10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,765 miles

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problem #75

Aug 031999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS system continually failing, several component replacement(sensors, module assembly and cleaning of the sensor rings), however failure indicator light continues to illuminate on occasions. Mjs

- Muncie, IN, USA

problem #74

Aug 261999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brake system is continually failing, replacement of components do not rectify failures. Mjs

- Muncie, IN, USA

problem #73

Sep 071999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system cause unknown. Dealer adjusted the rotors which did not correct the problem.

- Eastern, PA, USA

problem #72

Jun 191996

Windstar

  • miles
While driving vehicle at either high or low speeds ABS brakes would lock up on their own.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

problem #71

Jun 301999

Windstar

  • miles
The ABS light comes on. Recall notice #99V14700 was received for hydraulic cylinder system. Had ABS checked at dealer & sticker was applied control unit that went bad & needed replacing. Had no problems with brake system prior to recall notice.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #70

Aug 251999

Windstar

  • miles
Ea 96-026, when traveling at low speeds and coming out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic, experienced brakes fading away which resulted in extended stopping distance. Consumer unsure if pedal traveled to the floorboard. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.

- Palmer, MA, USA

problem #69

Jun 301999

Windstar

  • miles
ABS light keeps coming on. Had received recall notice 99V14700 for hydraulic cylinder system. Took to dealer & had ABS checked. Hydraulic control circuit went bad & needed replacing.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #68

Apr 201999

Windstar

  • miles
ABS brake light keeps coming on. Would add brake fluid & light goes out. Taken to dealer & was informed by mechanic a code would come up, even after brake fluid had been added. This happens every 2 months.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #67

Jul 271999

Windstar

  • miles
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to G to the floor, and extended stopping distance.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #66

Jul 261999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
When applying the brakes the steering wheel jumps all over the place. Dealer replaced warped pads and rotors. Problem exists again.

- Fallston, MD, USA

problem #65

Jul 131999

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying ABS brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Right brake pad had come apart, right rotor damaged and had to be replaced. No warning light before failure.

- Andalusia, AL, USA

problem #64

Jul 081999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
EA96026; brake pedal fades/extended stopping distance. In an emergency stopping situation, when slamming on the brakes vehicle keeps going and does not stop. This happens on any type of road surface and any type of weather. Dealer was notified about problem, but is not able to duplicate the problem with the brakes. Please provide futher details.

- Spanaway, WA, USA

problem #63

Jun 301999

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
There is a leakage within master cyclinder. Also, ABS light is on and light won't go off. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Lincoln, MT, USA

problem #62

Oct 271998

(reported on)

Windstar

  • miles
ABS warning light was on. Dealer has repaired the brakes 5 times. It is a repeating problem. Please provide futher information.

- Pomona, NY, USA

problem #61

Jun 051996

Windstar

  • miles
Consumer has gotten brakes repaired over 15 times. Each time brakes only lasted one month. Also ruining rotors and pads. Also, vehicle pulls to one side, shakes and acts like it is stuck in neutral. Door sliding locks and unlocks on its own, no exit at times.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #60

Feb 251999

Windstar

  • miles
Brakes failed (when my wife was driving with our 6 year old son with her) with no warning, pedal went to floor and only slowed the van when your foot was all the way down. Brought it to two Ford dealers before they diagnosed that the ABS/hcu is not working, replacement part and labor is est. At $1,400. Out of my pocket, plus I have been without vehicle for 3 weeks and counting, and had to have it towed. Also the first local garage replaced the master cyl in an attempt to fix it another $300.

- Natick, MA, USA

problem #59

Feb 141999

Windstar

  • miles
ABS light came on, went to the dealer, dealer replaced the left front wheel speed sensor and reset the ABS module. Two days later ABS light back on at 60 mph. Dealer says now the module that was reset is burned out. Wants to charge $531 plus labor to replace. If the module was reset, how did they not know the module was burned out the first time?

- North East, MD, USA

problem #58

Feb 151999

Windstar

  • miles
Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. Driving style is considered conservative.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #57

Jan 011998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving approximately at any speed and applying the brake pedal, the brakes take longer to stop, and there's too much play on the brake pedal.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #56

Sep 011998

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ford told me tsb's were only to help mechanics to solve problems that they know exists, but that they don't give me any right unless I purchased their extended warranty coverage. Don't consumers have any rights? I bought this van because it got 5 stars in crash tests. I didn't know it would first inactivate the ABS by losing its sensor. Then another sensor would go, causing the van to downshift to low 1 when you were driving 55 miles an hour down the road. They should stand by their product. My van also clunks when I take it out of park. I refuse to pay my dealer any more money for something that I think that they should fix. I spent $140 to find out my ABS sensor was defective, another $90 to have it replaced. Then another $95 to have the sensor replaced in the transmission.

- New Lebanon, NY, USA

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