will cost 600-800.00 dollars for repairs at my ford garage.but i understand as of now, there is no recall for the ecm module, however there maybe a recall in the near future.a recall will be great for me saving me 600-800.00 dollars. Thanks
Braking distance suddenly increased.the abs system failed. There was an intermittent electrical connection. The abs warning light would come on and stay on intermittently. The unit was replaced and the replaced unit failed at approximately 88,000 miles.there appears to be an issue with the abs control unit.
The abs and brake lights on the front panel come on intermittently. We have brought it to the local ford dealership, who have replaced the master cylinder to no effect. In communicating with other windstar owners, i have learned that a likely cause is leakage from a switch onto a cable harness, which has been known to cause fires in vehicles with this problem, and that the abs system must be disabled to preclude this problem.
The contact was renting a 2003 ford windstar.while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop.the contact noticed smoke and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel.she had to apply pressure to the brake pedal several times in order to stop the vehicle.she called the rental company and they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brake system.they concluded that the brake system possibly needed to be serviced.the vin and speed were unknown.the failure mileage was 62,221.
Abs and brake light came on.upon restarting the car lights would not come back on for a couple of minutes.took it to ford dealer, turned out was abs module.
Randomly, but with increasing regularity, the abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and stay lit.only way to "correct" issue is to turn off vehicle for a period of time(more than 10 minutes) and then start up again.no "noticeable" effects occur when lights come on, but i haven't had to "use" the abs system as it is summertime and road conditions are optimal for braking.also, not sure if it's related but, recently used the parking brake and even though it is "fully released" inside the vehicle.....the rear brakes appear to still be locked due to the fact of visual evidence of smoke and accompanying burning smell after driving for any distance.
Abs and brake light is continually on, diagnosed as abs module failure.
Brake warning light and abs warning light come in intermittently. Go off when vehicle is turned off, but they usually come back on after the vehicle is driven about 1/2 mile the next trip. Adding brake fluid did not correct the problem.
2003 ford windstar with intermittent (but very often) abs and brake light warning lights illuminated.they will stay on for several minutes to several hours on a longer trip.no known leakage problems, just warning lights which indicate no abs system active (dangerous in winter driving when abs may be called for).ford has been ignoring a multitude of complaints for several years and has been let "off the hook" by the nhtsa as far as i can tell.shame on both parties!
On almost every trip the abs and brake warning lights come onthe dash. Dealer stated a problem code c1185 and said the abs module would need to be replaced for about $800.
Abs light keeps coming on!
Within a few minutes of starting the van an driving out of the neighborhood, the console lights flickered and there was a wisp of smoke from within the dashboard area, though i didn't witness any flames.the console abs and brake lights came on.i subsequently replaced the battery in case it was weak, but since that time the abs and brake lights have come on and off intermittently.if they do come on, sometimes i can make them turn off by turning the van off and restarting it.
Intermittent abs and brake light illumination.once per month.most often in summer.no apparent brake operation issues.dtcs c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242, c1214, c1210.vehicle is up to date on service and recalls.no service action taken yet for this issue.
As i was driving from portsmouth nh to somersworth nh i noticed that the speedometer stopped working,the odometer had nothing but lines, no numbers, the overdrive light started blinking and the abs and brake lights came on. I also noted that smoke has been coming from under the hood when i stop at a light or stop sign. These symptoms match what has been recorded on line as follows,the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (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 attacts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. This switch has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems.i will not allow other family members to operate this vehicle and it appears that the ford motor company will not fix this issue even though there was a recall for this exact issue, recall #09s09 because they indicate that my vehicle is not covered under this recall. The recall states clearly that this issue can cause a vehicle fire with or without the vehicle running.
Abs brake light is on due to faulty abs ecm. Replaced the abs ecm.
The brake light is always on for abs and emergency brake.they are often spongy and don't operate well.this issue has been ongoing.the car has been looked at dozens of times but no issue can be identified.
The abs and brake lights turned on in the dashboard, and i noticed that the stopping distance has increased every time the lights come on (they turn on on the warmer days). This has been happening since 1 year after i bought the new vehicle till now. Also the brake sometimes slips. What i mean is the even though the brake is pressed and i am stopped at a red light the lights would turn on and the brakes disengage and reengage causing the vehicle to move forward about a foot. The first time this happened was 4 years ago but now i am used to it and keep plenty of space between my vehicle and the vehicle in front of me. It is a ford windstar 2003.
2003 ford windstar van.brake and abs light comes on.it came on a lot during the hot weather.dripping and sizzling sound when van is turned off.have not replace anything yet.reading boards to find out what to do.
My yellow abs brake light and my red brake light indicator come on whenever my brake lines begin to heat while driving. I have also had intermittent problems with the over drive light coming on and off, and the odometer and the speedometer failing. This has occurred since the windstar van was new. The previous owner had tried to have the sensors replaced but it continued to happen, and still happens now with me. I am concerned that if the brakes do fail or need repair, i won't know as the lights are always on, anyway. I am also concerned with the possibility of fire due to a short, or being ticketed as i never know when the speedometer will begin to fail. I was told by an independent mechanic that there was an unspecified electrical short causing these issues, and that it would difficult or impossible to trace. I am experiencing both problems 1 & 2 as described on the following website. **** http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ ****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.
The abs/brake light is illuminated at the same time.it is random when it happens, but it happens every time the automobile is driven.it has been taken back numerous times to the dealership where i am told that this is a common problem and to date nothing can be done to fix it.also the emergency brake engages itself when backing up.again i am told that this is a known problem with no solution to fix it.
Gas gauge doesn't read correctly. All gauges stops working while driving.abs and tcs stopped working correctly in 2008. Lights have been on warning of them not working. Drivers side passenger door will not work correctly. Check advance track warning light stays on. This has been checked, but light stays on. Rpm gauge stays at maximum. Often while driving, it feels as if we have the emergency brake on. We have to change tires often. When i apply the brakes the vehicle will either not stop, or makes a grinding sound before it does. I have had the brakes checked and the brake pads are fine.
2003 windstar abs module has failed, causing both abs and brake lights to stay on after driving about five minutes once module warms up. When system fails, the abs system is disabled.turning off the engine and re-starting will sometimes clear the problem, but then it will reappear in a few minutes, especially in warm weather. The problem is less frequent in cold weather (takes longer to come on) but still occurs.replaced sensors in previous repairs. Reviewed symptom on line and found they are consistent with defective abs controller problem caused by expansion of the controller heat sink after a few minutes of driving, causing a break in the attached circuit board. Must replace abs controller to fix problem with this known defect.
Brake & abs light come on for no apparent reason some time when you start vehicle ,some time when you are driving not using the brakesome time when you start to accelerate..once it comes on it stays on until you shut the car off most times it will be off when you restart the car.
Ford windstar 2003 lx. Abs light and brake light on instrument panel illuminate.
2003 ford windstar braking distance suddenly increased category: service brakes, hydraulic my abs and my brake light on my dash board both are on. Feb. 20, 2010 recall 09s09 was performed.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs system warning light illuminated while driving 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test and informed the contact that two out of the four abs sensors failed. The manufacturer was contacted and she was advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Brake, abs, and other lights come on, drive disengages, van will only run in 2nd or low gear until you turn it off then on again.very dangerous situation as the van loses power and decelerates. Fuse #1 sparks when putting in a fuse.blows the fuse immediately.interior light then will not work.van is currently being looked at by phil long ford.
My abs and brake light go on at various times, but is more and more frequent. One place, munro muffler and brake said brakes are fine. H & l dealership said i need 2 things replaced that will cost me a minimum of $1250.00 of which i do not have.( i just returned to a job after being out of a job for almost a year. Just catching up and now this.) i may loose my van because i cannot afford repairs on a problem i am seeing as a continued problem in a ford windstar 2003 van. I need immediate help. I did have a auto accident in january 2007 and january 2008, both not my fault. Problem started a few months after january 2008 crash....i do not know if could be related.
2003 ford windstar.brake and abs lights came on, fluid leaking out of brake pressure switch.fluid wicking down to other wires blowing fuses.abs control unit wires soaked in fluid.possible fire.also electric door locks stick both fail to unlock and fail to lock even though the solenoid is triggered.the actual lock is sticking on 3 of the four doors.
I have a 2003 windstar and my abs and brake lights have been on for about a year years now.
Brake lights and abs lights often come on; and made the cruise control fail.
Abs light comes on simultaneously with the brake light. Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs unit was replaced. Less than a week later, the lights came on again.
The abs and brake lights keep coming on even though there are new brakes on the vehicle.
Intermittent failure of abs module causing red brake light and orange abs light to come on and loss of abs function. This seams to happen more often in hot weather. Sometimes the abs can be "turned back on" by shutting off the vehicle and restarting. Also rear power sliding doors have intermittent problem to where they will not fully unlock. Door will partially open, then get stuck, so that you have to manually push the rear of the door shut in order to attempt to get the door to properly open. Worried that doors will not open in case of accident.
For the past year my abs and brake lights have come on intermittently.i took my car to a mechanic when this first started, he told me it looked like a fuse, we replaced the fuse but within a week the light started coming on again.i took my windstar into the dealer for the recall on the speed control and the rear axle.after searching online i have found a whole bunch of complaints for this exact problem.
My abs lights come on when the car warms up.
Abs lightbrake lightthey are always on.
Abs & brakelight are lit on my dash, ford has this recall in their web site, when i brought it to there attention, they said i had the wrong vin.#and that it would cost me $1500.00 for this repair, i thought that when there is a recall, the cost would be on ford.please help me with the problem for i do not have the money for this repair, i'm hoping they are wrong.
I have a 2003 ford windstar.i did a search for problems with my brake and abs lights coming on intermittently.i have the issue referenced here:http://www.2carpros.com/forum/41-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=400i am concerned there will be a fire.
My 2003 ford windstar abs brake light as well as my brake warning light continue to come on intermittently, and my braking distance suddenly increased.seems to happen more in the warm weather than in the cold.
Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2kdoor locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lockpower steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known.door open light constantly on. No repair cost known.interior lights do not come on when doors are opened. No repair cost known.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 50-55 mph, the abs, traction control off and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The brakes were applied but they did not respond as quickly as normal. The failure only occurred once. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle had four recalls previously performed; the dealer stated that the brakes were fine. The contact never experienced a failure with the abs light until the repairs for the recalls were performed. The current and failure mileages were 136,426.
Our brake & abs lights came on and we took it to the ford dealership to be repaired. They said it was the front brakes and replaced them. We drove it off the lot and the brake & abs lights came back on. Now they say it's the abs module (the problem ford needs a recall on).dealership now wants to charge us over $600 to repair this problem, after they already got over $200 out of us to replace the brakes they said were the cause of the brake & abs lights coming on in the first place.
2003 ford windstar abs failure in warm weather only.
2003 ford windstar sel - abs/brake light stays illuminated. The shop technician says this is a common problem among ford windstars and that taking no action could result in a fire hazard. The abs brake module needs to be replaced but the problem could still occur. The answer i was given was to remove the brake deactivation switch and replace it with a plug. This will disable the abs and prevent any brake fluid from leaking which could cause fires.
Severe braking distance increase because of loss of abs brake system.
I was pulled over by police for no brake lights.however, the 3rd brake light works.after all the bulbs, relay box, etc were checked, all were ok.i was advised to check to see if any other complaints about both brake lights not working.
The abs and brake lights repeatedly come on while driving and do not extinguish.seems semi-dependent on outside temperature - the hotter it is outside the sooner the lights seem to come on.have had brakes serviced and no mechanical issues to note.seems to be related to abs module. Nothing repaired as of this time as part is to expensive $1000+ plus labor.am told by ford that abs ( a safety feature) is not functioning when this light is on. Hopefully this issue will not be present when a emergency braking procedure is required.
Abs and brake light are lit on my dash,fordhas this recall in their website. When i brought it to the thereattention they said that my cars vin number was not included, nowhere does it state that it is designated by vin numbers, it stated all 2003 ford windstars.ford wants $1500.00 to do this repair, please helpme with this problem, for i have no idea how to pay for this.thanking you in advancefor your timein checking this out for me.
I have taken my van into the ford dealer more than twice for the brakes making real bad noises when i first drive it for the day. Ford dealer says it is brake dust and is normal for that year of van .the noise is real bad and i'm worried that it may cause a problem down the road.
2003 windstar. The brake abs lite intermittently comes on, just bought the car, and this did not start until the weather got between 90 & 100 degrees. Sometimes does not do this for a week, and then again everytime you start the car.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. When the contact started the ignition the brake and anti-lock braking system warning indicators illuminated. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing who stated thatthe failure was related to the anti-lock brake system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.updated 12/14/2011 updated 02/23/11
Ford windstar 2003abs light, trac active light, and brake light intermittently go on and off and stay on for various amounts of time and then just turn off on their own with no apparent reason found.car operates fine when these lights come on.i am worried about a vehicle fire. This is still an ongoing problem in my car.searched the web and many other ford minivans have the same problem.ford ash to do something!!
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 is code c1185. There is a yellow abs brake light lite on the dash.when this light is on, the system has failed and the abs does not work.
The abs and brake lights on the dashboard of my 2003 ford windstar have been illuminating intermittently (always together) for the last week.the latest event occurred after turning the van off for a minute or so and restarting.the lights were off (normal) prior to the restart for the duration of my first trip (about 15 minutes) and then turned on for the duration of my second trip (about 5 minutes).we have recently had cooler weather in the overnights with lows in the 50s after a long hot summer with daytime temperatures above 100 f, consistently above 80 f.nothing has been done to attempt repairs at this point.
Intermittent illumination of abs warning light and emergency brake light simultaneously.
I have a 2003 ford windstar.the brake and abs lights are on almost all the time.in cold weather the lights don't come on until the engine is warmed up.i had a ford dealer run a diagnostic on the vehicle and they said the abs brake module and hydraulic control unit must be replaced.the cost for parts only is $1645.
Braking distance suddenly increased brake and abs lights come on when going down road. I have replaced the brakes and this still happens, the mechanic saysthere is a fluid leak around the abs connector system??.door open light stays on and will not allow doors to lock properly.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brakes would fail sporadically without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Driving down the road , abs and trac offand brake lights on...since brake light came on , my wife would not drive it... Had brakes checked said they were fine. Took it for a scan test and wow codes from c1145 to c1410. Said it was related to ecm module. Very expensive...2003 windstar 79,000 miles.
2003 ford windstar 3.8l that has an abs/brake light issue. The lights come on at what appears to be random and stay on until you turn off the engine and restart. May go days or a few weeks without this issue, then it might pop up 2-3 times in one day. Was told nothing to worry about.
Abs and brake light come on intermittently.
Abs warning lamp and brake warning lamp illuminates. Mechanic advises me that this is a common problem on these models. Evidently ford will not recognize the issue and help us to resolve it. Here is the website that talks about the problem and offered me the info to help me with my problem. Http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 i had to bring van in for different sensors, and abs light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast i'm going, or how much gas i have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, theyinform me i have a hole in the left rear axle, and i have to leave the van there, and i may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do i have? i can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
Ever since spring 2006, our 2003 ford windstar has had an intermittent problem with the abs system where the abs warning light on the dash will illuminate.the service brake warning light will also illuminate even though it is functioning normally.at first this was very alarming but no leak or problem was found with the hydraulic system as the fluid level was correct and the pedal is firm.all the abs wheel sensors have been checked for continuity, their dc resistance falls in the acceptable range, and the connectors appear to be sound.i currently have lived with the problem for a couple years and discovered that thousands of other windstar owners are reporting exactly similar failure symptoms with their vehicles.a commonly reported cause is the abs control unit which i currently can not afford to replace at a cost of $700 or more.a windstar owner who has had the time to investigate this outlines a condition he has observed, where there is a thermal coefficient of expansion mismatch between an aluminum plate and an fr4 (fiberglass/copper) circuit board inside the module.it can be seen at http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#problem2.this person's symptoms mirror mine exactly.i am an electrical design engineer in the aerospace industry and can tell you from first hand experience that if you laminate fr4 to aluminum and then repeatable temp cycle it, you will experience future stress failures.this is an example of poor engineering.in the case of the windstar, the part will operate for approximately the warranty period and then begin to fail intermittently.i hope that my entry into this form will help make this widespread problem known.
Abs/brake light comes on intermittently. (red light)
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs/brake light stay on constantly.started intermittently about 2 years ago.now it is always on.took it to the mechanic and he pulled so many codes i can't list them all. However, some of the codes:c1185; c1446; b1318; c1235 just to name a few.
Ihave a ford windstar 2003 with abs and brake light comes on and we have had a electrical problem since we bought the van.they want $800 just for the part to fix the abs system it now has 100000 miles on it.it should be recalled and ford responsible for the bill. It seems to be a common problem with this make and model.
Received my 2003 ford windstar with 70,000 milesback from rear axle recall. The front end shakes really bad and there is a grinding noise in the front. Called dealership and they claimed to have checked the front end on the new recall. They also claim that ford told them to take my new 1000 cranking amp battery out and put a 750 cranking amp battery in it.
The abs and brake lights just came on for no apparent reason. This happens sporadically (3 times this month). The repair shop/dealer advised that the cost to repair the brake pressure differentialdeactivation switch would be between $300 & $400 and it would be better (less costly) to wait until a recall was issued. Considering that this cold cause a fire, it is a bit alarming that a recall has not been made yet. I cannot afford to make the repair and will wait for the recall and hope nothing serious happens in the meantime.
I own a 2003 ford windstar that about 80 percent of the time displays the abs and brake warning lights on the instrument panel. The problem was diagnosed (for $100) at a local ford dealer as a defective abs ecu, which costs approximately $750.00. This problem has been recurring since the vehicle passed the 50,000-mile mark, and even though i bought the vehicle used, it had a ford exp warranty to 60,000 miles. The dealer and the ford rep i contacted both said this problem was not covered by the warranty. Further research on the internet has revealed that this is a very common problem on these vehicles that may be caused by a leaking pressure switch at the master cylinder reservoir which wicks brake fluid down to the ecu, creating a possible short circuit and chance for a fire. Others suggest that the ecus fail because ofdelamination of the main circuit board due to incompatible expansion and contraction rates of the materials used. The failure of the ecu appears to stem, in either case, from design flaws. The abs is rendered inoperative in both cases, creating an unacceptable safety hazard in these 4200-lb. Family vehicles.
2003 ford windstar abs & brake lights on, dealer says it needs a replacement of the abc transducer and module.based on what i have been able to discover, this doesn't appears to be a normal wear and tear sort of thing but a design problem.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
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!
2003 ford windstar abs/brake light on.had ford correct fire hazard with recall but brake/abs light on. Not sure exactly what repair ford made. Apparently i have no abs braking capabilities.
Our 2003 ford windstar has been having mechanical failures for about 3 years.we have heard a loud grinding noise from the rear passeners side of the car that neither our local mechanic nor ford could fix.we replaced shocks and most recently the tire rods on 9/24/10.we have had numerous electronical "bugs" inclluding abs lights flashing on and off for 2 years requiring multiple fuse changes and electrical testing.our transmission was replaced in 2009 at 59,000 miles.the power locks on the passenger side door and rear passenger doors do not open remotely or with power locks, only key or manual lifting.needless to say, although we have not had any person injuries, we have spent a fortune to keep this car running in what we thought wassafe manner.
I have a 2003 ford windstar van i have owned the vehicle for over 3 years and the abs light willnot turn off on my dash. I ran a system check and it is not reading the error i need to know if there really is a defect and if ford needs to recall this .
The abs / brake light illuminate intermittantly, brakes turn on squeel without warning.
Warning lights in dash come on and go off, abs and brake light stay on, cruise control don't work every time.
2003 ford windstar se brake and abs lights on intermittently.the following codes are present:c1226;c1235;c1185;c1198;c1194;c1254;c1246;c1250; and c1242. The mechanic said it appears the abs control module is going bad or is bad at a cost of $700.i replaced both rotors, drums , right wheel bearing, left inner tie rod and my brakes work just fine. The lights coming on are an annoyance and could possibly cause a fire??
I drive a 2003 windstar, and the brake lights will not go off even after having the brakes replaced.in searching for answers i came across a recall for 1999-2003 models, however, my vin was not included.this upset me because my car was experiencing the exact problem.i called 2 ford dealers for assistance, one gave me the number to the customer care line.they did not care too much, because they were unwilling to add my car on the list to receive repairs.i think it is more than coincidence that the recall and my problem are exactly the same and no one will fix it.please help before we wind up with injury or worse!!!
Wow, my 2003 ford windstar only has 119,ooo miles and i cant believe all the issues!the abs system and emergency brake lights costantly stay on, mechanic said high dollar part. Also check engine light will not go off. Car hops and jumps, replaced coils and all oxygen sensors and still throwing many codes.dont even feel safe in this family vechile. I beg ford to recall these issues!!
On several occasions the abs and brake lights in the dash come on for no apparent reason. My windstar was worked on last year (recall)to correct potential fire problem with the ecu module. These lights started coming on a couple months after that. I had the brakes checked and replaced the front pads but this did not correct the problem. Upon checking the internet, i discovered that ford may not have done the recall correctly.
Brake light and abs light intermittent illumination.occurs without warning.may be accompanied by a brake 'squeal' noise. Dealership inspected and could not find a problem.no computer codes stored.no codes present when lights are illuminated.brake fluid level, pads, shoes within specification.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs lamp, traction control and brake warning lamps were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 103,000.
We have a 2003 ford windstar, the brake and abs light keeps coming on after a short period of time after the car is started. We took it to a mechanic but he was unable tofix the problem. Personally i think it should be a recall issue.
Braking distance suddenly increased.
Abs and brake light intermittently but frequently come on while driving. The lights usually reset themselves when the car is turned off.
Abs/brake lights are coming on constantly....losing power....front/passenger side windows will not work, lights go on and off.....
Braking distance suddenly increased. It occurs 75% of the time the vehicle is driven. When driving the vehicle the abs, brakes and traction lights illuminate. Its intermittent when this occurs, but occurs often. Occurs more often when temperatures are hot. Recall 09s09 was completed and problem started happening around time of repair.
My ford winstar has had abs problems off and on for a year now, no 1 can fix it. I have spent around $1000.00 trying to fix this issue. Now my odometer & speedometer isn't working. I have been told that this is a problem with windstars and it is a combo of the 3 not working together.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the abs and brake lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and stay on. He had to turn off the ignition and restart to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The dealer, when called, stated that there were no recalls for that vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer who would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 38,500. The current mileage was approximately 53,000. Updated 07/08/10updated 07/09/10. Updated 7/20/10 updated 07/23/10
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact started the ignition and suddenly, smoke expelled from the front end of the vehicle. The engine was turned off.the driver inspected underneath the hood and the engine compartment exhibited heavy smoke and small flames.the hood was closed which smothered the small flames.the fire department was not called to the scene.the vehicle was towed to the residence.the cause of the failure was contributed to the anti-lock brake system.the contact performed a temporary repair.the contact had concern of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 110,000.
2003 ford windstar.consumer states that there is a problem with the abs and brake light. He states that his vehicle was not included in the recall for this issue.the consumer stated for the past 2 months the warning lights would come on intermittently. Primarily when the ambient air temperature was above 70 degrees. The consumer also attached the vehicle speed control recall notice.
Abs light & brake light stays on continuously, especially in the hot weather.when vehicle is cooled off, it does not come on.this is a 2003 ford windstar lx, i understand that this is an issue with my model year.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light remained illuminated.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to leave the vehicle for further testing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). Upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the contact was driving at approximately 65 mph when the abs service light as well as the braking system service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut the vehicle off and upon restart the service lights turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the service light failures were not related to the recall problem. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the rear drivers side wheel was abnormally tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train). The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 03/26/14*ljthe consumer stated cracks in the rear axle, were not visible and re-enforcement repairs were done, to the rear axle and front subframe lower control arm. However, the repair failed, while the consumers husband was driving. Ford wouldn't pay for the repairs. They stated they had already full-filled their obligations, when they made the re-enforcement. Also, the anti-lock brakes did not work. Updated 03/27/14
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started the abs brake light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,000.
2003 ford windstar abs and brake lights have been on for over 1 year. Mileage- 66,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.he stated that during the months of summer, the abs and service breaks warning light consistently illuminates on the instrument control panel. Failure of the break system can lead to increased stopping distances, which increases the risk for vehicle crash.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician deactivated the abs switch numbers 15 and 10. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. The vin was unavailable. Bl
Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and red brake lampon at times while driving.
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the abs ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it i observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the abs ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the abs ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph the abs light and the brake light illuminated. The light illuminated intermittently and turn off when the ignition was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the brake module needed to be replaced. The vehiclewas not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 02/23/11 the consumer stated the abs and brake light illuminated frequently and stopping distance wa increased which caused the tires to lock up. The electronic brake module was bad. Updated 02/28/11
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated while sitting idle at a traffic stop. The vehicle was shut off and allowed to reset. The failure was no longer present once the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or locate a failure within the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/29/12
Abs light and red brake light on the dashboard go on and off at different times, different speeds and different temperatures.
2003 ford windstar.consumer states discontent with the way recall for the cracked rear axle was handled.the dealer inspected the vehicle and it was determined there was a crack in the rear axle. However, the consumer was informed the vehicle may not be repaired for 120 days due to the part not being available.the abs had to be replaced.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Anti-lock brake system is only intermittently functional. Defective abs ecm. Well known issue per the ford dealer. After a few minutes of driving, the abs becomes non-functioning. This happens 90+% of the times that the vehicle is driven.
Dt:the contact stated the traction control and the anti lock brake systemworked together.this caused the brakes to be applied for no apparent reason.there was no warning ,and it happened to different wheels at different times.the vehicle has been to the dealership, and they made an adjustment to the system, but this did not repair the problem.the vehicle isbeing takenback to the dealership tomorrow.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake systems abs module was defective. The abs brake light started coming on and the dealer confirmed that it caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage current mileages were 115000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the abs light continues to illuminate on the instrument panel.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure.he has spent over $2,000 in repairs.the dealer stated that this was a common failure.there were no recalls available.the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 03-11-08
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar lx. While the brake was applied the abs light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. She was also experiencing the failure with the speedometer while driving 45 mph; however,the odometer read 20 mph. The vehicle wasn't taken to the dealer. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 94,450.updated 02/07/11 the consumer stated the abs light stayed on most of the time. Updated 03/17/11
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard.the brakes would also sporadically lock while attempting to brake. In addition, the door ajar warning light would also remain illuminated while the vehicle was in motion although all doors were latched closed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the abs light came on.the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure.approximately one month ago, the abs light came on and has remained illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer today they could not determine what caused the failure to occur.if the contact wanted them to continue the diagnostic testing the cost would have been an additional $300 or more. The vehicle remained at the dealership and was not repaired.the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 11/05/10. *lj
Abs and brake light continue to come on and off.i took my 2003 ford windstar to the dealer and the dealer stated the brake fluid was low and that was causing the problem.the light cam back on shortly after.i checked the brake fluid and it was not low.this problem has occurred on and off since i have owned the vehicle. (purchased new).i have had other electrical problems as well.windows do not work all of the time.also ran this by ford. They wanted $80 for each electric issue.would of cost me $400 just to see what was causing the problem.i did my own research on line and found out this was a very common problem.seems to me the dealer did not really need to run the diagnostic and should have had a good idea as to what was causing the problem.i have not had a fire yet but may not be around of this issue does cause a fire.seems odd a recall has not occurred yet.typical though, usually it takes a death to get government agencies to respond.maybe this time you can act sooner rather than later.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs light remained illuminated. The contact stated after the fossil link was replaced the abs, brake light and the light underneath the steering column are on. The light under the steering column stays on even when the vehicle was turned off. The failure was unresolved when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 112000. The current mileage was 112500.
Advance trac system activates for no reason, this causes the brakes to apply bringing the van to a halt. I have had this vehicle back to the dealer four times. Once they replaced the anti-lock brake module. Although this has occurred numerous times, they cannot find anything wrong. I am able to shut the system off and continue driving. This will happen shortly after i make a right or left turn and it is intermittent.
Brake and abs lights go on intermittently on 2003 ford winsdtar. The lights go off after shutting car off. Brake pads have been replaced recently. No visible signs of brake fluid leakage.
I own a ford windstar '03.starting in may 2007, at about 45,600 miles, my brake light and abs light are illuminated.the code read by the mechanic from the computer is c1185.nearly every time i use the car since, the lights come on within a few minutes of turning on the ignition.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the brake and abs lights illuminated approximately four or five times.on four separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic shop and they discovered nine codes.the contact was informed that the abs was no longer functioning when the light illuminates.as a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle.there were no injuries.the vehicle sustained minor damage.the contact was becoming frustrated due to misinformation.the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and purchase date were unknown.the current mileage was 59,290 and failure mileage was 58,500.
Abs light and brake lights stays on, cruise control never has worked, have fixed the brakes and the lights are still on. Now i think the 02 sensor i guess it may be the oxygen sensor is out also i think it keep on burning up my alternators, i put a new last year and just had to put another one and i think it is about gone also.
In my 2003 ford windstar van for the last 20 30 thousand miles the abs and brake light come on intermittently and randomly.had it checked at repair shop.they could not detect or simulate problem.quoted $800.00 - $1200.00 to replace switches/wires as possible solutions.in checking with complaint department, this is a very common issue with this vehicle, leading to engine fires.i believe ford should issue a recall for the issue before more vehicles catch fire, and secondly before the owners of this vehicle pay over $1000 to fix something that is a defective system in the car.
Brake light and abs light.
I was driving along and suddenly the emergency brake light, the abs light, the traction light, and check engine light came on.the odometer, and dashboard fuel info system didn't work, the speedometer stopped working.the words "check transmission"came on the info screen. I took the car to three different mechanics and no one can find anything wrong with my vehicle.i was told that the car is fine and they can't find any reason for these lights to be on or how to get them to go off.
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 websitehttp://www.2carpros.com/forum/8-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=140please review this safety defect soon!8tr
Abs light is on.
Both the abs light and the emergency brake light come on in my 2003 ford windstar once the vehicle gets warmed up. I have conducted extensive research after having a mechanic give me the code that the van is throwing (c1185) and found the following: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. This leak causes brake fluid to wick down two wires to the abs brake module (2c219). The fluid accumulates on the 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 has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems. The issue of the abs 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.
I was pulled over by police for no brake lights.however, the 3rd brake light works.after all the bulbs, relay box, etc were checked, all were ok.i was advised to check to see if any other complaints about both brake lights not working.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated while sitting idle at a traffic stop. The vehicle was shut off and allowed to reset. The failure was no longer present once the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose or locate a failure within the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/29/12
Failure of ecm in the abs brake system resulting in the abs light and the brake light being illuminated all the time.
Abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason.it only happens when the engine is warm, or it is hot outside.no problems on cold days.brakes appear to work fine.there also appears to be some leaking from the master cylinder, which continues to cause a short with the #10 fuse inside the cabin, causing the speedometer, odometer, transmission control, etc to stop functioning.
Abs and red internal brake light intermittently light up due to faulty switch. There is an unrelated recall issued for 1998-2003 windstars but it does not cover this particular problem. Since the recalls was issued have seen that this problem is rampant among windstar owners. This causes a safety issue as we are told it is just a switch and not to worry but then if there is a problem we are unaware.
First and only owner of 2003 ford windstar.the red brake light and the yellow abs light keep coming on on the dashboard during warm weather.no lights are lit during the colder months.i have read that this can lead to fire.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs brake light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that computer sensor may have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 99,000. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.updated 01/06/11*ljupdated 03/28/11
My abs, emergency brake lights randomly come on while driving.they stay illuminated until i turn the car off.there does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when they come on.the one time i had it looked at, they could find no error and i was told i needed to bring it in while the lights were illuminated.my concern is that while the lights are on, that the abs system is not activated.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the abs light illuminates intermittently or either remains lit when the vehicle was started.the failure began in july of 2007 after the vehicle had been serviced.the contact has not taken the vehicle back to be inspected.the current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 28,000.
I am experiencing a problem with my antilock brake and brake light warnings on my dashboard.i have been experiencing this problem since approximately 2006.my particular ford windstar has not been included in the most recent recall for such problems.
My abs and brake light are always on when i drive my car: ford windstar 2003
Dt*: the contact stated the brake and abs lights illuminated without incident.an independent repair shop determined there was no problem with the vehicle and reset the codes.the lights illuminated again and the dealership determined the abs master cylinder needed to be replaced.also, the door ajar light stayed illuminated, but was not been inspected by a mechanic.
I am also having an ongoing issue with the abs light showing on the dash while driving.i have had computer diagnostics and received the following error codes:c1236 lr wheel speed sensor input missing;c1235 rr wheel speed sensor input missing; and c1185 power relay output circuit fault.i have been told that the abs is not affected and in fact have noticed that the abs does engage in snowy/wet road conditions while the warning lights are on.my mechanic has advised that the last error code could be the global cause of the error.i have yet to replace the sensors as the brakes are unaffected and have been told that further trouble shooting could be of significant cost for brakes that are currently functioning normally other than the warning lights.the lights do seem to be more affected by wet/damp driving conditions.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that after the vehicle has been driven 1 to 10 miles, the brake and abs lights illuminate and remain lit until the vehicle is shut off.the dealer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
I would like to request an investigation on my 2003 ford windstar van.my abs and emergency brake light randomly come on, for no apparent reason.i can sit and let my car idle, and the light will come on.this has happened since i bought it, and since i bought the car used, the dealership (ford dealership) won't repair it for me.can you look into this for me, and see if they will do a recall of the problem.thanks!the dealership told me if the light is on, then i will not have antilock brakes.this was a feature that made me buy the vehicle.please help me.
Abs and brake light continue to come on and off.i took my 2003 ford windstar to the dealer and the dealer stated the brake fluid was low and that was causing the problem.the light cam back on shortly after.i checked the brake fluid and it was not low.this problem has occurred on and off since i have owned the vehicle. (purchased new).i have had other electrical problems as well.windows do not work all of the time.also ran this by ford. They wanted $80 for each electric issue.would of cost me $400 just to see what was causing the problem.i did my own research on line and found out this was a very common problem.seems to me the dealer did not really need to run the diagnostic and should have had a good idea as to what was causing the problem.i have not had a fire yet but may not be around of this issue does cause a fire.seems odd a recall has not occurred yet.typical though, usually it takes a death to get government agencies to respond.maybe this time you can act sooner rather than later.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
My automobile keeps getting multiple emergency brake and abs errors. The lights come on and remains on until turned off. Upon researching this problem it appears to be a wide spread issue with ford windstars. I've also read that one person had a fire come from this issue. Is there any motion for a recall.
While driving the van the abs and brake lights come on for no apparent reason.sometimes they go off for a little while and then come back on during driving.sometimes they come on and stay on during driving. Dealer said i have no abs brakes while the light is on but since i live in florida and don't drive in the snow it doesn't matter.they charged me $85.65 to tell me what i already knew and wanted to charge me over $300 to do a diagnostic test to which they said they may not find the solution to the problem anyway.doesn't seem safe to me.i do drive up north to see family hopefully the abs brakes don't go out on me then.
Abs and brake light come on when car is running for a while or heated up.car smells like something is burning.
2003 ford windstarabs and brake lite comes on and goes off at times. I bought the car 5 months ago, i don't know if it had this problem before i got the car.
Abs/brake light come on and go off intermittly.
Abs (yellow) and brake warning lights (red) turn on intermittently when the temperature is hot or the vehicle (2003 ford windstar) is hot. I have replaced front brake pads and rotors and i have had the rear brakes done as well. However, the warning lights continue to turn on. Based on information found on the following webpage (http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/), i'm not the only one with this problem.
Abs and e brake light intermittently.
Since the summer began, i have been getting the red brake warning light intermittently.changed the pads, would still get the light at times.today was extremely hot and humid.both the red brake warning light and the yellow abs light came on.this is a 2003 ford windstar.after much research, i can see this is a typical problem with this vehicle.
Abs and parking brake light on instrument panel come on sporadically had a ford shop diagnose it as a bad abs module.has not been repaired because of the unavailability of the part.this part monitors the pressure to each brake unit to prevent the vehicle from sliding in an emergency. Luckily there have been no accidents, injuries, or death at this time.
Have a 2003 ford windstar lx with 36,900 miles on.abs & brake lights on continuously for a few months after intermittently a couple months.this started in the spring of '07.the number of failures indicated is an estimate as it would be impossible to account for all the failures.for example, ran the van 6 times alone counting for 6 failures.there is no abs working. Total failure. Confirmed on date indicated by near miss of deer and locking up the brakes.told by ford dealer abs control module needs replaced. . updated 01/09/08. *ljupdated 12/12/07
Abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason.it only happens when the engine is warm, or it is hot outside.no problems on cold days.brakes appear to work fine.there also appears to be some leaking from the master cylinder, which continues to cause a short with the #10 fuse inside the cabin, causing the speedometer, odometer, transmission control, etc to stop functioning.
Abs control module 2003 windstar light flashes on dash scared of loosing brakes.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the parking and abs warning lights illuminated.the dealer stated that the abs control module needed to be replaced.as of september 10, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 51,000. Updated 12-12-07.updated
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving 45 mph on normal road conditions; the "abs"brake warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician recommended thereplacement of the anti-lock brake system computer module. In addition, there were defective automated power locks on all four doors. An authorized mechanic was unable to duplicate the door lock failure. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the abs computer module. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 100,000.updated 12/30/09 updated 12/30/09
Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and intermittently. Mechanic diagnosed as a wiring problem or bad abs module.
I have a 2003 ford windstar that i purchased at the end of september 2008 from a local ford dealership. In november, the abs and brake light started intermittently coming on the dash. I currently have the van at the dealership for a transmission repair and had them look at this problem. They have told me that the abs hydraulic module is bad and needs to be replaced. After doing some research, i have seen that this is a known problem by ford and they have yet to do anything about it. The brakes still function like normal, but the abs system does not work due to this problem. I understand that they do not want to fix this since the brakes will still technically work, but as this is a fire hazard i am shocked that they have not been directed to fix this problem. I was quoted $1,200 for the module by the dealership which i just can not afford to spend the money on right now. I will search on the net for a new module, hopefully, at a lower price and replace it myself. Ford needs to be held accountable for their products and they should be forced by the government to correct this problem.
I am also having an ongoing issue with the abs light showing on the dash while driving.i have had computer diagnostics and received the following error codes:c1236 lr wheel speed sensor input missing;c1235 rr wheel speed sensor input missing; and c1185 power relay output circuit fault.i have been told that the abs is not affected and in fact have noticed that the abs does engage in snowy/wet road conditions while the warning lights are on.my mechanic has advised that the last error code could be the global cause of the error.i have yet to replace the sensors as the brakes are unaffected and have been told that further trouble shooting could be of significant cost for brakes that are currently functioning normally other than the warning lights.the lights do seem to be more affected by wet/damp driving conditions.
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the abs ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it i observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the abs ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the abs ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
I have a 2003 ford windstar lx and the abs light and the brake light on the instrument cluster continually come on.i have had the front and rear brakes serviced and then after this problem did not go away i put a 2nd set of pads on the front.ford want over $2000.00 to fix what they say is the abs module.the brake gauge lights continue to come on and off at all times and ford said it was due to this switch but it would not affect the brakes although at times the brakes will start skidding like the abs is working on dry roads and some times the brakes seem to work hard.checking the internet out for parts i found several complaints about this same problem and even some vans catching fire due to this abs module switch catching fire.ford has recalled several other vehicles for the same problem but will not acknowledge a problem with the 03 vans.i should not be forced to pay for a repair that ford knows is there fault.the manufacturer of this abs module made them defective but ford still uses them.check this websight for proof:http://www.2carpros.com/forum/1-vt49767.html?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0.i am not alone in this problem.ford states they found about 8 error codes but did not tell me what they were, although i remember seeing one they wrote done as i believe to be c1185.i feel ford should admit there at fault and recall these vans.as of know i drive my back p truck as much as possible but the whole family does not fit in the truck so we are forced to drive an unsafe van when the whole family is in it.the extended warranty ran out and that is when the problems started.i had no problems until after the 1st brake job on the van.
Abs and brake warning lights are lit on dash. Dealer says that the abs ecu has failed and that the antilock brakes will not work until this is replaced. At the same service visit the dealer found that the cruise control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid and had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fire hazard caused by leaking brake fluid. The cruise control deactivation switch is connected directly to the brake master cylinder and the cable from the switch connects directly to the abs ecu, when they showed me the defective switch before replacing it i observed brake fluid running down the switch cable to the abs ecu. I feel there is a direct relation to brake fluid draining on to the abs ecu and its subsequent failure. This is a sealed electronic module that should not fail during the life of the vehicle. The dealer does not see it that way of course.
Brake failure, third time in two month period.
Consumer noticed left front brakes grab without depressing brakes andwhile traveling at any speed.
Consumer feels that brake/gas pedals are located too close together. This resulted in accidental acceleration.
Emergency brake light came on around three months ago. The emergency brake was not engaged and this had no effect on the running of the vehicle. The vehicle brakes started going to the floor when we found the switch at the bottom of the master cylinder was leaking and defective. We ran out of brake fluid. We have replaced the defective switch and bled the brake lines to make sure everything works again.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and abs lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also leaked brake fluid from what appeared to be the master cylinder. He also stated that the dome lights flickered on and off intermittently. Occasionally the passenger side window would not open. The two bench rear windows would also open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer.the current mileage was 113,289. The failure mileage was 113,279.
Abs and brake warning lights intermittently go on and off for no apparent reason.it only happens when the engine is warm, or it is hot outside.no problems on cold days.brakes appear to work fine.there also appears to be some leaking from the master cylinder, which continues to cause a short with the #10 fuse inside the cabin, causing the speedometer, odometer, transmission control, etc to stop functioning.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close together.owner took vehicle to the dealership, who had recognized the problem, but told the owner that there was nothing they could do about it. *ph*nlm
The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close.when pushing the brake pedal somehow the accelerator is pushed, causing the vehicle to accelerate.once, caused a collision, where consumer'svehicle hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot.
My wife was in the process of parking her 2003 ford windstar in a parking lot. As she went to apply the brakes, the pedal went down to the level of the gas pedal causing her foot to engage both the brake and the accelerator at the same time. The car lurched forward and she hit a post (thankfully not a person). Probably did about a $1000 in damage. The reason i am writing is that this is the second time this has happened. The first time was about a month after we bought the vehicle.the same type of situation in a parking lot. At that time i called the ford dealer where we bought the car and inquired if there had been any bulletins about such a problem. I was told no. Now my wife could have been at fault but i believe there is a realproblem with the brake system as i have experienced the same situation myself. When letting off the gas pedal at low speed and then touching the brake pedal, there feels like a loss of brake pressure momentarily. What then happens is that the brake pedal depresses to the level of the accelerator pedal and the driver then engages both brake and accelerator at the same time. Instead of stopping, the car lurches forward because the acceleration overrides the soft (temporary) brake pedal pressure. I'm thinking there is a problem with the brake system pressure at idle when the car is moving. Hence the pedal depresses further than usual and the side of the driver's foot then also pushes the accelerator down in addition to the brake pedal. The fact that this happened when the car was new and still happens today makes me think it is a engineering problem coupled with a design problem. The pedals may also be too close together which increases the likelihood of this problem happening. Note: the car's brakes work fine otherwise and we do normal service on the vehicle.
Our 2003 ford windstar began experiencing intermittent electrical failures. On may 27, after driving normally, we stopped for about 30 minutes. Then the van stalled several times on a short trip. After another 10 minute stop, it operated normally again. Several times during the next week, although the car did not stall, the power to the steering and brakes went out. We had an appointment with our local ford dealer to service the van on june 7. However, on june 6 the power systems failed, causing the car to crash into a road side mailbox. No personal injuries occured. Nothing was done to correct the failure. At our expense, ford would have had someone look at the vehicle to see if they could determine the exact cause of the accident. We choose to deal with our insurance company instead. The car was totaled and repossessed by state farm insurance.
I own a 2003 ford windstar lx. It was at the mechanic for some repairs and he pointed out the issue with my rear axle being cracked and corroded. Which its very dangerous to keep driving like this. *ln
Van started making a loud metal banging noise while on vacation.took to a local shop where i was shown that the subframe ( where the ac water leaks down) was completely rotted thru and broken,making the van unsafe to drive/the van already had brackets on the subframe and rear axle installed by ford just weeks earlier,but this was not repaired or addressed.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while in park, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle had corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the cradle was previously glued. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly swerved to the left and right and the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle.the contact crashed into ditch. The contact was reported injured. A police report was available (carroll township police department 10-0910). The vehicle was towed from the ditch and the tow driver advised that the steering bracket was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a tow yard where the contact was awaiting the completion of an investigation through her insurance company. The failure and the current mileage were 106,000.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned and a noise was heard coming from the engine compartment while driving approximately 65 mph.all of a sudden, the power steering completely failed.he took the vehicle to the shop and they repaired the power steering.the current mileage was 63,780 and failure mileage was approximately 60,000.the consumer stated wanted to be reimbursed for repairs, however ford stated will not reimburse the consumer due to the fact the repairs were not made by a local ford dealership. Updated 09/18/07
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 40 mph down a hill, the brake pedal was applied, but was stiff and failed to respond. Also, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering pulled towards the left. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: cas14205849. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Nar 05/21/2003*mr the consumer has made two major safety related repairs (transmission, and steering pull) made to the vehicle over an 11 month period. Please review for further investigations.
Approximately two months ago i noticed fluid leaking under the vehicle i looked at it and thought it was oil i checked the oil it was fine, a friend mentioned rack and pinion so i looked there and that's where the leaking came from. I took the vehicle to a garage for professional opinion was told it would cost approximately$1.200 to repair, he also found a bad motor mount. I don't have that kind of money at this time to invest into the needed repairs. Please contact me about any recalls that relate to this problem.thank you
Mini van steering started making clunking noise while turning.then i notice steering wheel is not straight when car is driving straight and something was wrong with alignment.automechanic told me passenger side sub-frame rotted out and minivan is unsafe to drive. I investigated potential recall of windstar minivans - i am very upset that this could have caused me to crash on the highway. Only a very thin piece of metal remains holding the frame in place. Minivan is undrivable and need to replace subframe.
Power steering pump makes loud noises that can be heard over a block away. Had pump replaced twice still makes the noise. Replacement pumps were rebuilt. Also when pump makes noise the interior lights flicker but not all of the time.
The abs and brake light have been on in my car intermittently for almost as long as i have owned the car. The ford dealer was unable to find any problems even though the light remains on.i have had to replace 3 sets of wheel bearings in the car and now the power steering unit is about to go out and the rack is leaking.the vehicle only has 78,000 miles on it. I work at home so i do not drive to work so the mileage is low for a vehicle this age. The vehicle is also rusting and i keep it parked in my garage unless it is being driven.the passenger side window only rolls down occasionally.in conclusion: i have been driving for 41 years and i have never replaced wheel bearings or power steering in any vehicle, let alone 3 sets of wheel bearings and a power steering unit. The costs of these repairs will total over 2000 dollars with no resolve of the brake issue or window problem.
Driver was stalking a pedestrian.
We have had many different problems with our '03 ford windstar.we have had the powersteering pump replaced 3 times.we have had the transmission rebuilt because is quit working.the abs and brake light on the dash are always on.we can not adjust the temperature of the a/c or heater.it is always cold.the rear air selector switch does not work.the dome lights flicker from time-to-time.the rear speakers work about 1/2 the time.the brakes sometimes make a growling sound when applied.the mechanics can not find the reason for the noise.the rear door indicator switch needs to be replace.when we shut the rear hatch (door) the doors will not lock because it seems that a door is still ajar.
On this date, i was driving my vehicle at speed when the sub frame failed. This caused the steering to drop out, leaving me with no control of the vehicle. I narrowly missed an 18 wheeler doing a turn and got stopped. Ford had my vehicle for over 2 weeks, and didn't provide a rental vehicle for 10 days. Ford refused to cover the steering mechanism, even though it plainly says on they're website that would be a consequence of sub frame failure. I have made over 30 phone calls to the dealer and ford motor company's customer service hotline, and now the dealer is telling me my vehicle is fixed, but i have to pay for the parts put on, and a repair i did not pre-authorize.i am a disabled veteran, and i want someone to explain to me how a vehicle that was perfectible drivable before this happened is now being held hostage by a dealer until i come up with $140, because the mfgr part failed and almost caused me to be killed.the ford case number is [xxx] .thanks for your time and attentioninformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
About march of 2012 my 2003 ford wind star's lower control arm separated from the sub frame "engine cradle". I took my van to dealer. They did do a repair to sub frame, which i did not find satisfactory, ford corp. Had them cut off what was left of any damaged brackets and clamp steel brackets onto a sub frame that is already damaged due to heavy rust and corrosion. Now about one year later "march of 2013" the sway bar mount, which is part of the sub frame has rusted out. Making driving very unsafe and unstable. This problem should have been rectified when the recall was done in 2012. I took van back to the dealer. They sent pictures to ford corp. Ford did not approve any repairs to sub frame stating that it was not part of original recall. Now how is that possible if the sub frame and sway bar mount are all one component. It's all one welded piece of steel. There is no fix at this time but to replace the sub frame. Now if the sub frame is under recall and the sway bar mount is part of the sub frame, then i feel ford should rectify the problem. I plan on keeping my ford wind star for a while. I feel this is a serious safety issue and really needs to be dealt with. Ford should cover this component or they get away with an unsatisfactory fix and i still have to pay for a new sub frame, which was the whole issue to begin with.
Driving 45 mph when something snapped under front of the vehicle lost steering completely hit the curb got pushed back to the middle of the 4-line road and came to a stop very lucky. Later found out that lower subframe control arm broke of the frame due to rust and pulled out axle snapped sway bar and damaged ball joints, towed it to a dealer and they are willing to fix frame but want me to pay for all the other expense sway bar, ball joints, tires, steering arm totaling over a 1000 $. Can not believe that ford would not at least replace all needed part considering that i made it out alive and with out a crush. And all this after they have performed rear axle repair and checked the front and was informed that front was safe a year ago .about 10,000 miles and a year later i had this happened. The vehicle has 74,000 miles only.
Abs light is on as well as check engine light.car is idling rough. Checked with numerous car repair places with no success. Also, van is pulling to the right even after i changed tires and did alignment check !
Rainy weather .power steering failed.let the power steering belt dry out.took ford car to dealer to have it checked out.
I replaced the control arms about 25,000 miles ago and they are shocked already and i only drive on the road no offroad and that will be the third set we put in to this van since we had it at 108,000 miles brand new parts were put in if you guys don't do anything of a free replacement on it my wife and i will never buy another ford again you could hear the ball joint on at one in the go
Power steering went out in january 2005.from jan 05 - may 05 rack and pinion has been replaced a total of 3 times.
Failed ford sub frame recallnoise in front end going over bumps took in for service. I was told front sub frame was rusting apart.ford windstar had sub frame recall 3 years ago large brackets placed around sub frame(in michigan). Called ford dealer(in florida wear vehicle resides) and they agreed to inspect and said they thought the other dealer may have place bracket around a rotten sub frame. Dealer also said ford would not replace the sub frame and i would have to pay $3000.00 for that repair.my windstar has been in florida since the recall was performed in michigan so it has not been in t.he "salt belt" how is it possible that the sub frame went from being safe to its current unsafe condition if the recall was done properly?
Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2kdoor locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lockpower steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known.door open light constantly on. No repair cost known.interior lights do not come on when doors are opened. No repair cost known.
Steering column locked up while traveling 50mph.
We purchased the 2003 ford windstar in october of 2003. Since that time, the van has been in and out of the shop 5 times because of a loud screeching in the power steering, interior lights flickering on and off (which they told me that they couldn't find a reason for that and that i should just turn the interior lights off so that it dosen't happen), and a thumping in the front end when the wheels are turned sharply. They told me that i should bring the van to the shop whenever any of these things happen since they couldn't figure out what was causing these problems and i have done that. I am currently driving a loaner car from the dealership because the van is back in the shop. I called ford motor company and filed a complaint with them. I need to know why this is happening and what can be done to fix this van.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 20 mph, the power steering failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local garage and the mechanic stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was seeking reimbursement for out of pocket expenses. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Ford came out and tool my car to [xxx] cunningham to fix my call on a safety recall dated 2/28/2014 then refuse to fix my car state ford refuse to pay home for the recall repair he said i have to pay out of pocket. All repair are free of charge my car still at the shop at the shop because the front wheel cause by the power train axle assembly nhtsa 12v193000 and 11v030000 11s16 and 10s13 3/11/2014. Can i get a copy of these recall mail to me thanksmy car is still at [xxx]for 3 weeks now please help no renter was given to me as part of the recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, there was a noise underneath the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel became loose and the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess to keep it in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cradle fractured due to corrosion and the rack and pinion was protruding through the fractured site. The mechanic stated that the cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 273,000.
The right front sub frame on my 2003 windstar corroded causing the lower control arm to separate and wheel to pull out. Lost steering. Also axles shaft pulled from transmission and fluid ran out. Fortunately at slow speed so no accident, but what if i were on a freeway running fast?
2003 ford windstar se brake and abs lights on intermittently.the following codes are present:c1226;c1235;c1185;c1198;c1194;c1254;c1246;c1250; and c1242. The mechanic said it appears the abs control module is going bad or is bad at a cost of $700.i replaced both rotors, drums , right wheel bearing, left inner tie rod and my brakes work just fine. The lights coming on are an annoyance and could possibly cause a fire??
Takata recalluncontrollable driving with steeringrear end fishtailing.
My 2003 ford windstar was taken in for the rear axle recall and was repaired. The axle has cracked again we took it to the dealer who said that they contacted ford about the problem and were told they would not repair or replace the axle the van only has 47000 miles on it we would like to have it repaired or replaced at ford expense.
Steering wheel locked at 35 mph. Consumer had to press the brake and gas pedals simultaneously to unlock steering wheel. Dealer hadbeen contacted.
Our 2003 ford windstar began experiencing intermittent electrical failures. On may 27, after driving normally, we stopped for about 30 minutes. Then the van stalled several times on a short trip. After another 10 minute stop, it operated normally again. Several times during the next week, although the car did not stall, the power to the steering and brakes went out. We had an appointment with our local ford dealer to service the van on june 7. However, on june 6 the power systems failed, causing the car to crash into a road side mailbox. No personal injuries occured. Nothing was done to correct the failure. At our expense, ford would have had someone look at the vehicle to see if they could determine the exact cause of the accident. We choose to deal with our insurance company instead. The car was totaled and repossessed by state farm insurance.
We own a 2003 windstar and the transmission and power steering is going out of it. To me they should last longer than 60,000 miles.
I have a horrible whining noise when i turn my steering wheel, i heard its probably the power steering pump.i am going to have to replace it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While attempting to turn into the driveway, the contact heard a clunking noise and a snap. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe fractured and the tie rod snapped. The vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
While accelerating from a stop light, steering control was completely lost at approximately 35mph. The vehicle turned to the left, then right, and ran off the right side of the road. It would not move in either forward or reverse. Front wheels were pointed in different directions. The right front lower control arm had broken away from the frame, and the right front half-shaft had pulled out of the transaxle. The vehicle was towed to a nearby ford dealer. As of december 6, the dealer has not yet investigated the vehicle.
I own a 2003 ford windstar van, for a couple weeks i occasionally heard a creaking noise when i turned a sharp corner. Then one day while driving, thankfully not at a very high speed my van started to go all over the road every time it went over the slightest bump in the road. It felt as if the tires were going to fall off the van. When my husband looked under the van you could see the back axel completely broke in half. We travel a long distance every few months to take my daughter to a children's hospital, god was really watching out for my family and i, that the axel didn't go while we were on those long stretches of highway.
The frame cracked on the rear frame underneath the bracket that was put on for the recall repair. The bracket didn't hold.
Our 2003 ford windstar has been having mechanical failures for about 3 years.we have heard a loud grinding noise from the rear passeners side of the car that neither our local mechanic nor ford could fix.we replaced shocks and most recently the tire rods on 9/24/10.we have had numerous electronical "bugs" inclluding abs lights flashing on and off for 2 years requiring multiple fuse changes and electrical testing.our transmission was replaced in 2009 at 59,000 miles.the power locks on the passenger side door and rear passenger doors do not open remotely or with power locks, only key or manual lifting.needless to say, although we have not had any person injuries, we have spent a fortune to keep this car running in what we thought wassafe manner.
I have a 2003 ford windstar.in april 2010 my rear axle suddenly broke.i paid a small fortune to tow and fix the problem.injuly my front axle suddenly broke leaving me with another large towing and repair charge.and now the car just doesn't drive nice and my traction and brake warnings have been lighting up on my dashboard.
We have not been properly informed about all of the recalls or other issues with our vehicle. The vehicle does have a lot of problems from the electrical, structure, engine lights are always throwing codes needing a lot of sensor replacements at our cost, the rpms seem to run fast sitting at a light(we have to turn off the engine and then restart), and the engine seems to run hot, brakes, cruise control(cannot use), traction control(cannot use), interior light are always flickering, passenger windows(cannot use) and door locks(cannot use), both rear windows(cannot use), leaks from roof, rear door and sliding doors, the cruise control, brake and traction control lights stay on while driving(we were told by a dealership that we can still drive the vehicle, but we won't have anti-lock brakes.), the ac is always having trouble staying charged, the ac/heat control switches have malfunctioned(it has to be set away from the cold and the speed to 3/4 speed to work right), the battery keeps losing charge, the brake tail lights stay on draining the battery and had to get repaired by us because the dealership could not locate the problem, driver seat has malfunctioned(cannot use per dealership's request), cruise control and traction control does not work, suspension seems to have a lot of squeaks and popping sounds, alternator and starter had to be replaced several times, the coil packs need constant replacements, all spark plugs and wires had to be replaced before their time, cannot use the rear wiper because it goes down onto the paint and starts wiping the paint and not the rear window, constantly replacing exterior lights all around, the engine constantly cuts out, we told the dealership for several years that there was an antifreeze smell and they could not locate it until 5-28-13, replaced bad front and rear axles on 5/28/13 and many others. 12k-18k to repair everything.
Excessive wind noise in front seat area at 65 mph or faster.the dealer was unable to repair. Cannot locate problem but recognizes that it exists.
Ford windstar was recalled for rear axles.i had that repaired.i got another recall for the front axles.dealer says parts not available and van "should be okay" until parts are available."should be okay" is not acceptable!!if there is a recall, the part should be available at the time of the recall, not weeks or months later.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently veered to the left. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
Ford came out and tool my car to [xxx] cunningham to fix my call on a safety recall dated 2/28/2014 then refuse to fix my car state ford refuse to pay home for the recall repair he said i have to pay out of pocket. All repair are free of charge my car still at the shop at the shop because the front wheel cause by the power train axle assembly nhtsa 12v193000 and 11v030000 11s16 and 10s13 3/11/2014. Can i get a copy of these recall mail to me thanksmy car is still at [xxx]for 3 weeks now please help no renter was given to me as part of the recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My ciggarette lighter pops out onto the floor every time it is pushed in.the distraction of a possible fire can cause a wreck.
The reflection of the dashboard onto the windshield when the sunshined over head caused a glare.the glare drastically reduced visibility through the windshield.
Rear axle recall was inspected in 2/17/2011 by the dealer and was noted no cracks and just put some brackets. Today 3/23/2015 went for a state inspection to the same dealer and failed due to crack in the rear axle(that was once recalled).now dealer/ford states that the recall was once managed, and no longer responsible for further issues...if an item was recalled, it should be fixed without cost.please address this with ford.thank you
Our ford windstar van that was manufactured in may 2003 was making a loud noise from the rear.when we took it to the dealer they said the rear axle was cracked in two places and had rust/corrosion holes in it.they said we could not drive it because it was unsafe and they could not get a replacement part until april 2011.we later find out that ford windstar vans from 1999 thru february 2003 have been recalled for this exact problem.because our van was manufactured may 2003 (two months outside the recall time) they will not cover it.we now have a car we can't drive because of safety hazard and even if we wanted to pay to fix it,which we should not have to,the part is not available for seven more months leaving us without a vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front axle fractured and resulted in the detachment of the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 04/22/14 ma
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a routine inspection and it was noticed that the rear axle had extensive rust and corrosion. The part needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension), 12v194000 (suspension), and 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
I was driving down the road . In muncie indiana . The rear end on the right side went down all most caused me to wreck . Found o ut that day when i got it to the auto garage that the rear endhad rusted threw . At 66,000 miles . How can a company put out crap like this that might have coast me my life ? it would have if i was not a semi driver when i was working . And new how to handle a van in case of a problem like this u have me to thank that no one was killed . I think ford needs to fix this problem for me .
Axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
The passenger side sub frame has rusted through. The dealer had done the recall repair and still right in the spot of the repair the sub frame cracked and split. Ford says there is nothing they can do even though this is a known issue and their repairdidn't resolve the issue.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While attempting to turn into the driveway, the contact heard a clunking noise and a snap. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe fractured and the tie rod snapped. The vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 structure: frame and members: underbody shields repair was performed, but the failure was not corrected. The front subframe developed a new crack due to corrosion, and the rear passenger side subframe was severely corroded within the suspension attachment which developed a crack and a hole. The vehicle did not pass stated inspection and was deemed unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,694 and the current mileage was 129,399.
Body seams not sealed resulting in water intrusion into floor seat anchors of passenger compartment. *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, there was a noise underneath the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel became loose and the contact had to steer the vehicle in excess to keep it in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cradle fractured due to corrosion and the rack and pinion was protruding through the fractured site. The mechanic stated that the cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 273,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While at the local dealer for a recall repair, the technician diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. Update 01/15/16 ma
The rear wheel well is corroded and the corrosion is into the structure that the seat belt is mounted to and it ruined the rem(rear electronic module) there is supposed to be a recall on it but all the ford garages say its been done but it hasn't and now i have no way to work or to take my kids anywhere and the van only has 96000 miles and we just bought it
Ford vehicles should not only be recalled for rear axle rust. There should also be a recall for rust that constantly occurs around the rear wheel well panels. The rust appears to start from underneath the rear side panel on the windstar.it seems like this is occurring along with the rear axle rust.the sliding side doors have a continuous problem with closing completely when any of the control buttons were used. The doors would reopen over and over.repeated visit to the service department did not solve the problem which seem to involve the pulley system.
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures with the abs, brake light illumination, slow gear shifting and power windows and door lock failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Our engine cradle recently broke and needs to be replaced. We just found out this falls under recall number 15v608 (ford recall # 15s27). We would like this to be resolved at little or no cost to us, but we are unsure how to start the process with a recall.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured and the front sub frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the front subframe was severely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected because it was unsafe to use a lift to inspect underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The rear axle on my vehicle cracked and caused my tires to rub against my vehicle, damaging brand new tires. When bringing the vehicle to the shop, was told that a patch had previously been made on the vehicle, but it was done badly and did not hold. Ford would do nothing to right this and denied that there was a recall on the vehicle. I was driving to school while this occurred on city streets.
Recently issued recall of 2004 ford co. Minivans for input shaft failure, all ford windstars including 2003 models have the same issue. Freestar van is nothing but a name change for the same poor unsafe vehicle. Along with the many safety issues, owners should be compensated for the repairs made on substandard vehicle. Including the frame issues, brakes issue, electrical and engine quality.
The rear drivers side automatic sliding door does not always shut all the way. It also does not usually open without pulling the lock at the same time as trying to open it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a clunking noise was present coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the sub frame had cracked and separated due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle had previously been repaired under a related recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 236,000.
When i was pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy highway i could smell rubber burnig and i heard and felt a big loud bang,.then there was smoke all around van.it was the rear axle/ sub-frame fracture and yes there were recalls and work was done by ford dealer thank god me and my children were not hurt or killed this was very scary..
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, a clunking type noise was present coming from the subframe and the vehicle became unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger side subframe mounts separated due to rusting. The cause of the rust was not determined. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure); however, the failure continued. Toycen ford (1000 chippewa crossing blvd, chippewa falls, wi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 220,000.
I have a 2003 windstar ford mini van. About 2 1/2 years ago they put a patch fix on the rear axle that was sowhen the axle breaks instead of the wheels separating it holds it together. Well recently i was on my way to a major highway i thought my brakes locked up, but in actuality the patch fix broke and so did my axle. So a big thankyou for almost killing my 2 children in the back seat, does ford motors care? no they don't! because when i called the dealership they said ford is aware of this ongoing problem with numerous complaints and will not fix it again. But i can buy another part for $800.00. If they are aware of the problem and the patch was not a safe fix then why bother at all! i feel this company should put their children in the back seat and then maybe they would actually care to find a safe fix.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While parked, the contact noticed the rear driver and passenger doors would not open from the interior. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the doors from the exterior so the passengers could exit the vehicle. The same failure occurred to the rear lift gate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
The rear axle on our 2003 ford windstar cracked while my daughter was driving it. Thank goodness it did not result in an accident and she was able to pull into a nearby lot. We purchased this vehicle new and it has been rusting from the inside out and now the axle. We did have the recall "brackets" placed on the vehicle, however, it appears they did not work! ford needs to take care of this issue with its customers and needs to understand a vehicle purchase is a difficult expense for most individuals. Not only do most of us expect the vehicle to last, but we do not expect to be in danger because of negligence and cost-cutting measures that save them money, while screwing the consumer financially. This is completely unacceptable and i can only hope for the sake of all the consumers that have been affected by this negligence, there is serious consideration given to the litigation of this issue on behalf of hard-working people.
Rear axle completely snapped in two. Also, the van has the abs and brake lights are on took in for a code read and nothing. The electrical acts very strange music and lights fade in and outand the cruise control is very jerky.
Hello i was driving my 2003 ford windstar minivan. I purchased around march 2016 i was taking my kids to school when the rear axel broke. I looked under and it looks like ford put enforcement brackets on it but it is broke at one of the brackets . Thankfully i was able to keep control of my vehicle. 20 minutes later i would've been on the freeway. One man has already lost his life from the same thing with this vehicle. I have a lady from ford offering to give me any information she has because it is not right and there is things she has that i cannot find. I looked up my year on the vehicle and what was wrong and realized there are thousands of people with the same problem. Not only that there has been three recalls since 2010 for the same thing. Ford put brackets on to fix the first problem instead of just fixing the problem. That explains my brackets. Ford realized the brackets wasn't working so in 2015 offered to replace them for 300 dollars. Even though it was there fault. But that expired in dec 2015. I purchased the car around february march 2016. The problem is if its happening with so many windstar'swhy not fix the problem in the beginning instead of patching it and taking the easy way out. I'm sure the mans family and kids that lost there loved ones wish this would've been taken care of the right way. I was on the phone all day thursday with ford there not offering to help at all. There telling me it will be over 1,000 dollars to fix it. So we almost lost our lives someone could've died thankfully were okay. We have no vehicle the stress of getting kids to school and work and what we are going to do. I have 5 children plus 2 i have taken legal custody of from children services there is no way i can pay that. All because ford didn't want to fix it right and just replace it the first time around. How does a safety recall ever expire.
Ford safety recall 11s16 was to reinforce or replace rear axle to ensure vehicle safety.ford installed brackets that were either ineffective, improperly installed, or axle was already cracked when installed.when owner was informed of possible cracks in rear axle april 2013 ford was immediately notified and fords response is that there are no factory warranties or programs in effect to assist with this issue.this vehicle currently has 110200 miles on it.it has been driven 12,000 miles since the recall.at the time of the safety recall 11s16 repairs the owner had requested that ford replace the axle instead of installing brackets, and was willing to contribute towards the additional repair costs.ford refused to replace the axle, installing the brackets instead.subsequently, ford repairs were ineffective and resulted in cracks in the rear axle.as of this date, ford has taken the position that the repairs to the vehicle are the responsibility of the owner.the owner disagrees and is requesting that ford be required to live up to their agreement under the safety recall 11s16, to ensure that the rear axle of said vehicle meets or exceeds safety requirements.
I own a 2003 ford windstar lx. It was at the mechanic for some repairs and he pointed out the issue with my rear axle being cracked and corroded. Which its very dangerous to keep driving like this. *ln
My complaint is for a potential problem. I have a 2003 ford windstar that has a water leak in the roof body seams. I took it to a dealer on 5/19 who had a specialist come in to look at it. They said they couldn't do it and suggested taking it to a body shop. I don't think body seams leaking is normal wear and tear and i'm afraid that if i'm in an accident, there could be deadly consequences due to the structural defect. Ford is not being helpful at all. I'm a single mom with no money, but i guess i have to take it to another dealer that has a body shop and have them tear it up. Help.the car has never been in an accident and i bought it new. It took a while for me to figure it out because the water that comes in goes right into the hatchback/trunk carpet. I kept thinking that my kids spilled something or i left the window cracked, trying to give ford the benefit of the doubt. I don't have time to be bringing my car in. Any other complaints?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while in park, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle had corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the cradle was previously glued. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the automatic doors would open and close without anyone operating the control buttons. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Rear axle broke under the bracket ford put on the axle for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband, 4 kids and myself when all of a sudden i heard a loud noise and my tire rubbing the wheel well. Pulled over immediately and looked under the rear end of my van and i could see the brake. Had it towed home. Called ford and towed my van to the dealership. Paid $300 between towing bill's and a service charge just to hear ford tell me they won't do anything to help me and make this right.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: under-body shields) however, the dealer recommended that the sub-frame also be replaced, due to corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the dealer 's recommendation to replace the sub-frame, but the manufacturer denied any assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
This is due to a recall. The rear axle and subframe snapped and ford is not honoring fixing it even though it happened at the repair site of recall.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was being serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000(suspension), the technician informed the contact that the rear axle corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the axle replacement not being included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was informed that the recall only covered the bracket and only the ends of the axle were covered under the recall. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Van started making a loud metal banging noise while on vacation.took to a local shop where i was shown that the subframe ( where the ac water leaks down) was completely rotted thru and broken,making the van unsafe to drive/the van already had brackets on the subframe and rear axle installed by ford just weeks earlier,but this was not repaired or addressed.
Was on the street driving, lights started flashing on dashboard van shut off in the middle of the street battery, alternator, blew out, was driving again van was ilde up really bad and while my feet was on the brakes it started moving on its own and ran into someone else vehicle, and also van was on the road started running bad broke down on a busy street once i was pushed to a safe location all my fluids were on the ground and the van was smoking really bad and lights on dashboard were flashing.
There was a safety recall initiated by ford for corrosion of the engine cradle - 2003 ford windstar structure: frame and members:underbody shields nhtsa campaign #11v030000.ford repaired the left side only, leaving the right side rusted and now several significant rust holes have appeared on the right side.ford disclaims any responsibility saying that they made the repair properly but i claim they made the repair inadequately.bad metal is bad metal and regardless of the fact that the holes were discovered over a year later is inapplicable as good metal does not rust through to the point of creating a safety hazard.if the engine cradle fails, the engine will fall from the vehicle, potentially while moving.gas will spew across the road and a fireball will ignite.other drivers will either hit the engine, swerve to miss it and hit other vehicles, and/or get caught in the inferno which will cause significant damage, human harm and needless deaths.ford initiated this safety recall because there was this safety issue and the issue remains.safety was not improved by simply repairing one side of the engine cradle allowing the other side to corrode to the point of sizeable rust holes being created in a short period of time following the initial inadequate repair.once a safety recall is initiated, it is in the best interests of the public to ensure that the repair is properly and completely made and therefore that the safety issue is fully resolved.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe had rusted and a hole was present located behind the front driver side wheel. The hole was approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Also, the instrument cluster would randomly stop operating. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (dick brantmeier ford in sheboycan, wi) was notified along with the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs to the front passenger side sub frame and the rear axle. The vehicle was repaired however, the sub frame failed a few months later. The contact went to have an alignment performed on the vehicle and was advised that she needed to take the vehicle to the dealer because the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that there was a hole in the sub frame and the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
2003 ford windstar the side doors have not worked right from the time we bought this van. Took it back to dealer, said it's contacts are dirty. Still didn't fix doors they don't work right to this day now the abs brake light keeps coming on! the rear axel are cracking and recalled.the windstar should be recalledcomplete!
I am writing about our 2003 ford windstar.our passenger automatic sliding door frequently pops open after it appears to have latched shut.it has opened by itself on three occasions while the van was in drive.recently my three year old daughter almost fell out of the van headfirst onto concrete because the door popped back open as soon as it "latched" shut.the van has been in to repair this problem seven times without success.we first started having problems with both doors within the first 2 weeks of purchased.the times the door has popped back open are way to numerous to count.the number listed below is a low estimate.
#2 power slinding door would inadvertently open while in motion. The manufacturer was not notified on june 24, 2004.
The sliding door would closeif the vehicle is parked and inclined. Itwouldbe unsafe for theconsumer while standing between the doors.
Windstar van doors will lock and unlock while driving. Right passengerslide door will not lock/ unlock have to do it by hand. Left rear passengers door slide open it self after i shut it. Will lock it self. I can pull the lock up and it will lock it self again.the drivers door will not unlockhave to use key..keyless remotestop working. Plus battery . Still nothing.
Nar 03-25-2003. The consumer had to return the vehicle to the vehicle to the dealership on numerous occasions because of a problem with the slidingdoors.the first time the vehicle was returned to the dealership, the consumer noticed the driver side rear slider panel was hanging on by a few plastic rivets, the doors would pop back open after the closed button was pushed.the dealer made several attempts to fix the door.
Problem with power doors on both sides. They do not stop closing if a person is in the way. Also, they open back up after they have been closed. I will come back to the van from shopping and one will be open. Also, there was a time a could not get one to close without doing it manually.
Sliding door failed to open and close by remote control.the passenger side door did not open or close properly.*sc
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the sliding door behind the driver's seat would not open from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.there were no child proof locks; however, the door would only open from outside of the vehicle.in addition, the driver's side window also failed to operate correctly.once the window was opened, it was unable to be closed.the vin was verified, but was unable to be entered.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 103,000. Updated 03/23/09.
The power sliding doors on my 2003 windstar open spontaneously after closing.this is a concern when there are children or pets in the car.two different car dealers have attempted multiple times to fix the problem.they have been unsucessful so far.another issue is the car alarm goes off for absolutely no reason.they have also attemped to fix this problem, with no success.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard.the brakes would also sporadically lock while attempting to brake. In addition, the door ajar warning light would also remain illuminated while the vehicle was in motion although all doors were latched closed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the passenger side sliding door does not work properly. The door will not open with the remote or key, but then it would also open on its own. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired.the failure and current mileages were 104,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the subframe on the rear passenger sliding door was rusted and became stuck when attempting to be opened. The contact had to lift up the door and put it back on the door track so that it could close. The vehicle was taken to fair oaks ford lincoln (1351 e ogden ave, naperville, il, (630) 357-7100) where it was diagnosed that the door had a rusted hole through the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,595.
Dt: contact states the automatic doors are not working properly.the door is taking more resistance before the door backs up.the vehicle has been taken to the dealership twice, anddealership stated the vehicle was fine. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer and the service dealer.
Continuing problem with power rear sliding doors.non-operational on drivers side and opening by itself on the passenger side.also, does not retract when closing if there is an object in the way as stated in owners manual.happened after 1 year warranty expired.feel quality should be better than 1 year especially since the power doors were a big selling point with the vehicle.one door was fixed within the 1st year, but 3 or 4 months after that we had problems with the other door and now we have it with both doors.we will leave the minivan in the mall parking lot and return with one of the doors open.it also opens automatically, at times, when we close one of the front doors.
We rented a ford windstar from hertz during a recent vacation. While shutting the manual sliding door, i broke my middle finger and badly bruised my ring finger. The door handle inside the vehicle, used for shutting the door, appears to be too close to the door jam.i was distressed to see online that others had complained of the exact same problem as long ago as 1999, stating that if you didn't grip the handle tightly, but instead left your fingers slightly extended, they would be injured and that ford hoped to have this fixed in the 1999 version.(http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/ford/25.html) see the 2nd paragraph.obviously, it's not yet fixed.*la
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000( suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle was later taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the brackets that were installed on the vehicle from the recall were not steady and unsafe.the manufacturer was not contacted nor was the vehicle further repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 82,000. The vin was unavailable.
I went to the service station for recall they first told me my car wasn'table to be fixed then they tell meit is able to be fix i have to be i little skeptical when there flip flop like especially when my family life at stake.
Safety recalls concerns: 09v399000, 10v38500, 11v030000. Recall on # 10v385000 was repaired but still having a problem with the repair have taken back three times they couldn't find anything, but there is still a problem it makes a popping noise when vehicle shifts. Recall on #11v030000 was not repaired, took in for inspection to ford they said as long as i was in alabama i nothing to be concern about, the recall notice stated if the vehicle passed inspection the dealer is authorized to complete reinforcement, my vehicle passed inspection but no repair was made.recall on 09v399000 i have talk with them several times they informed me there was no recall for this vehicle for that recall .
Brought my 2003 ford windstar in to my local ford dealership because it failed state safety inspection as the abs light was on.ford took the vehicle and inspected it based upon a recall on the rear axle and said that it failed.they provided me with a rental.the next day, i called the dealership and asked them to check the abs right away anyway as if they were able to repair the axle issue soon, i would still not be able to drive the vehicle off their lot as it wasn't safe.at the time, the service manager agreed.i waited for a call back and received none.a month later, i placed another call and was told that there was going to be another recall for the front subframe and that ford was going to buyback vehicles that were already in with both issues so i should wait for the recall to become officially in progress.i waited another couple of weeks and when i heard nothing, i called back and inquired about the status.i was told that virtually no cars were failing the inspection for the front subframe, so i would have to wait until an axle was available for me to get my van back.i have still not heard the cost to repair my abs issue, so my question is, am i going to hear anything about this before they repair my axle, as i am going to be past the 60 days that i am allowed to repair the abs issue before massachusetts has the right to revoke my registration for not re-inspecting my vehicle.i am going to call my insurance company tomorrow to find out what i should be doing next, but in the meantime, i am left unknowing what is going to happen.as it stands, i will not have a safe vehicle to drive once they repair the axle as they are unwilling to do any work on the vehicle until they repair the axle.
Defect identified before an incident occurred.the design/manufacturing defect is as follows: 2003 ford windstar frame/engine cradle rusted through where the front sway bar attaches to the frame on the right side of the vehicle.initially identified by owner because of a disturbing banging sound of the sway bar when driving; and confirmed by visual inspection by owner and a service mechanic.the frame/engine cradle carries all of the lower suspension and drive train components/loads.if this were not repaired when it was, a catastrophic front end failure would have occurred.if failure occurred at high speeds or in a turn a terrible accident (& deaths) could have occurred.i would consider this defect a huge safety concern.
2003 ford windstarrear axle/carrier cracked120,000 milesvin not available - car in shop being repaired.
2003 ford windstar lx sport with approx 102000 miles - rear axle snapped while on i-95.pulled over to side of road because i noticed an issue with the vehicle.noticed cracked rear axle while on flatbed of tow truck.it appeared to have been rusted through from the inside, as there was no evidence of rusting on the exterior of the rear axle.
Rear axle snapped and broke apart.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer were not properly inspecting or handling the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 200,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud pop from the front passenger side while the vehicle was parked. The contact noticed that the spring had fractured yet the plate in which the spring was attached was still in place. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle would need a diagnostic performed before determining if the failure was related to the recall and if the repairs would be covered. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired because the front driver side spring failed. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs for recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 component: suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) when the technician stated the front subframe wasseverely corroded and there was a hole in front of the bolt that held up the subframe. The contact stated there was an open investigation on that component (nhtsa action number: ea10007 component(s): structure: frame and members suspension). The vehicle was repaired for the recall but was not repaired for the sub frame. The approximate failure mileage was 105,100. /updated 3/7/11updated 12/7/11
Rear axle broke in half while driving on august 30, 2010.
2003 ford windstar, inspected for rear axle corrosion recall, passed and parts added in mar 2011. At the same time the rear axle was fixed the vehicle was inspected for front subframe recall and passed. Aug 18-2011 the passenger side lower control arm broke while driving at approx 20mph. No letter was ever received from ford to add parts to front subframe (confirmed by a phonecall to ford canada)how did they pass this as it failed 1500 kms later. Not feeling safe to drive it again (ford is going to fix it!)
2003 ford windstarrear axle complaint and transmission.first of all, i was left stranded when the transmission went out on christmas eve. Merry christmas to me from ford. Ford wants $3800 to replace it. The van is only worth that. Then i find out that ford has had many complaints and failures with the transmission. Why do i have to pay for this. I take care of and maintain my vehicles and i get this handed to me.then the dealer tells me that the axle needs to be replaced and it might be 6 weeks before the part even comes in. They will not buy the van back because it is a 2003. I think they should. They are the ones who sold me this vehicle and now i have to deal with it. Buy the time they pay for my rental and fix the axle, it would be cheaper to buy me out and save there customer alot of stress.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the frame for the front suspension rotted under the vehicle. While driving at 20mph there was a loud noise and then he could not steer the vehicle.he stopped the vehicle and noticed the driver side front tire was turned to the left and the passenger front tire was turn to the right. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic repair shop where he was told the steering mechanism was torn from the frame and rotted from the body. The contact had to replace the frame at his own expense. The manufacturer was contacted and theystated they have never heard of the failure and offered no assistance. There was no recall or warranty for this failure. The failure and current mileage was 131,000.
While driving at low speed, a loud bang was heard and all steering control was lost.
Sub frame rusted.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the sub-frame exhibited a hole due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that there was a hole in the sub-frame. The dealer was notified of the failure who then advised that there were no recalls for the sub-frame.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who filed a complaint for the contact. The failure mileage was 139,379.
My 2003 ford windstar was recalled for rear axle the dealer kept the vehicle because crack was found, i spoke to third party mechanic who spoke about front sub frame as well the third party mechanic then showed me the crackin my windstar front sub frame and informed me that it could break off at any time . I then brought this to the attention of the ford dealer who then responded saying its not part of the recall and refereed me to ford canada public relations who also said its not part of the recall and that i should have it fixed at my expense.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue and they discovered that the rear frame exhibited cracks. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, at the time of the repair the contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 231,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was recently repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields. The remedy repair consisted of attaching a bracket to the rear subframe. After the repair was performed, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively and the bracket protruded into the transmission and caused a hole. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and they were unable to provide further assistance pertaining to the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Mounting bracket for the lower control arm on the subframe rusted and broke, making tire change direction while my wife was pulling into the driveway.the axle slid out.subframe has to be replaced.dealership quoted about $1500 to repair.rear axle is involve in recall.i believe this should also be recalled at is a safety concern that should not happen to a vehicle only 8 years old.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 2-3 mph, the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel detached from the shaft and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic made the contact aware of a manufacturer's recall for the sub frame. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the sub frame due to safety hazards during the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The right front sub frame on my 2003 windstar corroded causing the lower control arm to separate and wheel to pull out. Lost steering. Also axles shaft pulled from transmission and fluid ran out. Fortunately at slow speed so no accident, but what if i were on a freeway running fast?
I am entering this info on behalf of my brother, daniel cullen of meadville pennsylvania. Dan does not regularly use the internet.his 2003 model year ford windstar has the right front wheel assembly fall off due to rust. The car only had 95,802 miles and was less than 6 years old. The rusted part is called an engine cradle. Other instances can befound on the web going back several years. A ford dealer fixed the car at owner expense. The dealer reported that an air conditioning hose dripped on the rusted part contributing to the failure. I reported the problem to ford corporate hotline and they said they would not help my brother financially or take immediate action to correct this obvious safety defect.my brother was scheduled to drive the car next day 400 miles. If this failure had occurred at highway speed death and injury could easily have resulted. Please see to it that these vehicles are recalled asap. A recall can be achieved at reasonable cost: first inspect cars and if no rust is present at least reroute the a/c drip line. If rust is present, change the engine cradle for a few hundred dollars. Note that the web shows incidents going back several years, yet still these cars are out there turning into ticking time bombs in only 5 years of use!
Have 2003 ford windstar no dealers are willing to take this vehicle in trade because of frame recall,dealers do not have parts to fix frame yet.ford should buy back all ford windstar .these vans are not safe,transmissions are bad,electric windows do not work half the time. Rear axle recall front frame recall. Do not buy one of these vans they are junk.
My 2003 ford windstar limited edition has major electrical problems. The hazzard lights will not go off therefore draining my battery. I have to disconnect it whenever i shut it off. It is currently at bay ridge ford for the recall involving the rear axle. However it has failed emissions for code 171 and 174. I believe there is a major flaw in the design of the windstar van.
I own a 2003 ford windstar se that has serious corrosion where the passenger side front control arm bolts into the frame. It has not failed completely, but i feel i should not be responsible for the cost of this repair.
During oil change a visual inspection of surrounding areas revealed a fracture of right rear subframe mount.#1 long term a/c use, #2 rusting of right subframe at rear mount causing fracture of subframe,#3 subframe on order. Van has been in florida since sold new in 2003.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgwthe consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner.the consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month.the consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
Mini van steering started making clunking noise while turning.then i notice steering wheel is not straight when car is driving straight and something was wrong with alignment.automechanic told me passenger side sub-frame rotted out and minivan is unsafe to drive. I investigated potential recall of windstar minivans - i am very upset that this could have caused me to crash on the highway. Only a very thin piece of metal remains holding the frame in place. Minivan is undrivable and need to replace subframe.
About march of 2012 my 2003 ford wind star's lower control arm separated from the sub frame "engine cradle". I took my van to dealer. They did do a repair to sub frame, which i did not find satisfactory, ford corp. Had them cut off what was left of any damaged brackets and clamp steel brackets onto a sub frame that is already damaged due to heavy rust and corrosion. Now about one year later "march of 2013" the sway bar mount, which is part of the sub frame has rusted out. Making driving very unsafe and unstable. This problem should have been rectified when the recall was done in 2012. I took van back to the dealer. They sent pictures to ford corp. Ford did not approve any repairs to sub frame stating that it was not part of original recall. Now how is that possible if the sub frame and sway bar mount are all one component. It's all one welded piece of steel. There is no fix at this time but to replace the sub frame. Now if the sub frame is under recall and the sway bar mount is part of the sub frame, then i feel ford should rectify the problem. I plan on keeping my ford wind star for a while. I feel this is a serious safety issue and really needs to be dealt with. Ford should cover this component or they get away with an unsatisfactory fix and i still have to pay for a new sub frame, which was the whole issue to begin with.
Mechanics at big mike naughton aurora denver ford, inc, and private mechanic discoveredrust and cracks through out rear axle.
Brought my 2003 ford windstar sel (with 78,397 miles on it) in to dealer to have it checked for subframe recall, the engine light began flashing, and the abs, brake light, and trac off lights had all gone on.during the diagnosis, they found that the subframe was fine, the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the ignition coil needed to be replace (causing cylinder 3 to misfire), and the pcm needed to be resealed for moisture.(march 3rd, 2011) they found no hard code for the brakes. We get the necessary work done, drive the van home, and within a day the abs light, brake light, and trac off light come back on.call and have the dealer look at van again, they now find code 1185 (pin point test found abs module not responding). The dealer replaced the abs module and rescanned with no codes and was road tested.everything seemed fine (march 7th, 2011), i pick up van, within 4 hours, the abs light, brake light, and trac off light are back on.as of right now, the van is back at the dealers being checked again.this is very disappointing.in the last week, i have had to bring this particular van in 4 times due to problems.this all comes after having work done on this van in december.in december 2010, they performed system diag,, dtcs, po174, po174, lean on both banks, inspect for vacuum leaks, found leaks at intake manifold runner control shafts, required intake manifold replacement to correct, replaced intake manifold and required parts, including cleaned fuel injector, changed oil and filter cleared dtcs, retested verified proper operation. Manifold, 2 seals, 5 gaskets, isolator, thermostat, anti-freeze, coupling, fuel system, filter, engine oil). This should not be the case with a van that has less than 80,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving notification of a manufacturer's recall for the motor brackets, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. Months after the recall repairs while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the engine began shifting abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that two motor mounts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure may have been caused by the previous recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 02/09/12*ljupdated 04/18/12
Consumer arm was pinched while she was resting it on the window ledge of the vehicle. *mr this problem would occur while in the passenger seat.when the lock snapped down, the consumer's arm would be badly pinched. *sc
My wife driving to work thursday 40 mph and rear axle broke.left rear tire forced against wheel well causing significant smoke and tire damage. Passing car flag my wife down and got her to pull over.when i checked it out later in the day found that rear axle was broke and not drivable.cost to fix at my total expense 1030.00 plus tax plus new tire.recall was performed in 2011 at kistler ford to install some kind of rear axle supports and also something done to reinforce front subframe.axle in back looks like it broke inside the reinforcements on or near the left side.kistler ford service manager stated he has seen this happen a few times after recall repair and ford not willing to take care of additional issues after the recall.that does not seem acceptable to me.seems their recall repair not sufficient.kistler ford service manager nor myself a(54yr old) have ever heard of axles failing under normal circumstances ever.this should never happen.this will kill and injure additional people.what if my wife driving 70mph down the highway when this happened?we were planning on taking my family of 5 to the smokey mountains end of this month.this could have been a terrible disaster.we bought this car new in 2003 keeping it well maintained with intention of passing it down to our 20,19 and 16 year old.there are reports of accidents and at least 1 death as the result of this defect.something needs to be done.i also recommended they examine the front subframe since there may be issues with that repair from reports seen on the internet.do not want to fix the rear and have that go bad also.sounds like they need to take these vehicles off the road.i have some pictures of the rear axle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving in reverse at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a snapping sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the front passengers side suspension had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side lower control arm and suspension detached from the vehicle. The mechanic notified the contact of a recall related to the failure. The dealer was then notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields). The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The technicians repaired both front lower control arms and body mounts. The suspension bar which detached from the vehicle and the sub frame was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 08/17/11
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact took the vehicle to a aaa repair facility for inspection. The mechanic placed the vehicle on a lift and found rust and corrosion on the axles and subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found the same rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. Nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) was referenced. The failure mileage was 147,131.
2003 ford windstar minivan. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to vehicle recall and unsafe to drive *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was recalled. It was then determined the vehicle could not be repaired and was not safe to drive. The consumer was offered a settlement amount of $6,675. He statement the settlement offer was not adequate.
After having the 2011 rear axle and subframe recall done my transmission failed with no warning signs what's so ever . . . . shortly after spending two thousand on having the transmission rebuilt in august my brake light came on and my abs starting kicking in when i apply my breaks and when my abs light comes on my brakes are fine and my van doesn't come up on the abs recall. . . . . . ford needs to get their act together and fix these vans.
My dealership just confirmed that the front (passenger) side engine mount that is part of the subframe has corrosion to the extent that there are two perforations completely through the engine mount.i was told that the recall for the subframe has closed and that there is no recourse for getting financial assistance with this.however, the service manager ([xxx]) also admitted that the extent of corrosion and perforation did not occur in one year ( i had the original recall service done in may of 2011).therefore, i question why they did not bring this to attention of the recall and include the repair accordingly.this is a safety issue and i would appreciate any help you can give me.the dealership where i had the service performed is roy o'brien ford in st. Claire shores mi and their phone number is 586-776-7600.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The issue with my vehicle is with its subframe.the front driver's side portion of it is rusting out.i took it in on 11/4/13 to a licensed vehicle service place for a regular oil change, only to have the mechanic tell me the subframe is rusting out.after learning this news (and viewing the subframe myself to observe the condition), i took it into a ford dealership to have it further inspected.the second inspection was on 11/7/13.at the local ford dealership, they also inspected the rear axle (which was part of a ford recall in the past).the dealership could see where an attempt to apply some type of coating to it another time did not change the fact that there was now a six-inch crack running down the center of the axle.a service consultant from the dealership took many pictures to send to ford.i did not drive my vehicle home that day.a ford rep came in the next day, and one of the things he was to do was to inspect my vehicle.from what i was told, and from what the initial ford service consultant said, was that it was a unanimous recommendation to ford to replace the subframe.ford, however, refused, even after many attempts to have the "why" question answered, and they would not provide an answer.before our ownership of the vehicle, when the initial subframe recall existed, the vehicle's subframe apparently was not corroding profusely in 2011.brackets were installed, and the problem was considered "fixed."less than a year and a half into our ownership of the vehicle, the subframe is rotting, and ford will do nothing to repair it as she told me today (11/12/13) in my conversation with [xxx] from ford (1-800-392-ford).though they have the pictures somewhere in their system, they have considered the case closed.our family vehicle can not be safely used for the family.please hold ford accountable for the safety of their vehicles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with rust and shaking violently while driving. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard when it was engaged. All of the gauges on the instrument panel fell below zero, the brake light illuminated while all of the lights on the instrument panel began to shut on and off. The rear axle was cracked on each end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who added two plates on each side of the axle.the contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) & recall 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was concerned with the remedies and stated that they were inadequate. The contact asked the dealer if they could guarantee that the axle would not break with the two plates but received no guarantee. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and10v385000(suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). She took her vehicle into the dealer november of 2010 for both recalls and the parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. There are no failures at this time.
Vehicle on lift for oil change when mechanic noted that the sub-frame was rotted through on the driver side just above and in front of the wheel.he also noted that a repair bracket had been installed as part of the recall on the part of the frame behind the wheel.he said he would not drive the car too much longer without getting it repaired.he advised that i should take the vehicle to the dealer and advise ford which i did.ford declined to offer any assistance since it was beyond the recall warranty period.the reinforcement bracket was obviously not sufficient to repair the corrosion damage to the complete sub-frame.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the vehicle was previously included in a recall regarding the cradle sub frame assembly, for which the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that shortly after the recall repair, while idle and during acceleration that the vehicle would vibrate. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and after examining the vehicle, the mechanic became aware that the rear axle and sub frame was rusted which caused the traction contrail to fail. The contact contacted other certified mechanics who confirmed the sub frame and rear axel housing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, it was found that the rear axle was corroded and fractured. The contact also mentioned that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic who stated that the electronic control module had failed. The contact also stated that the interior lights erroneously illuminated intermittently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The approximate failure and current mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a right turn, the rear axle suddenly fractured. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). During the repair, brackets were installed to prevent the failure from recurring. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
Driving 45 mph when something snapped under front of the vehicle lost steering completely hit the curb got pushed back to the middle of the 4-line road and came to a stop very lucky. Later found out that lower subframe control arm broke of the frame due to rust and pulled out axle snapped sway bar and damaged ball joints, towed it to a dealer and they are willing to fix frame but want me to pay for all the other expense sway bar, ball joints, tires, steering arm totaling over a 1000 $. Can not believe that ford would not at least replace all needed part considering that i made it out alive and with out a crush. And all this after they have performed rear axle repair and checked the front and was informed that front was safe a year ago .about 10,000 miles and a year later i had this happened. The vehicle has 74,000 miles only.
I was driving on a city street going about 30 miles an hour the van filled with smoke when i came to a stop i looked under the car and the back axle was broke i had it towed to the ford dealership and they said it would cost $3200 to fix it they said it didn't fall under the recall they had for the back axle breaking
While driving my vehicle i noticed a rubbing sound.i inspected the tires and saw that the right reartop oftire was leaning in towards the van.i took the van to the shop and was told that the cradle was defective and i would need a new one.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was fractured. The contact noted that due to the failure the vehicle could not be operated without risking further damage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving over bumps in the road, a clunking noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 144,000.
The right front sub frame on my 2003 windstar corroded causing the lower control arm to separate and wheel to pull out. Lost steering. Also axles shaft pulled from transmission and fluid ran out. Fortunately at slow speed so no accident, but what if i were on a freeway running fast?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the rear axle became fractured. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The contact mentioned that the reinforcement brackets were attached and the axles were not replaced. As a result the rear axle fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the axle fractured while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 139,000.
This is due to a recall. The rear axle and subframe snapped and ford is not honoring fixing it even though it happened at the repair site of recall.
The frame cracked on the rear frame underneath the bracket that was put on for the recall repair. The bracket didn't hold.
The rear axle on my 2003 windstar cracked and split about 10 inches from where it attaches to the wheel on the drivers side of the van. While looking into how much it would cost to fix, i discovered that there was arecall for that exact problem. I called my local ford dealer and they said it would have to be looked at and could take about a week.i had it towed in and waited for a response. A week went by and when i called, the receptionist told me they would let me know as soon as possible. I waited a few more days and called again but this time i ended up speaking to the service manager. He said the van had actually been "repaired" once before through a previous owner/recall and that the original servicing dealership did not perform the work properly. The first time it was fixed, they somehow reinforced the axle but apparently did not put the "reinforcement" in the right place.that being the case, he said that the current damage now defaulted back to the dealer where it was originally serviced. He also said that the front of the van was rusted underneath but i do not see anything excessive and i am not convinced that this is unusual for a 12 year old vehicle.this is not a high mileage vehicle and it is in really nice condition otherwise. Considering the fact that this is an documented defect, i simply want it fixed properly and quickly.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While at the local dealer for a recall repair, the technician diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. Update 01/15/16 ma
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side tire was rubbing on the inside wheel well. The contact stated that the driver's side rear axle had fractured. The vehicle was taken to davis ford located at:2111 n main st, canton, il 61520, (309) 647-1111, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) however, the recall time frame had been exceeded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided the case number: ca-13064170. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) by gordie boucher ford of thiensville (121 n main st, thiensville, wi 53092), but the failure recurred. While driving various speeds, the wheels bent and rubbed against the frame. Consumer stated vehicle's rear axle was recalled to the rear axle failure. Ford added brackets to axle to prevent failure. After brackets were added another recall was initiated to check repair was done properly. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, but did not find a failure. The contact received another recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.consumer stated within 2 years rear axle rusted thru and broke, this caused lack of control after the tire bent in rubbing on the vehicles body causing it to go flat, ruining the tire which needed to be replaced.
I own a 2003 ford windstar lx. It was at the mechanic for some repairs and he pointed out the issue with my rear axle being cracked and corroded. Which its very dangerous to keep driving like this. *ln
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
We have not been properly informed about all of the recalls or other issues with our vehicle. The vehicle does have a lot of problems from the electrical, structure, engine lights are always throwing codes needing a lot of sensor replacements at our cost, the rpms seem to run fast sitting at a light(we have to turn off the engine and then restart), and the engine seems to run hot, brakes, cruise control(cannot use), traction control(cannot use), interior light are always flickering, passenger windows(cannot use) and door locks(cannot use), both rear windows(cannot use), leaks from roof, rear door and sliding doors, the cruise control, brake and traction control lights stay on while driving(we were told by a dealership that we can still drive the vehicle, but we won't have anti-lock brakes.), the ac is always having trouble staying charged, the ac/heat control switches have malfunctioned(it has to be set away from the cold and the speed to 3/4 speed to work right), the battery keeps losing charge, the brake tail lights stay on draining the battery and had to get repaired by us because the dealership could not locate the problem, driver seat has malfunctioned(cannot use per dealership's request), cruise control and traction control does not work, suspension seems to have a lot of squeaks and popping sounds, alternator and starter had to be replaced several times, the coil packs need constant replacements, all spark plugs and wires had to be replaced before their time, cannot use the rear wiper because it goes down onto the paint and starts wiping the paint and not the rear window, constantly replacing exterior lights all around, the engine constantly cuts out, we told the dealership for several years that there was an antifreeze smell and they could not locate it until 5-28-13, replaced bad front and rear axles on 5/28/13 and many others. 12k-18k to repair everything.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.
On 20jun2017, the rear axle broke.as part of a ford recall, the axle had reinforcement brackets installed by (graham) ford of mansfield.those brackets were inspected by (graham) ford of mansfield in 2015 and were declared to have been installed as per ford motor company instructions and, as a consumer, i believe i had the right to assume that therefore the axle was safe.the axle break is obvious evidence that the brackets were either not installed properly or were inadequate.thus i believe that the problem is more with the dealer not being competent to recognize the dangerous corrosion that had happened.of course, in ohio, where the law requires that vehicles be sold through dealers, the dealer acts as an agent for the manufacturer.in 2015, at the time of the inspection, i was told that the bracket fix was good but then i was also offered a replacement axle for a total cost to me of $300.my position was that either the axle was good and safe or it was not good and not safeand in that case a replacement axle shouldhave been installed.so why should i spend $300 for an axle that was safe so i declined.in retrospect, the fix obviously was not safe.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the entire axle was severally corroded and cracked. The dealer was made aware of the failure and explained that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,675.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a pop sound and the rear driver's side tire went flat. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear axle was bending inwards due to rust or corrosion, which caused the tire to shred and deflate. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to germain ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434, (937) 429-1300) where they stated that the rear axle was installed correctly; however, the recall stated otherwise. The dealer refused to honor the recall with a free repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. After the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension), the failure listed in the recall recurred.the contact mentioned that the dealer only sprayed a rust proof coating on the vehicle although, the recall stated that the dealer was to place a bracket to reinforce the axle or replace the axle. The manufacturer verified that the dealer implemented the recall remedy properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.updated 6/3/15updated 10/4/2017
There was a recall on rear axles of ford windstars. I noticed my rear axle was cracked, so i called the ford motor company and was told my van was not included in the recall. I was told to take my van to the local dealer and see if they could make a special exemption and have my rear axle replaced. Ford motor company said no, they would not fox my rear axle with 3 cracks in it, it wasn't covered in the recall. The local dealer did not want to release my van for me to drive because it was very serious and dangerous. This is the only way to get myself and my 2 young children to school, work, ballgames, etc.. The recall was for vans originally sold or currently registered in certain states that use road salt. My state (tn) does use salt. One of the states listed was virginia. I live 5 mins from the va state line and have family that live there, so we do travel in va often. Also, the previous state on my title is va!i believe ford should issue a mass recall on the rear axle from all the complaints i have read. I was told to keep my receipts when i have it fixed in case they issue a recall i may be reimbursed. I do not have the funds to have this fixed but it is my only way to get where i need to be. I do believe ford motor company is in the wrong and something should be done.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 20 mph, the rear axle suddenly fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000.
Vehicle did not pass maine inspection test due to subrame rust.ford windstar1999-2003 was an recall for that problem issue by nhsta but my vehicle is not on the list.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The rear axle was fractured, even though the reinforcement brackets were on correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct
About march of 2012 my 2003 ford wind star's lower control arm separated from the sub frame "engine cradle". I took my van to dealer. They did do a repair to sub frame, which i did not find satisfactory, ford corp. Had them cut off what was left of any damaged brackets and clamp steel brackets onto a sub frame that is already damaged due to heavy rust and corrosion. Now about one year later "march of 2013" the sway bar mount, which is part of the sub frame has rusted out. Making driving very unsafe and unstable. This problem should have been rectified when the recall was done in 2012. I took van back to the dealer. They sent pictures to ford corp. Ford did not approve any repairs to sub frame stating that it was not part of original recall. Now how is that possible if the sub frame and sway bar mount are all one component. It's all one welded piece of steel. There is no fix at this time but to replace the sub frame. Now if the sub frame is under recall and the sway bar mount is part of the sub frame, then i feel ford should rectify the problem. I plan on keeping my ford wind star for a while. I feel this is a serious safety issue and really needs to be dealt with. Ford should cover this component or they get away with an unsatisfactory fix and i still have to pay for a new sub frame, which was the whole issue to begin with.
Rear axle broke under the bracket ford put on the axle for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband, 4 kids and myself when all of a sudden i heard a loud noise and my tire rubbing the wheel well. Pulled over immediately and looked under the rear end of my van and i could see the brake. Had it towed home. Called ford and towed my van to the dealership. Paid $300 between towing bill's and a service charge just to hear ford tell me they won't do anything to help me and make this right.
Dealer performedrear axle safety recall."vehicle passed sub frame inspection".the vehicle's front sub frame where it attaches to the chassis on the left side is rusted through. I have pictures.
Brought the car to a repair facility today to diagnose a recurring front end noise today and was shown by mechanic that both front coil springs are severely rusted and were sheared/broken and have been for quite some time, possibly as long as a year.he said that we were very fortunate that the springs hadn't slipped and pierced a tire; especially on the highway.another serious concern is that the ford dealership to which we normally bring the vehicle for service had and had failed to notice the broken springs in when most recently they replaced more front-end parts, some links, 3.5 months ago that was part of a series of related repair work in the effort to stop the ongoing front-end clunking noise.after the noise failed to go away and after this latest repair by ford service, we decided to get a second opinion from different auto repair facility.this latest mechanic, not a ford facility, said that broken coil springs appear to be a common problem for the ford taurus and mini-vans.
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
My wife driving to work thursday 40 mph and rear axle broke.left rear tire forced against wheel well causing significant smoke and tire damage. Passing car flag my wife down and got her to pull over.when i checked it out later in the day found that rear axle was broke and not drivable.cost to fix at my total expense 1030.00 plus tax plus new tire.recall was performed in 2011 at kistler ford to install some kind of rear axle supports and also something done to reinforce front subframe.axle in back looks like it broke inside the reinforcements on or near the left side.kistler ford service manager stated he has seen this happen a few times after recall repair and ford not willing to take care of additional issues after the recall.that does not seem acceptable to me.seems their recall repair not sufficient.kistler ford service manager nor myself a(54yr old) have ever heard of axles failing under normal circumstances ever.this should never happen.this will kill and injure additional people.what if my wife driving 70mph down the highway when this happened?we were planning on taking my family of 5 to the smokey mountains end of this month.this could have been a terrible disaster.we bought this car new in 2003 keeping it well maintained with intention of passing it down to our 20,19 and 16 year old.there are reports of accidents and at least 1 death as the result of this defect.something needs to be done.i also recommended they examine the front subframe since there may be issues with that repair from reports seen on the internet.do not want to fix the rear and have that go bad also.sounds like they need to take these vehicles off the road.i have some pictures of the rear axle.
Rear axle is cracked and has to be replaced.ford recall in 2011 for issues with the rear axle - dealer installed additional support brackets in lieu of replacing the axle with a new axle of current design.if they would have done the replacement with the current axle design and not added a temporary fix to prolong the life of a defective axle, today i would not be responsible for the financial replacement.i am very fortunate to have noticed an issue and brought this to the attention of my dealer who discovered the crack.i do have a concern though with the ford dealer - they know about the axle issues, failures and recall.they recently inspected the vehicle, replaced various parts, etc. At a cost of $2,800 including brakes, drums, etc.they saw the condition of the axle - they had to know if was due to fail sooner than later - very concerning.ford is not taking responsibility for their design flaw and lack luster recall which amounted to adding some brackets to cause the axle to break in a certain area to reduce the possibility of a complete failure / fatal accident.
On this date, i was driving my vehicle at speed when the sub frame failed. This caused the steering to drop out, leaving me with no control of the vehicle. I narrowly missed an 18 wheeler doing a turn and got stopped. Ford had my vehicle for over 2 weeks, and didn't provide a rental vehicle for 10 days. Ford refused to cover the steering mechanism, even though it plainly says on they're website that would be a consequence of sub frame failure. I have made over 30 phone calls to the dealer and ford motor company's customer service hotline, and now the dealer is telling me my vehicle is fixed, but i have to pay for the parts put on, and a repair i did not pre-authorize.i am a disabled veteran, and i want someone to explain to me how a vehicle that was perfectible drivable before this happened is now being held hostage by a dealer until i come up with $140, because the mfgr part failed and almost caused me to be killed.the ford case number is [xxx] .thanks for your time and attentioninformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving experienced loss of control and rear wheel canted inward and rubbing on wheel well.rear axle was completely cracked in half on one side and 3/4 on the other side. This is 2 yrs after the ford recall that was supposed to prevent this from happening.
I wasdriving along highway at 60 mph and the rear axle broke causing the rear wheel to come away from vehicle and the rear end of the van the swerve violently. The only thing that prevented the wheel from coming completely off was the fender. The fact that i was on a curve meant i could have gone off into the ravine and died.ford had a recall to reinforce the axle with a bracket, which was done.also there was a follow up recall because these brackets might cause the axle to crack and fracture, which mine did.fore will inspect the axle for cracks but not replace it if there are cracks, or in my case a complete brake. Recall #'s 10s13 and 15s27.
Rear axle cracked.unable to drive without risking it breaking in half.
This is a recall from ford motor company regarding deteriation of the rear axle. I first learned of it in early december 2015. Took into my local dealer on december 11 and was informed that it qualified for the recall.now they keep telling me that they can't get the parts. How long does a company have after they are aware of a dangerous condition to get it fixed. I haven.t driven it since they told me it was unsafe, but what good is it to me if i can't drive it?
Mechanics at big mike naughton aurora denver ford, inc, and private mechanic discoveredrust and cracks through out rear axle.
Hello i was driving my 2003 ford windstar minivan. I purchased around march 2016 i was taking my kids to school when the rear axel broke. I looked under and it looks like ford put enforcement brackets on it but it is broke at one of the brackets . Thankfully i was able to keep control of my vehicle. 20 minutes later i would've been on the freeway. One man has already lost his life from the same thing with this vehicle. I have a lady from ford offering to give me any information she has because it is not right and there is things she has that i cannot find. I looked up my year on the vehicle and what was wrong and realized there are thousands of people with the same problem. Not only that there has been three recalls since 2010 for the same thing. Ford put brackets on to fix the first problem instead of just fixing the problem. That explains my brackets. Ford realized the brackets wasn't working so in 2015 offered to replace them for 300 dollars. Even though it was there fault. But that expired in dec 2015. I purchased the car around february march 2016. The problem is if its happening with so many windstar'swhy not fix the problem in the beginning instead of patching it and taking the easy way out. I'm sure the mans family and kids that lost there loved ones wish this would've been taken care of the right way. I was on the phone all day thursday with ford there not offering to help at all. There telling me it will be over 1,000 dollars to fix it. So we almost lost our lives someone could've died thankfully were okay. We have no vehicle the stress of getting kids to school and work and what we are going to do. I have 5 children plus 2 i have taken legal custody of from children services there is no way i can pay that. All because ford didn't want to fix it right and just replace it the first time around. How does a safety recall ever expire.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed a burnt rubber odor and then an unknown rear tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle, tire line, and the rear tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 30 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the vehicle started to shake. The contact veered off to the side of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (fuccillo ford of seneca falls, 2027 us-20, seneca falls, ny 13148, (315)-568-9881) where it was diagnosed that the suspension failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
While driving vehicle it started making a loud noise. I stopped and parked the car. Upon my inspection the driver rear tire was leaning out on an angle.a mechanic inspected it and noticed the rear axle was broken. There was no noise or problems prior to this time. The rear axle had to be replaced.
My 2003 ford windstar was taken in for the rear axle recall and was repaired. The axle has cracked again we took it to the dealer who said that they contacted ford about the problem and were told they would not repair or replace the axle the van only has 47000 miles on it we would like to have it repaired or replaced at ford expense.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was stationary, the bolts on the bracket of the rear axle became loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 131,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the rear tires were leaned in and the rear brackets fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets were installed properly from nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was a failure in which the rear axle prematurely cracked without warning. The dealer repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension), but it did not remedy the failure. The contact received a second notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer stated that the contact needed to pay for the rear axle repair after inspecting the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The contact stated that the manufacturer's remedy was not sufficient and did not approve the dealer's repair for the second recall. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer to ensure the dealer provided a permanent remedy for the condition of the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving, the rear axle failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bracket fractured and caused the rear axle to fail. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact noticed that the rear axle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic failed to fix the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The contact was concerned for his safety while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The vin was not available.
Failed ford sub frame recallnoise in front end going over bumps took in for service. I was told front sub frame was rusting apart.ford windstar had sub frame recall 3 years ago large brackets placed around sub frame(in michigan). Called ford dealer(in florida wear vehicle resides) and they agreed to inspect and said they thought the other dealer may have place bracket around a rotten sub frame. Dealer also said ford would not replace the sub frame and i would have to pay $3000.00 for that repair.my windstar has been in florida since the recall was performed in michigan so it has not been in t.he "salt belt" how is it possible that the sub frame went from being safe to its current unsafe condition if the recall was done properly?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle developed a crack. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician confirmed the failure and advised that the axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for a routine inspection and it was noticed that the rear axle had extensive rust and corrosion. The part needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension), 12v194000 (suspension), and 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
I was driving down the road . In muncie indiana . The rear end on the right side went down all most caused me to wreck . Found o ut that day when i got it to the auto garage that the rear endhad rusted threw . At 66,000 miles . How can a company put out crap like this that might have coast me my life ? it would have if i was not a semi driver when i was working . And new how to handle a van in case of a problem like this u have me to thank that no one was killed . I think ford needs to fix this problem for me .
Wife driving down street when she hit a bump in the road and the rear axle broke.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the rear axle fractured. As a result of the axle failure, the rear driver side tire failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 11/01/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact stated that the passenger side tire had fractured from the frame of thevehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle assembly, tire, rim and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
This vehicle was serviced approx. 2.5 years ago for a recall on the rear axle. At that time i was advised of no concerns of a compromised axle. They reassured me that they placed brackets on the axle should there be a problem in the future. Thank goodness the axle fractured while traveling on a quiet country road. We drove over a low point in the road (not a pot hole) and that is when the axle let go along with the brackets that were placed to support the axle! this axle should have been replaced at the time of the recall!! i am very thankful that the axle didn't let go while i was with my family on the highway. The outcome certainly would have been much different and quite possibly tragic! i am very disappointed with ford in how they handled this matter. They stated they would not be held responsible for a recall past 12 months of the service date. They would not take responsibility for the mishandling of this recall!!!
First of all there is a short located by the steering wheel around the air bag. I thought it was the battery so i changed it and a couple of days later my van would not start. I took it to the ford dealer and they couldn't find the problem, so i took it to an old man that just did electrical problems on automobiles. He said it was a bad wire in the steering column and he said to repair it would cost a lot of money, so he bypassed some wires and i have not had any problems since, but when you open the driver side door, the door chimes, like when you leave the keys in the ignition. He only charged me $75.also i would be driving and the interior lights would turn on and off by themselves. This has been happening for a long time. Also the abs warning lights have been on for a while and my mechanic said it is a bad abs steering box. To replace it would cost around $1000. I have had also the head gasket replaced because the ford dealer could not find what was wrong with it while it was still under warranty. It was idling very rough while stopped at a light, also when in parked.it cost me about $600 to replace it. I took it to pep boys and they found out what was wrong with it. I also had the fuel pump replaced, because it kept shutting off while at the grocery stores and had it towed by aaa 3 times in about a year. Bottom line, i will never buy another ford vehicle while i am alive. They are good for the first couple of years, then they start failing. So sad, because i have been a ford guy for over 35 years.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 8 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the odor of burning rubber was present. Also, the contact lost steering ability. The vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear wheels were not lined up and the axle had fractured in the area where brackets had been installed by bay valley ford in saginaw michigan approximately 1 and 1/2 years ago. The vehicle was towed to hagan's ford in bay city, michigan where it was determined that it was normal wear and tear of the axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
I was starting to get a clunking noise from the rear end of my 2003 windstar minivan which continued to become worse. I took the van into a reputable shop to have it checked. I witnessed the inspection and it was difficult to figure out what was wrong but it was discovered that corrosion caused cracks in the axel and it needed to be replaced. There was a recall on the axel but when i contacted ford (both a dealer a ford recall information line) i was told my it was not valid for my. The recall was for issued for states that use salt and i when i bought the van i lived in ohio but moved to miami florida in miami 2007 ( now in central fl) no road salt but still a salt environment. There repair was $663.00 and i believe that this recall should extend to all vans that have this type of risk with a refund due from ford.
The contact owns a 2003 ford winstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicles rear axle snapped causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine stalled and all warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicles axles were rotted. The vehicle was repaired but failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Rear axle broke under bracket that was put on by ford for the axle recall. I was pulling out of a parking lot with my husband and 4 kids in the van when all of a sudden there was a load noise and the tire was rubbing the wheel well. I immediately pulled over, looked under the rear end and could see the brake. Had my van towed to my house. Called ford on monday morning and towed van to dealership. $300 between tow bill's and a ford service charge just to have ford tell me they won't do anything to fix my van and make this right.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the rear axle was corroded and fractured. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been previously repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the prior recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 223,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While taking the vehicle for a routine check, the mechanic informed the contact that the axle was fractured in two places on the driver and passenger sides. The contact was informed that the brackets were placed on a faulty axle. The mechanic advised the contact not to drive the vehicle for long lengths of time. The mechanic diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). Once the repair part and cost was decided, the contact would be informed and a repair would be made. The contact had not received notification and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 04/21/2016*ljupdated 05/14/18
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was towed to matthews currie ford (130 n tamiami trail, nokomis, fl 34275, 800-248-2378) where the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured and the torque bar was rusted off the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
Per recall 10v385000 / pe10016 my 2003 windstar was repaired with the axle patch in 2011. On 11/07/14 my local ford dealership (dave knapp ford) found that the recall fix did not prevent the axle from cracking. On 11/10/14 photo's of the crack were sent to ford and they denied coverage. I attempted to resolve this issue with ford on 11/11/14 case# [xxx] and was told that ford would not replace the axle. Per the pe10016 investigation it state's, "to correct the safety defect", " owners who have vehicles with cracked axles will either be offered a repair or alternative transportation until parts become available". I had the recall repair done and the axle still cracked and now i am being told that ford will not cover it. The crack is directly below the factory recall patched area. The crack is sufficient enough that the left rear tire can not be aligned correctly.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving, i made a left-hand turn, and the rear axle cracked in half on the right-hand side.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the front wheels vibrated violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the axle fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to be inspected; however, the technician stated that the axle did not need to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to a towing garage where it was diagnosed that the axle was detached in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called seymour ford (2601 seymour rd, jackson, mi 49201, phone number: (517) 787-9500) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle reinforcement bracket failed and would contact ford customer service to get an approval for the repair. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturerinformed the contact that the recall was past due and would not repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
I have a ford 2003 windstar, 83,000 miles , my car's rear axel beam broke in the middle of the road, it cost me to repair it $497 for the part and $275 for labor.
Van started making a loud metal banging noise while on vacation.took to a local shop where i was shown that the subframe ( where the ac water leaks down) was completely rotted thru and broken,making the van unsafe to drive/the van already had brackets on the subframe and rear axle installed by ford just weeks earlier,but this was not repaired or addressed.
I am the owner of a 03 ford windstar that i purchased on june 2016. It has 116,000 miles. I recently found out that ford issued a recall for the rear axle #15s27. This recall was to inspect reinforcement brackets that were done under a previous recall #10s13. After i found out about the recall i looked under my vehicle and noticed a crack on the left middle of the axle stemming into the left 'reinforcement bracket'. On wednesday, may 03, 2017 i took dropped my vehicle off at ace ford, woodbury, nj 08096. A service representative from ace ford called me later to inform me of the findings. He said after inspection, the reinforcement brackets were installed correctly. He claimed he had contacted ford's internal service center and send them pictures of the crack in the axel. He then informed me that there was nothing ford or ace ford could do and said, 'any further repairs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner'. Going into this i was almost certain ford would replace the rear axle at no charge, because after all, there has been 3 recalls for the same issue and obviously there is a crack in my rear axle which is a huge safety issue. I picked up my vehicle and called ace ford back and spoke with the service manager. He claimed he was aware of the situation and nothing more could be done unless i chose to pay the repair costs. I also mentioned to him that his representative did not inform me that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and should leave the premises (even though it's on the service invoice, i still should be notified verbally as i didn't read the paperwork until i got home). After that i decided to call ford customer service directly as per the recall notice. He said he would look into the situation and call ace ford while he put my on hold. When he came back to the phone he said the same thing that ace ford said, 'there is nothing more we can do'.
Ford windstar that has had 2 recalls for front and rear axles.interior lights flash on and off randomly while driving.doors lock and unlock randomly while driving.very distracting and dangerous!
The rear axle assy. Cracked and the tires where tipping in toward the body. Took it to preston, in burton, ohio and they said the recall had been done on 04/30/2011. It was exactly 2 years to the day that it cracked right beside the bracket on the passenger side. Preston said it was out of warranty for fixing it and it will cost ust to fix it. We don't think it should be our responsibility since it was exactly 2 years to the day that it was fixed with the recall. If it was done correctly the first time and check the way it should have been then why did it break. My son is a mechanic and he said that it probably had a hair line crack in it when the did the recall fix and they didn't see it. The dealership is giving us a hard time about fixing it, because we don't have 1600.00 to do it and they won;t work with is to make payments or anything so far. We really think that ford should have to pay for it or at least offer to pay for the rear axle. I would appreciate hearing from you on this matter asap. Thank you
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was being serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000(suspension), the technician informed the contact that the rear axle corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the axle replacement not being included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was informed that the recall only covered the bracket and only the ends of the axle were covered under the recall. The failure mileage was 141,000.
We drove to the store and realized that our rear tires were tilted. We were looking at it and a guy that worked at the garage next door climbed under and told us what it was. He said that the rear axle was broken, he also said that there had been a recall on the vehicle. I contacted our local ford dealer and the person i spoke to told me that i was covered by the recall and that they would send out a tow truck and the would fix it. The tow truck came and a few hours later the ford dealer called and said that i was not covered and the i would have to pay for the tow and i would have to tow it off of their lot. This happened after he already told me that i was covered. I eventually had to get a loan to pay for it and i couldn't even afford a new axle i had to get someone to weld it back together and now every couple of months it breaks again. I am now on my third fix. I was doing research on this on the internet and i found something that said that puerto rico was now covered in that recall. I was told that it was just cold weather states. I live in cleveland, ohio. Just because my car was not made here doesn't mean that i shouldn't be covered. I have already had the control arm recall kit put on and now i found out that there was another recall on the electrical equipment all of my abs lights and break lights are on. I really need this to be fixed please change the recalls to include other vehicles too.
Driving in town and rear axle busted in half next to ford's so called bracket fix.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was present from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front lower control arm rear attaching bracket was fractured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Vehicle was in motion at 45mph when the rear axle fractured completely, causing me to veer into oncoming traffic (luckily there was no accident). Vehicle had previously been in for initial rear axle recall in 2010 (10s13), where support brackets were placed on existing axle. Revisited the dealer for the secondary recall in 2017, and was once again assured that the axle was good. Axle broke two months later (07/03/17). Ford will offer no assistance and considers my recall complete since they put brackets on the axle. This defect is life-threatening. Ford's "bracket" solution does not work - there are many others like me who have had the axles fail after this 'repair'. The only solution is to replace all of the axles completely. Put simply - as these vehicales continue to age and the axles rust further, this defect will eventually result in deaths.
Electrical problems that required the replacement of the main electrical harness 3 times, which were under warranty.the interior lights continue to flash and flicker to this day, both day and night, creating a hazard to safe operation of the vehicle.there are also false aleerts of the tire warning system, and other intermittant electrical problems in the vehicle.there is also a noise coming from the front end, which is in the area of the sub frame assembly.
Rear axle completely snapped in two. Also, the van has the abs and brake lights are on took in for a code read and nothing. The electrical acts very strange music and lights fade in and outand the cruise control is very jerky.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the sub frame fractured and the axle disconnected, causing the transmission to fail. The vehicle was merged onto the shoulder and was not driveable. The vehicle was towed home and then to the dealer. The dealer stated that they would replace the sub frame and rear axle, but not the transmission. The manufacturer was notified and stated the same thing. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 109,000.
2003 ford windstar se brake and abs lights on intermittently.the following codes are present:c1226;c1235;c1185;c1198;c1194;c1254;c1246;c1250; and c1242. The mechanic said it appears the abs control module is going bad or is bad at a cost of $700.i replaced both rotors, drums , right wheel bearing, left inner tie rod and my brakes work just fine. The lights coming on are an annoyance and could possibly cause a fire??
I just purchased the van for my wife & when i was having a garage install tires on it the tech noticed that while the rear axle did have the ineffective axle clamps on it from a dealer the axle was rusting on the driver's side & actually has rusted a hole in it. The other problem is the front subframe/engine cradle that is rusting out where it bolts to the body. I contacted a local dealer & also ford in dearborn, mi & they both said there was nothing they could or would do to make the van safe for my wife to drive. There are some body type noises from the front end when turning also probably from the subframe movement.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to rear axle reinforcement brackets recall notice repair issues.the consumer stated the dealer performed a visual check of the vehicle, but nothing was replaced.
While driving my ford windstar 2003 minivan the rear axle beam cracked. The back of the vehicle dropped down, and i had difficulty controlling the vehicle to get to the side of the road. Vehicle was not driveable and had to be towed. I was driving at normal speeds of 20 mph. A cracking of the rear axle beam posed a significant safety threat to myself, and family.
I purchased this windstar in july 2012.my wife and kids use it as a daily driver.we also use the minivan for long trips. In july 2018, one month before the failure, we took the minivan to cape cod and boston.we had 6 passengers in the car.the following week we drove down to ocean city, md again with the 6 people.when the axle cracked, i was pulling into the driveway about 5 miles per hour.what would have happened if the axle broke on those trips at highway speeds and 6 people in the car??please see pdf attachment
2003 ford windstar rear axle failure after local ford dealership installed brackets .in august of 2013, while making a right hand turn off of a 45 mph road,my axle snapped in half on the drivers side. On 4.19.2011 my 2004 ford windstar. Had recall, 10s13, performed which only resulted in bracing brackets being installed. The axle has since completely failed and the vehicle can no longer be driven. Ford customer relations has explained that due to the brackets being installed in 2011 they are no longer responsible for any other action related to the recall. These brackets installed did not repair the issue and the axle has now completely failed. There is no doubt that this incident would have been life threatening had the failure occurred at highway speeds.
The rear axle has cracked in the middle and i cannot drive it now.this was inspected twice under ford recall. The first time they put brackets on the front lower control arms, and the rear axle.the second time they recalled it back to reinspect the work that had been done since they had many that were not properly inspected the first time. So , this is twice they had it inspected, and failed to see it was defective. Thus putting my life and that if my family at risk for death.thanks ford! after the 2nd inspection, they said it was safe, but offered to replace the axle if i wanted to pay about $500 on my own. That was suspicious in itself.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to rear axle reinforcement brackets recall notice repair issues.the consumer was informed the brackets were installed correctly. However, there was a crack in the axle.
Driving down road all of a sudden wheels start screamin get it home and both back wheels are leaning in at top and out at bottom so i get wheels off and its jacked up and the dagon axel is cracked and this is even after the supposed rear axel recall and it being fixed it freakin broke ne ways not sure what to do.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 25 mph, a loud crack emitted from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the recall remedy failed to prevent the defect. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
My axel cracked on left side, noise alerted me to the danger.career mechanic, never seen a rusted out or cracked rear axle.i also worked out of my home on cars running my own shop for decades.again i have never changed a cracked rear axle.the first recall was in my opinion only a poor attempt at postponing the inevitable axel failure to a later date.not a normal failure for a supposed name brand leading automotive maker.ford's latest ad on tv saidsomething like they care about their customers at the end of the ad, what a joke, false advertising or should my claim for $1,420.28 be paid and show they care?the original axel was in my opinion a bit thin and i read that the metal was not the best on a few web sites. Also filling the hollow areas for the axle assembly with foam only retained water and accelerated rusting which of course only weakens a bad axel design. The new design rear axle is definitely heavier, no foam and has no open areas to hold water. The new design seems to have addressed all the original axle's design flaws.which shows ford did know there were design flaws. Jannell ford of hanover mass (781-982-4500) contacted ford with my shock that axel would not be replaced under warranty even after seeing the supporting pictures; ford would not repair the axel on second recall even though severely cracked!they said the first recall brackets were installed correctly. Jannell ford service management agreed that our van was in pristine shape, rust free and well cared for.please see remainder of my letter in download files.thank you!
Top of rear right tire tilted inward causing it to rub wheel well. While driving on city streets van fishtales. Smell of burning rubber while driving. With further investigation, i found tire to be damaged by the rubbing, and a large crack almost through structural cross member/axle. Took photos of damage.
My local bill brown fordat 32222 plymouth rd livonia mi 48150 (734)421-7000 falsified that they replaced a recall on my vehicle.while driving u can hear a noise coming from the rear.
The "repair" they made did not hold up.this is the 2nd time it has almost killed us. Waiting on a reply from legal counsel at ford. It is definitely totaled with the damage. I guess enough people haven't died yet to do a mass recall. Even if you had the recall done, it obviously doesn't work. How many families traveling 70 mph down the highway with this faulty vehicle need to die? thanks ford for making our cars death traps. Ford windstar. I hope many see this post and start demanding their cars be replaced before they kill someone.the sub frame was replaced and they even used the old hardware to save money. My brand new sub frame is held together with my rusty old bolts. I fear for the next accident hopefully my children won't be in the car this time.so no we are in round three of this death trap of a van. The customer service representative asked me. "what would you like ford to do?" i want a car that is not continually falling apart. I wanted a buy back option in the beginning. I feel that a significant percentage above blue book is required at dealer price levels. I kept the van after the first repairs because i could not afford another vehicle and i could not bring myself to sleep at night worrying about the person and their family i sold it to.i see no reason why the buy back option should not be available to me and others out there with these repairs that are faulty. I guess enough people haven't died for the corporate people to lose sleep and bring back the vehicles that can kill others because of manufacturer defects. Please share the images on facebook and with family and friends that you love. This will kill someone if it hasn't already.
This is in regards to the rear axle cracking. During my recent state vehicle inspection, the rear axle was found to be cracked. The rear axle was reinforced per recall notice in 2011, but where the reinforcement is at, is where axle is cracked.ford will not cover the replacement of the axle due to the recall already being performed and is outside the 12 months/12,000 mile warranty.the reinforcement that they provided does not fix the issue, it only pushes the issue out. I have seen many other people having this exact issue happening.
Ford windstar. Dealer stated the left rear axle cracked and the front sub frame brackets were defective. Dealer kept van on their premises. No date given for possible repair. The van had extensive repairs on 12/08/10 but no mention of recall and possible dangerous condition advised by dealer to owner. Updated 06/08/11
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 25 mph, the rear driver side axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle beam was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was fractured and the subframe lower control arm was corroded. The mechanic stated that the rear axle and subframe lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that fifteen months after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension), the axle fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,328.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, one of the axles fractured.the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 133,000.
Received recall notice for the rear axle, had 2 (two) ford dealers look at the axle. First dealer noted cracks, offered to replace axle for $700. First dealer did not enter recall/inspection into ford database, no record. Second dealer performed inspection, said axle was "good to go". I inspected axle myself, evident that there is no adhesive under the bracket where the crack propagates. We rely on the automotive dealers to make and keep our vehicles safe. Now, we cannot trust the dealers to perform the recalls as they should. This is not a safe vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
In sept 2016, i received a recall notice in the mail from ford to re-inspect a previous recall repair for my rear axle from 2012.it stated that repairs would be made free of charge if defects were found in the repairs.it also stated that if i chose to do so, even if the repairs "passed", i could replace the axle for $300.since i worked in ky from feb through oct, i scheduled the inspection after returning home in nov, but did not actually get an appointment until dec 6th.as a result of the recall inspection on dec 6th, the dealer stated that the repairs were made correctly, but there were cracks in the axle.they stated it would cost $1,100 to repair if i chose.since i was not told it was a safety hazard and was presented to me as "optional", i did not repair. When i went to inspect the van for annual pa inspection on jan 5th, i was informed that it would not pass because of the cracked axle.they showed me the axle, and it is cracked the entire length on both sides.i went to speak with the nazareth ford customer service staff on jan 6th, and they told me there is nothing they can do and i should call ford directly.i called ford directly on jan 6th and they told me they can't do anything because the "allowable timeframe" ending oct 31st has passed.another call to the nazareth ford service manager on jan 6th yielded no progress. I can't believe that ford can get away with creating a safety hazard like this, not reveal how serious the situation is, and expecting a consumer to drop what they are doing to deal with a "fire sale" approach to repair in a 2 month window.they are the people with the faulty part, the faulty repair, and the misleading "successful" inspection, not the consumer.my axle was fine until they put their repair brackets on. I bought this vehicle brand new, and it has been garage kept.this vehicle has 107,200 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While at the dealer having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), the technician discovered that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000....updated 02/08/16
Vehicle on lift for oil change when mechanic noted that the sub-frame was rotted through on the driver side just above and in front of the wheel.he also noted that a repair bracket had been installed as part of the recall on the part of the frame behind the wheel.he said he would not drive the car too much longer without getting it repaired.he advised that i should take the vehicle to the dealer and advise ford which i did.ford declined to offer any assistance since it was beyond the recall warranty period.the reinforcement bracket was obviously not sufficient to repair the corrosion damage to the complete sub-frame.
Took my windstar to my mechanic for inspection.rear axle cracked.. Contacted ford,since in 2011 rear axle "patches"(their terminology) were installed after recallford had me tow vehicle to a local dealer. Dealer attempted to have ford reopen recall they refusedafter many calls they said they were not going to repair. Because. By national highway regulations they did all they were required to do.i pointed out that this is an ongoing problem and has they have documented --in the snow statessince patches installed.we have had 2 major hurricanes with 3 consecutive severe winters.i am very frustrated and hope something can be done.
While drivingvehicle rocked side to side, and the rear end wobbled.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph, the tire pressure gauge warning indicator illuminated. The contact continued to drive to an unknown tire store and noticed that the rear passenger tire was leaning towards the center of the vehicle, and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer (autonation ford, 23775 center ridge road, westlake, ohio 44145) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The dealer found no failure with the axle and stated that it was ok to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. When the contact parked the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard. Upon returning to the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel was tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was 198,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 1 mph, the transmission was shifted into reverse and the rear axle completely fractured into two pieces. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I was driving down the road on a city street at 35 mph and the rear axle broke on the driver side underneath the recall bracket installed by ford. Recall 10s13 was performed on this vehicle in 2008 or 2009. The brackets were installed as specified by ford and obviously were inadequate to fix or prevent the problem from the original recall. Ford should never have been allowed to get away with this poorly designed and executed repair to the axle. The vehicle was recently at a ford dealer that verified that the brackets were installed correctly per 15s27 and ford denied covering any of the repair cost.i have background study as a structural engineer (i'm a licensed civil engineer) and i used to work in an automotive parts and machine shop. Given my experience, if you refer to 10s13 there is a location on the axle referred to as a "tooling hole" on page 18 that should have been used if ford ever intended these repair brackets to do anything useful. I cant imagine any engineer designed these things and disregarded the obvious, tying the load to this hole. I have the vehicle back and i've used this hole on both sides to pull the axle back together and make it at least movable until the new part arrives, so not only does it make sense structurally, but it works physically as well. Why the nhtsa would allow ford to call this a fix and make these vehicles acceptable to drive is beyond me.the axle also has a horizontal crack in the middle, its been there since the brackets were installed. I do not believe ford has been honest or useful in taking care of this problem on these vehicles, and it appears the nhtsa is backing them on it. Curious how a recall for a cracking problem is not resolved but its not their responsibility? i would say at this point in time, there was no point in any of the recall work as nothing was fixed. Failure is identical to pre-recall.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact took the vehicle to a aaa repair facility for inspection. The mechanic placed the vehicle on a lift and found rust and corrosion on the axles and subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and found the same rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. Nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) was referenced. The failure mileage was 147,131.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgwthe consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner.the consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month.the consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving in reverse, both rear tires collapsed into the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the morristown ford dealer (located at 1112 w morris blvd, morristown, tn 37813) where it was diagnosed that the brackets were improperly installed. Another technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the brackets were installed correctly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The contact was informed to take the vehicle off their property because the vin was not included in a recall. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer stated that there was an open recall on the bracket that was improperly installed. The manufacturer sent an email to the morris dealer regarding the bracket failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
My back axle its rusted and its cracked.the mechanic mention this isvery dangerousif it breaks while driving.while the mechanic replaced my fuel pump he noticed this issue.
2003 ford windstarrear axle broke while driving on highway leaving car and driver stranded on bridge.driver was very lucky not to be hurt.car had previous recalls performed by ford on sept 4, 2012 as recall numbers 10s13 and 11s16, both done at same time.however these recalls were not effective as axle still broke on or about dec 2, 2016.dealer indicates axle can not be replaced under recall because recall expired on dec 31, 2015.ford customer service gave same reply.ford dealer in glenn burnie, md. Is replacing axle at an estimated $1,300.00.problem is, the new axle will probably be the same part as the original and still poses the threat of breaking again.these cars should be recalled as several deaths have already occurred.
I bought a 2003 ford windstar on july 7, 2003. Shortly after i left for pa, for vacation. After one week and a half on was on rt. 380 in pa, as i approched the exit the car started to shake. I did know what was going on, i prayed and got for the exit. At the end of the exit i got out of the car, walked around it and i couldn't see anything. So i thought if i could make it one more mile to the gas station i would be fine. I went 8' and i heard this noise. I gotout of the car and the wheel broke away from the wheel. My bumper cought the wheel and dented the bumper. The car was towed the the nearest ford dealership. They are saying it was soom thing i did to the car, and they will not take responsibility for the car. After many attempts to settle the matter they will do nothing for me.
Ford had a recall realaxel and they don't want to fix it
I have a 2003 ford windstar that has been owned by my family since it left the line. I was notified of a recall to the control arms in 2011 and took my vehicle to the dealer. In june 2012 i was driving home from work and had just turned on my street when i heard a loud bang and my car would barely more. When it happened i thought that my engine had hit the ground. I luckily was one house away from home( i had just gotten off the expressway traveling 70 miles an hour.) as i limped my way into the drive way i thought that maybe i had a flat the way that my car was driving. However when i got out of the car my entire drivers side of the car was less than an inch from the ground. After having it towed to a shop i was told that my strut (spring) had jumped off the mount. I was told there was nothing wrong with the strut (spring) but that it had jumped the mount. Needless to say when ford was contacted i was told that they were not responsible. This is very wrong given there was extentsive damage done to the control arm and it pulled the tie-rod end out of the passenger side. There were no issues with the front end and i feel that the brackets that were installed due to the recall may have shifted the strut and caused the damage. But ford would not have anything to do with the matter .
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
Our 2003 ford minivan passed front subframe inspection and "cleaning" on 3/14/2011 when vehicle was in for rear axle recall repairs.it was taken back to the dealership for front subframe recall on 7/11/2011 and recall repairs were made.in addition, other repairs were sold to us after a thorough inspection by mechanic.nine days later, while driving on the highway, a clunk noise was heard from the front of the vehicle.on 8/1/11, the dealership mechanic found a broken right sway bar due to excessive rust at the subframe attachment.service manager was told by ford that this failure is unrelated to the recall issue and that subframe replacement would not be provided by ford.we then had the mini van put up on a lift at an independent garage where repair of subframe was observed and pictures were taken of the subframe which was literally separated into sheets of rust under the repair brackets.any force to put bolts into the repair brackets could easily have hastened the corroded sway bar failure.we were told the mini van is safe to drive even without repair, however, we have no confidence in that and live in an area where there are lots of small children, joggers and pedestrians.we greatly fear that any further failure in the front end could result in serious injury or death to someone.vehicle has 84,000 miles.ford denies any assistance or responsibility for our issue.
We purchased the 2003 ford windstar in october of 2003. Since that time, the van has been in and out of the shop 5 times because of a loud screeching in the power steering, interior lights flickering on and off (which they told me that they couldn't find a reason for that and that i should just turn the interior lights off so that it dosen't happen), and a thumping in the front end when the wheels are turned sharply. They told me that i should bring the van to the shop whenever any of these things happen since they couldn't figure out what was causing these problems and i have done that. I am currently driving a loaner car from the dealership because the van is back in the shop. I called ford motor company and filed a complaint with them. I need to know why this is happening and what can be done to fix this van.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the rear axle was cracked and needed to be replaced. The failure occurred due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to olathe ford(205 s fir st, olathe, ks) where it was confirmed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
My 2003 ford windstar rear axle had reinforcement brackets installed for the recall 10s13. My rear axle beam still fractured under the bracket while i was driving. After paying over $300 in towing and service fees ford told me there is nothing they can do. I was driving with my husband and 4 children in the van. We are lucky it happened on a back road and going slow.
2003 ford windstar.consumer writes in regards to dealership refuses to repair axle recall notice until consumer pays for a new $300 axle replacement.the consumer stated the dealer installed the brackets at no charge.
It has an electrical problem.needs wiring harness, needs front and real axle replacement. Dangerous. Alarm goes off at random. Won't hold charge. Steering wheel bearings are shot.
Letter from congressman ryan on behalf of constituent re ford motor company issues.the consumer stated in may, the spring on the driver's side broke and punctured the tire. Three months later, the passenger front spring broke.updated 11/30/15.
Although my van has been through all recall repairs/inspections as i pulled into my local gas station today my rear axle broke.*dtvehicle was towed to closest dealership (dave knapp ford lincoln) where it was determined that the vehicle had passed inspection during the recall. As vehicle was being towed consumer noticed that the left bracket appeared to be placed incorrectly. *dl
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the technician noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear axle had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 91,453.
While cleaning the car i noticed a crack about 2 foot wide in the rear axle beam.
When i was pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy highway i could smell rubber burnig and i heard and felt a big loud bang,.then there was smoke all around van.it was the rear axle/ sub-frame fracture and yes there were recalls and work was done by ford dealer thank god me and my children were not hurt or killed this was very scary..
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and recently discovered that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
Driving home at about 20 mph and suddenly the left rear end of the van collapse onto the tire. I loss control of the vehicle monetarily, myself and my three children were very shaken up by the experience. Thank god we were not driving on the freeway or this could have been a very bad accident. The left rear tire was angle up into the wheel well. Upon inspection the rear axle housing had cracked and broke downward causing loss of control of the van. Contacted russ milne ford service dept. And was told there was nothing they could do for me other than me buying a brand new rear axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a scraping sound from underneath the vehicle and the rear passenger tire blew out. The contact noticed that the rear axle had fractured, which caused the tires to fail. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the vehicle had not been serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Heard a loud crack noise from my driveway where the vehicle was parked, found the left front struts coil spring to be broken in three pieces. I was fortunate not to be driving the vehicle at the time due to the fact the sprint would have penetrated the left front tire. I replaced the entire left front strut with a complete new strut that meets oem specifications. I was a bit leary about driving the vehicle the next day to take my wife to work, i visually inspected the right front strut coil spring and saw nothing visibly wrong with it. I was shocked to find out the right front strut spring broke while i was pulling forward later today at 151,725 miles. The broken piece is now pressing against the tire. I will now have to replace the right front strut with a new unit that meets oem specifications. I'm worried about other drivers having this issue if one breaks while driving at any speed and having the broken coil spring puncture their tire.
Sit down, get a coffee, because you will be reading a book. I purchased a 2003 ford windstar, with 20,000 miles, in 2005. I've had nothing but major problems. In 12/2008 with87,205 miles the transmission went,that was 2013.00 , then in 3-2009 check engine light, had to replace gaskets, that cost 500.00,. Then in 10/15/2010 i had to bring van in for different sensors, and abs light, and emergency brake light kept coming on. That was . That was 232.00. Then on 10/19/2010 brought van in to the ford dealer, because none of my gauges work, letting me know how fast i'm going, or how much gas i have. They say it is the gauge cluster, that's 500.00 alone not including labor, theyinform me i have a hole in the left rear axle, and i have to leave the van there, and i may also need a new alternator, and it may takes weeks for the part to come in. That's not including other miner repairs along the way. The best part of all. I still have 6 payments left. What rights do i have? i can't believe all the major issues. They should take this van, and give me a different one. Not a ford. I told you, that you were reading a book.
Vehicle in motion with family 70-75mph on interstate. Rear left tire began rubbing the inside wheel well. Pulled off from interstate to a nearby exit. Jacked van in a parking lot to see rear left subframe (axle) had fractured. Bracket installed by ford per rear subframe/axle recall had failed - missing fasteners - rusted away. Luckily family is alive, but vehicle was towed and presently in garage. Will ford repair it or buy it back?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While parked at an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs the technician noticed fluid leaking near the front drive side tire and stated it was coming from a fracture in the front axle. The technician stated that an axle would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The front suspension on the driver's side collapsed while we were driving.the wheel well ended up right on top of the tire and we ground to a halt.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000( suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle was later taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that the brackets that were installed on the vehicle from the recall were not steady and unsafe.the manufacturer was not contacted nor was the vehicle further repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 82,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear driver's side axle was cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). While driving over bumps in the road, the contact heard noises being emitted from the rear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rear axle was fractured. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The rear axle cracked and brocked in the midle made the back driver side tire to hit the back of the fender and i was unable to drive the car there was a recall but ford insisted in saying that there wasnt any thing they can do about that.
I learned of a front axle recall and when i called the dealership to schedule repairs, they informed me of a rear axle recall, so "repairs" were made to both front and rear axles at the same time. However, this morning on my way to work (luckily traveling at 25 mph vs 75 on the interstate last night) the rear axle broke midway between where the bracket, which was supposed to reinforce the axle, was attached.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the passenger's side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to taylor ford located at 13500 telegraph rd, taylor, mi 48180, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the suspension bracket was rusted and fractured from the axle. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated while having an inspection performed, the technician notified her there was a crack in the axle wheel. The vehicle was previously repaired under recall 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 129,151.
Ford safety recall 11s16 was to reinforce or replace rear axle to ensure vehicle safety.ford installed brackets that were either ineffective, improperly installed, or axle was already cracked when installed.when owner was informed of possible cracks in rear axle april 2013 ford was immediately notified and fords response is that there are no factory warranties or programs in effect to assist with this issue.this vehicle currently has 110200 miles on it.it has been driven 12,000 miles since the recall.at the time of the safety recall 11s16 repairs the owner had requested that ford replace the axle instead of installing brackets, and was willing to contribute towards the additional repair costs.ford refused to replace the axle, installing the brackets instead.subsequently, ford repairs were ineffective and resulted in cracks in the rear axle.as of this date, ford has taken the position that the repairs to the vehicle are the responsibility of the owner.the owner disagrees and is requesting that ford be required to live up to their agreement under the safety recall 11s16, to ensure that the rear axle of said vehicle meets or exceeds safety requirements.
I contacted this agency previously regarding the failure of the rear axle in detail. This note is sent to further explain the failure of ford, garlitch ford, and the nhtsa to properly assure me that the vehicle was repaired adequately. It was not. I removed the useless brackets garlitch ford installed under your and ford's direction, and the recall 10s13 was not performed properly. I have the evidence. I'd like to know what is the point in a recall when absolutely nobody will stand behind it? we may as well just ignore them all in that case.so to explain the problem, per the instructions for the recall the technician was supposed to remove all undercoat/paint/e-coat from areas specified to the base metal in order to inspect the axle for cracks. This was not done. Original e-coat is clearly visible in the photos. So the inspection of the axle was not done properly. I cant say i am surprised. Then, since the axle passed the improperly performed inspection, they installed the atrociously "designed" brackets to the axle. Again, the instructions say to remove all paint, undercoating, or e-coat from the axle to bare metal, as the epoxy or adhesive or whatever it is will not adhere to anything but bare metal. This was not done either, obviously.i did not take this in for recall 15s27 as there was no point. The only concern of that recall was to make sure the spacing from the axle weld to the bracket was within specification, and it was. Autonation ford of tustin confirmed that. However, this recall does not tell anyone if the original recall was done properly and if these were actually supposed to add structural strength to the axle they could not have in my case and would have contributed to its ultimate failure given that they were not properly attached.step up and get ford to cover this failure. Ford is blaming the "independently owned" dealer. What a joke.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud noise present and the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact merged over to an emergency lane and performed a brief inspection of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v194000 (suspension) and 12v195000(suspension); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while reversing at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, it was found that the rear axle was fractured and the front sub frame was completely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 12v195000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failures were confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Takata recalluncontrollable driving with steeringrear end fishtailing.
Bought the 2003 windstar in 04/26/ 2004 it was a certified program car from a dealer and had mileage of 013335 we have had several problems with it.first the rear doors will close and then reopen the dealer replaced the sensors in the doors still have that problem, second the ball joints need replaced, third the passenger window would not roll up or down intermittently, fourth lift gate door ajar light keeps coming on you get out and shut it and it still is on next time you open and close maybe a day or two later it will go off, fifth the abs and brake lights on dash come on and sixth the passenger door ajar light comes on and won't go off.the side doors and the window was noticed before the warranty went out so we bought the extended warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 65 mph, a clunking noise was heard and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a tire shop where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
I was driving on the interstate at about 60 mph changing lanes to the right i could hear tires squealing and the van felt like it was going to roll over to the left. I regained control, then i heard some creaking metal noise, then i heard a rubbing noise and saw a lot of smoke coming from the rear. I was able to pull over and inspect, what i found was the rear axle was broken and driver side tire rubbing inside the wheel well. I was very fortunate to have somewhere to pull over, otherwise to continue driving could rupture the tire and/or i would be left stranded in highway speed traffic.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front axle fractured and resulted in the detachment of the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 12v194000 (suspension). The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 04/22/14 ma
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear axle was corroded. Additionally, the abs, brakes and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 165,000. Djr
I have a 2003 ford windstar that was repaired under the rear axle recall a couple years ago, today on my drive to work the rear axle broke right underneath the area that ford repaired by placing a brace and bracket over, my car is now sitting along the side of the road, from what i have found out i am not the first person that has had the axle break after ford fixed it.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact called on behalf of the driver.the contact stated that while the driver was driving approximately 45 mph, an odor of burning rubber was present. After stopping the vehicle it was discovered that the rear passenger side wheel and tire was rubbing against the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side rear axle had failed. The mechanic also indicated that the failure had occurred on a previously repaired recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train). The local dealer krapohl ford & lincoln (1415 e pickard rd, mt pleasant, mi 48858) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The rear axle later became cracked and separated from the vehicle (which was replaced under the recall) due to corrosion. The manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,081 and the current mileage was 86,000.
While the 2003 ford windstar van was being operated and in motion, the vehicle's steering became uncontrollable and subsequently inoperable, leading to a breakdown in the roadway.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle exhibited two large fractures. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v195000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) however, the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 116,949.updated 11/29/16*lj
Purchased a 2003 ford windstar on 10/14/13,drove vehicle to south carolina from new jersey on 10/15/13,about halfway there noticed a loud clunking while braking, or turning vehicle left or right.had vehicle looked at by mechanic on 10/24/13.it was diagnosed as having a completely rotted subframe and motor mounts.i looked into recalls on the vehicle and found one for the subframe ,number 11s16.i called ford motor corporation on oct30,and 31st about the recall.i was told it was repaired back in apr18,2011.repairs done were an inspection of subframe,and all looked well.subframe was never replaced ,now 2 years later,ford has wiped it's hands clean of the recall saying it was satisfied on apr18,2011,by a mechanic claiming the subframe looked ok at the time.how does a faulty part that could cause a major accident,become ok because it looked good at the time of inspection?i am appalled and dishearten that a major corporation such as ford would take the easy way out and say it's not responsible for a part that they recalled initially,and now say that because it was inspected,it now is fine.i thought a recall was in place for public safety,and if so,how does it expire?
The rear axle on my vehicle cracked and caused my tires to rub against my vehicle, damaging brand new tires. When bringing the vehicle to the shop, was told that a patch had previously been made on the vehicle, but it was done badly and did not hold. Ford would do nothing to right this and denied that there was a recall on the vehicle. I was driving to school while this occurred on city streets.
I own a 2003 ford windstar se that has serious corrosion where the passenger side front control arm bolts into the frame. It has not failed completely, but i feel i should not be responsible for the cost of this repair.
Abs brakes light problem ford windstar 20003 air brakes problem ,cruise control problem suspension problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he heard a loud noise and the front end dropped the right control arm which separated from the front subframe. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the subframe corrosion was the cause of the failure and could be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 55,000.
While accelerating from a stop light, steering control was completely lost at approximately 35mph. The vehicle turned to the left, then right, and ran off the right side of the road. It would not move in either forward or reverse. Front wheels were pointed in different directions. The right front lower control arm had broken away from the frame, and the right front half-shaft had pulled out of the transaxle. The vehicle was towed to a nearby ford dealer. As of december 6, the dealer has not yet investigated the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact started the vehicle and shifted into the drive position. The vehicle failed to accelerate and it was towed to a local auto shop where they detected that the front passenger's side coil spring fractured. The contact stated that one year ago the front driver's side coil spring was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. The vin was unavailable.
I am entering this info on behalf of my brother, daniel cullen of meadville pennsylvania. Dan does not regularly use the internet.his 2003 model year ford windstar has the right front wheel assembly fall off due to rust. The car only had 95,802 miles and was less than 6 years old. The rusted part is called an engine cradle. Other instances can befound on the web going back several years. A ford dealer fixed the car at owner expense. The dealer reported that an air conditioning hose dripped on the rusted part contributing to the failure. I reported the problem to ford corporate hotline and they said they would not help my brother financially or take immediate action to correct this obvious safety defect.my brother was scheduled to drive the car next day 400 miles. If this failure had occurred at highway speed death and injury could easily have resulted. Please see to it that these vehicles are recalled asap. A recall can be achieved at reasonable cost: first inspect cars and if no rust is present at least reroute the a/c drip line. If rust is present, change the engine cradle for a few hundred dollars. Note that the web shows incidents going back several years, yet still these cars are out there turning into ticking time bombs in only 5 years of use!
2003 ford windstar, 59396 mi. Driving down lockport rd on 6/20/08, heard loud snap, clunk, then tire blow out. Called for aaa assistance, tow truck operator told me it was broken right spring, saying it was a common problem and had towed several minivans of this model, what could have happened if i made it 2 miles to interstate 190 where the speed limit is 65 mph? this happened at approx. 20 mph.is this a common thing like the tow operator says?in all, resulted in 555.25 in damage because of the spring failure.
My wife was driving in a parking lot with the kids and the front right strut spring on our 2003 windstar cracked in two. It broke the stabilizer end link and the strut bearing plate. The broken spring rubbed the tire, but didn't puncture it. The recall for this problem doesn't apply to this model year and it states the cause is corrosion. I am a licensed autobody technician and upon removal of the wheel and inspection of the spring i would say the alloy used in the spring is too brittle because it sheared clean at an angle. There isn't any signs of corrosion on the spring because it is coated. We live in southern ontario, canada where we see a lot of salt in winter and i've worked on a lot of rusty cars and i would say this definitely not climate related, but rather a manufacturing defect that if it occurred at highway speeds could lead to loss of life. It will cost me approximately $300-350 to fix this myself because you have to replace the springs in pairs.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the struts on the front right end of the vehicle were covered with rust and caused the right frontend of the vehicle to collapse. The contact lost control of the steering wheel while driving on thehighway; the front passenger side tire turned to the right when the contactmade a left turn. The cv joint and strut were damaged by rust, they fell off of the frame and detached from the axle. The contact is a service mechanic and observed layers of rust underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage and current mileages were 156000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the front right wheel fractured when attempting to make a leftturn.the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileage was74,000.updated 10/03/11updated 3/28/12
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the inner control arm on the steering wheel fell apart. The vehicle was uncontrollable and the left drivers side tire turned outward but the right passenger side tire would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who will inspect it and replace the inner control arm. There was no warranty related to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The vehicle accelerated without warning immediately after he approached a traffic light. The front coil springs on the drivers side also broke which caused the coil springs to pierce the tire and the front end of the vehicle fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility and the mechanic replaced the tires and the coil springs for over $800. The contact suspects that the failure was caused by the cruise control. The dealer didn't agree that the cruise control caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified; however, they have not responded. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.after shifting from park into reverse, the front passenger side tire blew out.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side coil spring failed and punctured the tire.the vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs and there were no recalls.the current mileage was 59,700 and failure mileage was 59,396.updated 02/24/09.*ljupdated 02/24/09.
With no warning, the front left coil spring on my 2003 ford windstar snapped as we were driving.the broken spring shot into my tire causing a blowout and loss of control of the vehicle almost hitting a guard rail and then oncoming traffic.we were able to get the vehicle under control and stop it but were lucky that we were only going 35 mph at the time.if this would have happened on a highway, there would have been injuries and possibly fatalities.this caused a very dangerous situation with myself, my wife, and my four children in the vehicle at the time.this has been a recurring issue with windstars since 1996.i had the vehicle repaired at a local repair shop.it was memorial day weekend and we needed our vehicle and, in addition, did not know what the problem was when i took it to be repaired.i phoned ford and they told me that this was not covered and would not reimburse me for the repair.with only 66,000 miles on my vehicle, this should not have happened and caused a very dangerous situation.now i am wondering when the other coil spring will snap.i believe that ford should be responsible for the repair of this vehicle since this is a recurring issue and could have caused a major accident.i have retained the broken coil spring.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.while driving 30mph the front driver side of the vehicle dropped on the ground due which caused the front coil spring to puncture the driver side tire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileage was 76000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear axles were fractured. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets were properly installed and the rear axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
Notified by ford motor co. About a volunteer recall for the inspection and repair or replacement of the rear axle for my 2003 ford windstar. Dealer found no cracks and applied anticorrosive material and reinforcment brackets. I believe that it's poor design is the sole reason for it's failure and this "temp" fix is only putting of the inevitable. Ford should be mandating that all windstar's affected on the road should have an axle replacement free of charge.*ln
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was at the dealer being repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). The technician diagnosed that the rear track bar was corroded and needed to be replaced before the repair could be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud, abnormal creaking. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a second repair shop where the contact was informed that the rear axle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The current mileage was approximately 125,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2003 ford windstar the side doors have not worked right from the time we bought this van. Took it back to dealer, said it's contacts are dirty. Still didn't fix doors they don't work right to this day now the abs brake light keeps coming on! the rear axel are cracking and recalled.the windstar should be recalledcomplete!
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated there was a four inch crack in the rear axle of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
2003 ford windstar seljust noticed i have a near complete cracked rear axle, on the drivers side, and the rear driver side wheel is angled in.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 10 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear tire was leaning inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have a cracked rear axle on my 2003 ford windstar. It falls just outside the dates for the current recall on windstars with cracked/broken axles, and ford refuses to help me.
2003 ford windstar - rear axle beam broke in half.
The contact owns 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and stated that he was not comfortable with the recall remedy offered. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the contact was told that his vehicle was not affected by the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer should replace the entire axle. The current mileage was 95,000.
I have a 2003 ford windstar.in april 2010 my rear axle suddenly broke.i paid a small fortune to tow and fix the problem.injuly my front axle suddenly broke leaving me with another large towing and repair charge.and now the car just doesn't drive nice and my traction and brake warnings have been lighting up on my dashboard.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was a recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The contact notified four different dealers regarding the recall and they were unable to inspect or repair the vehicle under the recall for a period of three months due to the part unavailability. There was no failure mileage.updated 02/11/11updated 12/05/2011 *ln
Vehicle pulls to the left at highway speeds and rear axledog tracks.unable to drive inleft lane of any major highway with out vehicle wanting to drive into oncoming traficor center median or retain wall.
Discovered 20" crack in rear axle assembly of my 2003 ford windstar.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was at the dealer for inspection per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), the technician diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not completely repaired at the time of the complaint. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was abnormally shifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while replacing the exhaust hanger, she noticed the rear axle was cracked in three different places due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received a recall notification associated with the rear axle under the manufacturer voluntary recall number 10s13. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they informed that the part would not be available until 2011. The contact was displeased to know the manufacturer would not provide a replacement loaner vehicle equal to the owner's vehicle during the recall remedy repair. The vin was unavailable. There was no failure mileage.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it swerved off the road. The rear two wheels wobbled and shifted the tires out of place. The contact was finally able to stop the vehicle when it came to a halt on the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact checked the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was worn. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was unknown.
2003 ford windstar was brought in to dealer for heat problem and vehicle was detained due to recall.did not get any information via mail regarding this recall.
Driving on smooth road when rear axel snapped and broke in 2 on 2003 ford windstar. Had car towed and is in to replace axel. Checked on carcomplaints.com and there were 44 instances of the rear axel on ford windstars breaking in the same place.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear of the vehicle suddenly began to wobble and vibrate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side axle was cracked. The contact was informed that the failure occurred even though a support bracket had been installed per a previous unknown nhtsa recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (buckeye ford in london, ohio) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the rear axle fractured not long after the recall remedy was performed. Afterwards, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle swayed to the left and right. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side axle fractured and the tire leaned inwards into the wheel well. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000. The vin was unavailable.
2003 ford windstar lx sport with approx 102000 miles - rear axle snapped while on i-95.pulled over to side of road because i noticed an issue with the vehicle.noticed cracked rear axle while on flatbed of tow truck.it appeared to have been rusted through from the inside, as there was no evidence of rusting on the exterior of the rear axle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately between 5-10 mph making a left turn and heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The rear tires were positioned outwardly with a detachment of the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was waiting on a repair estimate from the authorized dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was being driven, a burning rubber odor and loud noise were present. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not eligible for repair per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) because the brackets were not installed properly in 2011. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at various speeds and making a right turn, a loud noise emitted from the rear driver side wheel. The contact observed that the rear driver side wheel was bent in towards the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v193000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2003 ford windstar rear control arm rusted.during the week of 01/24/11, our windstar was taken in for a rear control arm failure.the unit was rusted and based on the recalls of the rear axel and now the front control arms, i am concerned this should be reviewed as well.the total failure of this part was causing the broken sections to rub against the fuel tank when going over bumps and turns.
2003 ford windstar xl was taken into a ford dealership , the rear axel was cracked in four places and concerned unsafe to drive. It has 57,000 miles on it. I am 79 years old . The van is garaged kept . The van was bought for my husband to get around as he was in wheelchair. Now deceased 5 years.
While i was driving i heard a weird sound and after i crossed train rails the rear axel got fracture.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a rack in the right and left side of the rear axle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly) and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,537.
Rear axle snapped and broke apart.
I own a 2003 ford windstar & the rear axle broke in two while driving.i have taken it to a ford dealership to have it repaired.just 3 weeks before i had it at that same dealership for service & they charged me to "shim" the rear wheels as they said it wouldn't align properly.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 50 mph, the rear axle fractured and the contact smelled smoke. Suddenly, the contact realized the rear of the vehicle was smoking. The contact pulled the vehicle over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear axle was collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new rear axle needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 55 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called crest ford flat rock (22675 gibraltar rd, flat rock, mi 48134) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that a few years ago, she noticed a crack in the rear axle. The crack had progressed and the vehicle was not longer able to be drive. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 256,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver heard a squeaking noise. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver noticed that the rear axle was cracked without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that there was a recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle did not crack "in the right place" and was not covered by the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stood by the dealer's decision. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. Whie the vehicle was in reverse, the rear axle fractured. The contact discovered that the rear axle and bracket were corroded, causing the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that the rear axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 116,949.updated 11/29/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the contact drove over a high water spot and the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and the vehicle swerved off the highway and caused damage to the rear passenger tire and wheel.the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop for the failure where the contact was advised that the rear axle was cracked due to corrosion and contributed the tire and wheel failure.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:10v385000 (suspension:rear: axle:non-powered axle assembly) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Safety recalls concerns: 09v399000, 10v38500, 11v030000. Recall on # 10v385000 was repaired but still having a problem with the repair have taken back three times they couldn't find anything, but there is still a problem it makes a popping noise when vehicle shifts. Recall on #11v030000 was not repaired, took in for inspection to ford they said as long as i was in alabama i nothing to be concern about, the recall notice stated if the vehicle passed inspection the dealer is authorized to complete reinforcement, my vehicle passed inspection but no repair was made.recall on 09v399000 i have talk with them several times they informed me there was no recall for this vehicle for that recall .
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer were not properly inspecting or handling the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 200,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owned a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear axle on the driver side fractured. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it flipped multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The rear axle was fractured, even though the reinforcement brackets were on correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle on the vehicle was defective. The dealer stated that the vehicle had already been repaired per a previous recall regarding the rear axle. The contact inquired about reimbursement eligibility for the repairs. The nhtsa campaign number and failure mileage were not provided.
2003 ford windstar rear axle has a large crack about a foot from the drivers side.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that he noticed that the rear axle was cracking. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperative and unable to be used because the crack was five inches around the axle. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: nonpowered axle assembly). The current mileage was approximately 91,000. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
My daughter owns a 2003 ford windstar minivan.after hearing about the recall of these vehicle, we looked at her rear axle and noticed a large crack.when we brought it to a local ford dealer in hanover massachusetts we were told the vin # for her van was not on the recall list. When we told them there was indeed a crack in the axle they said we would have to pay for it to be repaired.we contacted ford motor company who said my daughter's vehicle was manufactured in may 2003 and the recall only covered minivans made up through february of 2003.we are not convinced that the axle in her van is not the same ones used in the cars made up through february.ford said they will not fix it.my daughter has a 2year old and a 4 year old and we lent her one of our cars to use because we are so worried about the safety of our grandchildren.i cannot believe that ford will not own up to this faulty axle and repair it.please help if you can and let me know if you agree with us that ford should be held responsible.my daughter works so hard and does not have the means for an expensive repair.she had to fix the transmission not long ago to the tune of $2000.00.this car has been nothing but a problem and the problems continue. We are filing this complaint, not because of an incident, but to prevent one.thank you for your attention to this matter.updated ivoq09/27/10
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and10v385000(suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). She took her vehicle into the dealer november of 2010 for both recalls and the parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. There are no failures at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was a loud noise heard then the vehicle collapsed. The contact steered the steering wheel to move the vehicle off the road and heard metal screeching coming from the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured into two parts. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 158,000.
2003 ford windstar.consumer states discontent with the way recall for the cracked rear axle was handled.the dealer inspected the vehicle and it was determined there was a crack in the rear axle. However, the consumer was informed the vehicle may not be repaired for 120 days due to the part not being available.the abs had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving at 30 mph, the rear tires began abnormally tilting inward. The contact moved off the roadway and found that the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 110,306.updated 10/13/10the consumer stated he heard unusual noises coming from the vehicle and soon discovered the rear tires were tilted in at the top. He discovered the axle was 3/4 cracked through. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Updated 10/14/10
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was covered with rust and shaking violently while driving. The brake pedal also extended to the floorboard when it was engaged. All of the gauges on the instrument panel fell below zero, the brake light illuminated while all of the lights on the instrument panel began to shut on and off. The rear axle was cracked on each end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who added two plates on each side of the axle.the contact referenced recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) & recall 11v030000(structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was concerned with the remedies and stated that they were inadequate. The contact asked the dealer if they could guarantee that the axle would not break with the two plates but received no guarantee. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 127,000. The failure mileage was unknown.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes regarding recall notice *tgwthe rear axle failed, prior to the recall notification.
Driving out of parking lot onto the road, my rear axle broke in two. Had just had it at ford for front tire rods, rotation of tires and alignment. I asked them to look it over because i was going on vacation. Updated ivoq 11/03/10the consumer was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall, because her vehicle was manufactured after the recall cut-off date. Updated ivoq 02/01/11.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgwthe consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner.the consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month.the consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the contact drove over a high water spot and the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and the vehicle swerved off the highway and caused damage to the rear passenger tire and wheel.the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop for the failure where the contact was advised that the rear axle was cracked due to corrosion and contributed the tire and wheel failure.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:10v385000 (suspension:rear: axle:non-powered axle assembly) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 103,000.
2003 ford windstar. Consumer writes in regards to the performance of the ford motor company and two safety recalls *tgwthe consumer stated the inspections and repairs were not conducted in a timely, efficient, and responsible manner.the consumer stated when he finally received an appointment for the axle inspection, it was determined the axle was cracked in three places. The dealer did not have the replacement parts and the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive, and therefore, it was left at the dealer for over a month.the consumer stated he then received another recall relating to the subframe. The consumer contacted the dealer regarding the second recall and was informed they were aware of it and he would be contacted when the repairs for the second recall had been completed. The consumer received a voice mail from the dealer stating the parts for the axle had arrived. However, it was discovered the engine had an oil leak, the sway bar link was broken in the front, the right front tire was badly worn on the inside and the left rear shock was completely blown out.
Abs/airbag, tire gauge lights on - ebcm module failure.
Tire pressure monitoring systems fails.after set, lights up although the tire pressure is properly set.advance trac system - automatically engages in conditions that do not require it (e.g. Driving on the interstate).the vehicle immediately slows with a griding noise.both incidents have been reported to the dealer who has said that these are sporadic problems that have occured and that they have not been able to replicate, therefore, they can do nothing.however, after reviewing your site, i see that i am not the only person experiencing the same problems.
Consumerhad vehicle for 7 weeks, and the check tire pressure light stayed on. Consumer tookvehicle to the repair shop 3 times.ford maintained it could not resolve the problem. Consequently, consumer would just have to live with that light staying on.
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
2003 ford windstar.abs and brake warning light come on intermittently.seams to be mostly when wet roads, but has occurred on dry days also.took to local ford dealer and was told abs module had a lot of error codes and the wiring connection looked damp.mechanic put dielectric grease on the connection, but i received no info on the error codes.
Brake warning light and abs warning light both come on and stay on, beginning at varying times after beginning driving. After testing at ford dealership, mike fitzpatrick ford in newnan, ga, diagnosis was abs controller failure. Corrective action was to replace abs control unit and the brake light switch operated by the brake pedal. Continued to operate vehicle until june 20, 2011 because brakes and brake light worked and the cost was prohibitive. Part numbers replaced were 2f2z-2c219-ba control and sw-6218 switch. The abs control failure at 84,500 mileage on this vehicle indicates an inadequate reliability of design and/or manufacturing quality.
My 2003 ford windstar has been continuously giving my electrical problems. First the rear parking sensors disengage when in reverse. While driving the abs, brake and traction control lights come on the dashboard. I'm not sure what it does, but the vehicle does then not function properly. The traction control and brakes don't seem to be working properly.
My 2003 ford windstar keep showing system information error and abs, brake light,od offlights stays on. This normally starts after about two to three minutes into driving.
Ecm module defected according to the brake shop.the brake shop pulled the codes and all the codes said to replace the ecm module.the reason i took my 2003 windstar tothebrake shop because my brake light, on by dash, comes on and my brakes makes noise like the brakes are on but they are not.this problem is intermittent and the brake light resets when the minivan is turned off.the brake shop said i had excellent brakes and the ecm module is defected. It will cost 600-800.00 dollars for repairs at my ford garage.but i understand as of now, there is no recall for the ecm module, however there maybe a recall in the near future.a recall will be great for me saving me 600-800.00 dollars. Thanks
I have a 2003 ford windstar limited. The check advancetrac and abs light come on intermittently...hirsch ford in michigan city was unable to find the problem and give me an estimate on repairs after spending 1 1/2 hours diagnostic time...another repair shop was able to pull the c1185 code as well as several others from the onboard computer but only gave me a $1400.00 repair estimate to replace the abs module. No repairs have been done.
Abs, traction control, and brake lights come on.
This is in regards to the rear axle cracking. During my recent state vehicle inspection, the rear axle was found to be cracked. The rear axle was reinforced per recall notice in 2011, but where the reinforcement is at, is where axle is cracked.ford will not cover the replacement of the axle due to the recall already being performed and is outside the 12 months/12,000 mile warranty.the reinforcement that they provided does not fix the issue, it only pushes the issue out. I have seen many other people having this exact issue happening.
I understand there is a recall on certain ford windstar models in the northern states due to a defective rear axle. I have a 2003 ford windstar van vin: [xxx] which we purchased used in july 2004. From what we were told when we bought it, the vehicle came from ohio. On 12/28/10, i called a local ford dealer who ran my vin through their database and i was told my vehicle is not part of the recall. I was told it would cost $95 for their service dept. To check my rear axle for the defect since it isn't under the recall. I want to make sure my vehicle is or is not part of the recall. I saw a abc news report on dec. 20th which makes it sound like the recall may be extended to certain vehicles. If my vehicle originated in ohio, it should be part of the recall. Please help me with this situation. Thanks!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Rear axil broke while driving down the road.it looks like it rusted through
Abs light came on over a year ago.code showing is c1185.speedometer, tachometer, don't always work.
While driving my vehicle i noticed a rubbing sound.i inspected the tires and saw that the right reartop oftire was leaning in towards the van.i took the van to the shop and was told that the cradle was defective and i would need a new one.
It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
Vehicle violently buckles forward and back when stopped at light. This continues for a few minutes then the abs light, brake light, and check engine light turn on at the same time and the car stops buckling. This happens at least once each time i use the vehicle. So approximately 5-9 times a day. The buckling is so bad i'm afraid my foot will slide off the brake pedal and i will roll into an intersection. I took my vehicle to theodore robins ford in costa mesa (949) 642-3017 today and they say there is nothing they can do. I also found this website talking about this exact problem http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.please help[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I stopped at a stop sign and upon pressing the gas the van lurched forward a bit then i lost all the gears. Had to push it off the road with 4 children seated inside. It's like it's stuck in neutral, no gears at all. Had it towed and currently waiting on mechanics diagnosis. Very unsafe!! we could have been injured or worse. Something needs to be done about this!!! i see page after page about this happening to people. Same problem same model & year of windstar. Shame on ford motor company.
Power steeling pump fluid all over hood over engine belt.
On highway (md route 4) off ramp, van suddenly shifted itself into neutral and wouldn't move.coasted onto very narrow shoulder on blind uphill curve to barely allow other cars to get by.towed to repair shop.had to replace transmission with a remanufactured one for $3,300.
Our windstar was recalled 3 times under ford's safety recall # 15s27/nhtsa recall # 15v-608 for the rear axle. The first recall was to check for cracks and if none found, the axle was painted. The second recall was to check again for cracks and if none found, the ford dealership attached 2 brackets that were not painted. The first two recalls were free. Then the third recall came to again to check for cracks and this time they found 2 cracks in our axle and it had to be replaced. The dealership, park ford in mahopac, ny 10541, per ford corporate, charged me $300 plus $25.13 for tax. They call the charge a "discounted replacement". I have experienced many recalls in my life time and this is the first time that i have been charged for a recall for a defective part. How is this possible? are you aware that ford is charging owners for this recall? is this legal for ford to do?fyi i also complained to ford's customer serviceand was told via email that i had to pay to replace the axle.this was a defective axle and not my fault. The vehicle only had 84,520 miles
After driving the can for about ten minutes the abs light and brake light came on . Since july 2013 it has been happening almost everyday. Just winter time it doesn't happen as often as in summer. After checking the car i get code c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1246 c1250 c1242 c12214
The rear axle or metal brackets on my vehicle snapped while i braked for another vehicle approaching. I had the metal on my axle welded to fix the problem temporarily that is because it is currently broke again. I believe there is a recall for this specific problem.
My ford windstar lx 2003 doesn't crank over, it is just silent, but all the lights, radio and windows work.
I have a 2003 ford windstar that has been owned by my family since it left the line. I was notified of a recall to the control arms in 2011 and took my vehicle to the dealer. In june 2012 i was driving home from work and had just turned on my street when i heard a loud bang and my car would barely more. When it happened i thought that my engine had hit the ground. I luckily was one house away from home( i had just gotten off the expressway traveling 70 miles an hour.) as i limped my way into the drive way i thought that maybe i had a flat the way that my car was driving. However when i got out of the car my entire drivers side of the car was less than an inch from the ground. After having it towed to a shop i was told that my strut (spring) had jumped off the mount. I was told there was nothing wrong with the strut (spring) but that it had jumped the mount. Needless to say when ford was contacted i was told that they were not responsible. This is very wrong given there was extentsive damage done to the control arm and it pulled the tie-rod end out of the passenger side. There were no issues with the front end and i feel that the brackets that were installed due to the recall may have shifted the strut and caused the damage. But ford would not have anything to do with the matter .
Rear axle is cracked and has to be replaced.ford recall in 2011 for issues with the rear axle - dealer installed additional support brackets in lieu of replacing the axle with a new axle of current design.if they would have done the replacement with the current axle design and not added a temporary fix to prolong the life of a defective axle, today i would not be responsible for the financial replacement.i am very fortunate to have noticed an issue and brought this to the attention of my dealer who discovered the crack.i do have a concern though with the ford dealer - they know about the axle issues, failures and recall.they recently inspected the vehicle, replaced various parts, etc. At a cost of $2,800 including brakes, drums, etc.they saw the condition of the axle - they had to know if was due to fail sooner than later - very concerning.ford is not taking responsibility for their design flaw and lack luster recall which amounted to adding some brackets to cause the axle to break in a certain area to reduce the possibility of a complete failure / fatal accident.
The ford dealer just serviced two safety recalls, i.e. The engine subframe fracture and rear axle on the week on 3/7/2016. I immediately feel the car sway slightly at high speed. I thought it might be alignment issue, so didn't pay too much attention. On 3/29/16, the car sway badly especially when i brake, then i realize something serious wrong. I took a look of subframe and found out one mounting screw is missing, and a sway bar nut is missing and leaving the bolt hanging there. I brought the car back to dealer to get it repaired next day. Then on 4/3/16, my car caught on fire by itself while driving on highway.
Driving home from work when my rear axle cracked. Almost lost control of the vehicle but was able to pull over.
2003 ford windstar 71,000 miles - bought new for $35,000in december 2003, i purchased a new 2003 ford windstar.i am the onlydriver of this van, to and from work and a few road trips.in the beginning a few things went wrong but i wasn't too concerned at the time.since then, here is a list of things that has gone wrong with this van:1.no heat - blender actuator2.driver's sidewindow wouldn't roll up or down (fixed)3.passenger side window and back windows do not work4.interior lights go on and off5.gasket replaced on engine because car was dying when i came to a stop. ($450)6.rear window defroster doesn't work7.rusting out by back tires8.transmission failure $2,800.fluid from the radiator got into the transmission fluid! (now how did that happen other than being defective)9.2 safety recalls i am lucky i haven't been killed in this vehicle!the transmission failed with no warning!you would think when i had my car serviced they would have noticed that my transmission fluid did not look right.i am so frustrated with this van that i have worked hard and struggled to pay for, but i did it.my entire family has always stuck by ford and i have always defended them.i can't afford another vehicle right now so i had to dig deep to pay for these repairs.i have done quite a bit ofresearch on this vehicle and i cannot believe there hasn't been a recall on the transmission. Now i am stuck with driving a $35,000 van that i don't feel safe driving![xxx] copy to:nhtsa (national highway traffic safety administration)missouri attorney general (consumer protection)information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am unable to get the recalls dated february and march 2011 complied with.i keep getting the run-a-round.the parts are on order and etc.
I recently bought a 2003 ford windstar mini van in flordia from someone on craigslist in that use to live in virginia. No longer than 2 weeks after i bought the van the engine light, abs, and brake light came on and the van was jerking very hard when the gears were changing. I took the van to a ford dealership and paid $90 for a diagnosis test. The dealership informed me i had to replace the full body throttle which i paid $230 for. 2 weeks after i replaced the full body throttle the engine, abs, and brake light came back on and the jerking continued. I was not informed by the dealership that there was a recall on the ford windstar mini van 99-03.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
2003 ford windstarrear axle broke while driving on highway leaving car and driver stranded on bridge.driver was very lucky not to be hurt.car had previous recalls performed by ford on sept 4, 2012 as recall numbers 10s13 and 11s16, both done at same time.however these recalls were not effective as axle still broke on or about dec 2, 2016.dealer indicates axle can not be replaced under recall because recall expired on dec 31, 2015.ford customer service gave same reply.ford dealer in glenn burnie, md. Is replacing axle at an estimated $1,300.00.problem is, the new axle will probably be the same part as the original and still poses the threat of breaking again.these cars should be recalled as several deaths have already occurred.
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While driving i heard a loud crack noise and seen smoke in rear view mirror. When i got out tire was tilted completely in the rear. Come to find out my rear axel completely cracked while i was driving! called ford they said the recall was fixed in 2011 and there was another recall fixed in 2013. Since it was already " fixed" they will not cover the work. I now have to pay 600 to get this fixed out of pocket and there is no reason the axel should have broke in half like it did! very upsetting to know i could've had my children in the car with me and this could have definitely caused an accident !! i know this problem was not fixed correctly in the first place it was just a bandaid for ford!
The abs light keeps coming on in my ford van and the brakes get hard to push. It seems to happen more often when the van warms up or the whether gets warm. Ford does not recognize a problem and will not fix it.
On this date, i was driving my vehicle at speed when the sub frame failed. This caused the steering to drop out, leaving me with no control of the vehicle. I narrowly missed an 18 wheeler doing a turn and got stopped. Ford had my vehicle for over 2 weeks, and didn't provide a rental vehicle for 10 days. Ford refused to cover the steering mechanism, even though it plainly says on they're website that would be a consequence of sub frame failure. I have made over 30 phone calls to the dealer and ford motor company's customer service hotline, and now the dealer is telling me my vehicle is fixed, but i have to pay for the parts put on, and a repair i did not pre-authorize.i am a disabled veteran, and i want someone to explain to me how a vehicle that was perfectible drivable before this happened is now being held hostage by a dealer until i come up with $140, because the mfgr part failed and almost caused me to be killed.the ford case number is [xxx] .thanks for your time and attentioninformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Replaced water pump had started for about 10 minutes shut off tried to start it the next day avert nothing no clicking or humming or anything all the dashboard lights came on even i tried to start it and threw headlights are really bright but however they do not come on when i try and start my van there is a very faint clicking noise coming from the fuse box inside the van. When i realized my water pump wad about to go out because it was trickling from the waterpump so i bring it home after dropping my sister off pull in my driveway shut it off bring my things inside hip back out with my fiance and it had done leaked every bit of antifreeze out of it and it's been sitting since july 10 2017 only started once for 10 minutes shut it off ance tried to start it again an nothing it wouldn't even start with a jump
Wife was driving home .turning on our street,15 to 20 mph.heard a loud noise and couldnt steer the van.tow truck driver told us the bracketsrusted off the subframe.went to ford garage they said they had one in 2weeks prior and it was my prolbem.the van only has 42,000 on it.wow..to think i have 3 ford products in my drive.
The rear axle on my father-in-law's minivan snapped in half, even though the brackets for the first recall were installed and the brackets were then inspected and signed off on during the second recall. Both recalls were signed off as completed and safe but while driving 45 mph, with four small children in the car, the axle snapped in half. We've reached out to both ford directly and the dealerships and no one will assist. Clearly the brackets were not an acceptable fix for this highly dangerous issue. Four children could have been hurt or even killed due to ford's negligence to properly address this issue. Ford failed to properly correct the issue with the first recall and apparently didn't correct it with the second either.
Takata recall, received safety recall notice 15s27 from ford motor company, stating that rear axle reinforcement brackets may have been installed improperlyand may result in complete rear axle fracture and an increased risk of crash. I have taken my windstar in for the inspection and they are telling me the rear axle does need replaced but it will cost me $300, my concern with this is if it is a "safety recall" why should i have to pay out of my pocket.
The brake light has been coming on, the check engine light has been on for some time, and the vehicle is currently leaking what appears to be brake fluid.
Car stopped running,after stopping would not restart with switch on,turned off ign switch and turned back on and it restarted. I inquired at the ford dealer and they said they never heard of this problem. Since that this has happened 100's of times including a number of times on a roundabout where the loss of pwer steering is especially scaring. I have adjusted to this problem by putting the car in neutral,turning off the ignition and then on and starting the engine again, normally this is an inconvenience but on a 2 lane roundabout it is a danger.
My rear wheel hub assembly, where it attaches to the axle beam reinforcing flange cracked while i was turning left from a stop light. I found out that there was a recall for the rear axle reinforcement brackets, so i took my van to a ford dealership in knox, indiana (best ford). After a few days, they said that ford would not cover the damage done to the rear axle. They said that it was previously repaired, however, i see on this website that a recall for my vehicle is incomplete and that ford had an additional recall for the same issue.
My instrument panel keeps going crazy. The rpm needle is now pointing down into the dash. The speedometer usually is not working correctly, it will say that i am doing 20 mph, when i am doing more like 45-50. The gas gauge sometimes says that it is on empty, when i have a full tank of gas. Sometimes the needles work, sometimes they don't (with the exception of the rpm needle...it hasn't moved from that buried in the dash spot for a couple of months now), sometimes the speedometer needle goes all the way to the right and then gets buried in the dash also, so far though, each time, it has came back...even though it rarely registers even close to the correct speed. The repair for this is going to be about $700 is what i was told. I do not have that kind of money, and i am constantly praying that my 17 year old daughter who has to drive it sometimes, does not get into an accident because she is going too fast, and has no clue how fast she is actually going, or one of us may get a speeding ticket. I have looked at websites and seen that a lot of people are having these problems, so ford should do the right thing and make a recall, before someone is seriously injured or even killed!!! also, not sure if it is related or not, but the abs light stays on.
While in 75mph speed limit upon entering into a 70mph limit i pushed cst on cruise panel steering wheel.i not only slowed but my van continued to slow while heavier traffic was skirting and trying not to run me over. It was at less than 40mph i was able to get on the emergency lane.would not respond to drive, 1st, 2nd, reverse gears. Engine sounded like in neutral, going nowhere, when foot applied to accelerator. No warning given;no transmission problems or noise beforehand. Stranded 400 mi from home, towed to sterlingford dealership in opelousas, la with van left there and no notion of when firm diagnosis, torque converter was the first suggestion, pulling transmission pump and much more costly was second.was told by preus ford they "thought" there had been recall regarding this problem. Don't know.
My wife was parked and started our 2003 ford windstar on 6 aug 2007 when she noticed a large amount of white smoke coming from the engine compartment, she had already driven the vehicle for approximately 40 miles that morning. Thinking the engine was on fire she opened the hood, she saw the smoke coming from the electrical connection leading to the speed control pressure switch.the vehicle was immediately off and she notice the speed control pressure switch and electrical connection wire was badly charred. She attempted to restart the vehicle several times with the same result, large amounts of white smoke and strong odor of burning wire. We where lucky that it did not ignite into a fire. We are passing this information along so that everyone who needs to know will get the message. I checked and did not find a recall for this particular problem on this make and year.
Driver was stalking a pedestrian.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While the vehicle was parked, it idled at an accelerated rate. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tp sensor and multiple other parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
For a few years, the abs warning light has been intermittently coming on. It has mostly been during the warmer months of the year. Also, the brake warning light has been intermittently coming on. Sometimes the two lights come on together sometimes individually. Also, the low tire pressure warning has come on numerous times when there was no issue with tire pressure. Now i have a new issue- the speedometer is reading incorrectly. This is very unsafe because i am teaching my son how to drive and he is very nervous already, now he has no idea how fast he is going! this problem is also intermittent but happens 80 percent of the time the vehicle is driven. Mostly, it is indicating about half of the vehicles actual speed. I also got an airbag warning yesterday for the first time. I assume this issue will start to show up more often now. This vehicle is unsafe to drive with all of these erratic warnings and indications. Please help the nation out by mandating a recall of the ford windstar wheel speed sensors & vehicle speed sensors.
55000 miles. Original owner 09s09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid250.00 abs/brake lights intermittent, occasional burning smell, rear tail light remain on. Battery dies (on#3) flashing interior lights, radio go out upon braking. Dealer performed recall (wire thing) said need new ecu and hcu at cost of 1800.00. Have had car in and out of service many times for strange electrical occurrences and warning light problems. Always said can not duplicate. Have seen hundreds of complaints on message boards www.fordwindstarrecall.info, www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/abs+warning+light,www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2003/ford/windstar/electrical+system. From consumers with similar complaints. Feel car is not safe. Low miles, always had scheduled maintenance.
Was on the street driving, lights started flashing on dashboard van shut off in the middle of the street battery, alternator, blew out, was driving again van was ilde up really bad and while my feet was on the brakes it started moving on its own and ran into someone else vehicle, and also van was on the road started running bad broke down on a busy street once i was pushed to a safe location all my fluids were on the ground and the van was smoking really bad and lights on dashboard were flashing.
Abs and brake light comes on after 5 minutes, when the car is turned off it resets but the comes on again 5 minutes or so after driving.cruise control not working.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while at a traffic stop, he accidently engaged the cruise control resume mechanism. The vehicle suddenly increased acceleration and the engine was turned off. After restarting the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a recall related to the defect. The cruise control cable was disabled. The nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
2003 ford windstar has electrical problems, abs light stays on, brake light stays on and the speedometer and the odometer do not work now.
Brake light and abs lights are on, brakes are fine, fluid level is fine, but light is on. Abs now not working. Speedometer does not go above 40 mph until driven at least 3 miles, this is also causing the cruise control to not work smoothly. Transmission is not shifting into overdrive, transmission is clean and working.all of these issues began within a few weeks of each other.
Cruise control automatically engages and slowly accelerates the vehicle.when not using cruise control and i remove my foot from the gas pedal (not yet applying the brakes), the vehicle does not slow down, but actually accelerates at a slow rate and continues to do so until i apply the brakes.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the abs and the brake light continued to illuminate while the cruise control was activated. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but the contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. Manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000.
We own a 2003 ford windstar van. Ever since we have had the van after running at cruising speed the engine will not idle down. We have taken it to the dealer several times but they could not fix it. Being a former ford tech. I tried to fix it my self and replaced the tps sensor with no luck. No matter where you set the idle speed the problem will come back. We have been dealing with problem for three years now and are growing very tired. Not only is this dangerous it is wearing out brakes faster. It seems to be an electronicproblem where the computer will not lower the idle. I have checked the throttle cable and throttle valve and nothing is binding. I can't blame the mechanic at the dealership, i blame ford. I hope this can be corrected before someone gets hurt. I bought this van so i would not have to worry about my wife and kids.
Abs brakes light problem ford windstar 20003 air brakes problem ,cruise control problem suspension problem.
While driving my 2003 ford windstar model sel, i'm encountering a problem with the braking system/abs, as well as, my cluster gauge going haywire doing what it wants on and off on its own.the braking system is starting to become more frequent.i've gone to ford for this particular problem and a few others.ford looked at my car and told me the rear axel had cracked and they repairedthe axel on recall.i informed them about the abs breaking system.i've been to two separate dealers in staten island, ny.one dealer told me it looks like i have an electrical problem not sure if it's related to cluster gauge/braking system.they told me i had a problem with the right rear window motor as well, which ford fixed supposedly.as far as the braking system goes they told me they took it for a ride and did not see anything wrongwith my vehicle.i told them about the cluster gauge doing what it wants, the abs working/not working.having a hard time stopping car, as well as, telling both ford dealers about my wife having no choice but to pull off the highway because she was having this particular brake problem.i told them the only way she was to stop the vehicle was to crash into these big green metal commercial garbage containers at approximately 10 miles per hour.i showed them the damage to the front of my vehicle as well as telling them my wife had hurt her neck, i was told from both ford dealers that we don't see a problem we can't fix a problem and i am now reading on the web that there seems to be a problem with these cars up to 2003 with everything i have explained up til now.if anybody has any input or contact info for me to call to help me, i would deeply appreciate any help you can provide before one or all of my family members become injured or god forbid fatalities.
Abs, brake warning lamps lit, speedometer doesn't show the operating speed.
Loss of brake fluid (problem # 1) melted brake deactivation switch (problem # 1) brake light on after brake service. (we think this back pressure brakes the deac switch) (problem # 1) brake light (red) (problem # 1 or problem # 2) 15 amp fuse #10 blowing out (problem # 1) fire or smoke coming from under the van abs ecm area while off. (problem # 1) melted abs ecm wiring connector. (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 # 2 or problem # 1) ford trouble code c1185. (problem # 2 or problem # 1) brakes turn on squeel without warning. (problem
While at a stop, the vehicle would try to accelerate forwardeven though the consumers foot was on the brake. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Abs light stays on. Car idles high all the time, speedometerand all other dashboard control go haywire for no reason. I have to pound on the dashboard to make it stop. This had been going on for a long time. Carmd device states abs sensor need and various other thing. I have spend a lot of money to no avail. Seat belt attached to sliding door on the right side which is to cross over to the passenger on the second row never worked. I purchased this as a used vehicle six years agoi do like this mini van but with all of the major problems i really don't think i will be able toafford this vehicle much longer. Please help me it you can. I live in an area where a vehicle is mandatory and i am on a fixed income. I just want to be safe on the road. Please help.
Abs light along with brake indicator light is on.multiple defect codes for abs module shown on scanner.brakes not fully stopping vehicle when depressed. Bought vehicle in may 2014.cruise control acting funny.
While driving the red brake and yellow abs light appeared on the dash.a mechanic looked at the problem and noticed that the "cruise control knock off switch" was leaking brake fluid.there was also a service bulletin and recalls concerning this particular switch on multiple ford vehicles except on my 2003 windstar.apparently, fires have been caused by this faulty switch.i paid for ford to replace the switch which cost $145.00 (parts and labor) but that did not solve the problem of the brake light and abs light.they indicated that the electronic control unit has failed due to the faulty switch.
System failure, speed control, speedometer, odometer, heater/airconditionerafter looking up online what caused my systems to fail, i went to sinclair to purchase the part. I was told by parts mngr that it was on re-call for that and i would have to have it fixed by their service dept. They confirmed this was on re-call and had me return later that afternoon. After four and a half hours i was asked to come back that they were having difficulty fixing the problem. I attempted to make an appt later the next day and was told it was too late that i did notbring my vehicle in in a timely manner and they will no longer fix my vehicle. Their are no expiration dates on this re-call. I have received a customer service receipt explaining what they did and stating that they strive to give the best customer service. What a joke, they left me with a vehicle that is not safe to drive in this condition, after taking up my whole afternoon. I responded with a very disheartened lack of satisfaction and was referred to ford headquarter. I was told that this was never a re-call item by ford. If this was handled acurately the first time, my car would already be fixed. Dave would never have let this happen, he built this dealership on the concept of good customer service. If his team made an error, he would fix it on principal even if it meant he ate the cost. I guess his reputation was buried with him.i will be looking to purchase a vehicle in january and i will purchase from someplace else.[xxx]please help us get our van fixed.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abs indicator keeps turning on and off randomly at increasing intervals and is now staying on more often. The speedometer's needle in the dashboard also fails to register the speed that the car is going and moves wildly back and forth.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While drivingapproximately 30-40 mph, the gauges on the dashboard began to fluctuate sporadically. The abs and brake warning lights would also illuminate intermittently. On one occasion, the contact stated she observed smoke coming from under the hood. The dealer advised an unknown fluid had leaked onto the abs modular and burned. The contact secured an appointment with the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 149,900 and the current mileage was 149,950.
I was backing down the driveway when my ford windstar 2003 engine started revving and i had to put both feet on the breaks to stop the car from running out of control. After i put both feet on the brakes to release the engine from revving did it stop. It happened again on the same day and it took all my strength to stop the ford windstar 2003 model. It could have done a lot of damage either to another car or a person. It is very dangerous and this problem has to be corrected or put on a recall basis before other people who might have the problem, can either get it fixed or taken off the road.
While driving abs and brake light comes on 5 minutes after driving sometime not at all and now lights never go off have new brake pads and shoes took to dealer for scds recall they did not check or discuss abs light or brake light i asked but they did not acknowledge lights or clear codes.
This incident has happened several times with our 2003 ford windstar which we bought used approximately 3 months ago. It has happened both to me and my wife. You can stop for traffic and when you start to go again, you can barely touch the accelerator and the car lurches forward and the engine races really fast and when you try to step on the brake it doesn't stop right away. It kind of flies through the air and although my wife and i keep a big space behind the car in front of us, we've both narrowly missed striking the vehicles ahead of us. It kind ofsounds like the toyota thing. I've called several ford dealers to ask them about this problem we're having and they just brush me off. We're afraid to drive the van. Have there been any recalls on this make and model. What should we do?
The abs light has been one for quite some time many months, maybe a year. The brake light intermittently been on or gone off, but has been on for some time - the last 6-8 months. We have a known brake oil leak, as we have seen the puddles and frequently refill it. This is very similar to the ford recall 09s09 but our vin # is not presently included. On 8/21 the all of the internal gauges "went wonky" and then stopped indicating anything (speedometer at 0, even though i was driving down the highway at 50-60 mph.this "wonky issue" has been present since the spring of 2014.also, the cruise control has not worked for a few months (about the same time we first noticed the "wonky gauges" which used to always accompany a rapid acceleration) since the last week, the gauges are "going wonky" on their own, even when i don't rapidly accelerate.we have read online about a brake oil leak affecting the scds and our issues seem very similar to those described in a recall!to recap, the "wonky gauges" have been an issue since feb/march but was only observed when depressing the gas pedal. Now, since a much more severe episode on 8/21/2014 the gauges are acting up even at slower speeds, the gauges are "going out" and not registering anything at all for 10-15 minute stretches. A/c, radio, clock, windows, turn signals stop working. And abs/brake lights are illuminated.thank you for your consideration!
The abs brake light came on.since then it seems the braking distance suddenly increased.also, after driving a considerable distance, we also noticed when parking the car it smells like smoke.
While idling at a stop light with brakes activated, engine suddenly accelerated, starting car moving forward.releasing the over drive option on the gear shift stopped the uncontrolled engine revving.this was the third occurrence of this problem.i have a visit to the dealership scheduled to investigate.
Brake lights came on suddenly when driving, cruise control stop working, svc engine light sometimes flash, was repaired in the past by dealer on 12/09/03 ( recall 09s09) for the same reason, right now i don't have a code but seems to be the same problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact was pulling into a parking spot when suddenly, smoke began emitting from the hood. The contact opened the hood and saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the police took a report shortly after. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealershi.p, where the contact was informed that the fire was caused by the speed control deactivation switch (recall 09v399000). The dealer told the contact to call the insurance company so the repair costs would be covered but the insurance company refused as the failure was caused by vehicle malfunction and not an accident. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who requested pictures of the damage to determine whether they would assume responsibility for the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,450.
Engine revs and car accelerates while driving.engine light stays on.abs light goes on and off.door locks click open and close while driving.interior lights go on and off while driving.
Warning lights in dash come on and go off, abs and brake light stay on, cruise control don't work every time.
Abs and brake dashboard lights warning that abs system is inoperative, speed control system also inoperative.break pressure deactivation switch leaking oil.this leaking oil has traveled down abs wiring harness all the way to the abs controller. Unsafe condition.ford dealership has refused to repairthis dangerous condition as a manufacturing/design defect and stated there currently is no recall issued for this very serious problem!!
While starting vehicle with brakes depressed vehicleidled high, resulting insurging forward into home . Dealer replaced idle control vale.
Yellow abs light and red brake warning light stay on.this began after having recall # 09s09 (speed control system modification) performed at bondy's ford in dothan al.lights were not on when left dealership...came on later and have stayed on.brakes do not seem to work as well now as before the recall work was done.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar . The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated as the anti-lock brakes engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic, who retrieved error code cll85, indicating that there was a failure with the speed control deactivation switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to manufacturer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control: speed control deactivation switch, overheating), however the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 120,000.updated 07/23/13*lj
Abs light and red e. Brake lights come on at same time. Indicating brake module hasfaulted. Seems many owners have experienced this same issue at early stages of ownership.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated the abs light illuminates intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised they will not repair the failure because the vehicle does not have cruise control. The manufacturer was contacted and a report was taken. They will not assist with the repair, because the contact's vin was not included in recall 09v399000; vehicle speed control. The vehicle had not beenrepaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 13,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated was driving 5 ph when the abs and the emergency brake warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The contact also stated that the cruise control had failed and had become inoperable. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road. When he waited a few minutes after the vehicle stalled and turned it back on, it would perform correctly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The local mechanic advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intake manifold casket needed replaced. The dealer replaced the intake manifold casket, installed a throttle body spacer and throttle air valve assembly and re-flashed the pcm to the computer and the iac valve. The contact stated the failure occurred again while driving from the dealership. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle stayed for two weeks. The dealer then installed a crank shaft sensor and a wire assembly.the vehicle had not been repaired fully as the contact picked the vehicle up before final repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 90,252 and the current mileage was approximately 91,000.updated 12/29/10 updated 01/03/11
Dash abs, brake light on, speedometer, rpm gage jumps back and forward, cruise control accelerates, passenger window and rear side window doesn't work.
Dt:2003 ford windstar.when driving for approximately 15 minutes if he pulls up to a stop sign and puts the vehicle in neutral the vehicle will idle at 2,000 rpms.the vehicle has been inspectedfour times at the dealership.it is going back to the service department this week.the vehicle has been reprogrammed once, and the idle air control sensor has been replaced. Also, found there was a gasket bulging out, holding the cruise control cable.the last time the vehicle was at dealer, they replaced throttle control sensor onjuly 5, 2005.
The speedometer, odometer & cruise control did not work & abs pump ran continuously.abs & brake light stayed on.this only happened when the outside temp. Was around 80-85 deg.f & lights shut off once the engine cooled.diagnosis was defective brake control mod.pulled fuse 101 to keep pump from running.in 2012 the lights remained on with fuse in and the speedo & odo would go out intermittently.nov. 2013, lost speedo & odo all together.
2003 windstar cruise control shuts off abslight and brake come on together at random recall has been fixed no wiped delay.
My abs light keeps illuminating.this has been going on for approximately a year.i had the fix for the recall of the speed control that from what i am reading could be causing the issue with the abs lights due to fluid leaking.2003 ford windstar.
While driving, i felt the van was not shifting, so i went to the dealer i bought it from. They said there was nothing wrong with the transmission. The problem still existed.i took it back to dealer-again, nothing wrong with transmission but they did do a transmission tune up. When i picked it up, i drove into town. I was driving on the highway and had to stop on a red light. On green, i pressed my gas pedal but the car would not move. In a desperate effort, i shut the engine off and waited a few minutes. I was able to move again, but for only about a quarter mile to have to do the same repeatedly until i got to a safer spot. Finally, i ended up leaving my van parked at a shopping center and called a cab home. This is not the only problem i have been going through with my ford windstar van. The interior lights flash on and off while i am driving, and my air conditioning doesn't work, even when i had free on put in it. I do not have the money for another car, nor do i have the money for a new transmission, along with having it put in. I live in a town where there are no buses and can only get a ride from a taxi. I don't have $10 one way for this! i need to get to work, and cannot afford to lose my job. All because of a malfunctioning vehicle that is causing same problems for many others out there. Ford should be recalling these vehicles!
2003 ford windstar.consumer states that there is a problem with the abs and brake light. He states that his vehicle was not included in the recall for this issue.the consumer stated for the past 2 months the warning lights would come on intermittently. Primarily when the ambient air temperature was above 70 degrees. The consumer also attached the vehicle speed control recall notice.
My speedometer will not work at all, go up and down or get stuck, indicating the wrong speed, while in motion, also at a stop, it will pop up, happens on city street and on highway.i have researched this and there are multiple complaints about issue with ford windstar minivans. To me this is an extreme safety issue as i find it distracting, have no idea how fast i'm going. I was driving through a school zone today and while i was not driving fast, i could not say for certain that i was within the speed limit. I'm continuously looking at my speedometer, taking my foot off the gas to see ifit will drop, but i can't trust that the speed reading before was correct. I can be driving and it will pop right up to indicated 100mph, when i'm driving in my neighborhood. I get alerts and signal alarms for "low brake fluid", "check advancetrack", my airbag warning light is on intermittently, and my rear back up sensors don't work either. I have also had problems with the drivers side sliding door not staying shut when parked, i have had this feature disabled for safety reasons. It will start to close, reopen, start again, close partially and then reopen again, even if the door is locked it will do this. These are all ongoing problems, i don't know if they are tied together. I have had the vehicle looked at for problems and have been told that codes come up under diagnostics but when the actual parts they are warning about like the abs, low brake fluid are fine.i have had the car at a ford dealership multiple times for the door issue and were told they could not figure what was causing the issue.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The driver stated that he was at a red light. The driver stated that his foot was on the brake pedal. When the light changed he put his foot on the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not move forward. The driver had to put the vehicle in neutral and coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that the police where notified. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was there when the complaint was filed.the vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,500.
My father was driving my car and while in the road the vehicle start to burn . The vehicle was total lost because the fire extended so rapidly that when the firefighters arrive was too late.. I made a complaint to ford motor company after the incident but they said that my car was not included in the safety recall 09s09.
Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems.our van has had this issue twice now and needs to be a recall item as ford is well aware of the issue and the major safety issues it presents! we are looking for nhtsa to press them for a resolution with so many of these vehicles on the roads and the number of events.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the when he turned off the cruise control; several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle started to lose power, but the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The contact found a recall campaign number 09v399000, vehicle speed control. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage and current mileages were 97000.
Brake lights and abs lights often come on; and made the cruise control fail.
I have a 2003 windstar and the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) started leaking and started smoking when it shorted the contacts.i was able to turn the engine off and disconnect the switch before a major fire occurred.
Safety recalls concerns: 09v399000, 10v38500, 11v030000. Recall on # 10v385000 was repaired but still having a problem with the repair have taken back three times they couldn't find anything, but there is still a problem it makes a popping noise when vehicle shifts. Recall on #11v030000 was not repaired, took in for inspection to ford they said as long as i was in alabama i nothing to be concern about, the recall notice stated if the vehicle passed inspection the dealer is authorized to complete reinforcement, my vehicle passed inspection but no repair was made.recall on 09v399000 i have talk with them several times they informed me there was no recall for this vehicle for that recall .
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was brake fluid leaking from the module under the vehicle. The abs light illuminated everyday due to a slow leak which had to be refilled with brake fluid. The contact was informed by the dealer that his vehicle was not included in recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The contact was informed that he would be responsible for the repair costs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 93,000.
The speed gauge needle on the instrument panel moved back and forth on its own.consumerpulled over, an d problem recurred. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic claimed problem couldnot beduplicated.
On may 24 while backing out of the driveway i was a passenger in my sons car when it suddenly accelerated at a tremendous rate of speed and with a loud noise and crashed into the vehicle in front, which was pushed into our shed. I sustained injuries of 6 broken ribs, bruised lung and contusions to my chest.if not for the car and shed in front we would have ended at the bottom of the hill behind our home.the insurance company, 21st century, did not send a claim form and is fighting paying for this accident.
As i was driving from portsmouth nh to somersworth nh i noticed that the speedometer stopped working,the odometer had nothing but lines, no numbers, the overdrive light started blinking and the abs and brake lights came on. I also noted that smoke has been coming from under the hood when i stop at a light or stop sign. These symptoms match what has been recorded on line as follows,the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (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 attacts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground. This switch has been the subject of other ford recalls, just not the windstar van yet. Below is a picture of the switch in question. Notice the fluid that leaked on the part below it. This switch will cause cruise control problems, speedometer, odometer and abs brake system problems.i will not allow other family members to operate this vehicle and it appears that the ford motor company will not fix this issue even though there was a recall for this exact issue, recall #09s09 because they indicate that my vehicle is not covered under this recall. The recall states clearly that this issue can cause a vehicle fire with or without the vehicle running.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes there was no pressure behind it. He observed that all of the brake fluid leaked out from the speed control switch. The repairs were made by the contact. The current mileage was 86,238. The failure mileage was 85,750.updated 4/16/08 the consumer stated the abs warning light illuminated
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that when driving with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The failure persisted until it had become a permanent occurrence and would present itself even when the cruise control function was not being used. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any active recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 151,000.
My instrument panel keeps going crazy. The rpm needle is now pointing down into the dash. The speedometer usually is not working correctly, it will say that i am doing 20 mph, when i am doing more like 45-50. The gas gauge sometimes says that it is on empty, when i have a full tank of gas. Sometimes the needles work, sometimes they don't (with the exception of the rpm needle...it hasn't moved from that buried in the dash spot for a couple of months now), sometimes the speedometer needle goes all the way to the right and then gets buried in the dash also, so far though, each time, it has came back...even though it rarely registers even close to the correct speed. The repair for this is going to be about $700 is what i was told. I do not have that kind of money, and i am constantly praying that my 17 year old daughter who has to drive it sometimes, does not get into an accident because she is going too fast, and has no clue how fast she is actually going, or one of us may get a speeding ticket. I have looked at websites and seen that a lot of people are having these problems, so ford should do the right thing and make a recall, before someone is seriously injured or even killed!!! also, not sure if it is related or not, but the abs light stays on.
The contact owns 2003 ford windstar.the contact received recall notice 09v399000, vehicle speed control. When the vehicle was being repaired the contact was informed that the scds leaked onto the abs system. The dealer will not assume responsibility for the abs repair cost. The current mileage was 81,000.
I purchased my car on june 1, 2012. Shortly after, the brake abs light, brake light, tire pressure light, and engine light came on. On july 9, 2012 i took the vehicle to maroone ford in fort lauderdale to perform necessary repairs per the recall. Maroone ford dealership performed the recall repairs and informed me that the vehicle engine lights and tire pressure lights were issues not related to the recall. During the period from july 9, 2012 to july 12, 2012 the abs light and brake light did not turn on. On july 13, 2012 the abs light and brake light turned on. I called maroone ford and i was told to bring in the vehicle to the dealership. On july 14, 2012 i took the vehicle to the dealership.
Abs and brake light on2003 windstar. The speed control switch (located under brake master cylinder) is leaking and causes this light to be on. Replaced speed control switch but both lights are still on. Retrieved abs code error and it is c1185 - relating to the abs relay failure which is connected to the abs module itself. Repair of such is very costly (ford quoted between $800-$900; another shop quoted $700). I believe this should be part of a recall that ford should make as it is a safety issue and a design failure (and very costly!). Additional reference: http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control); however, the recall repairs were not done completely. The dealer fused the wiring harness, but only inspected the abs control module and did not replace it as listed in the recall notification. As a result, the module was leaking. The manufacturer refused to replace the part under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,000.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The vehicle accelerated without warning immediately after he approached a traffic light. The front coil springs on the drivers side also broke which caused the coil springs to pierce the tire and the front end of the vehicle fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility and the mechanic replaced the tires and the coil springs for over $800. The contact suspects that the failure was caused by the cruise control. The dealer didn't agree that the cruise control caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified; however, they have not responded. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The brake light has been coming on, the check engine light has been on for some time, and the vehicle is currently leaking what appears to be brake fluid.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the cruise control, anti-lock braking system and the speedometer malfunctioned. The cruise control could only be deactivated by tapping the brakes and not by engaging the switch. In addition, the abs warning light was illuminated and the speedometer gauge was defective.the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection or repairs.the contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive.the failure mileage was 104,874.
Consumer complained about an acceleration problem. When driving at any speed the vehicle accelerated, making it very hard to maneuver once the acceleration kicked in. Applying the brake duringaccelerationwas ineffective. The air intake control was replaced.
Abs & brake light on all the time and the systems don't work when light is on therefore they aren't never working and my odometer quit working and my other gauges go crazy like it's an electrical problem gone crazy. I don't know what gauges actually work and which ones don't cause they seem to go crazy and read different all the time. But, my abs & brake light stay on all the time no matter what.
My wife was driving the windstar on the highway when all of a sudden the car accelerated up to 80 mph by itself.by applying the brakes, she got it to a low enough speed to slam the transmission into park.the dealership said that the problem was fixed, but about 3 or 4 months later, it happened again.the dealership says that they fixed it again.but we refuse to ride in this death trap, and demand that they give us a new car among other things.
The accelerator pedal and brake pedal are too close.when pushing the brake pedal somehow the accelerator is pushed, causing the vehicle to accelerate.once, caused a collision, where consumer'svehicle hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close together.owner took vehicle to the dealership, who had recognized the problem, but told the owner that there was nothing they could do about it. *ph*nlm
Consumer feels that brake/gas pedals are located too close together. This resulted in accidental acceleration.
Merging onto highway pressed on gas pedal to around 45-50mph. Stepped on break pedal and car would not slow down.took foot off brake pedal twice and car accelerated without touching gas pedal.had to keep applying pressure to brake pedal, slowed down somewhat, pulled off highway into parking lot.trying to avoid crashing into frozen snow bank and building, put car into neutral.car went into reverse back onto highway in the slow lane into oncoming traffic.was able to avoid accident due to oncoming car switching lanes.put car back into drive and was able to pull into the same parking lot.was afraid to put into another gear, so shut the car off while in drive to stop car.this was the most terrifying experience my family and i ever experienced.had the car towed to the dealership.the dealership tried to reproduce the problem for 2 days without any success. Will be trading car in with another car maker.
On 5-10-04 i was driving home in heavy traffic traveling at about 55 mph,then suddenly the car surged on it's own to 80 mph. I attempted to stop the car, and the brakes locked and would not move at all. I shifted the car down to low gear and slowed the car down to 60mph, . I was only able to stop the car by shifting it into park. The dealership (charile hilliard stated that they could not see what would have caused that problem. They stated that there wasleakage in my brake line that they repaired. This incident was repeated again on 9-23-04. I t was told this this time it was a spring in my accelerator that was broken, and that there was a floor mat pushed under my gas. I told them that this is not true. I was driving mycar all day, i konw for a fact there was not anything under my foot, and that if it was it was from my having to shift my car into park while traveling so fast! i have not driven the car since this second incident. I am a mother of 3 and i can no longer put my husband and children at risk .
2003 ford windstar accelerates unexpectedly, almost causing death.
Vehicle accelerated when brakes were applied due to a faulty brake sensor. The consumer experienced sudden acceleration on three different occasions where the vehicle jerked into oncoming traffic while the consumer's foot was on the brake pedal. (received by consumer frauds bureau on 6/4/03) *scc
I have a 2003 windstar se. The gas pedal has a pivot in the arm and over the last 8 months that i have owned the vehicle this pedal has caused me to almost get into several accidents. The pedal flips almost horizontal towards the drivers seat when i take my foot off of it, therefore when i go to leave a stop light or something of that nature it is almost like slamming the gas pedal. In order to get the pedal back in the position it was orginally in i have to flip it back up with my foot. This is a very bad problem and needs to be fixed. I believe there should be a recall on this van to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 50 mph, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact had to turn off the cruise control manually. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.updated 6/8/15
Driver side windshield wiper arm loosens about once a month in winter less in spring can do it while driving need 15mm wrench to tighten will not stay tight has been happening since new.
To the best of my knowledge most states have passed a law requiring motorists to turn on their headlamps during rain storms.i am assuming this practice is to ensure visibility of vehicles.this could be accomplished by one of two ways:1st-when the motorists activates his windshield wipers, he also activates his headlamps to illuminate. Or 2nd require drl on all vehicles, thus his visibility is always present.i am also of the understanding that the canadian government requires all vehicles sold in canada be equipped with drl.the cost of making it a requirement should not be that expensive that sale of vehicles in the usa would be effected.
Windshield wiper failure parks wipers in middle of windshield and obstructs vision similar issue as the recall for previous year ford windstar mini-vans has been taken in for service and dealer claims its a faulty front end (g.e.m.) multi-function module failureand ford supplies no replacement parts are available this module also causes the interior lights to flash on and off randomly and can cause stalling of the van due to module malfunction and regulation of thecharging system.
Battery was dead all of a sudden... Jumped it and all the lights started flickering... Dome light dash lights... Windshield wipers came on and they were turned off... Driving down the road everything shut down until the gas was pressed and then it all came back on... Called several places and no one can tell me what is wrong.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the entire electrical system failed.the windshield wipers did not operate, the interior lights shut on and off while driving at night, the power windows would not open or close, and the power doors worked intermittently. The contact stated that there were several instances when children became locked inside of the vehicle. In addition, the instrument panel was inoperable.the dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor however, did not evaluate the vehicle for the other failures.the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired.the current mileage was 105,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Blend door broken and motor clicking on heater. Won't defrost and no heat.
Started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks, then headlights went out on highway at night with no other cars, first for a couple seconds off then on then off for good after a few more seconds.after another 10 min or so they went back on and stayed on.also wipers did not work, or radio, windows and door locks.another time during heavy rain in daytime the system failed again, wipers went off.this was on busy highway.luckily they went on again after 10s and i was able to see and pull over.very scary. Happened off and on again.turned out forward control module was bad.dealer replaced one i got from junkyard, no more problem.
We're writing this letter to inform you of what we see and feel is a flaw in the design of the 2003 ford windstar and a safety hazard. We took our 2003 windstar to the dealership from which we bought it, " prairie ford" located at 601 west roosevelt road, west chicago, illinois 60185 because we were having a problem with the dual sliding passenger doors windows fogging up with or without passengers.this was causing a vision problem for the driver because you could not see out those windows for the purpose of; backing out of a parking spot or when changing lanes due to these windows would not clear during cold outside temperatures. There are four ceiling vents (2) in the middle and (2) to the rear of the vehicle. We noticed that the (2) middle ceiling vents did not work whether you used the front controls or you used the passenger comfort controls asking for heat.the (2) far back ceiling vents did work and did produced heat and were very loud to the passenger to the point they could not hear conversation taking place from the front of the vehicle. This we believe is not very passenger friendly and the comfort controls do not provide comfort for your passengers. The passengers seatedbehind the driver and front passenger seat were not comfortable because they were always cold and could not see out their sliding door windows, because they would not defrost or clear. When you asked for heat a relay shut down the (2) vent to the middle passenger compartment ceiling vent and only the far back unit provided heat.we were informed that we are the first to complain about this problem by our sales person. We were further informed that this is a design flaw and they the dealership had no answers on how to fix this problem.
2003 ford windstarbrake warning light and abs warning light on constantly.numerous electrical problems, i.e, doors not unlocking, locking for no reason.blend door sticking, not allowing for heat or defrosting.
Failure of the heater blend door. Van has no defroster and is undrivable in winter.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the sliding door behind the driver's seat would not open from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.there were no child proof locks; however, the door would only open from outside of the vehicle.in addition, the driver's side window also failed to operate correctly.once the window was opened, it was unable to be closed.the vin was verified, but was unable to be entered.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 103,000. Updated 03/23/09.
I have roughly a 40 minute drive to work.it was a cold day and drove with the heat on and the roads were fine after a snow the night before, but there was no snow left on the vehicle.i came out at the end of the day to find the rear window missing about six-eight square inches and shards of glass below in the snow.the glass appeared to have been hit from the inside, but i think it exploded from within (nothing else had been broken or missing from the inside).i'd had no trouble with the rear defogger or wiper.i found out that a co-worker noticed it at lunch, so sometime between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm this happened.no one saw anything.
Passenger side window inploded while i was driving vehicle. Police report indicated no sign of vehicle being hit by object.there was no sign that window was chipped or cracked. Ak
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the motor for the driver side window was repaired several months ago because it had not been working at all.the rear wing windows work sporadically.he also stated that all of the interior lights illuminate for no reason.the current and failure mileages were 30,515. Updated 12-12-07.updated
Lights turn on and of inside the car. The abs light and the brake light on and off. Windows stop working get stuck.
Dt*: the contact stated the left front power window control works intermittently.the vehicle was seen by a dealer.the power window control was replaced, but failed the next day.dealer replaced master switch to windows.
There is some kind of malfunction in the 2003 ford windstars.the windows will stop working all at once or at random times.the lights will stop working and then start again. The radio will stop working and start again.these are all on random fuses.ford says they can not fix the problem if they do not experience it.the problems will last for a few minutes or up to days at a time.the cruise control also will not engage at times.these are all getting power as the cruise control will tell you it is ready to engage and when you try to engage it , it says its been deactivated. The radio will eject or load cd but will not come on.we have not found a solution yet but feel this can be a problem if the lights go out at the wrong time.even the windows not opening can be a problem.if a bee or something else gets stuck in the van you can not always stop to get it out.as my husband and daughter are very allergic to them it is a danger not being able to open them.in looking up solutions i have noticed a great many other people with the same problem.
2003 ford windstar minivan vehicle had been driven to a workplace and parked for the day.upon entering the vehicle to travel home, driver started vehicle normal and attempted to shift automatic transmission into gear to move from the parking space.the transmission would not engage into either drive (forward) or reverse (backward).vehicle was towed to a garage and then to a transmission shop.estimate to repair the transmission exceeds $2500.the transmission had shown no signs of slippage or other visible, audible and/or shifting issues.since the incident, i have done online researched and found literally hundreds of similar complaints and incidents on this vehicle model.we have also have repeated electrical problems with this van.interior lights come on and go off for no reason.interior lights blink while driving in daytime or nighttime.sometimes the rear power wing windows open...sometimes they do not.service lights come on and off including brake and abs system lights, service engine lights, and others.we are thoroughly disappointed with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the brake and abs lights remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also leaked brake fluid from what appeared to be the master cylinder. He also stated that the dome lights flickered on and off intermittently. Occasionally the passenger side window would not open. The two bench rear windows would also open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer.the current mileage was 113,289. The failure mileage was 113,279.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 65 mph she heard a rubbing noise and the vehicle began to lose control.the vehicle was pulled over and shut off.she noticed that the front passenger side wheel had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed that the lug nuts sheered off of the wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000. The current mileage was 171,000.
I understand there is a recall on certain ford windstar models in the northern states due to a defective rear axle. I have a 2003 ford windstar van vin: [xxx] which we purchased used in july 2004. From what we were told when we bought it, the vehicle came from ohio. On 12/28/10, i called a local ford dealer who ran my vin through their database and i was told my vehicle is not part of the recall. I was told it would cost $95 for their service dept. To check my rear axle for the defect since it isn't under the recall. I want to make sure my vehicle is or is not part of the recall. I saw a abc news report on dec. 20th which makes it sound like the recall may be extended to certain vehicles. If my vehicle originated in ohio, it should be part of the recall. Please help me with this situation. Thanks!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Rear axle beam is so badly cracked it bent the ball joint for 1 tire so bad it ate the tire
I learned of a front axle recall and when i called the dealership to schedule repairs, they informed me of a rear axle recall, so "repairs" were made to both front and rear axles at the same time. However, this morning on my way to work (luckily traveling at 25 mph vs 75 on the interstate last night) the rear axle broke midway between where the bracket, which was supposed to reinforce the axle, was attached.
2003 ford windstardriving on highway approximately 65mph.loud bang and immediately car started to sway and pull to the side.had trouble maintaining control of the vehicle until i was able to slow down and pull off to the shoulder.had axle repaired (welded) - couldn't afford new axle (~$1000).
My 2003 ford windstar was taken in for the rear axle recall and was repaired. The axle has cracked again we took it to the dealer who said that they contacted ford about the problem and were told they would not repair or replace the axle the van only has 47000 miles on it we would like to have it repaired or replaced at ford expense.
My rear wheel hub assembly, where it attaches to the axle beam reinforcing flange cracked while i was turning left from a stop light. I found out that there was a recall for the rear axle reinforcement brackets, so i took my van to a ford dealership in knox, indiana (best ford). After a few days, they said that ford would not cover the damage done to the rear axle. They said that it was previously repaired, however, i see on this website that a recall for my vehicle is incomplete and that ford had an additional recall for the same issue.
The rear axle broke, which there was a recall for. The recall added support brackets to the rear axle. My van had the support brackets installed. However the rear axle broke directly under the support brackets. The dealer told me the recall was still open and to have it towed. I got it towed to the dealer only for them to tell me that the it isn't covered by the recall because the brackets were installed. Now it is costing me $900 to get it fixed when ford clearly admitted to the rear axle problem.
The rear wheel on the driver's side collapsed on the body, breaking off from the axle.i was traveling between 30-35 miles an hour when it occurred.i was able to stop the car on the side of the road.
Hello i was driving my 2003 ford windstar minivan. I purchased around march 2016 i was taking my kids to school when the rear axel broke. I looked under and it looks like ford put enforcement brackets on it but it is broke at one of the brackets . Thankfully i was able to keep control of my vehicle. 20 minutes later i would've been on the freeway. One man has already lost his life from the same thing with this vehicle. I have a lady from ford offering to give me any information she has because it is not right and there is things she has that i cannot find. I looked up my year on the vehicle and what was wrong and realized there are thousands of people with the same problem. Not only that there has been three recalls since 2010 for the same thing. Ford put brackets on to fix the first problem instead of just fixing the problem. That explains my brackets. Ford realized the brackets wasn't working so in 2015 offered to replace them for 300 dollars. Even though it was there fault. But that expired in dec 2015. I purchased the car around february march 2016. The problem is if its happening with so many windstar'swhy not fix the problem in the beginning instead of patching it and taking the easy way out. I'm sure the mans family and kids that lost there loved ones wish this would've been taken care of the right way. I was on the phone all day thursday with ford there not offering to help at all. There telling me it will be over 1,000 dollars to fix it. So we almost lost our lives someone could've died thankfully were okay. We have no vehicle the stress of getting kids to school and work and what we are going to do. I have 5 children plus 2 i have taken legal custody of from children services there is no way i can pay that. All because ford didn't want to fix it right and just replace it the first time around. How does a safety recall ever expire.
I was starting to get a clunking noise from the rear end of my 2003 windstar minivan which continued to become worse. I took the van into a reputable shop to have it checked. I witnessed the inspection and it was difficult to figure out what was wrong but it was discovered that corrosion caused cracks in the axel and it needed to be replaced. There was a recall on the axel but when i contacted ford (both a dealer a ford recall information line) i was told my it was not valid for my. The recall was for issued for states that use salt and i when i bought the van i lived in ohio but moved to miami florida in miami 2007 ( now in central fl) no road salt but still a salt environment. There repair was $663.00 and i believe that this recall should extend to all vans that have this type of risk with a refund due from ford.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front passenger wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the failure was included in the recall; however, the dealer refused to perform the repair due to the manufacturer's refusal to perform the repair. Themanufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,863.updated 10/18/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure illuminated on the dashboard. The contact pulled over to check the tire pressure and noticed that the pressure was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the rim was cracked and they needed to weld it together again or replace it. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.updated 02/23/11 the consumer stated a new rim was purchased and installed. Updated 03/08/11
Driving 45 mph when something snapped under front of the vehicle lost steering completely hit the curb got pushed back to the middle of the 4-line road and came to a stop very lucky. Later found out that lower subframe control arm broke of the frame due to rust and pulled out axle snapped sway bar and damaged ball joints, towed it to a dealer and they are willing to fix frame but want me to pay for all the other expense sway bar, ball joints, tires, steering arm totaling over a 1000 $. Can not believe that ford would not at least replace all needed part considering that i made it out alive and with out a crush. And all this after they have performed rear axle repair and checked the front and was informed that front was safe a year ago .about 10,000 miles and a year later i had this happened. The vehicle has 74,000 miles only.
Ford came out and tool my car to [xxx] cunningham to fix my call on a safety recall dated 2/28/2014 then refuse to fix my car state ford refuse to pay home for the recall repair he said i have to pay out of pocket. All repair are free of charge my car still at the shop at the shop because the front wheel cause by the power train axle assembly nhtsa 12v193000 and 11v030000 11s16 and 10s13 3/11/2014. Can i get a copy of these recall mail to me thanksmy car is still at [xxx]for 3 weeks now please help no renter was given to me as part of the recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Purchased a 2003 ford windstar on 10/14/13,drove vehicle to south carolina from new jersey on 10/15/13,about halfway there noticed a loud clunking while braking, or turning vehicle left or right.had vehicle looked at by mechanic on 10/24/13.it was diagnosed as having a completely rotted subframe and motor mounts.i looked into recalls on the vehicle and found one for the subframe ,number 11s16.i called ford motor corporation on oct30,and 31st about the recall.i was told it was repaired back in apr18,2011.repairs done were an inspection of subframe,and all looked well.subframe was never replaced ,now 2 years later,ford has wiped it's hands clean of the recall saying it was satisfied on apr18,2011,by a mechanic claiming the subframe looked ok at the time.how does a faulty part that could cause a major accident,become ok because it looked good at the time of inspection?i am appalled and dishearten that a major corporation such as ford would take the easy way out and say it's not responsible for a part that they recalled initially,and now say that because it was inspected,it now is fine.i thought a recall was in place for public safety,and if so,how does it expire?
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar.the contact stated that the hub has been replaced 15 times and the electrical system is faulty.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle.the contact feels that the manufacturer should repair the vehicle.the current mileage was 91,000 and failure mileage was 81,000.
Front right wheel separated on 2003 windstar. All five wheel studs sheared off.wheel came out and fender fell on wheel. Ford takes no responsibility. Suggested i use insurance. Nationwide paid over sixteen hundred.
The contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure illuminated on the dashboard. The contact pulled over to check the tire pressure and noticed that the pressure was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the rim was cracked and they needed to weld it together again or replace it. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.updated 02/23/11 the consumer stated a new rim was purchased and installed. Updated 03/08/11
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