Ford recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the United States

Ford recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the United States

US based automaker Ford Motor has said that they are now recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the United States.

The problems are related to defective latches and driveline shaft. The recall includes Five Hundred, Freestar and Montego models for defective latches, and Escape Hybrid models for drivetrain shaft problems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement that the side door latch mechanisms might experience water intrusion. This can result in a situation that the door might open while the vehicle is in motion.

Dealers would now be installing a shield over the front latches. They would also 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.