2005 Ford Freestyle Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Freestyle. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V383000Oct 5, 2006139,537 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Ford Freestyle 2005–2006, Five Hundred 2005, Mercury Montego 2005

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 05V515000Nov 9, 2005123,206 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Ford Freestyle 2005, Five Hundred 2005, Mercury Montego 2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).

  Possible consequence: If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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