FORD 2004 FORD FREESTAR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2004 FORD FREESTAR
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2004
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2004 FORD FREESTAR vehicles due to seats issues. In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026