2004 FORD FREESTAR RECALL - #13V081000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 FORD FREESTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
3/24/2003 - 11/7/2006 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2013 |
| # Affected |
196,667 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Ford's recall campaign number is 13S01.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2004 FORD FREESTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2004 FORD FREESTAR Recall for WHEELS, HUB
2004 FORD FREESTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2004 FORD FREESTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 20, 2021 - 220000 SEATS
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Dec 20, 2021 - 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
Dec 07, 2020 - 220000 SEATS
For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat latch strikers could
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Comments
12/1/2015 - marilyn venton
I bought a ford freestar 2004 in 2015 and I had over $1500 work done on it. well now the check engine light is back on and my batter light is blinking on and off. I wonder if all the recalls were done on it before I got it. how do I find out? I got a recall notice in the mail early 2015 right after I bought it because of a third row seat but never had the time to do it.
8/13/2012 - Bob Krouse
I bought a 2004 Ford SEL Freestar van here in Europe from the Armed Forces car sales at Wiesbaden, Germany. I still have it after shipping it to Hawaii and then Italy and now I am back in Germany with the van. I just saw this recall info. and appreciate it. There are sections of the autobahnn over here with no speed limit even today. I drive 80 to 90 MPH regularly on the German Autobahn and sometimes up around 100MPH but the governor on the car won't let it go higher. It is a 4.2 liter engine that has good power. Some of the German cars pass me like I am standing still even when I am at 90MPH and the thought of the torque converter going out isn't a pleasent thought. Thank you for the info about the recall. There is a Ford deal in my town and I will call Ford and set up a recall fix with the dealer. V/R Bob
5/18/2012 - Elizabeth Bond
My torque converter failed Aug. 2011 to which Ford said $3500 to repair and the local transmission specialist charged $1800 but now that the converter failed 2 more times and is currently in the shop for the same thing, there has to be something else going on. Ford won't fix it because they didn't fix it the first time.I feel bad everytime the mechanic has to fix the car and tow the car because I know no matter what he does my car will be back and because its warranteed by him he'll have to honor Fords mistake. If only the billion dollar company could be as honest as the local garage proprietor.
4/23/2012 - Teresa Waggnor
I own a 2004 Ford Freestar and the torque converter has already given out and had to be replaced at a cost of $1009. and I am still waiting for the rexcall for a refund. It is unfortunate that I was a good distance from town and had to wait for a tow and then wait for repair. I still am happy with my van, but wish refund was quicker.
10/11/2010 - Mrs. Pleavin
I drive a 2004 Ford Freestar and the transmission just stopped working without warning. I think this is a safety hazard because if you are crossing a busy intersection and the transmission fails you have no driving power and you vehicle slows down and leaving in jeopardy.
4/2/2010 - Ms. McGhee
I drive a 2004 Ford Freestar and it has been displaying serious issues. Every time it rains, the vehicle stops. The vehicle seems to have a transmission problem (won't go forward or backwards but jumps either way on its own). After being examined by a transmission specialist, it is believed that there is a problem with the van's computer system.
Yes, I'd say it's unreliable and is a safety issue. I have been in highway traffic when the vehicle stopped on me.