Brakes Failed problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Most important is the brakes have been changed and checked. On several occasions the brakes have just failed and I would pump them enough just to get in a safe location. Aaa has had to pick me up and when the brakes where checked they were find and the fluid full. Also the rear just fell but I had that repaired by a local reputable shop on candler rd, decatur/ there is a residue all around where I put the gas in. I've had the same mechanic for almost 30 years and he says the anti-lock brakes may be faulty. The brake and engine light will not go out even when repairs are made according to the codes that come up. The scariest time was when I was driving on university Ave in atlanta and the car would not stop at the light at a normally busy intersection. I began blowing the horn and thank goodness no one was ahead of me. Aaa took their sweet time coming and by the time they got there the pedal was back up but I had them to tow me home anyways. My mechanic checked it and all was find but he was concerned and so was I. I did not contact Ford but it has happened again as I started it yesterday morning and the brakes were on the floor. This is just too dangerous. I told my mechanic not to come check it before contacting Ford.

Antilock brake computer has failed.

While driving approximately 45 mph brakes failed to operate, resulting in a crash.

To summarize, we bought a 2001 new Ford Windstar van on oct. 6 from courtesy Ford. The brakes failed on oct. 8, causing an accident with slight damage. The van was towed to a Ford dealership in wray, where they were unable to find a problem with the brakes. Ford, through their corporate office, offered an extended warranty of 5 years. They also stated that they had sent an engineer from denver to wray who was also unable to find a problem with the brakes. I have a signed document from the service manager in wray stating that no one has come to look at the van. Neither my wife nor I feel that this vehicle is safe to drive, especially since Ford has lied to us regarding their diagnosis of the problem. We do not feel comfortable putting ourselves and/or our grandchildren at risk when there seems to be no explanation for why the brakes failed initially. I have much documentation and a chronology of the events that brought us to where we are today. The most frustrating part of this whole deal is Ford's reluctance to even respond to our calls and letters. We simply want a vehicle that is free from defects. This is the first new vehicle that we have ever owned. Your service comes highly recommended to us and we would appreciate any help you can offer. I can be contacted anytime at the above number or on my cell phone (970) 630-3328.

(1) I had various problems with the braking on the van starting about 4 months after I bought it with. Nothing really lead up to the failures. (2) brakes would fail for no apparent reason. It was usually after I would hit a slight bump in the road while lightly applying the brakes. I would feel as the antilock brakes would kick on for no reason. The brakes would not recover until they were released and pressed again. Several times I would have hit someone if they were in front of me. (3) I sent many complaints to Ford, the dealerships, etc. There policy was if they could not reproduce the problem then they couldn't fix it. I could not reproduce the problem either. This would just happen out of the blue. I have had witness in the van when this happened. Ford denied two dealers from working on the van (even though it was under warranty) because the dealer could not reproduce the problem. About 6 months ago I replaced the shocks and tires on the van. This problem has not happened since then. I did everything I could think of to have someone help me with this problem. Talked to Ford, dealers, filled out similar forms on auto safety websites, etc. I am truly disappointed that no one ever looked into this problem. If this is happening on other Ford Windstar's then there are some very serious safety issues that need to be investigated.

2001 Ford Windstar brake failure. Consumer states that the brakes gave way while she was stopped. She states that the dealer would not remedy the problem. She said this past time she went over a cement strip and hit a ground fixture. The panel on the vehicle was damaged.

Consumer states that the brakes failed causing the driving to throw it neutral to stop the vehicle. B please provide any additional information.