2004 FORD FREESTAR Recalls (6)

Campaign:
03V457000 on 11/18/2003
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 10/26/2003
Affected:
23,996
Defect:
On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s09.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V446000 on 09/15/2004
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Manufactured:
02/22/2004 - 05/12/2004
Affected:
34,013
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s24.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E056000 on 06/22/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
58,640
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V006000 on 01/08/2012
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Affected:
206,452
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. the torque converter output shaft may fail.
Consequence:
This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s25.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V006000 on 01/08/2012
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Affected:
206,452
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. the torque converter output shaft may fail.
Consequence:
This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s25.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V081000 on 03/07/2013
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/23/2003 - 11/06/2006
Affected:
196,667
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
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.

2004 FORD FREESTAR TSBs (64)

Bulletin:
15679
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Sliding door(s) contacting the rear quarter glass. *tt this information updates previous information, dated 03/01/2002. *tt
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17156
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code u1262 (scp communication bus fault) and/or u1135 (scp invalid or missing data for ignition switch/starter) stored in the instrument cluster. *tt
Bulletin:
17157
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Passive anti-theft system (pats) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1600 and/or b1602 with no related symptoms. *tt
Bulletin:
17237
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1130 (scp invalid or missing dta for fuel system) stored in the instrument cluster. *tt
Bulletin:
032013
Component:
354300 equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Summary:
Roof rack side rail cover installation instructions. *tt
Bulletin:
17242
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Trailer tow installation and wiring harness connector incompatibility concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
17277
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Beeping sound from the instrument panel when driving at/over 75 mph, traction control off indicator illuminate when vehicle is not equipped with traction control, and/or diagnostic trouble code b2477 (module configuration failure) stored in
Bulletin:
17283
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor reset procedure for base cluster. *tt
Bulletin:
17284
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Low tire pressure monitor reset for message center. *tt
Bulletin:
17300
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Traction control or anti-lock brake system (abs) warning light on in the instrument cluster, accompanied by diagnostic trouble code c1288 (pressure transducer main/primary input circuit failure). *tt
Bulletin:
02184
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Power sliding door operation and diagnostic service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17609
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Excessive front brake noise. *tt
Bulletin:
17538
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Traction control/abs light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1288. *mj
Bulletin:
17565
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Front brake noise. *mj
Bulletin:
17584
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Remote entry transmitters not working. *tt
Bulletin:
17358
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models. *tt
Bulletin:
17371
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Traction control/abs (anti-lock brake system) light on with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) c1288. *tt
Bulletin:
17397
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Front window motors not working. *tt
Bulletin:
0471
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt
Bulletin:
04125
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1991 (module calibration failure) - anti-lock brake, advanced trac, interactive vehicle dynamics (ivd), traction control system - service tip. also includes ford freestar my2005 and mercury monterey my2005.
Bulletin:
17892
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Front wheel hub bearing high pitched whistling/squealing noise from front exterior while driving. also includes 2005 freestar and monterey. *tt
Bulletin:
03242
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Trailer tow service kit - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
03L17
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Demonstration/delivery hold - special field action 03l17. revised smog emissions information. *tt
Bulletin:
04135
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Front door glass click/snap noise at the end of the upward glass position. *tt
Bulletin:
04136
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code b1342 (restraints control module (rcm) fault. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
031501
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
04148
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Front blower motor whistle noise. *tt
Bulletin:
18246
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Accelerated rear brake wear. oasis. *tt
Bulletin:
041512
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732. *tt
Bulletin:
041514
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:
041613
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Noise from front wheel hub bearing. * ar
Bulletin:
18135
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
3rd row seat strap breaking (strap used for stowing or accessing the rear seat). *tt
Bulletin:
0531
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
Bulletin:
05310
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Bulletin:
04174
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
Bulletin:
04217
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
042117
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
3rd row seat strap breaking. *eh
Bulletin:
04229
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Access door wraped or breaking off from the underside of the steering wheel shrod. *eh
Bulletin:
04231
Component:
046400 service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Traction control abs and park brake lamp flicker flash illuminate. *eh
Bulletin:
18274
Component:
046400 service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Traction control abs and park brake lamp. flicker flash illuminate. *eh
Bulletin:
04189
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:
042510
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Power sliding doors and power liftgate inoperative when using the overhead console and/or remote keyless entry transmitter open/close buttons - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1999. *tt
Bulletin:
042610
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Rear brake lining accelerated wear. *tt
Bulletin:
18335
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument cluster dtc u1130. *eh
Bulletin:
18340
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument cluster dtc u1262 and or u1135. *eh
Bulletin:
04262
Component:
342000 communications:back up alarm
Summary:
False parking aid warnings. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
18520
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering wheel. *eh
Bulletin:
05145
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc
Bulletin:
050920
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Steering wheel and or vehicle vibration-vehicles equipped with goodyear intergrity 16 inch tires only. *sc
Bulletin:
0598
Component:
105200 power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Summary:
A broken outer c/v joint on vehicles built before 5/1/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
05617
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Traction control lamp - abs lamp - abs self activation with dtc c1288. *tt updated 11/8/07. *nj
Bulletin:
05419
Component:
342000 communications:back up alarm
Summary:
False parking aid warnings. *tt
Bulletin:
04147
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
18834
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Restraint control module diagnostic trouble code b2296 - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
19004
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Rear climate control noises - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
06218
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Advanced traction control system - duration activation. *kb
Bulletin:
0712
Component:
015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Summary:
Power steering hose leak near cooler extreme cold climate areas only -4 degrees and cooler. *kb
Bulletin:
071011
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Advanced traction control system - short duration activation. *kb
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0144
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
Ford/mercury: sheet metal supporting folding 3rd row seat latch strikers will experience corrosion and compromise mounting point for forward portion of 3rd row seat, if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for extended period. model
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0166
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Ford/mercury: safety recall regarding sheet metal support for folding 3rd row seat latch strikers can experience corrosion and will compromise mounting point causing seat to move. model 2004-07 freestar, monterey. *pe
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate

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