338 problems related to brake light on 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.
Abs and brake light keep coming on and staying on until I turn my van off. Then it might not come on for a few days or it might come on constantly.
On my 2003 Windstar I have been having problems with the abs for quite some time don't know the exact time that it first happened its been a few years. The abs lights come on and shut off periodically. As of today the check engine light came on and the abs and brake lights came on. And the cigarette lighter fuse keeps blowing I went to get the codes read and the fuse was blown so I changed it and it blew right away again so put in one more so the codes could be read. It came up with 18 codes from just one day they are c1145, c1234, c1185, c1198, c1194, c1254, c1246, c1250,c1242, c1214, c1210, c1446 ,u1262, b1318 all having to do with the abs they could tell me exactlly what was going on and told me to goggle it. Also codes p0171, p0174.
I had prior brake issues. Took my van to be inspected and had complete rear brakes replaced and front brakes were still ok, not needing replacement. After about 20 miles on my way out of town on my new brakes, the abs and brake lights came on. Got back in town and took it back to where I got the new brakes. They said the brakes were fine, just not seated yet, so they ran a scan. My van threw the code c1185 (abs control module circuit relay) and I was told I needed to have an electrical diagnosis done.
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar with 154,000 miles on it. In mid may 2014 the abs and brake warning lights started to come together at random. Braking seems to be normal while lights are on. When vehicle is restarted, the lights stay out. Sometimes they will stay out for a week or more then suddenly come back on again.
Abs and brake lights keep coming on.
I was driving to the store and the speed odometer needles went crazy and the abs / brake lights went on. After a couple of minutes the needles went back to normal and the abs/ brake lights stayed on. We changes the sensors that go to all 4 tires and the lights remain on.
The 2003 Ford Windstar has a 'brake light' and a 'abs light'. When driving the car the abs and brake lights will both come on (but the car's brakes are not impacted). After a few minutes the two lights will go out. From what I have read on-line this is a fault in some module. The brakes themselves are not at issue but it provides false warning lights. A web site that tracks Ford Windstar issues says: "the (mostly unservicable) ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint which fails prematurely and causes the abs light and dtc c1185. It also causes the enhanced abs braking system to become inoperable. If your abs light is on. Report the problem at NHTSA - safercar. Gov. Use the category brakes, the more reports the better a chance of continued action. " so, I am reporting this flaw.
Abs light come on after vehicle warm up also brake light come on at the same time. Going to garage tomorrow to check on recalls and to see is the is a serious problems on Windstars. From what I been reading on the internet it seem to be a major problem for Windstar owners.
Abs brake light will turn on and off at random times. Also, brake (e-brake) light comes on, interior lights occasionally flash, all running lights and headlights have gone out (really bad when driving down highway at night), and loss of all electrical (radio, lights, heater fan, dash illumination, headlights, running lights, etc. . . All go out at same time). Alternator and several batteries have been replaced. Electric windows will occasionally stop working as well. Obviously the huge issue here is the fact that the abs system may be disabled, dash warning lights randomly come on and off, and all electrical shuts off, with losing headlights and running lights being the biggest issue!.
We bought this car today and intermittently the abs and brake lights will come on and won't turn off until we turn off the car.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs and the brakes light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the brake pads and shoes. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic which stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Pam.
My abs and brake lights on the dashboard come on and off at different times. Sometimes they stay for a while (days) and then go off for (days). Also, I have been having problems with the gauge arms on the dashboard all of sudden will go back and forth in a quick motion. Then sometimes stick in one position and then back to normal and then sometimes not move at all for a while.
Abs light and brake light comes on and interior lights flash and all gauges going crazy and run all the time causing my battery to die everyday. Its a new battery and now its drained.
The brake light and the abs light comes on when not engaged. At the same time the doors unlock (when driving) with "rear passage door unlock" appears. The doors try to lock and unlock. Also happens when stopping and going over bumps in the road. Took to the mechanic and he is unable to explain what is happening. Very unsafe. Did not know about this reporting site.
Abs and brake light stays on and all gauges won't stop going crazy. Making by batarie die.
Abs brake lights keeps coming on. Mechanic has fixed it once but it continues to happen causing the abs brakes not to work.
In the middle of driving red brake lights and abs lights came on. Keep coming on and shutting off.
Braking distance suddenly increased. Abs light on, on dashboard. Brake light on, on dashboard. Recall work was done.
Abs and brake light illuminate indicating an abs failure. Lights turn on anywhere from immediately to 15 minutes upon starting vehicle. Vehicle has been assessed by mechanic, mechanic stated that component replacement would cost approximately 1000. 00. Abs parts are faulty.
Multiple episodes of the abs traction control and brake light coming on at the same time. . If you shut off engine and restart the warning lights go away. Started last year thru present time. Have had vehicle serviced and they have tried to reset the error codes with out success seems to be worse when its wet. Suspect the abs computer is defective.
Abs & brake light on all the time and the systems don't work when light is on therefore they aren't never working and my odometer quit working and my other gauges go crazy like it's an electrical problem gone crazy. I don't know what gauges actually work and which ones don't cause they seem to go crazy and read different all the time. But, my abs & brake light stay on all the time no matter what.
The abs and brake lights have been on for quite sometime, it would not pass emissions. A few weeks ago I almost got in an accident, due to the fact, I could not stop the van!! I have a young child and this is unacceptable Ford!! never again will I purchase a Ford.
Brake light and abs light and traction control light all came on and are staying most of the time.
Brake light and abs light come on intermittently while driving has codes c1185,c1198,c1194,c1254,c1246,c1250,c1242,c1214,c1210 these was pulled from associate from advance auto.
Abs and brake lights on dash come on after they warm up. This use to happen only in the summer months. Now it happens all year round. . It only takes a few miles before the lights come on.
Abs and brake light is on. Loss of abs and hard braking.
Abs light and red e. Brake lights come on at same time. Indicating brake module has faulted. Seems many owners have experienced this same issue at early stages of ownership.
Abs and brake warning light come on instrument panel intermittently. Abs diagnostic trouble codes are as follows: c1234; c1235; c1236; c1185; u1260; c1446 auto mechanic states that is common problem with Ford abs control module (brake ecu). Ford bulletin on c1185 code states faulty solder connections cause printed circuit board failure. Dealer wants approximately $2000 to complete repair.
Brake light and abs come on and go off repeatedly . We have replaced the alternator and battery . The brakes seem to operate ok under normal braking conditions and can find no other problems but my carries our children around in this thing . What the info I have gathered there seems to be some kind of defect with the Ford ecu that needs to be addressed before someone gets killed from faulty abs not working .
After driving the can for about ten minutes the abs light and brake light came on . Since July 2013 it has been happening almost everyday. Just winter time it doesn't happen as often as in summer. After checking the car I get code c1185 c1198 c1194 c1254 c1246 c1250 c1242 c12214.
The abs and brake lights continue to come on at random times. The vehicle has been services for this issue already but the problem persists.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the abs module would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Abs and brake light both on. Got serviced with new sensors and brakes problem fixed for two days. Returned to mechanic,could not find out problem ( spent $300). Recently took to pepboys for complete check(spent $180). Came out code c1185. Referred me to take to Ford for fix. Called in to see how much repair would be quoted part at $800 plus service. I don't know how to get this fixed now. Since Ford does not want to take responsibility for this faulty part, Ford should at least have some deal where you can pay in payments or reduce the price by 1/2 since it is a common problem that is not due to normal wear and tear such as new brakes, sensors, rotors, etc. Seriously the part is expensive it's not like we can all afford to just say OH ok it's only about a thousand to fix! help us out here!.
I have a 2003 Windstar and the brake light and abs light come on at the same time quite often. It will not go off untill you turn off the van and restart and even then they often stay on.
The abs light and brake light come on during the spring and summer months not in the fall and winter months.