ABS and brakes lights came on. ABS inoperable. Stopping distance greatly increased.

- Monroe, MI, USA

ABS warning lights continue to come on even after repair.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the ABS and the brake warning lights illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the failure was not located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 89,100.

- Savannah, GA, USA

My ABS light and brake light will not go off there is an electrical problem that prevents the lights from going out and the use of lights inside my vehicle. The open door light is always on causing me to fear for my childrens saftey not knowing if the breaks will work or if my doors are secure.

- Euclid, OH, USA

The ABS light and the parking light comes on about 5 minutes after the car is started.

- Coatesville, IN, USA

ABS malfunctioned - caused damage.

- Homer, IN, USA

My ABS light brake light turned on, im able to reset but after less than 5 min. Of vehicle warm up the ABS/brake light is back on again.

- Torrance, CA, USA

The ABS light and brake light intermittently comes on while driving.

- Omaha, NE, USA

ABS light and brake light stay on. Have new brakes. Interior lights keep flashing on and off when driving battery light stays on. I have had battery tested.

- Sikeston, MO, USA

My ABS and brake light keep coming on. I have had several items done to fix problem including tune up, cleaning of contacts. I am now told that the ABS circuit controller may be bad. This is a $1,500 job that just may fix the problem. I have already spent about $600. Judging from the hits I get on the internet this is not an isolated problem.

- New Kent, VA, USA

The ABS warning light, trac off warning light, brake warning light all come on intermittently at various speeds. This has happened daily since first noticing it 3 or 4 years ago. Reported to dealer and dealer diagnosed as fault ABS electronic control module with internal fault. Service technician didn't think this was a safety issue unless operating in slippery road conditions. Researching the issue on line revealed volumes of others who report similar problems. This is a $2000-$2500 repair. It appears Ford is aware of the defect and has been for some time and is making money off this repair instead of just recalling the vehicle to fix the repair. If the ABS goes out in slippery road conditions I think the safety risks are significant that Ford should bear the responsibility for the costs incurred for this repair.

- Appleton, WI, USA

ABS light and brake light on dash stays on majority of the time, transmission went out without warning in the driveway with no power, and there is a noticeable change at times in the cruise speed control while driving revving up the engine. Had the transmission replaced as a result. There appears to be rust and crack in the axle.

- Sullivan , MO, USA

ABS and brake lights are illuminated on the dash board. Vehicle repair shop can not find out why lights are on.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

My 2003 Ford Windstar has the ABS and brake light on I feel this is a danger for my family to be in this car with the known incidents that have happened! please help get this problem solved!

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

The ABS light luminates and stays lit after the vehicle has warmed up.

- Allen, TX, USA

Starting this year (2012), you can not get an inspection sticker in New Hampshire if the ABS light is on. Approximately 3 years ago the brake and ABS light would periodically light up on the dashboard. Shortly after the lights appeared, the brakes would make a horrible squealing and grinding noise. I took it into the mechanic and he said there was nothing wrong with the brakes. About 6 months later, the brake and ABS light was permanently on. In late March of 2012 I brought the van in for new front brakes but he was unable to shut off the brake and ABS lights. After the brakes were installed the squealing and grinding noise became permanent. When I took it back to the mechanic he said the brakes were fine. So I took it to another mechanic in June of 2012 and he replaced the rear brakes along with rear drums, oscillators, wheel cylinder and brake fluid. This mechanic was able to shut off the brake and ABS light, (he said the code was C1185-ABS) which was a good thing because he said nh now required the ABS brakes to be working in order to receive an inspection sticker. However it only lasted about 2 days and the lights came back on along with the squealing and grinding noises. In July of 2012 I took the van back to the mechanic that did the rear brakes to get my New Hampshire inspection sticker. He looked at the brakes again but could not find anything wrong with them. He connected it to the computer and it came up with the same code (C1185-ABS) but he was unable to clear it. Therefore, legally I was not able to get my nh state inspection sticker. He did recommend a new ABS pump but I have not done that yet.

- Londonderry, NH, USA

After reaching speeds of 30 mph the ABS and brake warning lights come on. Will reset after car turns off only to apear again. Braking does not seem to be affected.

- Geneseo, NY, USA

My brake light and ABS light stays on.. I had my brakes serviced.. and they are fine.. the light won't go off.

- Duluth, GA, USA

ABS and brake light will come on and off. And battery and alternator keeps going bad.

- Walla Walla, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that he maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road to restart it. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was normal. The manufacturer also stated that the contact would have to pay for any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Windsor Mill, MD, USA