8Affected configurations shown196,667Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 13V081000
2007 FORD FREESTAROpen vehicle record →2007 MERCURY MONTEREYOpen vehicle record →2006 FORD FREESTAROpen vehicle record →2006 MERCURY MONTEREYOpen vehicle record →2005 FORD FREESTAROpen vehicle record →2005 MERCURY MONTEREYOpen vehicle record →2004 FORD FREESTAROpen vehicle record →2004 MERCURY MONTEREYOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.