Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Front Door Latch: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 06-2-10
Date: 060206
Body - Door Latches Freeze in Extreme Cold
TSB 06-2-10
02/06/06
DOOR LATCH ISSUE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES
FORD:
2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:
2005 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005 Freestyle, Five Hundred, and Montego vehicles may exhibit an intermittent door latch issue when the ambient temperature is below freezing.
This condition may be due to water entry into the door latch assembly.
ACTION
Replace the latch on the affected door(s). Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 501-14 Front Door Latch for removal and installation instructions.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
060210A
2005 Freestyle, Five
0.5 Hr.
Hundred, Montego:
Replace The Door Latch
One Front Door (Do Not
Use With 23943A,
23943AT, 23943A6,
23943A6T)
060210B
2005 Freestyle, Five
1.0 Hr.
Hundred, Montego:
Replace Door Latch Both
Front Doors (Do Not Use
With 23943A, 23943AT,
23943A6, 23943A6T)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
74219A65
41
Disclaimer
Technical Service Bulletin # 06-2-10
Date: 060206
Body - Door Latches Freeze in Extreme Cold