Ford Windstar Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Ford Windstar across 10 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (33% of reports).
- 217latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 72 of 217 complaints (33%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 217 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 14 an injury.
Ford Windstar latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% | 129,000 |
| 2003 Windstar | 33 | 2% | 46,736 |
| 2002 Windstar | 17 | 1% | 33,500 |
| 2001 Windstar | 20 | 1% | 67,045 |
| 2000 Windstar | 52 | 3% | 46,074 |
| 1999 Windstar | 35 | 2% | 77,000 |
| 1998 Windstar | 17 | 1% | 62,500 |
| 1997 Windstar | 3 | 2% | 75,172 |
| 1996 Windstar | 10 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Windstar | 29 | 1% | 108,840 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the dealer diagnosed that the sliding door latch and lock actuator needed replacement. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. The contact stated that the sliding doors would periodically lock and not unlock. The failure alternated between each rear sliding door. The vehicle had not been to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 177,000…
The rear sling door has door latches locks linkages problem it does not close all the way the door latches do not latch and lock all the way close make it unsafe that the door could open at any time from 0 to 75 mpr it's a 2000 ford windstar and i called ford and ask about the rear axle recall and…
Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2k door locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lock power steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known. Door open light constantly on. No repair cost known…
Repeated failure and replacement of various parts of the electrical system including wiper motor, rear wiper motor, fuel pump, fuel pump fuses, alternator, repeated replacement of battery, repeated replacement of brake lights and light sockets and brake light switch, repeated failure and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Windstars have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Ford Windstar. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Windstar latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Ford Windstar?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 72 of 217 complaints.
Other Ford Windstar problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,676)
- Power Train problems (2,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (2,137)
- Suspension problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,567)
- Structure problems (1,239)
- Service Brakes problems (929)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (892)
See all Ford Windstar problems.