2005 Ford Freestar Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 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.

• 13V081000Mar 7, 2013196,667 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: 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.

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• 12V006000Jan 9, 2012206,452 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: 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.

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• 07V168000Apr 12, 2007742 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: 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.

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• 06V069000Mar 9, 200612,728 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
  Covers: Ford Freestar 2005–2006, Mercury Monterey 2005–2006

  Reported issue: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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NHTSA investigations

• EQ12010Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts FailingClosed · Sep 28, 2012
• EA12003Corrosion of Third-Row Seat AttachmentClosed · Apr 23, 2012
• 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

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