2004 Ford Freestar & 2004 Mercury Monterey recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.
💥 The risk
If this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. Owner notification began november 10, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V457000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 03S09
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 23,996
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-392-3673
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 10, 2003
- Built
- Mar 24, 2003 – Oct 27, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 03S09.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).