2006 Ford Freestyle Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 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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