2002 FORD Windstar

Rear axle corroded and started to break just to right side of \'patch\' installed during previous recall.

This vehicle was purchased used. The recall on the rear axle had the brackets installed, but were installed incorrectly. Received a letter and took the car in for a rear axle inspection and it failed. also was also notified of a recall for a front control arm. This recall was repaired, but was told that my vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the rear axle. I\'m on disability and don\'t have the money to repair the axle, and certainly can\'t afford to buy a new car. Something needs to be done with FORD MOTOR CO. about this issue! This was their problem! I have to drive it because I have no other choice.

The rear axle started to snap in November 2017 when I was driving with my wife and kids in the van. We smelled burning rubber and pulled over. If we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. Ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. We did not purchase this vehicle till March 2017. We want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership\'s storage fees erased. Our bill is currently $1,809.65. We should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight Ford to pay the bill. This was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.

Rear Axle cracked

Rear axle broke on 2/9/17 after a ford dealer check it on 4/2016 and I asked if they was going to put a new rear axle in and they told me no because everything was fine with the axle that was on the van. Now it is broke not even a year from when they said the rear was good that Ford wasn\\\'t going to pay for a new one if mine was fine but if it broke now then it wasn\\\'t fine because it didn\\\'t just rust over a year.

The rear axle problem with the Ford Windstar was on a recall from 2010. We took our van to an authorized Ford dealer in New Jersey to have the correction made. In October, 2015, while returning from a weekend trip, the rear axle broke on Route 78 in Pennsylvania, and we were lucky enough to be able to stop the car. We subsequently found out from Ford Motor Company that an extended recall on the rear axle was created in September, 2015, and that a letter notifying car owners of this extended recall would be sent out on October 19, 2015. Our car was towed to an authorized Ford dealership in Pennsylvania, who did the inspection and took photos to submit to Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company is now denying any responsibility, even though the break is in the exact place of the repair. Ford Motor Company will authorize a new axle to be replaced at a cost to us of $300.00. This does not include the $156.50 for the new tire that was shredded. They claim the rim is in good condition, although I can’t see how, since the back end dragged on the asphalt for quite a way before I was able to stop the car. They are also saying they are not responsible for any of the towing charges, which came to $395.00.

The passenger side power sliding door fell off today. I am sooooo bummed out by this, as we have been complaining about the door for months. We asked Ford to look at it when we went in for an oil change, and all they did was squirt some lube on it. It has not been working right, it would never stay closed, but pop right back open, then you could not open it with the power buttons, and one of the big reasons I bought this piece of trash vehicle was so that my elderly mother and my disabled sister would be able to operated the doors without assistance.So I am majorly upset about this, and the door to my van is hanging off in my driveway, and I don’t know what I’m going to do because I do not have money to fix this and it is not my fault.

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POWER SIDE DOOR WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN GOING DOWN THE HIWAY AT 65 MPH.

Our 2002 Ford Trucks problems started with stalling out then progressed to the fuel pump and high pressure oil pump failing then the pedals failed along with the brakes and 4×4. The truck has left us stranded four times and has been in the shop6 times with 9 different problems, we have tried to traid it or sell it but have failed we are now afraid it will end up killing us!

My Windstar’s transmission completely failed at 51,000 miles. I have had this van for 5 years and have performed all scheduled maintenance. I put less than 10,000 miles per year on this van. I can not understand how Ford could sell a product knowing that it is defective. The dealer was no help and suggested I should have bought the extended warranty. My parents have owned 3 Windstars and all 3 of them have had transmission problems at around 60,000 miles. I know 2 people at work with Ford transmission problems.

I owned a 2000 Ford Windstar. The passenger rear door would, upon closing, slide back open frequently. The dealership constantly said nothing was wrong. Finally, we traded in on a 2002 Ford Windstar. Within 1 week of purchase the passenger sliding door began sliding back open upon closing – and would jerk back once closed. We have had it worked on 3 different times. It closes now, but has a rattle in it when driving and when the weather changes it makes loud noises when opening and closing.Once in a while, upon cold start, the CD player will constantly rotate back and forth – while radio is on or off-until I turn car off AND open driver door.When parking, I can open driver door, push lock button, then push unlock button – get out and close door. The security system will flash, indicating activation. Keep in mind, the car is uplocked. If I open a door, the horn will begin blowing.As you can see, we have had out fill of Ford. This is a company car and the entire mangement staff is fed up.

I had serious steering wheel vibration at highway speeds. First Ford replaced a steering link. Then Ford blamed it on the steel wheels, and replaced them with aluminum alloy wheels. This made a small difference. The third time in for the same problem the shop forman went for a ride with us. I sat in the back seat. My butt almost went numb from the vibrating seat. The foreman said something was out of round in the back. The end result was Ford saying the vibration falls within Fords specs for vibration. Frankly I think this is hog wash. I don’t know what to do know. This was the third attempt to fix this problem.The car has fifteen hundred miles on it. It was bad from the start. There should be NO vibration in the car, especially since it’s brand new.

I did not put in the model Windstar. I was involved in an accident-not my fault. The airbag and seatbelt did not work. I was driving at 45MPH. I am interested is a Class Action unless this was a fluke

I bought this van used and since have had a problem with the heating and air( no heat, blowing changes and comes and goes both in the front and the back),the back door locks, power back window, The transmission (1 Hard to go into park, 2 transmission fluid leaking-bushings, 3 transmission fluid leaking- seals), now hard to go into 2nd low gear and won’t go into 1st. As of right now I am covered by a warranty but will end soon.

ABS Brake module wiring harness was smoking heavily. Immediately disconnected battery and removed ABS fuses. The ABS is now disconnected but the ABS system appears to be dead. Had I not been near the vehicle it would have burned to the ground.

3.8L V6 Found excessive built up of oil sludge in the valve cover, which I noticed after hearing the engine ticking, after first starting the vehicle while cold. failure was noticed 31 days after purchasing vehicle. the vehicle is as is according to Ford. repair has not been settled, I just know it\’s going to be hard to get rid of all the sludge and how?

TRANSMISSION AT TIMES HAS A DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, IN FORWARD AND REVERSE, ATF FLUID IS FULL, VERY BAD SHUDDER WHILE SHIFTS IN TO HIGH 3RD AND 4TH O.D. SHUDDER IS FELT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE VEHICLE.

Still trying to contact Ford. We were driving our Windstar when there was a bang from the front end. When I checked, the passenger side Coil Spring was broken. It is not mormal to have to replace a coil spring on a 6 year old vehicle used to pick kids up from school.
Ford said it might be warrantied but my VIN did not cut it. Parts only supplied through Ford – about $400 for parts another 2 -$300 to install.
Research on line appears to indicate that coil springs are a problem with Ford vehicles. This is scary as many reports indicate tires being sheared. This vehicle is used to transport kids and the issue is beginning to remind me of the Pinto – I though Ford learned not to wait for the costs paid our to law suits to make decisions to recall.

Master Cylinder leaks at the connection point to the Cruise control deactivation switch. This causes the switch to go out so you lose the cruise control and your abs and brake lights come on. The leak also drips down into the wiring harness which then causes the #10 fuse to blow, causing you to lose odometer and speedometer, and the air conditioning blows only hot air. If you do not fix or catch it in time it can short and cause a fire. We were able to discover the problem from online complaints and fix it for now with a new cruise control deactivation switch and a new fuse. I am unsure if the new switch will also develop a leak or not. As of now Ford has not recalled the windstar for this. They have however recalled many of the other ford trucks and suv’s for the same problem.

Letter from congressman mccotter on behalf of constituent re questions about his my 2002 windstar recall by ford *tgw the consumer was informed it may take three months for the replacement axle to arrive. *jb

2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked. consumer thinks that someone should look into this problem with the rear axle. *nj the mechanic noticed the left rear tire was leaning in. *jb

Email concerning safety issues with the 2001-2003 ford windstar, a leaky brake differential deactivation switch which causes brake fluid to leak down wires and the anti-lock brake computer fails during hot weather conditions. *kb the consumer stated the issue is a large aluminum plate attached to the bottom of the anti-lock computer circuit board. when the plate gets hot, the aluminum expands whereby stretching the computer board and causing the anti-lock brakes to fail. the consumer stated he had a fire in his vehicle, as a result of a leaky brake pressure differential deactivation switch.

Dealer won't honor warranty for repair on vehicle. *la the consumer received a recall on the vehicle child restrain anchorage system (recall# 03v459000). the dealer refused to repair the vehicle indicating that nothing was wrong with it. *nm

2002 ford windstar suffered brake failure.*mr (nar) dealer was notified. *cb *jb

Tl* 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.

A car accident occurred on january 9, 2004. car was hit behind, and the bags did not deploy, but airbag light came on. van was taken to repair shop twice to fix light. they came to the decision that a code needed to be put in and could only be done at ford. the van was taken to ford 4 times, and the light still comes on. first they put in code. 2 weeks passed then light came on again. van taken back to ford. it was released to us. after about 5 weeks light came on. they put in the code again. light came back on as soon as we got to the driveway. we went to ford again, and they said there was a problem with module. they replaced the module and a whole new air bag system in july. the replacement was done twice due to the first air bag system was defective, the light came on and stayed on the next morning. a complete new system place in the next day. the air bag light came on again then went out. they said it was okay. light is back on now (march 2005). now ford is telling us that a new module has to be placed in because it has burnt out. also ford needs to find out what is burning out the electrical system? over $500 worth of work to be done and now not covered by warranty from july 2004? we are not sure if the airbags will deploy in case of emergency. and we have small children to transport in the vehicle. spoke to ford dealer in our area. no help.*ak

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. *nlm 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. *ts *nlm

The rear axle broke in half without warning while driving down the road. prior to breaking the axle looked to be in good shape. upon looking it up ford had previously recalled this part for that specific reason. i called ford after this happened and the informed me there was no open recall currently. when i called the parts department to order a replacment axle i was informed by the parts counter that they have seen several of these failing in the same way recently. this is a pacitularly dangerous issuse beacus it looks fine from the outside untill it gives up and the van is not rusty in general anyway

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the reinforcement brackets failed underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the reinforcement brackets were installed incorrectly. the contact would have to pay $300 to have the axle replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the reinforcement brackets were not an adequate repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 260,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 45 to 50 mph, the rear end wobbled uncontrollably. the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 155,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall we recieved a notification of safety recall notice 15s27 of defective rear axle on the vehicle. we having problems with the brakes and that might be the reason we having those issues.

This vehicle is under recall notice 15s27. it was found to have cracks in the rear axle which had been previously repaired. the notice asks me to pay $300.00 for a new rear axle. or, if i say no then the car remains unsafe and i have no alternative. this is gouging in lieu of safety. ford created the problem and are liable. as of today the car is unsafe and i am on the hook to get it repaired and ford gets away with a bogus repair system.

The abs and brake light indicators turn on sporadically and remain on until the car is restarted. i have watched for some patterns, but seen few. cooler weather keeps them off longer and when it is hotter out, then they turn on quickly. i might also drive the car for 30-45 minutes before they turn on, and when i restart the car, it is inconsistent on if they come back on or stay off. this has been happening for quite some time and is now happening more routinely than when it first started.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

On saturday morning july 15th 2017, i was driving at 2:30 am. i had just left for my first job and crossed a set of train tracks. when i did, the rear axle snapped almost causing me to crash. after looking for the cost to replace the axle, i came upon a ford recall. when i placed my vin in the computer it came up that my 2002 ford windstar was in fact included in the recall. i talked to someone at ford via live chat on saturday after having the vehicle towed home and they stated that the recall was outstanding and i needed to call the ford dealership. i paid again to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. now tuesday morning july 18th 2017, both the dealership and ford is saying that they cant help me and i need to take care of replacing the completely rusted rear axle. the rust causing the axle to snap was the reason for the recall in the first place. i have owned this vehicle less than 6 months and now as a single mom am left without a vehicle. i will never buy another ford again in my life and i will also discourage my friends and family from purchasing fords as well.

Ford windstar rear axle recall was completed prior to purchasing and a second rear axle recall "inspection" was recently completed in may 2017 and was told the previous recall was completed correctly, that the reinforcemenr brackets were correctly installed. my wife was driving and noticed when turning right into a business driveway that a squeal noise was heard from the left rear wheel area. i inspected the undercarriage and noticed the wheel was tited in at the top and the tire was rubbing the inner wheel well. well now less than 2 months later the rear axle is broken and my van is no longer safe to drive because the left rear wheel is tilted in at the top and the tire rubs the inner wheel well which will result in a rapid loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control and possibly a serious accident. now it appears that i will have to pay to replace this broken axle since ford seems to have washed their hands of the problem due to the required recalls having been completed.

Yellow abs light and red brake light come on simultaneously on dashboard in intermittent and random fashion. has been happening over extended period of time - sometimes off, often on. am informed by my mechanic that when these lights are on, the abs braking system is nonfunctioning and therefore, a driving hazard. when these lights are on, brakes are functional but as in standard, non-abs mode. many others have complained about this same problem in the same model vehicle over several model years. seems to be a manufacturer defect that should be corrected before someone is seriously injured or killed. this is not a wear and tear item since it is widely reported in this model and my vehicle has only 84,000 miles of light driving over 15 years.

We got a recall on our ford windstar for the rear axle. the axle snapped while we were driving and we contacted yankee ford in south portland in so. portland me. and we had aaa tow it there jame at ford motor company approved the axle to be replaced and yankee ford replaced it and now ford won't pay for it and we haven't had a vehicle for 3-4 weeks. yankee ford is 207-799-5591 and ask for dan brubach. the state of maine attorney general's office tracy thompson 207-626-8851 said i should make a complaint through you. we could have been killed. we can't have our vehicle now as the part had been put on and ford says that this jame never had the authority to request. this . she had spoken with ernie bodman 1-207-799-5591 and authorized it. we are beyond upset and would like to have our vehicle. yankee has tried but ford won't pay them. we were on the road when it happened. luckily we weren't on a highway. yankee ford has the pictures that was taken when jame requested them. dan brubach spoke with randy arnoldi who is the service manager for the boston and above division and randy said most likely it wouldn't be paid. it is not our fault jame approved the work to be done. it had been a federal recall. the last recall was sent out in feb. it said but we didn't get it until march.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. in 2010, the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) concerning the reinforcement brackets. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle fractured and the rear driver side tire blew out. the contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was extensive rust and corrosion and the rear axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while operating the vehicle, the brake and abs sensors illuminated. when depressing the brake pedal, the stopping distance increased. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir leaked brake fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while operating the vehicle, the brake and abs sensors illuminated. also, when depressing the brake pedal, the stopping distance increased. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir leaked brake fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 10 mph, the rear driver side axle fractured without warning. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

I get a warning to check the traction control and i get a brake malfunction warning, it resets after i turn the car off and it's sporadic.

Rear axle cracked

"abs recall"

Ford had put the brackets on the rear axle. these failed. rear axle cracked. almost causing my family to crash into tree

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle moved from side to side. the contact observed that the rear passenger wheel became inoperable. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 76,698.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the tow driver, a certified mechanic, informed the contact that the front end axle failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the front axles were not covered per a recall. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle's battery was draining. the contact had to remove the terminal to charge the battery. the battery was replaced three times in four months. the abs and anti-theft warning lights flashed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but they could not start the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). the vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle failed the annual safety inspection. the safety inspector diagnosed that the subframe and bushings fractured. the vehicle was driven to a collision shop where it was diagnosed that the subframe was cracked. the vehicle was delivered to the dealer, but not diagnosed nor repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. updated 10/04/16*lj *tr

Husband was going to work in early morning and had just slowed as he exited highway, went over first set of railroad tracks at speed limit, then the front end of van raised into the air about a foot then slammed down as he crossed the second set of tracks and he lost control. he had no brakes or steering and the van crashed into a curb before stopping. it narrowly missed going under a semi-truck. it took several hours to be towed to ford dealer and missing an unpaid day of work, our insurance secured a rental car since ford refused to do so. the 2002 windstar had been previously repaired under the 2011 rear axle recall 10s13 and subframe 11s16 passed inspection at that time, but both appeared to have failed in this instance. this failure caused over $3000 in collateral damage to the steering and exhaust systems that ford says will be our financial responsibility if it can even be fixed due to many parts no longer being produced.those would need to be found through salvage or aftermarket sources. they have only offered to repair the failed subframe issue and possibly the recalled rear axle. we recently learned after this accident that there was a recall 15s27 on the prior axle recall repair for incorrectly installed brackets. we received no notification of this recall from late 2015 to have the axle fixed properly. ford has offered to buy back the van for $1339, which appears to be substantially less than what was offered for buy backs in 2011 when the initial recall was done. our van also had about 40,000 fewer miles on it than vans of the same age and make, based on an average of 15,000 miles a year. we have owned this van since 2002 and been at our same address for 10 years, so our lack of notification about this latest recall is unacceptable. ford appears negligent both in dealing with a dangerous structural issue and notifying owners of recalls to fix it.

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. to my acknowledgement i'm not positive what is causing this issue but i've been researching and have read about many of the same issues in this particular van series. i've read about ford's safety recall number 09s09 and and my vehicle is to be in that recall as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was not notified, but was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the dealer indicated that a manufacturer campaign was completed more than five years ago. the contact stated that the rear brackets fractured without warning while driving on the highway. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the statute had expired to receive the recall repair per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the vehicle remained at the dealer. the contact was waiting on the manufacturer to determine the repair solution. the failure mileage was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Suspension snapped while driving less than 10mph turning a corset on a residential street

Rear axle broken. mechanic at bell tire it was related to the recall issue with that part. he also showed me another area of concern around the front supports which is also recall related. i am not a mechanic so don't expect this information to be all technical.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the speed control warning indicator flashed and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that several years ago, the abs module was replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 372,000.

My 2002 fors winstar on passenger side had the axle bracket break off and in the letter that was recieved, there was a recall after axle was fixed on the assembly of the brackets. which ford is not honoring

Rear axle cracked through on the driver's side, even after a recall patch/repair was made. no collisions, no hard driving. not a corrosion issue. metal is cracked perpendicular to the axle..across the grain. axle was heard to make noise while backing out of driveway, then vehicle felt fish-tailing while drive down paved neighborhood street. turning to the right made noticeable grinding noises from the rear driver's side wheel well. on closer inspection, the rear wheels were severely tilted in at the top, and the axle was clearly, obviously very cracked open on the driver's side, and appears ready to break into 2 halves. the vehicle was recalled in 2010 for axle defects, but the repairs made seem inadequate. the vehicle was dealership maintained.

Abs and brake light comes on intermittently. i do not have abs function while the lights are on and it seems to happen more often in warmer weather. when vehicle is turned off it resets and doesn't come back on until driven a few miles again. according to several forums, this seems to be happening on a large amount of ford windstar's similar to mine or assembled in canada.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the wheel axle was cracked. the dealer diagnosed that the wheel axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 142,000. updated 04/05/17*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 25 mph, the front frame fractured or was rusted, which caused the passenger side wheel to detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair garage. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the dealer diagnosed that the sliding door latch and lock actuator needed replacement. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 115,292. updated 02/03/17*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept gaining forward momentum. the contact stated that the power steering also failed to operate as intended. as a result, the vehicle jumped the sidewalk and struck two small trees. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by turning the ignition to the off position. a police report was not filed. the contact sustained whiplash and muscle spasms, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact was informed that the subframe fractured, which caused the throttle to seize in the open position. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,064.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axles were corroded, fractured, and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was previously included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) where reinforcement brackets were installed. the failure mileage was unknown.

Driving on hwy 49 driving approximately 40 mph when i lost control with my children in the car. luckily we came to a stop off the hwy. i could see my tire was almost sideways and blown. my finance picked us up and said the axle had snapped and took a picture. it is saturday and i'm without a car. i found out this was recalled. i just want to make sure ford will fix the issue and in a timely manner since i have no other car.

I took my van for inspection and was told i cannot get it inspected because the rear axel corroded and has huge hole on it. i was told it was a danger to continue to drive the van like. i've called ford and was told there is no longer a recall for my van but yet there was a recall back in early 2010 to 2015 and it's exactly was is wrong with my van. i am scared to get in the highway or drive it for that matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving 75 mph, the rear axle seized without warning, causing the contact to almost lose control of the steering wheel. the contact managed to regain control of the steering veering the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. the contact placed the vehicle in park got out and looked under the vehicle and noticed the vehicle rear axle was fractured. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was towed to thoroughbred ford of platte city (1901 e. prairie view rd, platte city, mo 64079) where the technician inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear axle was fractured. the rear axle was temporarily fixed. the contact attempted to drive the vehicle home however, the rear axle fractured completely while leaving the dealer. no further assistance was provided. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension) and 12v194000 (suspension) as possible solutions to the failure however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that after replacing the driver’s and passenger’s side rear tires, the tires started to wear to the inner cord. the vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic to be aligned however, the contact was informed that the rear suspension was fractured. the contact called thoroughbred ford of platte city, inc. (1901 prairie view rd, platte city, mo 64079) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact had the vehicle repaired by the independent mechanic. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) in 2015 prior to vehicle ownership. the dealer was called back and confirmed the information provided by the manufacturer. the vehicle had been repaired. the failure mileage was 161,000.

On saturday august 29, 2020 i was driving in my 2002 ford windstar down a road that was under construction. the speed limit of the road is 35 mph and there is a current bump in the road at an asphalt elevation change. as soon as i went over the bump it was obvious that something was severely wrong with the vehicle. there was a loud "bang" and the vehicle began vibrating wildly and making severe noises. it was obvious that something significant had occurred in the rear of the vehicle. fortunately i was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull onto a side street shortly thereafter. i exited the vehicle and immediately noticed the rear driver-side wheel was angled into the body of the van. upon further investigation, peering under the vehicle it was obvious that the actual cause was that the vehicle's rear axle had fractured nearly completely through (see pictures). in this condition both rear tires collapsed into the vehicle frame. upon further investigation i discovered that there had already been recalls related to the rear axle on this vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local ford dealership for inspection. after the inspection, i was informed that the previous recall for the vehicle to install brackets on the axle had been performed in dec 2010 and that they had been installed correctly. due to this, ford's position was that the recall was done according to specifications related to the recalls and refused to accept responsibility for this safety failure on their vehicle. i tried to contend that the intent of the recall was to prevent the axle from fracturing, which obviously their previous recall "fix" didn't appropriately accomplish. it was a frightening experience to have an axle fracture while driving my vehicle, and ford's previous recall "fix" failed to correct the problem making the vehicle a hazard to drive.

Rear axle broke into two pieces. car was being driven on two lane road and had just gone over rr tracks.

We were driving down the road and the car randomly cuts off in the middle of the road sometimes it cuts off in the middle of a intersection causing us to almost get hit in the side of the car several times this has happend numorus times

On july 02, 2020, i was driving along the southfield freeway in detroit. the travel speed was 20 mph due to a police situation (road rage shooting) which caused all motorists to exit at seven mile road. after exiting on seven mile road, i drove to greenfield road (5 minutes). i proceeded down greenfield to macdonald's, but i did not stop due to the long lines (in drive through). i drove for about one minute (or less) when i heard a loud pop. i heard something dragging on the street and smoke began to enter my van. i saw smoke coming from the back of my vehicle. in addition, i smelled a foul odor. i immediately exited to a vacant shopping mall (northland). i parked the vehicle in the parking lot at pillar g. i called my mother for a ride. next, i called aaa to have my vehicle towed. i exited the vehicle and looked at the damage and concluded my rear axle had split. both tires were misaligned. i purchased my vehicle in july 2009 from a detroit auction. years ago, i recalled receiving a notice (from ford) of a recall for the rear axle. i took the vehicle to fairlane ford for an inspection which addressed the recall. the technician informed me that the rear axle was not cracked. my vehicle has over 272,000 miles.

The rear axle broke while driving on the interstate. this vehicle has already been seen at a dealership for a previous recall about broken rear axles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while stopped, the contact heard an unknown part detach from the vehicle. the contact stated that the steering wheel then became difficult to turn. the vehicle was towed to the residence. an independent mechanic was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and 11v030000 structure). the vehicle was taken to metro ford chicago (6455 s. western ave, chicago, il 60636, (773)776-7600, to have the recall repairs performed. the contact was informed that an unknown bushing needed to be replaced prior to the recall repair being performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

I took my vehicle to fords and they say my bracket guard near rear axle is defected and was under ford recall and that it is a safety hazard , though when terry hendricks ford sent in a claim they sad it had expired although i need it recalled for repair

Engine cradle rusted through and snapped while backing out of a parking spot leaving me stuck with tires in two different directions

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the rear axle failed. due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured rear axle. upon investigation, the contact associated nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) with the failure. a dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 190,000. *bf*jb

Red and yellow brake lights on dashboard come on and go out even when master cylinder is full of fluid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving 20 mph she stated smelling burnt rubber and then notice smoke coming from the rear driver’s side tire. the contact pulled over and called her mechanic who stated to her "not to drive the vehicle." the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a fractured rear axle. the contact stated that the independent mechanic advised her of an unknow recall in which the a kit was placed on the rear axle. the contact stated that the prior owner had the vehicle serviced under an unknown recall for the rear axle. the contact stated that the vehicle was then towed to wilson ford in new jersey to be serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v030000 (structure) and 15v608000 (suspension). however, the dealer informed her that there was nothing they could do about the fractured axle as the first recall was done correct. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. however, no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Tl* the consumer owns a 2002 ford windstar. the consumer stated that the vehicle had a reinforcement brackets which were not installed properly and caused the rear axle to fracture and in turn, caused the inner center wall of the rear tires to wear. the dealer was not called. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that a recall was done in the past under (nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 161,300.*dt *as

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving over a bridge at 70 mph, the rear axle fractured without warning. the contact lost control of the vehicle. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle as smoke bellowed from under the rear of the vehicle. upon pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the axle was fractured in half and both rear tires were turned inward. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it currently remained. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. no further assistance was offered and the contact was transferred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 98,600.

The driver's seat has a sharp metal in the seat that pokes and tear into the left back pocket area. ever since i had this car i discovered my pants have developed this "tear" . i found that my pants were being ripped in that general area and one day i felt this sharp area sticking my palm. it cannot be seen only felt so that is my complaint and i have over 10 pants that were ripped.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the contact's husband was driving 20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the driver was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and noticed smoke rising from the rear driver's side tire. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side axle detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact called fred beans ford of newtown (located at 10 n sycamore st, newtown, pa 18940, (215) 968-3806) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 130,000.

I was driving and all of a sudden i heard a loud bang and lost control. i found out that the rear axle gave and there is a recall #15s27. i called ford and they said the recall has been taken care of already and there is nothing they can do. the real problem is the part was defective from the start, the metal axle was not treated correctly for rust-proof. they put 2 small brackets on the axle 1 1/2 in. from the outside end of the axle,1 on each side and thought that was going to solve the problem. my cracked axle happened in that 1 1/2 in. spot. it just amazes me that nothing has been done about this and how ford is not responsible anymore once the brackets were put on. this didn't solve the problem. i guess the only way something might happen is if there is a serious incident. how many more complaints do there need to be, until someone realizes how bad this is.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving and approaching a stop light, a loud noise occurred and the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but could not gain control or stop the vehicle. the steering wheel became loose and the contact quickly shifted into park. the contact powered off the engine. when the vehicle was restarted, the engine revved high. the contact powered off the engine again, exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed that the serpentine belt was shredded. also, the metal pulleys were cracked in several parts and some were missing. the contact noticed underneath the vehicle that the motor, subframe, and muffler were laying on the ground. a tow truck was called and the driver stated that the subframe gave out. the vehicle was towed to the contact's mother's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 65 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to regain control. the vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and then taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the failure and stated that the failure was similar to what was listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the contact called rye ford subaru back and was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Rear axle cracked in two while driving 25mph

This 2002 ford windstar had a defective rear sub-frame (drive-axle) that was part of the recall by ford dealerships throughout the u.s. the recall was by a ford dealership in ohio, but was repaired insufficiently (ineffectively) and did not maintain the defect/repair. the car was returned to another local ford dealership to which the service director for the ford dealership 'agreed' that this particular windstar was in "very good shape" and the recall should be performed not only based on the "ineffective repair", but also based on the overall good condition of the vehicle. the service director further reached-out to ford corporation identifying his 'credentials' as an ase technician and his title as director while requesting the 'green light' from ford to reopen the recall and fix the vehicle. ford motor corporation actually declined!!! the bigger issue is, many local auto service centers declined to perform the repair for liability issues that should be 'redirected' to ford motor corporation while also expressing concerns with other vehicles on the streets and highways that could cause major accidents attributing to major injuries or even death should the result of an accident occur on public highways! the tires and rear axle are bending inwardly to the vehicle and has a massive rub on the real suspension and is not safe to be driven on the road. the real axle is just a few inches from the ground.

2002 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to rear axle safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was included in the recall but, the recall expired. the requested to be reimbursed for the repairs. *js

I have my vehicle in a shop to replace the transmission. while working on the vehicle the mechanic noticed the front reservoir of the master cylinder was empty. upon further examination, he found that the speed control sensor under the master cylinder was leaking and brake fluid is leaking on all the components below, i.e. transmission, steering components, etc. i looked the issue up online and i found that there was a recall for this very issue with ford. when i checked my vin for active recalls, the nhtsa website states that there are no unresolved issues with my vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact noticed that there was water entering into the vehicle from the front windshield. in addition, the trim by the front windshield and front frame on the passenger side were rusting. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. the vin was not provided.

This 2002 red ford windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). while driving 45 mph over a bump in the road, the rear passenger side wheel folded and the axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to raceway ford of hartsville (1504 s 5th st, hartsville, sc 29550, (843) 332-0185) where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas-24147438. the contact was informed that the failure was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the suspension warning light illuminated. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). the vehicle was repaired at smith cairns ford (900 central park ave, yonkers, ny 10704 (914) 377-8100) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the suspension warning light illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,875.

This 2002 ford windstar is reported stolen out of kansas city mo

Driving vehicle on cross bronx expressway in new york at about 5o mph rear axle carrier suffered catatrosphic failure at the location where supposedly ford repaired the axle carrier with brackets that were welded on at the ford dealer contacted ford about the problem and was told there was no recalls for this problem there was but because they known about the problem when they came up the repair brackets that were installed earlier very dangerous problem that ford has chosen to ignore

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound emerging from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that the rear axle fractured. the contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension) back in 2015 for the second time. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the recurrence. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle felt as if it shifted into neutral. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. the vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called gary crossley ford at (816) 781-4844 (located at 8050 n church rd, kansas city, mo 64158) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *tt consumer stated 2002 ford windstar output shaft failed causing sudden loss of engine power without any warning which increased the risk of crash.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle fractured. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the contact called roanoke ford (217 w husseman st, roanoke, il 61561, (309) 923-2141) and they required the contact to pay for the vehicle to be towed in for the recall repair. the manufacturer would not waive the towing fee. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 171,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 15-20 mph, the contact heard an abnormal rubbing noise coming from the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle, looked underneath, and stated that the axle was fractured. the contact stated that the anti-lock braking system and brake lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer (fette ford, 1137 u s 46, clifton, nj 07013, (973) 779-7000) where it was diagnosed that the axle fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the local dealer that the axle would not be covered. the failure mileage was 123,500. the vin was not available.

Abs light on. tire ! light on. rpm off scale.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear axle fractured and caused the rear of the vehicle to drop without warning. the contact called ford & lincoln of smithtown at 631-265-2340 (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) and provided the vin to the technician. the contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. the manufacturer was called, but there was no response. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear driver's side wheel turned inward and the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. ford & lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787) was contacted and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 189,000. the vin was not available.

The abs light comes on and stays on the red brake light comes on and stays on it is throwing 9 code starting with c1185 and 8 other that are connected with the first code i ave tried and tried to fix the problem many times it will not pass a safety check. i have done research and his can be dangerous and very unsafe i know it can catch a fire and also the brakes may lock up.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 45 mph, the tire warning indicator illuminated and smoke emerged from the rear of the vehicle. the contact called lilliston ford at (888) 397-9172 (833 n delsea dr., vineland, nj 08360) and was advised that the failure could not be repaired without a diagnosis. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Ford rear axle recall. received a recall letter for an inspection of the rear axle , which failed. the dealer found another recall about a front control arm, which they fixed. the rear axle was at my expense. the axle had the brackets installed, but improperly. i was told that the car was unsafe to drive, that the axle could break at any time. i'm on disability and can't afford to replace an axle that should be replaced by ford. i also can't afford to buy another vehicle! i have to drive regardless of this issue!

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the subframe was rusted out. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

My tires wiggle when driving like they are about to come off

As i was driving on a city street the rear axle broke after i turned right.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a crunching sound and noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle. an odor of burning rubber was also present. the contact pulled off the highway and called aaa roadside assistance. the vehicle was towed to the dealer (bob gillingham ford, 8383 brookpark rd, parma, oh 44129) where the technician informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the dealer stated that the brackets were installed correctly. the contact was unaware of the cause of the crunching noise and smoke. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), but it did not correct the failure. the contact found that the rear driver's side tire was slanted at an angle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle began veering to the right and left. the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to pull over to the side of the road. the contact drove to an independent mechanic who quickly diagnosed that the rear axle was rusted and fractured in half. the contact took the vehicle to dorian ford (35900 gratiot ave, clinton twp, mi 48035, (586) 792-4100) in 2016 for an unknown recall repair regarding the brackets for the rear axle. the dealer confirmed that they inspected the vehicle and passed it on february 9, 2016. the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer, but they were only concerned that the vehicle was no longer covered by a warranty and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 113,643. *bf consumer stated dorian ford did a recall inspection on feb 9 2016 and certified that the vehicle was safe concerning the axel. the mileage at time of replacement is 113,643. “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

While driving on x way appox. 60 mph, noticed smoke emitting from rear of car and begin hearing a clicking sound. as i was pulling car over to side the right rear tire suddenly deflated. tow truck was called, upon loading of vehicle on bed of truck was able to see rear axle in the middle toward passenger side had rusted thru right in the middle of a bracket ford had installed in 2011 due to a recall. was informed that in 2015-16 ford did another recall on the bracket not being improperly installed. as showed in the attached photo there is only one bracket installed, my understanding there should be two. but even then that does not resolved the rust problem, it just holds the axle when it does break or corrode thru.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle fractured without warning. the vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to beau townsend ford lincoln (1020 w national rd, vandalia, oh 45377, (937) 898-5841). the dealer diagnosed that the brackets failed to secure the rear axle, which then caused the rear axle to prematurely fracture. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the dealer did not repair the vehicle because the statute to receive the recall repair was expired. the dealer and the manufacturer refused to cover the recall repair. the contact was informed to replace the rear axle due to the mis-installation of the brackets. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension), and nhtsa action numbers: ea10007 (suspension and structure) and pe10006 (suspension). the failure mileage was not available.

Abs and brake light are on

2002 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to safety recall notices never received for vehicle. *ld *js

Rear axel cracked causing wheels to tilt and hit inside wheel opening . noticed while driving the car started to shimmey and shake . made noise when turning. van is now parked vehicle was involved in recall and dealer said the repair was not needed.

Rh back side of subframe, is rotted/corroded so bad that the metal tore all around the subframe bushing. to where it is not being held up by the bushing on the right hand lower/back is not holding up the front subframe... now, the vehicle is making a very loud popping noise when driving and turning... and when turning fast enough (more turning left then right) can feel whole front end jerk like its about to go the opposite way the van...replaced the left front strut assembly and control arm to find out that did not solve the problem. then after repairs and looking deeper.. noticed right front side, sagging almost 2-4 inches lower then left front... that's when we noticed the subframe completely broken/rusted off from the body bushing (on the front right lower/rear bushing)

Instrument panel goes crazy. it was sitting in park when it does it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while attempting to pull out of a parking space, the contact heard a noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle. the contact checked the vehicle and discovered that the two rear wheels were caved into the frame, and the axle was fractured. the vehicle was towed to brondes ford in toledo, ohio where it was determined that the brackets that were installed per a previous unknown recall were installed correctly. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall pertaining to the axle in 2011. seven years later, while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal bumping noise. shortly after, the contact smelled burning rubber. the contact pulled over, exited the vehicle, and noticed that the rear driver's tire was turned inward. the vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to premier ford lincoln (1072 e 49th st, brooklyn, 11234). the dealer stated that the axle had fractured; however, the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000. *tt *tr

Rear axle assembly snapped yet our vin is not on recall list. this was not due to any accident or damage on our behalf this was simple daily in town five miles driving then snapped and not usable. we were driving and turned left and. or even two blocks the vehicle made a snap sound almost like a popped tire. both tired are inward and the vehicle ian now parked due to the snapping of this.

I learned today there was a recall on the suspension:rear axle non powered axle assembly in 2010. the fix was to place reinforcement brackets (recall # 10v385000), and this was done. since i purchased the van in april 2016 i've had to replace the rear tire 4 times! i asked the tire shop attendant how could this be and upon further inspection he pointed out there seemed to be some repair done on the axle and it appeared to have a crack in it now. he said the tire is leaning slightly inward because of this. he went on to say he's seen many ford windstars with this issue and i should reach out to ford about recalls. i searched online first and found that there was a second recall on the axle assemble (recall # 15v608000). this was about the repair bracket, that it could be installed improperly. i called ford and to my surprise the operator (ralph) said my vin was not apart of the newer recall. i don't believe that to be true if it was apart of the initial recall and had the reinforcement bracket placed on the axle. please help. i was driving when i noticed the problem. i hadn't hit any major pot holes or anything! normal bumps in the road but nothing major. i noticed the issue more when i turned a corner eventually my tire blew out (making a loud noise) and i had to call for a tow. the tire repair attendant said it even looked as if the tire was leaning inward. the picture attached is of the inside of the tire. the part you can't see by looking at the vehicle. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. after stopping the vehicle it was discovered that both rear wheels were angled inward inside the wheel well. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. the cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced in 2012 under the nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v193000 (power train) to prevent the failure from occurring. the local dealer was not notified. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear axle fractured and destroyed the rear driver side tire. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the axle had fractured and needed replacement. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Rear axle broke while driving in city traffic. causing damage to rear tires and vehicle structure.

Rear axle broke while in motion on rural road

The rear axle broke at 45mph blowing out both rear tires thankgod we wern't hurt and had no cars behind us seen recall online called ford but was told the van was not part of recall was purchased in mi new and has u design axle

The rear axle started to snap in november 2017 when i was driving with my wife and kids in the van. we smelled burning rubber and pulled over. if we had drove any further the axle was going to snap with all of us in the vehicle. ford is refusing to cover all the costs of the repair because the previous owner had the bracket/support put on. we did not purchase this vehicle till march 2017. we want the full cost of the repair covered and the ford dealership's storage fees erased. our bill is currently $1,809.65. we should not have to pay for the repair and the time it has been sitting there while we fight ford to pay the bill. this was not an act of wear and tear but an act of a recall on the manufacturer.

The abs warning light stays lit after starting.

My complaint involves a recall that was said to have been completed and closed but upon further findings show that the work was never done. this involves the recall: nhtsa reference #11v030000. i filed a complaint with ford motor company through certified mail on july 26, 2017 and was received and signed for on july 28, 2017. i have not heard back from the company since i filed the complaint. i bought this vehicle in oct of 2016 and put it in storage for the winter. i didn't discovery the problem until i took it out of storage in april 2017. that is when i took it to a local service garage to find out what the problem was. subsequently, i learned that there had been a recall for this problem back in 2011 and supposedly, it had been fixed by a ford motor company dealership - jack madden ford in norwood, massachusetts. i took the car to a local ford dealership here in michigan where i reside. and upon inspection they determined that the problem had never been fixed. my bottom line in all of this is that i would like to have the vehicle fixed by ford motor company in accordance with the recall. i have upload an estimate for the repair from my local service garage. i would appreciate a timely response with regard to this complaint thank-you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal high pitch sound and noticed a burning odor without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer (sharpnack ford, 1200 s conwell ave, willard, oh, 44890) where it was diagnosed that the rear axle failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was included in a previous unknown nhtsa campaign number for the rear axle (june 20, 2011). on november 2, 2015, the rear axle was inspected again and repaired as needed due to brackets improperly being installed per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). no additional assistance was offered and the contact was advised to call nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000. *bf updated 8/18/18*jb

The sweigh bar links have been replaced twice. breaks and rosters too! the tires are new with inlinement and rotation done! i have went through several sets of tires! the vehicle just doesn’t drive correctly! the vehicle is also missing with no found reason and will randomly die! it feels very lose and unsafe on the road! the coil pack, plugs and plug wires replaced! all new fluids including antifreeze, break fluid, power steering fluid, oil and transmission fluid! the air filter and other filters! new fuel pump and it’s still not right! break light comes on and off and emergency break isn’t set nor is it low on fluid! new breaks and caliber and rotor! seriously have invested slot of money in this vehicle! also motor for windows being replaced now! gage hand will periodically go all the way to the right the after a few seconds go back to normal! this started in april of 2017 and is still continuing

Recall 10s13 was performed on the vehicle in 2012 fox of marquette, recall 15s27 inspection was done in jan 2016 copper country ford. the rear axle beam broke 10/28/17. it was late at night when i was driving. i started to smell burning plastic or rubber. i parked the van and the next morning someone looked at it and said my wheel was tilted inward. the axle was broken. i was given ford's customer service number by my local ford dealer, but there are no programs available to help me get it fixed. i owe $1000 on the van and it will cost hundreds of dollars to fix it. i am a single mother living paycheck to paycheck.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact previously received an unknown recall notification regarding the suspension. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (diblasi ford, 112-21 northeren blvd, corona, ny 11368) for the recall repair. two weeks ago, while driving 25 mph, the rear axle cracked without warning. additionally, the rear passenger tire was bent inwards. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the contact called a local dealer (koeppel ford, 57-15 northeren blvd, woodside, ny 11377) and was advised to bring the vehicle in for service. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer stopped working, the air conditioning was not working, and the overdrive warning indicator illuminated. next, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Exiting highway from off ramp into 4 lane red light intersection at normal speed. applied brakes, no reaction to slow down. pumped brakes still no slowing. drove car into shoulder and field at off ramp. car went through chain link fence and finaly came to a stop when it hit a tree. police responded. no injuries or major property damage. car was towed to garage and finally ford dealer. the brake module failed. month old inpection, no brake problem. police commended fast thinking to avoid a major accident invovling hitting any other vehichles. i have a police report but i do not have a scanner.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 15 mph, there was a bumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that both rear tires were turned inwards and the axle detached. the contact called noble ford, (2200 n 20th ave, newton, ia 50208) and was informed to call nhtsa to have the vehicle towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact drove into a fuel station and was informed that the front axle detached and needed to be taken to a dealer. the vehicle was later towed to the ford lincoln dealer (located at 147 w 11 st, huntington station, ny 11746) where it was diagnosed that the front axle detached and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the contact was waiting for authorization from the manufacturer. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the rear of the vehicle exhibited excessive vibration. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road with caution where it was detected that the rear driver side axle fractured. as a result, there was a slight loss of steering control. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle assembly would need to be replaced. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension); however, the remedy did not mention the replacement of the axle assembly. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

While driving, the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature needles started "dancing" (bouncing all over the place). when i came to a stop, the speedometer needle had gone all the way to the right and was stuck there, blocking the gear shift indicator and not letting me put the car in "park." i had to drive to a nearby mechanic who was able to free the stuck speedometer needle. the problem has continued on a regular basis and has gone from being intermittent to permanent. it doesn't seem to be a "unique" problem with windstar vans.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) that pertained to the installation of the rear axle reinforcement bracket. most recently, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was observed that the rear axle fractured; however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension), which mentioned the replacement of the rear axle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 60 mph, the rear axle fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 160,000.

Vehicle currently at the dealership for more than two months awaiting from ford customer relationship center to resolve the issue as the dealer wont fix the corroded sub frame instead they want the crc dept send the parts to them, according to crc dept they escalated the issue to the second level but no action until now has been taken...i feel that they're ignoring my request or has been sitting there without taking any action. we almost died on this as the passenger side wheel fell off..i'm trying my luck if you can help us to resolve the issue with them...thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Abs and brake warning lights keep coming on; connections checked and no apparent loose connections; happens when moving and or sitting still

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the contact stated that the dealer did not inspect the vehicle and tried to charge her to replace the rear axle. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear passenger side axle fractured and caused the vehicle to swerve around. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the tire dislodged from the wheel and was barely held by the suspension. the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and later towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about a recall. a local dealer informed the contact that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 159,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed, a loud banging noise occurred. upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front passenger side suspension spring had fractured. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Windstar ford 2002 tires they just keep going down very quick no holes had a blow out an wrecked into a tree with these tires bad tires ended up seat belt cut my neck an seat belt cut my 1 year olds testacles

2002 windstar recall i was driving down the road one day to find out all off all the shifters but neutral the van suddenly had stopped going we could not go in drive reverse or anything find out stuck in middle of intersection with cars coming our way this problem is still unknown

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 15 mph, a continuous chime sounded inside the vehicle. the rear passenger side tail light and brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. the contact replaced the bulbs herself; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to detect a trouble code. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 142,000.

Rear axle broke while my wife was driving with grandkids in the vehicle. both rear tires were rubbing on the inner body and tipped in. happened just after exiting freeway. lucky no one was injured.

Electrical shorts fire , ac , brakes speel control ,locks doors

April 3, 2016 while in motion on busy highway (i-96), vehicle just stopped going under power and rolled to a dangerous stop. vehicle had no drive power to wheels. vehicle had to be towed. examination indicates transmission issue. vehicle does not engage any gears and made no warning sounds. mechanic says torque converter failed and is a common problem. nhtsa recalled ford freestar for this issue but windstars are most effected and have not been recalled. on a highway, this is dangerous at 70 plus mph speeds. there was a family of four in this vehicle, when it just stopped going, with engine running. someone can be killed in a rear-end collision from this warningless and sudden power-train failure. vehicle has 108,900 miles and has undergone other recalls.

Rear axle broke while driving on route 18 ( highway) south in new jersey.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, an abnormal odor and noise were noticed from the passenger side wheel. the vehicle moved in reverse when the gear shifter was in the drive position. the failure occurred constantly and the anti-brake warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 356,078.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while at an inspection location, the mechanic diagnosed that the front passenger's side sub frame had fractured due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure). the failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear axle and the frame fractured without warning. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v608000 (suspension), 12v195000 (suspension), 12v194000 (suspension) and 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic noticed that the rear axles were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 176,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I have a code c1185 it is making my van unstable . it starts to jerk as it goes from 40 to higher speeds it's affecting . it turns out that alot of people are having this issue c1185 abs module

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle was corroded. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and was recently taken to the dealer to be inspected under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the technician advised that the axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who refused to provide additional assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 158,000. updated 04/22/16*lj the consumer stated there was a charge for a safety recall repair. updated 11/21/2017*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle had a front end alignment and other repairs performed but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 04/14/16*lj the consumer stated the subframe was completed corroded. *js

"takata recall" it has the abs light on and the brakes feel like is going to pop or dont even work in one point im really scare to drive it change the brake boster and nothing fuse sensor for the a b s. and nothing i wish just to give it back to the ford comp..evry where i go

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries but did not require medical attention. the passenger sustained wrist injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000. updated 02/12/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb *cn

Leaving parking lot at work my car fully accelerated, lost steering and crashed into steel post. inspection revealed both rear engine cradle mounts were completely rusted through causing rear engine cradle to drag on the ground. which caused loss of steering, full throttle and crashed right front of vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the technician stated that the part had to be ordered, but the repairs would be performed outside of the recall remedy. the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer recall related to the power train. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Rear axle reinforcement brackets were installed in my ford windstar under safety recall 10s13, by an authorized ford (dealer's) repair shop in 2011. i was told by the ford repair shop that "brackets" were the only type of repair ford authorized them to do under that recall notice. i recently received another rear axle recall notice, 15s27, that said repair brackets improperly installed under the prior recall, may result in a rear axle beam fracture. the recall notice said if axle replacement was necessary, ford would replace it free of charge. when i took my car back to the same ford repair shop, the service manager said that the rear axle was indeed cracked and needs to be replaced. he also said that ford is refusing to replace it free of charge and requires a copay of $300. i called ford customer service and was told the same thing. i believe the "band aide" repair originally authorized by ford under the first rear axle recall, was insufficient to prevent stress points in their defective rear axle from causing a subsequent fracture that no amount of preventative maintenance could deter. i believe the second axle recall notice indicates that ford has placed the public in jeopardy with "cheap fixes" to defective parts. however, instead of ethically replacing the axle, ford now seems to be cutting their losses by offering a "discounted" axel replacement (only) at one of their affiliated shops. because a rear axle can cost about $1000 to replace, ford's "discount" effectively steers the business of customers who need this repair into ford's controlled business environment. we are left with no choice but to pay ford again, to correct their error and keep us safe. please call me at 609-440-9730 car is currently at lucas ford, burlington nj.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle was cracked. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the suspension was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the repairs were unknown; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,654.

Cracked rear axle.

Complete deteriation of the front left and right sub frame attaching to the lower control arm attachments at the rear of subframe holding the rack and pinion assembly. this steel is flaking and appears to have laminte separations (looks like flakey pie crust). cannot get a mechanic to replace leaking rack and pinion assembly due to the poor condition that will leave no material when it breaks off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a loud noise and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. the contact discovered that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v608000 (suspension). the approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

Our van had a recall on the rear axle in 2010. the repair was made by an authorized ford dealer. while returning from a weekend trip on october 4, 2015, and driving on a busy pennsylvania interstate, the rear axle broke in the exact spot of repair. i initially lost control of the car, but was able to guide it to shoulder of road. i subsequently learned there is an extended recall on the rear axle, as the initial repair may not have been correct. car was inspected, and now ford motors said they are not responsible. they will authorize a new axle at a discounted rate of $300.00 to us, and we are responsible for replacing our shredded tire. we also must pay tow fees.

Took vehicle to dealership for routine service. was told that the rear axle is cracked, repair to be $918.63. vehicle was recalled in 2010 for this problem. ford motor company installed brackets and patched the axle at that time. upon calling the company, i was told that the warranty on the patch job had expired and the expense of replacement is ours. we contend that they should have replaced the axle in 2010 in lieu of a "patch job". we purchased this vehicle new in 2002, and have never taken it anywhere but the dealership for service. being in very good condition, with only 88,000, we feel that this is a repair that ford motor company should cover.

Traction control & brake warning light comes on, goes off later. been doing this for a number of years. seems to be a huge problem with these vehicles if you read about it on the internet. ford denies that it is a problem for then to fix on a recall. ????????????????????????

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension) however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. as a result, the contact had to coast forcefully to the left side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle received the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension) and indicated that the reinforcement bracket on the rear axle did not support the frame and the reinforcement bracket fractured as well as the rear axle. the vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contacts residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving various speeds, the speedometer would become stuck at 20 mph. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the tire began to rub the inner fender wall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle was fractured and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v030000 (structure) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the axle should have been replaced initially under the recall and not bracketed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. updated 12/03/15*lj updated 12/09/15.*jb

I am writing before i encounter a serious problem on the road. while in for state vehicle inspection, my mechanic noted that the rear axle "repair" (a reinforcement bracket) on my 2002 windstar van is failing. it can look ok on the lift, but once weight is put on the axle, the seriousness of the cracking is apparent. the repair was made by a ford dealership in 2011 under recall 10s13. i already spoke with ford customer service, and they say there is nothing they can do because the recall was completed. i am now waiting to see if the dealership that made the repair can help to correct the problem they (ford) have acknowledged exists, but without an adequate fix to date.

Rear axel cracked after period of time resulting in blow out tire in a parking lot. after researching this online, i have found ford recalled this same van for this same problem but did not in our state although the recall was due to states with weather like snow, ice, salt, etc which caused said issue. why wouldnt nebraska be included in this since its nebraska and its snowy alot? luckily we were in a parking lot, we were not driving at high rate of speed down highway like i saw while researching this online which a man was killed who had this happen. i have found that this seems to be a very dangerous and tragic mistake made by ford and now my van sits in a parking lot with no way for me to get it to a shop to get a repair made even if i did have the funds to do this. at least i would want my van in my driveway, not in a grocery store parking lot with no means of getting it home, besides the fact that being a woman, i would have kept driving it not knowing and could have been in a serious accident such as ones i have seen since looking into this issue. i have taken photos of cracked axel in rear and also front due to weather and climate and found the court papers saying which states were included in this recall, yet nebraska not one of them? makes no sense. so do i go and drive it home anyways and just hope we dont die in the process..or do i let it sit in a shady part of town parking lot forever? being a single mother of 3, i would have thought ford might see the all the news about this and have done more to prevent so many incidents, one of which someone died. the court papers indicated that they knew about it 10 years before recall. i noticed the van drove rough over bumps recently, but thought maybe it was shocks, until i found my tire not just flat, but looking as if it was slashed in the parking lot because it literally blew up.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at 60 mph, the rear passenger side axle fractured. as a result, the vehicle veered into a ditch and the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rear axle was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 230,000.

My wife was driving down the highway to meet me for lunch and all of a sudden with no warning the back axle broke going 60 miles an hour which made her lose control and then crashed her van in a ditch ford says they won't cover it because it's part of not part of the recall which is crap because they recalled 500,000 more vans just like it with the same problem but they say they won't do anything for me don't understand

Abs light intermittently on and off consistantly. was told as module needs to be replaced

My 2002 windstar had the axle crack just under the recall repair sleeve the driver's side about a month ago. i brought it to the ford dealer who confirmed it was cracked and got the same response as the others. ford warrantied the repair for 12 months. i had the repairs done during the recall brackets were added to reinforce the axle. i called 1-8003923673 (ford company) from direction from the local dealership. it appears that ford put a band-aid on the problem and gave a 12 month warranty on it. that's ridiculous! it is obvious that they did not do an adequate assessment on these axles when they made the repair/replace decision. they knew about the axle problems in 1998. stated in internal memo in 1999 that heat treating could double the axle life. it's shameful what they knew and what they ignored. i was told that since the recall repair was done over 12 months ago that it would not be covered.i being the only owner it should be a way to have this problem fix by ford. i guess, i have not more choice to do the repair paying out of my pocket (not a chip repair) and to keep the receipt in case they expanded the recall. i also found out to go to nhtsa.gov to file a complaint. they will not expand the recall unless enough complaints are noted. calling to the dealership is not enough. you have to call ford co. 1-800-3923673 and visit nhtsa.gov before it is officially noted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph making a right turn, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle veered a little off course without warning. the contact pulled over and discovered that the axle had fractured and the driver’s side rear tire had bend inward. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). however, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the rear axle had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Abs light and brake light comes on and stays on for days at a time then will go off and remain off for a day or two and then come on again. the problem is that both lights (abs and brake) come on and then will stay on and then go off for various periods of time. have had all of the abs sensors checked and they all check good. problem is annoying and intermittent.

I was driving and hit a dip in the road. i then heard a load noise coming from the back of my vehicle. i stopped and looked. i saw the rear axle beam cracked in half. i was just glad i was not on a busy street when this happened. i called ford after i learned of a recall. i was told the recall was performed four years prior. the recall only holds a 12/12 warranty. now this puzzled me. i retained a copy of the recall. it turns out the mechanic "inspects" the beam and decides whether there is internal rust or not. ( how they see this i don't know). if not, they spray a rust inhibitor on the axle and place brackets on it. if rusted, they replace with a known good axle.the axle broke at the brackets installed. to me, all this tells me is they are putting a "band-aid" on a known failing part. what if it was a bad friday for the mechanic, or was not paying attention ? being able to put a 12/12 warranty on an item that can cause a fatality is just wrong. i have been stone walled from speaking to anyone who can make a decision on this issue. the dealer says i can tow it in ( i pay), and if they think it will be covered, they will see what they can do. if not, they want me to pay a check out fee as well as the tow. this is just wrong in so many ways, i don't even know where to begin. i am now forced to find alternate transportation until this is resolved one way or another. " great customer satisfaction ", not ! *tr

Brake and abs lights on most of the time, myriad codes, hard to even know where to start troubleshooting...updated 07/30/15 *bf updated 9/23/15 *js

This complaint relates to a previous recall for ford windstar rear axle corrosion and breaking. after coming home from work, i noticed my rear tires were negatively cambered over 5 degrees. upon further inspection, i noticed my rear axle was breaking in half underneath a supposed patch from a previous recall for the rear axle. had the axle broken two minutes earlier on the highway, i would be in the hospital! my complaint is for the shoddy recall "fix" done by ford, this issue needs to be recalled again and fixed correctly...updated 07-08-15 *bf updated 10/25/2017*cn

I jan 2014 the abs & break warning light started coming on occassionally i has been to a mechanic several times i am told the breaks are fine but my abs system may not work and it would be a $1500 repair. now the lights stay on constantly

The brake and abs lights on the dashboard come on intermittently although there is no problem with these systems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear tires exhibited uneven position, bended to the opposite side, and wore prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and caused the tires to move out of place. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle and both rear tires shook violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the axle needed to be replaced. the vin was not affected by nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 183,082.

I was driving in town when i smelled rubber burning and pulled over. my drivers side tire had tilted in and my brand new tire was rubbing on the firewall. took it to get fixed and they said the rear axle had broken and there was a recall so to take it to ford dealership, which we did. they were all set to fix it and had ordered "parts" and then called back to say ford declined to honor recall because the "fix" was already in place, which just consists of a bandaid on a gushing wound. to my understanding, the recall was due to a defect in design on the 1999 - 2003 ford windstar and they were corroding and rusting through. the spots on my vehicle which broke are beneath the safety brackets they had placed in 2012. thank god i didn't have my grand babies with me at highway speed. i feel that their "fix" for this problem was not only inappropriate but woefully inadequate and i feel they need to stand behind their products 100%, especially as lives may be lost due to their design error.

I was happy with ford to this day. i have a 2002 windstar that had its recall work done on the rear axle 2011. like everyone that responded about this fix, it was a just to get you through till ford was not responsible anymore. i happen to take the van into ford for a coolant flush and they discovered the cracked axle right in the middle on the sleeve they installed. the wheel was tilted out. thank god it did not break when the kids, new drivers (i thought ford products were safe with their recalls) my question to anyone out their can we file suit against this form of knowing negligence.

Total sudden loss of steering the car went off the road totally out of control. no notification of recall subframe collapse. entire steering parts destroyed and coolant leaked from engine this is incredible that no one was injured i was about to get on the highway!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the vehicle was parked, the rear wheels extended outward. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

They had a recall in 2011 where they put support brackets on the rear axels. mine did have the brackets put on and right behind the bracket the axle still broke driving down the street at 40 mph where we almost hit another car with children inside her and my vehicle. ford said the brackets are only warrantied for 12 months. these vans do not need brackets they need new axles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). while driving approximately 25 mph over a bump in the road, the rear tires began to rub up against the vehicle. the contact pulled over and discovered that the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the vehicle being previously repaired with reinforcement brackets due to the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

The abs light comes on and then off a lot. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 60 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle began to jerk. the entire instrument panel, headlights, windshield wipers, and power windows failed to operate. the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road until the rain subsided. after restarting, the failure persisted. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a code was not detected. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

I have a broken rear axle, ford say's it's not underany recall's. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). while driving approximately 10 mph making a right turn, there was a loud rubbing noise emitting from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Driving and light comes on and been on. went to mechanic and said the abs control needs replaced. *tr

Abs brake lite illuminates, brakes appear to continue to work. *tr

I heard a loud popping noise coming from the back of my van. took it to the repair shop and learned the rear axle had a large crack and was almost broken in half. ford has a recall in effect for 2002 ford windstar's for axles that are cracking/breaking (nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000); however, ford is saying that my vin number is not a part of their recall even though i have a 2002 ford windstar. i had the rear axle welded to repair the crack. this was on the passenger side of the axle. i started hearing popping sounds again, returned to the repair shop only to learn the axle is now broken on the driver side of the axle. this is a serious situation and i feel since ford has a recall on this issue that my vehicle should be included. i am afraid to make another repair since the axle may still crack again. please contact ford to make them include all effected 2002 ford windstar vehicles before someone gets seriously hurt!! *tr

The brake and the abs lights keep coming on they have been doing this for a couple of years. *tr

2554 enid ave broke and almost sent in to a pole and oncoming traffic i will never ever buy a ford again i've got recalls on it but fixed them our selves because ford does no honor anything but i however never got a recall for the rear axle garage we took it to said its a recall and its on us nice ford you suck the old saying is true found on. road dead (ford) f. o. r. d. *tr

I tool my 2002 ford windstar in for inspection of the rear axle and brackets were put in place. on march 9, the rear axle broke. luckily it was as i was pulling into a parking spot at work. ford is aware they have a manufactured defective part on these windstars and yet after the bracket is place they refuse to replace the axle after is rust and breaks anyway. ford deems it fixed. however, i disagree. they are putting the safety of thousands of people at risk. they should accept responsibility and repair the parts. extremely unhappy. i have been calling ford for 2 weeks and can not get a supervisor to return my call. it's ridiculous. *tr

Had been driving the vehicle all day with no problems. later in the day, the abs and brake light came on. it turned off after about an hour. a couple of hours after that, i turned off the vehicle and went into the store. i came out about 20 minutes later, and the theft light was blinking. the vehicle would not start. i googled different ways to try to fix the issue, and tried 3 of them. we unhooked the battery, pulled some fuses, and tried different keys. none worked. as of now, the vehicle is sitting in the store parking lot and i am not sure what to do. we just bought it a couple of weeks ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the driver lost control of the vehicle without warning. the contact observed that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

The hand brake lights up when brakes are applied when coming to a stop. the light will go off and then back on again when brakes are applied again. *tr

I try to stop and the abs would not work. *tr

Just noticed that the abs light would go on and off, checked fluid levels, fine, and then the light stays on all the time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while pulling out of a residential driveway, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel was leaning outward. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the rear axle had rusted and fractured. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 30 mph, the headlights and the instrument panel lighting illuminated intermittently. in addition, the brake lights and the windows failed to operate. the contact restarted the vehicle, but it could not be driven. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter, the battery, and the motor mount needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000. the vin was not available.

Abs light and traction control light illuminates after driving forward 150 yards. heavily salted chicago streets have caused corrosion under car. suspect abs failure due to salt and water corrosion in electrical connectors. high amperage abs electrical wires could short- out and cause a fire; an environmental, pollution and safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension); however, the contact stated that the rear axle was fractured and the tire was resting against the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear driver side axle was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 4/6/15*cn updated 04/09/15*jb

The abs sensor light comes on after a minute of driving. sometimes the emergency brake light will come on when braking. this happen to me after putting in new wheel bearings. then i put in new abs sensors still have problem. alot of other people on the internet are having same issue as me. the i put in speed control deactivation switch. still have same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear axle suddenly fractured causing damage to the rear driver side tire. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. after checking the vin for recalls, the contact determined that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v19300 (power train). the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving at 30 mph, the contact noticed a burning rubber odor. in addition, the contact stated that the rear driver side wheel was leaning inward. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the driver side rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 92,500. updated 04/13/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle's axle support is susceptible to rusting as well. the dealership advised the only way they would repair the vehicle would be if nhtsa issued a second recall. the consumer completed the repairs himself. updated 11/12/2015 *js

2002 ford windstar sel with vin [xxx], i am the third owner of this vehicle. the abs and traction control system is damaged and has a recurring warning when the engine is started with the abs / brake and traction control warning lights on. the person i purchased this van from (2nd owner) stated that he had all the recalls completed on this vehicle however he believed that the defect identified in ford safety recall 09s09 for the speed control system has resulted in damage to the abs system computer and/or associated harness wiring or harness connections. he (2nd owner) did not keep the repair orders for any of the recall repairs so i do not have any records to review. i believe that the wire harness, related wire harness connectors and the abs system computer are damaged resulting from brake fluid leaking and/or corrosion related to the defect found in ford safety recall 09s09. i believe that the ford dealership that performed this recall failed to properly repair or identify collateral damage in the wire harness and abs system computer as noted in recall repair procedure. the vehicle is currently not repaired and the abs system is not functioning as designed (non-functioning), i believe this is a safety hazard. current owner: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle spun out of control on an icy road and crashed into a river. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the ribs and bruises on entire body that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

I was not aware that there were recalls on the 2002 ford windstar. my mom purchased the vehicle 3 years ago from ralph thayer dealership in livonia michigan. the abs brake light has been on and now the gauges are just flipping. *tr

When bringing my windstar in for an alignment it was found that the subframe had rotted and cracked near the control arm. ford had "completed" the necessary repairs to address this issue and has stated that they are not responsible for the damage to the vehicle even though it was the original reason for the recall. according to the information from the original recall ford was supposed to replace the subframe however small brackets were added to the van instead. i do not feel that the recall was properly done by ford. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, there was an abnormal noise and odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the trailing arm needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 177,000.

Used the vehicle to go on a trip about 200 miles from home, the cruise control was working but the brake light stayed on. when i got back home and parked the vehicle for a couple of days, when i went to go back out in the van on another short trip and got on the interstate the cruise wouldn't work again. the brake light stays on all the time when before the cruise stopped working it was only intermittent. now the light is on all the time and the cruise isn't working at all. i can't use the van on trips o when i go a few miles away from home because the cruise don't work. i have a bad back and joints and rely on that cruise to help me get from point a to point b. thanks. ...updated 01/07/15 *bf the consumer stated the issues are on recall. updated 01/17/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while reversing at low speeds, there was an abnormal noise and the engine detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts that support the tray for the engine and the frame were corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who performed the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000(suspension). within two years or longer, the failure recurred. while traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear axle and the reinforcement bracket failed. the contact stated that the rear axle cracked. the contact had to slowly coast the vehicle and park it at his residence due to the component fracturing. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced and that they would attempt to reuse the brackets to support the axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Abs lights on. speedometer don't work and overdrive light keeps blinking ..speed control fuse keeps blowing. *tr

While driving on a highway with cruise control engaged, the brake and abs lights came on. the brakes were unaffected. we stopped and checked on finding a mechanic in the town we were going through, but when we re-started the van, the lights were back off. the brakes remained unaffected. the problem recurs sporadically at intervals of a few weeks to a few months. sometime later, we had to have the cruise control repaired due to two bad switches (damaged by leaks). i mention this because evidence suggests a link between the cruise control and the abs problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph making a turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic was unable to locate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,074.

Brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) switch is leaking brake fluid. *tr

After driving down a major highway north of boston, ma (128/95 north) my wife and i, first heard scraping noise that became louder and began smell like burning rubber/brakes. the car lurched across the roadway/highway and we swerved and almost sideswiped car in the adjacent lane. we were in the process of exiting the highway on the off ramp to my work at rte 28 south stoneham/wakefield. we were able to pull over, gather our thoughts and continue to a gulf station on rte 28 in stoneham, ma. the gulf station mechanic/manager said he had never seen anything like it, a rear axle literally splitting in half. after viewing the rear broken axle and looking at the condition of the front right end and the overall condition of the sub frame they politely and forgivingly said they have rarely seen such a thing (cracked/separated rear axle and went on to say they have only seen this in ford windstars and went on to talk about a local women whose ford windstar lost control on the highway at 60 mph with her 3 children and were scared to death and in conclusion would not touch the vehicle and warned that the vehicle was beyond safe driving and repair. they were shocked that although there was some kind of brace on the axle in two places that the axle had snapped in two at the reinforcement and said even without the reinforcement on the rear axle they have never seen a rear axle split in two and compounded with the fact that it actually had a reinforcement bracket fail. reiterating axles and sub frames are not wear and tear parts and in fact had never seen broken rear axles and sub frames crack and break and corroded to this extent. their reaction was of disturbing to say the least. they said broken axles just don,t happen and with added reinforcement it was "beyond belief" they had broken in half. *tr

Driving van hit small bump in road abs system comes on .now l brake get hot due to abs control module coming on . *tr

Abs system activated under normal breaking conditions, caused extended breaking distance. has happened 13 times since the initial failure. dealer unable to replicate but scanned for codes and found c1185 which they said was failure of the abs controller/computer. they suggested $1200 in repairs but couldn't guarantee it would "fix the problem". have multiple abs fault codes all the time now. c1198, c1194,c1254, c1246, c1250, c1242 ,c1214, c1210, c1446 which all point to multiple failures in the computer. searching the internet it appears on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ that a recall for this issue may be in the works as of 5/2014. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while operating the vehicle, the abs sensor light and brake sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician reset the lights in order to turn it off, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the pedal sank to the floor when the brakes were engaged and in order to stop the vehicle the pedal had to be depressed several times. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. the technician stated that the abs power relay output circuit had malfunctioned. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

After purchasing used van the abs and brake lights lit up on dash, and come on intermittently while driving. weather seems to play a role whether the lights come on or not if its hot outside the lights come on quickly, and if it's raining they come on going through puddles. once the lights come on they stay on until the van is shut off. had a diagnosis done a ford dealer, and was told there is a leak over the abs brake module that is causing it to short out the abs system. *tr

Abs light and brake lights are on. i had the brakes checked and levels are good and pads are fine. abs is non-functioning. this is a common problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the suspension was unstable, causing a strong vibration and noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact indicated that burning plastic fumes emitted into the vehicle. in addition, the contact mentioned went over a bump and the vehicle was not riding steady. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over and upon further inspection, it was noticed that the rear frame, rear axle and the coil spring fractured. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the rear frame, rear brake drums and coil springs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Since i purchased this van from steuben/yates county pro-action in nys wheels to work program, i have had numerous problems with my ford windstar. 1st problem was with emission code stating it needed a map censor; 2nd issue was the sway bar broke (was repaired under recall at ford dealership in elmira, ny jan 2012). after numerous complaints to the car dealer ship i purchased the windstar from the garage, their mechanic replaced o-rings in the engine to fix the map censor in jan 2012 as well. in february 2014 i invested a little over 1,800.00 in repairs to my mechanic for; tune up, struts and shocks, brakes all around, wheel bushings, and a wheel alignment. i keep the van well maintained with oil changes and lately my radiator is loosing fluid. i always stop in where i maintain it and the business is always topping off the radiator fluid and when scheduled oil changes are due, i am always a quart low on oil. most recent incident: i will be driving along and the van turns off and turns back on while driving. at night when this would happen i have no headlights for a brief moment but that is still an unsafe van. also, i get an electric shocked every time i touch the van as i get in to go somewhere. ****this is my first and last ford!!**** *tr

Upon startup and while driving the abs and brake light will illuminate. this has been consistent and usually occurs at least 5 days a week. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact also stated that the instrument panel gauges spiraled back and forth. in addition, there was smoke coming from the front end of the hood. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

Brake light , abs light on dashboard came on ,then lost over drive, cruise control and mileage meter. mileage meter goes blank than odometer starts working after a few minutes .the dashboard looks like x mas with all the flashing lights. this van has the factory recall for the rear axle and front frame reinforcement work done.what about the electrical/ electronic problems ? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated the brackets on the rear axle were beginning to crack causing the rear tires to lean inward. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Suspension:rear:axle cracked where recall part was installed. *tr

Van intermittently has abs light, trac control off light, and emergency brake light all on at various times. if vehicle is turned off sometimes lights go off sometimes they do not. also at random times the theft light will come on and van will immediately shut off (this occurs at speeds over 35mph). in addition the power steering resevoir will not hold fluid. needs to have fluid added at least 2 times a day. with the exception of the power steering issue, the brake failure and the theft system failure is extremely dangerous. i have seen numerous complaints regarding these items. i took my vehicle to ford for repair of the recall on the speed module and they told me that these other issues were not their problem. i called ford customer service and the individual on the phone told me that if i felt it was unsafe then i should sell my van. this is an extremely dangerous problem with ford vans....the brakes fail and the theft system is faulty!!!!!! they should not be allowed to manufacture any vehicles!!!!

The lights come on after a few miles of operation and stay on until the engine is shout off. the next time the engine is started the car will travel a few miles and the lights will come on again. *tr

We were driving around town and we heard a clunking sound in the back of the van. we took the van into the shop where they discovered a crack in the rear axle. luckily this did not happen the week before, as we were driving many highway miles or it could have been worse. this was a recalled part and it was taken in at the time of the recall. two different mechanics in town assured us that it was not our fault but that it was a faulty part. we take good care of our cars. we called ford directly thinking that they would honor their vehicle and fix a part they knew would break down. they gave us the run around and then never returned our phone calls. this van would had many good years left in it, now it can not be driven!

I have a 2002 ford windstar that, from time to time, has the abs and brake light come on. i have no braking problems when it does come on.

Our 2002 ford windstar's axle fractured, as described in nhtsa campaign id number 12v193000. the dealership had installed brackets in 2012, and respond that we are outside the twelve month coverage window on this work, and decline to do anything else for us. can we be sure of the state of the axle on inspection in 2012? i think that since the axle fractured, they cannot assume they have no liability, or that their choice to install brackets instead of replacing the axle was sufficient.

I purchased the 2002 windstar van on 7/15/14 with 155,400 miles. shortly after that the abs light and the brake light came on. i could not find any problem with the brakes nor with braking. the brakes seem to be working fine. the lights seem to reset themselves every so often but will come back on. (note: i am an old school mechanic not a modern day automotive tech)

I found seat latches had a recall plus needing a jumper wire installed in a recall so i made apointment at sunland ford in victorville ca 92392 not even one block from leaving the dealer all dash lights came on and after a few miles after exiting the freeway i pulled over and turned off the engine restarted it the lights went out but after a few miles abs and trac light went back on and stayed on now i noticed my door lights dont work know what could they have done ?? [it's not a blown fuse i checked] i called them the nekt morning and they told me to pay them $105.00 and they will check it and tell me how much to fix it seems strange it was not doing this before i took it to them is it revenge for doing the recall??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the driver hit a bump in the road and the vehicle made a cracking noise. upon inspection, it was found that the passenger rear wheel well was damaged. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000.

Abs brakes failed. *tr

My abs and brake lights keep coming on and off. i have had the entire brake system replaced and the abs sensors. there is no particular thing that causes them to come on. in fact sometimes i will be driving down the road and not even touching the brakes and they will just pop on. i don't feel that we as ford owners should have to pay a costly repair bill to have multiple things done to the vehicle when this seems to be an issue with the vehicle itself not normal maintenance. i have always been a ford owner and have sworn by ford but this van is causing me to not want to own another ford ever. *tr

While driving my van i heard a very loud noise and my driver's side tire immediately went flat. i was able to pull the vehicle safely to a stop along the side of the road. i called a tow truck and had my vehicle looked at by the mechanic who informed me that a coil spring around my strut broke which caused my tire to be sliced open from the inside of the tire. i was very lucky i was not going any faster when the spring broke and sliced my tire open. i reviewed issues online that other people were having relating to my issue regarding the make and model of my vehicle. apparently ford had a recall on the windstar coil springs from a different year of the ford windstar vans due to the very same problem with the coil springs breaking and causing the tire to be punctured or sliced open from the inside. i am also very concerned after reading that the part had to fail before it would be addressed. it seems that if there is a safety recall it should be completed before a failure occurs and not after. this could have caused a very serious accident had i been on an interstate or even if i were going 55 miles per hour on the highway. i did contact ford motor company regarding this issue and was told that ford would not assist with the repairs because my vehicle was not recalled for this issue. i own two ford vehicles and i could not believe that my issue was not of a concern to ford. i probably will not buy another ford because of this. my family's safety has to come first and i am not convinced we will be safe if the company won't address these types of safety issues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 35 mph, the abs and the brake warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the electrical control unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Wife was going to work and brakes just went out. the abs and brake light stays on and has been on after purchasing the vehicle. i am going to look over vehicle again.

The abs light and the brake light will frequently light up on the dash. if i am able to pull over and cut the car off, the lights will occasionally not come back on when i start the car again. however, if they don't come back on, i have no idea if they will stay off or if/when they might come back on. if i am unable to pull over, the lights will stay on for the duration of the ride. i have no idea if this is doing damage to the brakes or if it is just some sort of electrical short. *tr

While driving the abs light comes on an the emergency brake light come an stay on. *tr

Approx., a year ago my abs module went bad and i had it checked by a mechanic to verify that fact. just recently my speed control deactivation switch went bad and leaked,. now i found out there is a connection between both the switch and the abs bad module. ford does not have a recall on the abs system, but they do on the above switch. very possibly the high cost of the module has kept them from having a recall!!! i have read complaints about the same problem from another ford van owner. also the switch was changed approx. 5 years ago and it went bad again.( per a ford recall then) there should be a definite recall on windstar van abs systems and as a safety issue---ford should replace the switch and wire harness again! ..updated 08/12/14 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. updated 9/4/14*cn updated 12/18/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while reversing, a loud abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact discovered that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the axle was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the failure mileage was 155,000.

Abs sensor and brake dash lights would repeatedly flash on and go off intermittently. took it to the local ford dealership and was told the abs sensor and ecu are failing and need to be replaced. *js

I was driving the van this afternoon on a public road when for no apparent reason the van started smoking from under the engine. i pulled into a automotive garage and got out of the van and it was still smoking badly. i individual who actually worked at the garage was on his way home from a restaurant and pulled into the parking area. he had me go into the vehicle to pull the latch to the hood and when he opened the hood the engine and other parts were engulfed with flames. they spread into the inside of the van and destroyed the dash board, windshield and other area. the roof on the inside was melting. they were able to put out the fire but the van is destroyed. the individual who stopped and helped me out is a mechanic at that particular garage and said it looked to him like a electrical problem started the fire. i am now without a vehicle. personal items i had inside the van are ruined or destroyed. *tr

Abs and brake light on continuously. *tr

Abs lights came on out of nowhere when nothing is wrong with the brakes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed the rear axle assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,722 and the current mileage was 113,762.

The sub frame mounts broke disconnecting the steering losing control. we drifted across the intersection and stopped the vehicle as far off the road as possible with the back end still in a lane. *js

Brake and abs lights come on intermittently , the brakes are brand new , the abs light now stays on .. *tr

My abs and brakes lights have been coming on at different times for my 2002 ford windstar for a long while, and stay on now that it is summer. i have tried to fix this problem on two occasions and changed the bad ecm with a new one and the problem has returned both times only after a few months. i made a left turn at about 5 mph with the two lights on and when i applied the brakes at the completion of the turn to stop at a red light the brakes seized and the car continued moving slowly into on coming traffic while making a metal grinding noise. i was able to quickly put the car in park to stop it right under the light. i then turned the car off and back on and the lights went off and the brakes worked normally again. a few blocks later the abs and brake lights came back on but the brakes didn't seize this time. this issue is dangerous and i had both my wife and children in the vehicle with me. ford needs to recall these cars and build a ecm that will not expand during warm months causing the abs system to fail. mechanics have told me that this is a major issue with the windstar. *tr

The abs light and brake light started coming on. now they come on all the time. *tr

Brake lights, red + amber on the dash, are on almost constantly. not a mechanical problem. design failure in part 2f2z-2c219-ba causing failure. i understand that the board expands and contacts with the heatsink plate the circuit board is attache to. *tr

Abs light came on intermittently after 8/05/2013. had brakes checked, pads/rotors/drums appeared, tested ok. had brakes serviced (front pads/rotors replaced) 2/24/2014. light for abs came on again 07/01/2014. light comes on and stays on. turns off when restarting. seems to only occur in summer months. stopping distance seems to increase when abs light is on!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension) but the dealer only had placed a sealant as a remedy. the contact felt that the dealer should had installed rear axle reinforcement brackets to support the rear axle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Car bought in march 2014 from used car dealership. abs light and brake light started coming on in may. mechanic told me that this is a problem with the ecm and getting it replaced is costly. if i chose to replace it, the issue may occur again because ford has not resolved the issue on the actual part. brake failure concerns me because i have two children under 4 years of age in the car with me most of the time. this past weekend, the brakes did not respond when i decelerated. i had to put the car in park and shut off the engine to stop it. ford needs to look into resolving this major problem asap, as no driver should have to be worried that their brakes will fail while driving. *tr

Abs and break light come on when applying the breaks. checked the break several time but there was nothing wrong. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension) and received the recall repair. the contact was driving and the left rear axle fractured and broke. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and to be repaired. the contact had been waiting for longer than two weeks for the dealer to schedule an appointment and repair the vehicle. the vehicle was to be repaired by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My abs and brake lights have been coming on while driving and staying on for months. i am not sure if there is an issue with ford windstars in general or if there is an issue that causes this. *tr

We continue to have issue with abs and brake light kicking on randomly. when this happens brakes become tight, squeal. brakes and system appears fine. others have the same issue. they need to recall. *tr

Rear axel broke. there has been a recall on this part of the model van. i did take my van in to the "fix" 10/2011. the "fix" did not work. luckily, i was in town doing errands by myself when this happened. *tr

While driving the abs and brake light will illuminate at the same time within the instrument cluster. while the lights are on, the abs system is inoperable and braking distance is reduced. problem is intermittent. when driving the problem will show up and after turning off the engine and restarting, the lights will go out. issue happens again within a few days/week later. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud squeaking noise was emitted outside the vehicle and immediately after there was a strong smell of burning rubber released. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the rear axle fractured. the manufacturer was notified of this defect. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Ford found that the rear axle had a hole in it causing the axle to shift to the right. recall work was done a few years ago. they said it was my fault and would not pay. abs and traction control light come on however reset when restarted. as of today they don't go off. *tr

Brake and abs light on after vehicle is operated, parked briefly, and operated again. problem occurs intermittently. worse in hot weather. problem has been on going for two years. *tr

Abs light stays on, brake light occasionally comes on and eventually goes out but abs stays on. *tr

The abs light will come "on" and brake light comes on a few seconds to a minute later while driving, brakes seem to work fine. *tr

My abs and brake lights come on randomly all the time since i got it in dec 2013. *tr

The abs brake light comes on and will not go off. this happens despite the vehicle being checked and serviced, etc. it's not the only panel problem. odometer, speedometer, etc. frequently freak out and spin wildly. also, the turn signal on the right will stick, and the turn signal on alarm will sound endlessly.

I lost control on the highway i was driving i hit a pothole and my car when its own way i was coming home from the hospital from just giving birth two day earlier and i kept hearing a weird noise so i took my car to the shop and they said it was the lower control arm. *tr

The abs and brake lights wont go off. technician says it is a dealer problem with all windstar. brake system could be in danger. very worried about driving. please issue a recall asap. *tr

From a stop, started making a left hand turn when the brake warning light and the abs warning light came on. there may be a possible leak from the scds which could end up causing a fire. i will have it inspected. *js

Back in 2008 my abs and brake lights would come on while driving to work. i had the problem looked at at my local ford dealership. they diagnosed the problem as the ecu/hcu control box. but because my extended warranty did not want to pay for the 1200.00 bill because they felt that only the electronic side and not the hydraulic side needed to be replaced. so i then went to another ford dealer and they diagnosed and replaced only the electronic side. there were 3 times that i had to pay the $100.00 deductible to have the same problem diagnosed, which was eventually fixed(no more lights) by the second dealer. then in june of 2013,now with 116,563 miles on it,my gauge cluster started to act funny. all of a sudden when i was driving, the gauge needles would move out of control. eventually the tac needle pegged itself all the way to the right and the speedometer quit working. i took it to the ford dealer and they replaced the gauge cluster with a rebuilt one for $789.00. since that time i have not had any more issues with the gauge cluster. i was told by the tech that this is a common problem with the windstars. i also have a 2001 ford windstar that has 105,000 miles on it that i am thinking about selling so i don't have to endure the cost of a gauge cluster in it. also along with having to replace fuel pumps in both vehicles at a cost of around $1000.00 each i am wondering if ford has a good product. thanks for your time. *js

Abs and brake lights on dash on due to ecu and hcu failure. *tr

Abs brake light comes on, cruise control will stop working or will not work at all and speedometer/odometer electrical problems (speedometer will at times jump up or down when showing speed (mph) at times all the warning lights in the instrument panel will come on and off. right now i have the yellow abs light on, also the red brake light is on. in a few days they may turn off, only to turn back on a few days later. i an very concerned about the abs light, with the light on, does the abs system still work? i bought this windstar new in nov. 2002. brakes have be replaced and or checked and it keeps doing the above. note: vehicle has 66,000+ miles. *tr

My abs light is on and my brake light will also be on at times. have had brake work done and checked several times. they find nothing wrong with brakes. told i could get new abs computer system put in but nothing wrong with brakes and that would just be $$$$$$ and i have already spent several hundreds of dollars on it. even had new brake pads put on again in 2014 with a new caliper, still light appears. it goes off and then it seems when driven for a while lights come back on. at times i do smell something like it is hot but did not find anything. i am also having my engine light staying on. code is showing lean fuel. mechanics have done all kinds of test including i think a smoke test and showing no leaks. i have spent a lot of money trying to get this problem fixed and having no success. i am using certified mechanics and my husband has also been in the front end business for over 30 years and known as one of the best. so i have my abs light and brake light and my engine light on???? bought used van 2009 i now have 144,000 and i keep my van serviced. *tr

Abs and brake light are on, mostly stay on constantly. braking distance suddenly increased. brake pressure decreased also. possible fire risk. *tr

Rear axle complete fracture separation on drivers side last night 6/4/14 on my ford windstar limited edition, 2002. ford dealer did inspection 3 1/2 years ago as per recall 10s13. it passed inspection according to them (no cracks). 6 months later, they completed the recall procedure by reinforcing the axle in two places (according to manufacture's recommendation as per dealer). vehicle was towed back to dealer who inspected it and sent photos to ford manufacturer. ford refuses to cover the cost (as per the dealer) because recall work was done and vehicle is too old. i called ford manufacturer to object and ask for reconsideration. rep who answered cannot go against decision. i asked to speak to a supervisor. he said one will contact me within 2 hours. i received no call as yet. *tr

Follow-up on odi # 10593430. on may 26, 2014, after ford dealership in fort walton beach, fl kept my vehicle for a week to fix the cruise control and seat latches recall, i was finally able to pick up my van. they also checked the cause of odometer and speedometer to stopped working, abs and brake light remained on, sliding doors not working, and o/d light flashing; i was told the cause is a defective abs module. they charged me $114.27 to diagnosed the problem and quoted me $1,265.00 to replace the abs module. i showed to ford service advisor, andrew tompitch, a print-out from nhtsa website stating that part of fixing or remedy to the cruise control recall was to "inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary." "repairs will be completed free of charge." yet ford charged me for this service and told me that the problems were not the same since my vehicle's scds supposedly did not leak. how could i verified what he told me was true when he wouldn't let me enter the work bay to watch what the technician was doing to my vehicle? andrew admitted that the abs module is defective and that they had replaced several modules due to the same problems as my van. but andrew said it's not part of the recall and wouldn't replace it free of charge. if ford used defective parts such as the abs module, then ford should be responsible to replacing the defective abs module and recall it before a life is lost! *tr

Abs and brake lights are on after running about 5-10 minutes intermittently. after that the car did not start. brought it to repair shop to scan and learned that abs system problem that might prevent starting system function. *tr

My vehicle was taken in to ace ford in woodbury , nj as part of a series of recalls. the 09s09 speed control campaign was one and they did the fixes as well as the rear axle. after getting my vehicle i noticed my abs light was on , my odometer has all dashes , my brake light is on , my speedometer does not work and my o/d light blinks fast constantly. service was closed at the time so i drove it home. upon driving every bump i hit it felt like my back end was going to fall off. i took it back the next day on may 21st , 2014 and complained about the issues. they did not seat my rear axle properly and they say they fixed it. as for my dashboard issues , i was told that the 09s09 speed control was installed and it then made another part fail. they said (dealer and corporate ford) , they will not replace it for free. i have to pay $390 for the part and then labor. i have been in talks with ford to no avail. i did some minimal research on the internet and found many other people have had the same issue. ford will not replace the part. *tr

Abs warning light is on while driving vehicle. resets when vehicle is turned off but comes back on once brake pedal is depressed. *tr

The abs and brake lights came on just two weeks after i purchased my windstar. they would come on and off intermittently over the course of the next few weeks. i took the car to a mechanic and was told it was my ecu master relay which cost me almost $1000 dollars. after a few days the lights came back on again i took it back the mechanic and he said that maybe the part was faulty and he would provide me another. to which i asked for a refund because that was a brand new part it has to be more then the part. *tr

Abs light on also brake light on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the rear axle fractured. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Yellow abs and red brake lights come on. o/d light flashes. resets when car is turned off, but the abs and brake light come on shortly after staring to drive. had brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder and had that replaced. brakes work and fluid level is fine. when o/d light is flashing, car jerks on first transmission shift. have to turn off car and restart to get rid of flashing o/d light. *tr

The rear axle broke into while driving at low speed. *js

All of the following happened at the same time: abs and brake lights went on and stay on. o/d light flashing. odometer and speedometer stop working. the electronic compass, remaining fuel info., automatic electronic diagnostic and electronic temp. showing errors. electronic sliding door would not open unless engine is not running. power windows stopped working 6 months ago, not sure if it is related. i had a mechanic replaced the alternator and checked the brakes. it did not fix the problems and there was nothing wrong with the brakes. i took it to ford dealer and i was told that the abs module could be the problem because they replaced a lot of them. the abs module supposedly messing up the whole electronic system. it has less than 65,000 miles and i'm scared to drive it because the electronic system might suddenly cause other problems and cause an accident. the electronic sliding doors already would not open unless the engine is not running. in case of an emergency or a crash, someone might not be able to get out and be trapped inside because the doors and windows would not open. i was told by a ford customer service that there is no recall to fix the problem or look into it even though they admitted they've been having similar problems to a lot of ford vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the brake lights and turning signals failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured electric module, which was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,581 and the current mileage was 121,000.

As i was driving with my mother the abs and brake light came on. i pulled over turned the car off then on again. the lights turned off. but about two days later they both came on again. now they come on and off. *tr

Abs light comes on while driving, without touching the brakes. light then goes off when vehicle is turned off and restarted. after a few minutes, abs light comes back on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. the brakes were applied and they abnormally traveled to the floorboard. additionally, the brakes would grind when applied. the brake and abs warning lights were also illuminated when vehicle was being driven. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of issue. the failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 175,000.

Driving home, down country highway, vehicle had no noise or gave warning. heard a loud hiss/noise, smoke screen appeared behind van, i coasted van off roadway. had vehicle towed home. upon checking, rod went thru engine and transmission casing. am wondering if this has been a problem with this vehicle, because i heard of a similar incident just today with another windstar. thank you. *tr

Abs brake light on. *tr

After driving approximately 60 miles on rt 95 through boston ma to visit family - i noticed that the car was driving erratic, i wrongly attributed it to it being a windy day - when we arrived home we checked the car for possible problem - that is when my wife noticed that the rear tires were leaning inward - i slid under the rear of the car and noted that the rear axle had cracked - using my wife's car i went to the ford garage and explained the problem - the service manager asked me to bring it in and they would evaluate the problem. after looking at the car they told me it was unsafe to drive as a result of a cracked axle - by this time i had done a little research on the internet and found that ford had recalled that particular car for a cracked axle - i told the service manager about the recall - he stated that there was no such recall - i then returned home and emailed the service manager a copy of the ford corporation recall safety notice 10s13 - they contacted me the next day and told me that the warranty (windstar safety recall 10s13) would cover the part but not the labor because ford corporation had already fixed my car under that particular recall - and they were doing a good will gesture by paying for the part. the bill for the labor was $450.00. plus a loner car was refused as the car was being repaired. the last paragraph of the (windstar safety recall 10s13) states - ford dealers at no charge to customers will reinforce the axles of the affected vehicles as parts are available. if it is determined the axle can't be reinforced, it will be replaced as soon as parts are available. ford will provide for rental vehicles for customers until the rear axle of their vehicle has been replaced. i don't know where else to turn - i was hoping your organization could send a notice to hampton ford hyundai in north hampton nh and ask them to honor the recall...updated 06/04/2014 *bf the consumer stated the brackets were not installed properly. the manufacturer offered to pay for the axle and suggested the dealer pay for the labor. the dealer chose to bill the consumer for the labor cost. updated 06/09/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. the vehicle continued to accelerate over a curb and crashed into a tree. there was no personal injury. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the scv switch was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they informed that there was not a recall related to the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 234,000.

On june 16, 2006, while vehicle was parked in a parking lot, someone informed us that my 2002 ford windstar was smoking from under the hood. an internal fire occurred, damaging the wiring harness and windshield wiper motor. unaware to the cause of said fire the damaged parts were replaced. then other problems started to arise, the vehicle cruise control stopped working, the abs/brake light remained on and the speedometer was not working properly (not accurately reading). the local ford dealer was informed of the before-mentioned problems including the internal fire that had occurred , at the time of the initial brake pressure deactivation switch recall. the dealer stated that the brake pressure deactivation switch indeed was leaking and that they supposedly checked the abs control module. still the abs/brake light remained on and the speedometer did not work properly. on 3/14/14 the windstar was taken to a local garage to diagnose the abs/brake issues again. it was determined that said unit needed to be replaced. the abs module was subsequently removed and examined the control module (3/21/2014). the abs module suffered an internal fire and the wiring harness connector was melted and damaged. also found was evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections. this evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. the local dealer refused to repair or replace the module under the recall claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, and that said recall was closed. ford has been negligent in this matter and luckily the vehicle prior to today, has not become a runaway fire event and burned to the ground!! at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. i have kept the damaged control module for examination. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, she hard a loud popping noise. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who stated that the axle was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

The van had the abs and brake lights on intermittently since purchased by my parents in july 2003. parents were told by dealer that there is no mechanical problem and ignore the lights. there have been no incidents, luckily they had no emergency to avoid by hard braking. now, as i prepare to sell the vehicle, i did some basic research into the issue and found many references to report it here and an option for a relatively inexpensive fix, to rebuild the abs ecm module due to loose or poor solder joints on the electronics board. hopefully enough reports will get this recalled properly to avoid any incidents for others.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering seized. the failure was recurring. the vehicle also shook violently and became unstable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced however, the part was not available to make the repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). the approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

I'm not sure if this is the brakes or the lighting on the dashboard, but the abs and brake light on the dashboard light up. i have had it checked, and the mechanics keep saying the brakes are fine, but the lights often stay on, especially in warmer weather (and hardly at all in colder weather). this has been going on since we got the car, from july 2012 to the present. *tr

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise when started. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the starter was hanging and the housing of the transmission was fractured. the contact was advised that the engine, starter motor and transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 61,000. kmj

Tl* the contact owns 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the odor of burning rubber was present. the contact discovered that the rear axle had fractured through the reinforcement bracket and damaged the rear driver's side tire. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but not repaired. the contact stated that in october 2010 a reinforcement bracket was installed on the rear axle of the vehicle in response to nhtsa campaign number 12v195000(suspension) but the defect still occurred. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the while traveling various speeds, the rear axle failed. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 10v385000 (suspension). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Braking distance suddenly increased. my abs light and trac off lights on. during driving my traction control will come on as i brake on dry pavement, i almost wasnt able to stop. the mechanic said my cruise control was leaking ( that has previously been fixed) but that want causing it. i will have to buy a abs module. it is parked right now due to scared to drive with my kids in the car and i'm a single mom and can't afford the module.

The abs and brake lights come on simultaneously while driving and i get a message telling me to "check abs". turning off the ignition and restarting clears the problem. code pulled reveal a fault within the abs module. *tr

Abs light on -- won't go off.. brakes are skipping (new pads / nothing wrong with new parts). *tr

While driving down the road i heard a loud pop looked in my rearview to see that my back windshield blew out. it literally blew up even the outside edges were jagged. upon researching the internet i see this is stating to become a problem with other windstar owners. *tr

The abs system fail and the car lost control. *tr

The abs and red brake light as well as the traction control light, and now my battery light come on and off intermittently. the abs system kicks in at unnecessary times making it difficult to stop. the speedometer is now also bouncing up and down intermittently, but no other gauges seem to be affected. *tr

My abs light & traction light are now on. also, needles jump on dash {odometer, speedometer, fuel & heat level} and cruise control does not work any longer {this has been happening since receiving my van back from the ford garage after 7 months from the axle recall repair over a year ago}. tried to bleed my brakes after replacing pads and caliper but cannot bleed front left or rear right. was told by a ford mechanic that this may be a problem in the abs module. as pertaining to a ford recall in october, 2009, all of the above problems may be connected to this recall. my van was inspected and nothing was done to it because, at the time, because it was deemed safe. i have since replaced the electrical tape on the wiring harness that they were suppose to be inspecting because it was falling off due to brake fluid on it (reason for said recall}. i plan on calling the garage in the am to have them reinspect my van for this recall because i cannot afford to replace any more parts in it. i have put a lot into it just since getting it back after the axle recall because it deteriorated sitting in their driveway for the winter due to salt. i hope nobody else is going through this. i love my van and have owned it for 11 years but it is getting too expensive for a one-income-household to repair due to bad parts or service. please have ford work to fix these problems so i can afford to keep my van. thank you!

The rear axle beam cracked completely and fell to the ground causing me to lose control. i then moved it out of the flow of traffic and noticed the left rear tire was rubbing up against the inner well. unfortunately i was 60 miles from home and had to have it towed back to my house. in lost a days work due to the damage. i have owned the vehicle since 11/2011 and i purchased it with 79006 miles. *tr

Abs and brake lights came on and stayed on until restarting engine. problem could not be detected by several mechanics. the brakes are working ok, but the lights come on once in while independent of speed or hitting the brakes. *tr

Abs light came on during normal driving conditions for no apparent reason. car is very well maintained with good brakes and has relatively low miles. *tr

Driven heard a snap stop and look it was rear axel cracked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the rear driver's side tire blew shortly after the recall repair. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the axle was fractured. the mechanic replaced the axle shaft, break hose lock clips, the wheel, rear brake hose and the rear shocks. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Abs and brake lights come on intermittently. i applied the brakes heavily and all 4 wheels locked up. the vehicle was uncontrollable while braking. the speedometer is erratic. the battery is dead sometimes after sitting overnight. the hazard lights come on by them selves. the door locks do not work properly. the tire indicator lights come on for no reason. *tr

***********updated information from odi number:10554248************ abs and brake warning lights on the dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved, it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault. my wife just informed me that when the lights came on, she could feel the brakes be applied just a little on its own (without pressing the brake pedal) for about a second or two. had the codes cleared and the same code came back on a short time later with same reaction from brakes. *tr

Abs and brake warning lights on dashboard came on and when codes were retrieved, it was c1185, abs power relay output circuit fault. *tr

The gas gauge stopped working followed by the power sliding doors, interior lights, keyless entry, all rear lights and the rear auxiliary heater. after checking the internet i found out that it was the rear control module. i tried to purchase one from several ford dealers and was told that the part was obsolete and no one had any. i was told to try to purchase one from a junk yard. i purchased one and had to have it programmed, after having it programmed i still do not have rear heat/ac keypad entry or power sliding doors. i was told by the dealer that there is no way to test the module. with so many systems, especially rear lights(tail,brake, turn and reverse) depending on one part that it should be available for more than 11 years.

Driving onto the expressway via service ramp i felt the van shift to the right as i was about to enter the freeway. lane i was about to merge onto was to my left. seemed as if something were terribly wrong. i continued driving, but cautiously. drove the vehicle for the next week, yet not very frequently. the following friday, i went to get an oil change and the serviceman noticed that my back driver's side wheel was tilted inward and then said the right side rear wheel was too, just not as much as the left side. he proceeded to tell me that my axle looked cracked and that my shock was totally corroded and stuck. the next day, i took the van to our trusted mechanic, who inspected the van. he said that my rear axle was totally corroded and cracked underneath the "band-aid" bracket that the ford dealership in imlay city, mi had put there when i had originally had taken the van in for the rear axle recall back on 2/11/11. he said to contact them about it. i contacted the service manager named nick on 11/11/13. i spoke to him briefly and explained that the rear axle was cracked. he said he would make some calls and get back to me. he never did. i attempted throughout that day to get a hold of him, he never called me back. later my husband tried to call him. instead a woman answered and said she worked in warranty division. she stated we call ford customer complaint ctr. we called there and spoke to a man named austin. he said a decision would be made by friday, 11/15/13 and that service manager in imlay city or regional manager would call us. no one did. we attempted to call dealer 11/15/13. for over an hour all lines were busy. we then called customer complaint center for ford. we were informed that their records showed that dealer called us 11/12/13 with decision to not help. that is completely false! no one called us regarding the matter, period!

Left ford dealership with my just purchased 02 ford windstar. within 10 miles of dealership abs and brake light came on. returned to dealership on monday. tried to charge me diagnostic fee for issue.... wouldn't fix problem unless i paid for parts and labor. i complained numerous times. said wasn't their problem and not a recall. still having issue. now vehicle has abs light on (without brake light). check engine light came on. barely made it home.... going back to dealership tomorrow. i will never again purchase a ford. especially not from dealership that won't correct problem even though i paid $2k extra for extended warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the rear or the vehicle collapsed. the contact also mentioned that the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that the rear axle had fractured due to rust and the abs master relay sensor had malfunctioned. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

After driving some distance, usually 5-20 miles or after the van has warmed up, the abs and brake dashboard lights and come on. the speed at which this occurs is random. the abs is indeed incapacitated, thus suddenly increasing the braking distance. the trip computer also beeps, and tells me that the traction control has been disabled. *tr

The abs, track off, brake light indicators, and check traction control intermittently illuminate. they remain on until the key is turned off, and then reset. the frequency is intermittent and not measurable. initial checks have no results as the lights are out when checked by a repair shop. *tr

Abs and brake lights have been turning on intermittently, when on abs is not functional. today on minimally slippery roads lights came on, abs needed at an icy stop sign, did not come on. rear ended the car in front of me. no damage to other car, front bumper on my car now cracked. abs still not working. *tr

My speedometer, abs light, and o/d off light all are on. the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid everywhere. i replaced the bottome part with a factory ford part. the leaking has stopped, however the brake fluid leaked all over and has caused severe damage to the vehicle. i believe ford should be held liable for this and replace all computers and parts that were affected by .

During normal driving both the brake warning light and the anti-lock brake warning light will come on and stay on. they don't always come on but if they do they don't shut off till you turn the ignition off. we never know if it's a real brake problem or just an electrical glitch. *tr

Abs and brake lights come on periodically. can't be reset and have asked mechanic what issue is. was told it's an abs module that costs at least $700 to replace. have looked online for help on this and it looks like several other people are having this same issue. is ford looking to put a recall out for this? living in the midwest weather, having my abs working would be a nice addition when driving in the four seasons of weather. *tr

I have an abs code c1185 which may be related to a faulty solder joint in the abs module. this renders the abs system ineffective. *tr

While operating this van the abs/brake light will illuminate on the dash. this is an intermittent problem that sometimes comes on as soon as the vehicle is started, other times it will come on after driving for a mile or two. this causes the abs brake system to stop working and is a safety issue. i have had the codes checked many times and cleared with no other problems showing just to have it re-occur at a later time. it seems to be related to outside temperature. if it is really hot outside ( 90+ ) the light will come on quickly, when its cooler it may come on later in the day, or after driving further. *tr

Brake lights were coming on so we took it to have it looked at and the said it was a bad wire for the anti lock brake system and said there has been a problem with these in other windstars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she was alerted that both rear wheels were slightly turned inward. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the rear axle was fractured. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number:12v195000 (suspension) in 2012. the remedy repair failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

Abs light continuously coming on and going off, tire sensor lights coming on and going off when tire pressure is ok. took to mechanic in 9/2013 and diagnosis was that abs module needed replacement. *tr

Abs warning light comes on & off intermittently. can not re-set it, but the brakes seem to work good otherwise. is this a problem or has ford had a recall on this issue? i hear it is common. *tr

Abs comes on immediately upon putting the car into drive and driving for a couple seconds. i can hear a noise and the abs light comes on. *tr

Van won't go into gear or drive . i don't know if it the corrosion fractures of front lower control arm or transmission . trying to find out if any recalls would be on the van on what's going on with it .

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she heard a loud noise as the vehicle began to bounce and roll. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle would need to be replaced. two years prior, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been recently repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 161,000.

My parents had recall 11s16 performed on their windstar on march 20th 2012. a vibration had been felt since jan of 2013. they had new tires installed and balanced. problem persisted. i removed both front rims and inspected suspension. passenger side lower control arm nut missing from bolt. grade 10.9 metric bolt loose and partially backed out, unbelievably, washer still sitting on frame. inspected drivers side of vehicle and problem becomes apparent. multiple washers are stacked under head of bolt and under nut making full thread engagement impossible. multiple phone calls to ford and dealership. the dealership is adamant that instructions stipulate "multiple shims" must be used, "up to six depending". a "gauge" is used during the install process. i request a copy of installation instructions but dealership says they don't have any. i request the same from corporate ford but they don't have any??!!?? how does ford perform the repairs from "instructions stipulating" and use "up to six shims" and then "gauge" if they do not possess instructions??!!?? possible fixes: remove washer from under the head of the bolt but still use the one under the nut, use a lower height nut, use a longer bolt. all possible fixes make the repair much safer. ford refuses all suggestions and puts my family back on the road and at risk. multiple photos of properly repaired control arm kits are on the internet and all show proper thread engagement of the nut on the bolt. to keep my family safe should i do the repairs myself or do i put myself at legal risk? *jb

Goodyear assurance touring tires dot lot identifier: mdxo jd1r 4109 size: p225 60 r16 purchased at sam's club, december 2010. i got four (4) of these tires on my 2002 ford windstar van, on december 23, 2010. early in 2011, ford had my van for six (6) months (fixing several ford recalls with axles and suspension) so the tires didn't get much mileage until later in 2011. in 2012, i had one of the tires separate into chunks on the highway. there was no other damage, except the tire was history. i had it replaced with another tire of the same type/model. in july of 2013, i had two (2) more of the tires replaced because they were "cupping" and out of round. i had the van checked for camber, caster, and toe-in, and it was up to factory specs. no alignment necessary and tires were maintained with correct pressure. today, (09/05/2013) i am having the 4th tire replaced, because it is becoming "out of round" and "cupping" (i believe). this failure causes a vibration that you would not believe. the last time sam's club replaced the tires (just two months ago in july 2013) the installer said that they "have had a lot of these tires spontaneously destroy themselves", and they opted to put goodyear assurance "fuel max" tires on, in lieu of the discontinued "touring" model. i checked goodyear's website, and the "touring" model is in fact, not discontinued. maybe sam's club just stopped getting them because they're tired of replacing them? if sam's club has no confidence in the touring model (and is opting to replace them with the fuel max model) i am beginning to think that the last touring model tire (replaced in 2012) may destroy itself, as well. *jb

Abs light stays on. brake light stays on. gauge needles jump around irrationally . of light flashes. *js

Everything was fine until last night when between 50-60 it started making a clunking noise and would shake the entire van. we couldn't get it looked at anywhere because it was late. well this morning i was driving to work at 6am and i started losing control and the van was swerving all over the road. luckily there were no cars behind me, i was able to make it to the side of the road and girls weren't with me. i thought i had lost a tire but when i got out to look the back axel was completely split in two. i was really mad because i just paid $800 to have the intake valves fixed. when the taxi came to pick me up he looked it up and said there was a recall. he also said his intake valves went out on his 2000 windstar and that's not covered either. i called my mechanic and he said just a couple weeks ago a lady came in and brought her van to have the back axel fixed. so now my husband and father in law had to pay for towing to bring it to the ford dealership and nothing is open today or tomorrow as it's labor day. mind you i just bought this van in march as the mileage was low and the price was reasonable. i have now realized i am forced to buy a vehicle with payments.

Red (brake) and yellow (abs) lights on intermittently. problem is worse in hot weather. see http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#brokensoldier seems like an abs (safety!) issue would be worth a recall. *js

The abs and the brake light both lit up and remained on. when cooler temperatures prevailed, the lights would then go out. this again has occurred most recently on 08-30-2013. the following codes affected were c1185,c1198,c1194,c1254,c1246,c1250,c1214,c1210. *tr

Abs and brake warning lights light up on dash. when car is turned off and then back on, warnings are no longer lit. then they come back on later, at some random time. there does not seem to be a pattern or common situation, such as rain, etc. *tr

Sliding side doors and rear wheel wells rusting from bottom up. there is a dramatic amount of rust. worried about structural integrity of doors in case of a side-on collision. this is true for both the windstar and freestar. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased with both red brake and amber abs lights came on. that was scary and i barely could stop the vehicle to avoid an accident. this happened many times since then.

Vehicle making strange noise, taken to repair shop. they said frame was rusted and rear end had a crack.

Abs and brake lights come on intermittently. abs braking will not work. *tr

We were slowing to pull up to our home. we were driving about 10 mph. about 70 feet from our home. it sounded like there was a flat tire with rubbing and bumping noises. we parked on the street in front of our home. upon inspecting the vehicle, the tires were intact. the tires are bowing in. we looked under the rear of the car. we saw a large crack of the rear axle closer to the driver's side of the car. ford recalled the rear axle for this very reason 3 years ago due to corrosion caused by years of exposure to salted roads. ford performed the recall work by placing a bracket on the axle. the brake on our axle occurred under the bracket. ford is not assuming responsibility even though the supports they placed on the axle failed to do their job. there are other complaints this year for this same problem. the big difference between all the broken axles this year were the speed of the vehicles and type roads they were traveling on. i believe that there more out there that have had this same problem that have not been reported to this website yet. i also believe that more axles that have already received the recall fix are going to find their axles breaking in the near future as well. as for now the recall of these axles, ford has closed the case until forced to reopen the recall. ford should replace the entire axle on all the windstars that were under the original recall. *tr

Abs brake light came on, as well as the red brake light. both lights come on and go off intermittently. have had vehicle checked by mechanic and local ford dealer. dealer states codes c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254; will need ecu hcu 2f2z2c219ba and 2f2c296ac which is obsolete. reports of this being a common problem with this vehicle and possible recall in future. *tr

Our abs and brake lights are on. we had the brakes replaced, but they are still on. our mechanic tells us it may be the abs control module, which they want over $1,000 to fix. we have read that this is a common problem with the windstar and it may be related to a defective part other than the abs control module. is there a recall on this item? *tr

Abs and brake light illuminated and experienced a burning electrical smell. fuse#10 was popped and lost dash functionality. went to ford today 8-14-13 and had recall 09s09 work performed and that did not fix the problem. my wife and i believe their is a serious electrical problem with the abs electrical control module, due to issues related to the recall 09s09. we hope that the van does not erupt into a fire. we still can smell an electrical burning smell. *tr

Rear axle broke in half as i was turning a corner at very low speed, causing to loose control of vehicle and run off road. *tr

Abs light comes on for no reason. *tr

Driving at 60mph, got to stop sign and tried to stop and the brake pedal sank to the ground, i pulled emergency brake and pulled to side of road just missing car in front of me. tried to pump brakes and just sank to ground each time. i checked brake fluid and it was full. drove backwards a few times and hit brakes to stop to adjust rear brakes, not much change. pumped brakes many times and seem to work after a few pumps. drove a bit forward and to stop had to pump brakes and they worked. drove home and brake pedal sank to ground, but pumping helped. after driving over 15min, brakes now work fine. took to garage and the are not sure what problem is. they want to change the abs module. the abs light is now on? did not notice the abs light on before. not sure what the problem could be. is there a recall for this? can't enter an address from canada, picked a state and zip to enter my info. thanks *tr

Abs and brake warning lights come on.can go for days without doing so and then appear again: when warning lights come on abs not working although brakes function. on checking internet this appears to be a regular problem since windstar was introduced. i do not know when this appeared on my vehicle as was already occurring when i purchased it 11/22/2011. *tr

The abs light comes on occasionally. i checked for abs codes and found c1185 and many other codes. after some online research, i found that this problem is usually caused by a faulty abs control module. i never know when the system will malfunction so, will have know way of knowing if the abs system will work when it is needed. *tr

The abs light and emergency brake warning lights have been staying on. while the lights are on, i tested the abs by attempting an emergency stop on wet roads. the abs did not function and the vehicle was losing control. i've since hooked the vehicle to a diagnostic code reader and received multiple abs codes. after researching online for others with similar problems, i am aware that multiple people are having problems with the abs computer. *tr

2002 ford windstar axle repair failed. golf mill ford in niles, il repaired my ford windstar in late 2010 after inspecting it. golf mill decided to patch and not replace the axle. on july 6 the tire kicked out and started to slide in patch bracket. i called ford and they instructed me to take to original dealer who done repaired and to keep all receipts for work done for possible reimbursement. dealer looked at axle and said they have had similar field problems and ford has been replacing the axle and repaired had internal code stating they axle repair did not "expire". when the repair request was submitted to ford for authorization, ford declined. the service manager was shocked and i was told that ford said the program was declined for the program met its obligation and i was told to keep the receipt for it would be necessary for future reimbursements. golf mill ford in niles, il made the repair and "good deal" labor rate to assist in the bill and for this i thank them. however, i am shocked the ford is aware of field failures in a poorly designed field fix and has chosen not to properly remedy the first attempt at a fix. i have pictures if necessary! *tr

Abs and brake warning lights light up randomly and cruise control stops working. main brakes still function. i see lots of similar complaints online. had brakes repaired twice and the mechanic always mentions a loss of brake fluid. even after that, the problem persists. i do not believe my vin was ever part of the scds switch recall but i am suspicious this may be somehow related (?). if so, there could be risk of a fire and i do not feel safe. i'd like some answers before i spend any more money at local mechanic fixing this car. calling ford dealer tomorrow to see if there is anything they can do. *tr

I purchased my 2002 ford windstar as a new vehicle and i have been the only owner and driver. it has received regular professional servicing and repairs and overall, is in superior condition. since 2007 it has only been used on the weekends and i use a smaller car for work. a few years ago, the abs light started coming on unpredictably and intermittently in rainy weather and the brakes would lose power dramatically increasing braking distances. because the problem with braking was sporadic at first, the mechanic thought it was merely an electrical problem causing the abs light to come on. the ford service department said there were no recalls for such a problem. i have had the brakes replaced, and although the pads and rotors are in good condition, the braking problem has worsened. the abs light and intermittent brake failure is much more frequent. i have recently learned that other windstar owners have experienced the same problem and that ford recalled 1999-2003 windstars for abs because the ecu master relay has a bad soldier joint that fails causing the intermittent contacts. when i brought that information to my ford service manager, i was told the recall did not include my particular vin. i am not sure how ford determines which vins get recalled -- but i am sure that my vehicle should have been included. it is unsafe because the brakes are unpredictable at this point. it is scary to think that ford would allow this known and serious defect in it's vehicles to go unaddressed. *tr

Alarm warning lights come on for abs airbag and speedometer and tach fails. *tr

We bought our van in march 2012. by april 2012 we began noticing problems with shifting. it shifts hard. the windows stopped working in may 2012. the lights on the dash for the abs and brakes are always on. the brakes are not very good and the pedal must be pushed hard to get the van to stop. our biggest issue is with the transmission. the mechanic at aamco would not even change the fluid because if he changed the fluid then the transmission wouldn't be able to shift. i don't know the details but i do know that my van is not safe to drive. *tr

The brake light keeps turning on and off(abs control module problem?). the power window on passenger's side had stopped working a few years ago. *tr

Vehicle brakes have failed on three different occasions in the last 4 months, road conditions have been wet on one occasion and dry on the other two. abs and red brake light appear at the same time, but only intermittently. dealership tells me it requires new electronic control unit and hydraulic control unit. *tr

Transmission light in dash has been on for years now. local dealers tell me there is nothing wrong. they take my money and don't fix the problem. abs light is on. parts were bought and replaced by the dealer with in a year light back on. cruise control cut out replaced twice. dealer cant figure these problems out but if enough of your own research is done there are ways to figure out what is going on. even if the dealer can't front frame mounts are rusting so bad you can pull it apart with your hands certified safe from dealer. *tr

Abs light and brake light have been on for months off and on. have a slight brake fluid leak. was backing into my driveway and the o/d light came on and started flashing, the odometer went blank, speedometer stopped working and the a/c began blowing hot air. checked fuse #10 and found it was blown. replaced fuse #10. odometer and speedometer work but other lights still on. have an appointment to have the van looked at tomorrow. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle squeaked while completing a turn. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 167,000. *tr

I have purchased a 2002 windstar in april 2012, we noticed the abs light and brake light would appear and we'd be low on brake fluid. we replaced the master brake cylinder but they said the sensor on bottom was unavailable to order, we called ford and they told us the same thing. the sensor is full of brake fluid. we have to fill our brake fluid about once every 2 weeks in warm weather more often. when i took it into dealership for recall on axle i asked about this they said theres no recalls for it. i can not afford to purchase a new vehicle nor would i want to sell this vehicle to another person as it was sold to me without being told of problem. is there going to be a recall on this? *tr

Abs and brake lights on dash came on for first time while driving at 45 mph, not using brakes, they just came on. they have been going off and on intermittently since. seems to happen more when the car is warm. can turn the car on to warm up and the 2 lights will be off at start-up. after a few minutes, both abs and brake lights come on even though car is just idling and no one in the car! sometimes can drive 60 - 70 miles before the lights come on, sometimes they are on at start-up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear axle fractured. the contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder and drove the vehicle into a ditch for safety. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who replaced the rear axle. the contact also stated that the fractured axle caused damage to the air conditioning line, speedometer and cruise control system. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 204,000. kmj

Yellow abs light and red brake warning light came on. abs system is no longer functional. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated his vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 12v195000 (suspension). after the recall repair was performed, the rear driver's side tire was banging against the frame. additionally, the steering wheel was difficult to control. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic noticed a crack in the bracket that was installed under the recall and the axle had shifted out of the bracket. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 223,080. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud bang. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that both rear tires were tilted inward. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the axle had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 133,000. the vin was unavailable.

Driving 20mph down a road and noticed a load noise. got out of the car and saw the tire inward, looked underneath and saw the rear axle was cracked. took it in for the recall in 11-10 and the dealership coated it. *tr

Abs light start flashing, lose cruise control, then over drive started flashing on the van, cut off o/d light still flashing. *tr

While traveling at highway speeds, noted that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. checked fluids and pads and they appeared fine. since that time, the lights intermittently come on. front brakes have been replaced as well. have had 3 independent shops look at the problem and all say that the abs module has failed. when the lights are illuminated, abs does not function. vehicle now has approximately 80,000 miles (04/22/2013). *tr

Check abs light comes on along with check traction control and the hand brake lamp is illuminated. a code check reveals the code as c1185 - abs relay. it is happening with increased frequency now. this happens sporadically under a variety of driving conditions. to clear it i pull over, turn off the engine; wait a few moments and restart the vehicle. *tr

I was taking the kids to the park today for a birthday party and i notice my abs and my brake lights where on while driving. i pulled of to side of the road put the van in park and shut it off. i started the van an it was off this isn't the first time that this has happen. the first time that this has star was yesterday 4/20/2013 the van was in park and running for at least five minutes and they ( abs and brake lights ) came on did the same thing shut the van off and restarted it and they where off the other time was later that night at a drive-thru van in gear foot on the brake pedal and the lights was on ( abs and brake lights) don't know what is wrong but this need to get fix. *tr

Late april 28,2013 abs and emergency brake warning lights came on and stayed on. may 1,2013 van's speedometer quit working. *tr

Purchased vehicle january 2012, passenger front seat belt latch was broken, i purchased a new one from dealer for $170.48. march 2012, it broke again with same problem. it does not latch, or when it does latch, it opens on its own with or without anyone in the seat. dealer refuses to warranty the 3 month old latch, but offered to order me another for $170.48 +labor without having to pay for it first. aftermarket dealers say its a common problem with 2001/2002 windstar's and 2001's had a recall on it. 27 junk yards between buffalo, ny,cleveland, ohio & pittsburg pa all have defective seat belt latches in their 01/02 vans. so my option is to either not use the front passenger seat or pay $233.43 every 3 months to have a new latch assembly installed. i have paperwork from champion ford, confirming that the seat belt is broken dated 4/6/2013. but the female service writer conveniently lost my paper work for the original seat belt latch from 2012. also searching net brings up over 23,000 reported issues with 2002 windstar seat belts. why has there been no recall on the 2002 windstar as there was with the 2001. its not fair that i should have to pay $233.43 every 3 months to the ford dealer to have a working seat belt. clearly this is a safety and manufacturing defect.. its unreasonable to make me decide if i feel safer hunched over in my electric wheelchair in the rear of my van only belted into the wheelchairs safety belt having to hope that it doesn't flip over squish me during an accident or if i would rather be ejected thru the front windshield!! how can i be asked to put my life at risk every time i get into the van!! i always thought that seat belts were the most important safety feature in a vehicle. how can this be allowed to continue? i thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard several popping noises and then the rear wheels wobbled. after parking the vehicle at his home, he noticed that the rear axle had fractured. the contact was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 10v385000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified but stated the vin was not part of a recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 138,800. updated 5/15/13 *cn the consumer stated this vehicle can not be driven. it should have been included in the recall. updated 05/28/2013 *js

Ongoing problem as described in tsb 04-17-4 & 03-16-1. these tsb's tell us that ford motor company was aware of this design flaw and continued to manufacture and sell defective vehicles. the problem exist in their faulty 3.8l engine at the intake manifold. the poor design allows oil to seep into the intake plenum and over time the oil erodes away the rubber around the isolator bolts and gaskets. when this happens the engine reads lean fuel codes on banks 1& 2 and a vacuum leak. to compensate for these lean codes , more gasoline is pumped into the plenum causing a rich exhaust mixture which is then sent out the tail pipe into the atmosphere. ford motor company designed and built these engines and they need to be held accountable for correcting this problem. remember, this is an ongoing widespread problem with tens of thousands of these engines fouling up the air that we breath every day. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar van gear shift pin keep coming up and i have to take it to a shop so they can put the pin back in 3 times. my gears do not shift right it shifts hard. i brought this van brand new in 2003. also my air bag light stays on the avis ford body shop said my sensor is rusted out, also my abs light stays on. i don't feel these things should go out. i have had many ford vehicle brand new for years and never had these problems. i still got to get these things repair. i also had two front windshield wiper motors put in and the wipes are still not right. is there any help out there. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the front passenger side wheel became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the bolt that connects the lower control arm to the front end cradle had become rusted. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 12v194000 (suspension). the dealer was notified and stated that the recall repair had already been done two years prior. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. updated 04/09/13*lj the consumer stated ford motor company, did not repair the vehicle the correct way. the consumer stated the vehicle fixed the vehicle in a cheap and quick manner. the consumer believed the front end and lower control arm should have been replaced, instead of adding brackets. the left front wheel was not connected to the vehicle. the consumer was informed the front end cradle was completely rusted through and should have been replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the check engine light warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, where numerous attempts were made to correct the failure. the dealer also reset the computer system but the remedy only lasted for approximately three months before recurring. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall for the vehicle and that they could not assist. the failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v195000 (suspension). after the recall repair was performed while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the driver heard a loud scrapping from the vehicle. additionally, there was smoke coming from under the vehicle as the steering wheel began to jerk and shift abnormally. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

My 2002 ford windstar has had many parts tested. they all seem to test good. battery , alternator to name a few. when driving the van hazards come on ( without turning them on ) the radio shuts off, the heat turns off and power is lost as if it's the alternator. abs lights come on and then the dash panel lights up like a christmas tree.. oh then the vehicle dies and won't start , clicks like it's the alternator or battery but they test fine.. after searching many blogs this seems to be a big issue with many mechanics that don't know what it is.. this needs to be fixed it's a pain and thank god for aaa but really should i have to use my aaa all the time/ this particular vehicle spent 6 months in the ford garage in 2010. now what when you buy something you think it will be good for you and your family and that you can use it as a primary car. we have lost days from work, money and money for trying different parts now what??? *tr

I was driving down the road when i noticed my 2002 ford windstar was swaying like it did the first time when the axle broke and it was replaced and then that one was reinforced. i stopped and looked under the rear-end and saw what looked like a crack or break, maybe two on the right side or drivers side of the axle. i immediately took the vehicle to the ford dealership for inspection and was told my axle was broken. so now the original axle broke and was replaced. that axle was reinforced, and now has also broken. something needs to be done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear window shattered. the vehicle was taken to a glass repair specialist that was recommended by the insurance company. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted and was advised to contact the nhtsa. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Brought in van for recalls 09s09, 10s13 and 11s16. this was for the subframe issues and speed control switch. speed control switch was supposed to address leaking brake fluid. brake fluid still leaking and now dealership is charging me for brake switch repair and bleeding of brakes. also abs light came on after service and now dealership says abs sensor needs to be replaced. i believe these are all related to original recall but dealership says no. *tr

My abs and brake warning lamp comes on periodically for no known reason. there was a recall on brake lamp switch a few years back and now this concern exists. *tr

Battery light comes on periodically - driving home my radio shut off, abs brake light came on, dash lights dimmed then shut off, head lights began flashing, heater may have stopped (not sure, was focusing on the next road to pull off on), could not accelerate. i pulled over, shut off the van and waited. a few minutes later it turned over like nothing was wrong. this also happened to me about a month and a half ago. *tr

The abs warning lights come on and turn off at various times under different conditions. *tr

Code c1185 with abs light error on dash indicating braking problem. *tr

Abs light turns on intermittently, sometimes function of brakes are affected. told my repair shop it is a faulty connection in the abs module. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while at a traffic stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle began to function normally several moments later. the contact also stated that the brake, abs and over drive off warning lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the master cylinder failed and was leaking brake fluid onto the electrical components. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

After purchasing from a dealer in oct of 2010 the abs light, check traction control light, brake light and air bag light started coming on intermittently. had the vehicle serviced in mi for the axle recall. was without the vehicle and had loaner car for 2 months. after getting vehicle back the lights were on more consistently the dealership noted this but did not offer any reason found for this. by summer of 2011 these lights were staying on almost constantly and this continued for a year, after investigating this issue online and seeing that other owners have invested hundreds of dollars trying to get the lights to go off and stay off only to have them keep coming back on we have decided to file a complaint as this issue is not a simple fix and obviously is happening in hundreds of vehicles. our problem has progressed to where the speedometer and odometer go wildly up and down while driving at highway speeds and we are never sure of our speed. the lights on the dash go out and the power to door locks, radio and a/c power is lost as well as the blinkers for lane changes. this vehicle is very unsafe but we need it as we have 5 children and can not afford to buy a new one. the power window on passenger side as well as the power sliding doors do not work. when this issue happens if their happened to be an electrical fire because of it, we would be unable to exit the vehicle because the doors are locked and the knobs on the interior of this model are flush into the door when the vehicle is locked and can not be manually pulled up. with children, this is a very serious safety concern. please please investigate this issue with the ford windstar. i have also contacted for with my complaint and they only would say there are no recalls on this issue right now but to save my receipts should i try to get it fixed in case one is issued in the future. *tr

The 1st problem, had a check engine light on my 2001 ford windstar, c1518 "intake manifold runner control stuck open." after reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm 2nd problem, abs chk light and brk chk light come on after driving for a few minutes, abs module and abs sensor went out. *tr

Abs light and brake lite come on. i went to tire plus and they indicated that it was code "c1185". i called hoffman ford in harrisburg, pa and they indicated that there was no recall for that code. *tr

Vehicle abs light has been on consistently since purchasing vehicle from carhop/ uac. reported the problem to the warranty department only to be told any electrical is not under their warranty! this was reported within a week or so of purchasing the vehicle used for 8500$. since have replaced all four tires for brakes, ( top of the line brakes, not cheap ones) light still remains on after several trips to a shop. anti-lock braking system still inoperable and almost caused crash 12-7-2012 when attempting to stop on a lightly icy road. several other electrical issues have been going on with the car as well. it blows brand new fuses, rated higher than what the slot calls for, the low tire pressure light stays on, despite taking the van to a tire specialist and the correct amount of air placed in each tire. also the crankshaft positioner has caused the vehicle not to start. the air bag light has stayed on and went off after disconnecting the battery. replacing bulbs on the van quit often. at the point of stopping the payments and letting the car company just repo the van. it is a safety hazard on the roads and especially in snowy minnesota where a functionable vehicle is needed in order not to cause a accident! *tr

As the engine is warming up, at speed at 30 mph, the brake and abs warning lights came on, the braking is losing the efficiency, it took longer distance to stop which could cause accident or serious safety issue. worse if i were at higher speed. we would appreciate if defective parts could be repaired by ford company as recall as i understand that this is common problem for many years. *tr

Driving on highway at normal road conditions when the abs and brake alert lights turned on. vehicle was operational. owners manual indicated that brake service was needed. *tr

Abs light and brake light on due to faulty abs module. the issue of the abs brake light is critical in that the abs brake system does not function as designed by ford. the issue is caused by heat in the abs (anti-lock brake system) ecm (electronic control module) (2c219) module causing expansion of a large aluminum plate (heat sink) in the ecm which is attached to the ecm main circuit board at all points. the expansion occurs when the unit gets warm especially in the summer months and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. the code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. seen by us owners as a yellow abs brake light. *tr

Purchased vehicle in 2011 used, shortly after purchase the following issues began to occur, the last issue of the overdrive light blinking continuously occurred on 12-04-2012. vehicle sited above exhibits constant abs lighted yellow, brake light - constant red, odometer - mileage replaced with dashes, speedometer - not functioning, cruise control - not functioning, over drive on/off indicator - continuous blinking. *tr

Yellow abs dash light comes on randomly and also the red brake light on the dash comes on at the same time as the yellow abs light and is also random, some times they stay for days and go off for a short time but come on again later. *tr

I had my front tire replaced and the man that changed it told me that i need an alignment because of the way my tire wore out. about 3 weeks later, when i had the money, i took my car to get an alignment and the car shop called and said that both of my tire rods needed to be replaced before an alignment was completed. i've had the car for less than 2 years and although it is an older vehicle, the tire rods should have lasted longer than that (if properly checked). my steering shakes horribly from side to side at various speeds and often times my abs/trac off lights come on and won't got off. i am still able to use my brakes though. i am not sure why that light comes on. *tr

I was driving to work this morning at about 50 mph. i went over a bump on the road and my rear axle cracked in half. i had little to no warning. *tr

Though i've replace rear cylinders and brake pads (inside the rear drums) about one week ago (197,992), sometimes when i stop at an intersection or stop sign, with the parking brake off, the red "brake (!)" dash light comes on. when i resume movement, it goes off. i've been to my local ford dealer and neither time have they fixed it (28 sep & 4 oct 12). i even had the entire hand brake assembly replaced. on-line sources lean towards ecu/hcu failure. i change all fluids every 25-30k; the last time the brake fluid was flushed was at 190,000 on 22 may 12. the front brake pads were replaced then, too. i have detailed maintenance records-i'm the original owner. my abs light has not come on, yet. *tr

There are continued repeated intermittent failures of the abs control module thus rendering the entire braking system and traction control system as unreliable. the incidents happen quite frequently and often appear related to the ambient air temperature. i have had my mechanics replace multiple wheel bearings and clear over 30 codes related to the failure of this component. this is basically rendering my vehicle as a significant safety risk for me and my family. *tr

We parked the van at walmart and when we started it back up the abs and brake lights came on and stayed on until we shut down and restarted 2 times. it started doing it sporadically. we bought this van used, so we took it back to the dealership and they ran a diagnostic and said that nothing was showing up and just reset the system. the lights had stayed off until sunday, october 14th; they are now starting to come back on sporadically. *tr

Hello, the abs light and e-brake light now come on and stay on for extended periods of time. sometimes the lights will not come on, but then come on after i have been driving for a while. *tr

My abs light is on and will not go off and speedometer wouldn't work properly when the weather was really warm,and just september 21st 2012 my car was not able to switch out of park,and on oct.18th 2012 my brake light stop working all together. i have research this problem and there is a recall out on ford windstar 1998-2003 with the same problems. but when i called ford 10/22/12 they check my vin and stated that there was not a recall on my car only ford windstar van with parts made in virginia. i don't understand why my car cant be repair at ford expense when there is evidence that there i s a problem with the car. *tr

Abs warning light on, traction control and brake light also on i was told by the dealer the abs module has failed. *tr

Anti-lock brake light comes on intermittently, and while on, the anti-lock brakes do not work. often the light just comes on for just a short period, then goes back out. repair shop can't identify problem unless the light is on. i'm told this is a common problem with this make and model, probably the anti-lock brake sensor. typically, when starting the car, the anti-lock brake light is not on, and the brakes work correctly. the light will come on and the anti-lock feature of the brakes will not work suddenly as you're driving. bad situation in cleveland, ohio in the winter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v194000 (suspension:front:control arm) and was repaired. after the repairs, the contact noticed a clunking noise exhibited from the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that there was water dripping from the air conditioner line where the original corrosion occurred on the sub frame, which corroded the component that was added under the recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician then advised that the sub frame would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Abs brake lights and brake light turning on randomly and no issues with abs. *tr

Neighbor came by early and told me the brake lights were on. i went out to inspect but didn't see them on. got in the car an hour later and noticed smoke and horrible "electrical" smell. i checked the entire car, but found nothing, when i went to start it, the battery was dead. had my friend give me a jump, hooked up cables and sat in the windstar for a minute, i then heard crackling and immediately smelled smoke. under closer examination i found it was the center, upper brake light assembly completely melted, bulbs were contorted. had the assembly replaced with a ford part from dealer, three days later it happened again, so i removed bulbs before it completely melted. the center "third" brake light does not shut off, even when car is off, 12, strong volts to bulb socket, on or off! left and right brake lights work fine...for now. i have no doubt my car would have completely been destroyed, had it not been for the battery going dead. *tr

Attempted to change lanes, motorist from behind sped up, applied brakes, abs lights flashed on dash, car did not slow, pressed brakes harder and rear brakes locked up, causing me to side swipe guard rail. *tr abs lights and brake lights have remained on for over 2 years. have spend thousands of dollars attempting to repair this problem, to no avail. brakes are intermittent at best. abs and brake lights are still on.

Abs light stays on, now brake light comes on and goes off. *tr

While on vacation, we were driving slowly, looking at a lake on a gravel road, as we started up a small hill, the van revved up, and began slowing down. it rolled to a stop and did not move again. we had to be towed to the nearest town, we were informed we needed a new tranny. had to rent a car. found out the repair shop did not have all the equipment to flush the transmission cooling system, and had to have it towed again to a transmission shop. the tranny shop said we could get by with a torque converter, and repaired it. *tr

The abs light is on and the abs system is inoperable. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar started to display the brake, traction control and abs indicator lights, indicating that the abs system was malfunctioning. this causes the traction control not to work, and the abs to shut down. standard brakes still function. at first, the lights would stay off for a period of time when i restarted the car. i would start to drive, then i might hit a bump in the road and the lights would reappear. now, the 3 lights are on as soon as i start the car or within a few minutes of driving, with or without hitting a bump in the road. my mechanic stated that this is a common problem in ford windstars and that an abs module needs to be replaced at an approx. cost of $1500. *tr

The abs going off and on and the brake light is always on and i need to have this check out. *tr

I have a bad vibration when im goin on the highway and when i hit bumps it makes a clunking sound and when i turn and makes a noise. *tr

Abs brake light and regular brake light comes on and stays on. *tr

About 2 years ago i have noticed that the abs and brake light would come on sometimes now after driving a few miles they come on constantly now. i spoke to a ford service advisor and was told it would cost me over $600.00 to repair and that there was a recall only for certain states. this does not seem fair to other ford owners to have to pay for something that ford has a default on and seems to be a problem with in a lot of these vehicles. i can not afford this repair and i'm sure most people can not afford. please look into this. *tr *js

Abs brake lights on, after research, its a common problem with faulty abs modules. subframe is rotting out with the mounting points of the subframe peeling away. o/d light coming on intermittently, after research, common problem points back to a bad vehicle speed sensor. mileage does not seem to be a factor. faulty hard lines for rear heating. multiple cracks in lines cause radiator fluid loss. very very common problem, looked at 10-15 windstars in pull-a-parts lot, all with faulty hard lines. *tr

False abs activation; seemed to have no brakes for a bit. ford dealership replaced wheel sensor. also, abs and brake light on at times. comes on for awhile, then off for days. then comes back on. may be issue with abs unit, hydraulic control unit.

The abs and red brake and trac lights come on at the same time,stay on until i turn the car off. it will go for weeks than it comes on again,same thing. its been almost going on for almost two years. *tr

Abs light came on while driving on highway 7/24/2012. had abs reset a week later. then on 9/13/2012 while driving 30mph abs and brake lights lite up. stopped and checked brake fluid, all full. restart engine and lights went out. *tr

The antilock brake system light as well as the traction control lights keep coming on. garage can't tell the exact cause. the booster arm busted, keeping the brakes engaged as driven. the booster arm was replaced and the lights are still on. i reset it, and they reappear after a short time. i now smell the brakes when applied. i've had engine replaced at 101,000 miles, two transmissions, multiple brake jobs, rear axle repaired, front axle repaired, front tie rods repaired. the alignment on my vehicle could only be partially completed.... toe, and another alignment done, but the complete alignment would need a hole drilled in the frame and a bolt moved over - bad design by ford. i've also had to have the oxygen sensor replaced at my own expense. the vehicle is a ticking time bomb, piece of crap. *tr

Brake and abs lights turn on at same time without an apparent cause, this happens after driving van 5 or less minutes at a low speed. once the engine is turned off and restarted again, both lights remain off, and again, after driving the van for a short distance brake and abs lights come on again. *tr

The warning light for brakes and abs kept coming on and there was not an actual problem with the brakes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was traveling 65 mph when the brakes were depressed and steering failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side front axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.

Airbag light flashes 7 times then stays lit. never turns off now. would cost about 300 to 1,000 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!! i don't have that kind of money. ford needs to fix these problems. im driving my kids around with my airbag light on and my abs and brake light on all because of a computer issue. don't feel this is my responsibility to repair. *tr

When driving my abs and brake light show on the dashboard. this has happen in the past . they turned off for awhile about a year then came back on. they are not on all the time but have been on pretty consistent, my mechanic tried to fix the problem but alas still on. *tr

Abs and brake light stay on. *tr

The abs, brake, and traction control lights all came on. turn on and off intermittently, but stay on longer each time. mechanic says it may be the abs control module and hcu. *tr

While driving the abs and the brake light will come on and stay on. *tr

For the past several years my van has has intermittent problems with the brake lights on dash appearing while driving the car at various speeds. once i stop the car and turn it off the lights will usually disappear but sometimes will come back within minutes of restarting car. this tends to happen during warmer times of year versus winter. also i have noticed a problem with brakes even right after getting them replaced. the mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes?? around the same time this started to happen my cruise control stopped working. i had recieved a notice from ford about cruise control recall but when i called the local dealer and told them that my cruise control was not working and i was wondering if it had something to do with recall they said no, that was not the problem. *tr

The abs and brake warning lights come on intermittenly. problem appears to occur more often in warmer weather. does not come on when engine started but after driving both warning lights come on. this has been a problem for a few years. *tr

Approximately a week ago, the #10, 15 amp fuse was blown. replaced it with an approved fuse and blew right after i started van up. i had noticed some liquid on garage floor about 2 days before the fuse blew, the "brake" light on dashboard was lit up. i checked the brake fluid level and it was very low. when i added fluid, i noticed there appeared to be a leak of fluid on the front, underside of the master brake cylinder. i had a friend who is a mechanic look at it and he told me the master cylinder could be bad, but looked like the pressure switch was where the leak was originating. upon further inspection, he noticed there was a wire harness that was soaked in brake fluid and beneath another one was wet. he attempted to clean both of them and replaced fuses, but after using the brakes the first time(going out of the driveway) i heard a "pop" and the fuse was blown again. this particular fuse controls the odometer, speedometer, the abs light on dashboard. the amount of fluid going onto the engine is a good probability of a fire starting when the leaking brake fluid is on the hot engine. this seems to be an increasing problem and needs to be recalled. *tr

The abs light and brake light comes on. i hook up the computer and the code read c1185. i read online that this seems to be a problem. if there is that many problems there should be a recall. *tr

The abs yellow warning light and red brake lights come on at random driving times. once lights appear, the abs system no longer works. we have replaced the brake module two times and problem returns within days of replacement. *tr

I keep having intermittent problems with dashboard warning lights: yellow abs light, yellow trac off light, and red brake light. please note: on approx july 17, 2012 i took my windstar to have this problem checked and have ford recall 09s09 service done. the quick-service manager refused to check the abs control module connecter even after telling them three times that it is required as part of the recall. i was told by a service advisor trainee, to bring vehicle back if problem persists and take to regular service dept. i took the vehicle back to same ford dealership for resolution of this problem and was told there is a $92.00 diagnostic fee. i agreed to fee to see if the repair they recommend is same as repair which should have been covered under recall, and left van there on august 14, 2012. *tr

Traction control light comes on, abs light comes on, brake light comes on.

Abs/brake module failure. *tr

Brake light and abs light stays on in the vehicle at all times at the present time. at one time the light would come on and off (was worse when it was humid out). have replaced numerous brake parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he felt something break near the rear of the vehicle. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle was broken. the contact notified the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v193000 (power train:axle assembly). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 178,000.

Abs light on. *tr

At times when is col,d the abs and brake light is off while driving, when it gets hot the abs and brake light turns on and the abs fails to work. code c1185 abs power relay output circuit failure. i got to a stop sign and the road was wet and the van skidded , the abs did not work. no one was hurt and i have seen all the complaints that ford owners are having. i don't know if my 2002 ford windstar had all the other recalls done, like the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) and the rear frame welds that are breaking up on the chassis of many ford owners. i would like to verify what has been done to my ford windstar that i bought two months ago. i just had the inner and outer tie rod ends done along with the sway bar links at the front suspension.

Abs brake warning light comes on when outside temp is 85 degrees +. anti-lock brake system is disabled due to faulty circuit board overheating. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs and brake warning lamps illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 122,000.

While driving my 2002 ford windstar on july 6, 2012, my abs light and brake light came on simultaneously and stayed on for approximately 20 minutes until i arrived home. the next day, july 7, 2012, when i started my car in the morning to run errands the lights were not on. later on that day, i started my car and began driving and after about five minutes of driving once again the abs light and brake light came on and stayed on until i shut the car off. this has continued to happen as of the date i am typing up this complaint to you. it goes on and off whenever it feels like it and is very random, just like so many other problems with our 2002 ford windstar. our electrical system in our ford windstar also works whenever it feels like it as far as locking the doors, opening the doors, etc. it is difficult to ascertain what is causing the abs light and brake light to keep coming on so randomly as there are days it does not come on at all and i feel this is something the ford company should be responsible for looking into. i would respectfully like my name added to others who have reported this problem and are demanding a recall. as i understand it, this could become a very serious problem and even involve a fire. i would appreciate your serious consideration when looking into this recall. thank you for your serious consideration. *tr

Brake and abs dash light illuminate. once the vehicle is shut off then restarted the lights do not come one for a little while, but they do come back on. the codes that come up are directed to faulty abs module. we were told there is a possible fire risk involved due to manufacturer's defects. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

About 2 plus years ago, my van started having an electrical malfunction. shortly after starting the vehicle and sometimes in the middle of driving, the computer would beep and flash the message "check traction control". along with this, the abs and e-brake lights would come on, and also the "trac off" light. i could clear the message from the computer by hitting reset, but the warning lights would stay on until i shut the vehicle off. it happens almost daily now, especially when it's humid and hot outside. about 3 weeks ago, the speedometer and tachometer started to "stick" or not move. sometimes, they go up to 30-40mph, then stop working. other times, they just don't move at all. the problem also affects the accuracy of the odometer and gas gauge. the vehicle can be traveling at 70mph, but be reading 40mph, and then the odometer is marking miles traveled according to 40mph. so, now my odometer needs to be reset as well. i never know when this is going to happen, and being a mother of two children and pregnant with #3, i need my vehicle to be safe and reliable. i found a website that has recall information, and i'm not the only one experiencing this issue with their windstar. i was already part of the rear axle and subframe recall, and that was scary enough to know my vehicle could have fallen apart while i was driving it. there is a possibility of electrical fire with this, as one of the probable and likely causes of this is the wires are "self-grounding" on some metal part in the engine or behind the dash. if any fluids leaked on these exposed and self-grounding wires, one spark could set it off. please make sure this problem is addressed in a timely manner, as there are several of these vehicles on our nation's roads. *tr

Right after i had the recall for 3 different recall the front end, brakes, rear axle completed my abs light, brake light & track off lights all light up on my dash all at the same time & stay on. i have a photo of this. after i turn van off for awhile (it needs to cool down) they go off. i called ford several times about this and they said it had nothing to do with their brake recall or front end recalls if i wanted to pay them to check it out i can bring it in. amazing that i never had any problems with my van until ford started fixing the recalled items. *tr

Abs light came on intermittently at first. around 100,000 miles. then it came on solid... with regular brake light on as well. ford dealer said it was the abs control module. *tr

These trouble lights light up all the time turn vehicle off and restart lights go away til the next time. i don't know what the problem is. they come on constantly now is this dangerous? *tr

Noticed at this time and several other times that the abs light would come on and i would loose this system and brakes would lock and also have no brakes intermittently. worse in hot weather than in cold. *tr

Abs and brake lights come on simultaneously at random on almost every trip. once on, they stay on until car is shut off. this seems to be related to a loose connection somewhere in the system because they usually come on when i hit a bump. this never happens when i am stepping on the brake pedal. *tr

Abs light and brake lights comes on after driving a few miles. does this periodically each time it is driven. was told by ford dealership & independent repair shop that it was a faulty abs brake module & that the regular brakes were fine but abs was not working causing warning lights to illuminate. *tr

Our abs light came on for the 3rd time in two weeks. light goes off when car is turned off and back on. took it to a repair shop and the code they gave was c1185. they said that there is nothing they can do to fix it long term. they also said that abs will not be engaged when light is on creating a potential dangerous situation. we were told that this is something they have seen in other windstars the same age. *tr

To whom it may concern, i am seriously concerned about this vehicle and the way i am treated by ford motors. the car suddenly while driving on highway came to a complete stop and almost flipped. thank god that injuries were not that serious but the car is now total loss. after taking the car to private mechanics, it was determined that subframe broke and the axles, control arms all broke. it was then discovered that this was part of a recall. car was towed to ford motors dealership. a request has been made to provide me with safety report on the vehicle. ford and its dealership forced me out of their dealership and kicked me out. the car is their for months and i have been sending ford online messages via email and phone but they are not willing to buy the car or give me its value nor fix the car. i have been without a car for more than 4 months now and ford is not doing the least to even trade the car for another one. i am seriously disappointed. *tr

Both abs and brake warning light come on randomly and stay on till car is shut off and started again then after a couple of mins or a bump lights come on again. *tr

My van abs light and brake light comes on and goes off all the time. it has been staying on more often. it doesn't matter what speed, temp, time, or if brakes are applied. is my van safe and why hasn't ford done anything about this problem. i have read hundreds of complaints on different site. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the brakes began to fail when attempting to brake. the vehicle had a sudden increase of speed before decelerating and stopping. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) on november 27, 2009 and provided no additional assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the current mileage and failure mileage was 108,000.

During fueling the vehicle the fuel spills out of the filler neck and sprays all over the car and ground. the trouble seems to be in a tank vent hose problem. this seems like it creates a fire and health/safety problem. *tr

As the outside temperature rises, the brake and abs brake warning light came on and my brake effectiveness reduced and took much longer braking distance to stop the minivan. this is a safety issue that may lead to crash or accidents. *tr

At drive-through, radio suddenly quit, and the abs and brake lights came on. right turn signal came on, vehicle began to pulsate and surge. pulled over and shut van off, would not restart, lights and hazards began flashing and would not turn off. retried ignition, lights and hazards went off, van completely died. informed to replace battery, had battery tested, it was fine. replaced battery, followed instructions to reset computer after battery replacement. had to drive van 10 miles to complete, during which abs and brake light came on, headlights quit (after dark) then began flashing. turn signal came on to signal right turn on its own. just before returning home, headlights quit entirely, and airbag light came on. parked van, let it idle, and the tachometer surged from 500rpms to 3000rpms. seems to fit descriptions others are saying about abs and speed control module underneath master cylinder getting soaked with brake fluid. *tr

While driving, dash abs light and dash brake light come on. occurs more often in warmer weather, but does occur on occasion in winter (cincinnati, ohio climate). do i have abs brakes or not when light chooses to come on while driving? *tr

First, the power steering wasn't working and parts of it had to be repaired and replaced. but the worrying thing is that the abs yellow light and the red brake icon on the dashboard often come on and remain on while we're driving. that is worrying, as we don't know if it means the brakes are faulty or not. a firestone mechanic said it was because of rust build-up, but i don't like that the yellow abs and the red brake icons come on, because who knows if that means the brakes won't work or not. from my online research, this seems to be a common problem with ford windstars, and needs to be addressed! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brake, abs, and traction control lights all illuminated. the only way the lights stopped illuminating was if he had the under carriage washed. eventually, the lights all illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for a diagnosis, however the failures continued. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

I was driving on the road and it had been raining earlier when i tapped my brakes to go around the curve i started sliding into the oncoming traffic and almost hit a van . i tried to steer back into my lane but it wouldn't let me .if the van hadn't been able to get out of my way i would have hit them. i wasn't able to get traction until i was off the pavement on the side if the road. *tr

I was driving on a street and the car in front of me came to a sudden stop. i immediately had to brake and then the abs light and main brake light came on and stayed on. i took the vehicle to a dealer and they told me that the abs module was bad and i asked them if the knew why and they told me that they did not know. i then asked if the vehicle was safe to drive and they said yes but i would not have abs brakes. *tr

The abs and brake warning lights go on randomly for no reason, also cruise control will stop working. *tr

Abs and break light comes on randomly while driving. seems to be more of a problem in the summer. *js

My girlfriend was driving the car and with no warning the rear axle just snapped in half. ford says it was fixed by the previous owner and that the recall had expired and now i will have to pay out of pocket. well if it was reinforced and still snapped i believe the work was not done properly and ford should be responsible. she could have been seriously injured. *tr

Brake light and abs constantly come on in hot weather. brakes checked by service dept and no problems found. has been occurring last four summers. *js

The brake light and emergency brake light came on all of a sudden and the braking performance degraded and the braking distance requirement is long. this could be a safety issue. as i understand, the issue is the defective sensor with the soldier distance expanded due to the heat. *tr

As i put the heat, defroster, or air conditioning on, it jerks alot and when i stop at a red light or stop sign it stalls. i have to put my 4 ways on, shut the van off, and restart it without the heat or air on. i feel this is a very drastic safety issue due to the fact if i'm driving on a highway and i stop at a red light and it stalls, if there is traffic behind me coming rapidly i can be rear ended and cause an accident. this has happened to me in the november incident. luckily the light was still red. *js

Abs light comes one when the air temp is 90 degree plus and stay on until the engine is turned off. it will say off for maybe a few minutes to a couple hours. in the past 24 hours, the abs light came on twice in three trips. last year, when it was hot, it did about the same. as i understand it, when the light comes on, my brake's anti-lock is nonoperational while the light is on and scares me until i can safely pull to the side of the road to turn off the engine. *js

While driving at any speed the abs & brake light warnings light up. had all recalls done and mechanic said it would cost around $600.00 to repair. *js

I was driving at highway speed (65mph) in heavy traffic when the abs (yellow) and brake (red) lights suddenly came on. i continued driving since there was no place to stop. when i had to suddenly stop, stopping distance was reduced by lock up of the brakes. a few minutes later, i was able to stop the vehicle, turn off the ignition, restart the vehicle and both lights turned off. the lights came on later in the trip. this on and off abs and brake light scenario was repeated four times that day, luckily no more sudden hard braking stops were necessary. it was very hot that day with temperatures near 90 degrees. i took my vehicle to my local repair facility three days later and described the situation above. the vehicle was test driven by the shop throughout one day. the shop could not get the abs and brake lights to come on during driving as i had described. braking action was normal for the vehicle. on my service invoice, the shop reported a stored computer code c1185 - abs power circuit malfunction, but no problem found. the shop asked that i monitor the situation and bring the vehicle back in when the abs light consistently is "on" so that the problem can be diagnosed correctly. reluctantly i am going to follow the shop's advice. *tr

Purchased this vehicle in january 2012 and have had nothing but problems with it. according to ford all recalls have been done on this vehicle but here is a list of the issues with the van: abs light comes on, check engine light comes on, van has no cruise control at all, and last friday i could not put the van in gear. after the ford dealership "repaired" the solenoid for the van now all of a sudden there is currently no rear brake lights. this van is less than safe to be on the road and have seen that some of the recalls would have solved the speed control issue but the ford factory will not answer any of my questions. take a look online and you will see thousands of people with the same issues we are having and it was brought to the attention of ford that we are having the same issues as thousands of other people so this is beyond a problematic vehicle.the vehicle is currently sitting at the local ford dealer while they try and figure out what is wrong with the light system. this vehicle has been in the shop twice since we have owned it and this is costing us hundreds (so far) to fix issues that everyone with this vehicle is having. the latest issues have led to us being without a vehicle for almost a week and we have a disabled child in the home and this is unacceptable. *tr

Abs and brake failure light came on. brakes still work, but the abs system is sometime shut off. lights reset after a few weeks, but then come on again at random times not related to braking. abs code are numerous and all hit at the same time as the c1185 code. the other codes are for the input and output valve failure on each wheel. this has been happening for over two years now and i see that many owners of this vehicle have the same problem that points to the control module and possibly bad circuit board solder joints. vehicle has been in for rear axle corrosion recall. *tr

Transmission started making crunching noises and still does, cant drive it because it is getting worse. *tr

We had our ford windstar brakes done all the way around and my abs and emergency brake light and traction light come on and off. the cruise control works sometimes. ford dealer in my town wont check it out without a diagnostic fee even thou a recall is said to be issued for the same complaints. *tr

Right rear wheel well body panel rotted a hole that extends into the sliding door roller area and interior to the seals of the vehicle. while this has not caused an accident, i am concerned about the integrity of the sliding door and protrusion into the passenger cabin. *tr

Inside lights comes on and flashes at times while driving, abs and brakes light comes on and stays on while driving. *js

The abs/brake/traction control lights began to come on every time car was driven and stay on the entire time. brakes began to squeal and then they failed completely. brakes locked when applied - had to release and apply again to get the vehicle to stop. when brakes were applied the car would keep moving. we took the car to a mechanic and was told it was the abs system. he replaced the abs module - - within one week the brakes failed again. we took the car to the ford dealership this time and was told the abs module needed to be replaced again. we told them this had just been done and we thought it could be the master cylinder but they said no it was the abs module. paid again to replace this and within one day of getting the car back the brakes failed again. we took it back and were told it was the master cylinder. we paid again to have this fixed and just got the car back yesterday - - the brakes failed again today. from research online it appears that this is a huge problem and ford should know this and be doing something about it. we have almost wrecked several times but the dealership keeps telling us that they cannot find anything else wrong even though the brakes continue to fail. *tr

The front driver side spring broke in two pieces. due to the weight of the vehicle the stabilizer bar ended up getting bent. also, because of the sharp edge where the spring broke it cut the front brake line. i'm grateful that it occurred overnight to where my family and i weren't driving it. *tr

Brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems my dash lights are on and off all the time went to 3 mechanic they all checked my brakes, abs and could not find a problem it goes on whenever it wants stays on for weeks then comes back on while driving this has been doing for over a year. i even put stickers over the lights that i can see while driving. i still think there is a electrical wiring problem it is very annoying. i can not afford to get another vehicle . i see there are a lot of complaint about same problem my niece has one does the same thing and my brother in law in west virginia his is doing it too so i really thing ford needs to check into this before someone's van catches fire or hurt some one. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also stated that fluid from the speed control deactivation switch leaked onto the air bag module, causing the air bag to fail. the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (component: vehicle speed control), but the air bags were not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 220,000.

I have been having problems with the abs light and emergency brake light being on intermittently. sometimes they are both on when i turn the car on. at times they stay on and there are times when it goes off. there are also instances where only the brake light is on and stays on even though the emergency brakes are disengaged. my husband recently changed some sensors and said he notices some break fluid leakage. i am scared to drive my car and fear for my safety and that of my family. i do not want to have a car fire. please look into this situation as soon as possible. after reviewing your database, i see that i am not the only person having this issue. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. abs/ brake light remain on. speedometer not working properly (inaccurate reading). *js

The vehicle was checked by ford dealer in alamogordo, nm 88310 due to a recall for "rear axle cracks, subframe corrosion" and "brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems" on aug/16/2011. they sad there is no problem / or they fixed it. after that date, the brake/abs brake illuminated a couple of times, but went of after the engine was turned off/on again. also the cruisecontrol stopped working since and isn't currently not working. i found that the "brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) is leaking!!!. it is completely wet and the fluid is dropping down slowly. pictures are available, taken today 04/04/2012. *tr

The van was parked in a parking lot, i was in the vehicle at the time. a noisy metal braking sound & movement of the van, made me think i was hit by another car, but no one was around. the front left coil spring broke, in more than 1 place. i had 15 minutes before been on a busy highway in a lot of traffic, i am just glad nothing happened then. on the 1998 ford windstar, i know there was a recall for the same problem. the 2002 ford windstar has had 2 other recalls, in regards to corrosion problems, on back axle & front frame. *tr

Every since i purchased my '02 windstar, i have had problems with the abs and brakes. i've had the brakes fixed numerous times and both lights still comes on while i'm driving. i had a brake fluid leak from the rear. my dvd and stereo both short- circuited on a month or two after they were installed. sometimes if i come to a light to stop for a while, when the light turns green, i'll try to give it some gas but it becomes real hesitant and takes a while to pick up speed. the drivers behind me would start to get frustrated with me holding up traffic. also, when i cut the ac on it takes power away from my vehicle and it threatens to cut off, so i don't turn it on. i also have to replace two oxygen sensors on it. i believe that my abs module is bad as well. i feel that i am putting more money into it than it's worth. please help me. *tr

My abs and brake light come on and off. when it comes on if i pull over and restart the car it goes away. after seeing several complaints with the same issues i am worried about our safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while examining the vehicle, the contact noticed rust along the filler pipe on the driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact was not informed what was causing the failure and the vehicle was not serviced. in addition, while traveling 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle would begin to sway left to right. moments later, the rear of the vehicle had also begun to sway from left to right. the contact examined the vehicle and discovered that the front torsion bars were hanging off of the vehicle and the rear axle was partially separate. the vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer nor repaired. the current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 65,000.

While driving approximately 30 mph the drivers side front coil spring broke in two and caused the tire to blow out. *tr

Brake lights come on randomly and stay on for some time until the brake pedal has been cycled through 5 or 6 times then lights go off for a while then comes back on again. smell of burning plastic or wires permeates the vehicle when the lights have been on for any length of time. *tr

Abs light, trac active light, alternator, check traction control light. *tr

Abs light is continually on even though the brakes have been repaired multiple times, brake light is continually on even though they have been repaired multiple times, braking time has increased as if they breaks do not always immediately work, brakes turn on squeel without warning, burning smell. i am about to take the van in again. i think the brake fluid is now leaking and damaging the engine. *tr

Losing brake fluid unable to detect where is leaking. no leakage on the ground. had brakes changed twice in 12 months. braking distance increases sporadically. abs and brake light comes on intermittently - more quickly during the summer months than winter months. *tr

Brought my van in because the brake lights on the dash would come on intermittently while driving. also the rear brake lights would come on while driving and when vehicle was parked and non-operational. a burning smell could be noticed once the brake lights were stuck on. had the shoes, drums and wheel cylinders replaced/repaired. brought vehicle back the next day because the same problem with rear lights staying on and the burning smell. shop replaced the brake switch, claiming the brake pedal must be sticking. this still did not stop the problem. many mornings i go to start my vehicle and find the brake lights are on or the vehicle will not start because the lights have been on overnight. took my van to another auto shop and they could not find what the problem was. they too suggested a brake switch. currently i am still dealing with the rear brake lights coming on and staying on while driving or coming on while parked in my garage. i also have the brake lights coming on intermittently on the dash while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and was repaired. after the repair, the contact heard a banging noise in the front end of the vehicle while driving approximately 35 mph. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the control arm was detached from the sub frame and that the sub frame was corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the repair was not covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

I was driving my 2002 ford windstar at approximately 60mph when it began to shake violently. suddenly the rear axle snapped. i almost went into a spin but fortunately i was able to keep control of the vehicle and not hit or kill anyone. god was watching. the axle snapped to the left of center just like countless other windstars that i have read about.

I was on high way, 35 mph and my car unexpected loss of motive power. so i was unable to go to the emergency line, my mechanic put a new torque converter and fix the problem, the was in january 13 2012, cold weather. *tr

I was on high way, 45 mph and my car unexpected loss of motive power. so i was unable to go to the emergency line, my mechanic put a new torque converter and fix the problem, the was in november 2010, cold weather. *tr

The abs light and the brake warning lights come on sometimes and stay on a long time. when the abs light is on the abs brakes do not work; it reverts back to regular brakes. i am trying to sell the car but prospects do not buy because the light comes on un-expectedly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the key could not be turned in the ignition. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the cylinder in the ignition may have fractured and could need replacing. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light would illuminate sporadically. the fuse wiring harness was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), but the manufacturer and dealer refused to inspect or repair the abs control module, which was also referenced in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the rear axle cracked while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 180,000.

The incident occurred just after 9:00 pm on sunday evening (12/4/11) when i was backing this car to a road in the parking lot of princeton alliance church, plainsboro, new jersey. i turned on the engineer and put the shift gear on reverse and immediately heard big noises of grinding/snapping sounds. i could not control the car and felt that i hit a car behind me. i turned off the engine and realized that i did not hit the car behind me. a gentlemen in the same parking lot came to me and said from his experience this was a transmission failure. he and our family members pushed the car back to the parking position and relieved the traffic after a holiday concert. i am scared to think if this incident happened on a highway. i also felt lucky that this happened in a parking lot. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving approximately 50-55 mph when a loud noise was heard from the vehicle. the contact stated that it sounded as if something had fallen from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the spark plugs were inverted in the engine and the head gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered a 5 percent discount to the contact if the vehicle were to be repaired at an authorized dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

2002 ford wndstar. courtesy copy of a letter from the office of the connecticut attorney general to ford motor corporation re a consumer complaint. *kb the consumer took the vehicle for an oil an change and repairs due to recalls. the consumer was informed that the right coil spring was broken and it would cost $688 to repair. the consumer stated she did some research online and discovered a recall had been issued for broken coil springs for prior year ford windstar's. *jb

The abs and brake lights come on intermittently while driving. they stay on until the engine is shut off. *tr

Leaking brake fluid with brake and abs light on. causes loss of brake fluid and is a fire hazard. *tr

The speed control would not shut off with (off button) located on steering wheel, only with brake pedal. the brakes seemed not to stop the vehicle as quickly as other times., and on came the lights (abs & brake light) now the lights (brake and abs come on everytime i drive the vehicle shortly after starting down the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated as the vehicle was started all of the warning lights began to illuminate, including the abs switch light. the engine also began to function rough and brake fluid was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to repair the electric switch on the bottom of the reservoir at the owners expense. the failure is the same as recall 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the failure mileage was 190,000.

My windstar went to a ford dealership a few months ago for the subframe recall and rear axle recall. it was said to be in great condition and fitted with the repair kits. subsequently, my husband went under the car for unrelated reasons and saw the subframe bracket was not holding anything because the passengers side subframe was rusted away. when he took it to the local dealership the mechanic stated that it should be left with him because it was not safe to drive. my husband requested they remove the back axel bracket which they did only to reveal a crack in the axel. we were told by several employees that it should be replaced. however the dealership contacted ford di dept who rejected the claim based on the fact that it was poor workmanship of the dealership and the dealership blames ford. needless to say they gave me back my car with a rusted subframe and cracked axel stating that it was in fact repaired to fords standard. my husband has pictures of both the subframe w kit and axel. it is difficult to understand how ford can deem it safe to drive? in addition to the original recall, i believe ford is covering up the defect and attempting to get away with putting recall "kits" on cars that may be unsafe. i would like to be sure my car is infact safe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving 5 mph there was a loud rubbing noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. after inspecting the tire he noticed the coil spring was rubbing and wearing down the tires. the tire was not punctured and he was able to drive the vehicle home without an incident. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed; yet, they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 70302.

The brake light and abs light come on intermittently. it occurs most often in the summer in warm weather and when i go over bumps in the road. in cooler weather if i go over a bump in the road the brake and abs come on, just by pulling off the road and shutting the engine off and restarting the car the brake and abs lights may stay off. it has gotten worse over time. originally it was every couple of months. now it seems to come on at least a couple times a week. *tr

Brake light (red) speedometer and odometer stop working cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning abs brake light (yellow) ford trouble code c1185 problem codes p0171, p0174, p0401 171,174,401, egr or system too lean issue. *kb

Vehicle was parked and someone noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood. an electrical fire had started from windshield wiper motor assembly and burnt through motor terminal guide. both parts had to be replaced. if this problem was not caught early extensive fire damage would have occurred. *kb

Front right coil spring broken and left side show fatigue in same area. vehicle had other recalls due to high-corrosion areas. *tr

Speedometer not working accurately (occasionally speedometer will work than stops, which indicates defective part). ford says speedometer and gear needs to be replaced now. prior to that they said computer needed to be reprogrammed because of tire size.. cruise control did not work but was fixed by ford via recall notice due to leaking speed control deactivation switch (scds). as i understand the dealer would also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. abs and brake light are on all of the time which is a result abs control module failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure continued whenever the vehicle was refueled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Abs, and service brake, come on simultaneously. i am afraid that stopping distance shall be increased, thusly causing personal & property damage liability. fear of braking distance suddenly increased, when driving, on a personal daily basis. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Driving down highway,had to swerve for animal,van started to sway back n forth,heard metal scraping ground,got out looked to see rear sway bar hanging down. the bar had rotted out of frame...is this one of the components covered in the multiple recalls of the suspension and all the problems related to them...thanks *tr

The dash display yellow abs and red brake lights come on randomly. my mechanic tells me that when the abs light comes on, the abs system is nonfunctional, meaning the van would not have abs capability in an emergency during these random events that last for both short and long durations. the mechanic tells me that the fix for the problem requires replacement of the abs ecm, which is hard to get at and would cost close to $1000. my search of the problem on the internet shows that many other owners of this make, model and year have the same problem and that this problem is widespread, which likely means it is a defect in the engineering of these vehicles and that many lives are at stake since the abs could go out at any given moment, even during emergency braking which would cause loss of control of the vehicles. ford should fix this problem since it is a widespread defect. *tr

Red brake light came on along with traction control and abs light stopping distance was further than normal and van skidded on wet road. need to adjust stopping distance as it was alot further to come to a stop. light is an intermitant issue along with stopping distance. *tt

The windstar is my only means of transportation and when driving it the speedometer will freak out and ended up breaking the needle on the tacometer and this leads to the theft light popping up when i am driving down the road. this acted up when i was going over and intersection and ended up stalling the vehicle right in the middle and while a car was coming from one way luckly i got the vehicle started and time and got out of there but after taking it to the dealership they couldnt even figure out what could be wrong i dont feel like loosing my life. *tr

The abs warning light and brake warning light on. resets after car cools down then lights will illuminate after driving and temperature increases. when lights are illuminated braking distance suddenly increases and brake pedal feels soft. had the brake system serviced and flushed with new brake fluid and it did not solve the issue of the abs and brake warning lights coming on, or the increased braking distance. all the brake pads have been checked and are in serviceable condition. front calipers and rear brake drum clynders have been checked and all are working correctly. wheel speed senors have been cleaned and checked with a meter and all four are working correctly. the recalls for the brake pressure differential deactivation switch was done in 2010 and there is no evidence of fluid leaking at this time. suspect problem with abs electronic control module. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the harness connected to the anti-lock brake computer melted and caught on fire. the abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the abs lamp, torque converter lamp and the brake warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 65,000. updated 10/06/11 *bf updated 10/5/11 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the brake light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact added brake fluid and after restarting the vehicle all of the warning lights on the instrument panel began to illuminate. a certified mechanic from an authorized dealer examined the vehicle and informed that contact that fluid was leaking from the vehicle speed sensor and spilling onto the wiring harness. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer refused to repair the failure associated with the wiring harness and gauges on the instrument panel, which were caused by the speed sensor leak. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 137,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased; abs module intermittently fails due to defective ecm module. this is a routine safety issue with windstar vans that has not been addressed by ford. *tr

1st incident happened while driving at highway speeds. abs and brake light illuminated until car was turned off. lights now come on randomly. i took my vehicle to a ford dealership on aug. 31 2002 for recall on front and rear axles. they installed shackles on suspension and said that everything was fine. after i came home with vehicle, i noticed a clunking sound coming from the r/f wheel area and my overdrive off dash light starts flashing randomly until car is turned off. concerning the abs issue, i took my vehicle to an independent garage and they told me i needed to replace the abs control module, then he told me that they did the exact same repair on another 02' windstar earlier that week and the repair would cost $700-$800 dollars. coincidence???? *tr

While driving down my hill, my brake light came on. now my abs light comes on with my brake light. brake fluid is present, brakes are almost a year old. for over a year now, my van after it being turned on and off (errands, shopping etc), it does not want to start. once it does start, as i turn the wheel while in park, it stalls. now that my brake and abs lights come on, as i turn the wheel it wants to stall while driving. when i am turning my vehicle off, i turn the key down very slow and all the way down, that seemed to only help it restart a few times. i had my vehicle at the ford dealer for the recall in 2010 dealing with the cruise control issues. my od light has been off for over a year now as well. while driving my vehicle, when i am stopped, i notice a white colored smoke coming out from under the hood, and no one can find where it is coming from, especially happens when it is damp or raining out, and engine temp is normal.(i can not take my van to an auto car wash due to the fact it starts shaking, smoking and won't run or stay started when the under carriage is being sprayed) fuel pump, starter and ignition coil are fine. has new plugs and wires. *tr

While driving at normal speeds the abs, brake and trac lights come on and stay on. the van was stopped and when restarted, the lights were off. this has repeated almost every day and continues until today. there are no codes and there seams to be no effect on the van (except maybe the anti lock brakes not working). *tr

We were driving down the highway at 75 mph i smelled smoke coming from the engine compartment. told the wife and kids i was pulling over and to get ready to bail out of van as soon as i stopped and to stay clear of it. when everyone was out and safe i opened the hood and saw a fire under the master brake cylinder. got water bottles from inside van and a rag and put the fire out. there was brake fluid on the switch below the brake master cylinder on the wires to a switch underneath. later i cleaned the mess cut the wires that had caught fire the ones that went to the switch under the master brake cylinder and wrapped them so they wouldn't ground out.continued on home for another 1 1/2 hrs. when i got home i took the switch that had burned under the master brake cylinder off and put a bolt in it's place.i thru out the switch. i haven't replaced the switch i also lost my cruise control since the fire. i didn't think anything about it until today when i was looking up some info for my van and read that this is a problem .

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated the steering column made noise whenever the contact was making a left or right turn. the contact stated the fluid level was correct, but the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. the contact stated lights on the dashboard and the radio began to flash on and off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer again and was told that the alternator needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 68,785.

Abs and brake lights coming on for no apparent reason. had recall service on cruise control and the warning lights for the abs and brake lights have been coming on intermittently since that service was done. talked with the local ford service department and they are aware of this problem. said that the previous recall on the cruise control didn't have anything to do with my warning lights for abs and brakes (but they have had more issues with this problem than the cruise control recall). if i remember the correctly, the cruise control recall - it had something to do with brake fluid contact and potential for fire, my cruise was shorted out and not working - must have been from brake fluid. i am thinking that this flaw has something to do with electrical components connected from the brake and abs system to the warning lights being shorted out in a similar way; it is just a guess, i am sure that the real mechanics know what is going on.... this is a safety issue and ford needs to recall this design flaw; the warning device is not working as designed. i am sure that the $1,600 to fix the problem is an issue for ford. sometimes the lights turn on when i start the vehicle, sometimes i may be driving and they will turn on, at times the warning lights do not come on at all. the brakes are not effected from what i can tell and my fluid levels are normal. i hope that my brakes don't really experience a problem.

Ford performed safety recall 09s09 in 2009 but only installed safety wiring harness 2002. requested ford to replace both speed control deactivation switch and abs module due to the known failures included in the investigation, but ford refused after a year the abs and brake warning lights started to come on intermittently, now the warning lights come on everytime the car is driven after several miles. based on research (http://www.2carpros.com/questions/ford-windstar-2003-ford-windstar-abs-c1185-trouble-code), i can see that this is very common problem with this vehicle and the problem and it causes braking safety issues in addition to fire problem. the replacement of the speed control deactivation switch and abs control module replacement should be required as part of 09s09 recall. the installation of the wiring harness only minimizes the occurrence of possible fire, but does not address the main cause of the problems of the defective deactivation switch and abs module. *tr *kb

I have 2002 ford windstar and my rear lights ( tail light, backup lights and indicators ) keeping going off quite often. it happened 4 times in a span of 3 months and the dealer or other mechanics have no explanation for it. i need to replace it now again. why does it keep going off so often? please look into the matter. *kb

Braking distance suddenly increased, intermittently. fault code shows abs ecm failure. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that heat would not come out through the vents in the front of the vehicle even though the heat was functioning properly in the rear. in addition, heat would not come through the defrost vents, allowing the front windshield to become foggy and reduce visibility. the contact also stated that when the failures began, a clicking noise would emit from behind the dashboard. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage is 115,000. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an increased stopping distance whenever the brakes were applied. this failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the contact also stated that the anti-lock brake and brake lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. the speed control deactivation switch was not leaking and there were no brake fluid leaks either, but the consumer was experiencing braking issues. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage is 115,000. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11

My wife's 2002 ford windstar has had the abs & brake light on, on our dashboard for a few months now. ford dealerships seem to think it a non issue or a brake issue. all of my brakes have been replaced and the problem still exists. i have narrowed it to the abs ecm module. *kb

2002 ford windstar abs module failure, intermittent abs / brake light on, eventually on all the time. had module sent out for repair. technician found a bad solder joint on motherboard. technician referred me to this website; http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs and brake warning lamps were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that break fluids were leaking onto the wiring harness and as a result, they performed the repairs specified on nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the vehicle was parked at the dealership to be repaired, the technicians stated the rear axle was covered with rust, fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) that could be related to the failure. the manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 122,390. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/10/12 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the anti lock brake and brake lights were constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but a test was not conducted to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the brake and anti lock braking system lights would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact also stated that the ignition light and cruise control switch did not function. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure milege was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

The abs and brake light keep turning on and off. this happens as soon as the car has heated up . it is not on when i first start the car it only comes on after i have drive the car for a while. this problem has progressively gotten worse. when i talked to the ford dealership, they acted as if they had never heard of any problems with the windstars abs ecm system. this seems to me to be a major safety hazard. i thought the abs breaking system was an important system on cars! doing some research i have found that it is due a defective part and ford wants to brush it under the rug. now i know why the dealer acted as if he had never heard of the problem before. this seems to be a problem that many windstars are having and they want to ignore it. their seems to be no concern for safety here. i only found out about this problem by going on the internet and asking what was wrong with my van. i hope ford admits to this problem and addresses it so no lives are lost due to poor brake performance! *tr

1. none specific. the recall has been performed that replaces some wiring in order to avoid possible fire. 2. the failure is a yellow abs brake light and red brake light on the dashboard instrument cluster coming on together fairly often but not always. i understand these lights, specifically the abs light, means the abs braking system is not in operation meaning probable longer stopping distances. i suspect as others have suggested these lights are caused by a heat buildup problem in the abs module that causes the module to warp and fail. 3. the problem is ongoing. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving 35 mph when the brakes were applied and there was a delay in response time. neither the dealer or manufacturer was contacted nor was the vehicle repaired or inspected. the failure mileage was 100,000.

2002 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to vehicle rack and pinion being replaced twice. *tgw

2002 ford windstar, 153028 miles sat because of rear axle broke close to home. got recall notice from ford for axle. contacted country roads ford in new martinsville wv. they had van for couple months waiting for axle. axle was replaced but no other recalls were done physically. the mechanic signed that all was done. i got in van, which sat for a couple weeks, attempted to stop at lite and no brakes. pedal went to floor. pumped brakes an grabbed e-brake to stop inches from the car in front of me. took it home after filling master cylinder with fluid. found that it was leaking thru the switch itself. brake fluid trailed to different connectors.took it back to ford. they did the recall for the brake sensor and the sub frame. 11s16. now the engines revs to 2000 rpm when the steering wheel is turned and when its shifted from gear to gear at any given moment. revs up at any time which is a hazard to anyone in or near the vehicle when operating at lites, in store parking areas. the wiring harness installed was manufactured 06-27-2008. part no. bw7t14a411a35nb ca. diagnostic codes change when the battery terminals are removed, then replaced for resetting computer. the cruise control works when it wants to. shuts off during driving. the uncontrollable engine revs is the most serious of the problems. called country roads ford again and they said it wasn't caused by anything they did for the recalls and that only 3 pertained to my vehicle. having a different shop look at it. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased, abs and brake light on while driving abs and brake light get on. *tr

2002 ford windstar - at times the speedometer becomes stuck at half the speed i am traveling - gets stuck around 25 mph even though i am going 60 mph. the abs light comes on for apparently no reason - defect in electrical system? i have been told by my mechanic that there is nothing wrong with abs. according to best ford - there has been no recall for these issues - other people apparently having same issues according to info posted online. *tr

Abs light comes on, abs system not active, occurs when car and outside temperatures are hot. diagnostic indicates ecm board for abs is bad. current recall for brake pressure differential deactivation switch had been completed. braking distance suddenly increased.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that when coming to a stop with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own. the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a vehicle, which caused the other vehicle to crash into a vehicle as well. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who had not diagnosed the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000. updated 09/20/11

I purchased a 2002 ford windstar from genoa ford genoa ohio...with the abs light and brake light on...the salseman said that we have the car priced low because it will need brakes...we purchased the brakes and still had the problem...we then had the master cylinder replaced the next day 3 days later as we where driving the van the abs and brake light turned on and the van was not able to be started so it was towed for the second time...the day before this we had it at tireman in northwood to get radiator flushed...and new tires when we pulled away the van lost all power and then the battery was replaced...so today after this problem happened the mechanic tells us we need an alternator. in the mean time i have searched online and found that recall #09s09 deals with electrical issues as in the abs the scds the cruise control etc... so this issue obviously has not been stopped with the recall being performed on my vehicle at genoa ford on oct 19, 2009( as the mechanic [xxx] told me on the phone)...so i have come here to file this complaint. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I am the owner of a 2002 ford windstar. i bought the vehicle with 16,000 miles on it and it now has 104,000. i am current on all of the recalls issued by ford as of june 2011. my abs light, and brake light have been coming on randomly throughout the course of driving during the day for the past 4 years. i live in florida. it is on always throughout the summer and less frequent during the winter months. i have had the computer updated with the latest software by ford 3 years ago when the problem started occurring... did nothing to help. i have taken it to the ford dealership and local mechanic. each have looked at it and have told me different things. the dealer suggested i needed a new electronic control module. ( i did the recall suggested by ford and have the new wire harness on the van. it has done nothing to solve the problem of the abs light and brake light coming on) he says because of the heat it warms up and causes intermittent electrical connection in the unit because the fragile board is being stretched and malformed. the code most commonly scanned by professional mechanics is code c1185. the local mechanic (not ford) test drove the van and found all kinds of abs codes coming up and sinks failing. i left it at his shop and the next morning he drove it again and the lights were off. he said it is a computer issue because everything doesn't just fail all at once and then no lights come on the next day in the a.m. later that day when i took it home and it started to heat up in the summer time here in florida the lights came back on indicating to me that i had no anti-lock brakes!!!!! ford needs to recall this part because it is a safety issue that we as customers have paid for and expect. please look into this issue and do something! *tr

While driving we noticed a loud popping sound and the car pulled to the side. we stopped at a firestone and they showed me that the subframe had rusted through on the passenger side and the motor mount was completely broken loose. they recommended that we go to ford. we took it to the ford dealer and they said they knew of the problem but our minivan was not included in the recall because it is here in florida. i have serious problems with my spine and the doctor told me that a small accident could be fatal. i called the number ford service manager gave me. ford refused to help. even though the subframe corroded and broke on the passenger side as was the concern with recalled vans, they flatly refused to do anything -- not even provide a discount on labor! since this car is here in florida, it is very obvious that the corrosion must have been caused by a defect in manufacture. i need the van to get to physical therapy and to take care of my family. it is not just that i should pay the $1700-$1800 that ford estimates will be the cost to fix their error and am left without transportation. if i had not noticed the popping sound, i could have had a serious accident and been dead or paralyzed from my neck down!

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

Check traction control appears on the digital readout. the abs, brake and trac off warning lights come on at the same time. turning off vehicle resets all the warning lights temporarily. more frequent during warm weather, but occurs year round. very concerning to me as abs and traction control are disabled when lights come on. *tr

The abs and brake dash warning lights intermittently come on, especially after the vehicle warms up or i hit a puddle and water splashes underneath. this has been going on for years. firestone has inspected the vehicle multiple times and cannot find anything wrong. they are again suggesting to flush the brake system and do an engine diagnostic (again at cost of $200). while there has been no crash or damage i am in constant fear that there will be as the brakes might fail but i'd never know it since the warning lights are almost always on and repair work hasn't been able to turn them off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received notification of recall number:11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and took the vehicle to the dealer; however, the entire mount was covered with rust and the recall repair did not correct the failure. the dealer advised him that they were only responsible for what was indicated in the recall and offered no further assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received recall notice 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and took the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired; however, due to a brake fluid leak it caused the wiring harness to burn. the dealer advised the contact that the wiring harness had not been covered under the recall; therefore, did not check that component when the recall work was performed. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current and failure miles were 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs, brake and air bag warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but the failure recurred. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the most recent failure. the failure and current mileage was 154,000.

Ford motor company main topic: vehicleserviceissues your inquiry: my vehicle was recalled for a repair. i took my ford windstar to bob macxey dealership on 06/03/2011 for recall service. when i took my van in , it ran smooth , i just had an auto starter put on the van this winter and you couldn't even tell when the van was on. i went to pick the van up and was told i would have to leave it overnight to seal/glue. i was told they didn't have a loaner so i had to pay my supervisor to pick me and my kids up from school. when i picked the van up it was riding very rough and loud. this is the van my wife and children use everyday, now it sounds like a truck and it is shaking and vibrating more. i took the van back and spoke with the manager wayne dallwein. he told me i was luck it didn't sound worse than that because it was an old van. i explained to him the van was not like that when i brought it in. he insist there was nothing more he could do. this is the worst service i have every recievedand my van is no a wreck. i even has a rust hole on the side that was not there and something coming from the bottom on the driver side that was not there. i plan to file a complaint with bbb but wanted to try to resolvethis issue fairly first. please do not send anyone else to this dealership. owner: yes vehicle identification number: [xxx] mileage: 17000 vehicle location: inpossession if contacted dealer: yes dealer name: bob maxey owner first name: [xxx] owner last name: [xxx] owner email address: [xxx] owner address1: [xxx] city: [xxx] state:[xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2002 ford windstar. consumer writes in regards to numerous recalls for vehicle, the last involving the subframe snapping and separating from the body causing loss of control *tgw the consumer also stated the rear axle snapped in half.

All the time when i'm driving the abs/brake light stays on, the vehicle does not stop properly. the #10 and 15 fuse blows out regularly and causes the air, odometer, overdrive to not work. i smell burning electricity, and see smoke coming from hood while driving. some morning my van doesn't start due to battery drainage. check engine light will not stay off causing it not pass inspection. brake fluid leaking. i truly believe that the brake fluid leak is causing these problems, and it looks like i'm not the only person. with the speed control recall the abs module and ecm needed to be included. *tr

The brake and abs brake warning lights came on while i was driving and the brake distance increased before i was able to stop the windstar minivan. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased" in category "service brakes hydraulic". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the check transmission lamp illuminated. also, he mentioned that while driving the transmission would fail and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,240.

While driving the o/d light blinks on and off..also the brake lights will stay on after i have turned he van off.. this has resulted in a dead battery at the end of the day. 2002 for windstar cargo van. *tr

2002 ford windstar mini van. consumer states after filling up the tank and turning on the ignition, flames flew up and after putting water on it there was a flash fire and explosion *tgw

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) and 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). upon receiving the vehicle from the authorized dealer, the vehicle began to shake violently when driving at various speeds. the contact would also hear rattling and banging noises. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a bracket on the frame was hanging off and the piping was still corroded. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

Check engine light on - 2002 ford windstar - seems to be common complaint online service bulletin issued in 2003 - diagnostics says it's the o2 sensor, this is not the case vehicle idles erratically at stops - some hesitation - now hesitates and runs bad in rain i've replaced the transmission twice - engine once - crappy vehicle. *tr

Front heat not working. was told it was the blend door actuator. this ford windstar was not..i say not built ford tough! *tr

Windows needed motors, which makes it not fun since the front air conditioner/heater went out because of the blend door actuator. another fine example of ford quality! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated nhtsa campaign id number 09v399000 vehicle speed control was performed on the vehicle; however, the repair did not correct the failure to the abs. the speedometer warning light remained illuminated and the odometer failed making it impossible for the contact to see the current miles on the vehicle. the dealership stated the failure was not caused by the repair. the manufacturer filed report 378860041 and advised that they would not assist with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure miles was 161,000 and the current miles were not available.

2002 ford windstar: while driving on henry hudson pkwy in nyc, northbound, south of dykman street, there were several loud banging sounds from the rear on the ran, followed a few seconds later by a wailing sound, and the rear of the car would fishtail whenever the steering was turned. when the car was wrestled to the side of the road and i exited, there was the smell of burning rubber. closer inspection revealed both rear wheels toed-out, and an obvious break in the rear axle. the break occurred on the left side, about 1/3 of the way across the length of the axle. car was towed off the highway and remains parked pending repairs. *tr

On a 2002 ford windstar abs and brake light come on intermittently and render abs inoperative increasing stopping distance in emergency situations. problem has been recurring on and off since i purchased the vehicle in 2006. when purchased vehicle had approx. 36,000 miles currently 100,000 and still having same safety issues. *tr

The abs light turned on as well as the brake light turns on and stays on. this started to happen about a month ago after i had other repairs done as well as two recalls that were looked at. when i went back to the dealer and told them about the abs light, they told me that it was not part of the recall and it would cost me approximately $700 for the repairs. *tr

Backing out of the driveway there was a horrible sound, like the brakes sticking. employee got out & the tire was cut completely around. the estimate is $900 to replace the springs & struts on both sides. i feel this is directly linked to the investigation & findings of the salt belt corrosion issues, but there is no recall for the specific components effected on the vehicle. *tr

Abs warning light comes on at various times. sometimes resets with restart of engine, sometimes not. vehicle experiences extended braking distances when abs light is illuminated. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was inspected under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and the contact was advised that there was no sign of corrosion of the sub frame and members however, the engine motor mount was found to be severely corroded and cracked. the dealer was unable to guarantee that the recall repair would be effective to the failure. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised that because the recall did not include the engine mount, they would not assist. the failure mileage was 84,526 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v030000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shield) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). the contact stated that the it took over eight months to perform the repairs and the vehicle became inoperable after repairs. the dealer stated that the battery and fuel pump had become defective and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 193,000.

On april 16th i took my ford windstar in for repairs and two ford recalls. after returning my car i noticed almost immediately the abs light turned on as well as the brake light. i was concerned and asked the service department to check this. the service manager told me that i needed to have the abs module replaced which is a cost of approximately $700. i cannot afford to pay this but the car is not running safe since this happened. it feels like it slips when i brake and it's been raining a lot here in florida so i'm very concerned. i think it is ford's responsibility to replace the abs module at no cost to the consumer. *tr

Abs, traction control, brake lights go on and off intermittently. ford dealership can't seem to fix. i've had it 'fixed' several times, but in a couple months the same problem returns. *tr

Abs warning lamp on. dealer spent considerable time testing each wheel sensor, unable to verify cause. code given was c1155: lf anti lock brake sensor (electrical/static). later replaced all 4 wheel sensors with no luck of fixing. replacement of ecm necessary to clear mil.

Abs brake light comes on all the time when i'm driving the 2002 ford windstar sel. it started last year. i've replaced all the pads & shoes and bled the brake fluid. but it's still on. i've read many complaints about this online and wanted to add my complaint to the list hoping for a ford recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact received nhtsa recall 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). he was informed by the dealer that the axle needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that he would have to wait for the parts to arrive before the repair could be performed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a different recall when the dealer installed a patch and bracket mechanism but did not install the new axle. the contact called the manufacturer to inquire as to why they did not install the axle and was told that they had no record of him needing a new axle. the current mileage was 120,000. the failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Have had intermittent issues with abs light and now told that i need a new speed control deactivation switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on november 2010 for recall repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension: rear:axle: non-powered axle assembly) however, the contact was advised that the part needed for repairs was unavailable. the vehicle continued to remain at the dealer and they were unable to provide an estimate of when the part would become available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Cruise control switch recently replaced brake fluid was leaking may have faulty switch or master cylinder damaged during installation causing fluid leak that is highly flammable causing fire or smoke from 2002 windstar master cylinder and brake booster were faulty. *tr

Recall on front subframes on windstars. mine is bad, ford does not have parts, will not buy it back and wants me to pay for everything over 100 miles/day on the rental. they also gave me a rental that is 50.00/day and they will only pay 38.00. rear mounts are missing chunks, was told there was a crack on drivers side now told there is not, ask them to relook to be sure and was told no. they claim it is repairable but has lots of rust in addition to the missing chunks. i have copies of the pictures the dealer took. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle came to a stop. the engine was still running, but when the contact tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contacts mechanic did not mention anything specific that caused the failure, only that this was a common problem with that year, make and model vehicle and that it had to be replaced. the failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased, under category: service brakes, hydraulic. my brake light and abs light comes on. according to the mechanic i had the sensor replaced in this unit, and not sure what they fixed the second time. both mechanics told me i was leaking brake fluid too, i have not been able to add brake fluid myself, i can't reach the reservoir. brake and abs lights still comes on and very seldom does the lights go off. i had to have a vehicle inspection this past year, and the first time it did not pass because the light was on. thankfully the second time i went in for the inspection it was not on. however, i am concerned with this years inspection.

2002 ford windstar. abs and brake light continually on. braking distance substantially increased..i feel it is very unsafe as i transport 3 young children. i recently had this vehicle in for the rear axle recall and was given a rental minivan. the braking on that van was very much better than on my van. i am worried. ford dealer told me he wouldn't fix without recall number. i would like to know when this will be issued. please help. *tr

Spouse was driving 2002 for windstar down 40 mph road and transmission stopped supplying power to the front wheel drive and vehicle stopped moving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, when the instrument panel lights began to flash indicating that the odometer, speedometer, air conditioning and the abs had malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current and failure mileage was unknown.

We own a 2002 ford windstar and while driving it the air conditioning and speedometer stop working, the abs and the ods light stay on. smoke came from under the hood. we took it to coastal ford on 09-09-2010 with the recall information off the internet. they said they could only replace the harness and a switch. we still have the same problem and sometime smell burning wires. this isn't safe for anyone. there are several complaints on the internet with same problems. we don't know why they haven't the solved problems. does someone has to get burned up before actions are taken? we would lid like this to be taken care of as soon as possible. thank you, *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that after receiving her recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) she contacted the dealer and they stated that she not be able to schedule an appointment since the part would not be available until march. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000. the vin was unavailable.

Abs lights/brake lights come on intermittently and stay on. doesn't matter what speed i am going. i had the scds recall done but they said the abs was ok. i drove down the road and the lights came back on again. i've had 3 mechanics tell me they fixed it and they never did. ford fix the abs module!!! *tr

Abs and brake light problem. *tr

Overdrive light and shifting problems. *tr

I took my van in to do the recalls. well they said they saw nothing wrong with the most last 2 recent recalls. 2010 and 2011 dealing with front end and rear end. my question is if it doesn't look broken they don't have to fix it? i thought these parts were manufactured wrong, right? now how often should i take my van in to be inspected? at any given moment it could break and my 4 kids and i could go tumbling down the highway. they did do the speed odometer (which i'm watching closely for abs/brake light to come on) and in process for child safety attachments. the anderson ford dealership in cleveland tx will not do the other 2 recalls because it does not look broken, is this right? anyways abs/brake light remains on and off all the time on my ford windstar. will have it check for brake fluid leakage running down to components.

Abs light and brake light problems. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar minivan driver sliding door wont open and door locks wont cross over at times cause safety issue for my child if there was a fire or something nobody could get out that door iv seen numerous issues on-line with other people about there door and door locks on there 2002 windstar i hope someone will look in to this order a recall of the bad parts of the locks and latches. *tr

After reading all these complaints, i am literally in shock! not to mention scared to death not only for my child's lives, but for myself/husband and other close family member's & friends that have also traveled with us past/present! this is a shame, that this many windstars have all had this many/relative problems! i for one could not believe how every review from so many states were all linked! as i read many of these reviews/complaints i honestly had to ask myself have i posted here before? -as you can tell my windstar is yet another victim added to the list. i took my van in yesterday to a ford dealer for the recalls, picked it up today. i was given a inspection report card with different systems/components/tire/brake wear etc... 3 boxes along side of each green, yellow & red with the similar meaning as a stop light. green=ok, yellow=may require future attention & red=immediate attention. it was brought to my attention that my tires box were checked yellow for all 4. this seemed odd to me considering i have a receipt that shows it hasn't been a month since i had 2 brand new goodyears put on the front! however, i do agree with the remark regarding the back. but this concerned me as to what type of inspection my van had went under.?. and need i say before i got home from a 25 minute drive from the ford dealer my abs & brake lights are back on, surprise! i'm going to contact ford in the morning, in regards of hopefully getting a helpful answer/explanation or at least a another appointment scheduled for a second opinion regarding my recall inspection! *tr

The rear axle of my 2002 windstar cracked while driving. *tr

We had the wiring harness recall performed in june 2010. shortly after the recall was performed the abs, brake & trac control lights started to illuminate intermittently. we have replaced 2 abs sensors among other things however the lights continue to come on. took van to dealer today for axle recall & informed them of abs, brake & trac light issue. they said wiring harness was replaced & there was no leakage @ the time they replaced. i asked them to please look & see if they noticed any signs of leakage around abs module. after 2 minutes they came back & said no. they said that it was probably a sensor when i told them they have been replaced they said well we would have to hook car to machine & check codes which would cost me $80 (mind you auto zone is free). i have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and i believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring and that abs module needs to be replaced but because it's so costly ford will not recall the part. i have three young children that are being driven in this vehicle. i don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features i was promised - including anti-lock brakes. ford holds a lot of peoples lives in their hand due to this problem (whether it be the car catches on fire or loses braking power), they can't replace a life or an entire family for that matter but they can surely replace a faulty part. please i am begging to make ford recall this problem that is affecting so many people, make it part of the original recall, it's all related!!! *tr

The brake light, abs and traction control lights in the instrument cluster are lit and the abs and traction control mechanisms no longer work. this results in increased braking distances and poor performance on snow and ice. this is for a ford windstar 2002. *ln

Ford motor co. recall #10s13 nhtsa #10v385000 recall inspection performed at casco bay ford yarmouth maine 04096 on 10/01/10. no cracks found. technician removed large areas of paint from rear axle. maine winter weather. unpainted rear axle has rusted badly since inspection. ford motor co. has assigned case #0333002594.

I'm one of the lucky folks that has a 2002 windstar sitting in my local ford lot waiting on the rear axle to come in so it can be repaired. what i wanted you to know is that my subframe is very rusty too. i haven't had a failure yet, but my mechanic suggested i get it undercoated to try to stop it from deteriorating even more. i'm very concerned as it's my wife's car usually, and i think ford should be required to inspect each one of these cars while they're sitting in their lots to determine if failure is imminent (like what they did with the axles). that would be very little to ask and easily done since they're still telling us the axles won't be available till possibly late march. thank you./cgs

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 1 mph the contact stopped the vehicle because he thought he had a flat tire. when he got out of the vehicle to inspect it he noticed that both rear tires were rubbing the end of the fender and that the axle was broken. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in september 2010 and was still in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed since the parts were not available. the contact recently received a recall notice for the failure, recall 10v385000, suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly. the failure and current mileages were 125,000.

Ford windstar 2002 abs brake light turns on and off for no reason. *tr

2002 ford windstar. consumer states recall inspection was done and paint was removed from large area's of rear axle for inspection. axle has rusted heavily in the three months since inspection. ford motor company customer service has refused to respond to letters sent *tgw

Ford windstar van, which was already subject to rear axle recall, and the rear axle did break on it in may, and was replaced and i received reimbursement for the replacement from ford. however, another incident happened in december. my 21 year old son was in an accident driving this van on thursday, dec. 16. the van lost traction and pulled to the right, pulling him into a ditch and down a steep embankment. the front of the van was ripped off, tires slashed, van almost flipped over, and the airbags never deployed. he hit a dirt embankment head on going about 30-35 mph. the roads were icy that day, and he was on a curve... the van would not respond to steering to correct the direction the van was going. i experienced something similar last winter; the van seemed to pull to the right, going off the road without allowing the driver to control the vehicle. however, when i went off the road, it was in a shallow ditch and it caused no damage to the van. my son was not as fortunate, and he could have been severely injured. i feel that this may have something to do with the current investigation into the front suspension... the van could not be controlled, and pulled to the right. our insurance co. is taking care of this, and i don't know the current location of the van. it is totaled, i know that. i asked state farm to check out the front suspension for weakness or rust, but don't know if they'll know what to look for, especially since the front is so damaged from the wreck that the tires are turned sideways, and i believe the front axle is broken. please send someone to look at my van, and see what caused this wreck; my son could have been killed. thank you for the work you've done so far.... your organization is so valuable to consumers. *tr

2002 ford windstar - having issues with emergency brake light on, abs light on and traction control light on. have done some research and this is a very common problem that has not been recalled. braking distance is greatly increased. abs system does not function. *tr

Abs, brake and t/c lights all come on at the same time. this happens off and on for the past couple of months. had car hooked up to find the failure code and was told there were too many, so they cleared the codes and said to bring it back if the lights come on again. they have come on again and i notice they sometimes will come on with accelerated speed. *tr

In my 2002 windstar the abs and brake lights come on while driving and will go off only to come back on another time while driving. in 2009 we had the safety recall taken care of, but it did not resolve the issue. now i am noticing while i have the van running, heat and radio on, the radio and clock lights will go on and off. also, the back doors do not always unlock and it will take several times of pressing the power door locks to unlock before they will unlock. i am fearful there will be an issue and i will need to get my daughter out quickly and won't be able to because of the door lock issue. *tr

I have a 2002 ford windstar lx. my an has been receiving regular service ever since we purchased it in 2003. i've had a abs and brake light turning on a random times and it has begun to affect brake stopping distance. i've looked into this problem and it seems to be a very common problem with the windstars. many say this problem can be fixed by replacing the abs ecm module which is very costly to replace. *tr

West her ford of amherst advised us to replace the front sub frame on our 2002 windstar because it was cracked due to road salt. although it passed nysi, they told us it wasn't safe to drive, so we spent $1600 to replace it (rather than replace the vehicle). now, they've recalled the rear axle from the same model and year vehicle for the same problem (cracked due to road salt). *tr

2002 ford windstar lx. consumer states problem with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the front wheel bearings, engine gasket and fuel injector needed to be replaced. the abs light illuminated. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the face and leg and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility. the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the air bag failure. the manufacturer responded six months later stating that there was not enough impact for the air bags to have deployed and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

While driving my 2002 ford windstar my air bag went off. i was driving about 35 miles per hour and just crossed a railroad track. there was no collision and no damage to the vehicle. the aprox cost to replace airbags is 2000 ford says they cant do anything to help me. they would like to see why it did it but i would have to pay for it. *tr

While driving our van first seemed to be pulling in the back to the right (rear passenger side. my husband inspected the tire and thought maybe we need to get new tires soon. it seemed to be somewhat drivable when we were on the dry pavement, but we have alot of snow covered roads as well and on these the vehicle was almost completely unmanageable. it was constantly fishtailing the whole way down our snow covered rural road. when we finally got home, my husband pulled it into the garage. right away he noticed the rear passenger side wheel was turned inward, which had not been visible a few hours earlier when he had inspected it. when he looked underneath, sure enough the back axel was broken about 1/4 of the way from the right wheel. i am grateful we made it home safely. three times on our way home our van was fishtailing and another vehicle was coming from the opposite direction and we nearly had an accident. very scary! i couldn't drive over 45 mph on the pavement, or 20 mph on the snow covered, slush covered roads. the van felt like it was sliding all over from the back. *tr

I own a 2002 ford windstar minivan and have had issues with the brake light and abs light staying on. i have had the vehicle to the shop for recall work and the light remained on. i had the abs module replaced and the light still stays on. the vehicle smells like burning fluid after being driven and the brakes have gone out twice now for short periods of time. this is a safety hazard. this has been going on for over a year and no one can seem to figure out the problem. *tr

After having the 2002 windstar serviced at a ford dealership for a recall related to abs failure and possible fire we noticed a burning plastic smell. the smell lasted the entire day after picking the windstar up at the dealers. we immediately called the service dept to report the smell and they stated the burning smell could not be related to the service they performed. the abs and brake light came on later that day and has now been on intermittently ever since. we have noticed an increased stopping distance in wet weather. we have now had the windstar in and had it diagnosed and the codes state that all 4 abs wheel speed sensors have failed. that would include the brand new wheel speed sensors that have been replaced in an effort to get the abs and brake lights to go out. when the codes are cleared the abs light will stay off anywhere from minutes to hours depending on each reset. it is my belief that the brake problem is related to the recall. *tr

The abs light continues to stay on at all times. periodically, the brake light also lights up and simultaneously, the speedometer doesn't work. the brake light and speedometer malfunctioning occurs about once a month. i've taken my car into a ford dealership to check the abs light. they say the entire module needs replaced, but there's nothing wrong with the car mechanically. the recall for the scds has already been performed on my car, but the abs light error has never been corrected. to replace the module, the dealership told me i would have to pay $1800. i have come to understand that there are many ford windstar owners who have the exact same problem and i believe that this problem is due to faulty materials or wiring. i have three children and one on the way and don't feel safe driving this vehicle without the proper safety features i was promised - including anti-lock brakes. *tr

2002 ford windstar. consumer states that when the vehicle went in for inspection for a recall the consumer was informed that the axle was cracked. *kb the consumer was informed it would be 3-4 months before the vehicle is returned to him. prior to the axle failure, the transmission had to be replaced and the rear door would spontaneously open. *jb

Serious intermittent electrical issues with 2002 ford windstar. break and abs light have been illuminated intermittently in the instrument cluster panel since purchasing the car in october 2007. then in march 2010, after smelling electrical burning, the battery light began intermittently illuminating and go off when gas is applied for a few moments. assuming possible alternator or battery issue, changed out the two components. break and abs light and battery again began illuminating, and door locks began not working. ford dealer performed 2009 abs recall correction, but electrical issues remained. then all electrical components stopped while i was driving with my children on a busy street. lost power steering, doors all locked, breaks went out, oddly the interior lights blinked on and off like an airplane emergency lighting would during a crash landing. unable to unlock back door to remove my toddler from the car seat, and had to pray no one would slam me from behind while i crawled into the backseat and unlatched him (because back lights were not lit) then exited the car. had to be jumped to restart. changed 3 batteries and 4 alternators (2 were motor craft) since march 2010. one alternator blew within moments after the car was started after changing it. mechanic mentioned he noticed an arc flash prior to its blowing. replaced all new wires going into and out of the alternator, all new battery cables. replaced serpentine belt and several fuses. battery light still comes on. took van to ford dealership, where they witnessed and acknowledged the illuminated battery light, hooked van up to electrical test equipment, and found nothing ($100). hooked it up to the regular diagnostics test equipment (another $100) tried to sell me an intake manifold for $500 including labor (i didn't bite). they replaced the 2 door actuators on the front doors ($300) and then told me they were unable to diagnose the actual electrical problem. lights still lit. car reliability gone

Rear axle recall on 2002 ford windstar, we returned our car in september for a recall notice, they advised us that they would keep our windstar until approximately march 2011. the van is sitting outside in a field parking area and is exposed to all weather conditions. we feel that there will be damage done to the van by sitting in this field. over this time period. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear axle fractured causing the rear wheels to cave in. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that they would need to replace the rear axle. the vehicle was not repaired due to the part being on a back order. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Abs brake light comes on when the car gets hot. when the car is cold there is no problem with the abs system. the air bag light came on at about 75,000 miles, cost to replace circuit board 675 dollars. the engine intake manifold warped which turned on the engine repair light, cost 950 dollars to repair. updated 01/20/11 *bf

2002 windstar - brake and abs indicator lights on dashboard intermittently activated. lights will come on at random, sometimes at engine start, other times while driving. both lights will illuminate at the same time. turning the engine off and on will cause them to go out. *tr

Subframe is rusting out on 2002 ford windstar leading to danger. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs and brake lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the abs would fail when the light illuminated. the cruise control and speedometer also malfunctioned. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000 and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under the service warranty. the transmission failure reoccurred six months later and was replaced with a new transmission. the transmission and radiator were replaced on two different occasions. the contact paid the cost for the repair expense for the one radiator replacements. in addition, the vehicle experienced a failure with the front brakes and front rotors, which had required annual replacement . also, while driving the rear axle fractured. the failure mileage was unknown.

I have a 2002 ford windstar. about 2 months ago the brake light, abs light, and the traction control light came on the dashboard, as well as the speedometer and digital odometer quit working. i took it to a local ford dealer to have it looked at, and they told me that the abs module went bad and would need replaced. they quoted me $1006.17 + tax to fix it! it is my understanding that this year windstar has a recurring problem with this module, and i would like to know if any work is being done on a recall? *tr

Abs and brake lights keep coming on. cruise control not working. speedometer, odometer and airconditioning have also stopped working. due to short in the cruise control disable switch aka brake pressure differential deactivation switch located under the master cylinder caused from brake fluid leaking onto it. this in turn blew the #10 fuse. this switch is covered with brake fluid and could start a fire at any time. i have stopped driving it until i can replace the switch and clean off the brake fluid. *tr

My abs lites & brake lights are always coming on . *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased without warning. abs warning light, brake warning light, and traction control off indicators all lit, along with "check traction control" message on dashboard message center. stopped hard suddenly for a child who darted into the street and almost hit her as the wheels locked up and the car skidded. since that time, the warning lights reset each time the car is started, but return after a short period of driving. *tr

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. *tr

Abs anti-skid and brake lites suddenly appear on the dash monitoring system without anything being wrong. keeps on occurring when brakes get hot. *tr

Abs light and brake light come on after car has warmed up. occurrence is much quicker and more frequent in summer months. *tr

Leaking brake fluid on my 2002 ford windstar van. the minivan has been recalled due to leaking scds. and was rectified by ford dealership. over past few days i have had to put in brake fluid and have noticed fluid under the master cylinder. *tr

I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) abs and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. my power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. and last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time i put the vehicle in gear. *tr

The heater does not work going to the feet in my van. it pushes air through the other components when selected but never to the feet. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar has had the abs and brake light indicators on my dashboard illuminated. i have had the van inspected and they said this is common in the windstar and that when they are lit up that the abs braking system is not working and is unsafe. *tr

Tl*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 01/26/11*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 03/23/11*jb

I was driving to reno nevada from calfornia when i started to smell smoke, i pulled over and open the hood and i seen that my plug that goes under the brake fluid box was smoking really bad. i let it cool down and i drove for another 10 min into the road and i notice that my fuse had burn out , at the same time i started to smell something burning. when i notice more smoke coming from under my hood i pulled over. i open the hood and i notice it was from the same plug the abs plug that is. well it was melting. i call a friend to make sure it was alright to unplug the abs plug off he said yea. well im just writing this cause i notice also that brake fluid was dripping into the plug .. to me it seem that it was shorting it out. so please for our safety keep this in mind that this could start a fire.. *tr

Abs lights come on and off at different times. brake fluid was checked, it is at the correct level. there was a recall for 2000 model windstar with the same problem they received a brake repair. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while having the vehicle repaired for recall 10v385000 (suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly), he was informed that both front struts were rusted and cracked. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 89,600.

I own a 2002 ford windstar which was recalled in december 2009 for the leaking scds, ford ref 09s09. my local dealership repaired the switch by installing a jumper switch in the harness. today 20th november 2010, i have had my van back at the ford dealership as i have had a major brake fluid leak from the scds which was leaking onto my abs module switch. i assumed this was covered under the existing recall, but ford refused to pay for the repair and i had to pay for it myself. i had the service rep contact ford, canada and again they refused to warranty the repair. i am disgusted at the attitude of ford. i had to put in 500ml of brake fluid into my master cylinder over a period of 3 days, that's how bad my leak was. the service rep at ford confirmed that the scds was leaking and after i refused to drive the van from the dealership, they still refused to pay for the repair, they told me they had done all they could under the existing recall number 09s09 and that was all they were obliged to do. i would like this documented as this was a serious brake fluid leak and a potential fire related incident and ford of canada refused to deal with this very serious safety issue. thanks *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving 40 mph the abs brake light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five to six times for the failure. the dealer replaced the brake pads and advised her that the problem was electrical. the electrical failure caused the radio and all of the interior lights to shut on and off intermittently. the vehicle also leaked oil and power steering fluid. she stated that per the dealer the vehicle needed an axle, rack and pinion which also affects the steering column. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was purchased used in 2007 and the failure started as soon as she purchased it. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 116,840.

Anti-skid and brake lights come on at random. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact parked the vehicle and turned the engine off; suddenly smoke emitted from underneath the hood and massive flames erupted from the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the six foot flames and informed that the fire was related to an excessive amount of brake fluid leakage. a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the failure mileage was unknown.

The rear axle of my 2002 ford windstar broke yesterday. i was traveling about 15 mph when i hear a not too loud bang and when i exited my car and saw the wheel, i knew right away what had happened. i contacted ford this morning and i was told that it would take minimum 3-6 months to fix. *tr

Service brakes ,hydraulic antilock abs warning lights on at intermittent times while driving. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased due to abs ecm intermittent failure. intermittent abs and brake light. *tr

My abs and brake lights continue to come on intermittently even after the recall was performed. *tr

Abs light and brake lights switch on and off in my 2002 windstar with no warning for the past two years. van is at 110k miles, and seems to drive fine. because the warning lights keep going on and off, i don't know if the warning system is actually working. this is very frustrating because i don' know how safe my van is. i had the brakes checked completely when this started and was told they were fine....another mechanic suggested the abs module was going bad? *tr

I have 2002 ford windstar the abs light and brake light was lit, and not the only ones, i living in bc canada. *tr

Abs and traction control lights light up on my dashboard intermittently on my 2002 ford windstar. i went to the ford dealer and they reported that there was no problem as i would still have braking power just not abs brakes which is one of the reasons i bought the car. have lost the use of my car due to the axle recall since september but ford issued a lease vehicle. now i am worried about the abs and traction control lights. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact began to see smoke coming from the rear wheels. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the entire braking system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 150,000.

Recall of brake switch (09s09) on my 2002 ford windstar. they replaced the switch but i still have abs lights that come on periodically. it has not been completely fixed and the dealership says they will not cover it. *tr

Abs light is on constantly and took to dealer mechanic and mechanic documented that " abs light on and abs activation when braking on normal road- work performed- scan for codes and found multiple codes related to module. must bring to ford dealer for repair. module software has to be downloaded and reprogrammed by ford dealer. -11/13/2009. brakes/rotor/disc have been replaced in 11/13/2009 and still abs light on and brake light also. today, it is difficult to brake. am hoping ford will recall the abs module. *tr

My abs & brake light on dash board keeps coming on when driving. dealer says there is no recall for this. *tr

Brake and abs lights turn on at same time without an apparent cause, this happens after driving van 5 or less minutes at a low speed. once the engine is turned off and restarted again, both lights remain off, and again, after driving the van for a short distance brake and abs lights come on again. i already replace brake pads as well as refilled brake liquid deposit without fixing the problem. my big concern is that my wife uses this van to take and pick up my 4 kids at school. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the brake light, traction light and abs lights would illuminate intermittently. the failure progressed and most recently, the lights were illuminated daily. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the handling control unit would need to be replaced. the dealer was unable to confirm if that was the exact cause of failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v385000 (suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly) but was told by the dealer that his vin was not included in the campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was approximately 92,480.

I own a 2002 ford windstar. i had the 09s09 recall completed 12-09. in the last few months, the abs light and the brake light have come on several times for no apparent reason. the lights go off when the engine is turned off. i have owned the van for more than 3 years, and i don't remember this happening prior to the recall. *tr

I have a 2002 ford windstar & was driving on a country road when an animal ran out in front of me, i swerved to miss it and bang...!!! i nearly lost control because the rear end started bouncing around. i pulled over at a buddies house & found the rear axle broken. i had it towed to the ford dealer & there were 2 other broken windstars there ahead of mine & i had to pay for the tow!!! the ford dealer rented me a vehicle for $30 per day but they wont pick up the tax which is $2.67/day. ford says it may be february before it's fixed so that's $80/month it's gonna cost me for fords crap van!!!! i want to know if there could be legal action taken against ford for full compensation including the taxes on the rental, had i not been a good driver, i may have rolled the van. this could cost me $300 plus and i'm not too happy about this. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs, brake and traction control lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as there were no related recalls. the current mileage was approximately 63,000. the failure mileage was approximately 62,800. updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 02/07/11

I have a 2002 ford windstar that due to defective parts almost cause my wife to have a potentially serious accident. a day after having the scds switch replaced due to the recall, the brakes failed while my wife was driving to work. without quick thinking she could have potentially hit a young child crossing the street. the abs light and the brake light continue to stay on despite having the recall work done. according the following website this has been an issue for many owners of this vehicle. http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/#problem2. i had my van towed to mechanic who i have known for years and two weeks later they are unable to figure out what is wrong with my mini van. they have stated that they have seen this in other windstars in the past. i hope someone investigates this problem with the ford windstar before someone is seriously injured. since this issue has been raised by many people on many websites why has this not being fixed before someone has a terrible accident. this module apparently has caused many issues for many owners. ford should be held accountable. *tr

2002 ford windstar front sub-frame corrosion extensive corrosion to sub frame mechanic insists the automobile is not safe to drive in current condition. *tr

My abs and brake light keeps coming on at random after a few minutes of driving. it started a couple months ago, then stopped. over the last 2 days, it's started up again. it's always after a couple minutes of driving. brakes have been inspected and are supposedly fine. *tr

The abs light and brake light are coming on intermittently. i have topped off brake fluid, but that does not work. the mechanic said abs failure on this vehicle is more common than not. *tr

Letter from congressman mccotter on behalf of constituent re questions about his my 2002 windstar recall by ford *tgw the consumer was informed it may take three months for the replacement axle to arrive. *jb

In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where i bought my windstar told me the abs module is bad and that i need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer. this has cost me lots of money because i already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. this is a pain. now, i have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and i have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! i have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. despite the cruise control recall, i have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. i wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so i won't have to spend hundreds, again, or i will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because i really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works. *tr

I am having problems with my ford 2002 windstar antilock brakes and traction control system resulting in intermittent shutoff of the system and an increase in braking distance. the problems are increased in higher temperatures. *tr

Abs brake light and emergency brake lights are coming on intermittently even after the vehicle speed control recall was taken care of. braking distance has suddenly increased in the last month coinciding with the warning lights. *tr

I was driving on the highway and my abs light came and i noticed the cruise control also didn't work any more . i took it to the ford dealer and they did the recall for the leaky scds switch this fixed the cruise problem but the abs no longer works on my windstar. *tr

2002 ford - brake and abs warning lights come on randomly while driving the vehicle. this occurs generally in warmer temperature environments, but occurs year round. a ford dealership completed recall 09s09, but this problem continues to exist and the recall did not remedy the situation. *tr

2002 ford windstar 114,356 miles driver side rear axle has a hole rusted in bottom of the u shaped axle. *tr

We have a 2002 ford windstar. the brake lights and abs lights and the check engine light have been on for some time now. i recently had the recall work done on the vehicle for the scds switch. the first day of driving the vehicle after the recall work was completed i lost all braking ability on my way to work on a highway. i called the dealership that completed the recall work and was told they did the recall work and it could not have possibly caused the brakes to go completely out. i have read on countless websites and forums that many owners of this model year have had similar issues with the abs lights and brake lights in their vehicles. every time i have it looked it i am told it is something different. the transmission is also going in this vehicle. i feel it is too low in miles (90,000) to be having this many issues and such costly repairs. i hope that ford does something about these issues before someone is seriously injured as i could have been this morning. *tr

2002 ford windstar intermittent abs light on. brake switch recall done 6 months ago, no fire. i have reason to believe their is a problem with the abs module due to code c1185 main relay issue. it has been reported of a solder joint on the ecm breaking due to expanding and contracting in heat and cold. *tr

Sometimes the parking brake, abs, and trac off lights will come on and stay on until the car is shut off. this will sometimes happen 2 or 3 times a day, and sometimes not happen for several days. brake fluid levels are fine. mechanic found codes c1185, c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254, c1404, u1260, and u1261. he cleared the codes for me and 2 days later the lights started coming on again. from info online, this could be related to the recall of the speed control system modification (i have not had that repair done yet). *tr

Abs and brake lamp still on after recall for 2002 ford windstar. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving 30-35 mph when he observed a cloud of smoking emitting from under the hood. the dashboard lights were also illuminated. the vehicle was shut off and when restarted, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. the mechanic discovered there had been a small fire under the hood and the control switch was disabled. in addition, the mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) and referred him to an authorized dealer. the dealer replaced the fused wiring harness under the recall and also found that the instrument panel was damaged. there were separate damages as a result of the fire and the manufacturer advised they would not cover the repair expenses of the other components. the separate damages were not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 68,000.

Braking distance is suddenly increased. abs and brake lights on intermittently. ford recall 09s09 was performed 7/10/10 but light and braking issue not resolved. *tr

The anti lock brake light and the regular brake light come on together when the vehicle is driven in the summer heat, this is intermittent and happening more frequently. because of this my braking distance has increased when the light is on and the vehicle will not brake as designed by ford which could lead to an accident. *tr

2002 ford windstar. parking/abs warning light on dash board is constantly lit. problem started years ago, at that time it was intermittent now its almost constant. *tr

My brakes are working fine. but my abs light keeps coming on for the past year. prior to this, i had my oxygen sensor replaced. there is no definite movement that proceeds the light coming on, it can happen when i hit a bump, or when i simply drive along. it is becoming more and more recurrent. i was told it would be over $1,000 to replace, although the brakes were recently replaced, this did not remedy the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that when applying the brakes, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that brake fluid had leaked into the abs electronic control module. the contact stated that he had received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but was told that the dealer would only replace the speed control deactivation switch and repair the abs control module connector if necessary. the recall repair would not cover repairs for the abnormal leaking of brake fluid. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000 and the current mileage was approximately 200,000.

Red (brake) light and yellow (abs) light illuminate on instrument panel while driving. in this condition, the abs does not work and hard braking results in rear wheels locking up even on dry road and partial loss of vehicle control. my mechanic says the abs module is going bad and it is a common problem with windstars. this vehicle was supposedly repaired in the 2009 cds recall. so far, lights come on about every 300 miles and are cleared (go off) once the vehicle is switched off and restarted. i think ford should replace the abs modules that are failing. also, prior to the 2009 recall, the cruise control resume function stopped working and is still out. i understand that may well be a symptom related to the leaking of brake fluid from the cds. *tr

The power sliding door on the drivers side of my 2002 windstar sometimes will not stay closed unless i get out of the car and push on it. also , it will not stop if an object is in the way and will open when the fueling door is open. i see many reports of this on the web sites. you shoiuld probably have someone investigate these incidents. your other reports tend to blame the owners of the cars. the door does not close all the time. if you need someone competent to investigate these incidents give me a call. *tr

Abs brake light intermittently illuminates. apparently the ecm module needs to be replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated that recall campaign number 09v399000 repair was performed which dealt with the vehicle speed control and since that time the abs light and brake light have been coming on. the contact heard different information regarding the fix for the failure. one dealer stated that they know this has been a problem and another dealer stated that they do not know of the failure and would have to perform a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure mileage was 84000 and the current mileage was 94000.

The antilock brake light went on in my 2002 ford windstar. i took it to the ford dealer, and they said it was the left front speed sensor. about 6 months later, the lights went on again - intermittently. they went on more and more as the weather got hotter, mostly when the engine is warm. i took it to a different repair shop to analyze the codes. it has too many error codes to list, which the mechanic says is an indication of an ecu failure. this shouldn't be happening! i am driving around with three kids in this vehicle, with no antilock brakes. it is going to be scary when winter comes and the snow and ice driving begins. i have to drive it like this though, because this is an expensive repair ( over $1,000)!!! the antilock brake lights have been on now for over 6 months straight. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar 's abs & brake light illuminates all the time. sometimes i hit a bump in the road and the light will go out for a time and return again with another bump or just comes on in about 20 to 30 minutes. i live in nc and i don't see my state on the recall list. i see others have the same complaint. the dealership says the cost is $1000 to repair. it should be free. he says a sensor in the rear axle or fracture i maybe the problem. if this is the problem it could cause an increase of a crash. the wheels are prevented from locking. *tr

Extended braking distance and abs system failure indication. when warm and without warning abs failure warning indication is activated sometimes with a increase in braking distance. dealer has not been able to pinpoint a cause. warning will always clear when the car is turned off and restarted and sometimes during normal driving. this is on a 2002 ford windstar limited with traction control. *tr

I own a 2002 ford windstar that has some sort of short and randomly sets off the traction control, emergency brake, and abs lights. the led display always says, "check traction control". my mechanic has been unable to trace down the root of the cause. after reading a number of blogs/discussion boards, i have learned that this is a recurring problem with 99-03 windstars. *tr

I have had abs and brake light problems for about a year now. i take it to the ford garage they have said there is nothing wrong and reset the system. so far i haven't had an accident, i was told my brakes are good. but i still have these lights coming on almost everyday now. *tr

I have a 2002 ford windstar mini van. at 56,xxx miles i had to replace the transmission. about 6 month after that i started experiencing a blizzard of lights on my dash indicating the following alerts for abs/brakes, trac off & check traction control. this light blizzard appears each time i drive my van for a short period of time and remains on the dash until i stop the van and restart. went to the transmission shop and they said it was not related to the tranny replacement. took the van in to ford dealership for the 2009 recall jumper and they said the abs/traction control was not related to the leaking brake cylinder so they wouldn't fix it. a short time ago i started getting a check engine light too. tried to go thru deq but the van failed emissions test. went to a mechanic and he couldn't locate the problem but the check engine light is off so i went to deq and passed but i still an having a problem with the original light blizzard (abs/tc). i had not experienced any problems with the braking system to date but i haven't had to slam them either. next week it's off to the ford dealership since no one else can determine a problem resolution. i've searched this problem on the internet and there seems to be quite a few windstar/gm products with similar problems. it really points back to a poor quality product! *tr

Regarding the ford windstar recall of the rear axel: i own a 2002 ford windstar and live in minnesota, a corrosion state. i called a ford dealership nearby and was told that my vin number does not qualify for the recall. i then called the ford customer service and was told the reason that my van does not qualify is because it was manufactured in california; however, it has been in south dakota and minnesota for its entire life. i want the nhtsa to be aware that ford is doing only a partial recall and one must be real proactive to make sure the safety of their family, as ford will not be sending a letter to ford windstar owners if one's vehicle was not manufactured in a salt-belt state. ford is not ensuring the safety of all their ford windstar owners. the ford customer service personal that i spoke to said i could call the ford dealership again and explain my concerns that the real axel on my 2002 ford windstar is corroded, that i live in a corrosion state, and that the only reason that we don't qualify for the recall is because it was manufactured in california. the ford dealership will then have to try to get an allowance for my vehicle to qualify for the recall. but again, i will not be notified by ford, the only way i knew about the recall is because i heard about it on the news. i am concerned about driving my van and the rear axel breaking while i am driving with my 3 children. *tr

I have a 2002 windstar the brake pressure differential deactivation switch was leaking. i had it replaced under the ford recall. but i am also having problems with the abs and brake light coming on intermittently. also the cruise control does not work anymore. so after reading the article on http://www.fordwindstarrecall.info/ i decided to report this issue i am having. i looked under the care and the module is a ford kelsey-hayes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed an unusual cracking sound coming from outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear axle had fractured and would need replacing. there were no prior warnings of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 145,000.

2002 ford windstar. abs/brakes fail. loud whirling sound and then no brakes. the car seems to accelerate. no brakes. ford said that my abs computer went out. it has been in the ford dealership 4 times and they can't fix it. now my stepson has the vehicle and it happened to him yesterday and he almost ran into the garage. nhtsa has been notified by several ford owners. recall this vehicle before it is more than a fender bender. *tr

I own a ford windstar lx 2002. i had the abs light recall done and the abs and brake lights still comes on and with no obvious reason. also it feels like the braking distance has suddenly increased when the light comes on. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. abs & brake light stays on. was advised by a ford service shop that the abs module was bad. they also said that they have seen this happen before. they tried to get ford to cover it, but they would not. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased due to abs and brake light on all the time. i took windstar sport 2002 in for a safety recall in dec 2009. they said that they fixed it and for the past 8 months these two lights keep turning on and off about 3 times a week. now for the last month, the light have been on constantly. i am concerned for vehicle setting on fire at any time due to this last recall and now a new recall of rear axle corrosion. i have a disabled 5 year old and i am very concerned. i would like these items fixed properly. obviously, the last recall was not. the thought of my van setting on fire with my child in it did not occur to the mechanic maybe. i learned of the last recall not being fixed properly by investigating this new recall. i honestly couldn't figure out why my lights were staying on and ford said that i needed an oil change maybe. i just had one done at the beginning of the month so that is not the case. i did own a 1996 windstar that burst into flames in 2005 february way before the recall came out in 2009. i have told them 3 times that it has already set on fire and there is no van left but they keep sending me notices for it. i would like my current vehicle fixed right the first time. it is a safety hazard especially since it would take longer to pull my child out of vehicle if it set on fire spontaneously while in it. i use my vehicle daily to transport my child to different therapies. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear-end of the vehicle collapsed without warning. the contact stated that the rear axle had fractured in two and both rear tires were protruding inward. also, the contact stated that the rear driver side tire sidewall was defective. the inner axle exhibited extensive rust and corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was approximately 122,000.

2002 ford windstar rear axle snapped - 112,000 miles. no injuries or accident. driving 25 mph when it snapped. *tr

Failure of abs electronic control unit. first noticed as abs dashboard light would come on intermittently since june 2010. when checked out by the (non-ford) shop that does all the work, they certified that the brakes were fine, but the abs ecu was producing multiple and apparently random error codes. after about a month this became an almost daily occurrence; took vehicle to ford who reported the ecu had failed completely (non-operative) and i would need to replace it. ford mechanic said this was not uncommon on these windstars. i did so at a cost of $1,200.00. *tr

The morning of july 11, 2010, the abs control module on our 2002 windstar suffered an internal fire due to brake fluid leaked from the bad switch, resulting in a loss of proper brake function and no readings from the speedometer, tachometer, and odometer (as well as multiple warning lights). this occurred several weeks after having had the brake pressure deactivation switch recall performed (nhtsa campaign id 09v399000, action number ea08021). the local ford dealership which had performed the initial recall work refused to repair or replace the module under the recall or as a warranty claim, stating that it was not part of the recall, nor was it apparently damaged at the time of the brake switch repair. i subsequently removed, opened and examined the control module (8/28/2010), and found blackened brake fluid present inside the module at the connector pins. i also found evidence of significant burning around the pins at the connections to the printed circuit board. this evidence included the blackened fluid, severe discoloration, and lifted traces, all of which are clearly apparent in photos of the module interior. luckily, it appears that an internal trace burned through and interrupted the fault current prior to the failure becoming a runaway fire event. at this time the vehicle has not been repaired, and is sitting idle. i have kept the failed control module for examination as necessary. *tr

My passenger side rear brake pads wear out - down to bare metal each year and i keep asking that they look into it being something other than my braking habits because it is only one brake. i just saw on the news that the rear axle's on my particular make and model are breaking and there is supposed to be a recall. i drive through rural areas long distance and i am very concerned for my safety. i wonder if there may be a connection between the faulty axle and my brake not fitting right and wearing out every year. now i have a strange sound coming from the back of my van either the middle or passenger side and i am afraid i will suffer a terrible accident. i have been unemployed over 2 years because i couldn't get a job while in college and graduated in a recession....i have no credit cards and can't afford the mechanic's charge to inspect it or fix it. *tr

My abs light is on in my minivan. the dealership wants me to change the abs ecm which is not cheap, however after doing some research i see this is a major issue with these model ford windstars, 1999-2003, see www.fordwindstarrecall.info. i drive with my grandson in the van on a daily basis and the fact that i live in massachusetts, i rely on the abs system to work properly in the winter time due to our harsh climates. please do what is right and issue a recall for this defective part and help ensure the safety of myself and my family. if this was simply a maintenance item, such as brakes or oil changes, i would be completely understanding, but this is a major system on this vehicle and now i am scared to drive this in the winter time during any ice or snow as the braking system will not work properly. thank you for your help in resolving this matter as promptly as possible and helping ensure the safety and well being of myself and my family. *tr

2002 ford windstar rear axel assembly/ axel beam. van has 120,000 mileage. rear axel beam sheared in half during highway travel, catastrophic failure caused van to almost roll over and skid out of control, since back tires, no longer connected, were flopping and wobbling. skidded over 200 feet. no injuries luckily. upon view of axel assemble it was rusted from the inside. insurance did not cover this mechanical failure. $600 dollars to repair with used part. pittsburgh pa. *tr

My 2002 ford windstar started this year in may having the abs and brake warning lights come on intermittently. i had the system checked at reynolds ford, norman, ok in july. they flushed the system and found no problems. the lights still come on regularly! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Friday night my wife told me she had heard a rolling thumping sound from the rear of our 2002 ford windstar, we thought it might be something rolling around in the storage area behind the rear seat. saturday the 29th i was driving the vehicle with my wife in the passenger seat in our neighborhood, heading to the store to shop for groceries. speed limit 25mph when i was making a right turn from a stop i heard a thumping sound. i new right away it wasn't something rolling around in the van. it sounded like it came from outside under the rear of the van. we were very busy this day and didn't have time to investigate. later that evening my wife took my daughter's boyfriend home when it happened again, but she said it was even louder. my daughter called me to tell me that she was afraid they may get stranded. this morning i went online to research the sound and found many other people having the same issue and gave descriptions and photos and some had completely cracked in half. i went under my van and found that the rear axle is rusted and cracked. *tr

Re; recall 09s09, ford dealer carry out this recall on ford windstar 2002, change the deactivation switch and wire harness. however ,when start the engine the abs & brake light goes off as normal, after driving on the highway for a while,i will say when things got heated/hot these two lights comes on back,( abs & brake light) if i stop and started the engine up ,these two light goes out, after driving for a few miles again the abs& brake light comes on back ,and on and on like this. this is causing my breaking distance to suddenly increase. this matter need urgent attention so the problem can be corrected by ford or further recall is needed. ( e.g electronic control module problem) etc. thank you. *tr

Abs dashboard light -- for over a year now we have been dealing with a abs dashboard light which comes on and off. the majority of the time it has been on. we have had computers hooked up trying to diagnose the issue with false diagnosis. in addition to the abs light the engine light also will come on and off with the same outcomes, sometimes vehicle will show hesitating during cold weather and then light will emerge. in the past few months we have started having an issue with the right tail light remaining on after the vehicle has been turned off. we tried several different remedies with this problem too but eventually it too returns. if left alone the light will eventually shut itself off but makes the red tail light shield very hot to the touch. we have been told that all of the above problems it may be related and may be a relay problem . this has been a very frustrating problem and i worry about the abs problem being a safety problem. i have two children who ride in this vehicle constantly with me, one of them has heart problems and is on coumadin therapy and even a minor incident could be major and life threatening to him. i ask you to please look into this problem. i am aware that there are many others experiencing the same problems with their ford windstar minivans too, a simple search on the internet shows many frustrated consumers. thank you in advance for your help and investigation into this matter.. take care. *tr

The rear axle on our 2002 ford windstar limited broke when backing out of a drive way leaving the vehicle inoperable. *tr

My abs light keeps coming on and my emergency comes on at different times and when iy does my speedometer does not work at all. it is in a 2002 ford windstar. i had it back last winter for a recall repair and if anything the problem has gotten worse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving 25 mph when the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light illuminated. the dealer was contacted and the contact was advised to check the brake fluid levels. the contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. the failure persisted intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the computer could possibly the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,807.

1.my wife was traveling east bound on rt59 in stow, oh at 36 mi/hr. there had been a knocking noise coming from what we thought was the rear driver's side tire the week prior. we had a mechanic work on the brakes and fluids and asked to investigate the sound. the mechanic was unable detect anything wrong with the vehicle. so we continued to drive the vehicle. 2. the 2002 ford windstar's rear axle broke in half causing my wife to lose temporary control of the vehicle. she was able to regain control and pull over, avoiding serious injury. 3.we had the entire rear axle replaced at a cost of $1200. *tr

Abs light and brake light coming on and staying on for unknown reasons. when light is on the abs brakes do not work right. mechanic has checked it many, many times and each time gets a different code. light comes on intermittent. comes on regardless of how long driven that day, weather, temperature, or any other changes. this problem has been ongoing for at least a year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2002 ford windstar. while driving approximately 60 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and maneuvered the vehicle off the roadway. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed that the rear axle was fractured. the contact was awaiting repairs. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

2002 ford windstar rear axle cracked. crack is in the rear leg of the u at the approx. center of the axle. crack extends from the bottom to the top of the axle. car is driven driver only occupied 95% of the time with no load. max. load throughout car life time has been 7 passengers or less. *tr

I own a 2002 ford windstar. in june i had a recall done on my brake system. (recall # 09509) i have a problem with the brake light and the abs warning light coming on a few minutes after i start driving. i had the brakes inspected last week when i had to take the car back to the dealer because the back axel was cracked. i complained about the brake lights coming on but the dealer told me that he check the brakes and there was nothing wrong with them. but the to brake lights keep coming on each time i drive this car. *tr

Abs and brake lights come on daily, usually after a few minutes of travel. ford garage was unable to find a problem. this has been an ongoing occurrence for at least two years now. i, also, had an ongoing problem with the brakes going out at speeds under 5 mph. the brake pedal would go to the floor. i had to pump the brakes to get them to work again. the garage checked the brakes and did not find any bleeding or other problems this would happen about once every month or two and was impossible to replicate for the ford dealership. after numerous visits to the ford garage they told us they recognized there was a problem with our van and would no longer charge us the initial inspection fee since they had been unable to find the problem. the fusible link recall work was done on my van a year or more ago. the frequency and potential for injury or death should be addressed to ford and the proper recalls should be made. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. wiring replaced as part of a october 2009 ford recall. before this, in warm weather, yellow abs and red brake light on dashboard both come on intermittently. after the recall the same is happening and more frequently - every day in hot weather this summer. *tr

While driving my 2002 ford windstar i started to hear a grinding sound and could tell something was wrong and had to pull over. i was driving at a low speed at the time fortunately. it ended up being that the rear axel broke. the mechanic indicated it appeared to have rusted from the inside out. thankfully this happened 2 days after a return from vacation at which time we were traveling 70+ mph on the west virginia turnpike. *tr

Sudden increase in braking distance. this happens intermittently but always seems to happen when abs, traction control, and brake light come on. occasional slight smell of burning usually on hotter days. longer braking distance has almost cause me to rear-end a car and/or stop for a pedestrian in a cross-walk. only because i always leave plenty of distance away from cars in front of me and watch closely for pedestrians has an accident been avoided. i have not had the problem repaired because our ford dealership told me it would cost $800 just for abs electronic control unit and 8 hours(@$125/hr) to install the new unit. also, i was told a new speed control unit would need to be replaced. i am simply not in a financial decision to get these items fix. i am concerned that these issues may result in an accident or a fire or both. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. while reversing 2 mph from a residential driveway, there was a loud bang and the entire rear axle fractured. both rear wheels collapsed inward unexpectedly. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 72,588.

I currently own a 2002 ford windstar, my rear axle has broken in half all the way now, i tried taking it to a ford dealership regarding this problem because i have a warranty but i was advised that they could not fix the problem because it has rusted out and broke. i am learning that this is a big issue and this problem is too expensive to fix on my own. i am still making payments on this vehicle. what should i do? after researching this issue, i am finding that i am not the only one with this rear axle issue. we need something done. *tr

Braking distance suddenly increased. *tr

To whom it may concern. my name is [xxx], we have a 2002 ford windstar. last week the rear axle snapped while my wife was driving with my 10 year old son. but for the grace of god, she didn't crash and was killed. axle actually snapped in two. since this incident, we have gone on line and found over 200 incidents of this same problem. evidently, rear axle is "u" design, and salt and road debris gets caught up in axle and causes corrosion. ford better address this problem before someone is killed. please note that most of these vans are used by families, with small children. i would hate to see a fatality without ford doing something about it. is there any recourse with ford. my contact info is: [xxx] please review and advise a.s.a.p. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. the contact was driving 25 mph when there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact discovered the rear axle was fractured. the contact was concerned that if she were driving at a faster speed she could potentially have been involved in a crash. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 113,400.

2002 ford windstar broken rear axle 144,000 miles no accident ford dealership to repair 1,200.00 quoted. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. when driving at any rate of speed, the speedometer would not display the accurate speed traveled. the abs warning light would also intermittently illuminate during the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

I drive a 2002 ford windstar, and one day i heard a noise coming from the rear. i jacked up the rear of the van to look for the noise and what i found was a big crack in my rear axle . lucky for me i found it before it broke doing 65 on the highway . i decided to change the rear end myself . i got the part from a junk yard that says there's only 85,000 miles on it , but when will that one break. *tr

I was traveling the kansas turnpike with my sister in my ford windstar van at night. the van then started to be shimmying and vibrating some, like when the road is rough. we were traveling through some construction so thought it might have been attributed to the road conditions. but the vibrating continued. we pulled off the highway and looked at the tires, but they all looked good. we continued driving, trying to figure out what was causing the roughness. i continued driving at different speeds to see if that made a difference. it did not. the vibrating was not totally continuous, every few seconds or so it disappeared, then would restart. i kept driving, with hazard lights, at about 45 mph, because it was nighttime, and on the highway. i pulled off at the next service/rest stop and got out and looked at my tires. one hubcap was askew, which i put back on. to see if that had anything to do with the van's ride, i decided to drive a bit in the parking lot. i put the van into reverse and just as i started to move, there was a loud clank and thud. there was something seriously wrong. i saw that the rear tires both were crooked, the van, lower, and that the rear axle was broken into 2 parts. a policeman verified that the car was broken so it could stay there until towed. it was flatbed towed to a ford service center, where they had to replace the rear axle assembly, shock absorber assemblies, rear stabilizer bar, spindles, rear parking brake cable (which had rusted and seized up) assemblies and inner and outer tie rods and nuts and bolts.. at the time the van had less than 71,000 miles on it. we were very lucky that we weren't still traveling down the highway when the axle went kerplunk! *tr

Tl* 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.

2002 ford windstar:abs and brake warning lights in dashboard on. abs not working. was told very common problem...defect with abs. *tr

On our 2002 windstar van, every now and then it takes longer distance for brakes to work properly, especially if it is raining. under the recall campaign, some time ago, wire harness/fuse link was replaced by a ford dealer. we seems to have the same problem of abs and brake lights come on and go intermittently. we had the brakes checked, and everything seems to be ok. brakes taking longer distance to apply and it is very unpredictable, scary and to get used to it. i do not know what to do? *tr

Rear axle crack for no reason. person driving almost involved in crash. assuming faulty design in axle. *tr