Hood Latch Problems of Ford Windstar

Ford Windstar owners have reported 5 problems related to hood latch (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 Hood Latch problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 10/10/2006

: the contact stated the front hood unlatched from the vehicle while traveling 65 mph. The hood blew off, and went through the windshield nearly causing injuries.

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2 Hood Latch problem of the 2002 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/22/2006

2002 Ford Windstar hood unlatched and the hood hit the windshield. The hood broke the windshield.

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3 Hood Latch problem of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 09/04/2003

Consumer stated while parking and without any indication vehicle lost power steering. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed steering fitting was rusted which caused the power steeering fluid to leak. The hood was difficult to open. The dealer lubed the latch.

4 Hood Latch problem of the 1996 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

The primary hood latch does not catch.

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5 Hood Latch problem of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

While driving on the freeway at 65 mph hood flew up and blocked consumer's view. Consumer managed to get the car to the side without causing an accident.

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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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