| Issue ID | 482390 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10072374 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/04 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When using the headliner-mounted dvd system screen, visibility through the rear view mirror is completely obscured. When reported to ford as a major safety issue, i was told via my dealer that the ford engineers said to use my side view mirrors. This seems highly inadequate when the van is sold based on its enhanced safety features. This was not an issue with the windstar, and in my opinion, is a major design flaw that will cause accidents due to inadequate visibility. *la |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELDEN, MS |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58214BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 26/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | METRO FORD AUTOMOBILE SALES, INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 662-841-1000 |
| Dealer's city | TUPELO |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38803 |