# 2003 FORD WINDSTAR — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
> NHTSA complaint `482963` · 2004-07-06 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** WINDSTAR
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- **Miles at failure:** 58,000
## Narrative
THE SLIDING DOOR SENOR FAILED, CAUSING A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD'S LEFT ARM TO BE CLOSED IN THE SLIDING DOOR WAY.  CONSUMER HAD TO USE A CROWBAR TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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