2000 Ford Windstar Malfunctioning-erratic operation of elec

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
58,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYSOUTH
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When attempting to lock doors with controls on drivers or other door, the locks make a slight movement, as if attempting to lock/unlock but don't complete the move.
They have opened at times, but not often.
Same when using remote actuator.
Noticed that drivers door is also in this category, at times. Left sliding door and tailgate seem to work on regular basis.
Your advice will certainly be appreciated.

God Bless.

Ray
Apr 1, 2008 at 4:20 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like it may be the actuators.You need to remove th edoor panels to gain access to the actuators to test for 12 volts at them when using power locks. If good power, then the actuators need to be replaced
Apr 1, 2008 at 5:47 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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ray this is usually a sign of a bad door lock actuator. do some locks work and others just do the slight movement or do all of them do exactly the same thing?
Apr 1, 2008 at 5:47 PM
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RAYSOUTH
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Hello Tim,

Only two of the doors operate properly all the time. The other 3 make feeble attempts to lock and unlock, but never seem to make it.
At times, one of the doors, (driver), does work but not that often.
Are any adjustments that can be made or need to scrap all 3 doors?
Is this a regular occurence with Windstar Models?

Thanks, Ray
Apr 1, 2008 at 6:14 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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unfortunately its quite common. you need to replace the suspect door lock actuators. maybe next time you post a question i can give you better news. thanks for the donation.
Apr 1, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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