Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2003 Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the rear drivers side wheel was abnormally tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train). The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 03/26/lj the consumer stated cracks in the rear axle, were not visible and re-enforcement repairs were done, to the rear axle and front subframe lower control arm. However, the repair failed, while the consumers husband was driving. Ford wouldn't pay for the repairs. They stated they had already full-filled their obligations, when they made the re-enforcement. Also, the anti-lock brakes did not work. Updated 03/27/14.

2003 Ford Windstar. Consumer states discontent with the way recall for the cracked rear axle was handled. The dealer inspected the vehicle and it was determined there was a crack in the rear axle. However, the consumer was informed the vehicle may not be repaired for 120 days due to the part not being available. The abs had to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light remained illuminated. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact to leave the vehicle for further testing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased. Anti-lock brake system is only intermittently functional. Defective abs ecm. Well known issue per the Ford dealer. After a few minutes of driving, the abs becomes non-functioning. This happens 90+% of the times that the vehicle is driven.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard. The brakes would also sporadically lock while attempting to brake. In addition, the door ajar warning light would also remain illuminated while the vehicle was in motion although all doors were latched closed. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact started the ignition and suddenly, smoke expelled from the front end of the vehicle. The engine was turned off. The driver inspected underneath the hood and the engine compartment exhibited heavy smoke and small flames. The hood was closed which smothered the small flames. The fire department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was contributed to the anti-lock brake system. The contact performed a temporary repair. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. He stated that during the months of summer, the abs and service breaks warning light consistently illuminates on the instrument control panel. Failure of the break system can lead to increased stopping distances, which increases the risk for vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician deactivated the abs switch numbers 15 and 10. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. The VIN was unavailable. Bl.

Advance trac system activates for no reason, this causes the brakes to apply bringing the van to a halt. I have had this vehicle back to the dealer four times. Once they replaced the anti-lock brake module. Although this has occurred numerous times, they cannot find anything wrong. I am able to shut the system off and continue driving. This will happen shortly after I make a right or left turn and it is intermittent.

Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and red brake lamp on at times while driving.

The contact stated the traction control and the anti lock brake system worked together. This caused the brakes to be applied for no apparent reason. There was no warning ,and it happened to different wheels at different times. The vehicle has been to the dealership, and they made an adjustment to the system, but this did not repair the problem. The vehicle is being taken back to the dealership tomorrow.