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Sliding door won't shut flush

6 messages,  Last post on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM

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#1 of 6 Sliding door won't shut flush by clutchmx

Dec 09, 2011 (12:21 pm)

I've got a 2000 Ford Windstar and the sliding door won't shut flush. When you get on the brakes it beeps and in the back it opens just enough to see light through. When you open the door and hold the back part you can shake the door like something is loose or worn out. Anyone know anything on this?

#2 of 6 Re: Sliding door won't shut flush [clutchmx] by brianjude

Dec 29, 2011 (6:06 am)

Replying to: clutchmx (Dec 09, 2011 12:21 pm)
I'm having a similar problem with my 2003 Windstar. For a while, we've been having problems opening the door, now, this morning, as I'm about to put my family in the car, the latch won't catch at all after opening it! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!
 
Thanks.

#3 of 6 Re: Sliding door won't shut flush by fystywindstar

Jul 27, 2012 (1:22 pm)

I am having the excat same problem with my 02 SEL. Only difference is mine latches but not both catches & warnibg systen is on.

#4 of 6 Re: Sliding door won't shut flush [fystywindstar] by brianjude

Jul 27, 2012 (6:42 pm)

Replying to: fystywindstar (Jul 27, 2012 1:22 pm)
I found an answer online - remove the inside door panel and apply WD-40 to the locking mechanisms. I had to do it twice, but it worked after that.

#5 of 6 Re: Sliding door won't shut flush by fystywindstar

Jul 27, 2012 (8:12 pm)

Thanks so much Brian. Cheers Angela

#6 of 6 Sliding door won't shut flush by tomchi

Aug 23, 2012 (8:58 pm)

Windstars arrived from the factory with the lower door track heavily greased. Over time, the track collects crud. The track should be cleaned periodically and regreased to prevent binding.

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