Freestar 3rd row seat latch striker corrosion repair

Here is the overview of the 3rd seat repair attachment that has full details and pictures of the service procedure. If your seat is loose, this may be the problem.You can have them inspected to see if it applies to your vehicle.

In some of the affected vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, the sheet
metal that supports the folding 3rd row seat latch strikers could experience corrosion and may compromise
the mounting point for the forward portion of the 3rd row seat. Initially, this condition may result in seat
movement when passengers sit on or put weight on the seat, or difficulty latching the front of the seat when
in its seating position. If corrosion is severe, the seat latch strikers may become detached from the
vehicle. The seat belts and the permanent mounting attachment at the rear of the seat are unaffected.
Dealers are to install new 3rd row seat latch striker mounting brackets which will re-locate the seat latch
strikers away from the potentially corroded area. In addition, dealers are to install overlay panels in the
exterior of the wheel wells to prevent the entry of water and corrosive elements.

See 3rd Row Seat Latch
Striker Corrosion Repair Kit components (below). This service must be performed on all affected vehicles
at no charge to the vehicle owner.
CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR FREESTAR AND MONTEREY
VEHICLES OPERATED IN CORROSION STATES — 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH
STRIKER CORROSION REPAIR


Rust example under the plastic interior.