99 power side doors

[mikevdm]

I am starting to regret buying this van! The side doors are both power opening but they both seem to hang up all the time or don't close all the way. Is there any adjustments or cleaning protocols for these doors? Help me please beore my wife stangles me for buying it for her!

Mike

[12Ounce]

Cleaning and lubricating "everything" is the first step. Make sure the roller trackways are free of trash and dirt. Use silicone spray on all the door seals. Use petroleum jelly on the (7) plungers of the door contact switch.

Check the door ajar switch at the rear of the door opening. You may find it too stiff for actuation ... lubrication will help, but it may need to be replaced. And the ajar switch can be that last little resistance that causes the door not to close properly.

If all the above fails, there are adjustments between the door and the cable that can be made. Make sure you give yourself a few hours before tackling this for the first time ... you'll have some failures before you figure it all out ... but it's not too difficult once you've done it.

Good luck!

[mikevdm]

Thanks 12! I am going to clean and lube everything tonight and go from there I guess.

Mike

[lewisnc100]

If cleaning doesn't help there are quite a few items documented as problems for these power sliding doors. I had to adjust mine when I started having closing problems, the front should slightly point in where it meets the front doors and should slightly point out in the rear. Also there were some items that were left on the doors after assembly on many Windstars that can cause problems, one was a plastic holder during the painting process that mine still had attached. Post back if you're still having problems.