Brake Antilock Control Unit/module Problems of Ford Windstar - part 1

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected by a dealer they informed him that his abs system failed and needed to replace the module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 01/26/lj the consumer stated the abs and brake light would not clear on the dashboard. The consumer was informed the abs module needed to be replaced. Updated 03/23/jb.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 7 mph, the anti-lock braking system warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but they would not engage. She then attempted to engage the emergency brake to no avail. She shifted into park and coasted off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where she was advised that the abs modular would need to be replaced. There were no recalls for her particular vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 127,020 and the current mileage was 127,039.

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My 2000 Ford Windstar, abs light comes on sporadically about every time I drive it the light comes on. Of course I live in northern mn and I need abs. Its a hazard, when I don't know if I'm going to be able to stop. I took it into a mechanic and pulled the code c1185(power relay circuit malfunction). Needs a new abs module.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. A mechanic stated that the abs control unit needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted in reference to recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). A technician stated that since the abs failure had no relation to the recall, they would only provide a free remedy for the speed control. The manufacturer was notified, but assistance was provided. The current mileage was 95,180. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. While driving 15 mph the abs light and traction warning lights were illuminated on the instrument control panel. She restarted the vehicle. The dealer was notified, and she was advised that the abs control module needed to be repaired at an expense of $ 825. 00 dollars. The failure mileage was 100000. The current mileage was 101000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

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Abs control module 2003 Windstar light flashes on dash scared of loosing brakes.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving 55 mph, the abs light illuminated and smoke appeared underneath the vehicle. The contact assumed that the electrical unit was at fault. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure has occurred approximately five times. The contact has decided not to repair the vehicle at this time. The dealer stated that the abs control module needs to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 35,000.

1996 Ford Windstar. Consumer requests a refund for money spent on repairs as a result of the problem described in a recall the consumer stated the vehicle had a brake fluid leak which damaged the abs module, closkspring and caused the cruise control not to work. The consumer stated in mid-late December she and her husband began to experience problems with braking and the abs light would come on and go off at random. Braking was sometimes interrupted by a shuddering which delayed the action of the brake after the brake pedal was depressed, as if the abs did not want the brake to engage. This happened during normal braking as well as a quick press of the brake pedal, but in either case the braking was prolonged. The consumer stated the dealer repaired the problem with a kit and she was reassured the brake leak was fixed and there should be no more problems and there was nothing wrong with the action of the brakes. Several days later, the consumer and her husband experienced the shuddering again while driving 65 mph. The consumers husband decided to purchase an abs module from an online dealer. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who agreed to install the part. The problem with the abs light and shuddering has been resolved. When the consumer received the recall notice, he went to the dealership with the receipts from the repair, but was told his vehicle was not one of the years covered for a refund of previous repairs.

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Passenger side brake light went out, took it to the Ford dealer and found the rear electronic module bad. Rem costs $740 for removal and replacement. Whatever happened to keeping things simple? this is a disgrace that the auto industry makes all of these terrible engineering enhancements for their bottom line but will not produce cars that are more fuel efficient to reduce global warming. What a joke this situation is and hopefully, the NHTSA doesn't oversee these senseless designs and approves them.

At this time there has not been an incident, however Ford is not taking the abs module problem seriously. My 2002 Ford Windstar se currently has the abs and brake warning lights come on at random times. These lights stay on for a period of time and then when van is restarted sometimes they are still on and sometimes they are not. I do not have the money to fix Ford's flaw.

All the light on abs, brake are all lit up and I was told it was the abs module in the 2002 Windstar and they are prone to break down and the breaking is off on the van when the lights are on.

Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously and intermittently. Mechanic diagnosed as a wiring problem or bad abs module.

Car produced a stong sulfer smell and immediately the abs light and brake light illuminated, the "o/d off" light began flashing, the speedometer died and the odometer cleared.

2000 Windstar abs problem with dtc 1185 retrieved from abs module. Problem occurs more when hot. Abs light on only.

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...

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving at an unknown speed, the abs, track off, and brake light icons illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice, but has not been inspected. The dealer stated that the abs module failed. The current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 04/11/08.

Frequent abs and trac warning lights after vehicle warms up. Almost always off initially.

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.

We have a 2002 Windstar van. While it was parked in our garage overnight, the abs motor spontaneously caught fire. The vehicle was off and parked. With the location of the motor so close to the fuel line, we were surprised that the fuel system did not ignite.

2001 Ford Windstar with intermittent brake light and abs light illuminated. Reportedly a failed abs module.

Warning lights for abs, emergency brake, trac off (traction control). Error display od traction control system" several error in diagnostics all pointing to the abs system the traction control when this occurs is disabled. The lights light up after the car warms up if cold from 2-10 minutes, if used recently the lights turn on almost immediately. After searching on the web, this problem has been reported as a potential fire hazard.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 25 mph, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the lights illuminate five minutes after driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a private mechanic and he stated that a new abs module was needed. The contact has not spoken with Ford. The current and failure mileages were 109,600. Updated 01/09/08, updated 12/12/07.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 10 mph, the brakes squeaked when the brake pedal was applied. In addition, the abs warning indicator light illuminated. The mechanic replaced the flow switch; however, the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.

On my 2001 Ford Windstar minivan, at about 62,500 miles on the odometer, the amber abs light and red brake light illuminated. Was told by the dealer that it was a faulty hydraulic control unit that was leaking brake fluid on the abs module (estimated repair cost was about $1,100. I had previously researched this problem online, and have found entire forums of Windstar owners dedicated to this problem. Users had cited a fire hazard that is created by the leaking brake fluid on the abs electronic control unit (one owners van had caught fire due to this on a long trip). I asked about this at the dealership, and they confirmed that this could indeed be a fire hazard. I have pulled the fuses to DE-energize the abs ecu, but because of that, am currently operating with no abs braking capability. The leaking fluid had also damaged the cruise control cutoff switch, so I had it repaired at the dealership.

Intermittent abs brake light and Ford trouble code c1185 problem goes away during cold weather - returns in warm weather.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. Since September of 2006, the abs light constantly illuminates. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they replaced the abs module under warranty; however, this did not correct the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not assist. The dealer stated that the estimated cost for repair was $1,200. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Windstar. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The failure caused fuses to blow out in the cruise control and abs modules. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired; however, the abs module still needs to be replaced. The current mileage was 209,000 and failure mileage was 159,000.

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Abs control module under drivers seat which is right next to a fuel line burned up. Also intermittent brake failure from brakes then all of a sudden they work normal.

The brakes suddenly started failing and the brake petal would go to the floor like a defective master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaces 3 times at 2 different shops because they were sure it was the master cylinder and they thought perhaps it was a defective replacement. The defect ended up being the antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit (hcu). If you do an internet search for Windstar hcu, you will find Windstar reviews rating their brakes as significant problems specifically stating "an occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit (hcu). The cost to repair the abs hydraulic control unit is estimated at $975. 00 for parts, without traction control, and $1,200. 00 for parts, with traction control, and $162. 50 for labor. " this problem also affects the 1997 Windstar. . Read more...

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Red brake light and yellow a. B. S. Light illuminate. Diagnosis: a. B. S. Module is defective.

Abs and brake light come on intermittently. Have had this problem for 2+ years. No one can tell me why. As of late, the lights have been on nearly constantly. Suspect abs control module.

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 2001 Ford Windstar. While driving 40 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated simultaneously. A mechanic stated that the abs sensor failed. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 10/23/07.

The computer that controls the abs malfunctioned, resulting in the anti lock brakes not engaging when vehicle was being driven on ice or snow. Dealership was contacted.