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Recall repair work was completed for 09V399000 on vehicle. Vehicle now has ABS light and transaction control light. Ford advises issue where ABS module is faulty, as well as traction control concerns. However Ford cannot diagnose transaction control until ABS module is replaced but will not cover the ABS module due to it not being in the recall. However, the vehicle is experiencing the same issues as other consumer complaints referencing this recall. I continue to have ABS issues as well as continue to smell a burning smell (similar to plastic burning).
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally pulling to the right in would sporadically become stuck in park. On a separate occasion the contact was driving 30 mph when the check engine and overdrive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed yet the failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times where several unknown repairs were made but to no avail. In addition, the contact stated that the battery was replaced five times and the she was recently made aware of two open recalls on the vehicle; NHTSA campaign id numbers: 10V385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 09V399000 (vehicle speed control). Neither recall repair had yet been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximate current mileage was 150,000.
Recall id# 09V399000 was completed few months ago, now ABS on dash is on few minutes after the vehicle is put in motion. Dealer pinpointed trouble to ABS control module. Overheating of the board could be the result of the leaking scds on the module connector. Dealer wants to charge me $ 1,000 to fix the problem.
I have a Ford Windstar year 1999. About two weeks ago the two brake lights went on, I had a fuse # 10 blown and a non working speedometer dial.( the cruise control has three months that is not working) I did take a look at the owner's manual. In the manual I read that reason for the break light to come on was the lower level of brake fluid in the reservoir and so it was. I added some brake fluid and the light was off. In the mean time I did checked the fuse panel and I found this fuse #10 was blown and I replaced it, but half an hour later I got a blown fuse again. Also the ABS light was on and so I decided to see a mechanic. I did go to a repair shop and I was told that my van has a serious problem. Scds under the master cylinder has developed a bad leak. The scds switch is leaking and that may cause a fire sooner or later. This leak has caused a short and a fuse trip #10 this break fluid leak has wicked down the wires to the ABS module. I was told that this leaky switch has caused all the problem in my van. Speedometer, cruise control and ABS brake system are not working. I was told that there may be a recall on this problems. I do not knowany thing about it. I know that it was a recall issued on August 27,2010 in regard with rear axel. I never got any notice from Ford co. I had a broken rear axel on March 2010 and I was saved by good luck. I paid a lot of money to fix it. Ford did not pay a dime for this problem. Ford never sends me any recall notices. I'm never going to buy Ford cars again.
99 Ford Windstar has been having numerous battery problems in the last 6 months. Went through 3 batteries and 1 alternator. Took to Ford dealership who couldn't find a problem. Told me there were no recalls for speed control deactivation switch. My 99 Windstar was not included in this recall. Turns out car died today on major highway with electrical problem. Burning smell under hood. I am complaining because I deliberately asked about the speed control deactivation switch recall 2 weeks ago at Ford dealership and was told by dominick that my car was not included in that recall. On Oct. 13 2009 my car was included in that recall. My ABS light has been on for ages... my car has not been at Ford dealership since Oct 13 2009 so I know the recall was not previously performed. The dealer is courtesy Ford in sanford Florida... the car was towed to that location. It is Sunday so the dealership is closed....
- Lake Mary, FL, USA
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After the initial recall work was performed on my 1999 Ford Windstar mini van the ABS light is still lit. According to the paperwork I received from the dealership they installed a jumper harness to correct the problem for recall 09S09 but it has not been corrected since the light is still on.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) October 2009 and took the vehicle in for repairs. On a separate occasion, while driving at approximate speeds of 55-65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began abnormally surging and losing brake fluid. In May 2010, the contact was driving at relatively low, unknown speeds when the vehicle abnormally accelerated in reverse and crashed into two yard fences. The vehicle sustained major damage and the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the cruise control mechanism was disconnected. There were two more failures. In addition, the contact stated there were never any unintended acceleration incidents prior to the recall repair. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage is 113,000. Updated 07/26/10. Updated 09/07/10
I took my 1999 Ford Windstar in for recall work. They just put in a fuse link. Since then my speedometer and tech have been going wild and I am getting and my ABS light always comes on. My cruise control don't work right either among other issues like lean codes!
On December 17, 2009 we took our 1999 Ford Windstar in to the cerritos Ford dealership in ca. We received a letter from Ford that our vehicle was being recalled (recall # 09S09) and as it turned out the van was leaking and they replaced the leaking switch and harness. Before the work was even done, I told them that we were concerned about the ABS light that was on our dashboard. The recall summary states that the "with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge." On our invoice, the dealership failed to note our concern regarding the ABS and never stated whether or not they inspected the ABS control module connector. Although I am aware that there could be other factors causing the ABS light to show up, I am deeply concerned that the recall was not fully completed. I am aware that the issues we are having could result in a car fire. I just want confirmation that the inspection was done and if the connector needs to be repaired, that Ford takes care of it with no out-of-pocket from me. I have contacted both the service manager at cerritos & Ford co. Directly. I was told the recall was completed although they cannot say whether or not the inspection of the ABS control module connector was performed. They said I could pay for an expensive diagnostic test through the dealership where they could determine if there are issues with the ABS that were a result of fraud or poor workmanship. Either way, all of this will cost me a lot of money for something I asked to have taken care of at the time I brought the van in for the recall. I'm really frustrated and concerned about this as well as other issues pertaining to this van that I believe are recall related. Our tail-lights won't work despite new bulbs, our brakes sometimes sputter and don't always stop immediately. We've had 4 close calls related to our brakes and I wonder how much of this is recall-related.
Smoking from under hood, leaking fluid, non-working speedometer, odometer, gas sensor, and oil sensor. Flickering dome lights while driving. Scds is under recall, but the fluid that was leaking from this malfunctioning sensor has caused all sorts of issues. Fluid leaked on to ABS box and the wires causing shorts and blown fuses. All damage has been said to stem from the original recall, but the recall doesn't cover the full damage that has been caused by the faulty scds's.
This is a follow-up complaint, regarding Ford recall 09S09, the speed control deactivation switch (scds). Our 1999 Ford Windstar was serviced on 11dec09. The vehicle's ABS dash light is still coming on, indicating that the system turned off. Lately, the ABS light is coming on more frequently, within minutes of start-up and a short driving distance (within a mile away of the previous starting point). As a result, the vehicle does not have ABS braking capability or traction control capability (as the traction control turns off along w/ the ABS system). The recall service was completed by performance Ford, 11910 w. Dodge road omaha ne 68154. At this time, we are considering another repair shop, as we believe the Ford dealer failed to adequately repair the recall and have subsequently put our family at risk. The dealer inspection found the following upon initial repair: Found switch leaking with no heat damage. Inspect servo switch no heat damage and no heat damage to ABS connector applied grease to both connectors ok after repair. Please press Ford to have their dealers complete the recall and repair as necessary, because they are not completing the work as promised.
I have a Ford Windstar 1999 with ABS light comes on. I recently received a letter from Ford for recall of a speed control deactivation switch as it poses a leak in brake fluid which may cause fire. I went to dealer close by and he said he change the wire harness and as far as the ABS light diagnosis he charge me $46.95 and come up with a code C1185which pinpoint to ABS module failure and he gave me estimate to replace it ~$800. After I went back home and looking at the safety report and other report from customer like me I understand the recall. So I did call the dealer 's service and explain to him why he did not tell me that there is a link between ABS and the deactivation switch and brake fluid leak, he told me that he was not aware of any such problem as well as no letter from Ford explain the such connection he promise me to look at it more careful next day and I wait to hear the news but no satisfaction as he comes up that the ABS module failure is not related to the recall switch. So I decide to call the Ford customer service and with along discussion they denied me the right to fix the ABS module or to deal with my problem or T least give me back the diagnostic fees for the ABS light I feel there is a cover by Ford service to denied any damage caused by the leak to the ABS module or connector and they fight so hard on all levels to denied such right please help in including the statement of checking the ABS module and connector with the recall once for good and stop them from manipulate the safety order for the recall.
The throttle cable of my 1999 Ford Windstar frayed and caused the throttle to stick. The frayed outer part of the wire came off leaving sharp metal ends that allowed the cable to become stuck in the plastic sheath. Had to be pulled out by hand. No injury occurred but could have if on the high way.
1999 Ford Windstar minivan ABS light keeps coming on which is blowing a fuse causing my speedometer, odometer and cruise control not to work. After much internet research this looks to be a common problem with catastrophic results if not disabled. After reading these results I immediately had someone disconnect the ABS module under the hood which disabled my ABS brake system to prevent a fire. In turn my odometer and speedometer are now working but more importantly a possible fire was prevented! I would appreciate attention being taken in this matter seeing as how it is not the first time this problem is being reported.
1999 Ford Windstar. Last week of July/2009, had Ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. Within 1st week after brakes job ABS light began cycling on & off. After the 4th week, the ABS light stayed solid. Cruise control is also not functioning. Ford dealer says might have to replace ABS control module. Read somewhere that controls of these two components might be affected by brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into a switch thereafter moisture will accumulate in the switch causing a short blowing fuse #10. Also read that this brake fluid leakage might lead to a fire subsequently. Repairs have been quoted to be high. Will repair once have sufficient money saved.
I bought a Ford Windstar van from a used car dealer by the name of ray price in Dec. Of '07. We had been looking for a van for some time and I had looked for any recalls before we purchased. I found none listed. We paid off the car last month, and that's when the trouble started. I have taken it to the garage 3 times in the last month because it kept stalling when it would idle for longer periods of time. The mechanic fixed the intake manifold seals and the surrounding parts, replacing them as needed each time. I also had the spark plugs and plug wires replaced just in case. On Thursday July 23rd, my husband replaced the brakes on the front. He drove the van all day with no problems other than the occasional stall. We stopped for milk at the grocery store on our way home from my work and had been inside for only 5-10 minutes when the manager called out that our car was on fire. We ran outside, and the firemen got it out, but the car is a total loss. I spoke to my mechanic and the fire investigator and both told me that they had come across a recall that had been out a few years ago about my van. It seems that Ford recalled the cruise control mechanism in the engine because it caused electrical fires just like what happened to mine. The fire chief said it looked exactly like what he had seen before when it happened. Since then, Ford has denied that there was a recall and won't look into the matter. My car had been on this lot for at least a year before we bought it. If the recall went out, it was never fixed, and a lawyer has already said it is Ford's responsibility to take care of the matter. Can you check on this for me?
My cruise control stopped working on my 1999 Ford Windstar van, I would smell a electrical fire smell after driving it and a little smoke under the hood. My dada and myself checked and found a small brake fluid leak that was getting on a electrical connection. This was also causing some fuses to blow. I went online and found out it was the ABS ECM module switch under the brake fluid reservoir. I purchased a new switch and replace it, and have not had any more problems with it.
Loss of brake fluid, brake light on after service, brake light red, 15 amp fuse blowing out, smoke coming from under the hood or from engine compartment, speedometer and odometer stopped working, cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning, ABS warning light is on.
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- Deltona, FL, USA