Recall 12V006000: A/T Torque Converter Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/Freestar 2004-2005

Mercury/Monterey 2004-2005

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 04, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V006000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA09016

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 205,896

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

CONSEQUENCE:
This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converter free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2012. Owners may contact the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11S25. Owners 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.