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2007 Mercury Monterey

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.


2006 Mercury Monterey

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.


2006 Mercury Monterey

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

Consequence of Defect

on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.


2005 Mercury Monterey

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.


2005 Mercury Monterey

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

Consequence of Defect

on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.


2004 Mercury Monterey

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

on certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.

Corrective Action

if this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. owner notification began november 10, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.


2004 Mercury Monterey

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Corrective Action

failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.


2004 Mercury Monterey

Component

Wheels:Cap/Cover/Hub

Consequence of Defect

certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. this condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.

Corrective Action

if the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. the recall began september 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.


1974 Mercury Monterey

Component

Structure

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes


1973 Mercury Monterey

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes


1973 Mercury Monterey

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes


1972 Mercury Monterey

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes