Table 1 shows one common traction control system related problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
Brake warniing light and abs warning light both come on and stay on, beginning at varying times after beginning driving. After testing at Ford dealership, mike fitzpatrick Ford in newnan, GA, diagnosis was abs controller failure. Corrective action was to replace abs contol unit and the brake light switch operated by the brake pedal. Continued to operate vehicle until June 20, 2011 because brakes and brake light worked and the cost was prohibitive. Part numbers replaced were 2f2z-2c219-ba control and sw-6218 switch. The abs contol failure at 84,500 mileage on this vehicle indicates an inadequate reliability of design and/or manufaturing quality.
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar limited. The check advancetrac and abs light come on intermittently. . . Hirsch Ford in michigan city was unable to find the problem and give me an estimate on repairs after spending 1 1/2 hours diagnostic time. . . Another repair shop was able to pull the c1185 code as well as several others from the onboard computer but only gave me a $1400. 00 repair estimate to replace the abs module. No repairs have been done.