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Ford Windstar recall, NHTSA campaign id number: 09V399000, for ABS ECM module that can cause a fire. Ford only installed a fusible link as a solution and I am still having troubles. The addressed the initial cause, but problem had already started. Power steering out, odometer, speedometer do not work, all documented issues for the recall that can lead to fire.
On July 5, 2007 my 2000 Ford Windstar caught fire with my wife and 3 year old daughter in the car. Upon inspection, it was overwhelmingly obvious that the fire originated in the engine compartment.
I own a 200 Ford Windstar and recently took it to a Ford dealer to have the speed control module replaced due to recall. I did so after having problems with my brake system (not having any brake). I originally brought it to a regular garage and they could not figure out why I had no brake because my brakes were good so they told me to get to Ford and have recall situation taken care of. After doing so I still have hardly any brake and the ABS light still comes on. Every week I seem to be putting in brake fluid because the red brake light comes on. On a few occasions I have had problems getting out of park and have no idea why. I am due to have an inspection and don't know what im going to do if it does not pass due to not having much of a brake. Is there some other problem we should be looking at involving the ABS system?
Brake fluid leaking around 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 attracts moisture, road salt and leads to a fire when the fluid and moisture act as conductor between the hot leads and ground.
- Willow Wood, OH, USA
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My 2000 Ford Windstar, ABS light comes on sporadically about every time I drive it the light comes on. Of course I live in northern mn and I need ABS. Its a hazard, when I don't know if I'm going to be able to stop. I took it into a mechanic and pulled the code C1185(power relay circuit malfunction). Needs a new ABS module.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions when the brake pedal traveled to the floor without resistance while engaging the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the proceeding vehicle on the rear passenger side. There were no injuries. The police were notified. The contact sustained damages to the front driver side and hood area of the vehicle. In addition, there was an excessive leakage of brake fluid. The contact stated that the failure was related to the recall under the NHTSA campaign id number 09V399000 (vehicle speed control); however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the consequence that may occur with the remedy repair. Updated 2/26/10 updated 08/11/10
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. He received a recall notice for the cruise control switch. He stated that the cruise control failed prior to receiving the recall notice and the vehicle caught fire. Prior to the fire the dealer stated that they would need perform a diagnostic test. Ford confirmed that the switch should be repaired without diagnostic testing. There have been no repairs. The failure is directly related to NHTSA campaign id number 09V399000, vehicle speed control. The failure and current mileage were unknown. Updated 11/08/10 * bf according to the paperwork, the consumer was in an accident due to the power steering failing. The consumer also stated all of the components on the instrument panel failed. Updated 11/10/10
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. When attempting to start the vehicle she saw smoke, so she immediately turned off the vehicle. Afterwards while driving the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. She then received recall notice # 09V399000 (vehicle speed control). She contacted the dealer to have the vehicle towed to their facility. The technician stated that they were not responsible for towing the vehicle. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The brake fluid was leaking from the speed control deactivation switch onto the wiring harness and it's components which caused the ABS light to illuminate. The leak was caused by a defect which led to recall 09V399000. The dealer stated that they would not repair anything outside of the component listed in the recall. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist him until he took his vehicle to the dealer. The current mileage was approximately 125,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 124,500.
Several weeks of the ABS light coming on, and cruise control malfunctioning, followed by my van catching fire while driving, and being completely destroyed.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The ABS warning light was illuminated on instrument control panel. The vehicle was also leaking brake fluid. An independent made repairs referenced in recall campaign id number 09V399000( vehicle speed control ) at her expense. The failure mileage was 131,011 and the current was 132,000.
TL- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. She states that the cruise control does not work and the activated switch is allowing the brake fluid to leak down to the master cyclinder which cause the light to illiminate and needs to have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible.. the dealer was contacted and they stated thatthe recall did not qualify for her vehicle. The vehicle will be repaired at owner expense. The failure mileage was 125000 and current mileage was 130000.
2000 Ford Windstar brake fluid leaked and melted the wires we have to replace wires and the part that was leaking something to with the cruise control.
There is an existing recall (Ford) on many cars and trucks - involving the speed control deactivation system. Well, mine quit working a year ago. Since then - I've had to put brakes on the vehicle (more than once). I now have to fill the brake fluid reservoir with fluid every 2 - 3 days. If I don't, the brakes quit working. The pedal goes all the way to the floor. This brake system (and loss of fluid symptoms) are the same ones as the voluntary recall (leaking brake fluid - could cause a fire). I called Ford and they will not honor a free fix, because the vehicle (a 2000 Windstar) does not qualify (not sure of the reason). They also said that there is nothing they can do to help me. I have to pay for the repair (bad switch / leaking fluid) myself. My question to you is: Why is the Windstar line of vehicles not part of the recall? Ford could not answer that for me.
2000 Ford Windstar van yellow ABS dashboard light illuminated due to defective ABS brake electronic control module. Parts cost approx. $400, labor approximately $200.
Faulty brake pressure differential deactivation switch under master cylinder on my 2000 Ford Windstar. I noticed a fluid leak recently and about the same time discovered my cruise control had stopped working. After doing an online search I came across the information regarding the problem. The leakage around the above part dripped onto the wiring below where it is mounted. I went ahead and purchased a new switch to avoid having a fire and to fix the malfunctioning cruise control.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the vehicle speed control deactivation switch was leaking brake fluid. The failure could cause a fire, but there are no recalls available. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. The current mileage was 128,516 and failure mileage was 120,000.
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- Chelmsford, MA, USA