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NHTSA 06V383📅 Oct 5, 2006

2005–2006 Ford Freestyle & 2005 Ford Five Hundred + 1 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
06V383000
Manufacturer recall #
06S45
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
139,537
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 8, 2006
Built
Feb 16, 2004 – Jun 20, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 06S45.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 06V383 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 06V383?

2005–2006 Ford Freestyle & 2005 Ford Five Hundred + 1 more. 139,537 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.