2005 Ford Freestar Recalls

What To Do If Your Freestar Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2005 Freestar take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2005 Freestar Recalls

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 2005 Ford Freestar

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 09 2012
  • NHTSA Reference #12V006000
  • Number Affected 205,896

  Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

  Consequence: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2012. Owners may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #12V006000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Recall for 2005 Ford Freestar

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 09 2012
  • NHTSA Reference #12V006000
  • Number Affected 205,896

  Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

  Consequence: This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2012. Owners may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #12V006000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 2005 Ford Freestar

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
  • Number Affected 58,640

  Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

  Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Recall for 2005 Ford Freestar

  • Recall Announced MARCH 09 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06V069000
  • Number Affected 12,728

  Summary: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V069000 »