23 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake failure lines rotted completly through.
Abs light on, brake light on, brakes failed due to broken brake line. This is the second time this happened. On 2 different brake lines. We replaced both brake lines.
My vehicle has a brake line that blew. The line that blew is subject to a recall from Ford. (recall # 02s36). On the phone Ford says that the recall was completed in 2002 and therefore does not apply to this vehicle even though the problem is the same as outlined in the recall.
Consumer has a 1996 Ford Windstar. He took vehicle to dealer for recall 02s36 repairs. The brake line was inspected on July 21, 2003 as stated in recall. The brake line was considered not a problem that needed replacement. On August 14, 2005 the brake line ruptured while the consumer's wife was driving on city road. Has taken vehicle back to dealer and has contacted manufacturer, and they told him that the recall was considered closed because they had already performed inspection. He felt that recall repair did not fix problem due to problem recurring . He thought brake line may have ruptured due to rubbing and rust.
The consumer received a recall for the front portion of the brake line. The consumer felt that the entire brake line should have been included in the recall because the entire line on his vehicle was rusted. The consumer also stated that he was nearly involved in an accident due to the defect with the brakes. No recalls found. A leaking brake line was found.
While driving on the road and approaching a red light consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. It was determined that when the brake pedal went to the floor fluid leaked. The brake line that led to the firewall was defective. Previously, recall 02v101000 concerning brake lines was issued. Consumer indicated that Ford performed recall repairs. However, the brake failure recurred.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. The brake line ruptured, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. A recall was issued on this make, model and year. But the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The brake pedal when it was depressed went to the floor and smoke started coming from under the van. This occurred while in park with the engine still running. Upon inspection of the vehicle by a mechanic, they noticed a pin hole in the brake line. There's a recall for the brake line 02v10100, which the dealership did inspect the van's brake line as indicated in the recall letter, but no problem was found at that time so the part wasn't replaced.
While driving 10-15 mph and applying the brake, the pedal went down to the floor and vehicle had no brakes. A rupture in the brake line was the cause of the failure.
Brake pedal when to floor. Resulting in no brakes. Metal brake line corrosion was the cause of the problem.
The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of recall 02v-101000 which was related to brake line corrosion. The vehicle was not included I the recall due to VIN. The vehicle was manufactured at the plant with the recall during that time.
Failure occurred in parking lot, able to stop using emergency brake. Hydraulic fluid leaked on exhaust manifold, fire prevented by diverting leak. Contacted Ford customer care oct 2002 who stated no recall on record and offered no repair despite my reference to your 02v101000 recall. I have digital pictures if you want. Repeated contacts with Ford get no resolution. Dealer listed on form was original purchase location and not involved. Dt.
While driving front brake line rubbed against vehicle's structure component, causing a hole to develop in line, and resulting in loss of brakes. Consumer stated brake fluid leaked onto catalytic converter.
Consumer states that while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the consumer smelled smoke. The consumer took the vehicle to the local garage and they stated that the brake fluid had dripped onto catalytic converter and started a fire. The consumer put out the fire with an extinguisher.
Consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same problem with brake line as stated in recall 02 v 101 000, but this vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.
Dealer made repairs for recall 02v101 for the front right brake lines, however consumer states that now the other brake lines are corroded, consumer feels all the brake lines should be included in the recall.
Brake line going to right front wheel corroded ,causing brake failure at 70 mph on interstate 85.
Nhtsa recall 02-v-101-000/ manufacturer's recall# 02s36; while driving 35-40mph and when applying brakes they failed to stop vehicle. This resulted in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired before recall was issued. Please provide more information.
Hydraulic line rusted through, causing consumer to lose brakes. Consumer had to use emergency brakes to get home.
Brake pedal went to floor and no brakes in normal stop on dry pavement. Then brakes were fine. 2 wks later happened again so took to Ford. Ford replaced all brakes due to heat from slightly set emergency brake (warning light was burned out they said). Brakes to floor, but manuel brakes the next day. Ford drained brake lines. Happended again. Ford said you will have manuel brakes--it takes a while for new brakes to settle in. Kept happening-pedal to floor, manuel brakes, then normal braking. No improvement in 2 months so returned to Ford. Ford said no problem. On 12-22 rear ended a truck as brakes failed with no manuel brakes available. Ford says no problem. Ford engineer refuses to talk with me and sends the message that there is nothing that can cause that kind of problem. I don't know what to do.
Owner drove about a mile away from home, stepped on brake pedal, and it descended to the floor. Van lost all braking ability due to brake line rupturing. Ten minutes later, van was on fire due to brake fluid making contact with catalytic converter. Manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not part of recall 02v101000 due to VIN. Please describe details.
While driving 25-35 mph the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. The mechanic indicated that the brake line clamp rusted and caused a leak. . . . . .
The vehicle experienced brake failure due to the corrosion of the brake line. The consumer felt that it is unfair to address the recall to the northern states when the southerners have had the same failure. The consumer was parked in the driveway when he applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. When checked underneath the vehicle, fluid was running off of the catalytic converter. The consumer has spent each winter in two northern states and has experienced salt/snow roads on numerous occasions. The consumer requested reimbursement. Recall#02v101000.