Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2002 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2002 Windstar.
Approx. , a year ago my abs module went bad and I had it checked by a mechanic to verify that fact. Just recently my speed control deactivation switch went bad and leaked,. Now I found out there is a connection between both the switch and the abs bad module. Ford does not have a recall on the abs system, but they do on the above switch. Very possibly the high cost of the module has kept them from having a recall!!! I have read complaints about the same problem from another Ford van owner. Also the switch was changed approx. 5 years ago and it went bad again. ( per a Ford recall then) there should be a definite recall on Windstar van abs systems and as a safety issue---Ford should replace the switch and wire harness again! . . Updated 08/12/14.
The computer for our antilock brake system on our 2002 Ford Windstar keeps going out, rendering our antilock brakes useless. This is, of course, a serious safety concern. This problem has been diagnosed by both an independent mechanic and a Ford service technician. Although this problem has been frequently reported by consumers as being related to a Ford recall on the cruise control system, and the Ford service technician expressed his opinion that the problem was related to the recalled problem, Ford refuses to replace or even subsidize this 850 dollar part.
Anti locking brake system intermittent due to abs system control module defective.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
The abs, brake, and traction lights come on intermittently. Garages have checked it and find no cause for this. It is becoming more frequent and now occurs daily.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. He noticed smoke coming from the vehicle while parked. The failure occurred a few minutes after 400 mile trip. The contact felt that the abs brake module harness caused the failure and he disconnected the battery and abs fuses. As of August 10, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 131,000. Updated 08/29/07.
The abs system shorted out causing the harness and all the connecting wires to melt. I had no warning this was going to happen. My van started smoking, the odometer, speedometer, air conditioner nothing was working. Luckily, I was about 1/8 mile from my house when it happened and was able to pull into my driveway and shut the vehicle off. The van was in the shop from June 14 to August 28 because a part could not be found to replace the abs harness. The bill for the repairs was over $1,000. 00!.
While applying the brakes abs braking system lightwill appear on the dashboard.