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2001 FORD WINDSTAR Parking Brake Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Parking Brake Issues in the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR

11 parking brake complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Parking Brake Complaints

#10400895 |
JUST BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND IN COUPLE DAYS THE ABS LIGHT AND BREAK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO SHOP COME UP WITH CODE: C1185. LIGHTS WILL GOES OFF WHEN TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART. BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT LIGHTS COME BACK ON. DON'T KNOW WHAT'S REALLY HAPPEN. *TR
#10396873 | Fire
MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR
#10396950 | Fire
WENT TO DEALER GOT RECALL FIX AND THEY FOUND ABS TOTALLY FRIED THE SAID IT'S NOT COVER AND WILL RUN ABOUT 2,500 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE DUE TO NOT HAVING WIRE HARNESS ANYMORE ... *TR
#10373616 |
VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR
#10352315 |
ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR
#10343828 |
ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AT THIS SWITCH WHEN IT WAS REPLACED. *TR
#10292019 |
ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. *TR
#10284448 |
ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
#10283626 |
ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 24C. CHECKED, BUT THE SCANNER DIDN'T SHOW ANY OF THE CODES? THE MECHANIC SAID COULD BE THE MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER? THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED BECAUSE REPLACING THE COMPUTER IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THE BRAKE WOULD FUNCTION OK WITHOUT ABS. *TR
#10279767 |
THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC. CAN'T FIND A REASON WHY. LIGHTS STILL KEEP COMING ON. *TR
#10236380 |
2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ABS WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED LIGHT CAUSING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPX 145K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DASH WARNING LIGHTS THAT WARN ME THAT MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. NEW BRAKES, INSPECTION AND CLEANING. RECENTLY BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS THAT LEAD UP THE WARNING ERRORS. BASED ON RESEARCH THROUGH THE INTERNET, CONVERSATIONS WITH LOCAL MECHANICS AND OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS, THIS PROBLEM IS NOT ONLY COMMON BUT BECOMING ANTICIPATED. IT'S ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED THE ABS SYSTEM IS NON FUNCTIONAL AND MY BRAKING ABILITY IS COMPROMISED. VARIOUS SOURCES POINT TO A FAULT IN THE MONITORING SYSTEM THROUGH THE DESIGN OF PARTICULAR COMPONENTS AND REPAIR/REPLACEMENT IS RUNNING AROUND $600. IT SEEMS CLEAR THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THAT IS LEADING TO MY...

Other 2001 FORD WINDSTAR Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulic 223 complaints Electrical System 201 complaints Service Brakes 193 complaints Suspension 188 complaints Suspensionrear 151 complaints Structureframe And Members 141 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints Steering 57 complaints Service Brakes Electric 53 complaints Structurebody 53 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 48 complaints Power Train 43 complaints Unknown Or Other 41 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Structurebodydoor 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 26 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 25 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 25 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Traction Control System 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Power Traindriveline 12 complaints Engine 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 9 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 8 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 8 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Parking Brakeindicator Light 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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