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NHTSARecalled Jan 9, 2012 · #12V006000

TORQUE CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
TORQUE CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2004 AND, 2005 FORD
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice