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2004 Ford FREESTAR Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	957319
Internal NHTSA #	10490663
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	FREESTAR
Model Year	2004
File date	31/12/12
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Returning from a 'dump run', i noticed the plastic cover for the 3rd row passenger seat, driver side, had been dislodged and was lying on the floor. I went to reconnect it and i found the latch 'floating'. It was no longer part of the vehicle. I could see out through the wheel well. After further inspection, i saw that the welded plate, that should be part of the van was no longer attached. I haven't looked at the tire for damage, yet. This is a design and manufacturing error, as the latch bracket used to secure the passenger seat in place, needs to be a permanent part of the vehicle. The van isn't too old, and should last many more years/miles and for this piece to come loose, is a safety issue as well as a quality issue. I'm afraid to take it to the local ford dealer for fear of being gouged on the cost to repair, which should be at ford's cost. If this was a pick up truck with exposure to the elements all the time, i could see a rust issue. This vehicle is lightly used and garaged nightly, so it shouldn't happen - ever. The other comments on this page are all similar to my experience with this part. Right now, i'm using a strap to hold the piece in place, stretching to the latch on the passenger side. Comment: this van has had too many quality issues since we purchased it in 2006 - torque converter replaced, driver seat heater replaced, transmission replaced, cruise control switch mech. Replaced, ignition replaced.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130600
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WEST HARTFORD, CT
VIN pattern	2FMDA58284BXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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2004 Ford FREESTAR Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Ford FREESTAR Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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