1995 Ford Windstar Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 484 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,832 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs brakes” (12% of reports).
- 484service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 104,832median miles at failure
- 43mention a crash
- 16mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 16%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 60 of 484 complaints (12%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 56 of 484 complaints (12%)
- Brake line: mentioned in 39 of 484 complaints (8%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 30 of 484 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 484 complaints, 43 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 16 an injury.
Ford Windstar service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 2 | 8% | 83,000 |
| 2003 Windstar | 282 | 19% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 324 | 24% | 89,340 |
| 2001 Windstar | 292 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 204 | 12% | 93,960 |
| 1999 Windstar | 130 | 9% | 103,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 177 | 12% | 89,875 |
| 1997 Windstar | 24 | 13% | 88,890 |
| 1996 Windstar | 218 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 1995 Windstar | 484 | 15% | 104,832 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During assembly, some brake lines were installed in a twisted position, causing contact with the dash panel insulator above the catalytic converter. This contact could abrade the brake line corrosion protection, consequently, salt or water absorbed in the dash panel insulator would promote corrosion. This corrosion could ultimately lead to a leak in the brake line.
Risk: Leakage of brake fluid will result in brake light activation. Extended stopping distance could also result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. A brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. A brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. Owner notification began may 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford windstar. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle and the brake and abs warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and…
Abs brake warning light (yellow) comes on while driving and won't go off. *tt
Ford windstar abs/brake light still comes on after recall. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Windstars have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 484 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Ford Windstar (15% of the 3,326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Windstar service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,832 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brakes”, in 60 of 484 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (56).
Other 1995 Ford Windstar problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,610)
- Power Train problems (875)
- Electrical System problems (168)
- Suspension problems (145)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (138)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (116)
- Visibility problems (104)
- Structure problems (99)
See all 1995 Ford Windstar problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Windstar years.