2004 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey recall: hub

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 13, 2004. It covers about 34,013 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 34,013
reported: Sep 13, 2004
owners notified: Sep 20, 2004
related complaints: 32

Wheels: hub

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V446000

Affected vehicles

Ford Freestar 2004 2004
Mercury Monterey 2004 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about wheels problems.

2004 Ford Freestar 2004 Mercury Monterey

Questions about recall 04V446000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey hub?

Yes. Recall 04V446000, reported on September 13, 2004, covers about 34,013 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V446000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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