Recall 12V-006
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2004 to 2005 Ford Freestar and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission); Power train (automatic transmission, torque converter).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-006
- Reported
- January 9, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 206,452 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.
The risk
This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s25.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Ford Freestar 2004 to 2005
- Mercury Monterey 2004 to 2005