The hydraulic lifts were held in place by a screw on both sides of the tailgate. The screw on the left side broke. As a result the tailgate released and slammed down very hard.
1998 Ford Windstar locks complaints
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I have a 98 ford windstar family van VIN# [xxx] I purchased the van in june of 2002 it is still under warranty and had a full inspection by the service dept according to the dealership when purchased, I was driving by myself on a sunday returning from visiting my elderly parents and as I was driving the interstate a huge noise scared me and I looked to the rear of the van and a window on the passenger side rear vent window was gone, the temp was very cold and no one was around it thank goodness, it could have at a different time cost a motorcycle rider or anyone it could of hit their life or serious injury, I took the van to the ford dealership I bought it from and explained what happened for them to report and also explained I should not have to pay for the repair, I had to pay for it and contacted the ford motor co three times and they do not seem to believe they should take care of this issue, it was a electric window latch that moves the window in and out as a vent that malfunctioned and broke, it is also the only thing that holds it in. I believe I could not have anticipated this to happen and it was clearly a defect and I should be reimbursed and some now that they have caused me so much aggravation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was struck while parked causing sliding door to close onto child's head while getting out of vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Accelerator went down on its own while in reverse, no brakes to stop, resulting in a accident. Steering vibrates, recommend rotating the tires. Interior seats slightly twisted, door locks works sometime, interior lights work sometimes.
Passenger's side door lock is inoperative, causes interior lights to stay on at all times.*ak
Ajar bell keeps ringing, dash light is on, and lights up. Door is not open, but bell continues to ring.
Rear hatch light keeps coming on and won't go off. When backing out after dark it is very unsafe to be driving. The dealer replaced the switch and the hatch lock light comes on, and the door doesn't seem like it is locked.
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