Five problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The contact took his vehicle in for a routine inspection and was informed that brake fluid was leaking from the master cylinder. He called the dealer and manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 99v147000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.
Brake leak under master cylinder. Can apparently cause other items to falter if not fixed and can even cause fire in the abs circuitry.
On July 1, 2007 during the operation of my 1999 Ford Windstar, smoke started coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and shutdown at which time the smoke stopped. The engine compartment was inspected by myself at that time and I found nothing that appeared abnormal. Restarted the vehicle and the smoke did not reappear but the odometer readings went to dashes, speedometer was inoperative, the abs light was on, and the air conditioner was inoperative. Drove the vehicle home and performed a more detailed inspection of it. This inspection revealed a blown fuse, as #10 of the interior fuse block. This fuse was replaced and the vehicles ignition switch was turned on, again smoke came out from the engine compartment of the vehicle and I determined at that time it was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch connector. The ignition switch was turned off immediately and the connector was disconnected from the deactivation switch located on the brake master cylinder. I found the connector both internally and externally wet with brake fluid. The connector showed signs of overheating as it was partially melted on the inside. Cleaned all the brake fluid from the deactivation switch connector and the deactivation switch itself. I left the connector disconnected from the switch and turned on the ignition switch. This resulted in no smoke from the engine compartment. The connector was left disconnected from the switch but the vehicle will not be used until I have performed or Ford performs repairs to it. I found that Ford had recalled several vehicles for what appears to be the same problem that I have with my 1999 Windstar but it was not on the recall list. I feel that this could have developed into a dangerous situation for my family. I would like to state that I am a certificated air frame and power plant technician by the faa and have worked in that capacity for 28 years for fedex express on their aircraft.
Without warning, the brake pedal went to the floor. My daughter was unable to stop and collided with the vehicle in front of her. The brake fluid reservoir is full. The car was serviced regularly but had no recent brake work completed. I have been told that the master cylinder completely failed. The party that was struck is now claiming injury. We do not know the severity of their injuries.
1999 Ford Windstar 135,000 miles. Used for sales. Master cylinder (abs) light on and short at line running into master cylinder. Pulled fuse after blowing several. Affected part of dash (speedo, and odomiter) and cruise now does not work. Had my son confirm were smoked wire was while putting in new fuse and watching under hood with my son starting van. Note: same problem as see in news reports on other Ford products but Windstar was not listed. My mechinic does not do wiring but he did point out tosted harrness and connection at master cylinder.