Recall 06V-069
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 to 2006 Ford Freestar and 1 other model: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-069
- Reported
- March 9, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 12,728 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
The risk
In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 06s42.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Freestar 2005 to 2006
- Mercury Monterey 2005 to 2006