Recall 06V069000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Defect in 2005-2006 MERCURY MONTEREY
RECALL This recall affects up to 12,728 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V069000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 12,728 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER LIFTGATE OPTION, THE POWER LIFTGATE MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGES AFTER THE LIFTGATE IS POWERED OPEN.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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