2005 Ford Five Hundred: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · 87,414 miles · MI

"takata recall" driver side front door won't latch close until car is warm up I sprayed it with wd40 this is the second time it did it to me. Car was parked

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Body · 136,000 miles · MA

When its cold outside the drivers door latch stops working and it is impossible to keep the door shut.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Body · NY

I bought this vehicle in 2016 I've had problems with driver and passenger front doors. When it gets to cold both locks get frozen and doors will not close.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Body, Locks · 125,000 miles · OH

In extremely cold temperatures, the door will not latch or will pop open while driving. It has happened multiple times, but only in below freezing temperatures. Ford recall notice 06s45 describes it perfectly, but somehow my ford five hundred is not included in the recall.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Locks · NY

2005 ford five hundred. Consumer writes in regards to door latch may not operate properly in an wet environment recall notice. Consumer states vehicle door latches collects water in locking mechanism/door frame due to manufactured design issues. *smd the consumer stated the driver side door/latch would not lock. The consumer stated he was able to drain 8-10 ounces of water out of the door cavities, by lifting the rubber gasket on the door frame at the bottom.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · 35,000 miles · IN

Takata recall door latches and links. As like all the other complaints when it gets cold my door will open but it will not close. When it first occurred my door flew open while I was driving. I looked up the recall but my VIN number was not included this does not make any sense to me.on a city street at 6:00 in the morning.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Locks · 145,618 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the door latch failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,618.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Body · 98,000 miles · TN

After it rained, the temperature dropped below freezing. My door was difficult to open, but would not close or latch. It was frozen open. There is already a recall on this, but ford dealers in the area says it does not apply to cars in the south. A recall is a recall. First of all, both tn and ok get snow and ice, and a recall is a recall. If I decide to move back to maine with this car, then I'll be able to get it fixed for free? What if decide to go skiing in colorado, but cannot leave because my door latches freeze?

Filed Jan 18, 2014 · Body, Transmission · 30,000 miles · WI · crash

I have taken my 2005 ford 500 to my local ford dealer so many times I can not count for the same recurring issues. This vehicle always lunges when I put in gear in reverse or forward. The car lunged backward striking a parked car the first week I got it. I paid for all damage cause I didn't want to claim new car on my insurance. While driving on highway engine starts to decelerate while trying to pass car or change lanes..big problem in traffic..have to floor it till it kicks into gear. Dangerous. Then, everytime it rains, all 4 doors fill with water..I have to lift up rubber at the bottom..clear the holes..wait for 5 minutes each door. Every winter the driver side door latch freezes up and I can't close the door..I thought they dealer fixed the door latch due to a safety recall..that is not the case..several times, I have had to drive to work 15 minutes holding the door shut while driving down the highway.dangerous. I have had it lubed with several products, doesn't work..the service manager at my local ford dealer showed me how to hold the door handle open while using a screwdriver to free the latch..handy little trick. I keep silicone lube spray, screwdriver, pliers, and a jumper box in the car at all times.I have called ford motor co. Many times..always got run around and no straight answers. Finally last week after calling 5 times, I was transferred to a supervisor that explained to me that the other 10 times I called.no complaint was filed and informed me on the complaint process..I just purchased a new taurus and am hoping to let my son use the 500 to drive to college daily..I am concerned about his safety in this car..so unless these issues are addressed and corrected, I don't know what to do..I have put a lot money into this car.what happen to the lemon law. This car is a lemon.

Filed Jan 15, 2014 · Body · 50 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that she attempted to close the driver's door but the door latch would not catch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the latch needed to be sprayed with a solution to loosen it. The dealer then stated that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Locks · 151,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the front passenger side pawl latch would not return to the latch position when closed. The contact also mentioned that on several occasions the door would open independently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the door latch mechanism needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000 and the current mileage was 153,000. *tr updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Locks · 71,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford five hundred. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not latch properly after inclement weather such as ice, snow or rain. The contact would hold open the door handle and shove it a few times in order to enter on the passenger side to ensure that the door would remain shut while operating the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 74,000 and the failure mileage was 71,000.