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Ford Freestar 2004–2007technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB-14-0144 · NHTSA communication 10056468 · issued Aug 11, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Seats
component
2004–2007
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

Ford/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 extended period. Model 2004-2007 freestar, monterey. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.