| Issue ID | 548905 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127223 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/06/05 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We just purchased a 2004 ford freestar. I am 67 and went to get out of the back door and the driver accidentally pushed the button to close the door. It crushed my leg, as there is no way to stop the door. There are no safety switches. Everyone in the car tried to help and the door would not go back. This would have killed a child or my 89 year old mother. There needs to be a recall. My husband has size 14 shoes and when he tried to get out the same door, his knee almost hit the door closing button... And he was watching out for the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARROYO GRANDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58254BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | PERRY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SAN LUIS OBISPO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 93420 |