NHTSA recall 06V069000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Ford Freestar and 1 more
Reported Mar 9, 200612,728 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 06S42Built Apr 13, 2004 – Dec 13, 2005
The defect
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate IS powered open.
The risk
In the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. Anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.