Two problems related to speed sensor 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.
The abs light has been going on and off for no reason. I took it to a mechanic and they said the only code that was affecting the light was the front right tire speed sensor which we replaced and the code went away. The cruise control dosent work and the light comes on and breaking is sometimes much more difficult when slick/wet and liable to cause an accident. The mechanic told me my vehicle was included in the Ford recall from 6/2012 relatingn to abs light and diagnostic trouble code c1185.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact noticed that the speed control deactivation switch leaked brake fluid inside the engine compartment, causing the fluid to spill onto the wiring. The dealer made an attempt to repair the problem under NHTSA recall number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control); however, the fluid continued to leak. The manufacturer was notified and they advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 02/23/11 the consumer stated a wiring jumper was added to prevent a possible future leak of brake fluid, since the pressure switch was not leaking. Within 3,00 miles, the pressure switch began leaking brake fluid into the engine compartment directly onto the transmission speed control sensor. The transmission speed control sensor subsequently failed and needed to be replaced along with the speed control sensor. Updated 04/28/11.