Door Latch problems of the 1996 Ford Aerostar

Six problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1996 Ford Aerostar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Sliding door on right intermittently does not work, it will not latch to close. Dealer has been contacted and is aware of the problem. States it needs four parts, two parts are under warranty, andtwo are not (the latch and the striker plate).

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1996

Door latch failed.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/02/1996

The dealership claims the parts have not been sent to them since may.

4 Door Latch problem

Sliding door latch malfunctioned.

5 Door Latch problem

Side door lock failed.

6 Door Latch problem

Sliding door latch failure.




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