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2005-2006 Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle and others recall: latch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 5, 2006. It covers about 139,537 vehicles.

vehicles affected
139,537
reported
Oct 5, 2006
owners notified
Nov 8, 2006
related complaints
69

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Risk
As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 06V383000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 69 complaints about locks problems.

2005 Ford Five Hundred2005 Ford Freestyle2006 Ford Freestyle2005 Mercury Montego

Questions about recall 06V383000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle and others latch?

Yes. Recall 06V383000, reported on October 5, 2006, covers about 139,537 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V383000?

Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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