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

Power Train — Automatic Transmission
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Torque Converter

Summary

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

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall began on August 9, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Documents (18)

• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Interim Letter
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice
• Renotification Notice
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report

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