1996 Ford Windstar Door Ajar Beep

1996 FORD WINDSTAR
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VICTOR VALENCIA
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I have a 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 L with 186,000 miles and runs good. The question I have is regarding the door ajar warning sound. The beeping noise indicating "door ajar" is always on when I drive the vehicle or when the vehicle is idle. All the doors are closed and it has been beeping for about a month and will not turn off. Is there a wire I can cut? Please help?
Mar 3, 2007 at 4:42 AM
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BHUGG
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Does the dome light stay on, then check the switches in the door frame that turn on the lights in the car. If one is stuck, replace the switch.
Mar 3, 2007 at 5:23 PM
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JETMECH
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Had same problem with my 1998, especially in cold or damp weather. Lubricated all door locks with WD-40 before this winter, soak them good! Had no problem since!
Mar 24, 2007 at 4:17 PM

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Check whether the dome light stays on, inspect the door-frame switches that control the interior lights, and replace any switch that is stuck. Lubricating the door locks may also help if the problem is worse in cold or damp weather.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8L reports a constant door-ajar warning beep even though all doors are closed. An expert advises checking the dome light and the door-frame switches, then replacing a stuck switch. Another owner with a similar issue on a 1998 model said lubricating the door locks stopped the problem.

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