Ford Recalls Freestar and Mercury Monterey Vehicles Due to Torque Converter Issue

According to the manufacturer, Ford is recalling both Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles due to a torque converter issue. The output shaft of the torque converter may fail, resulting in sudden loss of power without warning. The recall affects certain 2004 and 2005 vehicles and totals 205,896 vehicles. The recall is set to begin in the 2nd quarter of 2012. Ford can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236.

Update: Ford is also recalling 244,530 Escape SUVs manufactured between 2001 and 2002, due to a leaky brake fluid cap. The leak could corrode electronic devices, potentially causing a fire. Like the Freestar and Monterey recall, Ford will inform owners when the recall is active.

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Sudden loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash, so readers should take note of this recall and have their vehicle serviced when they receive notice. Though many automotive manufacturers will refer to these actions as "voluntary recalls," any safety issue found on a motor vehicle is a mandatory recall, per federal law.

Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman

Posted by: Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 1/11/2012 | Comments (0)

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