I worked it out!!!! Removing the door trim panel allows for acces to the actuator rods and the latch mechanism itself. The problem seemed to be that the exterior actutor was stiff. Good ole WD40 to the rescue.
If it is broken. It could be a faulty temperature blend door actuator.
Probably a faulty blend door actuator. Remove the glove box to gain access to the actuator. Replace the actuator with a new one.
Something is wrong with your rear door and it is not closing properly in the first place. Your door lock actuator is broken, it will need to be replaced.
probably because the door lock actuator for that door is faulty. i would test the actuator first.
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yes this could cause it, but it may be something else. try this first, open the drivers front door, the light should go on the dash saying the door is open, now while the door is open take a small screwdriver and closer the lock actuator, now with it actuator locked, does the light go off? if yes, the try the same proceedure on the rear door you think is faulty. if the light does not go off then perhaps the actuator is bad,
The Blend Door actuator on the Ford Windstar can be found by removing the glovebox. A broken blend door actuator is almost as common as a broken blend door itself. Typically, the fix requires disassembling the entire dash and replacing the whole plenum box, which can be a costly repair. Linked here is a video from www.heatertreater.net demonstrating how to access components of the plenum box for repair without disassembling the entire dash. heatertreater.net/Windstar%20Video.html This details the best DIY option on how to replace a broken blend door or actuator.
most likely a vacuum leak or faulty control on the dash
Yes, it is possible the blend door is broken in the heat position.
The blend door actuator is located behind the glove box, and a sign of failure is an audible "clicking" sound when you adjust your climate controls. The most common issue with heat or A/C in the late model Ford windstar is a broken blend door. A broken blend door actuator is almost as common as a broken blend door itself. Typically, the fix requires disassembling the entire dash and replacing the whole plenum box, which can be a costly repair.This details the best DIY option on how to replace a broken blend door or actuator, accessing the plenum box by removing the glove box rather than the entire dash.
Could be, low on coolant, faulty thermostat, plugged heater core, faulty temp blend door actuator.
You have a faulty temperature blend door actuator located directly behind the radio. Remove the radio and remove the blend door actuator held to the heater case with three 8mm screws, and replace it.