electrical problem
6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$5.00
Average Mileage:
92,400 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- clean the sensors with brake cleaner and steel wool (1 reports)
- remove switch, clean and lubricate (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1998 Ford Windstar sliding door will not register as closed
2008Mar 11
Windstar
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
On 3/11/08 my 1998 Ford Windstar door ajar indicator came on. I believe that it is the side sliding door, but cannot be sure as of now. I am looking for a solution. I have cleaned the contacts, but did not use brake fluid like someone suggested. I used a little bit of rubbing alcohol and some light wool. No luck. Anyone with any suggestions. e-mail. maximumsound@talkamerica.net or call 248-360-3938 Thanks, David M .
2007Dec 01
Windstar GL 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
Remove "Door Ajar" switch. Clean the switch and use a graphite type lubricant (I recommend "Dry-Slide") to lubricate the actuator on the switch. Reassemble the switch.
The switches are located inside the door panels, attached to the catch mechanism.
1) Remove interior door panel.
2) Using a T-27 Torx driver, remove the 3 bolts holding the catch in the door.
2a) The door ajar switch is the only part on the mechanism with the 2-wire harness.
2b) The switch is located at the rear catch for the sliding door.
3) Using a small flat screwdriver, gently lift the black tab on the catch mechanism and rotate the switch to remove it from the catch assembly.
4) Using a rag, clean the small round actuator and apply a small amount of graphite lubricant to the actuator and work the switch so it moves freely.
5) Reassemble the catch and the door.
2007Oct 08
(reported on)Windstar GL 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 122,000 miles
Problem surfaced as soon as we got the vehicle home in December 1999 after buying used. Problems has periodically resurfaced, sometimes going away while driving, but other times really hangs on and if not noticed for several days can cause a dead battery. I have had to replace several batteries in the last 3 years, and in the last six months have discovered dead battery that recharged enough in 30 minutes to allow starting. It must have to do with the lights staying on. Now with 99,000 miles the right power window has also stopped working. Seems this Windstar has something of an intermittant electrical problem that is a tad irritating.
2007May 01
(reported on)Windstar
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
My windstar is the third and last Ford that I will ever own. I had a 91 escort, 94 escort wagon, 98 windstar. All 3 had major electrical problems needing an electrical harness replaced. This windstar has never had mechanical problems but when the doors don't register as closed, the lights stay on and while i'm driving, the damn bell dings. When you take out the fuse to make it stop, you lose the windows, windshield wipers and no interior lights. If you want my windstar, take over my payments and you can have the damn thing.
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2001Jan 01
Windstar LS
okay, can anyone tell me how to disconnect the sensor for the door ajar on the dashboard. I have to disconnect the battery to reset this light. Have had it fixed so many times, repair guy thinks we're related.
cbenson
7265 Eagle Heights, MI, USA
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