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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 10
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 153,608 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that both the yellow ABS and the red brake light illuminate intermittently. He stated that the lights would stay off for approximately 2-3 days and then illuminate again. The contact stated that the failure was caused by a circuit failure in the ABS unit in the computer programming. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall or service bulletin available. The failure and current mileages were 56,000. Updated 06/05/08 the consumer stated fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch onto the master cylinder. Updated 06/05/08
- Penn, PA, USA
: the contact stated while braking from 10 mph under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the PCM and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.
- New Salem, PA, USA
: the contact stated while driving 10mph, there was a total loss of the brakes without any prior warning. The contact managed to maneuver the vehicle to a local independent repair shop. The mechanic discovered the brake pressure switch wiring melted which allowed leakage of all the brake fluid. The mechanic suggested this failure was related to the cruise control deactivation switch. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V388000, regarding the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The mechanic disconnected the cruise control switch due to a possible fire risk and added more brake fluid. No further repairs were made.
- Deland, FL, USA
While pulling into an inclined driveway the accelerator pedal went to the floor. This condition causes the vehicle to take off and ran into steel frame of a door, the vehicle front wheel was still spinning until the ignition switch was turned off. The vehicle was tow to the dealer. The cause of the problem has not been determined at this time.
- Twin Bridges, MT, USA
The vehicle accelerated while waiting in line to move forward at a stop light, the consumer has his foot on the brake. The vehicle jumped, as result, the consumer had a front collision.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
When starting the vehicle it jerked forward without warning. The consumer almost injured her son.
- Mcclellandtown, PA, USA
When at a stop and with foot is on the brake vehicle revved and rpms inceased. Consumer put vehicle in park and then it accelerated without warning. Dealer notofied.
- Redford, MI, USA
- New Weston , OH, USA