Four problems related to brake antilock control unit/module have been reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Windstar.
My 2000 Ford Windstar, abs light comes on sporadically about every time I drive it the light comes on. Of course I live in northern mn and I need abs. Its a hazard, when I don't know if I'm going to be able to stop. I took it into a mechanic and pulled the code c1185(power relay circuit malfunction). Needs a new abs module.
2000 Windstar abs problem with dtc 1185 retrieved from abs module. Problem occurs more when hot. Abs light on only.
Intermittent abs brake light and Ford trouble code c1185 problem goes away during cold weather - returns in warm weather.
Abs light lit for 2 months. Brought to dealer who informed us the module "went bad" and our abs system was inoperative. The repacement part costs over $800. 00. Such a failure of a critical safety feature is worth looking at. An internet search turned up numerous reports of problems with the 2000 Ford Windstar abs system.