2003 Ford Windstar latches/locks/linkages problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Ford Windstar — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Abs module does not work, and shows a constant alarm light. Cost to repair is $2k door locks failed and have to be opened manually. Cost to repair is $500/lock power steering unit constantly noisy, hard to steer vehicle. No repair cost known. Door open light constantly on. No repair cost known…”
filed May 2, 2012
“Windstar van doors will lock and unlock while driving. Right passenger slide door will not lock/ unlock have to do it by hand. Left rear passengers door slide open it self after I shut it. Will lock it self. I can pull the lock up and it will lock it self again. The drivers door will not unlock…”
filed May 4, 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% |
| 2002 Windstar | 17 | 1% |
| 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 2003 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.