2001 Ford Windstar latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 20 complaints for the 2001 Ford Windstar, <1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
A 5 year old child got his arm caught in sliding door. Consumer was unable to open the door from the inside of the vehicle. Consumer had to kick and pound the door to get it open. Consumer finally got the door opened but not by the handle. Manufacturer was contacted.
Consumer stated the power doors locked on their own. Consumer was concerned that in an emergency they will be trapped inside . The transmission was difficult to move from park. Once it was pulled out of park it made a loud bang.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar
- Brakes 564 complaints
- Suspension 421 complaints
- Body & structure 297 complaints
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 129 complaints
- Cruise control 128 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Steering 70 complaints