Ford Freestyle Driver door will not close/lock in cold weather

depends if its not lined up with the post upon closing or is the latch it self not latching, take screw driver and trigger the latch to lock position then use the handle to open it if that is working then check lineup on the post and see if the door hinges are worn allowing the door to drop if so replace the hinge pins.

The actuator/latch is bad. Basically a spring in it is not tight enough to close it.

05 Sable door won't shut in cold weather

you have a 'MODE' door whic is not opening/closing fully. Have a qualified Hyundai Service Technician properly diagnose your vehicle.

The door pin is probably pushed down in lock position take a screw driver and push it up it is were the door closes and connects to the latch its on the door side.

The sensor is in the door latch itself on that model,

there is a door that directs cold or hot air behind the dashboard in order to make the passenger's side colder or hotter relative to the driver's side.
The a/c door servo may be bad, or the temperature settings for each zone are not balanced.
In-vehicle Temperature Sensor Removal & Installation

1. For the Five Hundred and Montego;
   • Lower the steering column to the full tilt-down position.
   • Remove the instrument cluster finish panel screws.
   • Release the locking tabs on the steering column upper shroud located behind the steering wheel.
   • Remove the instrument cluster finish panel and the steering column upper shroud as an assembly.
2. For the Freestyle;
   • Remove the lower steering column cover.
   • Remove the lower steering column shroud.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector from the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
3. Remove the in-vehicle temperature sensor.

To Install:

1. Reverse the removal procedure to install.

most likly need a door lock actuator for drivers door

part of the problem with being in such a cold place is even tho its so cold there is still moisture in the air. if you door wont close or open, you need to check the latch out and make sure its not just bent. as for not being able to unlock you door. the latching system is connected to the lock and handle. if the latch wont move don't use wd-40 that will make it worse. you need to pull open the door panel and get it greased with a grease gun. wd-40 will not keep the parts moving in that kind of cold. if latch wont reset
when you get it open, it wont close. just grease it up. oh it would help if you get water guard for your windows. protect you parts from freezing. take care.

Try to close the door fully by pushing it forward (may require several hands pushing at once) which may reset the lock and latch. If it closes, but still doesn't release the lock, the interior panel must be removed to access the lock and latch directly.