Brake Disc Pads Problems of Ford Windstar

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning and the abs indicator illuminated. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the brake pads, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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It appears to be an electrical problem. New brakes pads on front, system was bled of air, brake pedal has normal travel. Abs may not function.

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Had changed brake pads a week earlier. Driving 55mph and the car crashed down on it's axle as the tire and wheel passed by us going down highway, in 37 north. Studs had all broken off. The disc brake is ruined from skidding on it. Traffic was moderately heavy. We skidded to a stop on a bridge and feel lucky not to have crashed into anyone.

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Took Ford Windstar in for recall on axels. Upon completion, asked svcman about break pads. Svcman said full inspection done and brakes okay. Called repairman 2 days later about loose steering and faulty electrical system. Car began to vibrate when breaking. Took car in. Service dept. Said brakes bad, cushings bad, ball joint bad, then when placing pads one calipher starts leaking. All in one recall experience. This is how Ford makes its service money, recall and destruction to increase service department revenues. $600+ brake job pays for those recall axel kits. My real concern is what isn't rusting on the Ford Windstar? the axels, rotters, caliphers all rusting. My problem is overshadowed by the knowledge that this same dealership sold me this Windstar with full knowledge that it had been in an accident causing significant damage to the front right end. The same one with the braking problem. However Ford conveniently failed to report the accident to car fax. I found out after purchase when a body shop worker showed me the replaced body work. Since one doesn't sit in the passenger seat when test driving, I didn't find out until later that the passenger seat had been ripped from its steel floor bolts. Ford replaced the screws and still said nothing. I still find pieces of broken windshield glass in the sliding door wells and in the chair support clamps on the floor when I remove the seats.

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Took 2001 Windstar into dealer for recall on rear axle Jan. 2011 was called to pick up vehicle on April 29th. When vehicle was picked up the brake, abs and traction control off light were lighting up the dashboard , these lights were not on when van was taken in. Walked back into the dealer and told they had no one available to look at it but bring it back on Monday when they could run an analysis on it. Stated they had replaced the axle and any number of things could have happened. Asked if vehicle was safe to drive was told it was. Came back Monday morning had a total change of attitude without looking at vechicle was told it probably was not anything they did but would look at it and let me know in 10 minutes. Half hour later informed they think it was the main brain and could cost me up to $1500. 00 to fix. Dealer stated that the Windstar had a lot of problems he still had over 100 to repair in his lot. Was told by dealer and Ford customer care that the problem was mine not theirs, replacing rear axle has nothing to do with brakes but work sheet shows they replaced the brake pads. Now I do not have abs or traction control on my vehicle.

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Replacing brake pads front/rear.

Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced every 6000 miles. Dealer stated there was no manufacturer's defect.

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I sent the following in an email to Ford motor company, and also talked with their "customer service". They said that they could not do anything about this dispute between the dealer rep and myself, as it was a field decision. The original repair was a rebuild of the drum brake on the right rear wheel, the same wheel that later suffered a catastrophic failure of the shoes. Luckily, we were driving at over 35 mph, so the wheel did not lock up until we stopped at a friends house. The entire hub assembly had to be rebuilt after the brake siezed. Note: this is the second brake rebuild. The car has also suffered from broken tie rods. ======================================================== the parsons dealership that rebuilt my right rear brake last October will not admit that the failure of the brake pads, and subsequent complete failure of the brake assembly last week which required replacing the drum, is covered under their warranty (12,000 or 12 months. ) they say it was due to a rusted parking brake cable that seized. I say that is a big load of baloney. . . . Even if it was rusted (in a pretty new car!) then they should have seen that last year. The total cost of repair on 9/20/02 was $639. 88. I want Ford 1) make parsons return my money, and 2) reprimand parsons for poor customer service. I will not buy a car from them again, nor will they ever see my car again - despite their admonition at the bottom of their invoice that says "warranty 90 days or 4000 miles on adjustments, align, balance. All other repairs covered 12 months or 12000 miles. Customer must return to parsons Ford for defective repairs. No refunds if customer takes to another repair facility. I won't go into the delays (a full week to repair the drum and brake assembly).

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Consumer replaced front brake pads for 2nd time. Pads were soft, and when they got hot they fade and stay covered with dust all the time. This was second time in a year, 6 months apart. Dealer stated it was a normal wear and tear.

At 3000 miles brake pads were squeaking, yesterday while drying consumer pressed brakes and there were no brakes.

Spring broke as the car was being jacked up to do a brake pad replacement.

When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer inspected vehicle, and put on pads and rotors prior to the incident.

The front brakes, rotors and pads were completely worn out but consumer had no warning of the failed components. Nlm.

Failure of the pads and rotors cause noise while braking. Yh.

Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. Driving style is considered conservative.

I bought this van in Feb of98 and had nothing but problems with the front end I had it in the shop twice and the first time it had to have new rotors and brake pads and new tires that I had to pay for. The second time they said nothing was wrong but it ate up two more tires. They said it had to be the tires. I reported this to the department of transportation safety administration and then on Feb 99 the brakes went out again. I also tried to work with college Ford. My husband decided to trade the van in on a Toyota camery because we were not safe in the van and Ford did not want to help us in any way. We paid $25000. 00 for a safe vehicle but got a lemon and no help. $5500. 00 out of my pocket to lease the camery and all the payments for the van just wasted. I just thank god we wern't killed. ( dot number: p215 tire size: 70r15 97s ).

Right front brake pads wear excessively within 75,000 miles with the replacement of (4) sets of pads for the front. Also, the owner indicates that he replaced the rotors twice, new high quality pads and rotors were installed, now the right front wheel shakes when applying the brakes, it appeared that he right front does all the braking. Nlm.

Brake pads are cutting rotors, causing failure.

Three out of four brake pads broken.

When applying the brakes a loud grinding noise occurred. The brake pads were replaced. Also, brake shoes were worn badly on the right wheel, also brake shoes were bent.

Brake pads failed. Yh.

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Brake pads failed.

Ongoing problem with excessive wear and replacement of brake system. Pads/ rotors had to be replaced on five occasions within five years. Reoccurring problem of a squealing noise coming from wheel when brakes were applied. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

This vehicle has a soft (spongy) brake pedal, which results in extended stopping distances during hard or panic stops. This was emphasized recently when we narrowly avoided an accident on the interstate. The lack of braking effectiveness is not so obvious during normal driving. We have requested the dealer to repair this, originally shortly after the purchase, and just a week ago when the front brake pads were replaced. Replacing the brake pads did not correct the problem. The dealer seems unable to understand or correct the problem. This problem relates to your ea 96026; and I have seen many other complaints in your file. This is a serious safety defect.

Brake rotors replaced three times, brake pads replaced five times.

Consumer feels that brake/gas pedals are located too close together. This resulted in accidental acceleration.

Owner has abs brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. Also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. Owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. Owner is very concerned for safety.

When applying the brakes the steering wheel jumps all over the place. Dealer replaced warped pads and rotors. Problem exists again.

Consumer experienced rapid wear on front brake pads, passenger side front brake pad was completely worn and grinding into rotor which had to be replaced.