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2001 Ford Windstar Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Windstar has 13 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Windstar

Brakes
458
Suspension
387
Structure
194
Electrical
159
Powertrain
117
Steering
71
Speed Control
70
Engine
59
Airbags
47
Other
44
Visibility
32
Lights
22
Fuel System
13
Latches & Locks
13
Wheels
12
Tires
11
Seat Belts
9
Seats
7

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 15, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESINTERIOR DOOR LATCH ON PASSENGER SIDE LOADING DOOR IS BROKEN. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE ...
Oct 23, 2006LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AS FAR ...
Sep 6, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE PSD ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR OPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH OUR TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN TH...
Mar 28, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DOOR OPEN INDICATOR SYMBOL ON THE DASH IS CONSTANTLY ON. ALL DOORS ARE CLOSE...
Jan 10, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESPOWER SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EITHER POP OPEN OR JAM CLOSED. WHEN JAMMED, THE DOOR I...
Dec 10, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS REPEAT...
Dec 1, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESAUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR IT DOES NOT CLOSE COMP...
Jun 25, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2001 FORD WINDSTAR - DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHES WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND/...
Mar 9, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS OPENED BY ITSELF ON A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SL...
Feb 28, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND ONCE IT LOCKS YOU CAN NOT EVEN PULL THE LOCK UP TRAP...
Jul 1, 2003LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. *AK
Jan 1, 1970LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESA 5 YEAR OLD CHILD GOT HIS ARM CAUGHT IN SLIDING DOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE...
Jan 1, 1970LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWE HAVE HAD A CONTINUAL PROBLEM KEEPING OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO STAY OPEN WHEN THE VAN IS...

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