| Issue ID | 741943 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286498 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/09/09 |
| 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 40 mph the engine shut off in the middle of the road. The contact stated that the torque converter in the transmission failed. The vehicle had to pushed onto the emergency lane and towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the torque converter failed. The dealer stated that there was no recall or warranty related to the year, make and model of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 99,661. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99661 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUNKER HILL, WV |
| VIN pattern | 2FMZA52294BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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