| Issue ID | 510609 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10097704 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | FREESTAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/10/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After shifting the gear into reverse vehicle accelerated and lurched backwards. Consumer was able to slam on brake, and switch off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle. *ak after the vehicle was restarted it worked fine. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43820 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHESHIRE, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2FMDA51674BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| 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 | DOWLING FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203-272-2772 |
| Dealer's city | CHESHIRE |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06410 |