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NHTSA recall 06V383000

Latches/Locks/Linkages · Ford Motor Company

October 5, 2006report date
139,537units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

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…

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 2006 Ford Freestyle, 2005 Mercury Montego.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V383000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.