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2004 FORD Freestar

5 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #12V006000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission's torque converter output shaft might have a problem that could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car could suddenly lose power without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a notification, and the dealership will replace the torque converter for free. They'll start doing this starting August 9, 2012.
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Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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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Critical #06E056000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Free Fix
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Critical #03V457000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your minivan's power steering system may have a problem with the low-pressure hose not being fully connected to the steering gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose comes loose, it could leak fluid onto the hot exhaust system, causing smoke or even a fire.
Free Fix
We'll take a look at the hose and make sure it's properly connected at the steering gear. This service is free, and you can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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High Priority #04V446000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:HUB

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your minivan's front wheel hub assemblies may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause small cracks to form.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cracks get worse, your wheel could separate, leading to a loss of vehicle control and potentially a car crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace your front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings at no cost to you. You should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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Low Priority #13V081000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
A potential problem with the third row seat in your vehicle could cause it to not latch properly, which can lead to injury in a rear-end crash. The issue is due to corrosion and structural degradation of the seat's attachment points.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is rear-ended and the seat isn't properly latched, it could lead to a higher risk of personal injury.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this issue for free by replacing the seat latch striker mounting brackets at a dealership. You'll receive a notification and can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Original — 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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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other FORD Freestar Years

2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
4 recalls

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