1997 Ford Windstar Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,172miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Ford Windstar, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,172 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact states has been having several problems with vehicle since 2002. On april 28, 2004 the speedometer was not providing an accurate speed reading. On december 9, 2004 the sliding door would not unlock or slide properly. The dealer replaced the door lock actuator and determined that the slide wheels were dry. The dealership replaced the door latch, and now it needed replacement again. On february 5, 2005 the engine was replaced at 75, 172 miles, and on november 21, 2005 the power steering failed and was replaced. All repairs have been done at contact's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10144086, filed 2005-11, 75,172 miles“We have a blown head gasket at 115,000 miles even though we had the van to the dealership several times when it was under warranty with concerns that the head gaskets were blown. They blew us off like we were idiots!! We had to have the door windows repaired because they were installed incorrectly, the latch assembly on the hatch broke we took it in and had repaired then approximately 1year later it broke again! …”
NHTSA complaint #754556, filed 2001-11Latches, 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 1997 Ford Windstar
43 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Windstar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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