Recalls for 2005 Ford Five Hundred

DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 2006-10-05
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2006-06-23
Description
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.  

Consequence
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge.  The recall began on august 4, 2006.  Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Notes
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Posted on: 2005-11-10
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).  

Consequence
If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak.  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps.  The recall began on december 1, 2005.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  05s37.customers may 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.