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7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

115,900 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
Ford Windstar brakes problems

brakes problem

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problem #3

2008Oct 09

Windstar 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,425 miles

I just had the same thing happen to me but i haven't replaced any thing yet I did notice when it was cold pedal went to the ground but i put on heat and it would start to go back to normal breaking and now when heats on to long i hear my breaks grind did you get any answers to your problem and if so can you share them with me i need to try and solve the same thing you went through with little to no cost i was told the master cylinder to but i did not think that would solve my problem you can call me so i can tell my mechanic what solved your problem its USA 1-267-357-1938 or email me at coolc_u@yahoo.com

Chris C.

Lansdale, PA, USA

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problem #2

2008May 05

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,274 miles

My brake petal fades when braking I have had two mechanics look at it they both said it was the Master cylinder that didn't work then they both said it was the ABS Module (VERY EXPENSIVE) we replaced that still dosn't work my mechanic has also replaced the front flex lines the calipers and the Booster and still it dosn't work if anyone has experienced this problem please contact me, I am running out of patience and Money!!!!!

Kara L.

London, Ontario, Canada

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problem #1

2006Dec 07

(reported on)

Windstar Limited 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Ive had the brake shoes replaced, and a new master brake cylinder installed, and the ABS system does not show a problem on the computer, however the brake pedal still fades to the floor when you stop. please help---thanks

grjourneyohio

Fairview Park, Ohio, USA

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