| Issue ID | 734884 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10280371 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 21/07/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford freestar. While making a left turn between 30-35 mph, the engine began to rev excessively high followed by an extremely low power response. The driver was able to pull into a parking lot. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the torque converter failed. The part was ordered for the repair. The vehicle will be repaired once the part arrives. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 9/23/09 *cn updated 09/28/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, KY |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA58204BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 27/10/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | NOLAN FORD OF GEORGETOWN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 502-863-3535 |
| Dealer's city | GEORGETOWN |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40324 |