One problem related to brake disc pads has been reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2001 Windstar.
Took 2001 Windstar into dealer for recall on rear axle Jan. 2011 was called to pick up vehicle on April 29th. When vehicle was picked up the brake, abs and traction control off light were lighting up the dashboard , these lights were not on when van was taken in. Walked back into the dealer and told they had no one available to look at it but bring it back on Monday when they could run an analysis on it. Stated they had replaced the axle and any number of things could have happened. Asked if vehicle was safe to drive was told it was. Came back Monday morning had a total change of attitude without looking at vechicle was told it probably was not anything they did but would look at it and let me know in 10 minutes. Half hour later informed they think it was the main brain and could cost me up to $1500. 00 to fix. Dealer stated that the Windstar had a lot of problems he still had over 100 to repair in his lot. Was told by dealer and Ford customer care that the problem was mine not theirs, replacing rear axle has nothing to do with brakes but work sheet shows they replaced the brake pads. Now I do not have abs or traction control on my vehicle.