NHTSA recall 12V-006 (12V006000)

power train recall reported January 9, 2012 - about 206,452 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V006000
Also written as: 12V-006
Manufacturer number: 11S25
Reported: January 9, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~206,452
Component: power train

What is being recalled

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-006 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Freestar - 2004, 2005

Mercury Monterey - 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.