1998 Ford Windstar latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1998 ford windstar. It first started with my cruise control switch catching on fire and causing wires under my hood to burn... Now for the last year I have been having problems with my passenger sliding door..the sensor on the dash would show that the door was ajar(not closed) I could take…”
filed May 24, 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated the front hood unlatched from the vehicle while traveling 65 mph. The hood blew off, and went through the windshield nearly causing injuries.”
filed Oct 11, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Windstar | 33 | 2% |
| 2002 Windstar | 17 | 1% |
| 2001 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2000 Windstar | 52 | 3% |
| 1999 Windstar | 35 | 2% |
| 1997 Windstar | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 Windstar | 10 | 1% |
| 1995 Windstar | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.