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Recall 06V-383

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-383
Reported
October 5, 2006
Vehicles affected
139,537 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 06s45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles