Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V069000 Reported March 9, 2006

Power liftgates

Ford Motor Company · Structure · 12,728 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V069000
Manufacturer Campaign
06S42
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
12,728
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 9, 2006

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 06V069000 or campaign 06S42.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V069000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V069000?

NHTSA recall 06V069000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 9, 2006. It addresses: Power liftgates. The recall affects approximately 12,728 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V069000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06S42. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.