Door Latch problems of the 2002 Ford Windstar

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the dealer diagnosed that the sliding door latch and lock actuator needed replacement. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 115,292.

Ford Windstar 2002. The doors frequently open up again after I have hit the auto door close button and it takes several times to get it to latch. One door wouldn't open for 6 months, but now will occasionally. The most serious issue is that lately the sensor has been saying that the door is closed properly, however it has opened 6 times now while I am driving with my kids in the car. I took it in to the shop once when it was malfunctioning but not opening while I am driving, paid $500 to get it fixed, and it still never worked well. When I take it back in to the dealer, they say that there is nothing wrong with it. It is back in the shop now and I basically had to say there was going to be a lawsuit filed if one of my kids was hurt or killed if the door opened up while I was driving again, to get them to take another look. . . They said they would look at it and get back to me with an estimate to get it fixed!.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the passenger side power windows and doors automatically lock and unlock on a daily basis. He is unable to lock or unlock them manually. The contact has been to the dealer four different times regarding the electrical sensor failures. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 105,254 and failure mileage was 34,000.

While driving at any speed the rear driver's door opened and closed on its own. Dealership inspected vehicle four times on different occasions, and found nothing wrong with the door.

While driving 50 mph automatic rear sliding door opened without warning.

Consumer states driver's door pops open w/o warning while driving. Mr.

While driving at any speed, intermittently the back right sliding door comes ajar. The problem has occurred on three occasions. The dealer has no idea what causes the problem. Currently, the consumer has a problem with the back/left side door closing securely. The door had been leaking since the vehicle was purchased. The door had a significant difference in space between the front door in comparison to the driver door. Also the cruise control was inoperative.