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2002 Ford Windstar locks problems

17 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 34,000.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
34,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Doors: latch
    10
  • Hood: latch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Windstar locks problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Ford Windstar locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 18

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Ford Windstar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Locks · 115,292 miles · OH

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 115,292. Updated 02/03/17

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Body, Locks · 65,345 miles · IL

My 2002 ford windstar minivan driver sliding door wont open and door locks wont cross over at times cause safety issue for my child if there was a fire or something nobody could get out that door iv seen numerous issues on-line with other people about there door and door locks on there 2002 windstar I hope someone will look in to this order a recall of the bad parts of the locks and latches.

Filed Nov 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Locks · TN

I own a 2002 ford windstar and had recall 09s09 performed at my local dealership last november and now my cruise control does not work at all. Also for the last 6-8 months my (yellow) ABS and (red) brake lights come on and off on my dash. My power window on the driver side works only when it wants to and the passenger side window can be rolled down from the passenger side but has to rolled up from the driver side. And last but not least the rear door lock buzzes every time the doors lock which is every time I put the vehicle in gear.

Filed Sep 22, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

In september 2009 the mechanic at the dealer where I bought my windstar told me the ABS module is bad and that I need a new one and have to go to the ford dealer directly and pay around $800.00 and have it reset by their computer. This has cost me lots of money because I already spent $600.00 on rear brakes because of not knowing this is a common problem with ford windstar.also, immediately after purchasing this vehicle in 2007, the locks on the van don't work. Sometimes it locks by remote and sometimes the locks all work, but, the driver side. This is a pain. Now, I have a problem with the 'check engine' light coming on and I have had various mechanics try to reset the light and it will come back on again and again! I have spent hundreds on this van to have it in shape, but always something arises. Despite the cruise control recall, I have not had any problem with it and use it all the time, but will have to have it done. I wish ford to fix all the problems this type of van has and so I won't have to spend hundreds, again, or I will have to get rid of it, which is a shame because I really love the tv, even though the screen give me problems and the vcr no longer works.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Body, Locks · 100,000 miles · IN

The power sliding door on the drivers side of my 2002 windstar sometimes will not stay closed unless I get out of the car and push on it. Also , it will not stop if an object is in the way and will open when the fueling door is open. I see many reports of this on the web sites. You shoiuld probably have someone investigate these incidents. Your other reports tend to blame the owners of the cars. The door does not close all the time. If you need someone competent to investigate these incidents give me a call.

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Locks · TX

Sliding electric doors opening while driving down highway, incident was repaired once, problem still occurring 1 to 2 times a week. Owner has small child in car seat in the second seat, and three other children.

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Brakes, Lights · TN

Abs warning light comes on then goes off after vehicle shut off for a period of time. Headlights dim and interior lights don't shut off at times for a long period of time. Sliding door and door locks don't work properly at times and power window on passenger side doesn't open at times. Sliding door has opened on it's own at times after the vehicle has been vacated and locked.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Locks · MI

Ford windstar 2002. The doors frequently open up again after I have hit the auto door close button and it takes several times to get it to latch. One door wouldn't open for 6 months, but now will occasionally. The most serious issue is that lately the sensor has been saying that the door is closed properly, however it has opened 6 times now while I am driving with my kids in the car. I took it in to the shop once when it was malfunctioning but not opening while I am driving, paid $500 to get it fixed, and it still never worked well. When I take it back in to the dealer, they say that there is nothing wrong with it. It is back in the shop now and I basically had to say there was going to be a lawsuit filed if one of my kids was hurt or killed if the door opened up while I was driving again, to get them to take another look...they said they would look at it and get back to me with an estimate to get it fixed!

Filed May 22, 2007 · Locks · 34,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford windstar. The contact stated that the passenger side power windows and doors automatically lock and unlock on a daily basis. He is unable to lock or unlock them manually. The contact has been to the dealer four different times regarding the electrical sensor failures. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 105,254 and failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 4,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while braking from 10 MPH under normal conditions, the vehicle surged forward, almost going over a curb. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a squeaking noise when the sliding door was closed. The consumer complained of the transmission slipping, the dealer reprogrammed the PCM and re-filled the transmission fluid. The shifter was re-adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the right occasionally, the speedometer was inaccurate. The headlights would go dim at times. Updated 01/09/07.

Questions about the 2002 Ford Windstar locks

Does the 2002 Ford Windstar have locks problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the locks of the 2002 Ford Windstar, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Ford Windstar locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 34,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Windstar locks?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Windstar have the most locks problems?

The Ford Windstar model years with the most locks complaints are 2000 (52 complaints), 1999 (35 complaints) and 2003 (33 complaints).

Other 2002 Ford Windstar problems

Brakes 643Suspension 279Electrical 261Acceleration 147Body 101Transmission 97Driver assistance 41Engine 40Airbags 36Steering 35Lights 31Visibility 27Wheels 26Fuel system 13Tires 13Seats 9Seat belts 6

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