Two problems related to dashboard failed 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.
Ecu module for abs is shorted out and causes gauge cluster to short out. This causes abs light & brake light to turn on and all gauges stop working and they jump around . This was diagnosed by Ford dealership in WI. Said brake fluid leaks in to ecu and shorts out wires . Told me . $2000. 00 to fix . These problems are a safety issue . Abs and speedometer and gauges don't work . Should be a recall .
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the emergency brake and abs lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the speedometer and odometer gauges blanked out and other gauges began to sporadically flash simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The failure codes indicated that the braking system was faulty due to water or fluid entering the abs connector. Brake fluid was found leaking onto the abs module as well as fluid build-up in the connector. The abs module and pump were replaced. The dealer also attempted to reprogram the abs module, but was unsuccesful. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The current and failure mileages were less than 123,000.