2002 Ford Windstar latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2002 Ford Windstar — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 nhtsa campaign…”
filed Dec 23, 2016
“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…”
filed Jan 28, 2011
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% |
| 2001 Windstar | 20 | 1% |
| 2000 Windstar | 52 | 3% |
| 1999 Windstar | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 Windstar | 17 | 1% |
| 1997 Windstar | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 Windstar | 10 | 1% |
| 1995 Windstar | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.