NHTSA Recall 06V383000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 139,537 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Five Hundred.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V383000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06S45 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | October 5, 2006 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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 covered by recall 06V383000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.