| Issue ID | 846641 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384805 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. The contact stated that when driving in inclement weather the water enters into the electriacl system and stalls the vehicle. This failure has occurred on 7 different occasions. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they would get the water out and blow dry the wet area. They also advised her that there was no other solution. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance and are not aware of this occurring in other vehicles. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable. Tb |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FALL RIVER, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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