Ford Freestyle door locks problems

Filed Dec 9, 2025 · Body, Electrical · PA

When temperature get below freezing car doors will not latch shut and come back open. Car doors work fine when temp are higher. There is a recall already for this the federal safety agency# 06v383000 Ford# 06545. I have a Ford Case# XXX My car was not included in recall and either should be or needs to be further investigated. I don't want my kids falling out while I go down the highway and I can't wait 45 min for the car to warm up. This had done this all last winter and is doing it again and Ford refuses to do anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 21, 2025 · Body · CT

Passanger door latch- door opened while driving, will not stay closed checked said recall was repaired in 2006, latch in not closing

Filed Dec 6, 2024 · Locks · 150,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The contact stated that all four door latches failed to latch while attempting to close the doors. The contact had to make several attempts to close and lock the doors before the doors latch and remained closed. The failure had reoccurred intermittently. The contact learned of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V383000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) but was unsure if the VIN was included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2023 · IL

Doors will not close in cold weather. This is a safety issue that was not resolved with prior recall.

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 Jan 23, 2019 · Body · 160,000 miles · OH

Door latches freeze open in cold weather as described in the federal safety agency campaign id 06v383000. The doors have failed to latch when entering the car as well as in motion at 50mph. A search of the cars VIN shows no open recalls however the car has not been serviced for this issue but clearly falls under the recall. Recall noticed was never received for this issue. This is a one owner car purchase and registered in ohio so it is unclear why it would not be covered by this recall. Ford has also stated that this car is not covered by the recall. This is extremely dangerous as the issue can occur when the car is in motion.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Body · MA

Anytime the weather drops below 40 degrees, which it most often does during the winter months in ma, my door locks freeze. It could be right when I start the car or while I'm driving, it's very sporadic. I can open the doors, but they will not close again, which is clearly very dangerous if you're driving and the door latches don't hold because of ice. It seems almost every other car that is my year, make and model have been recalled for the same problem, but for some reason mine has not! Not sure what to do, it's my only transportation. Throw my kuds in & just hope for the best while we're out driving?

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Locks · 240,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford freestyle. While attempting to close the rear driver's door, the door would not latch properly to close. After a few attempts, the door was able to close completely. There were no open recalls. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Body · MA

My front driver side door does not shut in cold weather. The locks stick on, and the door bounces back open when I try to shut the door. I paid to have the door locks replaced, a few years ago. The issue still happened on almost every cold day. Around 15f to 32f. The ford dealer who replacement the locks, got new locks covered under the lock warranty, but this issue still happens. It has been an ongoing problem for 4 years. I am forced to drive with a driver side door that does not close. I have to hold the door closed with my hand until the door locks decide to unstick and I can close the door. The ford dealer cannot get this problem solved or fixed even after 4 years and many many many trips back to the dealer with this issue.

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.