Recall Alert: 2004-07 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey

By Jennifer Geiger

March 5, 2015

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In the affected vehicles, corrosion could prevent the third row from locking into place. Ford told Reuters that the recall only applies to vehicles sold or registered in the District of Columbia and the following Salt Belt states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Ford dealers will install a new third-row-seat mounting bracket for free. Owners can call Ford at 866-436-7332 for more information. To look up your VIN on Ford’s recall site, click here.

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

Recall Alert: 2004-07 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey

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