1998 Ford Windstar brakes problems
226 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1998 Ford Windstar, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 226 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 18 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 18 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The sensor ring for the ABS system failed. The entire axle had to be replaced at a cost of over $300.00. I have the part that failed and found that the part had a manufacturing defect. But have been unable to get any compensation from ford motor company.
Brake fluid leaking from cruise control reset switch, fluid dripping on wiring and controller switch for transmission. I am very concerned about fire potential with the brake fluid dripping on electrical wires and contacts that have constant 12 volt source. This same design has caused deaths do to fires.....
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar
- Transmission 300 complaints
- Suspension 242 complaints
- Engine 221 complaints
- Steering 157 complaints
- Electrical system 113 complaints
- Body & structure 85 complaints
- Wheels 84 complaints
- Cruise control 76 complaints