Ford Windstar electrical problems

electrical problem

7.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

104,429 miles

Number of complaints:

7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (7 reports)

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problem #7

2008Jul 01

Windstar SEL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles

The locks stopped working while it was under warranty and the dealer replaced them. The same problem has happened again and the dealer wants $700. to fix them. Sounds familiar to others...do they go online and see what the going rate is?

I am going to try to tackle it myself this weekend. Any suggestions?

Mark T.

Waunakee, WI, USA

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problem #6

2008Apr 05

Windstar SEL 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles

First the drivers side door would not lock when remote or door lock button is engaged. Now the passenger side door will lock but will not unlock with the remote or door button. Not sure how to fix.

Jeremy E.

Avon, IN, USA

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problem #5

2008Apr 09

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles

This problem gets very annoying. The Driver's Side automatic lock will not work half the time. Have to go around the car to use the passenger side lock.

ladyauthor

Abernathy, TX, USA

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problem #4

2007Oct 27

(reported on)

Windstar LX 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

My driver-side door does not fully unlock when I hit the power door lock or unlock button on the door or on my remote. My friend has the same problem with his Windstar. They are designed to have these defects so that the average dummy will come around and trade it in and buy another one. Or perhaps you would pay these outrageous prices to get them to fix their well-crafted-to-break device. It helps the economy go around by you having to spend your hard earned on these trick American vehicles. That's why they don't want you to buy foreign cars and they charge you so much. It is a governmental setup with domestic automakers. I'm getting outta the American market and going Japanese from now on!

joe bleau

Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #3

2007Sep 22

(reported on)

Windstar SEL 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles

Since we received this car the passenger sliding door lock sticks and wont open the door... then the driver door doesn't lock or unlock and the passenger door lock has a mind of its own!!! The mechanics tried greasing the locking mechanisms and this has not worked....

Paige O.

Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #2

2007Jul 22

(reported on)

Windstar SEL 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

door locks do not unlock correctly
this is a pain in the ass

Bryan B.

Claremore, OK, USA

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problem #1

2006Aug 29

(reported on)

Windstar

  • 59,000 miles

The whole electrical system is falling apart. The auto drivers seat is broke in the furthest position back, neither sliding door will shut automatically and 3 of 4 door locks will not unlock correctly. I will never buy another Ford again, ever.

Debra H.

Parkersburg, WV, USA

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