Ford Windstar owners have reported 104 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving down the road and our and and brake lights had came on. Took it to the local shop and was told about the c1185 code was on. We were driving on the way home, and it just comes and goes with every start up and shut off. Car was in motion. Read details...
I needed the starter replaced, my brakes, I'm having electrical issues, my car stops when it wants to in the middle of the highway,. . It makes noises when I'm turning, I have rust coming from under my car. The signal lights flickers Read details...
Started having wiper issues (intermittent did not work) randomly for a couple weeks, then headlights went out on highway at night with no other cars, first for a couple seconds off then on then off for good after a few more seconds. After another 10 min or so they went back on and stayed on. Read details...
Windstar brake switch leaking fluid causing abs failure and odometer inoperable. Read details...
Abs light went on after getting wet due to rain on the pavement. Apparently has shorted out something. From what I've read, this is a common problem. Also, the dash light representing a turn signal burn out went on, but the turn signals are all functioning properly. Read details...