Following the recall of 1.1 million minivans last month for a faulty cruise control switch, Ford may be forced to recall another 205,000 vans due to a potentially faulty transmission. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration has opened an investigation involving 2004-05 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans.
The NHTSA is looking into complaints about a possible transmission defect in 2004 and 2005 model year Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. The investigation could involve up to 205,000 vehicles.
The NHTSA has received 654 complaints and tallied 2,791 warranty claims related to a sudden transmission failure. Vehicles that experience the failure are unable to move. Several of the complaints have involved vehicles moving at highways speeds.
Although no official recall has been announced, one could be announced in the coming months. Ford produced the Freestar and Monterey from 2003 until 2007.
