89 problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs light on and speedometer failure.
Abs light came on continually for the last 6000 miles. Brought the vehicle to Ford in plainville, CT and they told me there was no recall and the cost was to include a new computer for an unreasonable dollar amount. Still not corrected and I understand that the abs system is not working. Have checked other owners and they have the same problem. Also have a cruise control system that is not working. Have been told that I need a new harness for a cost of over #300. Still not activated.
Went over rumble strip on roadway and abs light came on, brake pedal became hard to push. This happened on Monday 9/22/2014 my mother in law who owns the vehicle said that this had been happening quite frequently over the past few months. I put my scan tool on the vehicle and got 3 abs codes c1235, c1236, and c1185. The first two codes pertain to rear wheel sensors and the third pertains to a power relay for the abs. We have found paper work for three recalls, one related to sub frame corrosion one for the rear axle, and one for an abs sensor wire. From what I have been reading this problem could be related to the first abs problem with the harness replacement.
Abs light came on when I started the van.
Abs light is on.
Abs light is always on. Traction control light is also always on.
While driving on my way home the abs light came on on my Ford Windstar 1999.
Abs light will randomly turn on during vehicle operation meaning abs system is not working.
Abs light keeps coming on and off.
I have a 1999 Ford Windstar and my abs light stays on until I turn the vehicle off. The minute I turn it on and begin moving the abs light comes on and stays on.
Abs light traction control light and battery light on cause abs hcu and ecu bad.
The abs light came on and will not go off. Checked with Ford and on-line and see that the abs light and system are being reviewed for possible product defect.
Abs lights come on randomly, abs no longer work at that time. Especially dangerous on ice.
Abs light is on, has been on for the past 4-5 years that I am aware of. My mechanic is having a hard time tracking the problem down. The engine seized, despite regular maint, requiring a rebuilt engine from Ford.
My abs and trac off light are on all the time causing 11 abs fault codes, c1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1256, 1250, 1242, 1214, 1210 1410, 1404. I have cleared all the codes and in a 2 week period they all set again, all are related to the 1185 (failed relay solder joint) module failure.
Abs light illuminates often when encountering a bump on the road, but usually just randomly. Light is always off when the engine is started. Initially the light would not come on again for several weeks, but over time the light now always comes on after a few miles. Abs dtc code is c1185.
My 19yr old daughter was traveling to new jersey from indiana on rt. 70. When using the cruise control attempted to exit for a rest stop when she applied the break the abs light came on and the cruise control did not disengage. She had committed to the exit ramp thank god she was able to move back off the ramp just in time to miss the over pass barrier. She had to ride the shoulder shutting down the ignition once she did that she was able tob resue. She did not use the cruise control again and but then the engine light came on a cold start. I check the code and dtcs found wade bank one and two lean found a bad pcv valve and replaced it. But when reading the codes found 9 additional codes c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1256 c1250 c1242 c1214 and c1210. I then called the Ford dealership and checked for recalls. Finding 3 I followed up having two being serious and having to do with speed control rear subframe and rear support. When asking the service advisor what these codes meant he had no clue he said and without a costly scanner charge the tech had no idea. So as always I hit the inter net andeasily found numerous complaints . . . I was a service advisor for Honda for 5yrs and a tech for 10 prior. I never put my customers life on the line wth? is Ford teaching these men? I will have to inspect and repair this vehicle myself being disabled this will not come easy. I don't trust them at all anymore. My family's life is to important to have a money hungry company kill them. And once repairs are finished I will sell it and buy a Honda. Yes Honda is not perfect but I have never seen the company ever mislead customers intentionally as this and when they messup they cover their customers and fix it right. Unreal.
Abs warning light stays on, don't know if brakes are working properly.
Abs power relay output circuit failed and my abs light stays on. We think the abs is inoperable.
Bought the van used and was driving home after purchasing it the abs light came on stays on can not seem to figure out why.
Abs light came on. And now it stays on all the time.
The abs light comes on intermittently for the past year. I had it checked by a mechanic and all sensors are functioning properly.
Abs light stays on.
Problem first occurred in the middle of a snow storm. Abs light would randomly come on while driving with the code c1185. Problems mostly occur in cold weather. Could be very dangerous if the unit stopped working while stopping on a slippery road.
Abs light comes on and goes off as one drives. It stays on when it is hot outside but does not when it stays cold outside. When light is on there is no abs brakes. One would think there is a short in the system or a ground issue.
The abs light comes on randomly while driving. Ford dealership determined that the abs module was bad, and replacement would cost $1250, however, I would be safe driving it without the repair. The regular brakes would still function correctly, I just would not have the anti-lock brake system. Because the vehicle is 14 yrs old, I opted not to have the repair done at this time.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The abs light is on constantly. This indicates that the abs brakes are not working at all and is a significant safety issue.
Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since I've owned this van Ford need to fix these.
I have been having this problem for about 7 months. The abs light comes after 2 minutes of driving and it stays on till I shut off the engine. I have taken it to mechanic to see if its something simple but replacement would cost too much. So far I have been driving it. Whether or no its safe-don't know. Hoping the brakes would still function correctly.
Abs light comes on after engine warm-up and remains on. After engine compartment has cooled, light is off at restart. It will then come on again after engine warmup. Speed control is intermittently inop.
The abs light goes on about 5-10 minutes after starting. When car shut off & restarted abs light is off and then goes back on after a few minutes.
The abs warning light comes on intermittently while driving, for no apparent reason, if it comes on, it will sometimes go off during the trip. Sometimes doesn't come on except during start up.
The abs lights starts to blink then the traction control light comes on and then the lights are on until the vehicle is shut off.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the abs warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.