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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Section 1279 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Section 1279 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Power Locks
- Autolock
- Smart Unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Lock/Unlock Control - Unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Lock/Unlock Control - Lock
- Panic Alarm
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad
- Anti-Scan Feature
- Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad System
- Locking the Doors with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad System
- SJB Protective Circuit Strategy
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Notes
- Pinpoint Test A: All Door Locks Are Inoperative From One Switch
- Pinpoint Test B: All Door Locks Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test C: A Single/More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test D: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test E: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter is Out of Synchronization
- Pinpoint Test F: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance
- Pinpoint Test G: Panic Feature is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test H: The Smart Lock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test I: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad
- Pinpoint Test J: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test K: The Autolock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
- Hood Latch and Components - Exploded View
- Hood Latch
- Hood Latch Release Handle
- Front Door Handles, Locks and Latches - Exploded View
- Interior Door Handle - Front
- Exterior Front Door Handle
- Front Door Latch
- Rear Door Handles, Locks and Latches - Exploded View
- Interior Door Handle - Rear
- Rear Door Latch
- Exterior Rear Door Handle
- Liftgate Handle, Lock and Latch - Exploded View
- Liftgate Latch Remote Control
- Liftgate Latch Actuator
- Liftgate Latch
- Liftgate Window Latch
- Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Door Lock Cylinder
- Door Lock Control Switch
- Remote Keyless Entry Keypad
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.