11 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On two occasions the brakes in my 1999 Windstar failed. Both occasions involved damage to my Windstar. The first accident occured in November 2002 and in that accident two other autos were involved. In both accidents the brakes did not engage even though I stepped on the brakes hard. I told the dealer (koon's Ford in falls church, va) on both occasions that the brakes did not engage properly. They told me nothing was wrong with the brakes. I felt so scared driving my Windstar that I just traded it it at a big loss (us$4,000 trade in) for a new 2003 Toyota sequoa. I took possession of my new auto today 1/18/03). The brakes simply did not engage on these two occasions. While they worked fine at other times. This is a problem that needs to be looked into.
Consumer applied brakes at 55 mp and, brake pedal felt normal. Abs system never kicked in. Consumer lost control of vehicle, went into ditch and rolled over. Passenger suffered 11 fractures/ driver minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
The abs motor switch became stuck while braking and resulted in noise from the abs system. The consumer turned the vehicle off but the noise persisted.
Approached stop sign and pressed brakes which made a loud grating metal sound which had never happened before. As I slid into intersection I flipped gears to park which finally stopped the car. Took car to dealer and was told the rear brakes were practically unused and the front brakes were worn out which led them to believe the rear brakes were not connected or functioning and had not done so for some time. Ford refused to cover this under our bumper to bumper warranty even though there is obviously some type of defective faulty part involved. Luckily no accident came of this incident.
Travelling at approx. 43 mph speed and applied brake. Vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down to stop as it supposed to do and caused auto accident. At the time of accident, vehicle had only 2 person, if the Mini van was fully loaded with max. Wt. , result could be much worse. Tried to test the brake again on a straight asphalted highway under the same speed and condition, pressed the brake pedal, vehicle accelerate first and then slow down to stop in long distance.
While pulling up into driveway, going slowly, applied brakes and vehicle didn't stop, it crashed into the garage door. Contacted dealer. Consumer was told that abs brakes were okay.
Abs brake problem; while approaching a stop sign and applying brakes on a residential street, brake pedal went to the floorboard, van kept going and crashed into a parked vehicle. This happened on a smooth and dry road surface. Van is being repaired by the dealership. Please provide any further information.
While driving at about 10 to 25 mph, if consumer puts on brakes or slows down, will experience a loud bang. Consumer says this is a very scary sound.
Vehicle has been experiencing the following problems: 1. Steering column out of alignment, causing difficulty in steering; 2. Power steering pump making grinding sounds when engine is cold and, intermittently, when the engine gets hot; 3. Ongoing problem with windshield fogging up and dealer is unable to correct the proble;. 4. Brake pedal goes to the floor before stopping, causing extended stopping distance; and 5. A loud sound coming from the front of vehicle. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.
When brakes pedal was applied vehicle accelerated instead of slowing down to stop as it should. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not find the cause.
When brake pedal was applied during a turn wheels locked up. Pedal was normal,and the brakes did respond. Dealer has been contacted.