13 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed. Yh.
Break failure.
While driving at 25 mph applied the brakes and braked didn't stop vehicle. Consumer was able to slow the vehicle down and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Vehicle jumped forward when stopping. Accelerated by itself, resulting in a crash. Brakes when applied, squeak loudly. Gears were very hard to change. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems still exists. Provide further information.
Whenever steering wheel is turned, vehicle would stall out. The stalling would also occur when brakes are applied in a panic stop. Took to dealer, twice, & informed could not find cause of stalling. However, on January 26, 1998, problem was resolved by dealer.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and stays down. Driver has to apply emergency brake in order to stop. Dlr couldnt duplicate the problem. Mjs.
While driving and applying on brakes the pedal continues to merge to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Mechanic does not know why brakes are malfunctioning.
Brakes failed.
The brake pedak goes to the floor and is very mushy. The dealer has had the vehicle 4 times and claims the problem is fixed. But the problem remains, now the dealer claims that the brake pedal condition is normal for the vehicle and does not pose a problem, as a police officer and an accidend investigator I am convinced that at anything close to maximum loading those brakes will fail.
Brakes has little resistance and are depressed to the floor when applied. This is an on-going problem that the dealer cannot seem to resolve.
When applying the brakes vehicle experienced brake loss, and eventually the brake pedal fell off.
While driving 5 mph, brakes completely shutdown. Pedal completely went to the floor with no force. Still not stopping the vehicle. . The failure of the brake system was attributed to the failing of the hydraulic control unit.
Brakes failed when applied and were grabbing and making a loud grinding noise resulting loss of control and an accident. Nlm.