Recall 03V457000: 2004 Mercury Monterey and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 6, 2003

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

23,996vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Ford Freestar1,227 complaints
• 2004 Mercury Monterey283 complaints