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We are having trouble with our 2002 Windstar van...the brake lights, ABS lights, and trac lights are coming on all of the time plus the od light, too!!! our mechanic says that brake fluid has dripped onto the ABS module, and that this could cause a fire!!! if you have so many complaints why don't you do something about it"??are you going to replace the parts???"
Continue to hear many people having electrical problems with '02 Ford Windstar. Our brake light and ABS light stays on and fuses keep blowing, esp. The fuse for interior lights. Recently the fuse that controls our radio and the remote has blown. I have heard there have been many fires so I am afraid to replace the fuses. I have had it to Ford and also to a shop that works strictly on electrical problems but have not had it resolved. I understand that the NHTSA is looking into having Ford recall some parts that are causing this problem and just wanted to get on the list of complaints.
My 2002 Ford Windstar instrument cluster has illuminated the red brakelight yellow ABS lights and the trac off symbol sporadically since last summer this is consistent with information I found in a current NHTSA investigation. I have also read about other Windstar owners with similar issues. Sadly, they have had disastrous outcomes (vehicle fires and structure fires). There is no sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir. Lights come on and do not always reappear right away when the engine is turned back on. Seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate more frequently. On days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated. Did not happen at all during this past winter. As I stated, this has been going on for quite some time (almost a year) first noticed it last summer (2008) with 105,000 miles on the vehicle. Currently 135,000 miles on odometer. I have not parked the vehicle in the garage since last summer fearing a the possibility of a fire.
My wife was driving our 2002 Ford Windstar and noticed smoke coming from under the hood and it smelled electrical. My 19 year old son noticed the smoke coming from the wires under the master cylinder. They called me and I suggested removing the wires from the brake pressure switch. He did but they were extremely hot. I did some online research to find a problem with Windstar pressure switches and wiring catching fire. I am glad a fire didn't start, but it could have. I would like to see Ford include 2002 Windstar in their recall.
2002 Ford Windstar: The brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2B264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) over time developed a leak that lead to a fire. The leaky switch at worst causes a fire at the point where it connects to the ABS ECM module. The car was off. I was standing nearby when a big pop and a great deal of smoke started coming out from under the car. When I looked under the car, there was a small fire. I used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
- West Sacramento, CA, USA
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The brake pressure cruise deactivation switch on my 2002 Windstar has leaked brake fluid down onto the wiring below the brake master cylinder. I have purchased the replacement switch from my nearest Ford dealer. But now my cruise control does not work, and the horn does not work, and the ABS and brake warning lights come on intermittently.
Started my 2002 Ford Windstar and ABS/brake light/cruise control/ lights will not go out and speedometer does not work. Ford dealer wants a possible $300 to fix it also their is not air/conditioning, blows hot air. Afraid to drive car.
Vehicle became having intermittent ABS light and brake light activation while driving. This began in 2007. I had it checked and the dealer advised it was a control module problem not covered under warranty. I checked on line to get a better story, which appears to have been reported many times. Over the past 2 months March/April 2009 the problem appeared to become worst. Finally cruise control became intermittent and then quit. I checked brake pressure switch found fluid in and around the switch which is one of the reported problems with the Windstar. The ABS system and cruise control are currently inop. There are no blown fuses.
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that the ABS light goes on and off when driving. I have had it checked when I have had my car in for service and have been told that there are no related codes for this. I was told by mechanic that they do not know why the light goes on and off. I was checking a website and found many other complaints from people who have the same problem with their Ford vehicles. I am now having a problem with the front electric module that stopped working. I don't know if this is related to the ABS light or not but it seems that Ford's have problems with their electrical systems. It will cost me approximately $800 to replace the fem module in order for my driver side window to work again. I don't know how much it would cost to replace the ABS module but it sounds as if other Ford owners did that and had the same problem. I have had my brakes checked by a mechanic and they look good (don't need to be replaced). I am concerned that this ABS light keeps coming on and off and if the brakes will malfunction.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the ABS, parking brake, and traction control indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had to be shut off and restarted for the indicators to dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no current recalls for the failure; therefore, no compensation would be provided. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,200.
My 2002 Ford Windstar had two issues the ECM (electronic control module) is not working correctly. My check engine light is always on I have had it checked by a certified mechanic and he said it is a faulty ECM. My ABS & brake light comes on depending on the outside temp. There is a burning odor but when checked the mechanic did not find anything. Again says it is the ECM.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact has experienced failures with the vehicle ever since it was purchased. Whenever she starts the vehicle, it makes a clicking noise. In addition, the hazard lights illuminate automatically and the engine fails to start. The vehicle must be jumpstarted each time. The Ford dealer went out of business right after the vehicle was purchased on July 18, 2007. The vehicle was not taken to another dealer. She was informed to call the Ford manufacturer. The failure mileage was 118,000.
My vehicle has had the brake light, the check engine light, the ABS light on at all times and the over drive light is blinking and now the odometer is blank. We have taken the van into the Ford dealership and they have no idea what to do. The brakes squeal and the battery dies often.
2002 Ford Windstar blew fuse #10 disabling speedometer, cruise control, ABS system, odometer, A/C, defrost control. The fuse failure was due to a leak in the brake master cylinder which shorted the brake deactivation switch terminals. My vehicle fogged up so bad I could hardly see to drive home. I searched the internet for a clue to the problem and later located the wet switch plug. I went to the Ford dealership to buy a new switch and asked if there was a recall on it. He said no but, when a fellow parts man went to get one from the bin, he asked the same question, stating that there were 67 repair kits in the bin.....this let me know that they have acknowledged that there is a problem with this and should have issued a recall to all owners of affected vehicles.
My 2002 Ford Windstar LX instrument cluster has illuminated both the red brakelight and yellow ABS lights. This is consistent with NHTSA investigation EA08021. No sign of brake fluid below brake fluid reservoir. Lights come on and off. Seems to be linked with exterior temperature - on days that are warm, the lights illuminate. On days that are cold, they are less likely to be illuminated.
3/4/2008 cs speedo and odo inop. All dash indicators stay on. Od light flashes. Replaced deactivation switch & repair wiring 12/4/2008 brake light and ABS light won't go out. Brake fluid ok. My mechanic discovered ABS servo housing melted and wiring burned under vehicle in area of drivers seat. Mechanic says it is a manufacturing flaw that should never have happened. He expected there was a recall on this problem but the dealer says no recall for this. Ford dealer reported codes set C1096 pum circuit open inspected and found wire harness hcu/ECU melted and burnt/needs replacement/ not recommended vehicle be driven due to safety issues. Dealer has never seen this problem and doesn't know what caused the wiring harness to short out and melt the plastic housing. Danger of electrical fire. Repair cost over $4,000. Decision made is vehicle is not worth repairing since owner cannot do himself. Car will have to be replace both garages seem to think there was fire at some point that stayed local enough to melt the plastic but not spread to other areas.
While driving my 2002 Ford Windstar SE van, the ABS, brake, trac control light comes on. I have had the unit checked and there are no codes in the computer and all seems fine. I have read about faulty parts and leaks resulting in fires. Also, my cruise control light does not light up any more. Sometimes it's working and I don't even know. The low tire pressure stays on. I had mechanic check it out and reset the sensor but it comes back on in a few days.
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- Butler, IN, USA