1997 Ford Windstar service brakes, hydraulic problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford Windstar — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My windstar gl wouldn't start. I replaced the range selector switch. When I restarted the vehicle I forgot the reconnect the brake pressure sensor wiring connector and the abs light came on. I tried to get the code cleared but no-one could access the code. I took the van to the dealer for a recall…”
filed Aug 14, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford windstar. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was abnormally low. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the front coil springs fractured due to excessive rust. The failure caused the tires to deflate. The dealer stated that the vin was excluded…”
filed Apr 14, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt
16987 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 Windstar | 282 | 19% |
| 2002 Windstar | 324 | 24% |
| 2001 Windstar | 292 | 17% |
| 2000 Windstar | 204 | 12% |
| 1999 Windstar | 130 | 9% |
| 1998 Windstar | 177 | 12% |
| 1996 Windstar | 218 | 16% |
| 1995 Windstar | 484 | 15% |
| 1994 Windstar | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.