98 problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2003 Windstar.
When traveling 15 mph on brick road I pressed brakes to stop then loud noise and car still rolled forward - scary and unsafe. This has happened twice under different conditions - the abs light is on in my vehicle.
Abs and break lights is on after driver 3 min.
Anti-lock braking system control module failure at 102,000 miles. Appears to be a continuing trend with various Ford models, and repair is expensive; approximately $2,000. If abs control module is failing, abs no longer works. Doubt accuracy of abs warning light to provide adequate warning.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford wind star. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician inform the contact brake fluid needed to be added in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that brake fluid needed to be added. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign 09v399000(speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Ak.
My abs light and breaks turn on once I drive for a mile on the road and it stay on till I shut the engine off for the following day for work. I already replace my brakes, rebuild my transmission and replace all spark plugs and cords, also change my engine oil on time pretty much a take care of my one and only vehicle I have. I have enough with the Fords.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. After the vehicle was started, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
My brake warning and abs lights are on I shut the car off and they are off I drive later they come back on , my brakes work fine the fluid is full.
Abs light comes on.
Abs light keep comming on.
Abs light. Took my 2003 Windstar with only 74,000 miles on it to an auto parts store to get codes as to explain the redundant abs light. There were at least 12 codes all pointing back to the abs module. This issue with the abs has been on going for 2+ years.
Abs dash light came on and stays on, no abs working. Abs light and dtc c1185.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
Abs light came on over a year ago. Code showing is c1185. Speedometer, tachometer, don't always work.
A few days after buying the van the abs light started coming on, it goes on and off. My interior lights have flashed on and off, my passenger window no longer works!and the gear shifter is loose and sometimes hard to get into park.
Abs light.
Abs light along with brake indicator light is on. Multiple defect codes for abs module shown on scanner. Brakes not fully stopping vehicle when depressed. Bought vehicle in may 2014. Cruise control acting funny.
The abs light, advanced trac control indicator light, and dash lights are flashing on and off intermittently for several seconds. Alarms beep and the engine loses power. This has occured multiple times over the past several weeks. Then coming onto the freeway this morning it occured again and the engine shut off. It would not restart. After almost getting hit by another vehicle as a result of the engine shutting off, I was able to pull over and turned off the key. Tried to start the van several times and after a few tries it started and I was able to get off highway without getting hit. This is a reoccuring problem many 03 Windstar van owners are experiencing. Called Ford and they said it is not a documented problem with them. I have read hundreds of comments from other owners experiencing these same problems. Ford dealerships have repaired/replaced various components to correct this problem but it keeps reoccuring. Something needs to be done. It is a design thing.
The abs light comes on randomly. The shop told be the computer is reporting faulty abs codes. I will have to ask for the specific code.
The break and abs light came on the day after I bought the 2003 Windstar. I had to do some research to figure out that it needed a little bit of work because the previous owner lied about why they wanted to sell the van. They said nothing was wrong with it and it ran great. Well now there are some major issues with the Windstar. Shortly after the break and abs light came on the engine light came on. Now I am trying to come up with the money to fix this problem.
Abs light and code c1185 came on. A relay failure for abs brakes.
The abs warning light will randomly come on and stay on until the vehicle is turned off. This happens occasionally, but not every time the vehicle is driven. It happens all different speeds, not just one speed zone. I am reporting this because I found out it is becoming a common issue for many people with this type of vehice.
Abs lights come on intermittenly and now are on all the time. This vehicle later was involved in a crash due to cruise control switch leaking out most of brake fluid. Ford replaced the switch and fixed the brakes but wants $2000 plus to replace the abs/hcu.
Abs light on.
My abs lights all come on and off randomly. This has occured for months. And is not more frequent. I went to my gargage and nothing is wrong with the brake lines. I saw other complaint online of this for this vehicle and that there will be a recall on this situation. I am hoping to get this resolved.
My abs light keeps coming on and sometimes my van don't want to stop. The brakes give out but all brake pads seem to be ok. Light comes on about 60mph. My van the last few days has been having very bad electrical issues that causes my van to die as well.
My abs light keeps coming on. Took car to the shop and they have done multiple diagnostics and after $500+ dollars light still keeps coming on.
Abs light comes on as soon as the vehicle goes in forward motion and stays on through entire driving cycle. The other brake warning lamp also illuminates intermittently while driving. More frequently in damp/wet weather.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
The abs light stays on no mater what ido.
Abs light came on, mechanic said the ecu was shorted and Ford was looking into a recall. Ford has nothing on their website, but have found many external sites offering the same problem.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Abs light wont turn off.
Abs light stays on. Car idles high all the time, speedometer and all other dashboard control go haywire for no reason. I have to pound on the dashboard to make it stop. This had been going on for a long time. Carmd device states abs sensor need and various other thing. I have spend a lot of money to no avail. Seat belt attached to sliding door on the right side which is to cross over to the passenger on the second row never worked. I purchased this as a used vehicle six years ago I do like this Mini van but with all of the major problems I really don't think I will be able to afford this vehicle much longer. Please help me it you can. I live in an area where a vehicle is mandatory and I am on a fixed income. I just want to be safe on the road. Please help.
The abs light has come on and the abs braking system has become inoperable.
Abs light on. Codes c1185.