Ford Freestyle

On certain vehicles, the door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion that, over time, may wash out grease applied during the manufacturing process.  This may allow the latch mechanism to freeze during temperatures significantly below zero degrees Celsius, in combination with a wet environment.  As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latched position when the door is closed, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.  Correction: Dealers will: 1) install a shield over the front latches; 2) seal a drain hole in the rear window trim moulding on Freestyle rear side doors; and 3) apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms.

On certain vehicles, the fuel tank straps may break, potentially resulting in the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield dropping on the exhaust system (FWD vehicles) or driveshaft (AWD vehicles).  If the fuel tank and shield contact the exhaust or driveshaft, the driver may notice noise or a fuel leak.  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.  Correction: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps.