| Issue ID | 733680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10279302 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/07/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While driving 45 mph, the rpms increased without warning and the transmission failed. The contact managed to place the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the torque converter failed. The estimated cost for repair was $1,800. The manufacturer would not assist. The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 60,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WATERFORD , PA |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA55284BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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