The 2005 Ford Freestar has 5 recalls, the most serious being a torque converter output shaft that can fail without warning and cut all drive power, raising the risk of a crash.
On the structural side, vans equipped with the optional power liftgate have a concern where the liftgate motor disengages after the gate opens. If a strut fails, the liftgate can drop freely without warning and injure anyone standing beneath it. There is also a seating concern on vehicles with a third-row seat: in certain rust-prone states, corrosion can prevent the seat from latching securely, and in a rear-end collision an unlatched seat raises the risk of injury to occupants. The remaining recall covers the daytime running lights, which may be inoperable on some vehicles, making the van harder for other drivers and pedestrians to spot in daylight, though standard headlight function is not affected.
At a glance
What can fail
The third row seat anchor mechanism in the rear wheel well can corrode and degrade, preventing the seat from fully latching into place.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The torque converter output shaft may fail in certain 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the torque converter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running light system doesn't work, making your vehicle less visible to other drivers and pedestrians during the day. Regular headlights function normally.
What the fix does
The dealer will reprogram the vehicle's electronic module to restore daytime running light operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On vehicles with a power liftgate, a faulty strut can cause the liftgate to drop suddenly after opening. Someone standing underneath could be injured.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the liftgate control software. The new version detects a falling liftgate and automatically engages the motor to lower it safely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power liftgate motor shuts off automatically after opening, which can cause the liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the liftgate module to prevent the motor from disengaging prematurely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
