C1214 on Ford

ABS inlet valve coil circuit failure, right front (Ford)

Severity: Inspect soon

With C1214 the ABS light is on; Ford says anti-lock is then disabled but normal braking still works, and the ABS should be serviced.

It gets more serious if:

Stop: Stop and have it serviced immediately if the red BRAKE warning light stays on with the parking brake released.

Safety-critical system: explanation only, no DIY steps. Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Ford. For what C1214 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the C1214 guide.

What's different on Ford

Ford

1999–2003 · Windstar
Supported by vehicle data
Ford dealer readouts quoted in Windstar complaints give C1214 as the right front inlet valve coil circuit failure, stored with C1185 and other valve codes. Based on NHTSA owner complaints quoting dealer scans; there is no Ford bulletin or recall for it in our cache.
Where it is:ABS module and hydraulic unit

Sources and review

NHTSA complaint ODI 10263112: 2000 Ford Windstar ABS code readout — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA complaints listing Ford dealer ABS code readouts with C1210 and C1214 on 2002 Ford Windstar — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
2000 Ford Windstar Owner's Guide — Ford Motor Company (via Internet Archive)

Last reviewed: October 15, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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