Hatchback/liftgate Lock Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 3 problems related to hatchback/liftgate lock (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the Windstar.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

The hydraulic lifts were held in place by a screw on both sides of the tailgate. The screw on the left side broke. As a result the tailgate released and slammed down very hard.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Rear hatch light keeps coming on and won't go off. When backing out after dark it is very unsafe to be driving. The dealer replaced the switch and the hatch lock light comes on, and the door doesn't seem like it is locked.

3 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 10/20/1996

Rear liftgate latches have been replaced seven times in 1 year, dealer has been unable to fix.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Windstar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
108
Latches/locks/linkage problems
29
Hood Latch problems
5
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
3


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