Air Brake Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake disc caliper (one problem).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

The Air Brake Antilock problem

We have been having our abs light come on when the van travel on the highway. When traveling at speeds between 50-55 after 3-10 miles at this speed the abs light comes on. This problem started in Dec 1998 and the dealership thought they fixed the problem by cleaning the sensors.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

Please send a report out to consumers, and find out who else is having these brake problems. I went to firestone for a second opinion after 5 times at Ford, the mechanic tells me he sees this often, mainly due to plastic calipers hanging up, they say the calipers are faulty, which cause the pads   Read details...

The Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Nhtsa recall 02 v 101 000/manufacturer's recall 02s36 concerning brake line failure which occurred while driving. Problem was due to loss of brake fluid. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.   Read details...


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