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1996 Ford Aerostar: doors won't lock, open or latch

5 of the 104 complaints about the 1996 Ford Aerostar describe doors won't lock, open or latch.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
5%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below

Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year

  • 1999
    1
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    3
  • 1993
    8
  • 1992
    4
  • 1991
    2
  • 1990
    4

What owners say

Filed Oct 8, 1998 · Locks · TX

Sliding door latch malfunctioned.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Locks · CA

Side door lock failed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Locks · CA

Door latch failed.

Filed Sep 22, 1997 · Body · CA

Consumer has had problems with sliding door. They leased it 0n (1) 17-aug-97, (2) 9- 19-96, (3) 8- 5-97 and (4)9-21-97. Rancho ford of temecula, ca. Has done repairs three times changing the parts regarding door latch the first two times; quality repair r&r door trim panel and repair lock rod machanism, the third time. Problem still exists. Consumer cannot open silding door at most of the times from inside or outside. Vehicle is also equipped with automatic door locks. *ak

Filed Aug 28, 1997 · Brakes, Locks · CA

Sliding door latch failure.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported April 22, 1996 · 73,500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Risk
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

Recall number 96V070000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1996 Ford Aerostar door locks

Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1996 Ford Aerostar?

5 of 104 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Aerostar (5%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Aerostar?

There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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