2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Ford Freestar | 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Mercury Monterey — Seats
Published March 8, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 7, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V081000, published March 8, 2013 and initiated March 7, 2013. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Ford Freestar | 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Mercury Monterey — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FREESTAR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2004 FORD FREESTAR | 2006 FORD FREESTAR | 2006 MERCURY MONTEREY | 2005 FORD FREESTAR | 2007 MERCURY MONTEREY | 2007 FORD FREESTAR | 2005 MERCURY MONTEREY | 2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Ford Freestar | 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Mercury Monterey — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V081000 on March 8, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FREESTAR.