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2003 Ford Windstar Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Windstar has 553 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Windstar

Brakes
553
Suspension
241
Electrical
202
Powertrain
195
Structure
63
Engine
48
Speed Control
44
Steering
39
Other
32
Airbags
26
Lights
15
Latches & Locks
14
Wheels
10
Visibility
10
Tires
5
Seats
5
Fuel System
4
Seat Belts
3

553

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 4, 2019SERVICE BRAKESWHEN TRAVELING 15 MPH ON BRICK ROAD I PRESSED BRAKES TO STOP THEN LOUD NOISE AND CAR STILL ROLLED FO...
Nov 30, 2018SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE THE FAMILIAR 9 C CODES FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WITH THE COLD SOLDER JOINTS THAT EFFECTS TH...
Apr 1, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT W...
Aug 2, 2017SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BREAK LIGHTS IS ON AFTER DRIVER 3 MIN
May 8, 2017SERVICE BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FAILURE AT 102,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE A CONTINUING TREND ...
Feb 16, 2017SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME
Oct 13, 2016SERVICE BRAKESWHEN DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER. MY VAN HAS 77,483 ACTUAL MILES ON I...
Oct 12, 2016SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BRAKE ALARM LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING AND STAY ON UN...
May 17, 2016SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY...
Apr 14, 2016SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND STAYS ON.
Apr 12, 2016SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BRAKE LIGHT REMAIN ON CONSTANTLY.
Apr 1, 2016SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON SIMUTAINOUSLY AND THE ABS SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE.. THIS IS A...
Mar 23, 2016SERVICE BRAKESTHE PARK AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, LOOKED UP AND IT SAID THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING LIKE I...
Oct 1, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED...
Apr 3, 2015SERVICE BRAKESMY ABS LIGHT AND BREAKS TURN ON ONCE I DRIVE FOR A MILE ON THE ROAD AND IT STAY ON TILL I SHUT THE E...
Feb 15, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLU...
Feb 2, 2015SERVICE BRAKESABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF
Dec 15, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTHE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING. THE ONLY WAY TO CLEAR THE LIGHTS IS TO TURN ...
Oct 20, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTHE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TR
Oct 18, 2014SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON, AND STAYED ON UNTIL THE ENGINE ...

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