Brake Light problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Ten problems related to brake light have 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.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to illuminate whenever the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake light fuse and both bulbs had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired the failure mileage was unavailable.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2013

When driving a various speeds, abs and brake lights come on and stay on.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2013

Abs light steadily on will not turn off. Codes reads no codes: brake lights appears at will.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2011

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear center brake lights would illuminate for hours at a time and would not shut off. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the failure may be due to a sensor, but he was not sure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

5 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2010

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle surged forward until he abruptly applied to the brakes. The failure also occurred while the contact was stopped with the brakes depressed. In addition, the brake light would intermittently illuminate while the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact stated that neither failure occurred until after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The failure and current mileage was 126,000.

6 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2010

Abs and brake lights come on and off at different times when driven. My light system stays on all the time. Please help me get it recalled.

7 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2008

2001 Ford Windstar, abs light and brake light constantly coming on. Mechanic says there are over 11 codes showing up. This is the third time I've attempted to have this problem fixed, nobody can fix it, just keeps happening. I've heard about fires occurring and am worried about the safety of my family.

8 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2008

My abs and emergency brake lights remain on, we have fixed the part for the cruise control, but the brake lights remain on. 96,000 miles.

9 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2004

My 2001 Ford Windstar- brake lights stay on. Vehicle is in park and turned off. Must pull up on the brake pedal to make the lights turn off.

10 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

My 2001 Ford Windstars brake lights remain on once the vehicle is in park and turned off. I must pull up on the brake pedal to make the lights turn off. I had the car serviced at a private mechanic 4 times now and the problem has not been corrected. Is there any known recalls/problems with Fords brake lights??.


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