U1262 code in owner complaints

Code U1262 is named in 8 US owner complaints. Models: 2, model years 2001–2003.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read U1262: the letter U means network communication between modules; the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 262 identify the specific fault.

ABS/ESC codes: wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic unit and pump, brake booster, pressure and yaw sensors. A hit to a wheel or suspension often damages the wheel speed sensor or its wiring, so on a damaged car this code is a reason to inspect the hub, knuckle and control arms, not just swap the sensor.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 8
Models: 2
Model years: 2001–2003

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (2). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Ford Windstar	2001, 2002, 2003	7
Ford Explorer Sport	2001	1

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Service brakes 6
Electrical system 3
Air bags 1
Other 1
Vehicle speed control 1

Complaints by model year

2001 3
2002 2
2003 3

What to do if an auction car has this code

Inspect the wheel and suspension on the impact side: the wheel speed sensor is often damaged together with the hub or knuckle.
Check whether the ABS and ESC lights stay on after start-up.
After replacing sensors or the hydraulic unit, bleeding and scan tool adaptation may be required.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

Yellow air bag light comes on weekly. Took to ford dealer 10/1/11, found codes C1185, 1198, 1194, 1254, 1246, 1250, 1248, 1214, 1210, B1869, B1470, U1262, B1676, B1246. Internal module failure, recommend replacing ecu (verbally quoted $1,000 over the phone).
Ford Windstar 2003 · 2014-12
Upon an internet search, it was recommended to forward such problems to nhtsa for documentation. The following codes were retrieved from the windstar: C1185 and U1262. It appears that the abs control module will need to be replaced.
Ford Windstar 2003 · 2011-05
I had the electronic hydraulic controlunit scanned for error codes and it was determined that the above reference electronic hydraulic control unit was defective. The error codes were C1185, C1233, C1235, C1236, U1262, C1446.
Ford Windstar 2002 · 2009-06

Related codes

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.