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I have a 2003 ford windstar 2003 and very frequently the ABS and Brake lights turn on for a long period of time. I already checked the breaks system and everything is right. I don't know what else can be checked. Need help.

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  • natallylopez Apr 20, 2009

    No.

  • Anonymous May 13, 2009

    I ahve the same problem with my winstar. Tha abs and brake warnig lights come on sometimes. I have been told that I nedd to replaced the front pads since they are not Original brand! Sometimes I get a noise in the front pads!

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    HAVE THE SYSTEM TESTED FOR TROUBLE CODES.

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If you have noise coming from the pads sometimes this is caused by dust, an easy fix is to take to the car wash and pressure wash the wheels to remove the dust.
as for the intermittent abs light may be a bad level sensor for the reservoir. which would in any a need for immediate repair, so that real problems will be evident and you will not just ignore the light.

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