2002 Ford Windstar brakes problems
668 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Ford Windstar, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 668 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 566 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 24
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 41 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 101 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 135 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 95 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 78 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 39 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 18 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 17 |
| 200k+ miles | 12 |
What the data shows
Of the 566 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 24 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Cruise control switch recently replaced brake fluid was leaking may have faulty switch or master cylinder damaged during installation causing fluid leak that is highly flammable causing fire or smoke from 2002 windstar master cylinder and brake booster were faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the anti lock brake and brake lights were constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but a test was not conducted to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Windstar
- Suspension 282 complaints
- Electrical system 265 complaints
- Cruise control 147 complaints
- Body & structure 104 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 84 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints