general problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Two problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2003

I have a 98 Ford Windstar family van VIN# 2fmda5145wbb82892 I purchased the van in June of 2002 it is still under warranty and had a full inspection by the service dept according to the dealership when purchased, I was driving by myself on a Sunday returning from visiting my elderly parents and as I was driving the interstate a huge noise scared me and I looked to the rear of the van and a window on the passenger side rear vent window was gone, the temp was very cold and no one was around it thank goodness, it could have at a different time cost a motorcycle rider or anyone it could of hit their life or serious injury, I took the van to the Ford dealership I bought it from and explained what happened for them to report and also explained I should not have to pay for the repair, I had to pay for it and contacted the Ford motor CO three times and they do not seem to believe they should take care of this issue, it was a electric window latch that moves the window in and out as a vent that malfunctioned and broke, it is also the only thing that holds it in. I believe I could not have anticipated this to happen and it was clearly a defect and I should be reimbursed and some now that they have caused me so much aggravation.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2002

Interior lights and door locks operating erratically while vehicle is in motion.


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