This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I got ABS sign somewhere in February. It pass my may inspection too. But finally I decided to get it checked and it turned out that ABS module is faulty. Because of this, I some times get brake sign also on. Dealer found that brakes are in good shape, shoes, pads and rotors are in good shape, fluid is filled up too but ABS module bring brake light up sometimes. I am concerned about in case of emergency brake is not applied properly. I would like Ford to replace ABS module as a recall.
Since the beginning of 2011 the ABS and the brake light came one. I have no idea why it comes on and stays one. I am afraid to go long distance because of this.
Just recently, in the past couple months, the ABS lights go on intermittently on the dashboard, warning that there is a problem. We took it to the Ford dealership, and they said it may need a new ECU or computer module, but they said it was safe to use. However, the manual says when the lights are on, the ABS system and traction control are disabled... there seems to be a recall, but no one at the dealership mentioned any issue. It seems strange for a car with 68,000 miles to have this go out - we want to make sure it is not a covered item before paying $ 1,400 for a new part. Thank you.
ABS and brake light come on at same time, this happens randomly. Stop vehicle turn off and restart and lights will go out, they will stay off for one day to one month -- no pattern -- this vehicle has had the recall done.
My ABS brake light keeps coming on. Mechanic said when it comes on my ABS system will not work. This is not safe for myself or children I travel with daily. I have talked to others having the same issue.
The ABS and the red brake light came on the instrument panel. Had the computer or something reset a couple of times but the lights keep coming on. Been doing this for a number of years.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving 30 mph when the ABS, traction control, and parking brake warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 122,840.
ABS system light appeared on, ABS traction activated in dry, non slippery conditions, will not disable upon reset and problem continues. Ford dealer indicates this is a problem with many Windstar, but will not fix without $200 diagnostic fee.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and the brake warning lights illuminated constantly. The dealer was notified and informed her that there were no recalls for either failure on her vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.
At approximately 16:45 after driving 6 miles that day, the Windstar van was stopped and the ignition key turned off. The delivery driver went inside his destination for about 5 minutes. While loading his cargo, he smelled smoke. Looking up, he noticed flames coming out of the engine compartment between the hood and the windshield wiper plastic shielding. Using an onboard 5 lb fire extinguisher, he attempted to extinguish the flames but to no avail. He dialled 9-1-1 on his phone. Employees at his destination also noticed the fire, and contacted the local fire department as well. The fire department extinguished the flames with severe damage to the rear portion of the engine, the fire wall, brake cylinder and glass windshield. The ambient temperature that day was in the 70 degrees range, windows were down in the van, and the A/C system was not in use.
The brake fluid is leaking from the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. I called russ milne Ford my local dealership and where the vehicle was purchased and they said there was no recall, but when I looked it up online it states it is a major problem and could cause a fire. The said it would cost about $90 or so to fix it. I have already put a over $2000 in repairs in the last 2 years on this vehicle. I feel this should be fixed for free being it is a problem that they are very well aware of.
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- Wallingford, PA, USA