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Replying to: drc2315 (Aug 12, 2006 7:37 am) The Windstar certainly is no Lincoln, but since they are both Ford products, maybe there's a connection. |
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Replying to: drc2315 (Aug 12, 2006 7:37 am) Don't know if you will see this message, but we have finally fixed this problem. Turns out it was the master cylider. The first dealer we took it to replaced the brake booster three times and wouldn't even listen to me when I suggested that he check the master cylinder. He ended up telling me that he's done all he can do and that's just the way it is. Went to another dealer and they diagnosed it as the master cylider. Replaced that and the problem is gone! I think the total repair cost at this shop is just under $200, but with our ESP warrenty it was $50. Bugs me that I had to pay a 2nd deductible for the same problme, but at least it's fixed now. Hope that helps |
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| I just recently purchased a 99' windstar from a kia dealership, beutiful van but im worried because already i see thats its a gas guzzler,when i accelerate it takes a minute or two to pick up speed and the guy told me the brakes were new but its obvious they are not because the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and they squeak very loudly. Im paying a little under 9,000 for it,and upon purchasing it, the dealer told me that they just had alot of work put into it, did i get a raw deal? please help, any suggestions will be much appreciated. | |
I have a 2001 Ford Windstar since 2 days ago whenever is on drive or reverse, we hear sounds like something rubber, the emergency brake light comes on, and the emergency brakes partially engage on their own. I just brough it back from the dealership to have a check engine light and airbag light diagnosed. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and I will check under the car. Is it possible that the e-brake cable or handle is causing the problem?
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My wife drives a 2003 Windstar with 50,000 miles on it. There was noise coming from the passenger side front wheel. I removed the hub cap and found 3 of the 5 lug bolts/studs were sheared off. Not sure if this is a extended warranty item or caused by over tightening at the dealership, which I suspect, but I decided to tackle this repair myself. Only problem is I can't get the rotor off. I removed the brake calipers and the axle nut (not sure of the name) and washer. I thought with a little elbow grease I could get the rotor off. 1 hour of pushing, pulling, and banging without success. Is there something I'm missing? I don't see anything else that needs to be removed. Any suggestions? Also, any advice on installing the new studs? Can I just hammer them back in? The parts store guy said I may have to use a drill instead of a hammer due to space constraints. He explained it to me twice and I still don't understand. How does using a drill or a hammer get you the same result? He mentioned using a socket as a spacer...Huh? Any light you can shine on this would be appreciated.
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Replying to: stama (May 30, 2006 8:27 am) |
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Replying to: drc2315 (Aug 12, 2006 7:37 am) |
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We have a 1998 windstar, 117,000 miles. We first replaced the master cylinder two years ago after taking to the dealer because the pedal had gone to floor. The brakes could not be bled so they said the master was defective. Replaced the master again, still the same problem. Finally the brakes are bled but after two weeks the pedal is back on the floor. The dealer says it's the master, we say can't be. We had it tested and the master works fine. Dealer is now saying it could be the hydraulic unit. Of course that is the most expensive item on the braking system. They cannot guarantee this will fix the problem. I have asked if they can test the part. Of course this is something that they will not say they can do but the chilton's book has the procedure. Has anyone had this problem and can give me any other ideas on how to fix the problem?
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Replying to: mapwill (Jul 19, 2007 4:37 pm)
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Replying to: jlkinc (Jul 19, 2007 5:41 pm) |
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