Ford third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-081.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Ford Freestar |
| 2004–2007 | Mercury Monterey |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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