The rust issue in the rear wheel wells of 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey ... To repair the problem, owners can take their minivans to dealers, and the dealers will place new panels ...

In 2004 Ford freshened the Windstar, and renamed it Freestar. The most notable improvement was a flat-folding third-row seat. Handling improved somewhat, but fit and finish remained unimpressive.