2003 Ford Windstar Service Brakes, Electric Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, electric problems on the 2003 Ford Windstar, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs brake” (57% of reports).
- 69service brakes, electric complaints
- 81,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%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 brake: mentioned in 39 of 69 complaints (57%)
- Code C1185: mentioned in 6 of 69 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, electric repair on the 2003 Ford Windstar at $1,250, and half of them between $740 and $1,500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, electric problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 69 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Windstar service brakes, electric complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Electric complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Windstar | 69 | 5% | 81,000 |
| 2002 Windstar | 83 | 6% | 88,000 |
| 2001 Windstar | 53 | 3% | 102,000 |
| 2000 Windstar | 51 | 3% | 110,275 |
| 1999 Windstar | 17 | 1% | 109,262 |
| 1998 Windstar | 6 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 1997 Windstar | 1 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Windstar | 1 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Windstar | 1 | 0% | 149,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, electric for the 2003 Ford Windstar. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Faulty abs sensor in 2003 ford windstar. Both the abs and brake lights on the dashboard starting coming on this past summer. I had it checked at firestone, automasters and the ford dealership. I was told they were all getting a c1185 error code and that the sensor needed to be replaced before they…
2003 ford windstar mini van, the abs brake cruise control light and electrical problems in my minivan. Headlights. When is going to recall and fix the abs brake light system. The yellow abs brake light is on and will not turn off . *tr when will ford call re call on to fix abs lighting system in…
Abs and brake light usually stay on although there is no problem with the system. Bought used as ford certified preowned and cannot diagnose the problem. At times the light will go out for a short period of time but no noticeable pattern has been established. The light problem has been ongoing for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Ford Windstars have service brakes, electric problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about service brakes, electric for the 2003 Ford Windstar (5% of the 1,510 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 2003 Ford Windstar service brakes, electric?
No recall currently lists service brakes, electric for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, electric problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, electric problems on the 2003 Ford Windstar?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $740 and $1,500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, electric problems on the 2003 Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brake”, in 39 of 69 complaints, followed by “code c1185” (6).
Other 2003 Ford Windstar problems
See all 2003 Ford Windstar problems or service brakes, electric problems across all Windstar years.