Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

19 problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2013

Abs light on dashboard comes on intermittently, after 5 minutes of operation light will come on, then stay on, but after shut off vehicle and start again light is fff and comes back on after few minutes of travel.

2 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2009

The brake & abs lights were coming on intermittently then the brakes started squeaking and eventually started at least scrubbing on the right side. Also, when you push the brake pedal down, it felt soft. This started happening again at the beginning of October of this year and the right front brakes are scrubbing. And, the brake pedal feels soft, again. My husband replaced the brakes on 12/28/09 and we had to have the right front axle and spindle replaced on 01/13/10. We had the recall no. 09s09 work performed at richard haney Ford in carrollton, georgia on 12/17/09. New front brakes were also put on by mechanics on 12/12/08 & 09/17/07.

3 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2009

The abs warning light comes on when driving. I can stop and shut the van off and it will be all right. 1996 Ford Windstar 82,400 miles.

4 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2007

Abs light stays on continuously. Was told it was due to a problem on the right front wheel, replaced parts on right front wheel, abs light still stays on. No other reasons found for light to be on. Numerous attempts to correct have not succeeded. Check engine light continues to stay on. I have paid $89 3 times to have 'diagnostics' run which show no reason for the light to be on, yet it continues to stay on which will not allow my car to pass state inspection.

5 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2003

The abs light illuminated on the dash board, and then the brake pedal traveled to the floor.

6 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

While traveling on the highway the abs braking light appear on the dashboard and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

7 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2000

When brakes are applied to stop the van, a grinding sound is heard, a vibration is felt in the brake pedal, and stopping distance is increased. Abs light comes on occasionally. Dealer on 9/30/00 said brake system is ok. Problem persists.

8 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1999

The abs light comes on. Recall notice #99v14700 was received for hydraulic cylinder system. Had abs checked at dealer & sticker was applied control unit that went bad & needed replacing. Had no problems with brake system prior to recall notice .

9 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1999

Abs light keeps coming on. Had received recall notice 99v14700 for hydraulic cylinder system. Took to dealer & had abs checked. Hydraulic control circuit went bad & needed replacing.

10 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

While driving about 35 mph the abs light came on until consumer shut off engine. Then when he applied brakes again, the lights came on again. Manufacturer and dealer have been contacted.

11 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1998

The braking system malfunctioned, causing the front brake pads wear and tear at 20,000. Also abs light came on, causing extended stopping distance.

12 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

Abs brake light stays on while braking.

13 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Abs warning light was on . Dealer has repaired the brakes 5 times. It is a repeating problem. Please provide futher information.

14 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Abs light continues to go on / the right wheel is making a humming noise.

15 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Brake/abs warning light on.

16 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Owner has abs brakes. 0 vehicle was involved in an accident. Brakes were applied, but did not stop vehicle. Pedal went completely to floor. Also abs light came on at time of accident. Cause has not been determined.

17 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance . Also, the abs light stays illuminated while in motion. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.

18 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The abs light illuminates while vehicle is in motion. The dealer has inspected the brake system several times and could not correct the problem.

19 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

There is a leakage within master cyclinder. Also, abs light is on and light won't go off. Dealer is aware of the problem.



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