2006 Ford Freestyle: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Locks · 160,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors would not close securely. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected however, the local dealer was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Body · 131,000 miles · OH

Last winter the door latches froze and would not stay shut. I had to bungee the 2 rear doors together. So I did research found there was a recall for that issues back in 2006. The number on the old letter was who I contacted. The lady went on to say they will not cover the recheck of issue or re-perform the recall. So I said so what your saying is since you are saying you cannot fix the issue and doors malfunction I could open a lawsuit! She said " yes "! I immediately went to my local ford dealer and the advisor there said that the recall has never been performed in my vehicle. Winter is just around the corner and I would my children to be safe in the back seat and not have to worry about them. While I was at my local ford dealer they had one kit left in stock but not exactly sure on how to perform it and will attempt if necessary but would rather have it done correctly and professionally.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Body · 13,430 miles · NJ

Bought new, prior to delivery of vehicle dealer first fixed a recall for door lock that jammed during cold weather freezing causing rear door latch not to catch. Problem occurred the following winter of 2008 when dropping off child to school, door would not close and flew open as I was driving away, nearly swinging into path of child. Pulled car off main road to try and close door with several hard slams but latch would not catch door. Called ford recall corporate center who checked their records and confirmed the dealer marked the recall as fixed already. I explained to the ford recall department that regardless of whether the dealer actually fixed the problem, it is still occurring and was a very dangerous hazard during winter months when door could swing open and hit adjacent cars, pedestrians, light poles and trees along urban local roads where sidewalks and poles are typically near the curb. I was told there was nothing they could do further since the vehicle was already 'fixed' under the recall notice. I looked into what the 'fix' was and it was simply having the service technician drill a hole in the door frame to allow condensation to drain instead of freezing near the latch mechanism. I am an engineer by profession, and in my review of this remedial measure, it became apparent that the drill bit size being provided to the dealerships for this fix was not a large enough diameter to ensure proper drainage and as a result, the condensation would simply freeze across the full diameter of the drilled hole intended for drainage. Problem continues to occur during cold weather months each year and I heard that ford is under investigation again for similar problem on some newer models

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Locks · 94,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failures mentioned in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v383000 (latches/locks/linkages). The side door latch mechanism froze and caused the door to open when the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall in november of 2006; however, the contact felt that the remedy did not fully repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 108,000 miles · KY

Our steering is locking up and the battery light stays on and sometimes the doors wont latch the steering is very dangerous it locks up and you cant keep it on the road.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Body · 86,000 miles · WI

It was below freezing out and some of my passenger doors would not open and the one that did open would not close again. I see that there is a recall on this part for the 05 freestyles but ford will not perform the recall fix on my 06 freestyle because the build date does not match the recall specifications. The recall I am referring to is 06s45. My car was built a week or two after the end of that specific recall event. I am experiencing the same door lock issues in cold climate. Ford refuses to fix this safety issue forcing my family into unsafe situations when it is cold.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Body, Locks · 111,010 miles · MI

During very cold days the doors won't latch shut, and have even popped open during travels... So far have had issues with both rear doors and front passenger door....

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Locks · 51,335 miles · MN

We own a 2006 ford freestyle that had a safety recall # 06s45 pertaining to door latches sticking. It was performed in 2006. On feb 10 2010 the door latch failed to work while I was buckling my children into the car. I took the car to the dealership and they said everything looked fine to them. I called ford motor company and they told me that since they performed the recall in 2006 that they were no longer responsible for the safety of my passengers.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Locks · 1,000 miles · NC

Unresponsive rear door locks.