Seven problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake fluid all leaks out wear hole in brake fluid tube to rear brakes between frame and gas tank. Causing virtually no braking power. Drivers side near rear wheel. Would require 200. 00+ to repair.
I went to Ford dealership in Dec 09 received inspection on recall # o9s09 and 09so9h only. Now here in Feb. 2012 the same problems with suspension,right front tire wheel makes alto of noise power steering fluid is leaking strange noise is heard when making right turns,Ford said my vehicle has had all service it is due . I believe they are wrong all the same problems the recalls reported are my problems I have paper work providing they only ran test on recall #o9s09 and 09s09h my car is in serious weather conditions here in illinois. Under the original owner Ford stated they are not responsible for any further repair. Ford dealership roberts motors 4350 alby alton IL 62002.
Brake fluid leaking from the speed control pressure switch caused the abs and cruise control to stop working.
We have finally got Ford to do something about the cruise control switches on the 1990-2000"s Ford Windstars I have a 1998 Ford Windstar ( even though I have been informed by my local dealer that they will only be putting on the harness for the switch when I told them I had already had my switched replaced about a year ago for a brake fluid leak they informed me they would not check my abs system for damage unless I paid for them for the service. The service tech said "quote" ( hold on now we are only putting on the harness anything else will cost extra) all there going to do is put in the harness I guess any other damage done by these systems will just have to be just shoved up our tail pipes !!!! even though the ccds system is the cause of all the problems. . . This seems to be the way of doing business for Ford I have all kinds of trouble also with this van like ,door lights signal always on even if the doors are shut the doom and inside door lights stay on all the time. . . . When I turn on the air it puts out cold air only though the defrost switch and then under the back seat it blows hot air instead . . When I drive for a few miles and turn the van off it sounds like a popping noise from the back around the muffler my mec. Says that the muffler tail pipe system on this model is not worth a flip he says you could not give him one of these van"s there a piece of junk the doors lock and unlock on there own come on people look at all the signs about the Ford Windstars like my daddy use to say this is a fire looking for a place to happen I will never buy another Ford again'''''.
While I was driving on June 18, 2007 I realize the abs lights would stay on. I check the fuses and relays couldn"t solve this issue. When I lifted up the hood I notice leaking from deactivation sensor under the master cylinder. I assume the master cylinder went out on me so I replace the master cylinder didn"t solve the problem. I was furious meaning the vehicle I own and I depend on this van to go to work and home. When brake is leaking down under the abs ecm it can caused fire but I don't want to chance it me still this van. I don't want to experience tragedy or anyone who must go through this. So, I left the van in garage until I get funds to fix this issue. I also replace the abs ecm twice but it is still burning out my abs module. Or we need to investigate this issue to Ford dealership im sure other victims experience same thing. It is very dangerous driving when you know brake fluid leaking from master cylinder. Please for safety issues investigate this Windstar 98 lx model.
I have a 1998 Ford Windstar van 2 months ago I had a leak of fluid that caused some wires to burn into under the hood that caused wiring to my head light and overhead light to blow my mechanic had to direct wire one side of my head light and my cruise control system had to be disconnected as he said it would cause my van to catch fire. My abs and brake system light stays on now as soon as the mechanic repaired the faulty part I started experiencing all the following things,,,I have lose of power . The van stalls in traffic and also as I'm taking off from a stop after putting the van in gear. . . When I put on the gas it makes a bad rattling sound like a lifter or valve tapping but only when the gas peddle is engaged. The gear shift feels like it gets stuck in park and I have a hard time getting it to release out of park before this problem my van drove great I never had any problems could you please find what the problem is thank you.
On five occasions, while attempting to stop my vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor resulting in an extended stopping distance and almost resulted in an accident. We have had the brakes checked by our mechanic and he found no problems or leakage of brake fluid. We have had a variety of brake related concerns and problems since 1999 that were reported to the dealer without resolution.