2004 Ford Freestar Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Freestar. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- SeatsCovers: Ford Freestar 2004–2007, Mercury Monterey 2004–2007
Reported issue: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island…
Possible consequence: In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Ford Freestar 2004–2005, Mercury Monterey 2004–2005
Reported issue: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
Possible consequence: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on august 9, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Freestar 2004–2006, VMI Summit 2004–2006
Reported issue: On certain mini van conversions, the brake lines may have been routed incorrectly. The brake lines can make contact and chafe on the stabilizer bar.
Possible consequence: If this happens, the lines could wear through causing partial or full loss of braking ability due to a loss of brake fluid which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake lines to make sure the routing is correct. If no chafing is found, the brake lines will be secured to the vehicle chassis. If the brake lines are worn, the lines will be replaced. The recall began on may 15, 2007. Owners may contact vmi at 1-800-348-8267.
- Wheels › HubCovers: Ford Freestar 2004, Mercury Monterey 2004
Reported issue: Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. This condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.
Possible consequence: If the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. Wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. The recall began september 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Ford Freestar 2004, Mercury Monterey 2004
Reported issue: On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.
Possible consequence: If this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. Owner notification began november 10, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA investigations
- EQ12010Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts FailingClosed · Sep 28, 2012
- EA12003Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentClosed · Apr 23, 2012
- PE11039Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentClosed · Dec 21, 2011
- PE11033Service Jack FailureClosed · Sep 13, 2011
- PE10033Engine StallingClosed · Aug 23, 2010
- EA09016Transmission Torque Converter FailureClosed · Nov 10, 2009
- PE09033Torque converter output shaft failureClosed · Jul 15, 2009
- DP09004Engine stallingClosed · Jun 4, 2009
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.