Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V101000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/14/1994 to 05/21/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 250283 | 05/10/2002 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/04/2002 | 04/09/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. during assembly, some brake lines were installed in a twisted position, causing contact with the dash panel insulator above the catalytic converter. this contact could abrade the brake line corrosion protection, consequently, salt or water absorbed in the dash panel insulator would promote corrosion. this corrosion could ultimately lead to a leak in the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leakage of brake fluid will result in brake light activation. extended stopping distance could also result, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. a brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. a brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. owner notification began may 10, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V147000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/16/1996 to 05/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 789723 | 06/16/1999 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/14/1999 | 06/16/1999 | 571 | 135 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: minivans. the brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. these vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, passenger car brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 16, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 16987 | 07/01/2003 | 10003853 | Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 12230 | 12/01/1998 | 615491 | All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 985A48 | 03/18/1998 | 613013 | On some vehicles the anti-lock brake system (abs) pump motor may run while applying the brake when turning and driving over a bump. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 985A51 | 03/18/1998 | 613022 | On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-wheel anti-lock braking systems (4wabs) due to misdiagnosis of 4wabs concerns which may result in replacement of functional components. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 6392 | 06/01/1999 | 606819 | Some vehicles may exhibit abs (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 09/03/1999 | |
| 97211 | 01/20/1997 | 51395 | Brakes - anti-lock - abs pump motor activation while braking over a bump or an incline - vehicles with traction control - vehicles built through 9/15/96. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 15682 | 03/01/2002 | 636312 | Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 12808 | 06/01/1999 | 606880 | Some vehicles may exhibit abs (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no dtc (diagnostic trouble code). *tt | 09/07/1999 | |
| BC1014497020 | 01/02/1997 | 51205 | Complaints of the red brake lamp or the yellow abs lamp on, checking the master cylinder brake fluid level should be the first step. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0083970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51026 | If red brake lamp or the yellow abs lamp is on, verify the master cylinder is full with brake fluid. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 11505 | 08/01/1998 | 613763 | Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt | 08/01/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 15719 | 03/01/2002 | 636361 | Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| 14656 | 02/01/2001 | 619160 | Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 982465 | 04/01/1998 | 603531 | Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freeezing temperatures. *yc | 02/24/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| 985020 | 11/01/1998 | 613045 | Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes. this may be caused by brake fluid and water contamination of circuit 361 and connector c102 under the master cylinder. *ak | 06/16/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE96042 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/1996 | 10/31/1996 | BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOPPING | ||
| Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 ford windstars malfunction during braking, which results in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
| RQ04003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/27/2004 | 10/07/2004 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| On april 4, 2002, ford motor company notified odi of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (my) 1995 and 1996 windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02v-101).according to ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles manufactured at the oakville assembly plant from january 14, 1994 through may 21, 1996 resulted in some vehicles with mis-positioned brake lines that could contact a dash panel insulator.such contact could abrade the brake line protection coating and result in corrosive failure of the brake lines. odi opened rq04-003 to investigate complaints of brake line failure in windstar vehicles that were:(1) located outside the recall region; or (2) built after the recall range.regarding the latter group, ford changed the assembly process after may 21, 1996 to eliminate the mis-build problem.the failure rates in the my 1996 windstar vehicles built after the process change are relatively low in both the salt-belt states. with respect to the my 1995 and 1996 vehicles built during the period of concern that were not sold or registered in salt belt states, the failure rate is also low.the related brake line warranty claim rate for those vehicles is also low. accordingly, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the my 1995-96 windstar vehicles that were not included in recall 02v-101.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE98056 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/28/1998 | 02/24/1999 | REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM | ||
| Alleged rear axle trailing arm may fracture with the vehicle in motion, potentially posing a risk of loss of vehicle control. | ||||||
| EA96026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/31/1996 | 02/18/2000 | BRAKE PEDAL FADE/EXTENDED STOP DISTANCE | ||
| Consumers report that the brakes on certain 1995 and 1996 ford windstars malfunction during braking, resulting in brake pedal fade and extended stopping distances. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||
| RQ04003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/27/2004 | 10/07/2004 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| On april 4, 2002, ford motor company notified odi of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (my) 1995 and 1996 windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02v-101).according to ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles manufactured at the oakville assembly plant from january 14, 1994 through may 21, 1996 resulted in some vehicles with mis-positioned brake lines that could contact a dash panel insulator.such contact could abrade the brake line protection coating and result in corrosive failure of the brake lines. odi opened rq04-003 to investigate complaints of brake line failure in windstar vehicles that were:(1) located outside the recall region; or (2) built after the recall range.regarding the latter group, ford changed the assembly process after may 21, 1996 to eliminate the mis-build problem.the failure rates in the my 1996 windstar vehicles built after the process change are relatively low in both the salt-belt states. with respect to the my 1995 and 1996 vehicles built during the period of concern that were not sold or registered in salt belt states, the failure rate is also low.the related brake line warranty claim rate for those vehicles is also low. accordingly, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the my 1995-96 windstar vehicles that were not included in recall 02v-101.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| RQ04003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/27/2004 | 10/07/2004 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| On april 4, 2002, ford motor company notified odi of a defect condition that could result in extended stopping distances in approximately 250 thousand model year (my) 1995 and 1996 windstar minivans sold or registered in salt belt states (recall 02v-101).according to ford, improper brake line routing in vehicles manufactured at the oakville assembly plant from january 14, 1994 through may 21, 1996 resulted in some vehicles with mis-positioned brake lines that could contact a dash panel insulator.such contact could abrade the brake line protection coating and result in corrosive failure of the brake lines. odi opened rq04-003 to investigate complaints of brake line failure in windstar vehicles that were:(1) located outside the recall region; or (2) built after the recall range.regarding the latter group, ford changed the assembly process after may 21, 1996 to eliminate the mis-build problem.the failure rates in the my 1996 windstar vehicles built after the process change are relatively low in both the salt-belt states. with respect to the my 1995 and 1996 vehicles built during the period of concern that were not sold or registered in salt belt states, the failure rate is also low.the related brake line warranty claim rate for those vehicles is also low. accordingly, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the my 1995-96 windstar vehicles that were not included in recall 02v-101.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 3 | 08/01/1996 | |
| We have been having our abs light come on when the van travel on the highway. when traveling at speeds between 50-55 after 3-10 miles at this speed the abs light comes on. this problem started in dec 1998 and the dealership thought they fixed the problem by cleaning the sensors. the problem kept coming back . now we were informed that there is a toothed collar on the front axles that the sensors monitor for speed. these rings crack and the sensor picks up the crack. the dealership replaced the left front axles on the van on 24 sept 1999. they figured this would fix the problem. we drove the van to my parents home in scranton, pa and 7 miles into the journey the abs came on again. the problem will not go away and ford has no spare parts to replace these rings until 15 oct. how can someone place a 5 star government safety rating on a vehicle when the main safety does not operate. within the last 3 months this van has had the subframe mount, steering rods and part and last the whole left axle. if we keep this up my wife will have a whole new van. we have a handicapped child and the van is very useful for him and his baby brother. we don't drive it but local any more. we don't feel safe. we are asking how this van received a 5 star safety rating and what could you do to help us get this problem corrected. we only buy american made cars, but as of latley i am looking at old junk cars. please feel free to contact us at anytime to talk about this. thank you for you time. | |||
| In cold snowy weather when appying the abs brakes, they failed three times, causing an accident, took to dealer, couldn't find problem . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 5 | 08/31/1996 | |
| Please send a report out to consumers, and find out who else is having these brake problems. i went to firestone for a second opinion after 5 times at ford, the mechanic tells me he sees this often, mainly due to plastic calipers hanging up, they say the calipers are faulty, which cause the pads to get eaten up and rotors to wearout. ford turned my new rotors 3 times, leaving me, with rotors that after warranty i would have to replace at my cost. only when i threatned arbitration did they replace them. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/09/2002 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 02 v 101 000/manufacturer's recall 02s36 concerning brake line failure which occurred while driving. problem was due to loss of brake fluid. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 180609 | ||
| The brake & abs lights were coming on intermittently then the brakes started squeaking and eventually started at least scrubbing on the right side. also, when you push the brake pedal down, it felt soft. this started happening again at the beginning of october of this year and the right front brakes are scrubbing. and, the brake pedal feels soft, again. my husband replaced the brakes on 12/28/09 and we had to have the right front axle and spindle replaced on 01/13/10. we had the recall no. 09s09 work performed at richard haney ford in carrollton, georgia on 12/17/09. new front brakes were also put on by mechanics on 12/12/08 & 09/17/07. | |||
| 10/19/2009 | 82400 | 1 | |
| The abs warning light comes on when driving. i can stop and shut the van off and it will be all right. 1996 ford windstar 82,400 miles. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 154194 | ||
| Vehicle brought in for smoke from under hood. found cruise control deactivation switch caught on fire. sheehy ford ro# 611676 | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 106954 | ||
| I maintained my windstar properly. it began to leak coolant and engine light. ford dealership stated it needed a new engine. due to faulty head gasket causing leak of coolant. ford canada agreed to cover some of the cost but not all of it. said if i declined their offer they would withdraw all offers. so i took it. i couldn't afford the bill as it was. i have since seen a small claims court in quebec found that ford was responsible for the repairs related to the head gasket. i have contacted ford canada customer complaint center. and told they will not reimburse me for the expenses. and that although they lost the complaint in quebec in all other canadian proviences they have one. even a class action suit. why would they pay a portion of the repair if they were not responsible??? i feel they are responsible for the full cost of the engine repair. | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 77000 | ||
| The 1996 ford windstar continues to have defective head gaskets as in 1994 and 1995 models. this lead to engine failure at 78,000 miles! the cost to replace the engine per miller ford was 4,778.00. we paid 19,000 for this vehicle and refuse to pay for a new engine! the nasa has stated the head gasket should last at least 120,000 miles or the life of the vehicle. we have had this ford windstar with a blown engine due to head gasket failure since last december, but continue to make monthly payments on this dead ford windstar. we pay taxes, insurance, and montly payments to ford credit for the next 18 months or so. we just discontinued registration fees as the dmv told us we could do this. ford refuses to acknowledge this problem and is not standing up to it's committment of quality care to it's customers. i urge anyone who is considering buying a ford to do their research. ford is a company that does not stand behind it's promises. we will never own another ford although our family has never owned anything but until now. ford wake up! | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 78000 | ||
| My 1996 ford windstar van's engine assembly must be replaced due to persistent internal coolant loss into the engine, despite repeated trips to the dealership with complaints of classic head-gasket symptoms. ford displayed blatant neglegence and dishonesty in its dealings with me. i took my van to dealership twice for head-gasket-like symptoms: excessive loss of coolant with no external leakage, gray smoke out of exhaust, and engine running rough. the first time the dealership said no problems could be found. two weeks later i returned to the dealership with the same symptoms, only this time more obvious, and the check-engine light had come on. the dealership determined my engine had overheated and that coolant was lost via the timing cover gasket, which they replaced and then returned the vehicle to me. exactly one thousand miles later i had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership, at which point they condemned my engine due to coolant entering the #1 cylindar. they offered to replace the engine for $3,650, which includes a 20% discount for the timing cover gasket work that was done for nothing. i refused the offer and managed to barely drive the vehicle home, where it now sits, undrivable. aware of the windstar head gasket problems from the beginning, i repeatedly stressed to the dealership my concern that this was a head gasket problem, but they repeatedly explained this was not the problem. they lied by saying no known gasket problems exist on the 1996 windstar, but i researched the nhtsa's records and found tsb 99-13-1 (titled "underdetermined loss of coolant"), which instructs dealerships to replace the gaskets in situations like mine. the tsb is very clear. i wrote the dealership a letter demanding help replacing the engine, but received no reply. i re-sent the same letter and documents to the dealership just yesterday. i can provide copies of all documents, as i have scanned them into a compressed pdf file for e-mail transmission. | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 45 mph brakes failed without warning, causing vehicle to collide with another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| While traveling on the highway the abs braking light appear on the dashboard and the pedal went all the way to the floor. please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 10335 | 3 | 10/06/1996 |
| The brake system and it's components failed, the abs light had come on constantly, the transmission burned out, and the engine was contaminated with coolant. the consumer requested a new vehicle or a new engine. mr scc | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 1 | ||
| Three of the four front capliper brake bolts were missing causing an awful grinding noise from the front undercarriage. nlm | |||
| 10/18/1997 | 01/09/1997 | ||
| Vehicle on 4th set of front brakes. vehicle has been owned for 21 months with 26000 miles, driven in normal condition. | |||
| The cruise control had an electrical short and the brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/27/2007 | 25000 | 2 | 08/02/1997 |
| Abs light stays on continuously. was told it was due to a problem on the right front wheel, replaced parts on right front wheel, abs light still stays on. no other reasons found for light to be on. numerous attempts to correct have not succeeded. *jb check engine light continues to stay on. i have paid $89 3 times to have 'diagnostics' run which show no reason for the light to be on, yet it continues to stay on which will not allow my car to pass state inspection. | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 1 | 11/12/1996 | |
| This is a second or follow-up for my earlier complaint filed on the day of teh incident. i just found additional information and wanted to append this to my complaint.*ak first complaint was about the total loss of braking in my 1996 ford windstar with 4 wheel discs and abs. with a dual braking system the rupture of a brake line should not cause total brake loss but this failure did cause just that. if the electrical power was not on some pedal was evident. once electrical power was on the pedal went to the floor. since the ruptured brake line was in the rear and the front brakes still had fluid and do most of the braking i would have expected to retain some stopping capability. i purchased the 4 wheel disc system to gain a safer and more secure vehicle. if the additonal of abs 4 wheel braking results in the loss of the dual master cylinder function , which is more critical, i think this option is less safe. the new information is the fact that other ford windstars have a recall for improperly installed brake lines which are subject to rust through and rupture. ford tells me that my vin is not in that group. i do not know if this is correct but the sumptoms sound identical. all the other brake lines in my car were in excellent shape save for the one to the rear brakes which ruptured and caused the loss of the fluid in the rear system. the front system retained fluid but did not pressurize the brakes. i assuem this failure was caused by the abs but i can not be sure if that is the actual cause. ford indciates that my need to replace the brake line is not the same as the existing recall. i am requesting that you investigate if the brake line problem with the windstar product is larger that originally thought. my car also is supposed to have the master cylinder signage updated on a recall. ford indicates my was done but i do not see any of the expected markings. perhaps these were applied and have fallen off or i could be looking in the wrong place. | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 58000 | 1 | 11/23/1996 |
| My 1996 ford windstar with abs 4 wheel disc brakes experienced total brake failure on the ny cross island highway. i managed to get the car off the highway and into a parking lot. despite having dual zone brakes and brake fluid remaining in the front brake system i had zero braking. i would think that paying extra for 4 wheel disk abs brakes would not be at the cost of losing the value of the dual master cylinder. i expected improved braking with the abs 4 wheel disk option. the loss of any braking mote than off-sets the heat discipatation and abs features. should having abs and disc brakes make a car less safe? the car with only 58,500 miles on it had a metal brake hose rust out. this line went to the right rear brakes and the failure was in the middle of the car above the spare wheel. other brake lines still appear rto be in excellent condition. i do not know why this one failed at this date. the real reason for this complaint is that i was surprised by the total loss of braking. i think this may be a design failure. shouldn't the front brakes still have worked? indeed with the ignition and system off some pedal was encountered but with the power on there was absolutely no pedal. the indicator lights did indicate a braking problem. this car has been reported to ford and to several dealers as the abs/traction contorl often automatically disengages. despite more that 20 attemtps to have this corrected at multiple dealers this problem persists. this is another problem that results in the loss of benefits in what should be a safety improvement. however, this report is not about the recurring traction control failure. this is only to surface the fact that braking force is totally lost when a brake line for the rear brakes fails.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/08/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| The left front excitor ring of the abs system failed. due to a crack in the ring, which allowed the ring to slide inward on the axle disengaging from the sensor. my wife came to the end of our driveway and attempted to stop. the antilock system prevented the brakes from engaging properly. the abs light came on and i brought the vehicle to metro ford in raynham, mass. they said the ring is made right on the axle and can not be replaced by itself. and replaced the axle with ring. that info proved to be a lie as other ford dealers i later called said they replace just the ring all the time. i have 25 years of prof. mechanic experience and i inspected and removed the axle to see if it showed any wear. *nlm *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*755180 | |||
| 03/14/2003 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The abs light illuminated on the dash board, and then the brake pedal traveled to the floor. *jb | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 62000 | 3 | 04/12/1999 |
| Abs and check engine light constant, replaced o2 sensor, replaced abs brakes, transmission problems causing vehicle to jerk and not change gears when running or parked, coolant leaking and door sensors are bad. all document known issues on.*jb http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_ford_windstar_1996.html - something needs to be done about this. this has gone on far to long and is putting peoples life at stake. i have children in my van and all of these are big issues that need to be address immediately. | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 10 | 01/01/2098 | |
| Engine light on. dealership stated that head gasket needed replacement and possible engine damage. found hundreds of complaints on internet relating to defect in 1995-1997 windstars with head gasket problems. ford dealership claims do not know anything about problem. contacting ford, but getting run around and tends not to speak to me since mileage is over 100,000. obvious problem, as evidence by the ability to easily find others with same issue. dealership suggested engine replacement at $4,000 or gasket replace at $1,200. another issue is abs light on. seems to be another issue where known problem with fords, but ford not able to fix. dt | |||
| 1 | 09/10/1997 | ||
| The brake bracket has gotten weak from rust and gets into rear hub causing a loud irritating noise. the rust causes the rear brake antilock sensor to light up in dash. *jg | |||
| Front two brakes were replaced twice within a year with additional return for brake adjustments due to erratic soft pedal. vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| While driving at 50mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle had extended stopping distance which caused the brakes to vibrate.*ak also the consumer stated that the antilock brakes activated when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement. the van was taken to suppes ford of johnstown pa who replaced the right front exciter ring. (excellent short form) *scc | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 40 | 11/01/1996 | |
| At original new car deliver and recurring at approx. 800 mile increments, the traction control system (an component of the 4 wheel disk abs option) disables itself and ceases to function. the car has been returned to the dealer and numerous complaints to ford have also been issues. i loss the value of traction control which is one of the reasons i purchsed this vehicle and paid a substantial upgrade fee for this option. despite many attemtps to resolve the problem still continues. traction control remains disabled until the car can be shut down and restarted. this is dangerous to do on a highway and means i go without traction control for long periods. this problem was also the source of a nys lemon law action. more than 4 ford dealerships have been asked to correct this problem without success.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| The abs light and check engine lights were on. the dealer mechanic replaced speed sensors and then told me the computer was also bad. he also told me that the main seal was leaking and said that ford had lots of problems with the 3.8l v6 engine. he told me i should get rid of the car. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling and applying brakes there is a grinding noise. she has to pump the brakes. abs braking system doesn't kick in there is a thumping noise. dealership is aware of problem., | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Abs false activated at low speed. probably typical for a vehicle with such high mileage.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Ongoing problem with excessive wear and replacement of brake system. pads/ rotors had to be replaced on five occasions within five years. reoccurring problem of a squealing noise coming from wheel when brakes were applied. feel free to provide any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling 30mph on side street and heard a noise. consumer applied brakes, and pedal went all the way to the floor. vehicle started pulling to right, she was able to control vehicle. dealership was aware of problem. mechanic stated that left rear backing plate and brake shoe anchor rivets sheared off. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brakes go soft to floor, have had lines bled 3 times, air in left front line each time, none in other 3. problem seems to be coming back more frequently. mechanic finds no fluid leak and master cylinder fluid is full. *ak | |||
| Consumer had to have whole head gasket set replaced, also brakes failed completly.*ak | |||
| While driving and upon making a sudden stop brake pedal goes all way to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance . consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated it was normal operation. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/22/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| The abs light has come on over 3 occasions. the first two times occurred within 2 years after the purchase of the van therefore the repair was under warranty. the most recent incident was 06/2000 due to a wire short and the repair costed $219. also, we just noticed that a piece of bar was broken off near the front alignment. took the van to the shop and found out the sway bar was broken off. the repair shop indicated that this part usually lasts the life of the van unless we hit something hard. this was not the case and the repair will cost $430. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 30 | 08/01/1996 | |
| When brakes are applied to stop the van, a grinding sound is heard, a vibration is felt in the brake pedal, and stopping distance is increased. abs light comes on occasionally. dealer on 9/30/00 said brake system is ok. problem persists.*ak | |||
| 10/31/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| My windstar has had several problems which cannot be found or corrected by the dealer until now, they can see that the slipping transmission needs to be replaced. i am afraid to spend $2,500 on a repair as the other undetectable problems are quite scary and have made me question the safety of this vehicle for a long time. the biggest problem is that the brakes will occasionaly grab hold of the front right tire for a split second while i am driving!! it happens and lets go so fast that it has never caused a problem but i am worried one day it won't let go! the car also has some electrical failings that just make me feel this car is not worth fixing, my speedometer bounces all over the place, the door ajar bell rings on and on sometimes, and the passanger window doesn't always go up and down. i really feel i need a new car, but am quite sad about having a $24,000 vehicle that is only 4 years old and is only worth $5,500 for a trade in. i have heard there were so many transmission & head gasket problems with the 95's that ford gives a special rebate upon trade in for a new ford, can you help me???*ak | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I applied my brakes at least 3 times and they did not grab or make any sound, no skid marks. i slid under the flat bed of a semi truck. my van was totaled. my daughter and i were injured. i called ford motor co., and was told they would do whatever my insurance agent said. my case is now under review with the adjuster board through nationwide insurance in dayton, ohio, where the accident occured. my adjuster said there is no way to check the anti lock system since there is a hole in the engine and the van can't be started. i would appreciate any help in this matter or suggestions. | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| No summary | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Speedometer fluctuated all over dial when car went over 30 mph; transmission just failed while car was being operated, it failed to shift and did not move while in traffic; brakes fade when coming to a stop all the time (i have requested repairs repeatedly, told no problem detected); car continues to roll 6-8 inches when parked on an incline; rear suspension creaks when getting in and out of car; several leaks in engine had to be repaired (gasket??). *ak | |||
| 04/24/2000 | |||
| Was parking vehicle on a street and pulling up into a corner parking spot, applied brakes, and vehicle kept on accelerating. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| While driving or when vehicle is in different gears , door ajar chime will sound when the doors are actually closed. also, the abs brake warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the abs system. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| There have been numerous failures of systems in my van. the engine must be replaced, the speedometer is out again. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| This vehicle has a soft (spongy) brake pedal, which results in extended stopping distances during hard or panic stops. this was emphasized recently when we narrowly avoided an accident on the interstate. the lack of braking effectiveness is not so obvious during normal driving. we have requested the dealer to repair this, originally shortly after the purchase, and just a week ago when the front brake pads were replaced. replacing the brake pads did not correct the problem. the dealer seems unable to understand or correct the problem. this problem relates to your ea 96026; and i have seen many other complaints in your file. this is a serious safety defect. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Braking has been fading for the past year resulting in excessive stopping distance. dealer checked brakes, found: brake are good. my wife had a front-end collision when the car in front of her hit a 3rd car cutting into their lane. *ak | |||
| 02/08/2000 | |||
| Anti-brake light keeps going off. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1999 | 10 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Brake pedal went to floor and no brakes in normal stop on dry pavement. then brakes were fine. 2 wks later happened again so took to ford. ford replaced all brakes due to heat from slightly set emergency brake (warning light was burned out they said). brakes to floor, but manuel brakes the next day. ford drained brake lines. happended again. ford said you will have manuel brakes--it takes a while for new brakes to settle in. kept happening-pedal to floor, manuel brakes, then normal braking. no improvement in 2 months so returned to ford. ford said no problem. on 12-22 rear ended a truck as brakes failed with no manuel brakes available. ford says no problem. ford engineer refuses to talk with me and sends the message that there is nothing that can cause that kind of problem. i don't know what to do. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 3 | ||
| When attempting to put vehicle into gear it doesn't shifting properly. also, abs light is on, and there are no abs brakes. vehicle has been into repair shop three times for repair service, and the dealer can't determie the cause. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance . also, the abs light stays illuminated while in motion. dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Tracking control system light/ abs brake light illuminate, indicating malfunction within the systems. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| The tracking control light and abs brake light illuminate, indicating a problem within the system. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| The abs light illuminates while vehicle is in motion. the dealer has inspected the brake system several times and could not correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Ea96026, braking system malfuctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result a crash. also, dealer replaced the front brakes twice. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 7 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Anti lock brake system is continually failing, replacement of components do not rectify failures. mjs | |||
| 6 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Abs brake light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system cause unknown. dealer adjusted the rotors which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/19/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle at either high or low speeds abs brakes would lock up on their own. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1999 | |||
| 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. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1999 | |||
| 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 .*ak | |||
| 06/30/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1999 | |||
| While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to g to the floor, and extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the steering wheel jumps all over the place. dealer replaced warped pads and rotors. problem exists again. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 3 | ||
| 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. *ak *ml | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| There is a leakage within master cyclinder. also, abs light is on and light won't go off. dealer is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1996 | 15 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 5 | |||
| Abs warning light was on . dealer has repaired the brakes 5 times. it is a repeating problem. please provide futher information. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| 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. | |||
| 02/14/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| 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 531.00 plus labor to replace. if the module was reset, how did they not know the module was burned out the first time? | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 0 | 12/01/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. driving style is considered conservative. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. also, abs system activated when it was not supposed to. dealer replaced the abs braking system at consumer's expense. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| Disc brakes are warping from excessive heat buildup within the abs brakes. dealer contacted, and stated the design of car has small brakes. repair work done at owner's expense. also, headlights are filling up with water when raining, could cause major problems/speedometer does not work properly. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Driving west bound on i-94 just part menomonie, wi, the left rear wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99. about 40 miles before that, the abs light came on. the brake pedal would go to the floor, but you did have minimal braking power by pumping the brakes up. the tow truck operator and my brother (who came to pick us up), thought it was a froozen wheel bearing. the patrol officer who took the rest of the family to the perkins while i waited for the tow truck found the wheel with the drum attached to it (all lug nuts were tight). within the first couple of months of ownership of the car, the right rear wheel bearing had frooze and locked the car up. we have also had to add about 4 ounces of brake fluid each year to the system due to the brake light coming on. we have also complained that when going down a hill and braking hard that the steering wheel would shimmy pretty bad. some other backgound on the wheel falling off is that we left gulf shores, alabama at 2:00 pm on 1/1/99. we drove i-65 up to i-90 in indiana. and then took i-94 heading for st. paul, minnesota. due to the bad weather those days (1/1/99 and 1/2/99), we had to drive through rain, freezing, rain, snow, and high winds. as stated, the wheel fell off around 7:30 pm on 1/2/99 about 3 miles past (west of) menomonie, wi. i had to wait until about 8:50 pm for the tow truck due to other cars being in the ditch. they couldn't tow it to stillwater, minnesota (where i leave, about 50 miles away) since they were busy that night. northtown ford called on 1/8/99 and stated that it would cost around $1,800 to $2,000 to fix. i've asked for the cause(s) of this failures, but they have been unable to tell me. please contact me if more information is needed and let me know what my next steps should be. thanks. | |||
| 02/16/1998 | 3 | ||
| The front brakes feel like they are grinding & grabbing when they are applied. this extends the stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Short in the abs system. | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1986 | |
| While driving about 35 mph the abs light came on until consumer shut off engine. then when he applied brakes again, the lights came on again. manufacturer and dealer have been contacted. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/12/1997 | |||
| When driving the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light came on. conumer had to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. also, when applying the brakes there is a loud noise. the brakes had been replaced three times. dealer told the consumer that brakes have to be replaced every year. consumer stated that there is another safety problem involving the electricalsystem. the lights keep coming on , as well as the light's on the dashboard keep coming on. in addition, gas gauge failed to indicate the proper amount of gas left in the tank. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1997 | 1 | 02/14/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs system failed. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Abs system has a short. | |||
| Abs light continues to go on / the right wheel is making a humming noise. | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| On highway driving tapped on brakes and the pedal went to the floor, no brakes at all, speed was approximately 40-55mph. no accidents or injuries. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1998 | |||
| The braking system malfunctioned, causing the front brake pads wear and tear at 20,000. also abs light came on, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 4 | 08/30/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed four times. | |||
| 06/10/1998 | 8 | ||
| Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. had new abs brakes put on vehicle. the rotors were cut twice. the subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Abs brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distace/brakes fading. also warped front brake rotors, causing vibration when brakes are applied. | |||
| Abs brake problems; intermittently, when applying the brakes, the brakes lock up. this happens under normal braking conditions, normal braking situation and dry roads. the dealer was not able to detect a problem with the braking system. taken to dealer on 1/17/97 ,9/15/97, 11/4/97 and 4/1/98. brakes locked up again on 5/19/98. dealer not able to correct brake problem. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Abs light and brake lights come on and the lock the brakes. | |||
| 05/08/1998 | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an accident. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1997 | 7 | 01/20/1996 | |
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes fail continuously, causing accident. | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 3 | 01/11/1997 | |
| Abs and hand brake failure. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 3 | 05/30/1997 | |
| Abs failure. | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Anti lock brakes lock up. | |||
| 01/10/1998 | |||
| Consumer was attempting to stop about 15-20 feet behind of other vehicle when abs became inoperative, causing consumer to rearend vehicle ,half of engine destroyed, all front end damaged, airbags did not deploy .consumer had extended stopping distance to 40-50 feet. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1997 | 7 | ||
| Abs brake lights come on. after applying brakes there's plenty of vibration. steering wheel has to be held tightly due to moving from side to side. took to dealer 6 times & brakes repaired each time. problem still exists. manufacturer said met warranty obligation. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1997 | 7 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle will not stop, usually takes about 2 car lengths before it stops. but it can also vary, depending on the speed. dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times/7 times rotors and calipers. this has to be done usually every 1500-3000 miles defect is occurring. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 02/07/1996 | |
| Abs brake system failed. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs problems; when applying the brakes on normal road conditions there is a grinding sound and the pedal goes to the floorbroad, and more stopping distance is required. dealer stated that the brake calipers were missing and were replaced under warranty. consumer is still experiencing a braking problem. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes.0 vehicle was involved in an accident. brakes were applied, but did not stop vehicle. pedal went completely to floor. also abs light came on at time of accident. cause has not been determined. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1997 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brake failure; also abs warning light keeps coming on. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1997 | |||
| The brakes on leased vehicle have gone bad, and the manufacturer is not willing to replace or repair these brakes, and the car is still under warranty. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| The vehicle's abs brakes failed and abs light came on. vehicle vibrated at high speed. brakes serviced at 20miles. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1996 | 1 | 11/21/1995 | |
| Defective antilock brakes. | |||
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal will continue to maneuver, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fade away. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| Was driving applied the brakes, vehicle slowed down then locked up and hit a mail truck . *ak | |||
| While driving, experienced abs failure, when attempting to slow/stop got no response, vehicle continued to go foward at same speed 20-25mph, rearended mail truck, no prior warning, no injuries. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Experiencing moments when extreme pressure must be used to stop. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1996 | 1 | 07/15/1996 | |
| Abs: applied brakes on bottom of slight incline, vehicle stopped at much longer distance than normal, excessive effort to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 8 | ||
| Transmission growls and sounds lke it is going to drop/hit the ground; also brake pedal gets mushy/soft, vehicle loses control. there is also loss of steering power. *ak | |||
| 11/14/1996 | |||
| Son was driving along approximately 20 mph and hit a sheet of ice and the vehicle just went to the right side of the road. the abs brakes seemed to have locked up suddenly. *ak | |||
| 03/02/1996 | |||
| When driving the abs brakes and traction off, light comes on, the brakes seem to grab and the vehicle slows down and suddenly stops with no intention of stopping. *ak | |||
| While driving experienced abs brake failure, when attempting to stop, pedal went to floor, almost had a crash, no prior warning. | |||
| 11/27/1996 | |||
| Upon making a right hand turn the anti-lock braking system did not send the proper message to the wheel sensor. *ak | |||
| The electrical abs anti-lock brake light keeps coming on and the engine check light also comes on. please describe. | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | 07/15/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brake failure, causing loss of control; also steering failure. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Abs, brake failure, when vehcile is cold and first started, brake has a soft pedal, extended stopping distance. *ak *slc | |||
| Driving down hill, around curve, expeienced brake failure, when applied brake vehicle shook and shimmied and steering vibrated, driver right front wheel smoked and was very hot, pass. front and rear wheels were cool, pedal went to floor, no warning.*ak | |||
| 07/30/1996 | |||
| The van has abs. when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal goes to the floor and the van does not stop.*ak | |||
| Abs brakes; after making a turn, at low speeds vehicle brakes locked up. please describe. *ak | |||
| While driving down street abs light and brake lights came on then auto would not stop, consumer hit another auto from rear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 12/29/2003 | 118000 | 4 | 03/09/1997 |
| Our 1996 ford windstar gl, which we purchased new, has 118000. we have experienced a broken (bouncing) speedometer, dome light malfunctioned, abs and brake light malfunctioned, and more recently, leaking coolant which is linked to a blown head gasket and check engine warnings. the cost has been astronomical. according to many other consumers, all of these issues are common with the 96 model. please investigate whether ford intends to make any recalls regarding these issues. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2003 | 1 | 11/04/2001 | |
| My check engine light stays on and if i hit the brakes suddenly the brake light will come on. *jb | |||
| 10335 | 7 | 10/06/1996 | |
| The abs light had flashed periodically, the transmission had burnt out, and the engine had become contaminated with coolant. the consumer had requested reimbursement for the charge of the rebuilt engine. scc *jb | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Brake/abs warning light on. | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Abs brake light stays on while braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1996 ford windstar. consumer requests a refund for money spent on repairs as a result of the problem described in a recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a brake fluid leak which damaged the abs module, closkspring and caused the cruise control not to work. the consumer stated in mid-late december she and her husband began to experience problems with braking and the abs light would come on and go off at random. braking was sometimes interrupted by a shuddering which delayed the action of the brake after the brake pedal was depressed, as if the abs did not want the brake to engage. this happened during normal braking as well as a quick press of the brake pedal, but in either case the braking was prolonged. the consumer stated the dealer repaired the problem with a kit and she was reassured the brake leak was fixed and there should be no more problems and there was nothing wrong with the action of the brakes. several days later, the consumer and her husband experienced the shuddering again while driving 65 mph. the consumers husband decided to purchase an abs module from an online dealer. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who agreed to install the part. the problem with the abs light and shuddering has been resolved. when the consumer received the recall notice, he went to the dealership with the receipts from the repair, but was told his vehicle was not one of the years covered for a refund of previous repairs. *jb | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 1 | 09/15/1996 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. two years ago around june 7 2003 while driving the van all weekend, when they got out of the van and walked into a store, were not into the store for 10 minutes and someone said that the vehicle on fire. had problems with abs light coming on, and they tried to have this fixed. were not successful in getting this fixed. the vehicle was totaled, and the insurance company covered it. she believed the problem was from the deactivation of cruise control switch. the fire started under the hood. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 132000 | 1 | 04/12/1999 |
| The computer that controls the abs malfunctioned, resulting in the anti lock brakes not engaging when vehicle was being driven on ice or snow. dealership was contacted.*ak *tc | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| While traveling on the interstate, check engine light appears on dashboard, and vehicle was leaking antfreeze. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer found head gasket had blown, replaced head gasket and thermostat, on several occasions the air conditioning leaks, brakes making grinding sound, dealer found anti-lock sensor failed, rear fender is rusted on passenger side. *tt | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1995 | |
| Abs brake sensor failed resulting in collision. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| Recall 99v147000. dealer did not take care for recall, and told consumer not to worry about it. manufacturer told owner to call nhtsa to receive the necessary treatment. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
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| No description given. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states brake (service) warning light started coming on when pulling away from a stop. also the antilock brake warning light is on. dealer found low brake fluid, the front brake linings, rotors, rear lings, and both rear wheel cylinders needed to be replaced. however consumers inspection found that dealership had never added brake fluid. consumer is requesting reimbursement for unnecessary repairs and would like to see brake fluid sensors recalled. *tt | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stqated the front and rear brakes were replaced.*tt | |||
| 02/04/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| While traveling on the interstate, check engine light appears on dashboard, and vehicle was leaking antfreeze. dealership is aware of problem.*ak dealer found head gasket had blown, replaced head gasket and thermostat, on several occasions the air conditioning leaks, brakes making grinding sound, dealer found anti-lock sensor failed, rear fender is rusted on passenger side. *tt | |||
| 08/10/1999 | 3 | 12/27/1998 | |
| Engine check light and the air bag light would intermittentl/simutaneously come on and cause loss of acceleration while traveling at highway speed. dealer notified. *ak consumer was informed that vehicle had a transmission leak, the speedometer was acting erractically, parking brake and brakes were inoperative,also the power windows were inoperative.*slc | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 7 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle sped up. while getting ready to exit off the highway vehicle stayed under cruise control module. as consumer attempted to slow down, vehicle was moving 65 mph without any control from consumer. in order to make vehicle stop consumer had to press brake pedal with both feet, and shift vehicle into neutral. eventually, vehicle was able to slow down, and consumer turned vehicle off, dealer replaced 2 lock tabs because one had slipped on the cruise causing it to stay on. trip speedometer was replaced, it would not go past 799 miles. at 30 mph and over, the over drive light will flash. left front wheel cover was replaced due to it making ticking noises at lower speeds. sliding door squeaked, dealer lubed the sliding door. front rotors replaced and rear drums turned, a clicking noise was heard. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/07/1997 | 1 | 09/03/1992 | |
| Front brakes failed. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes have continually caused vehicle to vibrate. mjs | |||
| 3 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Brakes continue to squeek when driving. they can lubricate them which only lasts six months. then they start squeeking again. the only time it is quiet is when you have the brakes applied. this seems to be a manufacturers defect. | |||
| While driving the brakes grind and squeak. please provige further details. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. in july od 1998 i had the car in for the replacement of the abs sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. they found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. the problem continued until the brakes faile in august of 98 at wich time ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. i had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. ford motor company refused to honor any warranty claim and i was forced to pay $2,300.00 in order to have the system fixed. ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. if ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which ford should honor under the warranty please help | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Brakes experience extended stopping distance. | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify any problem. *ak consumer states that there is a grinding noise from the front brakes. consumer also states that the steering wheel is very difficult to use. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Brakes faded, causing accident. | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| When driving on wet and dry pavement, the brake pedal fades, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Brakes continually fade due to air getting into the lines. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| Need to replace speedometer head, replaced tie rod, front and rear brakes, cylinders, head gasket and now engine blew need new engine. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| While driving at 50mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle had extended stopping distance which caused the brakes to vibrate.*ak also the consumer stated that the antilock brakes activated when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement. the van was taken to suppes ford of johnstown pa who replaced the right front exciter ring. (excellent short form) *scc | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| The brakes make a loud sound like a rolling drum when you try to stop. it shakes, rattles and makes a loud dragging like noise until the car stops. now you have to press the brakes all the way down in order to just slow the van down. also sometimes when you try to accelerate the van will start to move backwards when it's in drive. then with a hard kick which sort of feels like someone is rear ending you, the van will go forward. the brakes are so bad at this point that sometimes the emergency brake is needed just to stop the van.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| When braking vehicle jolts and vibrates. cause is unknown. please provide any further information.*aki | |||
| 03/03/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Red brake light illuminated on and off, dealer tested all brakes and found no problems, later found brakes low on front, dealer turned front rotors and replaced pads. *slc | |||
| 08/15/1996 | |||
| Ongoing problem with excessive wear and replacement of brake system. pads/ rotors had to be replaced on five occasions within five years. reoccurring problem of a squealing noise coming from wheel when brakes were applied. feel free to provide any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 30 | 08/01/1996 | |
| When brakes are applied to stop the van, a grinding sound is heard, a vibration is felt in the brake pedal, and stopping distance is increased. abs light comes on occasionally. dealer on 9/30/00 said brake system is ok. problem persists.*ak | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Right front brake worn out, damaging rotor, requiring replacement. left front brake worn out, but rotor salvageable. no audible indication up to failure warning of worn pads. looks like brakes should have lasted longer also. vehicle not driven on highway or heavy traffic. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1999 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Overdrive light flahsing - advised by ford dealer to no longer drive. eec tested found faulty valvebody. this was the third major incident with front brakes. at 26,107 miles the front brake system was completely rebuilt. at 38,831 miles the rotors wer | |||
| 2 | |||
| Ea96026, braking system malfuctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result a crash. also, dealer replaced the front brakes twice. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1999 | |||
| The brake lining, sliders, rotors & 2 calipers had to be replaced due to grinding, metal to metal, & excessive wear. brakes not holding like they should. had same problem 1 1/2 years ago. took vehicle to mechanic for repairs. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1997 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Front brake rotors: due to rotors warping, they have been replaced 3 times since i purchased the vehicle. all have been covered under original warranty. now, my warranty has expired, and therefore, i am stuck with any future problems. passenger side sliding door: rust was found on inside bottom of door. it was temporarily fixed; dealer is waiting for ford to approve new door to be installed (under original warranty). | |||
| When applying the brakes the steering wheel jumps all over the place. dealer replaced warped pads and rotors. problem exists again. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1996 | 15 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| Disc brakes are warping from excessive heat buildup within the abs brakes. dealer contacted, and stated the design of car has small brakes. repair work done at owner's expense. also, headlights are filling up with water when raining, could cause major problems/speedometer does not work properly. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Pads and rotors replaced twice in 36,000 miles, emergency brake requires adjustment monthly. abs light has been reset once. | |||
| 07/22/1997 | |||
| Experiencing excessive wear of the brake pads/calipers and rotors. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced parts on a number of occasions. sproblem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1997 | 7 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle will not stop, usually takes about 2 car lengths before it stops. but it can also vary, depending on the speed. dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times/7 times rotors and calipers. this has to be done usually every 1500-3000 miles defect is occurring. *ak | |||
| Vehicle's front disc brakes have premature wear and tear at 12,000. the brakes had to be replaced. dealer stated that other windstars have the same problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 09/30/1996 | |
| Brake calipers failed by getting stuck with the brake pad contacting the disc, causing premature brake pad wear. mechanic reported seeing identical failures of this make and model. *tt | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 1 | 09/03/1992 | |
| The caliper was hanging up causing premature brake failure. yh | |||
| 10/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Caliper bolts fell off of vehicle. | |||
| 07/15/1998 | |||
| The braking system malfunctioned, causing the front brake pads wear and tear at 20,000. also abs light came on, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs problems; when applying the brakes on normal road conditions there is a grinding sound and the pedal goes to the floorbroad, and more stopping distance is required. dealer stated that the brake calipers were missing and were replaced under warranty. consumer is still experiencing a braking problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/06/2001 | |||
| Consumer replaced front brake pads for 2nd time. pads were soft, and when they got hot they fade and stay covered with dust all the time. this was second time in a year, 6 months apart. dealer stated it was a normal wear and tear. *ak | |||
| 5 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| I am also one that had to spend $1933.07 beause of head gasket problem. i have also replaced my brake pad 5 times. i have also bought new front tires 3 times in 3 years. the tire wear is unreal. i also have the problem of the odometer not working. the problem with the brakes and engine running sluggish have been since i purchased the van. the odd thing is you don't get warning signs. the check engine light would come on - go off. in order for the dealer to know what is wrong the check engine light must be on. never had any sign of the engine overheating. great driving van but many, many, many, many, many problems. | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Spring broke as the car was being jacked up to do a brake pad replacement.*ak | |||
| 06/23/1998 | 2 | 09/03/1992 | |
| Right front rotor and brake pads failed. yh | |||
| 5 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced three times, brake pads replaced five times. | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Three sets of front brake pads in 30,000 miles or replaced every 8 months. driving style is considered conservative. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| When applying the brakes a loud grinding noise occurred. the brake pads were replaced. *ak also, brake shoes were worn badly on the right wheel, also brake shoes were bent. *slc | |||
| 10/17/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| Owner has abs brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 30000 | 7 | ||
| The consumer requested an investigation of ford motor company and their lack of recalls on some serious defects. *mr. the vehicle experienced a clunking sound, however the dealer stated the clunking sound was normal and then the transmission failed, the transmission was replaced with another ford transmission, which failed on a test drive and one other occasion. coolant leaked into the engine through the intake gasket, which was recalled for the 95 models. the timing chain leaked. there was a recall on the coils in the suspension, which ford would only replace when they failed. the brake rotors failed at 30000 miles. scc *jb | |||
| 02/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| After having brakes repaired, owner was told brakes as repaired would have reduced braking performance because of defective rotors, mechanic stated that a number of ford rotors undergo a hardening when machine and there is no way to know in advance which rotors will machine properly and which ones will harden. cj | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| I had my front brakes replaced january 7 , 2000 . i recently heard a loud tumping noise in the right front wheel / axle assembly. i took the van back to the dealer for repairs. they replace the sway bar / tie rods on the right side and did a suspension adjustment and assured me the problem was fixed. i took the van out of the parking lot only to return immediatly. i then took the expert front end mechanic for a test drive . he heard the noise for the first time and told me i now needed struts. this he said would solve my problem . i am scheduled to have this repair done on july 23 , 2000. i do not believe this to be my problem . also i am concerned that my dealer as well as ford will not cover any of these repairs because the 36 months on my warranty has expired but not my 36,000 miles ( i am at 33,900 miles ) . if you could send any information on recalls , class action suits or helpful tips on what to do i would be forever gratefull . thanks ron turner | |||
| 06/23/1998 | 2 | 09/03/1992 | |
| Right front rotor and brake pads failed. yh | |||
| Abs brake light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system cause unknown. dealer adjusted the rotors which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1997 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Rotors are warping, i changed them and they warp again, undersized brakes. *ak | |||
| 5 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced three times, brake pads replaced five times. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Rotors failed. | |||
| 06/10/1998 | 8 | ||
| Had the sub-frame insulator replaced twice. had new abs brakes put on vehicle. the rotors were cut twice. the subframe bushing thread loader was worn down. tie rods replaced twice, and the struts were replaced twice also. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Abs brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distace/brakes fading. also warped front brake rotors, causing vibration when brakes are applied. | |||
| 10/03/1996 | |||
| Vehicle requires front brakes every 10,000 miles, rotors lasted only 25,000 miles, rear brakes lasted only 8,000 miles. mileage/driving habits are not wearing out tires - original tire are fine. | |||
| 07/07/1997 | |||
| The rotors warped and caused the windstar to shake when the brakes were applied. the rotors and brake pads were replaced in july of 1997 by dealership. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes; while applying brakes, brake pedal goes to floor. also, full pressure was applied to brake pedal with no results. owner further notes that brake rotors and pads were replaced. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. in july od 1998 i had the car in for the replacement of the abs sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. they found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. the problem continued until the brakes faile in august of 98 at wich time ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. i had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. ford motor company refused to honor any warranty claim and i was forced to pay $2,300.00 in order to have the system fixed. ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. if ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which ford should honor under the warranty please help | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 06/28/1999 | |||
| The brake lining, sliders, rotors & 2 calipers had to be replaced due to grinding, metal to metal, & excessive wear. brakes not holding like they should. had same problem 1 1/2 years ago. took vehicle to mechanic for repairs. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| Need to replace speedometer head, replaced tie rod, front and rear brakes, cylinders, head gasket and now engine blew need new engine. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1996 ford windstar. consumer requests a refund for money spent on repairs as a result of the problem described in a recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a brake fluid leak which damaged the abs module, closkspring and caused the cruise control not to work. the consumer stated in mid-late december she and her husband began to experience problems with braking and the abs light would come on and go off at random. braking was sometimes interrupted by a shuddering which delayed the action of the brake after the brake pedal was depressed, as if the abs did not want the brake to engage. this happened during normal braking as well as a quick press of the brake pedal, but in either case the braking was prolonged. the consumer stated the dealer repaired the problem with a kit and she was reassured the brake leak was fixed and there should be no more problems and there was nothing wrong with the action of the brakes. several days later, the consumer and her husband experienced the shuddering again while driving 65 mph. the consumers husband decided to purchase an abs module from an online dealer. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who agreed to install the part. the problem with the abs light and shuddering has been resolved. when the consumer received the recall notice, he went to the dealership with the receipts from the repair, but was told his vehicle was not one of the years covered for a refund of previous repairs. *jb | |||
| 05/09/2007 | 89215 | 1 | |
| Brake failure lines rotted completly through. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2006 | 117000 | 1 | 10/07/1997 |
| Abs light on, brake light on, brakes failed due to broken brake line. this is the second time this happened. on 2 different brake lines. we replaced both brake lines. *jb | |||
| 10/29/2005 | 119715 | 1 | 06/03/2004 |
| My vehicle has a brake line that blew. the line that blew is subject to a recall from ford. (recall # 02s36). on the phone ford says that the recall was completed in 2002 and therefore does not apply to this vehicle even though the problem is the same as outlined in the recall. *nm | |||
| 08/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: consumer has a 1996 ford windstar. he took vehicle to dealer for recall 02s36 repairs. the brake line was inspected on july 21, 2003 as stated in recall. the brake line was considered not a problem that needed replacement. on august 14, 2005 the brake line ruptured while the consumer's wife was driving on city road. has taken vehicle back to dealer and has contacted manufacturer, and they told him that the recall was considered closed because they had already performed inspection. he felt that recall repair did not fix problem due to problem recurring . he thought brake line may have ruptured due to rubbing and rust.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 4 | 09/26/2000 | |
| The vehicle's door locks locked and unlocked on their own. *nm there were problems with the front driver side wheel and the engine light and the abs light was intermittent. the consumer experienced an accident which may be due to the brake lines. refer to recall#02v101000. *sc the sway bar rattled, the tie rods were replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/30/2004 | 84000 | 1 | 02/05/1997 |
| The consumer received a recall for the front portion of the brake line. the consumer felt that the entire brake line should have been included in the recall because the entire line on his vehicle was rusted. the consumer also stated that he was nearly involved in an accident due to the defect with the brakes. no recalls found. *jb a leaking brake line was found. *sc | |||
| 06/22/2004 | 96000 | 3 | |
| While driving on the road and approaching a red light consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. it was determined that when the brake pedal went to the floor fluid leaked. the brake line that led to the firewall was defective. previously, recall 02v101000 concerning brake lines was issued. consumer indicated that ford performed recall repairs. however, the brake failure recurred. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 26362 | 1 | |
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. the brake line ruptured, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. a recall was issued on this make, model and year. but the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/27/2003 | 93000 | 1 | |
| The brake pedal when it was depressed went to the floor and smoke started coming from under the van. this occurred while in park with the engine still running. upon inspection of the vehicle by a mechanic, they noticed a pin hole in the brake line. there's a recall for the brake line 02v10100, which the dealership did inspect the van's brake line as indicated in the recall letter, but no problem was found at that time so the part wasn't replaced. *ph | |||
| 09/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 10-15 mph and applying the brake, the pedal went down to the floor and vehicle had no brakes. a rupture in the brake line was the cause of the failure. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 82210 | 1 | 04/23/1997 |
| Brake pedal when to floor. resulting in no brakes. metal brake line corrosion was the cause of the problem.*ak | |||
| 04/29/2003 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of recall 02v-101000 which was related to brake line corrosion. the vehicle was not included i the recall due to vin. *nlm the vehicle was manufactured at the plant with the recall during that time. *scc | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 25-35 mph the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. the mechanic indicated that the brake line clamp rusted and caused a leak. *nlm.....*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| The vehicle experienced brake failure due to the corrosion of the brake line. the consumer felt that it is unfair to address the recall to the northern states when the southerners have had the same failure. the consumer was parked in the driveway when he applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. when checked underneath the vehicle, fluid was running off of the catalytic converter. the consumer has spent each winter in two northern states and has experienced salt/snow roads on numerous occasions. the consumer requested reimbursement. recall#02v101000 *scc *nlm | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2096 | |
| Failure occurred in parking lot, able to stop using emergency brake. hydraulic fluid leaked on exhaust manifold, fire prevented by diverting leak. contacted ford customer care oct 2002 who stated no recall on record and offered no repair despite my reference to your 02v101000 recall. i have digital pictures if you want. repeated contacts with ford get no resolution. dealer listed on form was original purchase location and not involved. dt | |||
| 08/02/2002 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Consumer states that while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the consumer smelled smoke. the consumer took the vehicle to the local garage and they stated that the brake fluid had dripped onto catalytic converter and started a fire. *nlm the consumer put out the fire with an extinguisher. *scc | |||
| 07/05/2002 | 1 | 07/05/2002 | |
| Dealer made repairs for recall 02v101 for the front right brake lines, however consumer states that now the other brake lines are corroded, consumer feels all the brake lines should be included in the recall. *slc | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 1 | 03/15/1998 | |
| While driving front brake line rubbed against vehicle's structure component, causing a hole to develop in line, and resulting in loss of brakes.*ak consumer stated brake fluid leaked onto catalytic converter.*jb | |||
| 07/26/2002 | |||
| Consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same problem with brake line as stated in recall 02 v 101 000, but this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| Owner drove about a mile away from home, stepped on brake pedal, and it descended to the floor. van lost all braking ability due to brake line rupturing. ten minutes later, van was on fire due to brake fluid making contact with catalytic converter. manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not part of recall 02v101000 due to vin. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 06/29/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Brake line going to right front wheel corroded ,causing brake failure at 70 mph on interstate 85. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 02-v-101-000/ manufacturer's recall# 02s36; while driving 35-40mph and when applying brakes they failed to stop vehicle. this resulted in extended stopping distance. vehicle was repaired before recall was issued. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 05/09/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2096 | |
| When parked in driveway (thank god) i stepped on brake and pedal went to the floor. looked underneath and fluid was flowing off of the catalytic converter. had vehicle towed to nearest dealer (allstar ford, praireville, la) to fix. they advised subject line failed due to corrosion (i have the line and it is corrosion). failure fits nthsa recall 02v101000 except that vehicle was purchased and registered in louisiana, but i have childern in nj and pa and spend time there each winter and have experienced snow and salted roads many times. in any case there should be an implied contract when you purchase a car that a critical component will not fail due to a preventable design error, or if it fails not be repaired by the manufacturer. i believe any vehicle with this failure regardless of place of purchase or registration should be covered by this recall. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2001 | 0 | ||
| Hydraulic line rusted through, causing consumer to lose brakes. consumer had to use emergency brakes to get home. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 1 | ||
| I discovered burnt wiring near the master cylinder on my 1996 ford windstar. i took the van to the local ford dealer, paradise ford in cocoa florida, they told me that the sensor/switch, that is attached to the bottom of the master cylinder, had malfuntioned and shorted out causing the wire and connector to burn until the wire was no longer connected to the sensor/switch. *jb | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 1 | 11/12/1996 | |
| This is a second or follow-up for my earlier complaint filed on the day of teh incident. i just found additional information and wanted to append this to my complaint.*ak first complaint was about the total loss of braking in my 1996 ford windstar with 4 wheel discs and abs. with a dual braking system the rupture of a brake line should not cause total brake loss but this failure did cause just that. if the electrical power was not on some pedal was evident. once electrical power was on the pedal went to the floor. since the ruptured brake line was in the rear and the front brakes still had fluid and do most of the braking i would have expected to retain some stopping capability. i purchased the 4 wheel disc system to gain a safer and more secure vehicle. if the additonal of abs 4 wheel braking results in the loss of the dual master cylinder function , which is more critical, i think this option is less safe. the new information is the fact that other ford windstars have a recall for improperly installed brake lines which are subject to rust through and rupture. ford tells me that my vin is not in that group. i do not know if this is correct but the sumptoms sound identical. all the other brake lines in my car were in excellent shape save for the one to the rear brakes which ruptured and caused the loss of the fluid in the rear system. the front system retained fluid but did not pressurize the brakes. i assuem this failure was caused by the abs but i can not be sure if that is the actual cause. ford indciates that my need to replace the brake line is not the same as the existing recall. i am requesting that you investigate if the brake line problem with the windstar product is larger that originally thought. my car also is supposed to have the master cylinder signage updated on a recall. ford indicates my was done but i do not see any of the expected markings. perhaps these were applied and have fallen off or i could be looking in the wrong place. | |||
| 86000 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Master brake cylinder replaced for 3rd time. brake pedal would slowly go to the floor. 1st replacement before 25000 miles. 2nd replacement at 43282 miles by baytlefield ford 8980 matthas ave, manassas, va. 22110. 3rd replacement at 87808 miles by battlefield ford. this van was purchased by me as a reacquired vehicle with brake master cylinder being one of the reported concerns. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768024 | |||
| 11/22/2002 | |||
| Consumer states, while driving vehicle noticed a black smoke and flame under the hood. the master cylinder was causing the burning and damaging wire. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts | |||
| 09/03/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| No description given. nlm | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket leaking, master cylinder froze up and caused smoke and damage to brake system on 3 wheels, abs light kept coming on, in for repairs on several occasions and light was disconnected by dealer, engine light on: o2 sensor replaced, speedometer failed to register speeds, driverside window goes down while driving, replaced by dealer, door open light turns on randomly, sliding door fails to lock with electric locks. what is going to be next? | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Tried to stop vehicle due to traffic ahead and the vehicles brakes did not engage causing me to drive into the rear end of the vehicle stopped ahead of me. | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| There is a leakage within master cyclinder. also, abs light is on and light won't go off. dealer is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/24/1996 | |||
| Failure of the brakes, loss of power assist causing the consumer to have a near accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/12/2006 | 78000 | 2 | 03/07/2004 |
| I have a 1996 ford windstar that has developed a leak in its brake line. i went on the internet to find a brake line for the car and i found out that this is a chronic problem with this vehicle. there was a recall for this exact problem from ford. i contacted ford and told them of the problem and they stated to me that my vehicle was seen by a ford dealer for the recall in 2002. they then told me to contact my local dealer and find out if this would be covered by ford. i contacted my local dealer and they told me that if the car was already recalled for this problem that it would have to be paid for by me. i looked at the brake line and it does not look like it was ever replaced. the recall # is 02v101000 . *nm | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 124000 | 1 | 10/25/1996 |
| This morning, i was preparing to back out of my driveway when, all of a sudden, the brake pedal went to the floor. i had completely lost my brakes and brake fluid was spilling onto the driveway.*ak upon investigating the leak, my neighbor and i were able to locate a crack in the right front hard line. there was obvious signs of corrosion on all of the hard brake lines. i have not received any notification of defective brake lines and was unaware of any problems until i reviewed the information on this site. i am not sure whether to contact ford directly or speak with an attorney first. i shudder to think of what may have been the result if this had occurred on the interstate while on a family trip rather than in my driveway. | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 1 | 07/06/1998 | |
| Tried to stop vehicle as we entered intersection, however brakes failed due to corroded brake line. three cars in accident. | |||
| 07/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| 1996 ford windstar van has rear brake line immediately above the catalytic converter causing brakeline failure. brakeline gets very hot and causes it to rus,t deteriorate and leak on catalytic converter. fortunately this failure did not result in a accident.the car is presently being repaired at a goodyear repair center. no recall notice or other warning has ever been received from ford regarding this obvious defect. i have the brakeline and it clearly shows the effect of the excessive heat from the converter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 02/27/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Master cylinder booster switch burned. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 1 | 11/12/1996 | |
| This is a second or follow-up for my earlier complaint filed on the day of teh incident. i just found additional information and wanted to append this to my complaint.*ak first complaint was about the total loss of braking in my 1996 ford windstar with 4 wheel discs and abs. with a dual braking system the rupture of a brake line should not cause total brake loss but this failure did cause just that. if the electrical power was not on some pedal was evident. once electrical power was on the pedal went to the floor. since the ruptured brake line was in the rear and the front brakes still had fluid and do most of the braking i would have expected to retain some stopping capability. i purchased the 4 wheel disc system to gain a safer and more secure vehicle. if the additonal of abs 4 wheel braking results in the loss of the dual master cylinder function , which is more critical, i think this option is less safe. the new information is the fact that other ford windstars have a recall for improperly installed brake lines which are subject to rust through and rupture. ford tells me that my vin is not in that group. i do not know if this is correct but the sumptoms sound identical. all the other brake lines in my car were in excellent shape save for the one to the rear brakes which ruptured and caused the loss of the fluid in the rear system. the front system retained fluid but did not pressurize the brakes. i assuem this failure was caused by the abs but i can not be sure if that is the actual cause. ford indciates that my need to replace the brake line is not the same as the existing recall. i am requesting that you investigate if the brake line problem with the windstar product is larger that originally thought. my car also is supposed to have the master cylinder signage updated on a recall. ford indicates my was done but i do not see any of the expected markings. perhaps these were applied and have fallen off or i could be looking in the wrong place. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 03/07/1997 | 5 | 09/03/1992 | |
| Brake light came on several times because brake fluid was low. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Complaint received via e-mail. my wife was driving to church when the electrical system caught on fire. my two kids were in the car. they were able to put out the fire, and had the car towed to an automotive center. the brake monitor system caught on fire. *ak | |||