general problems of the 2004 Ford Freestar - part 2

On 08/13/2012 tried to engage the third row folding seat to the full upright position. The drivers side latch for the third row seat would not engage. After further inspection I found the seat anchor to be loose. After I looked at the outside of the wheel well the plate that the anchor mounts to was completely corroded all the way around and the plate and anchor is detached from the vehicle and falling into the wheel well. There is now a big hole from the outside of the wheel well directly into the interior of the rear of the vehicle. The interior of the vehicle becomes soaked when driven in the rain. Safety issue as our kids ride in the third row seat and there is no way to latch the seat safely now.

Driver's side seat mount on third row seat failed side panel in wheel well corroded and failed displacing panel into tire sidewall. Passenger side panel showing signs of failure. Ford dealership bodyshop refuses to work on issue for fear of future liability. Dealership states that corrosion issues beyond normal.

Third row seat no longer latches securely, caused by corrosion from left rear wheel well area ruining body latching holding seat in place.

When attempting to reattach the third-row seat from the flat position, the driver's side latch on third-row seat popped off - the part was rusted at the attachment point on the interior and it fell onto the ground through a hole above the rear left tire.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third row seating anchor failed due to corrosion penetrating the rear wheel well on the driver¿s side. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,507.

3rd row seat would not latch on the driver side of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was determined that the anchor used to attach the seat has completely rusted and is no longer functioning. The rust is from the tire well and the tire is visible from inside the vehicle. The 3rd row seat is now unusable and unsafe.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent repair shop when the contact was informed that third row seating was detached from the floor mounts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,865.

Open investigation pe11039. The third row front seat anchor is secured to the rear wheel well. On the driver side, the area of the wheel well where the seat anchor is located completely rusted out of our van and detached, leaving a gaping hole in the wheel well. On the passenger side, rust is apparent in the same area, though the anchor has not yet separated.

Noticed inside carpet was wet on the rear left side, removed the inside rear wheel panel and found the third row seat latch had completely rusted through to the outside of the car allowing water to enter the cab space and now the third row seat is unsafe due to the seat not being able to latch.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the third row seat latch would not latch properly due to corrosion. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the latch would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the part needed for the repair was not made for replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2004 Ford Freestar. The contact stated that the hook that held the rear driver side convertible bench seat in place was completely corroded. The contact mentioned that the damage was so severe that it rusted through the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 137,000. Kmj.

Upon opening the folding third row seat, the bottom latch failed to engage with the seat. Further inspection showed that the entire latch panel had rusted away from the body of the car and was sitting in the wheel well. There is now a hole in the side of the van and the third row seat is unusable. At 7 years old, this level of rust is very premature.