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2005-2006 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey recall: hatchback/liftgate

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 9, 2006. It covers about 12,728 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12,728
reported
Mar 9, 2006
owners notified
Mar 15, 2006
related complaints
47

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

What is wrong
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 06V069000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about body problems.

2005 Ford Freestar2006 Ford Freestar2005 Mercury Monterey2006 Mercury Monterey

Questions about recall 06V069000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey hatchback/liftgate?

Yes. Recall 06V069000, reported on March 9, 2006, covers about 12,728 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V069000?

Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may 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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