2001 Ford Windstar parking brake problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2001 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just bought 2001 ford windstar and in couple days the abs light and break light comes on while driving. Took to shop come up with code: c1185. Lights will goes off when turn ignition off and restart. But after driving for a bit lights come back on. Don't know what's really happen. *tr”
filed May 15, 2011
“Went to dealer got recall fix and they found abs totally fried the said it's not cover and will run about 2,500 to fix with no guarantee due to not having wire harness anymore ... *tr”
filed Apr 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 22 | 1% |
| 2002 Windstar | 14 | 1% |
| 2000 Windstar | 6 | 0% |
| 1999 Windstar | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 Windstar | 7 | 0% |
| 1997 Windstar | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 Windstar | 6 | 0% |
| 1995 Windstar | 9 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.