2003 Ford Windstar

2003 FORD WINDSTAR
98,052 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEEDWARDS
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I am having a problem with the amber ABS and the red BRAKE lights coming on after the van has been driven or warmed up. Some days I can drive 50 miles with it not coming on at all, then I can make a short trip 5 miles round trip and the lights come on. Took it in to the dealer and they say the ECU/HCU needs replaced. this problem started after replacement of pads, and there is a noise coming from pedal when pressed. Does anyone have an idea as to what I need or can check to determine what may be the problem? brakes work even with lights on. I have tried the 25 mph test as list in other questions with no lights, but have noticed the lights come on with out pressing the pedal.
Mar 25, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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MASTER TECH DAN
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you may have bad abs sensors you need to have the vehicle scanned the rear abs sensors are the most common also the sensor rings on the halfshafts crack
Mar 25, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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