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Released 4/23/2018
2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey - Safety Recall 13S01 - Corrosion On Sheet Metal That Supports 3rd Row Seat Latch Strikers - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 4/23/2018
Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions Now Shipped With A Pre-Installed Modified Vent And Hose Kit

TSB Description

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 5/15/2015
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 through 2007 Model Year Freestar and Monterey Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair

Released 9/8/2014
2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey - Safety Recall 13S01 - Corrosion On Sheet Metal That Supports 3rd Row Seat Latch Strikers - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Released 10/3/2005
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE

Released 7/12/2005
REAR LICENSE PLATE HOUSING CRACKING

Released 3/16/2005
GLOVE BOX FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Released 1/2/2005
GLOVE BOX LATCH REPLACEMENT

Released 12/26/2004
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE

Released 12/21/2004
3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING

Released 10/25/2004
POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS—DTC C1999

Released 9/22/2004
ACCESS DOOR WARPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROUD

Released 9/19/2004
EXTERIOR DOOR TRIM MOLDINGS/CLADDINGS LOOSE OR NOT ATTACHED

Released 8/14/2004
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE

Released 6/17/2004
COWL PANEL GRILL BREAKING

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 1/23/2004
TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMPS FLICKER/FLASH/ILLUMINATE

Released 7/9/2007
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP—ABS LAMP—ABS SELF ACTIVATION WITH DTC C1288

Released 11/14/2006
REAR BRAKE CALIPER LEAKS (VEHICLES SOLD IN MEXICO ONLY)—SERVICE TIP

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Released 10/25/2005
ABS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1175/C1236, C1165/C1235—REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Released 1/14/2005
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/SQUEAK NOISE—VEHICLES BUILT 8/1/2003 THROUGH 5/30/2005

Released 10/26/2004
REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR

Released 5/12/2004
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE)—ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, ADVANCED TRAC, INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM— SERVICE TIP

Released 1/23/2004
TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMPS FLICKER/FLASH/ILLUMINATE

Released 4/23/2018
2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey - Safety Recall 13S01 - Corrosion On Sheet Metal That Supports 3rd Row Seat Latch Strikers - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

Released 8/17/2006
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES—SERVICE TIPS

Released 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

Released 4/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—SCP

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

Released 7/12/2005
REAR LICENSE PLATE HOUSING CRACKING

Released 4/6/2005
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS

Released 12/25/2004
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342—RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP

Released 9/22/2004
ACCESS DOOR WARPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROUD

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 1/23/2004
TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMPS FLICKER/FLASH/ILLUMINATE

Released 2/5/2010
DAMAGED SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE/MIL DTC P030X

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 1/3/2005
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM)

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 9/4/2006
A/C COMPRESSOR NOT OPERATIONAL / LOW FREON—SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

TSB Description

Released 8/17/2006
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/18/2005
FRONT BLOWER AIR INLET DUCT WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE—VEHICLES BUILT TO 8/30/2005

Released 8/14/2004
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions Now Shipped With A Pre-Installed Modified Vent And Hose Kit

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 6/29/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Repair Procedure Efficiencies and Revised Labor Time

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Technical Info

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Dealer Q and A

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Receipt Scenarios

Released 3/16/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Q and A

Released 3/16/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Advance Notice

Released 3/14/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Owner Letter

Released 1/5/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/18/2006
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE

Released 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

Released 12/11/2005
DTCS P0760 AND P0763—4F50N TRANSAXLE— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/15/2005

Released 8/9/2005
OUTER CV JOINT BROKEN—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005

Released 1/3/2005
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM)

Released 10/17/2004
4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DTC P0732

Released 5/15/2015
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 through 2007 Model Year Freestar and Monterey Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - 3rd Row Seat Latch Striker Corrosion Repair

Released 9/8/2014
2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey - Safety Recall 13S01 - Corrosion On Sheet Metal That Supports 3rd Row Seat Latch Strikers - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

Released 6/29/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Repair Procedure Efficiencies and Revised Labor Time

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Technical Info

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Dealer Q and A

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 6/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Receipt Scenarios

Released 3/16/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Q and A

Released 3/16/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Advance Notice

Released 3/14/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Owner Letter

Released 1/5/2012
Safety Recall - Advance Notice - Certain 2004 and 2005 Model Year Freestar/Monterey Vehicles - Torque Converter Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 5/9/2007
ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM—SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION

TSB Description

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 1/4/2007
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER— TSB 07-1-2 EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 °F (-20 °C) AND COLDER

Released 4/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—SCP

Released 10/25/2005
ABS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1175/C1236, C1165/C1235—REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Released 8/9/2005
OUTER CV JOINT BROKEN—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005

Released 6/14/2005
STEERING WHEEL AND/OR VEHICLE VIBRATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR INTEGRITY 16 INCH TIRES ONLY

Released 9/22/2004
ACCESS DOOR WARPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROUD

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

TSB Description

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

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