NHTSA recall 06V069000
Structure · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: On certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.
Why it matters: 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 fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V069000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.