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2002 Windstar received recall to fix fire problem but now I'm having issues. ABS/brake/traction control warning lights on and message board says check trac control. Online forums I've read seems to suggest this is an ongoing problem with a defective E.C.M. it was sporadic at first, but now a constant occurrence. Please have fomoco deal with this quality defect so I do not have to fork out any money I do not have to spend.
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan. I took the van to the local dealership to have my traction control checked because the lights(ABS, brakes, trac off) on the dash come on and stay on. This vehicle does not have any current recall orders and the dealership confirmed that. I had them check my van to find out why the lights are staying on. This is what I was told, they said that my hydraulic control unit (hcu)is leaking fluid onto my ECU (ABS control module computer) shorting the system out. They told me the way to fix this problem is to replace the ECU(ABS control module computer) which cost $2000. How is replacing the computer going to fix the leak? according to records the recall 09S09 (scds) was repaired on this vehicle. This concerns me because their is still fluid(brake) leaking onto a electronic component which poses as a fire hazard. According to complaints I have read this is a common concern for many other Windstar owners. The ABS issues are directly related to the leaking scds(recall 09S09). I am going to personally check the leak to verify the proximity of the location of the leak to the scds. I feel this may be a issue Ford has to address. Please note I have sent a memo to them first, and I hope to receive a response. I will not hold my breath though.
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that the brake light and ABS light stay on. I am told by my mechanic that the electronic control module is no good and needs to be replaced. The brakes do not function properly now on the van and it is a hazard to drive.
I was driving home from work when the low brake fluid light came on. I was headed to pull over when the dashboard went crazy. Said that the ABS was bad, right brake light needed to be checked, traction control error, check transmission, mileage was gone only --------- listed, A/C stopped working, said fuel data computer error, speedometer was out. I am taking it to Ford tomorrow to have the vehicle speed control replace and I believe this is what is causing this problem. The brake fluid may be leaking on everything because I did small a burning smell.
The ABS light on the dashboard of my 2002 Ford Windstar mini-van is on all the time. The Ford dealer told me that I would have to replace the ABS module for a price of $750 plus labor to correct this. Then I received a letter from Ford stating a recall involving the cruise control mechanism was needed to make my Windstar safe from a possible fire. I had Ford do the no-cost fix which amounted to a jumper wire with a fusible-link. However, this did not fix the existing ABS problem. Now, my speedometer is not functioning properly. I have read up on this problem and find that many Windstar mini-vans manufactured between 1999 and 2003 have had similar problems and they all are related to the ABS system. I believe that Ford should completely fix these problems and owners should not have to pay an amount exceeding $1000 to do so. These problems were apparently inherent in these model years and repairs or replacements should be the responsibility of Ford, not the vehicle owners. I can still drive my Windstar but will have to have the speedometer problem fixed at a minimum (if that is possible singularly). Not having the ABS problem fixed may lead to further complications, but I cannot afford these costly repairs at this time.
- Lake Stevens, WA, USA
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2002 Windstar ABS/brake lights come on then suddenly braking distance increases. Was told by dealer it is an ongoing issue with this model that ABS modules overheat and fail. Very dangerous!!!
2002 Ford Windstar - the ABS light comes on (typically when the van is warm). Recall 09S09 has been performed but has had no effect on the ABS light coming on issue.
2002 Ford Windstar LX - brake light & ABS light activated (steady on) and od (overdrive) off light activated (flashing), concurrent with loss of analog speedometer and digital (led) odometer function. No obd II codes issued by system. Researched and found Ford recall 09S09 - speed control system modification, which (apparently) addresses this problem.
2002 Ford Windstar speedometer failed, ABS warning light remains on, brake warning light remains on, cruise control malfunctions, fuses burning out, heat control not working.
The wiring to the master cylinder speed control pressure switch melted and caused a small fire which fortunately was put out. An extremely dangerous situation. Apparently brake fluid leaked from the master cylinder onto the switch. 2002 Ford Windstar.
Smoke and terrible plastic burning smell inside the cabin of my 2002 Ford Windstar van. Taking my van in to a repair shop in February, I had to have the ABS module and cruise control module and all associated wiring replaced, due to some evident fluid leaking of some kind (I believe they said break fluid). My cost was $1,030.98, and the repair shop said this could happen again ("??"). they thought this issue may warrant a recall. I do have my parts they replaced.
Own a 2002 Ford Windstar. For about 2 yrs. We have had problems with the brake light/ABS light coming on intermittently. Then we experienced problems with fuses blowing. We would replace them and sometimes they would last 10 min. Sometimes 2 weeks. Now besides the interior lights not working, the radio, clock, cd player are all not working and replacing fuses doesn't help. There is always an odor of burning plastic and at times smoke comes out from under the hood, but no fire. I have received the recall for the speed control deactivation switch, yet when I called Ford to schedule an appt. They told me the electrical problem was something different. I don't believe them a since supposedly brake fluid is leaking and destroying wires. I just want this documented as I do not have the money for a large repair bill.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While driving the vehicle would stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was towed to a dealer twice. The technicians were able to restart the vehicle, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 12/22/09 updated 12/22/09
Bought this van used. Almost immediately, the ABS and brake light would come on the instrument panel for no reason. The vehicle still operates normally. After turning off and restarting, the lights go off. They may not come on again for days. It seems to happen more in warmer weather.
Red and yellow brake dash light come on intermittently after it warms up awhile. Will remain on until the vehicle is shut down. I have had the recall done # 09S09.
ABS light comes on in the instrument cluster panel this disabled odometer reading, speedometer, od(over drive) begins to flash and heater and air condition stops working, in the cjb (central junction box) 15amp fuse keeps blowing out.each time I replace it. Note: When I replace the 15amp fuse every component will be operable for only 10 to 30min driving then the ABS lights comes back on and every component mentioned will be disable.
This is an update to ODI number 10278659. The cruise control actuator switch was identified as leaking brake fluid by my independant auto repair shop. They replaced the "cruise control actuator switch" part number yf1Z 9C888 ab at a cost of $34.56 for parts and $22.50 for labor. They also replaced the wiring harness that connects to the switch. After this was done, the cruise control started to work consistently again. The ABS light and brake warning light still come on intermittently. Sometimes I have noticed they go on after I hit a bump. Once they go on, they remain on for the duration of the journey (until the car is turned off).
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar, I went to park on labor day this year and parked my van. A few hours later, I went to van and tried to use my remote to get in and it would not work. Once I got directly on the van I smelled an odor that smelt like burnt rubber that was really strong. I got in van with my key and started the van. It was very hot that day so I went to roll down the power windows and they didn't work. I then went to turn on the air conditioning and it didn't work. I then looked at my dash and realized I had loss all power; nothing was work, odometer, temperature gauge, radio, headlights etc. I thought I just blew a fuse and stayed at the park. When I went home several hours later I still smelled odor but told my husband I would go to shop in morning before work to have my mechanic look at it. That morning I went to shop and they said it was not a fuse and after several hours of them doing visual and computer diagnostics they found that the ABS system caught fire and started burning into my gas line. They said we were very lucky van didn't total catch on fire. They ended replacing the whole ABS unit under the van and had to replace all wires that had burnt and rewire everything. Repair is almost $900 dollars. They van gave no warnings that something like this would happen. I feel very scarred to continue driving this van, even with repair being done because I feel like it can happen again and next time we may not be so lucky. I am still paying on the van and stuck. I hope Ford does something before someone loses their life. I have not picked up van yet and am considering telling car dealer to pick it up at shop and taking repo on my credit.
I have had a continual brake fluid leak on this vehicle. In addition, while driving the vehicle on 08/06/2009, the ABS light and brake light suddenly came on, and the speedometer, odometer, and air conditioning stopped working. My mechanic replaced the #10 fuse, which fixed the problem for one day, then the fuse blew again. The Ford trouble code C1185 came up on the diagnostic computer, and my mechanic suggested I replace the ABS module. Looking at the switch in question, it is covered in brake fluid. I now have no air conditioning, speedometer, odometer, or ABS system functionality, along with a chronic brake fluid leak. Please investigate this and make Ford recall either the defective ABS module, the brake deactivation switch, and the leaky master cylinder! hopefully, all three of these items will be included in a recall!
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- Toledo, OH, USA