How do I know if my Ford Freestar has a recall?

To know if your Ford Freestar has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Ford Freestar VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Ford Freestar has an open recall?

If your Ford Freestar is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Ford Freestar does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Ford Freestar are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Ford Freestar Recalls

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Ford Freestar

6 Recalls

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar and 6 others

THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar and 2 others

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PARTIAL OR FULL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar and 1 other

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar and 2 others

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Ford Freestar is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Ford Freestar has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Ford Freestar for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Ford Freestar is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Ford Freestar for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Ford Freestar for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Ford Freestar will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Ford Freestar by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Ford Freestar that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Ford Freestar, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Ford Freestar VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford Freestar

6 Recalls

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar and 6 others

THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar and 2 others

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE LINES COULD WEAR THROUGH CAUSING PARTIAL OR FULL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar and 1 other

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar and 2 others

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

Ford Freestar

6 Recalls

NHTSA 13V-081 · OEM 13S01

The Third Row Seat May Not Latch Correctly

196,667 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 12V-006 · OEM 11S25

The Torque Convertor Output Shaft May Fail

206,452 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 07V-168

Brake Fluid Leaks From Brake Lines On Handicap Conversion Vans

742 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 06V-069 · OEM 06S42

The Power Liftgate May Fall

12,728 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 04V-446 · OEM 04S24

2004 Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey Recall 04V446000

34,013 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 03V-457 · OEM 03S09

2004 Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey Recall 03V457000

23,996 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my Ford Freestar has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my Ford Freestar has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Ford Freestar Recalls

There are 6 recalls that may affect your Ford Freestar.

Ford Freestar

6 Recalls

NHTSA 13V-081 · OEM 13S01

The Third Row Seat May Not Latch Correctly

196,667 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 12V-006 · OEM 11S25

The Torque Convertor Output Shaft May Fail

206,452 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 07V-168

Brake Fluid Leaks From Brake Lines On Handicap Conversion Vans

742 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 06V-069 · OEM 06S42

The Power Liftgate May Fall

12,728 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 04V-446 · OEM 04S24

2004 Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey Recall 04V446000

34,013 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 03V-457 · OEM 03S09

2004 Ford Freestar Mercury Monterey Recall 03V457000

23,996 Potential Units Affected