1998 Ford Windstar Door Ajar Light

FORD WINDSTAR
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CBASS655
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My 1998 Ford Windstar V6 3.0 Van has a problem with the door ajar light. It keeps coming on and off. Sometimes when you open and close one of the doors the will come on and stay on for a couple of days and then go off after shuting the doors a couple of times. One time i gave the key a flick while in the ignition and it made the light go out. I have to keep unpluging the fuse because the dome light doesnt go out and i plug it in later to see if its out. Sometimes it not sometimes it is. What could be the problem, how can i check to see what it is, and how do i fix the problem?
Oct 31, 2006 at 10:21 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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You have a touchy door sensor. Look at each door to narrow down which is the culprit. There should be a switch that senses the door is open or closed. This is adjustable and you should be able to adjust. Now, another thought is that the door itself is not closing all the way. The jam is adjustable as well. Have a look.
Nov 1, 2006 at 12:13 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect each door ajar switch to find the intermittent sensor, and adjust the switch if possible. Also check that each door closes fully and adjust the door jamb or latch if a door is not seating completely.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Windstar reports an intermittent door ajar light that can stay on for days, sometimes with the dome light remaining on until the fuse is pulled. A key flick in the ignition once turned the light off. The expert says a touchy door sensor is likely, advises checking each door switch, and notes the switch and door jamb are adjustable. The door may also not be closing fully.

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