2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,333 miles

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problem #6

Feb 282010

Windstar 6-cyl

  • 115,000 miles
My 2000 Ford Windstar, ABS light comes on sporadically about every time I drive it the light comes on. Of course I live in northern mn and I need ABS. Its a hazard, when I don't know if I'm going to be able to stop. I took it into a mechanic and pulled the code C1185(power relay circuit malfunction). Needs a new ABS module.

- Crosby, MN, USA

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problem #5

Mar 212008

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
2000 Windstar ABS problem with dtc 1185 retrieved from ABS module. Problem occurs more when hot. ABS light on only.

- Ferron, UT, USA

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problem #4

Dec 202006

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
Intermittent ABS brake light and Ford trouble code C1185 problem goes away during cold weather - returns in warm weather.

- Spring Creek, NV, USA

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problem #3

Apr 012007

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
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

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problem #2

Jun 292005

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
Brake fluid found leaking from hydraulic control unit of antilock brake system. Have had issues with spongy pedal feel since car was three years old. Dealer would adjust rear brakes which provided some improvement. Recently ABS light would come on when braking to a stop down hill then would go out. This was traced to low brake fluid level. Investigation uncovered leak from control unit. There are a number of complaints listing pedal going all the way to floor. Wonder if this could be the problem? I am a hydraulic system engineer and have been fixing my own cars for over 30 years and have never seen a leak from an undamaged static seal in a braking system. This tells me that the hydraulic control unit was improperly assembled at the factory or has a material defect.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jul 142004

Windstar 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
ABS light lit for 2 months. Brought to dealer who informed us the module "went bad" and our ABS system was inoperative. The repacement part costs over $800. Such a failure of a critical safety feature is worth looking at. An internet search turned up numerous reports of problems with the 2000 Ford Windstar ABS system.

- Stratford, CT, USA

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