Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 13 problems related to front air bag sensor control (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the Windstar.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/02/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the abs and brake warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where she was informed that the anti-lock brake control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The abs and brake lights continue to intermittently illuminate on the dashboard. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.

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2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/16/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar sel. The contact stated that the abs and traction control lights would illuminate intermittently. Occasionally, when she attempted to stop the vehicle, she had to exert excessive force to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that an abs module was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 113,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 06/01/2006

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The driver side air bag light randomly flashes on and off for 5-10 minutes. Afterwards, it stops flashing and remains illuminated. The contact discovered a recall online for the same failure and called the manufacturer. They stated that his VIN was not included in the recall, even though he was experiencing the same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and current mileage was 96,893.

4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 01/09/2006

: the contact stated the airbag light continuously illuminated. According to the owner's manual if the airbag light illuminated there was a risk that the airbag was not working properly. Although the airbag light continued to remain on the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.

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5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 08/09/2005

Air bag light was on all the time. Light has been on for 7 days. Dealer said vehicle was not under warranty, and is offered no help. Dealer said the caller will have to pay for it. Manufacturer said same thing.

6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 12/20/2004

The air bag light on my 2001 Ford Windstar remained on indicating a problem with the air bag and safety restraint system. I took it to the Ford dealer and they did a diagnostic and discovered that there was a loose wire in the harness. They had to remove the left front seat console and air bag module to get at the loose wire. They reconnected it. This cost me $256. 34 with tax. I did an internet search and found another person that seemed to have the same problem as I did. I wonder if this problem is common and a possible safety issue with all Ford Windstars?.

7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 09/22/2004

Both frontal air bags inadvertently deployed partially, while driving over a rail road between 10-15 mph. The dealership inspected the vehicle and found no impact, therefore a sensor must of malfunctioned. The sensor and black box has been sent to the factory for further inspection.

8 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1999 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 03/15/2004

The air bag light came on and remained on. Consumer will make contact with the dealer and manufacturer to determine the cause.

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9 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 02/09/2004

Air bag light flashed on the dashboard while driving, and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic told consumer that warranty expired.

10 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1999 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

A multiple of times (approx 4) have taken my Ford Windstar into the dealer to have the air bag system malfunction repaired. The problem still exists with the airbag light on the dashboard continuing to glow. I can't remember the first incident when I took it into future Ford of roseville but it has been at least 4 years ago.

11 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/31/2003

While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning. No bumps or cracks in the highway were hit to cause this problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The driver was taken to the emergency room with pain in the chest and neck. Upon inspection corrosion was found on the driver's side impact sensor. The sensor was replaced.

12 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 03/31/2003

The head gasket failed.

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13 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes Ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. In July od 1998 I had the car in for the replacement of the abs sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. They found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. The problem continued until the brakes faile in August of 98 at wich time Ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. I had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. Ford motor company refused to honor any warranty claim and I was forced to pay $2,300. 00 in order to have the system fixed. Ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. If ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which Ford should honor under the warranty please help.


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