Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vans Equipped With The Power Liftgate Option, The Power Liftgate Motor Automatically Disengages After The Liftgate Is Powered Open.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FREESTAR
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V069000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
Effect Of Defect
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 Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040413
End Of Manufacture
20051213
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12728
Date Owners Notified
20060315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20060309
Make Campaign Number
06S42