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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Section 1435 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Section 1435 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 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
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Table
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: All Door Locks Are Inoperative From One Switch
- Pinpoint Test B: The Luggage Compartment Lid Is Inoperative - From The Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch
- Pinpoint Test C: All Door Locks Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test D: A Single Door Lock Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test E: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad
- Pinpoint Test F: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test G: The Autolock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test H: The Smart Lock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test I: The Luggage Compartment Lid Is Inoperative Using The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test J: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Out Of Synchronization
- Pinpoint Test K: Panic Feature Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test L: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test M: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance
- 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
- Front Door Latch
- Interior Door Handle
- Front Door Lock Actuator
- Door Ajar Switch - Front Door
- Exterior Front Door Handle
- Rear Door Lock Actuator
- Door Ajar Switch - Rear Door
- Rear Door Handles, Locks and Latches - Exploded View
- Rear Door Latch
- Exterior Rear Door Handle
- Liftgate Handle, Lock and Latch - Exploded View
- Liftgate Latch
- Liftgate Release Handle
- Luggage Compartment Lid 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.