2004 Mercury Monterey Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2004 Mercury Monterey. 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: Mercury Monterey 2004–2007, Ford Freestar 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: Mercury Monterey 2004–2005, Ford Freestar 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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• 04V446000Sep 13, 200434,013 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Hub
  Covers: Mercury Monterey 2004, Ford Freestar 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.

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• 03V457000Nov 6, 200323,996 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Mercury Monterey 2004, Ford Freestar 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.

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