Vehicle Recalls & Defects
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2004 Ford Freestar NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details |
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2004 Ford Freestar Overview |
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| Class: | Minivans |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 |
| Curb Weight: | 4275 |
| Wheelbase: | 120.8 |
| EPA city/hwy: | 16/22 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26 |
| Drivetrain: | Front Wheel Drive |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06E056000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | FREESTAR | Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer: | Ufi Filters Usa |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 06E056000 | Recall Date: | 06/13/2006 |
| Component: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 58640 |
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. |
Remedy:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD FREESTAR |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 04V446000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | FREESTAR | Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 04V446000 | Recall Date: | 09/13/2004 |
| Component: | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 34013 |
Summary:
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. |
Consequence:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD FREESTAR 04S24 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 03V457000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | FREESTAR | Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 03V457000 | Recall Date: | 11/06/2003 |
| Component: | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 23996 |
Summary:
On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear. |
Consequence:
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. |
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. owner notification began november 10, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes: | FORD FREESTAR 03S09 |
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