2.3
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,719 miles
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ABS light lit check engine light on.
- Voorhees, NJ, USA
Before we bought the van we noticed the brake light was on and the cruise control didn't work we asked the car dealer about it he was very vague (surprise) said the brake was a sensor thing in the emergency brake wiggle it and it would go away plus the cc was probable a fuse thing. So we bought it anyways (we really needed it) then the ABS light kept coming in we got new brakes th at helped for about a day then everything started to light up again we took it for inspection ask about cc for an upcoming trip mechanic said it was a leaking brake line and would order the part. He put on the new part and said to check about a recall so I got on the internet and found information about the fire hazard and then was led here to report what had happened with ours.
- Waynesboro, PA, USA
ABS light has suddenly started intermittently illuminating.
- Hillsboro, OR, USA
ABS light would come on and stay on minutes after getting into car. Approx 6mo. To a year the cruise control went out. Now the speedometer quit working and the odometer went out. The air cond blows but no cold air. Looked on the internet for solutions and found that alot of people were having the same problem. Some incidents the brake fluid was dripping down and causing a fire. Hopefully there will be a recall. I will probably try to get the ABS sensor on the master cylinder replaced.
- Louisville, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. Whenever the contact starts the vehicle, the ABS light illuminates on the instrument panel. He took the vehicle to autozone and advance autoparts and was informed that he needed to take the vehicle to the dealer or a service shop. The contact has not yet taken the vehicle to be inspected by the dealer. He discovered that other vehicles were experiencing the same failure. Updated 05/19/08
- Edwardsville, IL, USA
ABS ECM failure - ABS brake light when it's hot. 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Brake fluid leaking out of the connector at the bottom of the brake cylinder and caused an electrical short (started smoking), now the ABS light is staying on and fuse # 10 keeps blowing.
- Patterson, LA, USA
Yellow ABS warning light consistently comes on.
- Villas, NJ, USA
Intermittent failure of ABS braking system as indicated by dash warning light. Advised that this is probably failing ABS module.
- Matthews, NC, USA
Have had constant problems with my 2000 Ford Windstar since 40,000 miles. Have already done the overhaul for the check engine light and the ABS light still comes on and off daily for the last 3 years. Replaced the cruise control activation switch 2 years ago, but I guess the leaking fluids have destroyed my ECU. Also have cleaned and checked all wheel sensors which has not helped at all. I used to be a Ford man, but after these problems and $$$ spend, I'm very cautious of Ford now!
- Dundalk, MD, USA
ABS light frequently comes on, and sometimes goes off. Sometimes, braking is hard.
- Mechanicville, NY, USA
For Windstar 2000, ABS light comes on after a few minutes of driving. Get code C1185. Started in May 2006 and happens daily. Recently red brake light is coming on after hard braking. Brakes have been inspected and are supposedly fine.
- Morgan Hill, CA, USA
I purchased a used 2000 Ford Windstar in December of 2006. This complaint is regarding the ABS system. About 3 months ago, at 85,000 miles, the ABS light began illuminating intermittently. After checking the codes, and doing some research, I discovered that I among the many, many owners faced with an expensive replacement of the ECU. I have not spent the money to replace the unit as I am awaiting possible restitution by Ford.
- Spring Creek, NV, USA
1st occurrance Feb 2002 -ABS light came on, clunk noise from front brakes, pedal went all the way to floor butdid not stop vehicle ealer replaced rt cracked ring gear. In Feb 2003 - same scenario but left side. In checking internet sites, found numerous (1 site, mycarstats.com had 30+) complaints of same problem occurring-this is dangerous. Many of the complaints reported they had to hit an obstacle to stop their vehicle. Is this problem with the 2000 Ford Windstar being "investigated", how many complaints does it take to get action"?"
- Buena Park, CA, USA
- Deltona, FL, USA