1995 Ford Windstar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 1%of 3,326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,840miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 3,326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,840 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Speedometer inoperable above 45 MPH (bounces and grinding noises); outer door locks inoperable (except drivers door), key only opens drivers door; door ajar sensor and interior lights stay on when all doors are closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10066377, filed 2004-04, 49,780 miles“The check engine light was coming on anytime I drove on an trip over 60 miles. After having it checked out and checked out, I could never get an answer about the problem. Found out later that it was due to the head gasket being bad and dumping engine coolant throug the exhaust which in turn destroyed the catatlytic converter and sensor. However the computer would never give the codes that this was the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #714775, filed 1999-11“Recall on sliding door - problem ever since repaired. Rear wiper motor died three times and was replaced. Recall on head gaskets. Since Ford dealer replaced them, the intake manifold gaskets blew, replaced those at our expense (approx. $1000), then the front water pump gasket blew and replaced those at our expense (approx. Another $500), then the engine blew and we were informed that the cause was water and antifreeze got into the engine and spun the bearings.... Told by the parts manager that it all started back with the head gaskets. Ford is not backing their engine due to this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #740871, filed 2001-02“The interior dome lights as well as the dashboard door ajar light and the door open chimes stay on even when all the doors are closed. I took it in to have it repaired and even after replacement of the sensors, it is still an intermittent problem. This same problem has been reported twice in the sj mercury news action line column.”
NHTSA complaint #718848, filed 2000-02“Notified by Ford sliding door latch, had it repaired. Then front end doesn't stay in alignment, head gasket blew, causing loss of starter and other related parts, total cost of $1800.00 at this time the car only had around 50,000 miles. Door light stays on indicating that a door is open when one isn't. Sometimes goes on and off and beeps. Interior lights stay on for extended period of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #719975, filed 2000-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 33 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 1% |
| 2000 | 52 | 3% |
| 1999 | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 10 | 1% |
| 1995 | 29 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Windstar
1,610 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
875 complaintsBrakes
505 complaintsElectrical system
168 complaintsFuel system
148 complaintsSuspension
145 complaintsOther or unknown
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
116 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
105 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsAir bags
92 complaintsSteering
75 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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