2007 FORD Freestar Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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2 Recalls for 2007 FORD Freestar

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2013-03-07	SEATS	Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
2006-06-13	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	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. 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.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2007 FORD Freestar

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Date			Component
2013-08-10			transmission
2011-05-12			computer controls

62 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2007 FORD Freestar

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Date			Component
2017-07-19			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11006353
2017-04-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10979646
2017-03-16			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10966287
2018-12-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11163095
2018-09-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11124495
2018-03-19			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11080128
2018-08-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11115445
2018-07-05			SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 11109689
2017-12-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11056992
2017-11-21			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11047838
2016-08-02			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10892416
2016-07-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10883369
2016-06-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10872316
2016-04-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10854094
2015-12-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10810770
2015-08-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10759412
2015-07-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10734521
2015-07-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10734350
2015-03-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10692398
2015-01-13			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10672211
2014-10-28			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10650834
2014-07-22			STEERING ODI Number: 10615265
2014-04-02			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10576756
2013-11-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10553914
2013-11-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10553913
2013-11-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10553912
2013-11-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10553911
2013-09-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10541785
2013-07-15			POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10524836
2013-06-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10521355
2013-04-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 10509350
2013-04-02			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10505431
2013-04-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10505489
2013-01-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10495991
2012-08-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10472542
2012-07-30			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10468293
2012-07-23			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ODI Number: 10468541
2012-07-21			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10466884
2012-07-17			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10466283
2012-06-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10461052
2012-05-02			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ODI Number: 10457109
2012-04-10			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ODI Number: 10454705
2012-04-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10454792
2012-02-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10446774
2012-01-19			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10444524
2012-01-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10445190
2012-01-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10443640
2011-10-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10433190
2011-10-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10430838
2011-07-05			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10410484
2011-07-05			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10410436
2011-06-08			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10405665
2011-05-23			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10402413
2011-04-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10398072
2011-03-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10390117
2011-02-17			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10383139
2010-08-27			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10352349
2010-07-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10344641
2010-07-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10343473
2010-01-26			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10302373
2008-07-04			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10233192
2007-12-28			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ODI Number: 10213083

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8 Investigations for 2007 FORD Freestar

On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant chemicals to topseal for a period from july to mid-november 2006.the aftermarket valves were compounded with a blend of epdm and natural rubber, using a relatively low percentage of epdm (epdm provides inherent resistance to ozone cracking).hence, the need for anti-ozonant chemicals and the problems with cracking when those chemicals were missing or out of specification in some lots of valves.both recall campaigns involved inspection programs to identify and replace valves with visible surface cracking.although the topseal valves supplied to ford also appear to have been affected by the anti-ozonant supply issues in mid to late-2006, ford indicated that its valves were made at a different topseal production line and were compounded with a higher percentage of epdm rubber to meet more stringent specifications from ford.odi's analysis of complaint and warranty data provided by ford showed that problems with cracked tire valves were significantly higher for my 2007 vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007.ford responded by implementing changes in its material specifications for snap-in rubber tire valves and also increasing the quality and acceptance standards for valves imported for use in its vehicles.while the complaint and warranty claim rates are elevated for subject vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007, the rates of leaking valves are well below one percent of production for each of the peak months for all of the affected models.a substantial majority of the subject vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) which warn the driver when any tire pressures drops below 25 percent of recommended inflation pressure. as outlined in a letter to odi dated april 6, 2009, ford has agreed to send letters to owners of certain my 2007 and 2008 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles to provide information about the cracking concern. letters will be sent to owners of vehicles built from november 2006 through may 2007.owners can opt for a free dealer inspection.valves exhibiting surface cracks or air leakage related to ozone attack will be replaced by ford under its normal warranty terms.ford expects to send the letter by approximately mid-may 2009. based on the use of tpms in the majority of subject vehicles and the relatively low rates of repairs associated with leaking valves and resultant tire damage, odi believes that the actions ford has agreed to take will provide effective and expeditious resolution for vehicles that were built during the period when valves with inadequate resistance to ozone cracking were most likely to have been used in vehicle production.further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2010-08-23	2011-07-15	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2012-04-23	2013-05-02	SEATS
2010-08-23	2011-07-15	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2008-10-14	2009-04-09	TIRES:VALVE
2012-04-23	2013-05-02	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2012-04-23	2013-05-02	STRUCTURE
2012-04-23	2013-05-02	STRUCTURE:BODY
2010-08-23	2011-07-15	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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28 Service Alerts for 2007 FORD Freestar

Date	Description
2016-04-21	220000 SEATS Safety recall 13S01 – Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers – requests for recall service action Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-21	222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Safety recall 13S01 – Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers – requests for recall service action Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-21	220000 SEATS For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat latch strikers could Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE (PWS) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-09	220000 SEATS FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-09	350000 EQUIPMENT FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-09	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) DAMAGED SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE/MIL DTC P030X, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE KNOCK/PING ON ACCELERATION. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM – SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	010000 STEERING ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM – DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2007 FORD Freestar

2 Recalls for 2007 FORD Freestar

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2007 FORD Freestar

62 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2007 FORD Freestar

8 Investigations for 2007 FORD Freestar

28 Service Alerts for 2007 FORD Freestar