Brakes Failed problems of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Exiting highway from off ramp into 4 lane red light intersection at normal speed. Applied brakes, no reaction to slow down. Pumped brakes still no slowing. Drove car into shoulder and field at off ramp. Car went through chain link fence and finaly came to a stop when it hit a tree. Police responded. No injuries or major property damage. Car was towed to garage and finally Ford dealer. The brake module failed. Month old inpection, no brake problem. Police commended fast thinking to avoid a major accident invovling hitting any other vehichles. I have a police report but I do not have a scanner.

Abs/brake module failure.

The abs, brake and traction control warning lights in my 2002 Ford Windstar keep coming on intermittently. Brake fluid is normal and front brakes were recently replaced. Warning lights seem to appear when started after the vehicle has been sitting in the sun or after driving. I have not noticed braking problems but am worried that the brakes may fail when needed. Ford dealership says there is no known problem with the Windstar abs system. I have read several forums where Windstar owners are reporting the same problems. My vehicle has 63k miles.

The abs and brake dash warning lights intermittently come on, especially after the vehicle warms up or I hit a puddle and water splashes underneath. This has been going on for years. Firestone has inspected the vehicle multiple times and cannot find anything wrong. They are agains suggesting to flush the brake system and do an engine diagnostic (again at cost of $200). While there has been no crash or damage I am in constant fear that there will be as the brakes might fail but I'd never know it since the warning lights are almost always on and repair work hasn't been able to turn them off.

Brakes failed five times within one year.

2002 Ford Windstar suffered brake failure. (nar) dealer was notified.