Recall 06V383000: 2005–2006 Ford Freestyle and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 5, 2006

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

139,537vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Ford Five Hundred510 complaints
• 2005 Ford Freestyle1,459 complaints
• 2006 Ford Freestyle1,300 complaints
• 2005 Mercury Montego135 complaints