Ford Windstar door lock motor

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: July 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM

Topic: Ford Windstar door lock motor

Posted By: tinchote
Subject: Ford Windstar door lock motor
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 8:48 AM

I have successfully installed my alarm/remote-starter/keyless-entry in my 98 Windstar.

Now the problem is that the driver's door lock motor is not working well. When you press the lock/unlock button (or when I act it with the remote) it sometimes open, it never closes, and usually it does nothing, it starts to move but fails to change position.

Is this likely a mechanical problem with the rods (maybe requiring lubrication) or is it a motor problem ? Any help ?

Replies:

Posted By: godsegoizhuge
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 9:07 AM

how well did it work before you installed everything?

Posted By: tinchote
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 11:15 AM

It has nothing to do with the alarm.

Before installing it did the same. It opens perfectly with the key. But when using both lock/unlock buttons (left and right door) the driver's lock moves but doesn't change state.

I tried lubricating the motor and the rods in general, but not being able to look inside the door I might be missing something. The other chance is that there is something wrong with the motor.

Posted By: italnpimp59
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 1:14 PM

yeah the motor is bad, sounds like it anyway. install an actuator in that door

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Posted By: tinchote
Date Posted: April 13, 2004 at 7:22 PM

I guess I'll try that. Problem is, can I install an actuator without taking the motor away ? Access to those rods is less than perfect, so I would like to mess with them as little as possible.

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