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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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 recalled complete!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
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.
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 replaced every 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 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 & 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 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.
55000 miles. Original owner 09S09 recall. Brake switch leaking-repaired before recall.paid $250 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. 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 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.
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.
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