2003 Ford Windstar brakes problems
687 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2003 Ford Windstar, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 687 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 586 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 26 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 81 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 97 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 145 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 79 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 66 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 35 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 27 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 10 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 586 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact was renting a 2003 ford windstar. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. The contact noticed smoke and the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. She had to apply pressure to the brake pedal several times in order to stop the vehicle. She called the rental company and they stated that there was nothing wrong with the brake system. They concluded that the brake system possibly needed to be serviced. The VIN and speed were unknown.
ABS control module failure in 2003 ford windstar van; less than 80,000 miles on vehicle; replaced by ford dealership on 9-5-2008 for a cost of over $1,400; preventable action taken before serious accident occurred.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Windstar
- Electrical system 285 complaints
- Suspension 257 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 137 complaints
- Body & structure 128 complaints
- Transmission 100 complaints
- Cruise control 85 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Lighting 59 complaints