Sending unit under front of brake master cylinder leaks. Corroded wiring harness of transmission causing erratic operation and a warning message about the transmission. Could have caused an engine compartment fire or a locked up transmission while driving.

- Rochester, NY, USA

While driving the ABS and brake light came on, the odometer displayed only dashes. After doing a google search, was able to identify the problem as a leaking brake pressure deactivation switch xw7Z 9F924 ba. Switch was replaced along with #10 fuse and all problems resolved. Internet research provide the link to this site for reporting.

- Northampton, PA, USA

First indication was the ABS light, then the #10 fuse blew losing the odometer, A/C, etc. Turns out the brake pressure deactivation switch is leaking brake fluid causing things to short out. I now have to replace that switch, cable and some parts on the ABS.

- Harrodsburg, KY, USA

Noticed cruise control does not work in July 08, not sure for how long as I do not use this feature. Started to lose brake fluid about a year ago, added brake fluid on 9/14/08. 9/16/08 ABS light came on & stayed on. Odometer & speedometer stopped working. Decided to check recalls and complaints, was amazed at the number of similar problems, but yet no recall. Mileage was 81,000+. no ABS brakes and not knowing your speed are safety issues. I had a 95 Ford Windstar which Ford bought back from me due to equipment failures at 45,000 miles but I had to buy another Windstar. Ford should provide a recall and fix these problems. I planned to drive this car for several more years, now what am I going to do. This car requires new brakes almost every year. There is definitely engineering problems that Ford should be responsible for fixing. I had a huge repair bill at the Ford dealer about 4 years ago, I think it was the rear axle.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

Odometer stopped working. Speedometer stopped working. ABS light constantly on. Vents (hot\cold) not working.

- Windsor, 00, USA

Constantly losing brake fluid. Cruise control quit working, ABS light comes on and stays on. Blows fuses A/C quits speedometers doesn't work. Replaced sensor on bottom of brake fluid reservoir, will have to replace ABS module and possibly ECU unit.

- Ramona, CA, USA

Speedometer, odometer stopped working. ABS light came on. Tires have squealed around corners. No cruise control. Saw website on common, poorly engineered problem. Recommended that NHTSA be notified. Hopefully Ford will repair after recall.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

ABS & traction control dash lights on continuously. Speedometer not accurate & no cruise control operation. No ABS brakes?

- Colchester, VT, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost complete power, with the exception of the headlights, air conditioner, and radio. The vehicle was towed and has not been inspected by a mechanic. Prior to being towed, the ABS light has been illuminated for some time. The transmission was replaced in October of 2007. The current and failure mileages were 110,279.

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

We are having problems with the odometer, speedodometer (not working), ABS brake lights staying on and #10 fuses keeps blowing.

- Erie, PA, USA

The ABS and speedometer stops working, due to a blown fuse, caused by brake fluid leaking from a pressure switch at the front of the brake master cylinder.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

Loss of speedometer function, odometer function, cruise control, ABS controls on 2000 Windstar as a result of short circuiting due to leaking cruise control de-activation switch.

- Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 00, USA

My 2000 Ford Windstar ABS, cruise, control and speedometer/odometer light came on. Took to Ford dealer said the pressure switch and pigtal splice in harness was defective. Also the ECM, electronic control module was defective. The deal replaced the pressure switch for $302. To replace the ECM was $1200 and couldn't afford to replace. ABS system not working as defective.

- Richmond, VA, USA

I have a 2001 Ford Windstar and the fuse #10 kept blowing and the A/C, speedometer, odometer, etc.. stopped working. After researching on internet I found the culprit was a leaky brake pressure deactivation switch, which once I disconnected it the fuse stopped tripping and the ac and dashboard worked. I found that the brake pressure deactivation switch has leaked and also corroded and started to melt the cruise control wires, which hasn't worked in a while, and the ABS light has been on and off for a while. This is a known fire hazard by Ford and there is not yet a recall though it is very dangerous. I had to remove fuses 101 and 102 to prevent a fire and will need to replace the brake pressure deactivation switch at my own expense.

- Monrovia, MD, USA

2000 Ford Windstar. Brake fluid leaking out of the connector at the bottom of the brake cylinder-caused an electrical short (started smoking), now the ABS light is staying on and fuse # 10 keeps blowing. When fuse 10 goes so does the operation of the speedometer and cruise control.

- Alexandria, VA, 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

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. He added brake fluid to the vehicle and drove it for approximately one week before the failure recurred. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found nothing wrong. Three weeks later, the contact located a brake fluid leak at the end of the master cylinder. The brake fluid destroyed the wiring for the electrical system, causing the instrument panel to fail. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 140,000.

- England, AR, USA

My 2000 Ford Windstar has been blowing the number 10 fuse which causes the speedometer, odometer, heat and or air conditioner to not work. A Ford mechanic has looked at it a couple of times, but can't find out why and it is very expensive to keep looking. The funny thing is when the fuse blows it does not seam to add mileage to the odometer, mime has read the same mileage for awhile. I have had this problem a few years, I just keep replacing fuses.

- Auburn, ME, USA

I slowly went over railroad tracks and the car just died as I was driving. I had to coast to the side of the road. Put in park, started up again, until I got to the red light, and it died again. This happened about 5 more times - I was finally able to get out of the road and into a parking lot.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

Ford Windstar - brake pressure switch failure - switch has failed - leaked brake fluid into the elctrical connector and causes intermittent short circuit. This short circuit blows fuse #10 10amp. When fuse blows, driver is unable to control climate control system. Lack of defrost function & loss of temperature control has caused severe fogging of windshield while operating vehicle during past two weeks.

- Prince Frederick, MD, USA