Recall 12V006000: 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Mercury Monterey
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 9, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 206,452
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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 1-866-436-7332.
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> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Ford Freestar
- 2005 Mercury Monterey
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V006000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11S25
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jun 29, 2012
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain); Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology