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Ford Offers Repairs On 145,000 Vehicles In U.s. - Frost__2001 - 10-13-2006 Recall Wire: Ford Offers Repairs on 145,000 Vehicles in U.S. DEARBORN, Mich. ââ¬â The Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. for a variety of problems, from defective latches to faulty drivetrains, according to the federal government. The recall covers 139,537 2005 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and 2005-'06 Ford Freestar minivans, as well as 6,000 2006 Ford Escape Hybrids. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site that the Ford sedans and minivans have side door latches that may let in water. This can cause the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. The automaker is also recalling 6,000 of its 2006 Escape Hybrid SUVs to replace intermediate driveshafts that could break and cut power to the wheels. If a break occurs, it could cause the vehicle to move, even in the "Park" position of the automatic transmission. The recall campaign to owners begins later this month. Ford dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace parts, if necessary. Ford Offers Repairs On 145,000 Vehicles In U.s. - NefCanuck - 10-13-2006 This is odd, it seems that Ford has a serious design issue somewhere because this isn't the first time they've had to recall cars for door latch issues recently (Ford Focus anyone?) What I don't understand is that they've discovered that the problem exists with some of their other vehicles, so how in the world is it still happening on newer vehicles? :blink: NefCanuck Ford Offers Repairs On 145,000 Vehicles In U.s. - OAC_Sparky - 10-14-2006 NefCanuck,Oct 12 2006, 11:11 AM Wrote:What I don't understand is that they've discovered that the problem exists with some of their other vehicles, so how in the world is it still happening on newer vehicles? :blink: [right][snapback]211326[/snapback][/right]Not the same issue. Not the same latch. Not the same car. All cars have doors. Therefore, all doors have latches. Just because the word "latch" is used don't assume that the problem is the same. Quote:'00-'02 Ford Focus Quote:Make / Models : Model/Build Years: |