Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems of the 2004 Ford Freestar

One problem related to hatchback/liftgate support device has been reported for the 2004 Ford Freestar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Freestar based on all problems reported for the 2004 Freestar.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2007

2004 Ford Freestar, back liftgate. A design flaw allows rainwater or water from a car washing) to seep in, accumulate, and puddle all around the latch mechanism of the back lift gate. This causes it to freeze on icy days which causes difficulty opening or closing the back liftgate. Eventually, the latch mechanism rusts out completely and has to be replaced. This is an obvious design flaw.


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