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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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.
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.
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.
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. I don't have that kind of money. Was doing some research and found out that has occurred in a lot of Windstar 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 Windstar like the one I own, if Ford is aware of this problem and why was I not contacted on this"
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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+.
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- Anna, TX, USA