Door problems of the 1996 Ford Windstar

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

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2001

Power lock on driver side doesn't work.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/20/1999

The electrical door lock for the back tailgate , does not automatically lock when vehicle is put into drive. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/11/1999

Reoccurring/ ongoing problem with automatic lock locking all doors without system being on. Door should only lock when shifted into drive, but there are times it locks itself without cause. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/23/1998

Light for door ajar, comes on when door is closed. When at stop light/sign, door chimes would sound. When speeding up, chimes go off, but door ajar. And light stays on. An intermittent problem. Been to dealer & was informed will not check until it happens again.

5 Door problem

When driving door locks automatically lock up. Also, door panel was ringing noise.

6 Door problem

The automactic locks will not unlock when using the manufacturer's key. The van has been repaired (8) times within the last year for this problem, scheduled for appointment again on December 20, 1997.




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