2004 Ford Freestar seats problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2004 Ford Freestar — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third-row seat floorboard was corroded with several holes. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V081000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The…”
filed Jun 29, 2021
“The part that has the clip for back seat fell out and now there is a 5 by 5 inch hole going into the wheel well and the seat has nothing to clip onto and be secure, this was recalled in this model”
filed Dec 3, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat…Campaign 13V081000 · Mar 7, 2013
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 13S01 - Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikeers - requests for recall service action
TSB160069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 2004-2007 Freestar or Monterey vehicles Safety Recall 13S01 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the sheet metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat…
16-0069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Ford/mercury: sheet metal supporting folding 3rd row seat latch strikers will experience corrosion and compromise mounting point for forward portion of 3rd row seat, if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for…
TSB-14-0144 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2014
Seats problems in other Freestar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestar | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Freestar | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 Freestar | 20 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Freestar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.