2003 ford windstar. Brake and ABS lights came on, fluid leaking out of brake pressure switch. Fluid wicking down to other wires blowing fuses. Abs control unit wires soaked in fluid. Possible fire. Also electric door locks stick both fail to unlock and fail to lock even though the solenoid is triggered. The actual lock is sticking on 3 of the four doors.
2003 Ford Windstar locks complaints
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It started with the interior lighting coming on while driving ,then the dash windows nd radio ,battery dying and the outside lighting staying on while keys were out and not working once started. They are all happening constantly even with all the new parts that the ford garage replaced{battery,switches,alternator,light sockets,etc}.
2003 ford windstar brake warning light and ABS warning light on constantly. Numerous electrical problems, I.e, doors not unlocking, locking for no reason. Blend door sticking, not allowing for heat or defrosting.
Left rear automatic closing door will begin to close, just before latching the door will re-open itself.
Purchased a used van from local dealer. It has a dvd player already installed (not factory installed). Approx. 6 months later, I complained to service assoc. While getting an oil change, that my radio does not get stations clearly. Maybe there's a problem with the antennae. He said, "it's a ford thing" in 2005 I told same service assoc. That the 'door is ajar' light keeps coming on. The trunk. Hatch light comes on and stays on even when back is closed. And the interior lights go on and off. And the dvd player no longer worked. He said it could be the contacts, and he would clean them but there's 'no guarantee". The next service check, I told him that the lights stay on after the doors are closed and I 'm afraid my battery will go dead. Also that the power locks now go on and off while driving around. I was told that it was probably an electrical problem but that it was not under any warranty and it would be very costly,it could take hours and hours of looking for the problem and it may never be found. I went home and my husband purchased and changed the contact thing for the back door. The light for that back hatch then stopped staying on when the door was closed. I was very concerned about the locks going up and down while driving my three small children around. How could I know if the locks were engaged or not??? If there is a 'short; could a fire start?? I called the ford co. Consumer number, explained my problems and the rep. Just told me that "there is no recall for those problems with that van". I said I was afraid for my children's safety, not knowing if the doors were locked or open. When repeated her statement and said to take it to the dealer at my expense. It is now 2008, my locks continue to go up and down while driving randomly, I have to turn all the interior lights off and leave them off, already replaced a battery, back door is open light still stays on!! Please advise me!! I am quite frustrated and nervous about this vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While en route to new york and driving 60 MPH, the door locks did not function and were not programmed. When the contact activated the cruise control, the ABS, door lights, and emergency brake lights illuminated. Halfway to her destination, she had to stop at a repair shop and pay for them to inspect the vehicle so that she could continue driving. The mechanic checked the brake line and pads and informed her that the vehicle was functional. The battery was also repaired. Within 2-3 weeks, the same lights illuminated again. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 55,394 and failure mileage was approximately 53,200. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the consumer also state the vehicle had an oil leak in the oil pan near the oil gasket. The low tire pressure light illuminated. The consumer was informed that the new battery was causing electrical problems they were experiencing. Updated 07/29/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door would not function with the power button. The door would have to be opened manually from the passenger compartment. The dealer stated that there was a service bulletin for the failure, but there was no recall. The contact was informed that a tsb kit was needed. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and referred her to the federal safety agency. The current mileage was approximately 77,000 and failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford wind star. The contact stated that the transmission would not engage. The tow truck driver stated that the vehicle was stuck into gear. The dealer replaced the transmission. In addition, the front passenger locks would not work properly. The dealer stated the motor in the doors caused the failure. The current mileage was 57,303 and failure mileage was 46,736. Updated 4/16/08 *cn the dealership removed the transmission to replace the torque converter, front hub seal, pump shaft and bearing. The front doors needed actuators. Updated
Since purchase I have had to replace transmission, airconditioner, and the alternator--this has been replaced 4 times. There is still an issue with the interior lights coming on. This has been reported to ford and they state there is no issue on their part.
I own a 2003 ford windstar that was purchased in september of 2003. I had so many issues with this van since purchasing it, it's not even funny. It started out with the door locks and the back hatch door not operating correctly....there were also some cosmetic items that were defective. The most annoying problem occurred in august of 2005 and has continued sporadically over the course of the last year. The van stalls out while driving down the road!!! You lose the power brakes and power steering when this happens..it has been in the shop probably four times over the course of the last year. The first couple of times they would return the van with the explanation "no problem found". I have had people riding with me that have experienced this problem first hand. When it first started happening it was only when it rained..and it was very sporadic...then it started happening even in dry weather. I just got it back after having left it at the dealer for almost a month!!! The repair order states that the intake manifold gaskets were replaced... That was july 25th 2006. During another visit they replaced a cam shaft position/cylinder??? So now they tell me that because they replaced another part, that this is not considered the same problem. This van is a lemon!!!! And ford needs to take a look at these issues....and do what is right for the consumer. I.e. Refund the purchase price of these vehicles!!!
Our vehicle has several ongoing problems that the dealer has been unable to repair. The traction control light occaisionally comes on and loud grinding noises are heard and vibrations felt through the floor. This problem began around 9/2004. The interior lights will randomly turn on and off while driving. The dealer completely removed the overhead consoles and headliner to repair a short in the wiring harness; but that didn't fix it. And both power sliding doors have malfunctioned several times. The doors will not open with any of the interior switches or remote, and the power locks on them will hang up. The doors have, on occaision, opened by themselves while the vehicle is parked in the driveway. We found the interior flooded one morning after it rained heavily the night before. We can only assume the door opened on its own. And yesterday, the door right side door opened on it own while driving at about 45mph. The interior lights were flashing on and off and the power lock swith on the door sounded like it was cycling on and off. The vehicle was taken straght to the dealer and they verified that it wasn't working - it wouldn't operate with any of the switches. We have notified ford under the rules of our state's lemon law and are awaiting their response.
2003 ford windstar with automatic power sliding doors. This is the third incident where the doors automatically opened when they were closed and locked. The first 2x I returned to find the doors opened and retracted. The third my 3 year old was seated in her car seat when the door opened while driving. This is a hazard and major safety issue. Ford has ignored my phone calls and ford service they can find no problem and cleaned the contacts. I will file suit in the next few weeks to address this horrible defect.
Sliding side doors worked intermittently. Told nothing wrong. One stopped working. Cost close to $400 dollars and took all day. Said it was an electricians nightmare. The very next day the other door quite working. We have no children, so do not use door in excess. This is more than coincidence. The first one needed a new plate or something like that. They said it would be $1000 if the motor goes.
The sliding door senor failed, causing a 3 year old child's left arm to be closed in the sliding door way. Consumer had to use a crowbar to open the sliding door. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
When the passenger side automatic door lock engaged it pinched the occupant's arm. As a result, passenger suffered a blood blister that turned into a bruise.
I have power sliding doors on my windstar van. This van has been taken to the shop numerous times because the door will not shut securely. I have actually had to take it to the shop with the door only particularly secure for them to examine the problem. This is unsafe especially since my child was in the van with me. I reported to ford that I was having problems getting it fixed and they sent a letter for me to take it to the dealer, please note I had been taking it to the dealer for the past 6 months.
Automatic sliding door opens by itself - no command; door will not power open; door lock assembly freezes. The door has opened itself while the vehicle is in motion - very scary and dangerous for my children. This is a problem ford has known about but have not been proactive about fixing (see ford tsb article 03-6-8).
Consumer complained about a sliding door problem. The driver side sliding door opened on its own. Vehicle had been at dealer on three separate occasions, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
Consumer complained about automatic door problem. The door on the passenger side opened without warning while vehicle was in motion.
The electric sliding door on our 2003 ford windstar will not stop if my wife or child is in its intended path. The door will literally pin them against the door frame. I have had to apply force in order to have the door reverse. *ak also the door mechanism (latch) will not allow the door to open when pulled. The door must be forceibly pulled to ectivate the auto open sequence. My wife has stated that when closing ther door with the key fob that the door does not alway close, she has had two occurences where she has removed my daughter from the van and closed the door, when she came out of the store the door was open.
2003 ford winstar wife was leaning on front passinger door, door was lock, but as slowing down for stop sign and a few bumps in the road the front pass door "poped"open enough to sound the door open alarm. The door did not open all the way, the lock button was still in the down position. Ford dealer looked over and said they saw no defect, however what and why did the door come open part way.
Passenger automatic sliding door reopens while in the process of closing. This happens about 80% of the time. We have to manually force the door to close some times and try 4-5 times the other times to close. This problem also occurs sometimes while in reverse or drive, when close button is pushed inside. Also, the sliding door does not stop and retract if something is in the way. I, the owner, remotely closed the door and realized I forgot something, I went to grab for it, and the door continued to close and almost shut my shoulder and arm inside. Fortunately, I was able to pull my arm out, but the door continued to close until it finally shut.
When the vehicle was on an incline rear sliding door on the driver's side slammed shut. Door slammed on the head of a 3-year-old child, causing bruises and headaches.
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