Recall 12V006000: 2004–2005 Ford Freestar and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 9, 2012

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

206,452vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Ford Freestar1,227 complaints
• 2005 Ford Freestar886 complaints
• 2004 Mercury Monterey283 complaints
• 2005 Mercury Monterey119 complaints