1999 Ford Windstar brakes problems
230 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1999 Ford Windstar, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 230 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 158 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 31 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 20 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 8 |
What the data shows
Of the 158 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 7 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer applied brakes at 55 mp and, brake pedal felt normal. ABS system never kicked in. Consumer lost control of vehicle, went into ditch and rolled over. Passenger suffered 11 fractures/ driver minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.
1999 ford windstar. Last week of july/2009, had ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. Within 1st week after brakes job ABS light began cycling on & off. After the 4th week, the ABS light stayed solid. Cruise control is also not functioning. Ford dealer says might have to replace ABS control module.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford Windstar
- Body & structure 281 complaints
- Transmission 220 complaints
- Electrical system 216 complaints
- Steering 213 complaints
- Suspension 211 complaints
- Engine 136 complaints
- Cruise control 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 86 complaints