Six problems related to brake master cylinder 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 55 mph and without warning, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and would not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,750.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. He pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The smoke flow gradually lessened and became controlled. He called roadside assistance and they unplugged the master cylinder switch, which seemed to be the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls pertaining to this failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 91,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle sporadically loss excessive brake fluid. The dealer stated that the wiring harness that was connected to the vehicle speed cruise control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $86. 67. Secondly, the technician stated that there was a recall and her VIN was excluded from the VIN range. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 103,032. Updated 09/16/08 the was a leak in the brake master cylinder. Updated 09/22/08.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact noticed a loss of brake fluid in the vehicle. The contact would add fluid one week, and the following week, it would almost be empty. The dealer stated that the master brake cylinder and accessories needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 101,000 and failure mileage was 99,000.
Periodic illumination of the dashboard warning lights for the abs and the brakes, especially during summer months, but down here in the south, also during warmer winter days. According to the Ford manual, this indicates a problem with the abs control module. In looking further, I found that the master cylinder is leaking into the brake pressure differential deactivation switch. The wires are wet with fluid, leading all the way down to the abs control module. The approximate incident date is the first occurance, but I have had the lights come on ever since buying the van, used, in the spring of last year.
My 2001 Ford Windstar developed a brake fluid leak from the speed control deactivation switch mounted on the master cylinder. This appears to have caused the speedometer and odometer to stop working. I plan to make repairs tonight, but I noticed that many other Ford products are under a recall for this same problem, and I wanted to include the information that this problem has occurred on my Windstar. It appears to be a potential fire hazard.