Door Hinge problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Eight problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Windstar.

1 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2004

Passenger's side sliding door doesn't close fully. The door comes a-jarred if the vehicle drives over the slightest imperfection in the road. A re designed hinge was manufactured to correct the problem at a cost to the consumer.

2 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2004

Sliding door was replaced with only 13,013 miles at the time of service. (nar).

3 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2003

Consumer states that vehicle's sliding door won't open with the power door lock, but while driving door slides open. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

4 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2003

2000 Ford Windstar with power sliding doors has been having problems where the drivers side sliding door will reopen after it has closed. Ford has looked into the problem, changed parts, sent an engineer, etc. It still happens. Continuosly called Ford customer service after my dealer heard nothing from regional (which was where the problem is now directed) customer service says they can't do anything, because regional is over their heads. My dealer told Ford and I have told Ford that this is a serious safety issue, as it has happened while the car was in gear and moving in reverse. Cannot get any help. Where can I go? also, the first time I reported this problem and had it taken to the dealer was over a year ago.

5 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2002

Sliding doors open for no reason while driving. Currently it is the left door, has had problems with both doors. Ts.

6 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2000

When opening door it hits roof of van, causing causing damages.

7 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2000

While van was parked on a sight incline sliding door on the passenger's side released by themselves and came crashing down, pinning child between door and frame. Child received minor injuries to his legs. Problem was reported to Ford customer's service. The van will be checked by the dealership. Dealer said the door was designed only to stay open on level surfaces.

8 Door Hinge problem

The sliding door did not lock properly. While driving, the door would open and remain open. The consumer has demanded Ford to buy back the vehicle.




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