Recall 06V069000: Power Liftgate Module Reprogramming

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Freestar 2005-2006

Mercury/Monterey 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V069000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: March 06, 2006

COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12728

SUMMARY:
On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

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 13, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 06S42. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.