Seven problems related to brake antilock control unit/module 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.
Ford Windstar 2003 recall was completed for abs along with replacement of abs module. Now car is worse than before. The brakes squeal and activate the abs on just a normal stop. Very unsafe to drive. Returned to dealer and they do not know what to do.
Abs control module 2003 Windstar light flashes on dash scared of loosing brakes.
Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and intermittently. Mechanic diagnosed as a wiring problem or bad abs module.
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar lx and the abs light and the brake light on the instrument cluster continually come on. I have had the front and rear brakes serviced and then after this problem did not go away I put a 2nd set of pads on the front. Ford want over $2000. 00 to fix what they say is the abs module. The brake gauge lights continue to come on and off at all times and Ford said it was due to this switch but it would not affect the brakes although at times the brakes will start skidding like the abs is working on dry roads and some times the brakes seem to work hard. Checking the internet out for parts I found several complaints about this same problem and even some vans catching fire due to this abs module switch catching fire. Ford has recalled several other vehicles for the same problem but will not acknowledge a problem with the 03 vans. I should not be forced to pay for a repair that Ford knows is there fault. The manufacturer of this abs module made them defective but Ford still uses them. . Read more...
Have a 2003 Ford Windstar lx with 36,900 miles on. Abs & brake lights on continuously for a few months after intermittently a couple months. This started in the spring of '07. The number of failures indicated is an estimate as it would be impossible to account for all the failures. For example, ran the van 6 times alone counting for 6 failures. There is no abs working. Total failure. Confirmed on date indicated by near miss of deer and locking up the brakes. Told by Ford dealer abs control module needs replaced. . Updated 01/09/08. Updated 12/12/07.
Abs and parking brake light on instrument panel come on sporadically had a Ford shop diagnose it as a bad abs module. Has not been repaired because of the unavailability of the part. This part monitors the pressure to each brake unit to prevent the vehicle from sliding in an emergency. Luckily there have been no accidents, injuries, or death at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the parking and abs warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the abs control module needed to be replaced. As of September 10, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 51,000. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.